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Time magazine names BTS its Entertainer of the Year

Time magazine names BTS its Entertainer of the Year

NEW YORK — BTS has had more than just a “Dynamite” year — they've become such a global phenomenon that Time magazine named the South Korean group its 2020 Entertainer of the Year.
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, who played Deebo in 'Friday,' dies

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, who played Deebo in 'Friday,' dies

LOS ANGELES — Tommy “Tiny” Lister, a former professional wrestler who was known for his bullying Deebo character in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 62.
Anthony Veasna So, acclaimed fiction writer, dead at age 28

Anthony Veasna So, acclaimed fiction writer, dead at age 28

NEW YORK — The author of a highly anticipated debut story collection has died. Anthony Veasna So was 28. His death was announced Thursday by his publisher, Ecco, which did not immediately provide additional details.
'Carry On' and 'EastEnders' star Barbara Windsor dies at 83

'Carry On' and 'EastEnders' star Barbara Windsor dies at 83

LONDON — British actress Barbara Windsor, whose seven-decade career ranged from cheeky film comedies to the soap opera “EastEnders,” has died, her husband said. She was 83.
Sweden's Prince Carl Phillip and wife expecting 3rd child

Sweden's Prince Carl Phillip and wife expecting 3rd child

STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia said Friday they are expecting their third child.
Stephen Lang weaves tale of bonding amid Gettysburg horrors

Stephen Lang weaves tale of bonding amid Gettysburg horrors

NEW YORK — For a guy who has made a career out of playing villains, Stephen Lang certainly has a knack for turning a dark period in American history into a children’s book with a message. Whether playing Col.
Biden, Harris named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'

Biden, Harris named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'

WASHINGTON — Time magazine has named President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris its “Person of the Year.
The Globe and Mail wins 2019 Michener Award, excellence in public-service journalism

The Globe and Mail wins 2019 Michener Award, excellence in public-service journalism

OTTAWA — The Globe and Mail has been named the winner of the 2019 Michener Award, which honours excellence in public-service journalism.
Dozens of Canadian publishers project at least a 40 per cent revenue hit, survey says

Dozens of Canadian publishers project at least a 40 per cent revenue hit, survey says

Many Canadian publishers are expecting to see sales revenues slashed nearly in half this year as the COVID-19 crisis has made it harder for readers to find homegrown titles, a recent survey suggests.
SEC on ABC: ESPN to be exclusive TV home, starting 2024

SEC on ABC: ESPN to be exclusive TV home, starting 2024

The Southeastern Conference's signature mid-afternoon Saturday game will move from CBS to ABC starting in 2024 as part of a new 10-year contract with ESPN and the powerhouse football league announced Thursday.