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Screenwriter John Ridley to write new Batman comic series

Screenwriter John Ridley to write new Batman comic series

LOS ANGELES — John Ridley will write the new Batman comic series with plans of the Dark Knight being a person of colour .
Sato, Rahal give Rahal Letterman Lanigan banner Indy 500

Sato, Rahal give Rahal Letterman Lanigan banner Indy 500

The long, white beard cascading out from David Letterman's mask as he climbed onto the new-look winner's podium at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was evidence of just how long it's been since the longtime “Late Show" host joined team co-owner Bobby Raha
Former 'Glee' star Lea Michele gives birth to baby boy

Former 'Glee' star Lea Michele gives birth to baby boy

LOS ANGELES — Lea Michele is a mom of a baby boy. A representative for Michele said Sunday that the former “Glee” star gave birth to her son on Aug. 20. She and her husband Zandy Reich welcomed their first child together.
Opera's Domingo denies abusing power, seeks to clear name

Opera's Domingo denies abusing power, seeks to clear name

NAPLES, Italy — Opera legend Plácido Domingo denied ever abusing his power during his management tenure at two U.S.

Group hopes to rebuild Shakespeare theatre that burned down

STRATFORD, Conn. — A group of theatre and business professionals is hoping to rebuild a renown Shakespearean theatre in Connecticut that burned to the ground last year.
City naming sewage plant after John Oliver

City naming sewage plant after John Oliver

DANBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut town's officials are showing comedian John Oliver what they think about his expletive-filled rant about their city — they're naming the local sewage treatment plant after him.

Former Chicago, Las Vegas mobster Frank Cullotta dies at 81

LAS VEGAS — Frank Cullotta, a former mobster turned government witness who had a cameo role in the 1995 movie “Casino” and later was a Las Vegas mob museum tour guide, has died. He was 81.
NFB launches short film collection about Canadian experience of COVID-19

NFB launches short film collection about Canadian experience of COVID-19

The National Film Board of Canada is rolling out an online collection of 30 stories about how Canadians are experiencing the COVID-19 crisis.
'Hoax' book reveals extent of internal unease at Fox

'Hoax' book reveals extent of internal unease at Fox

NEW YORK — Brian Stelter knows critics accuse Fox News of bending the truth in order to maintain its staunch support of and closeness to President Donald Trump. As CNN media reporter and host of “Reliable Sources,” he's often one of them.
Berlin Film Festival to make acting prizes gender neutral

Berlin Film Festival to make acting prizes gender neutral

BERLIN — The organizers of the Berlin International Film Festival say they will stop awarding separate acting prizes to women and men beginning next year.