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Barack Obama to be honoured next month by PEN America

Barack Obama to be honoured next month by PEN America

NEW YORK — Former President Barack Obama, already a million-selling author, is also a prize-winning author.
A 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncé leads with 9 nominations

A 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncé leads with 9 nominations

NEW YORK — Beyoncé is bringing her Black parade to the Grammys: The pop star’s anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine nominations.
A 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncé leads with 9 nominations

A 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncé leads with 9 nominations

NEW YORK — Beyoncé is bringing her Black parade to the Grammys: The pop star’s anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine.
Justin Bieber leads Canadian Grammy nods, Kaytranada among new artist contenders

Justin Bieber leads Canadian Grammy nods, Kaytranada among new artist contenders

TORONTO — Justin Bieber emerged as the top Canadian nominee at this year's Grammys, but the singer says he's confused over why his latest album "Changes" wasn't acknowledged as an R&B project. The Stratford, Ont.
Fox News, family of slain DNC staffer Seth Rich settle suit

Fox News, family of slain DNC staffer Seth Rich settle suit

NEW YORK — Fox News has reached a settlement with slain Democratic National Committee employee Seth Rich's parents, who alleged in a lawsuit that the cable news company exploited their son's death in stories and commentary.
Review: A breezy, lighthearted rom-com in ‘Happiest Season’

Review: A breezy, lighthearted rom-com in ‘Happiest Season’

Who we are with our parents and who we are in a romantic relationship can seem like different people.
Toronto artist, musician Lido Pimienta takes Grammy hoopla in stride

Toronto artist, musician Lido Pimienta takes Grammy hoopla in stride

Toronto-based musician Lido Pimienta says she's surprised and honoured to score a Grammy nomination for her second album, "Miss Colombia.
Engineer in fatal Radiohead stage collapse guilty of professional misconduct

Engineer in fatal Radiohead stage collapse guilty of professional misconduct

TORONTO — An engineer who signed off on a Radiohead concert stage that collapsed and killed a drum technician has been found guilty of professional misconduct, but the finding has provided little comfort to the family of the man who died.
Quebec government says it will table expanded language law during next session

Quebec government says it will table expanded language law during next session

MONTREAL — Quebec's minister responsible for the French language said he will introduce a bill strengthening the province's language law when the legislature returns from its winter break.
BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa react to Grammy noms

BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa react to Grammy noms

LOS ANGELES — Reactions from some of the nominees for the 63rd Grammy Awards: “What??? Who me? Oh my God.” — Megan Thee Stallion, during a livestream after the Recording Academy president and CEO Harvey Mason Jr.