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Some key dates in the life and career of singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot

Some key dates in the life and career of singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot

Some key dates in the life and career of Gordon Lightfoot: Nov. 17, 1938: Gordon Lightfoot is born in Orillia, Ont. 1951: Lightfoot, a 13-year-old soprano, wins a talent contest at the Kiwanis Music Festival, held at Toronto's Massey Hall.
DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida

DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Days after Disney sued Florida's governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state's so-called “Don't Say Gay” bill, Disney World's governing board — made up of Gov.
Gwyneth Paltrow won't recoup attorney fees in ski crash suit

Gwyneth Paltrow won't recoup attorney fees in ski crash suit

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gwyneth Paltrow will not recoup the attorneys' fees she paid to successfully defend herself against a lawsuit from a 76-year-old retired optometrist who claimed she was at fault for crashing into him at a posh Utah ski resort in
CNN says Trump to appear in New Hampshire town hall

CNN says Trump to appear in New Hampshire town hall

NEW YORK (AP) — As president, Donald Trump frequently derided CNN as “fake news.” Now that he's running again, Trump has agreed to appear on a live town hall forum from New Hampshire next week for CNN viewers. The event, scheduled for May 10 at St.
Fox says documentary about Canadian 'tyranny' won't air after Tucker Carlson's exit

Fox says documentary about Canadian 'tyranny' won't air after Tucker Carlson's exit

OTTAWA — Does Tucker Carlson really think the United States should invade its northern neighbour to free it from the tyranny of Justin Trudeau's Liberal government? Canadians may not find out the answer.
Ed Sheeran: Other artists are cheering on copyright fight

Ed Sheeran: Other artists are cheering on copyright fight

NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Sheeran said Monday he’s getting encouragement during his copyright trial from other performers who also worry that they'll be sued as he battles claims that he stole material from Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” to make a new tune
'Cheers' bar, 'Tonight Show' set among TV history at auction

'Cheers' bar, 'Tonight Show' set among TV history at auction

DALLAS (AP) — When Johnny Carson retired from “The Tonight Show” after 30 years, one man was determined to make the iconic set part of his burgeoning collection of television memorabilia.
‘White House Plumbers’ exploits absurdities of Watergate

‘White House Plumbers’ exploits absurdities of Watergate

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In May 2017, comedian John Oliver tauntingly coined the phrase “ Stupid Watergate ” to refer to then-President Donald Trump’s ever-growing list of scandals at the time, including his reported dealings with Russia, the investigation
Tim Bachman, founding member of BTO who faced sex charges later in life, dies

Tim Bachman, founding member of BTO who faced sex charges later in life, dies

Tim Bachman, a founding member of the Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive who faced sex charges in two separate cases later in his life, has died.
Barbie unveils Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heritage Month

Barbie unveils Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heritage Month

Six months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie.