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'Some Like It Hot' leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nods

'Some Like It Hot' leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nods

NEW YORK (AP) — “Some Like It Hot,” a Broadway musical adaptation of the cross-dressing movie comedy that starred Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, waltzed away Tuesday with a leading 13 Tony Award nominations, putting the spotlight on a show that is a sw
'A big part of my life': Orillia mourns hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot

'A big part of my life': Orillia mourns hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot

ORILLIA, Ont. — It didn't take long for the flowers to appear at the statue of Gordon Lightfoot in his Ontario hometown.
Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace with suspected weapon

Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace with suspected weapon

LONDON (AP) — London police said a controlled explosion was carried out as a precaution outside Buckingham Palace late Tuesday after a man was arrested there on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
Another Met Gala in the books, so how did they do on theme?

Another Met Gala in the books, so how did they do on theme?

NEW YORK (AP) — In vintage couture and a world of Chanel-inspired camellias.
Cirque du Soleil president says AI in entertainment world a low risk to company

Cirque du Soleil president says AI in entertainment world a low risk to company

MONTREAL — The head of Cirque du Soleil says artificial intelligence poses a low risk to the renowned Quebec company, even as debate is emerging about intellectual property protection for artists.
Gordon Lightfoot music sees popularity surge following folk music legend's death

Gordon Lightfoot music sees popularity surge following folk music legend's death

TORONTO — John Stinson had been listening to Gordon Lightfoot’s 1975 song, “Now and Then” on Monday shortly before it was announced that the Canadian folk music icon had died at 84.
Canadian writer David West Read on the '& Juliet' Tony nom he was most hoping for

Canadian writer David West Read on the '& Juliet' Tony nom he was most hoping for

Canadian writer David West Read was on his way to set when he learned the jukebox musical he penned, "& Juliet," had been nominated for a Tony Award. In fact, it was nominated for nine, including a best book nod for Read specifically.
Shot fired at Memphis TV station; suspect in custody

Shot fired at Memphis TV station; suspect in custody

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A shot was fired at a Memphis television station on Tuesday, but no one was wounded, the station said. The suspect then hid in a nearby business before he was arrested about two hours later, police said.
Inside the Met Gala: A furry feline star, a tardy Cinderella

Inside the Met Gala: A furry feline star, a tardy Cinderella

Jared Leto was looking for a place to hang his hat. Er, actually his head.
Greece looks to Vienna for new boost on Parthenon Sculptures

Greece looks to Vienna for new boost on Parthenon Sculptures

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Museums in Austria and Greece are discussing the potential return to Athens of two ancient Greek sculptures, a move which could have a knock-on effect for the world's thorniest cultural heritage dispute: the fate of the British