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Ridley Scott rebuilds Rome for 'Gladiator II'

Ridley Scott rebuilds Rome for 'Gladiator II'

NEW YORK (AP) — An inevitable fact of interviewing Ridley Scott is that, whatever movie he’s about to release, you’ll find him already knee-deep in his next project.
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Nashville's Mother Church of Country Music retains its roots as religious house of worship

Nashville's Mother Church of Country Music retains its roots as religious house of worship

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium is known as the Mother Church of Country Music. And, indeed, it began as a church, built by a riverboat captain who was converted to religion by an evangelist.
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Mattea Roach, host of new literary radio show 'Bookends,' on their love of reading

Mattea Roach, host of new literary radio show 'Bookends,' on their love of reading

TORONTO — Mattea Roach is starting a new professional chapter. The Toronto-based "Jeopardy" super-champion turned podcaster will hit the airwaves Canada-wide this weekend as they take the helm of CBC's new literary radio show, "Bookends.
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'The Bear' and 'Shogun' could start claiming trophies early at Creative Arts Emmy Awards

'The Bear' and 'Shogun' could start claiming trophies early at Creative Arts Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Top Emmy nominees “Shogun” and “The Bear” can start running up the score early at the two-night Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which honor artistic and technical achievement in television.
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Cowabunga! New England town celebrates being the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Cowabunga! New England town celebrates being the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

DOVER, N.H. (AP) — As the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles grew to become a pop culture sensation, the place where they were conceived rarely got mentioned.
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A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

NEW YORK (AP) — A mural honoring ancient and modern figures in medicine that has hung in the lobby of Pfizer’s original New York City headquarters for more than 60 years could soon end up in pieces if conservationists can’t find a new home for it in
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Pamela Anderson takes a bow at TIFF for 'The Last Showgirl'

Pamela Anderson takes a bow at TIFF for 'The Last Showgirl'

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival has played host to many comeback stories over the years. Brendan Fraser was cheered here two years ago for his performance in “The Whale.
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Aaron Pierre is a star in the making. 'Rebel Ridge' shows you why

Aaron Pierre is a star in the making. 'Rebel Ridge' shows you why

NEW YORK (AP) — Before Aaron Pierre wanted to act, he wanted to be the fastest man in the world. Growing up in West Croydon in London, Pierre was drawn to track and field. He thought gold medalist sprinter Maurice Greene was the coolest man on Earth.
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Autopsy performed on rapper Rich Homie Quan, but cause not yet revealed

Autopsy performed on rapper Rich Homie Quan, but cause not yet revealed

ATLANTA (AP) — An autopsy was performed Friday on rapper Rich Homie Quan , but his cause of death won't be given until further tests are completed, officials said.
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Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID. He was 83.
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