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Calixto Bieito takes on Wagner's Ring Cycle, a quarter century after first shocking audiences

Calixto Bieito takes on Wagner's Ring Cycle, a quarter century after first shocking audiences

PARIS (AP) — Calixto Bieito turned introspective as he sat in a cafe across from the Opéra Bastille, where his production of the first night Wagner’s Ring Cycle was to premiere the following day.
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TIFF CEO worried about ‘nationalistic’ shift in TV, film amid Canada-US trade tension

TIFF CEO worried about ‘nationalistic’ shift in TV, film amid Canada-US trade tension

TORONTO — The CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival is warning against an overly nationalistic approach to screen content in Canada, as U.S. President Donald Trump's looming tariffs have led some to shun American exports.
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Women have dominated ‘Tournament of Champions.’ Here’s what winners say is a key ingredient

Women have dominated ‘Tournament of Champions.’ Here’s what winners say is a key ingredient

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maneet Chauhan delicately sprinkled saffron onto her gushtaba goat meatballs as the live audience began the final countdown.
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Women have dominated ‘Tournament of Champions.’ Here’s what winners say is a key ingredient

Women have dominated ‘Tournament of Champions.’ Here’s what winners say is a key ingredient

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maneet Chauhan delicately sprinkled saffron onto her gushtaba goat meatballs as the live audience began the final countdown.
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Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide.
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'SNL' at 50: BNL's Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

'SNL' at 50: BNL's Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
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'Saturday Night Live' stars name their favorite sketches and reflect on show's legacy

'Saturday Night Live' stars name their favorite sketches and reflect on show's legacy

NEW YORK (AP) — Legions of comedic talent have paraded through NBC's Studio 8H, whether as cast members, writers or hosts of “Saturday Night Live.
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Cacá Diegues, renowned Brazilian filmmaker and leading figure in Cinema Novo, dies at 84

Cacá Diegues, renowned Brazilian filmmaker and leading figure in Cinema Novo, dies at 84

SAO PAULO (AP) — Carlos Diegues, the renowned Brazilian filmmaker, died Friday in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Academy of Letters said. He was 84.
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Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored this spring by PEN America

Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored this spring by PEN America

NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Jessica Parker will be this year's recipient of PEN America's “Literary Service Award.
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White House blocks AP reporter from Trump-Modi news conference because of Gulf of Mexico fight

White House blocks AP reporter from Trump-Modi news conference because of Gulf of Mexico fight

The White House blocked an Associated Press journalist from covering a news conference with two major world leaders Thursday, upping the stakes in a disagreement between the news agency and the Trump administration over AP's style decision to stick w
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