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Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne returned to the “home of metal” for the last time on Wednesday as an emotional Birmingham honored one of its most cherished sons. Thousands of Black Sabbath fans paid their respects to the band’s frontman as his hearse made its way through the city center followed by his tearful ... Read More »
1 responseFrom ‘Crossfire’ to ‘CeaseFire’: C-SPAN executive launches program that promotes common ground
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
For several years when he was at CNN, Sam Feist was in charge of “Crossfire,” the show that set a template for televised political combat. Now that he runs C-SPAN, Feist is going in another direction. The public affairs network debuts “CeaseFire” this fall, described as an attempt to bring political opposites together to find ... Read More »
1 responseJudge dismisses lawsuit filed by Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” The judge in a ruling made public Wednesday dismissed the case without prejudice for ... Read More »
1 responseJudge orders Trump administration to explain why order to restore Voice of America wasn’t followed
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
A federal judge on Wednesday essentially accused the Trump administration of ignoring his orders to restore Voice of America’s operations and explain clearly what it is doing with the government-run operation that provides news to other countries. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth of the District of Columbia gave the administration until Aug. 13 to explain ... Read More »
1 responseFACT FOCUS: No, Oprah Winfrey didn’t block access to a private road amid tsunami warning evacuations
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
Even as the threat of a tsunami swamping Hawaii had passed on Wednesday, social media posts were still circulating claims that Oprah Winfrey had refused immediate access to a private road that would allow residents a shorter evacuation route. The warnings followed one of the century’s most powerful earthquakes, an 8.8 magnitude quake that struck ... Read More »
1 responseAmerican Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. The ad blitz included “clever, even provocative language” and was “definitely going to push buttons,” the company’s chief marketing officer told trade media outlets. It has. The question now is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian soprano’s case alleging national origin discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says Russian soprano Anna Netrebko can move forward with her case claiming national origin discrimination by the Metropolitan Opera, which dropped her after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s campaign against Ukraine. The decision by U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan was made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rising costs, slow ticket sales put JP Saxe’s North American tour in jeopardy
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
TORONTO — JP Saxe was ready to roll across North America this fall on his latest concert tour, but those plans are now hanging by a thread as the Grammy-nominated musician confronts sluggish ticket sales and the soaring cost of life on the road. The Toronto singer-songwriter took to his social media earlier this week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Downton Abbey’ star Elizabeth McGovern brings Ava Gardner’s tumultuous life to the stage
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — For all of Elizabeth McGovern’s acting career, someone else wrote her lines. Now it’s her turn. The “Downton Abbey” star pivots from British aristocracy to classic Hollywood royalty this summer to portray screen legend Ava Gardner in a play she wrote. “It’s an incredible feeling to see other people embrace these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On ‘Bite Me,’ ReneĂ© Rapp punches back
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — ReneĂ© Rapp was clear on her intentions for her sophomore album, “Bite Me,” from the start. “I wanted to love this,” Rapp says. “I wanted to be able to walk away from this and be so proud of myself and impressed, no matter what anybody else thought.” Her first album, 2023’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
A Katy Perry superfan is basking in newfound fame after a video of him meeting the pop star garnered nearly a million views online. Perry, who is in Canada performing several shows on her Lifetimes Tour, invited concertgoer Braiden Palumbo on stage during a stop in Vancouver. Palumbo travelled all the way from Redcliff, Alta., ... Read More »
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