entertainment
Canadian theater chain defends screening anti-abortion film
Vancouver, Jul 10 (AP/UNB) — The head of Cineplex Entertainment is defending the decision to show an American anti-abortion movie in the face of strong criticism from some abortion rights groups.
"The Lion King" cast talks reimagining the Disney classic
Los Angeles, Jul 10 (AP/UNB) — Disney's "The Lion King" has received no shortage of remakes and spinoffs in the years since its original 1994 release. Now, as the film nears its silver anniversary, Disney delivers a new take on the animated musical.
Japanese entertainment tycoon Johnny Kitagawa dies at 87
Tokyo, Jul 10 (AP/UNB) — Johnny Kitagawa, a kingpin of Japan's entertainment industry for more than half a century who produced famous boybands including Arashi and SMAP, has died. He was 87.
Jay-Z partners with cannabis company as brand strategist
Los Angeles, July 9 (AP/UNB) — Jay-Z is heading into the legal marijuana industry as a chief brand strategist in partnership with a California cannabis product company.
Lady Gaga heralds the coming of her makeup line on Amazon
New York, July 9 (AP/UNB) — The last thing the world needs, Lady Gaga says, is another beauty brand. But that's too bad.
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Dave Bartholomew laid to rest
New Orleans, Jul 9 (AP/UNB) — Hundreds of family members, friends, fans and fellow musicians gathered in New Orleans Monday to bid farewell to rock 'n' roll pioneer Dave Bartholomew.
Trump ramping up criticisms of Fox, usually a friendly venue
New York, Jul 9 (AP/UNB) — During a live segment on a cable news network, from a sports bar in France where patrons were celebrating the United States women's World Cup Championship, a profane chant about President Donald Trump broke out.
Jeff Merkley book on refugees to be published in August
New York, Jul 9 (AP/UNB) — A book by Sen. Jeff Merkley on the treatment of refugees at the Texas border is coming out next month. The publisher is calling "America Is Better Than This" a "cry of outrage."
Comedian Tracy Morgan hosts The ESPYS to help fight cancer
Los Angeles, Jul 9 (AP/UNB) — For Tracy Morgan, hosting The ESPYs is personal. It’s not just another gig to the comedian.
Freeform supports Halle Bailey's Ariel casting amid backlash
Los Angeles, Jul 9 (AP/UNB) — A Disney-owned cable network has taken aim at critics who disagreed with the decision to cast Halle Bailey as Ariel in the upcoming adaption of "The Little Mermaid."