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NEW YORK — Controversial music producer Dr. Luke was once pop music’s top hitmaker, crafting hits for virtually every female pop star, from Katy Perry to Kelly Clarkson to Britney Spears.

TORONTO — A painting by Alex Colville shattered a price record for a work by the Canadian master at a live online auction held Wednesday. Colville's 1976 canvas "Dog and Bridge" sold for more than $2.4 million — doubling its estimated value.

Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards, "Bitter Better” (Compass Records) Processed and organic ingredients tend not to mix well in sandwiches or songs, but there’s a thoroughly likable lilt to the digital-analog mix that is “Bitter Better.

TORONTO — Heart researchers say there's a surprising reason Canada has seen higher COVID-19 deaths than many countries with fewer health-care resources — more Canadians live longer with chronic disease, putting them at greater risk of dying from COVI

NEW YORK — USA Today says that a column that the newspaper solicited and published from presidential trade adviser Peter Navarro criticizing Dr. Anthony Fauci was misleading and did not meet fact-checking standards.

MONTREAL — The Cirque du Soleil's shareholders terminated their takeover bid after the insolvent entertainment business reached an agreement with its creditors for an offer without any contribution from Quebec taxpayers.

MIAMI — A California man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison for trying to sell forged art to a South Florida gallery.

Christian Sands, "Be Water” (Mack Avenue) The metaphor suggested by the title of Christian Sands’ new album is apt. The jazz pianist says he was trying to be freer and more flexible on “Be Water,” and it shows.

U.D.O., “We Are One” (AFM) Everything about this album is intimidating, including the growling, nether-worldly voice of singer Udo Dirkschneider, and the fact that his backing band is the official concert band of the German military.

SALEM, Ore. — They can be colorful or come in basic black, make a political statement or just a funny one.