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Book Review: Richard Chizmar tells a creepy occult tale in ‘Memorials'

Book Review: Richard Chizmar tells a creepy occult tale in ‘Memorials'

Richard Chizmar, who co-wrote parts of the “Gwendy” trilogy with Stephen King from 2017-2022 (“Gwendy’s Button Box” and “Gwendy’s Final Task”), has written his longest novel yet and readers should not be surprised that it reads, at least somewhat, li
How to spot a Taylor Swift ticket scam as fraud reports skyrocket

How to spot a Taylor Swift ticket scam as fraud reports skyrocket

TORONTO — As Taylor Swift prepares to close out her Eras Tour era in Canada, fans desperate to see the pop star perform live are vulnerable to scams.
Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee and Ken Burns among recipients of National Medals of Arts

Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee and Ken Burns among recipients of National Medals of Arts

NEW YORK (AP) — Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee and Ken Burns and singers Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah are among 20 recipients of National Medals of Arts, which will be formally presented by President Joe Biden at a White House ceremony Mon
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2 Oct. 27: Actor-comedian John Cleese is 85. Country singer Lee Greenwood is 82. Country singer-guitarist Jack Daniels (Highway 101) is 75.
Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist,' dies at 72

Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist,' dies at 72

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in the 2002 Oscar-winning movie “The Pianist,” has died at the age of 72, his family said Monday.

Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist,' dies at 72

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in the 2002 Oscar-winning movie “The Pianist,” has died at the age of 72, his family said Monday.
'Anora' director Sean Baker aims to stay true to himself as awards season nears

'Anora' director Sean Baker aims to stay true to himself as awards season nears

TORONTO — Sean Baker has learned the perks of Oscar buzz, but the filmmaker says that's not what keeps him motivated.
King Charles and Queen Camilla lay wreaths at Australian War Memorial then greet well-wishers

King Charles and Queen Camilla lay wreaths at Australian War Memorial then greet well-wishers

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — King Charles III and Queen Camilla laid wreaths at the Australian War Memorial in the national capital Canberra on Monday then shook hands with well-wishers on the second full day of their visit.
Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities

Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities

LONDON (AP) — Hundreds gathered Sunday in London’s Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this past week.
Harris urges Black churchgoers in Georgia to head out to vote and gets an assist from Stevie Wonder

Harris urges Black churchgoers in Georgia to head out to vote and gets an assist from Stevie Wonder

JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Kamala Harris on Sunday summoned Black churchgoers to turn out at the polls and got a big assist from music legend Stevie Wonder, who rallied congregants with a rendition of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.