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Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president
March 16, 2026 - 12:53 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations. The widely expected decision comes in the wake of numerous resignations and cancellations during President Donald Trump's second term, although Trump himself has cited the need for repairs as a reason for the closure.
‘Hoppers’ holds onto the No. 1 box office spot as 'Reminders of Him' overperforms
March 15, 2026 - 12:33 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pixar’s “Hoppers” held onto the top slot at the box office, bouncing back with $28.5 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Colleen Hoover's “Reminders of Him” added to the author's successful streak at the box office.
Counterespionage thriller is first Chinese movie to get backing of intelligence agency
March 14, 2026 - 9:04 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dodging glass-walled skyscrapers, a drone joined a high-octane chase as a spy tried to evade the agents in pursuit. In moments, the unmanned aircraft knocks him down. The drama happened in China's southern city of Shenzhen and has been seen by millions of people domestically and abroad, including in the United States.
Conductor Juanjo Mena, former Cincinnati festival head, to retire because of Alzheimer's disease
March 13, 2026 - 3:58 PM

Conductor Juanjo Mena, the former principal conductor of the Cincinnati May Festival, said he will retire this year because of Alzheimer's disease.
Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president
March 13, 2026 - 3:14 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Richard Grenell, an ally of President Donald Trump who oversaw far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution's president.
Toronto director's worst fears were realized. He channelled his grief into 'Undertone'
March 13, 2026 - 1:37 PM

TORONTO — A new A24 horror film that's attracted social media buzz and is being released internationally this weekend was inspired by a Toronto filmmaker's own fears and personal loss.
Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case
March 12, 2026 - 3:09 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Incendiary internal messages in which a Live Nation employee mocks customers as “so stupid” and says the company is “robbing them blind, baby” have been made public as over two dozen states weigh whether to continue their antitrust trial against the entertainment giant and its subsidiary Ticketmaster.
Minimalist horror 'Undertone' uses audio and soundscapes to scare you
March 12, 2026 - 8:35 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alfred Hitchcock famously claimed he didn’t watch his films in theaters. When asked if he missed out on hearing the audience scream, he said, “No. I can hear them scream when I’m making the picture.”
Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she's just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ
March 11, 2026 - 10:16 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice. It's an ordinary experience for a mother who, in the not-so-recent past, has been at the center of some pretty extraordinary circumstances.
Court hearing for Cher's son on charges he broke into a New Hampshire home canceled
March 11, 2026 - 10:16 AM

A court hearing for Cher's son Wednesday over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home this month has been canceled.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president

‘Hoppers’ holds onto the No. 1 box office spot as 'Reminders of Him' overperforms

Counterespionage thriller is first Chinese movie to get backing of intelligence agency

Conductor Juanjo Mena, former Cincinnati festival head, to retire because of Alzheimer's disease

Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

Toronto director's worst fears were realized. He channelled his grief into 'Undertone'

Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case

Minimalist horror 'Undertone' uses audio and soundscapes to scare you

Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she's just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ

Court hearing for Cher's son on charges he broke into a New Hampshire home canceled

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