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‘Time Bandits’ show reinvigorates Monty Python film with Lisa Kudrow-led ensemble

‘Time Bandits’ show reinvigorates Monty Python film with Lisa Kudrow-led ensemble

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adapting a cult-classic film into a television series is a daunting task, but for Lisa Kudrow and her collaborators on “Time Bandits,” that challenge just meant there was more room for exploration.
Second author withdraws from Scotiabank Giller Prize jury over bank's ties to Israel

Second author withdraws from Scotiabank Giller Prize jury over bank's ties to Israel

TORONTO — A second author has stepped down from this year's Scotiabank Giller Prize jury over the organization's refusal to cut ties with its lead sponsor.

Educators wonder how to teach the writings of Alice Munro in wake of daughter's revelations

NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, Robert Lecker has read, taught and written about Alice Munro, the Nobel laureate from Canada renowned for her short stories.
Indigo to remove portraits of Alice Munro from stores; keep books on shelves

Indigo to remove portraits of Alice Munro from stores; keep books on shelves

TORONTO — Canada's biggest bookseller will remove enlarged photos of Alice Munro from stores, but bookstores large and small say they plan to keep her published works on the shelves.

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Nonfiction 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 2. 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, narrated by Richard Poe (HighBridge, a Division of Recorded Books) 3.
MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' host says he was surprised and disappointed the show was pulled from the air

MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' host says he was surprised and disappointed the show was pulled from the air

MSNBC “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough said Tuesday he was “surprised and disappointed” the news show was pulled off the air the day before and hasn't received a good explanation about why.
Barstool owner rescued by Coast Guard after losing control of boat off Nantucket

Barstool owner rescued by Coast Guard after losing control of boat off Nantucket

The owner and founder of Barstool Sports lost control of a boat off Massachusetts before being rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Ben Stiller dramedy 'The Nutcracker' to open Toronto International Film Festival

Ben Stiller dramedy 'The Nutcracker' to open Toronto International Film Festival

David Gordon Green's new dramedy starring Ben Stiller will kick off the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. TIFF organizers say "Nutcrackers" will be the opening-night film on Sept. 5.

Global music streams are up in 2024. Latin music dominates and multiple releases of same album sell

Halfway through the year, a few music trends have become apparent: Global music streams are up, Latin music has become the fastest growing streaming genre in the United States, and physical album variants — multiple releases of the same — are on the
Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate's Trump shooting comment

Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate's Trump shooting comment

The comedy rock duo Tenacious D — made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — has canceled the rest of their tour after Gass' remarks about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump .