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Aubrey Plaza book tells all - about Santa Claus' sister

Aubrey Plaza book tells all - about Santa Claus' sister

NEW YORK — Aubrey Plaza has a story she's been meaning to tell — about the forgotten twin sister of Santa Claus. The “Parks and Recreation” and “Black Bear” actress has a deal with Viking Children's Books for “The Legend of the Christmas Witch.
Tragically Hip sues Mill Street Brewery over promotion of 100th Meridian beer

Tragically Hip sues Mill Street Brewery over promotion of 100th Meridian beer

TORONTO — The Tragically Hip are suing a Toronto brewery for alleged trademark infringement in the promotion of its 100th Meridian lager.
'Judas and the Black Messiah' makes personal impact on cast

'Judas and the Black Messiah' makes personal impact on cast

LOS ANGELES — The stars of “Judas and the Black Messiah” found their own lives transformed as they immersed themselves in the story of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton.
Canada's Oscars pick '14 Days 12 Nights' not on short list for international film

Canada's Oscars pick '14 Days 12 Nights' not on short list for international film

TORONTO — Fifteen films are moving forward in the race for best international feature film at the Oscars, but Canada's submission isn't one of them.
NBC will air opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics live

NBC will air opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics live

U.S. Olympic viewers who have long clamoured to view the opening ceremony live when it hasn't been in North America will finally get their wish. NBC plans to air the opening ceremony from the Tokyo Olympics live on Friday, July 23.
From rom-coms to murder: Hugh Grant is enjoying the darkness

From rom-coms to murder: Hugh Grant is enjoying the darkness

When Hugh Grant accepted his Golden Globe in 1995 for “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” you could say he slayed the room — with the kind of boyishly befuddled, sweetly stammering speech he might have made to Andie MacDowell in that film or to Julia Robe
Princess Leonor, heir to Spanish throne, to study in Wales

Princess Leonor, heir to Spanish throne, to study in Wales

MADRID — The heir to the Spanish throne, 15-year-old Princess Leonor, is going to study in Wales, the Spanish royal household announced Wednesday.
Margaret Atwood joins music project to raise awareness for gender-based violence

Margaret Atwood joins music project to raise awareness for gender-based violence

OTTAWA — A brother of one of three women slain by their ex-partner in the Ottawa Valley has recruited Margaret Atwood for a music project about gender-based domestic violence.
Royal B.C. Museum CEO Jack Lohman resigns, statement cites 'internal issues'

Royal B.C. Museum CEO Jack Lohman resigns, statement cites 'internal issues'

VICTORIA — The chief executive officer of the Royal B.C. Museum is resigning. The museum's board of directors says Jack Lohman will step down Friday after nine years as CEO.
'Wonder Woman' star Gadot showcases women of wonder in doc

'Wonder Woman' star Gadot showcases women of wonder in doc

LOS ANGELES — Like her Wonder Woman character, Gal Gadot is on a mission: create a movement to bring good to the world.