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Shelagh Rogers to step down from longtime role hosting 'The Next Chapter' on CBC

Shelagh Rogers to step down from longtime role hosting 'The Next Chapter' on CBC

TORONTO — Broadcaster Shelagh Rogers is stepping down from her long-time gig as host of "The Next Chapter" on CBC Radio. Rogers has hosted and produced the program, which features interviews with writers, since 2008.
Book Review: A brilliant new story collection by Jolene McIlwain awaits in 'Sidle Creek'

Book Review: A brilliant new story collection by Jolene McIlwain awaits in 'Sidle Creek'

“Sidle Creek,” by Jolene McIlwain (Melville House) Lately, the news out of rural Appalachia has not been good: a train derailment, toxic chemicals, the opioid epidemic, deaths of despair.
Nigerian Afrobeat star Kuti arrested over alleged police assault

Nigerian Afrobeat star Kuti arrested over alleged police assault

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian Afrobeat star was arrested Monday after being accused of assaulting a police officer in the commercial hub of Lagos.
Live Gordon Lightfoot album, 'At Royal Albert Hall,' set for release in July

Live Gordon Lightfoot album, 'At Royal Albert Hall,' set for release in July

TORONTO — A live Gordon Lightfoot album billed as his final release is set for July 14. "At Royal Albert Hall" is an unedited recording of his performance at the venue in London in 2016.
Book Review: T.C. Boyle’s dark novel 'Blue Skies' explores world severely impacted by climate change

Book Review: T.C. Boyle’s dark novel 'Blue Skies' explores world severely impacted by climate change

“Blue Skies” by T.C. Boyle (Liveright) There have been entire shelves of non-fiction books written about climate change. I’ve reviewed quite a few. They’re packed with truly frightening scenarios based on science.
Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi to receive PEN America's Freedom to Write Award

Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi to receive PEN America's Freedom to Write Award

NEW YORK (AP) — The Iranian writer, journalist and human rights activist Narges Mohammadi will be honored at this week's PEN America Literary Gala.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 21-27

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 21-27

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 21-27 May 21: Singer Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers is 82. Keyboardist Bill Champlin (Chicago) is 76. Actor Carol Potter (“Beverly Hills, 90210,” ″Sunset Beach”) is 75. Singer Leo Sayer is 75.
Head of Japanese entertainment company mired in sex abuse scandal apologizes, promises fix

Head of Japanese entertainment company mired in sex abuse scandal apologizes, promises fix

TOKYO (AP) — The head of a major Japanese boys-group talent agency has released a YouTube video apologizing for the sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by her predecessor and promised to prevent a recurrence.
Kelly Clarkson responds to report accusing her daytime talk show of being a toxic workplace

Kelly Clarkson responds to report accusing her daytime talk show of being a toxic workplace

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelly Clarkson has responded to a Rolling Stone report accusing her daytime talk show of being a toxic workplace. Clarkson issued a statement on her Instagram page Saturday.
Pop acts sing for glory at Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, with Ukraine in spotlight

Pop acts sing for glory at Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, with Ukraine in spotlight

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The final of the Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Saturday in Liverpool, with a Swedish diva and a party-loving Finnish rapper among favorites to win a joyous music competition clouded, for a second year running, by the wa