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Diversity of LGBTQ characters in film declines, study finds

Diversity of LGBTQ characters in film declines, study finds

NEW YORK — Last year saw record representation of LGBTQ characters in the 118 films released by major studios, according to a new study by GLAAD.
Struggling boutique gyms navigate unique COVID-19 pandemic challenges

Struggling boutique gyms navigate unique COVID-19 pandemic challenges

TORONTO — Amy Aldrich-Witt peered up at the threatening clouds on a recent early morning in Toronto. "Hopefully the rain holds off," she said.
Struggling boutique gyms navigate unique COVID-19 pandemic challenges

Struggling boutique gyms navigate unique COVID-19 pandemic challenges

TORONTO — Amy Aldrich-Witt peered up at the threatening clouds on a recent early morning in Toronto. "Hopefully the rain holds off," she said.
Liked 'Hamilton'? New documentary shows where it came from

Liked 'Hamilton'? New documentary shows where it came from

NEW YORK — You've probably seen or heard the highly scripted side of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Now get to know the unscripted one.
VIRUS DIARY: Perfect pregnancy plans, ruined by a pandemic

VIRUS DIARY: Perfect pregnancy plans, ruined by a pandemic

PHOENIX — It was the day after April Fool’s when I stared at a tiny window on a pregnancy test and watched a very clear plus sign quickly appear.
Kate Winslet to receive TIFF Tribute Award during Toronto film festival

Kate Winslet to receive TIFF Tribute Award during Toronto film festival

TORONTO — Kate Winslet will be honoured by this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Organizers say the Oscar-winning actress will receive a TIFF Tribute Award — an honour launched last year for "outstanding contributors to the film industry.
DC's plan for 'Watchmen' sequel 'Rorschach' met with unease

DC's plan for 'Watchmen' sequel 'Rorschach' met with unease

LOS ANGELES — DC is releasing a new “Watchmen” spin off based on the Rorschach character, but the unveiling of the limited comic series has been met with mixed reactions.
'Magic School Bus' author Joanna Cole dies at age 75

'Magic School Bus' author Joanna Cole dies at age 75

NEW YORK — Author Joanna Cole, whose “Magic School Bus” books transported millions of young people on extraordinary and educational adventures, has died at age 75. Scholastic announced that Cole, a resident of Sioux City, Iowa, died Sunday.
Rapper Kanye West files for Oklahoma presidential ballot

Rapper Kanye West files for Oklahoma presidential ballot

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rap superstar Kanye West has qualified to appear on Oklahoma’s presidential ballot, the first state where he met the requirements before the filing deadline. But confusion remains over whether he's actually running.
California man sentenced in $6M modern art fraud scheme

California man sentenced in $6M modern art fraud scheme

LOS ANGELES — A Southern California man who authorities say tried to sell $6 million worth of phoney paintings he claimed were created by Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and other modern masters was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal pris
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