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Filipino-Canadian creator Isabel Kanaan turned TikTok videos about immigrant experience into sitcom success with 'Abroad'

Filipino-Canadian creator Isabel Kanaan turned TikTok videos about immigrant experience into sitcom success with 'Abroad'

TORONTO — When Isabel Kanaan moved from the Philippines to Burlington, Ont., at 16, she found the calm suburban atmosphere difficult to adjust to. “Filipinos in general, we’re always so noisy.
BBC report of Céline Dion's jet landing in Basel fuels Eurovision excitement

BBC report of Céline Dion's jet landing in Basel fuels Eurovision excitement

TORONTO — Rumours that Céline Dion might swoop into Switzerland for the Eurovision Song Contest reached new heights on Friday.

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.
Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

DALLAS (AP) — Former President George W. Bush didn't need to look too far for inspiration for his newest works of art. The 78-year-old has brushed portraits of world leaders and people who immigrated to the U.S.
Sebastián Yatra releases new album 'Milagro' inspired by life's small miracles

Sebastián Yatra releases new album 'Milagro' inspired by life's small miracles

MEXICO CITY (AP) — For Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra, life is full of small miracles that come from dance, family and freedom.
Book about Canadian COVID-19 response, 'Seized by Uncertainty,' wins Donner Prize

Book about Canadian COVID-19 response, 'Seized by Uncertainty,' wins Donner Prize

TORONTO — A book about Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has won the Donner Prize for public policy writing.
Report: Trump had more exchanges with reporters in first 100 days than 6 predecessors

Report: Trump had more exchanges with reporters in first 100 days than 6 predecessors

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump had more frequent exchanges with reporters during his first 100 days in office than any of his six predecessors, a study has found.
Singer Chris Brown's tour in question as UK judge orders him into custody on assault charge

Singer Chris Brown's tour in question as UK judge orders him into custody on assault charge

LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown 's upcoming tour was thrown into question Friday as a British judge ordered him held in custody while facing allegations that he beat a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
War reaches Ukrainian rock band Ziferblat even at the Eurovision Song Contest

War reaches Ukrainian rock band Ziferblat even at the Eurovision Song Contest

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Ukraine’s musicians can’t escape war , even at the Eurovision Song Contest .
Literary world gathers for PEN America dinner-gala hosted by Amber Ruffin

Literary world gathers for PEN America dinner-gala hosted by Amber Ruffin

NEW YORK (AP) — Amber Ruffin looked out upon hundreds of writers, publishers and editors gathered for PEN America's annual gala and shared her experience of being on the receiving end of censorship.