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Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan know the risks with ‘The Apprentice’
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Even in an election year, most seem to agree on one aspect about Ali Abbasi’s much-debated Donald Trump film “The Apprentice”: Sebastian Stan is a remarkably good Trump and Jeremy Strong is chillingly riveting as the New York power broker Roy Cohn. One reviewer recently wrote that Strong’s portrayal of Cohn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MuchMusic postage stamp gives music station deserved spot in history: former VJs
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2024
TORONTO – Generations of MuchMusic VJs gathered outside the former headquarters of the nation’s music station to mark what they called a historic moment in the form of a postage stamp. Canada Post revealed the design of a new limited edition stamp celebrating MuchMusic’s legacy during a ceremony held in the parking lot of 299 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Conservatives stand by candidate who called Palestinian children ‘inbred’
By Chuck Chiang and Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2024
The British Columbia Conservatives are standing by a candidate who called Palestinian children “inbred” and “time bombs,” remarks that NDP Leader David Eby describes as “criminal hate speech.” Conservatives Leader John Rustad says he has accepted the apology of Surrey South candidate Brent Chapman and won’t ask him to step down, but Eby says a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A chilling nonfiction thriller about nuclear war is up for the UK’s Baillie Gifford book prize
By The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – EMBARGOED UNTIL 1845GMT A chilling, thriller-like account of how a nuclear war might unfold and two award-winning novelists are among finalists announced Thursday for Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize. American writer Annie Jacobsen’s “Nuclear War: A Scenario” is one of six books shortlisted for the 50,000 pound ($66,000) Baillie Gifford Prize. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!May trial date set for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to face sex trafficking charges
By Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A May 5 trial date was set Thursday for hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to face sex trafficking charges. Combs appeared before Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan federal court. After entering the courtroom, he hugged each of his lawyers. The judge also set deadlines for lawyers on each side to submit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs enters courtroom to hugs from his attorneys as he faces sex trafficking charges
By Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean “Diddy” Combs hugged each of his attorneys after he was led into court Thursday for his first appearance before the judge who is expected to preside over the hip-hop powerbroker’s trial on sex trafficking charges. Combs was taken to Manhattan federal court from a Brooklyn jail for the afternoon appearance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Swift donates $5 million toward hurricane relief efforts
By Kaitlyn Huamani, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The nonprofit announced the pop star’s donation Wednesday with a “Thank You” graphic resembling a friendship bracelet, a favorite accessory that Swift’s fans trade at her concerts. Feeding America is “incredibly grateful” for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘The View’ co-hosts come out swinging at Donald Trump a day after he insulted them
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – The hosts of ABC’s “The View” clapped back at Donald Trump on Thursday, a day after the Republican nominee for president insulted co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg. “I have a personal legal note,” said Hostin. “Donald Trump, I want to thank you for personally telling so many lies and committing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to make 1st appearance before trial judge in sex trafficking case
By Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to make his first appearance before the judge who is expected to preside over the hip-hop powerbroker’s trial on sex trafficking charges. Combs will be taken to Manhattan federal court from a Brooklyn jail for a Thursday afternoon appearance before Judge Arun Subramanian. The hearing is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Koreans react with joy and amazement at writer Han Kang’s Nobel win
By Kim Tong-hyung, The Associated Press on October 10th, 2024
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – South Koreans reacted with joy and astonishment on Thursday after learning that homegrown writer Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in literature, an unexpected moment that stoked national pride about the country’s growing cultural influence. Han, known for her experimental and often disturbing stories that explore human traumas and violence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacob Hoggard abandons bid to challenge 2022 conviction before Canada’s top court
By The Canadian Press on October 10th, 2024
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is abandoning his bid to appeal his 2022 sexual assault conviction before Canada’s top court. The Supreme Court of Canada website shows the former Hedley frontman discontinued his application for leave to appeal last Friday. That’s the same day Hoggard, 40, was found not guilty of sexual assault in a separate, ... Read More »
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