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Central Park monument honours women's rights pioneers

Central Park monument honours women's rights pioneers

NEW YORK — A bronze statue depicting women’s rights pioneers Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B.
Artsy Edinburgh, laid low by the virus, hopes for recovery

Artsy Edinburgh, laid low by the virus, hopes for recovery

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Francesca Moody is spending August the way she always does: in darkened rooms in Edinburgh, watching some of the best new theatre and comedy the world has to offer.
Smile!: Katy Perry gives birth to a baby girl named Daisy

Smile!: Katy Perry gives birth to a baby girl named Daisy

Katy Perry has given birth to a baby girl named Daisy Dove Bloom. The pop superstar and her partner, actor Orlando Bloom, got UNICEF to announce the news on its Instagram account.
A guide to the pandemic-tailored Toronto International Film Festival

A guide to the pandemic-tailored Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — Put away the autograph book and forget getting a selfie with a star.
NAC takes theatre to the great outdoors with pandemic-friendly performances

NAC takes theatre to the great outdoors with pandemic-friendly performances

The National Arts Centre is working with theatre companies across Canada to bring the performing arts to the public square.
Moana's voice, Auli?i Cravalho takes the next step

Moana's voice, Auli?i Cravalho takes the next step

Auli?i Cravalho’s life changed forever at age 14 when she was cast as the voice of Disney’s “Moana.” The Hawaiian native loved singing and acting, but they were just hobbies to her.
Review: In 'Copperfield,' Iannucci brings Dickens to life

Review: In 'Copperfield,' Iannucci brings Dickens to life

It's not hard to draw a straight line from Charles Dickens to Armando Iannucci. In each there's a passion for human frailty and absurdity, and, above all, a richness of people.
Review: Distinctive, 'punchy' set from Canadian Colter Wall

Review: Distinctive, 'punchy' set from Canadian Colter Wall

Colter Wall, “Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs” (La Honda Records) Colter Wall, who comes from Canadian cattle country, possesses a baritone that gives his music a distinctive brand.
John Lennon's killer denied parole for an 11th time

John Lennon's killer denied parole for an 11th time

ALBANY, N.Y. — The man who gunned down John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment in 1980 was denied parole for an 11th time, state corrections officials said Wednesday. Mark David Chapman was denied after being interviewed by a parole board Aug.
Brandy emerges from her cocoon, conquers her demons on 'B7'

Brandy emerges from her cocoon, conquers her demons on 'B7'

NEW YORK — When Brandy began crafting her newest album nearly three years ago, her intent was both benevolent and selfish.