The Mix

Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards, "Bitter Better” (Compass Records) Processed and organic ingredients tend not to mix well in sandwiches or songs, but there’s a thoroughly likable lilt to the digital-analog mix that is “Bitter Better.

NEW YORK — USA Today says that a column that the newspaper solicited and published from presidential trade adviser Peter Navarro criticizing Dr. Anthony Fauci was misleading and did not meet fact-checking standards.

MONTREAL — The Cirque du Soleil's shareholders terminated their takeover bid after the insolvent entertainment business reached an agreement with its creditors for an offer without any contribution from Quebec taxpayers.

MIAMI — A California man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison for trying to sell forged art to a South Florida gallery.

Christian Sands, "Be Water” (Mack Avenue) The metaphor suggested by the title of Christian Sands’ new album is apt. The jazz pianist says he was trying to be freer and more flexible on “Be Water,” and it shows.

U.D.O., “We Are One” (AFM) Everything about this album is intimidating, including the growling, nether-worldly voice of singer Udo Dirkschneider, and the fact that his backing band is the official concert band of the German military.

LONDON — Johnny Depp’s security chief has alleged that Amber Heard physically abused Depp during the couple’s tempestuous marriage, giving testimony to support Depp’s libel suit against a British tabloid that accused him of assaulting his former spou

NEW YORK — Last year saw record representation of LGBTQ characters in the 118 films released by major studios, according to a new study by GLAAD.

NEW YORK — You've probably seen or heard the highly scripted side of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Now get to know the unscripted one.

TORONTO — Kate Winslet will be honoured by this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Organizers say the Oscar-winning actress will receive a TIFF Tribute Award — an honour launched last year for "outstanding contributors to the film industry.