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Book Review: 'Sour Cherry' shows its debut author's stunning talent for modern fairy tales

Book Review: 'Sour Cherry' shows its debut author's stunning talent for modern fairy tales

The modern fairy tale is a tricky thing, what with phones and cities and all the trappings of now that tend to suck the magic out of a story and make it impossible to suspend disbelief. But Natalia Theodoridou’s debut novel aces the assignment.
Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S.
'Adolescence' will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm

'Adolescence' will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm

LONDON (AP) — The makers of hit Netflix show “Adolescence ” have sparked a conversation in Britain and beyond on how to protect children from violent misogyny and other harmful content on social media.
Liza Minnelli documentary sheds light on those who helped shape a superstar

Liza Minnelli documentary sheds light on those who helped shape a superstar

Documentary filmmaker Bruce David Klein had finished shooting for the day when he was told that his subject, Liza Minnelli, wanted to see him privately. He found her sitting on the edge of her bed. "She grabbed my hand.
'Coyote vs. Acme' finds a new home after being shelved by Warner Bros.

'Coyote vs. Acme' finds a new home after being shelved by Warner Bros.

NEW YORK (AP) — For once, things are working out for Wile E. Coyote. After being shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023, the Looney Tunes film “Coyote vs. Acme” has found a new home.
Book Review: Spare writing style propels tragic story in 'Flesh'

Book Review: Spare writing style propels tragic story in 'Flesh'

Istvan, the protagonist in David Szalay's new novel “Flesh,” is a character who reveals little in his conversations with others. His clipped responses to questions are akin to the frustrating conversations adults have with teenagers.
Jack Black, Jason Momoa enter the Minecraft universe as the video game phenom hits the big screen

Jack Black, Jason Momoa enter the Minecraft universe as the video game phenom hits the big screen

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Jack Black got the call to star in the “Minecraft” movie, the perks were plenty. He got to work alongside Jason Momoa , reunite with “Nacho Libre” director Jared Hess and engulf himself into a beloved gaming universe.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 6-12

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 6-12

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 6-12: April 6: Actor Billy Dee Williams is 88. Actor Roy Thinnes (“The Invaders”) is 87. Director Barry Levinson (“Rain Man,” “The Natural”) is 83. Actor John Ratzenberger (“Cheers”) is 78.
CGI signs deal to acquire French digital and engineering services firm Apside

CGI signs deal to acquire French digital and engineering services firm Apside

MONTREAL — CGI Inc. says it has signed an exclusivity agreement to acquire Apside, a digital and engineering services firm based in France.
'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

VANCOUVER — Michael Bublé handed Canadians a heartfelt dose of patriotism at the Juno Awards on Sunday, setting the tone for a night of not-so-subtle references to Canada's current tensions with the United States.