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Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege

Kennedy Center officials were long aware of serious structural issues that they cited as new problems after the abrupt decision to close the performing arts venue this month, a group of former employees allege in a letter to Congress.

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The Tragically Hip, Feist to enter Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

TORONTO — Toronto's indie music scene mainstay Feist and Kingston alt-rock legends the Tragically Hip are among the musical acts set to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame tonight.

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Canada's literary awards say publishers are in best position to sniff out AI

TORONTO — Canada's top literary prizes say they largely rely on publishers to ensure the books they award were authored by humans, not artificial intelligence.

September 25, 2026 5:43 pm EST EST

U2 goes back to school to put on a show where it all began 50 years ago

LONDON (AP) — Irish band U2 returned to school Friday to put on a surprise class in rock and roll where they formed a half century ago.

September 25, 2026 6:19 pm EST EST

Ed Sheeran, Global Citizen, CBGB and All Things Go cancel concerts because of nor'easter

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ed Sheeran can't be in love with the shape of this forecast.

September 25, 2026 3:12 pm EST EST

How seeing a Tragically Hip show in the '90s changed Raine Maida's aspirations

TORONTO — When Raine Maida was trying to break into the music scene more than 30 years ago, he says he bought tickets to the Toronto Music Awards at Massey Hall, in hopes he could use the event to network with industry folks.

September 25, 2026 11:49 am EST EST

Don't expect 'naked stuff' from Crave's new queer TV show 'Slo Pitch,' cast says

TORONTO — If "Heated Rivalry" is about two men learning to be tender with each other, Crave's new Sapphic sitcom "Slo Pitch" is kind of the opposite.

September 25, 2026 3:40 pm EST EST

Cell phones at concerts? The great debate

If you've gone to a concert recently -- or any event really -- you've probably noticed them come out. Maybe they've obstructed your view. Maybe you've pulled one out yourself. Maybe you've judged people...

September 25, 2026 6:02 am EST EST

It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives

Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day.

September 25, 2026 6:24 pm EST EST

More than a movie: Big-screen representation on 'Forgotten Island' that one community will remember

It's a big day for Filipinos across the globe this Friday as DreamWorks' newest animated feature film "Forgotten Island" comes to theatres. It was more than just an animated film to Filipino-Canadian...

September 24, 2026 6:59 pm EST EST