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Pop musician Shawn Hook thought he may never sing again after tonsil cancer diagnosis

Pop musician Shawn Hook thought he may never sing again after tonsil cancer diagnosis

TORONTO — Shawn Hook is plotting his return to pop music after a tonsil cancer diagnosis threatened to silence his singing career.
'A little wacky': Tim Hortons to stage theatrical production called 'The Last Timbit'

'A little wacky': Tim Hortons to stage theatrical production called 'The Last Timbit'

In the last year, Tim Hortons has treated cottaging Canadians to a boat drivethru, revived its beloved Dutchie doughnut and launched flatbread pizzas.
The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday

The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It looks like the third time is the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares, again, for The Rolling Stones to perform.
John Lithgow takes on the role of the new kid in school for a PBS special celebrating arts education

John Lithgow takes on the role of the new kid in school for a PBS special celebrating arts education

At 78, John Lithgow's acting career is not slowing down. He appeared in the best picture nominee “Killers of the Flower Moon” and starred with Jeff Bridges in the FX series “The Old Man.
Movie Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with ‘We Grown Now’

Movie Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with ‘We Grown Now’

Two 11-year-old boys navigate school, friendship, family and change in Minhal Baig’s lyrical drama “We Grown Now.
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert

Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert

HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge.
Hot Docs boss says 'future of the organization is in jeopardy' as festival launches

Hot Docs boss says 'future of the organization is in jeopardy' as festival launches

Canada’s largest documentary film festival kicks off Thursday amid ongoing uncertainty over its finances, concerns over a mass staff exodus and a new president who says survival depends on reimagining it as a “leaner, meaner version.
Review: 'The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed' announces an exciting new voice

Review: 'The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed' announces an exciting new voice

In writer-director-star Joanna Arnow’s “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed,” Ann (Arnow), a 30-something New Yorker, lies naked in bed with an older man, Allen (Scott Cohen), with whom she has a yearslong BDSM relationship.
Music Review: St. Vincent's art-rock burns bright on seventh album, 'All Born Screaming'

Music Review: St. Vincent's art-rock burns bright on seventh album, 'All Born Screaming'

St. Vincent is on fire. On her seventh full-length studio album, Annie Clark, who performs as St.

Cristian Măcelaru to become music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 2025-26

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cristian Măcelaru was hired Wednesday as music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra starting in the 2025-26 season. The 44-year-old will be music director designate in the 2024-25 season and then will have a four-year term.
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