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Justin Bieber teases his long-awaited seventh album, apparently called 'Swag'

Justin Bieber teases his long-awaited seventh album, apparently called 'Swag'

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber is teasing his long-awaited seventh studio album — apparently called “Swag” — with a series of billboards and social media posts Thursday.
Mustafa, Nemahsis shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize as cash reward drops in value

Mustafa, Nemahsis shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize as cash reward drops in value

TORONTO — Contemporary folk-poet Mustafa, alt-pop singer Nemahsis and electronic experimentalist Marie Davidson are among the 10 acts shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, which carries a slimmed-down cash reward this year.
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for whopping 8.6 million euros

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for whopping 8.6 million euros

PARIS (AP) — Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin handbag — the prototype for fashion's must-have accessory — sold for a staggering 8.6 million euros ($10.
Giveon's 'Beloved' highlights the universal commonality of love and romance struggles

Giveon's 'Beloved' highlights the universal commonality of love and romance struggles

NEW YORK (AP) — Giveon has been on a quest for musical and personal growth since releasing his studio debut three years ago. But the more things have changed, they’ve also stayed the same. “The girls didn’t stop,” he said with a sly smile.
Larry David teams with the Obamas for HBO US history sketch show for the nation's 250th

Larry David teams with the Obamas for HBO US history sketch show for the nation's 250th

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Larry David will bring his grumbly sensibility to U.S. history in a team-up with Barack and Michelle Obama for an HBO sketch show, the network announced Thursday.
Amid political backlash, Canada's Nathan Fillion says Superman's true power is hope

Amid political backlash, Canada's Nathan Fillion says Superman's true power is hope

In an age of endless remakes and superhero fatigue, Nathan Fillion says he isn’t sure the world needs another Superman movie. But he’s certain it needs what the new one represents. “I think all the Superman iterations have had incredible value.
Movie Review: War, through one child's extraordinary eyes, in 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight'

Movie Review: War, through one child's extraordinary eyes, in 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight'

“Are we racists?” That’s the blunt question posed by Bobo, a white girl living on a farm in Africa, to her horrified (and defensive) mother. There are so many ways this three-word line reading could land wrongly — or just seem forced or mannered.
Former 'Love Island USA' contestant Cierra Ortega apologizes for using racial slur

Former 'Love Island USA' contestant Cierra Ortega apologizes for using racial slur

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former “Love Island USA” contestant Cierra Ortega apologized Wednesday for resurfaced posts where she used a racial slur against Asian people.
Paul McCartney set to be the inaugural performer at Hamilton's new TD Coliseum

Paul McCartney set to be the inaugural performer at Hamilton's new TD Coliseum

Legendary singer-songwriter Paul McCartney will be the inaugural performer at the newly transformed TD Coliseum in Hamilton. The hitmaker takes the stage Nov. 21 as part of his career-spanning Got Back Tour.
Dark series 'The Institute' adaptation gets author Stephen King's thumbs up

Dark series 'The Institute' adaptation gets author Stephen King's thumbs up

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen King has a rule for anyone wanting to adapt one of his books for the big or small screen. It's basically the Hippocratic oath for intellectual property — first, do no harm.
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