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Everywhere and nowhere: The many layers of 'cancel culture'

Everywhere and nowhere: The many layers of 'cancel culture'

NEW YORK — So you've probably read a lot about “cancel culture.” Or know about a new poll that shows a plurality of Americans disapproving of it. Or you may have heard about a letter in Harper's Magazine condemning censorship and intolerance.
Regis Philbin, television personality and host, dies at 88

Regis Philbin, television personality and host, dies at 88

NEW YORK — Regis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers over morning coffee for decades and helped himself and some fans strike it rich with the game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” has died at 88.
White, NBC near end of busy Premier League stretch on Sunday

White, NBC near end of busy Premier League stretch on Sunday

Arlo White didn't know what to expect when the Premier League season resumed with Project Restart. The only thing he knew was that it beat the alternatives.
Ford says Cineplex request to boost capacity in Ontario theatres 'on the table'

Ford says Cineplex request to boost capacity in Ontario theatres 'on the table'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says health officials are considering Cineplex's proposal to increase the number of people allowed inside multiplex theatres.
Music Review: Taylor Swift's new album is strikingly heroic

Music Review: Taylor Swift's new album is strikingly heroic

Taylor Swift, “folklore" (Republic Records) In the years since Taylor Swift released her killer pop album “1989” in 2014, the singer has amped the production of her music, adding sounds including electronica, synth pop, R&B, dubstep, dance and ev
Barack Obama to appear on Michelle Obama's podcast debut

Barack Obama to appear on Michelle Obama's podcast debut

LOS ANGELES — The first guest of Michelle Obama’s new podcast will have a familiar presidential voice: Barack Obama.
Depp's lawyers play video showing Heard 'attacked' sister

Depp's lawyers play video showing Heard 'attacked' sister

LONDON — Johnny Depp's lawyers in his libel suit against a British tabloid that labeled the actor a “wife beater” displayed video footage in a London courtroom Friday that they claim shows his ex-wife, Amber Heard, “attacked” her sister.
Court orders 4th sentencing for actress in 2010 fatal crash

Court orders 4th sentencing for actress in 2010 fatal crash

A former “Melrose Place” actress who has already served a sentence for a fatal drunken driving crash could go back to prison.
Mel Gibson has recovered after coronavirus hospitalization

Mel Gibson has recovered after coronavirus hospitalization

LOS ANGELES — Mel Gibson spent a week in a Los Angeles hospital in April after testing positive for COVID-19, his representative said Friday. The 64-year-old actor and director has completely recovered and is doing “great” according to the rep.
Director Clement Virgo on the renewed resonance of 'The Book of Negroes'

Director Clement Virgo on the renewed resonance of 'The Book of Negroes'

TORONTO — When Clement Virgo saw the video of a white police officer pressing his knee on a Black man's neck, he recognized the image immediately.