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MONTREAL — The head of Cirque du Soleil says artificial intelligence poses a low risk to the renowned Quebec company, even as debate is emerging about intellectual property protection for artists.

TORONTO — John Stinson had been listening to Gordon Lightfoot’s 1975 song, “Now and Then” on Monday shortly before it was announced that the Canadian folk music icon had died at 84.

Canadian writer David West Read was on his way to set when he learned the jukebox musical he penned, "& Juliet," had been nominated for a Tony Award. In fact, it was nominated for nine, including a best book nod for Read specifically.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A shot was fired at a Memphis television station on Tuesday, but no one was wounded, the station said. The suspect then hid in a nearby business before he was arrested about two hours later, police said.

Jared Leto was looking for a place to hang his hat. Er, actually his head.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Museums in Austria and Greece are discussing the potential return to Athens of two ancient Greek sculptures, a move which could have a knock-on effect for the world's thorniest cultural heritage dispute: the fate of the British

Claus Guth was pleased with initial reaction to his outer space version of Puccini’s “La Bohème” at a special pre-premiere show limited to people under age 28. “They were extremely euphoric,” he said.

NEW YORK (AP) — Select nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards, announced Tuesday. Best Musical: “& Juliet,” “Kimberly Akimbo,” “New York, New York,” “Shucked,” “Some Like It Hot.

Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List): 1. Happy Place by Emily Henry (Penguin Publishing Group) 2. Simply Lies by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing) 3. Breakneck by Marc Cameron (Kensington Books) 4.

Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US): 1. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania 2. Scream VI 3. Avatar: The Way of Water 4. A Man Called Otto 5. Moment of Contact 6. Plane 7. Creed III 8. 65 9. Jesus Revolution 10.