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From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color

From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color

ANAHEIM, California (AP) — For over two years, Ebonie Vazquez searched to find a mentor of color for her son, Giovanni, now 11 and passionate about playing the violin. She has now found that space at a local church.
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Magic can't save 'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint from a $2.3 million tax bill

Magic can't save 'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint from a $2.3 million tax bill

LONDON (AP) — Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities.
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'Anne of Green Gables' recognized as heritage document in UN agency's registry

'Anne of Green Gables' recognized as heritage document in UN agency's registry

CAVENDISH, P.E.I. — The manuscript for the novel “Anne of Green Gables” has been added to a United Nations registry that highlights Canadian heritage, further celebrating the novel’s legacy on an international stage.
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Newfoundland's LGBTQ+ bar paid drag queens $37.50. Tara Nova called them out.

Newfoundland's LGBTQ+ bar paid drag queens $37.50. Tara Nova called them out.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — If the screaming crowd in the twinkling Majestic Theatre in downtown St. John's was any indication, Newfoundland drag queen Tara Nova will never have to accept $37.50 for a show again.
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The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps

The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps

PARIS (AP) — Five years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a smoldering shell, journalists got a first glimpse of the Gothic masterpiece's fully restored interiors during a visit with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Yacht rock gets celebrated - smoothly, of course - in new documentary

Yacht rock gets celebrated - smoothly, of course - in new documentary

NEW YORK (AP) — The stress of Thanksgiving is over. Now it's time to heat up leftovers, relax on the couch and enjoy the smooth sounds of a wrongly mocked music genre: yacht rock.
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From T-shirts to thongs, how indie film merchandise became a hot commodity

From T-shirts to thongs, how indie film merchandise became a hot commodity

LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a recent Saturday afternoon, hundreds of “Anora” fans lined up for hours on Los Angeles' Melrose Avenue, hoping to snag exclusive merchandise inspired by Sean Baker’s latest film about a stripper who marries the son of a Russian
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The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps

The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps

PARIS (AP) — Five years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a smoldering shell, The Associated Press entered the Gothic masterpiece for a first glimpse of its fully restored interiors during a visit with French President Emmanue
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No 'Taylgate' party for Vancouver, with BC Place to be fenced off for Swift shows

No 'Taylgate' party for Vancouver, with BC Place to be fenced off for Swift shows

VANCOUVER — Ticketless Taylor Swift fans hoping for a "Taylgate" party in Vancouver are out of luck.
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Marrakech Film Festival opens in Morocco with 'The Order'

Marrakech Film Festival opens in Morocco with 'The Order'

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — One of the Middle East and North Africa's largest film festivals opened Friday in Morocco, drawing actors and directors from throughout the world to present 70 features from 32 countries.
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