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CBC vows to step up diversity hiring, retention and promotion goals

CBC vows to step up diversity hiring, retention and promotion goals

TORONTO — The CBC has announced details of its efforts to meet diverse hiring, retention and promotion goals after its "Yukon Morning" radio show host lambasted the broadcaster for its failings live on-air and then quit.
Corus to air NBC streamer's original shows, including 'Saved by the Bell' reboot

Corus to air NBC streamer's original shows, including 'Saved by the Bell' reboot

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment will soon be able to fill airtime with original shows from NBCUniversal's streaming service after reshuffling its programming to make up for pandemic-related production delays.
Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches

NEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel apologized Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities but said his delay in addressing the subject came in part to avoid handing a victory to his foes.
TIFF lays off 31 full-time staff, cuts salaries amid revenue drop

TIFF lays off 31 full-time staff, cuts salaries amid revenue drop

TORONTO — The organization that runs the Toronto International Film Festival says the impact of COVID-19 is forcing more layoffs and slashing expected revenues.

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Apple Books US Bestseller List - 06/21/20 - Paid Books Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher 1. 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand - 9780316420051 - (Little, Brown and Company) 2.

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Apple TV app - Movies US charts: 1. The King of Staten Island 2. Charlie’s Angels 3. You Should Have Left 4. 1917 5. Ip Man 4: The Finale 6. The Invisible Man (2020) 7. Sonic The Hedgehog 8. The Hunt (2020) 9. Dark Waters 10.

Audible bestsellers for week ending June 19th

Audible bestsellers for week ending June 19th Fiction: 1. Once More upon a Time: A Novella by Roshani Chokshi, narrated by Rebecca Gibel, Shiromi Arserio, Vikas Adam (Audible Original) 2.
Bill Cosby appeal will test scope of #MeToo prosecutions

Bill Cosby appeal will test scope of #MeToo prosecutions

PHILADELPHIA — In a stunning decision that could test the legal framework of #MeToo cases, Pennsylvania's highest court will review the trial decision to let five other accusers testify at Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial in 2018, which ended with h

Author-educator Danielle Allen wins $500,000 prize

NEW YORK — The author and educator Danielle Allen has received a $500,000 prize from the Library of Congress. Allen has won John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity.
Margaret Wente resigns contentious Toronto college appointment after uproar

Margaret Wente resigns contentious Toronto college appointment after uproar

TORONTO — Former Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente has resigned a contentious appointment with a Toronto college after facing fierce opposition from students and staff.