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Tributes pour in for award-winning Quebec actress Monique Mercure

Tributes pour in for award-winning Quebec actress Monique Mercure

A versatile actress, Mercure was known for her work in film, television and theatre

Tributes pour in for award-winning Quebec actress Monique Mercure
With a shrimp in a hard hat clinging to an oil derrick as its logo, Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival may be the best example of how diverse economic interests mesh in south Louisiana — and how attempts to curb the spread of COVID-19 have visited a kind of triple economic whammy on the state. AP photo

Oil, tourism, seafood — all hit in Louisiana virus fight

A worldwide oil glut was pushing down prices even before the pandemic fight lowered energy demand

With a shrimp in a hard hat clinging to an oil derrick as its logo, Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival may be the best example of how diverse economic interests mesh in south Louisiana — and how attempts to curb the spread of COVID-19 have visited a kind of triple economic whammy on the state. AP photo
Oprah Winfrey to launch live virtual experience on wellness

Oprah Winfrey to launch live virtual experience on wellness

Oprah Winfrey to launch live virtual experience on wellness

Oprah Winfrey to launch live virtual experience on wellness

Cannes is empty, the day the film festival should have begun

Cannes is empty, the day the film festival should have begun

‘Bombshell’ concert stream will reunite cast of ‘Smash’

‘Bombshell’ concert stream will reunite cast of ‘Smash’

Canadian singer Bryan Adams has been criticized over social media posts about COVID-19, in a May 12, 2020 story. (File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Canadian singer Bryan Adams faces backlash over COVID-19 social media posts

Public reacts to tweet

Canadian singer Bryan Adams has been criticized over social media posts about COVID-19, in a May 12, 2020 story. (File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92

Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92

Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92

Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92
Andre Harrell was born in the Harlem borough of New York on Sept. 26, 1960. He was part of the rap duo Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, releasing several songs before dropping their debut album, “The Champagne of Rap,” in 1985. AP photo

Andre Harrell, music exec who discovered Diddy, dies at 59

‘Andre Harrell influenced me the most and I don’t know if that will ever change’

Andre Harrell was born in the Harlem borough of New York on Sept. 26, 1960. He was part of the rap duo Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, releasing several songs before dropping their debut album, “The Champagne of Rap,” in 1985. AP photo
Musicians Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Alicia Keys, Mario “Yo Gotti” Mims, Robert “Meek Mill” Williams and two attorneys signed Team Roc’s open letter published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and directed at state officials. AP photo

Jay-Z’s Team Roc calls for fast action in Ahmaud Arbery case

‘We are all Ahmaud Arbery’

Musicians Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Alicia Keys, Mario “Yo Gotti” Mims, Robert “Meek Mill” Williams and two attorneys signed Team Roc’s open letter published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and directed at state officials. AP photo

‘Deadpool 2’ production company fined by B.C. agency after woman’s death

‘Deadpool 2’ production company fined by B.C. agency after woman’s death

Famed poet who helped kick off Beat Generation dies

Famed poet who helped kick off Beat Generation dies

Famed poet who helped kick off Beat Generation dies

Famed poet who helped kick off Beat Generation dies
Broadway considers the path forward for shows to go on

Broadway considers the path forward for shows to go on

Broadway considers the path forward for shows to go on

Broadway considers the path forward for shows to go on
Quebecor wants to “rescue” Cirque du Soleil as company walks financial tightrope

Quebecor wants to “rescue” Cirque du Soleil as company walks financial tightrope

Quebecor wants to “rescue” Cirque du Soleil as company walks financial tightrope

Quebecor wants to “rescue” Cirque du Soleil as company walks financial tightrope

Taika Waititi to direct new ‘Star Wars’ film

Taika Waititi to direct new ‘Star Wars’ film

Zoos turn to social media to delight, raise money amid virus

Zoos turn to social media to delight, raise money amid virus

Zoos turn to social media to delight, raise money amid virus

Zoos turn to social media to delight, raise money amid virus
The season finale of “All Rise” is airing Monday night on CBS. AP photo

Legal drama ‘All Rise’ adapts to pandemic for season finale

Most full-season shows cut production short due to stay-home orders amid pandemic

The season finale of “All Rise” is airing Monday night on CBS. AP photo
Marvel star Simu Liu’s message to Asian Canadians facing prejudice: ‘You belong’

Marvel star Simu Liu’s message to Asian Canadians facing prejudice: ‘You belong’

Marvel star Simu Liu’s message to Asian Canadians facing prejudice: ‘You belong’

Marvel star Simu Liu’s message to Asian Canadians facing prejudice: ‘You belong’

Canadian baseball icon Terry Donahue’s coming-out story in ‘A Secret Love’

Canadian baseball icon Terry Donahue’s coming-out story in ‘A Secret Love’

Irrfan Khan, of ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ dies

Irrfan Khan, of ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ dies

Irrfan Khan, of ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ dies

Irrfan Khan, of ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ dies
Organizers cancel RBC Bluesfest in Ottawa due to pandemic

Organizers cancel RBC Bluesfest in Ottawa due to pandemic

Organizers cancel RBC Bluesfest in Ottawa due to pandemic

Organizers cancel RBC Bluesfest in Ottawa due to pandemic