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Black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in 'The Wizard of Oz' is going up for auction

Just in time for the theatrical release of “Wicked: For Good,” fans will get a chance to own memorabilia from the 1939 original film, “The Wizard of Oz,” and one item is especially witchy. Heritage...

BBC says Trump has threatened to sue over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC over the way a speech he made was edited in a documentary aired by Britain's national broadcaster. BBC chairman Samir Shah on Monday...
Top BBC bosses resign after criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a Trump speech

LONDON (AP) — The head of the BBC and the British broadcaster's top news executive both resigned Sunday after criticism of the way the organization edited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump. ...
A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class of music giants. The ceremony held Saturday at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater was a mix of tributes, speeches and performances...
Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith charged with sexual assault for 2017 incident

Mike Smith, the actor behind the character Bubbles from "Trailer Park Boys," has been charged with sexual assault for a 2017 incident.  Court documents say Smith was charged by Halifax Regional...
Abracadabra! Halifax producer Cirkut on how Lady Gaga's spell landed him Grammy noms

TORONTO — While Henry Walter isn't a magician, it's clear Grammy voters believe he can work some real magic. The Halifax-raised music producer, known by his alias Cirkut, found himself all over the...
Louvre vows to restore the imperial crown dropped by thieves during museum robbery

The diamond and emerald-studded crown of Empress Eugénie, which was found damaged outside the Louvre after apparently being dropped during the Oct. 19 robbery, will be restored as a symbol of “renaissance,”...
Vintage Hudson's Bay blankets, more paintings headed for online auction

TORONTO — If you've ever wanted to own a vintage Hudson's Bay blanket, you'll soon have a chance. The company is putting 52 blankets, including two dating back to 1900, up for sale later this month....
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut

Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday. The rapper is up for nine trophies at February’s ceremony: record, song and album of the year —...
High-kicking Radio City Rockettes mark 100 years with Christmas Spectacular

A staple of the New York City holiday season is marking a century of wowing crowds: The high-kicking Radio City Rockettes are turning 100. The famed dance troupe will celebrate the anniversary with its...