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Former National Gallery boss sues over dismissal from Philadelphia Art Museum
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
The Canadian art CEO who left a top post at the National Gallery of Canada to lead the Philadelphia Art Museum is now suing the U.S. institution over her dismissal. Sasha Suda’s tenure came to an abrupt end when the museum released a terse statement announcing she was no longer director and CEO as of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Margaret Atwood reflects on literature, feminism and luck
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The cover of Margaret Atwood’s memoir shows a close-up of the author holding up a finger to her mouth, a mischievous look in her eyes, as if to suggest a riddle or two: Is this a book in which secrets will be revealed, or perhaps one in which secrets are kept? ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Balmain hires Antonin Tron, moving brand from celebrity flash to fabric-first design
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Balmain on Wednesday named French designer Antonin Tron its new creative director, tapping the Atlein founder known for structured minimalism and sculptural drape to follow Olivier Rousteing ’s high-octane, celebrity-driven era. The move signals a shift from sequined spectacle to construction-led refinement that echoes founder Pierre Balmain’s “architecture of movement.” Tron, 41, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!These children’s books from 2025 make great holiday gifts for every age group
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
Look no further for great gift ideas for your kiddos. The Associated Press scoured the bookshelves for standout 2025 releases to share the love of reading with your child, student or friend, and came up with this list for the holidays. Board books and read-to-me books (ages 0-3) — “I Love You, Little Moose!” by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meghan Trainor says she ‘Still Don’t Care’ – because her new album and tour are about growth
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — In the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived myriad lives — but the message of her bright, cheery pop music has remained the same: Stay true to who you are and ignore the haters. That spirit endures on her lead single, the jovial “Still Don’t Care,” the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Netflix’s new ‘Last Samurai Standing’ pays respect to the original
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — “Last Samurai Standing,” a Netflix series launching on Thursday, is set in a Japan where the feudal samurai era is about to end. The hero, Saga Kokushu, played by Junichi Okada, is one of dozens of samurai in a live-or-die survival game to save family, community and honor. Participants receive wooden tags ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!8 innovative gifts you didn’t know you needed
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
There are gifts, and then there are gifts, the ones inventive enough to surprise and delight the recipient. Some are fun; others, practical. They all aim to improve how we do or enjoy things. Consider adding these innovative gifts to your shopping list. There’s something here for every budget. Elevated luggage Invented by a mom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bif Naked stares down her darkest experiences in uplifting new documentary
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
TORONTO — Bif Naked wasn’t exactly yearning to revisit her life’s darkest moments for a deeply personal documentary. The pop-punk singer had already mined her painful past for the 2017 memoir “I Bificus,” and she balked when her longtime manager suggested putting those stories on film for “Bif Naked.” “It really wasn’t, nor could it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bagpipers claim world record with AC/DC’s ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top’
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Hundreds of bagpipers claimed a new world record on Wednesday by belting out AC/DC’s rock and roll classic “It’s a Long Way to the Top.” Billed as “The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash,” the eclectic performance took place in Melbourne’s Federation Square, on Swanston Street, which was the scene of the Australian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Project Runway Canada’ returns to boost homegrown fashion in a trade-tangled era
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
TORONTO — More than 15 years after it went off the air, “Project Runway Canada” is returning to a country re-examining its own cultural fabric. For judge and designer Spencer Badu, the timing feels tailor-made. He hopes the show, premiering Friday on Crave, will shine a light on Canadian designers at a time when they’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gal Gadot wins Israel’s Genesis Prize for her wartime support
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
Israeli actor Gal Gadot has been awarded Israel’s Genesis Prize in recognition of her strong support for the country at a time when many in the entertainment industry have criticized it over the war in Gaza. Describing herself as a “proud Jew and a proud Israeli,” the “Wonder Woman” star, who at times has paid ... Read More »
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