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FILE - Kid Rock comes on stage to speak and introduce Vice President JD Vance during a visit to Fort Campbell, Ky., Nov. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Army investigating after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock’s swimming pool as he saluted

Travis Loller And Kristin M. Hall, The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:06 PM CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run hovered near the hillside home of Kid Rock as the outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump saluted their crews.

Kid Rock posted two videos on social media on Saturday. Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air. The Nashville skyline can be seen in the background.

“This is a level of respect," one post said, that the "Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her.”

There was no official request to the Army from Kid Rock for the helicopters to come to his house on Saturday, Maj. Jonathon Bless, public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division, said on Monday. The division is located at nearby Fort Campbell, on the Tennessee-Kentucky border, and its helicopters often make training runs over the Nashville area.

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Celine Dion announces 10 concerts in Paris, says she’s ‘so ready to do this’

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Celine Dion announces 10 concerts in Paris, says she’s ‘so ready to do this’

Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: 3:44 PM CDT

Celine Dion is returning to the stage for a series of 10 shows in Paris, and she's crediting the power of love.

In an emotional video posted on Instagram, the Quebec songstress said she's been feeling good managing her health, and is ready to start performing again.

"Over these last few years, every day that's gone by I've felt your prayers and support and kindness and love," she said. "Even in my most difficult times, you were there for me. You've helped me in ways that I can't even describe and I'm truly so fortunate to have your support. I've missed you so much."

In the video — which she jokingly characterized as a "surprise" birthday message to herself — she said she's "so ready to do this."

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Singer Celine Dion performs during her first World Tour show called Courage Wednesday, Sept.18, 2019 at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Mary Beth Hurt, Tony-nominated Broadway and film actor, dies at 79

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Mary Beth Hurt, Tony-nominated Broadway and film actor, dies at 79

Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: 1:12 PM CDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony Award-nominated actor who starred on Broadway in “Benefactors” with Glenn Close and reunited with Close for the movie “The World According to Garp,” has died. She was 79.

Hurt died Saturday in New Jersey after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2015, according to her daughter, Molly Schrader. Hurt was the wife of filmmaker Paul Schrader and appeared in his movies “Affliction” and “Light Sleeper.” He had moved into Hunt's senior-living facility in 2023 to stay close to her.

“She was an actress, a wife, a sister, a mother, an aunt, a friend,” her daughter wrote in an Instagram post, saying Hurt took on those roles “with grace and a kind ferocity.”

“Although we’re grieving there is some comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering and is reunited with her sisters in peace,” she added.

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FILE - Mary Beth Hurt appears at the 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on Feb. 23, 2019. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, FIle)

Saskatchewan to ask residents for views on banning social media for children under 16

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Saskatchewan to ask residents for views on banning social media for children under 16

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: 1:55 PM CDT

REGINA - Premier Scott Moe says his government is planning to ask Saskatchewan residents their view on banning social media for children under 16.

"Australia has moved in this direction," Moe said Monday in a post on X. "Canada should be considering options to limit social media use by minors."

The premier also pointed to a poll by Angus Reid that suggested a majority of Canadians support a ban similar to the one in Australia.

Australia became the first country to prevent youth under 16 from setting up accounts on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads.

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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe looks on during a press conference before the release of provincial Saskatchewan budget in Regina, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

As ‘The Book of Mormon’ on Broadway celebrates its 15th anniversary, meet the last original actor

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As ‘The Book of Mormon’ on Broadway celebrates its 15th anniversary, meet the last original actor

Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press 5 minute read 10:03 AM CDT

NEW YORK (AP) — When “The Book of Mormon” opened on Broadway in 2011, John Eric Parker was onstage as the show was showered with rapturous reviews and cheers. In 2026, he's still, happily, there.

Parker is the only original cast member standing, a rarity in professional musical theater where performers usually move onto the next project within a year.

“I’m still here. I feel still very much viable. I still feel like I’m having a good time and I’m doing good work,” he says. “The first indication for me to go is to not have any joy. And this still brings me huge amounts of joy.”

The singer and actor whose Broadway credits also include “All Shook Up” and “Rent” makes himself available to newcomers in the cast if they seek out his advice. But he won't press.

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This undated image shows Cody Jamison Strand, left, and John Eric Parker during a performance of

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 5-11 includes Paul Rudd and Kristen Stewart

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 5-11 includes Paul Rudd and Kristen Stewart

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 5-11:

April 5: Actor Michael Moriarty (“Law & Order”) is 85. Singer Allan Clarke of The Hollies is 84. Actor Max Gail (“Sons and Daughters,” ″Barney Miller”) is 83. Actor Jane Asher is 80. Singer Agnetha Faltskog of ABBA is 76. Actor Mitch Pileggi (“The X Files”) is 74. Singer Peter Case of The Plimsouls is 72. Rapper-actor Christopher “Kid” Reid of Kid ’n Play (“House Party”) is 62. Guitarist Mike McCready of Pearl Jam is 60. Musician Paula Cole is 58. Actor Krista Allen (“Baywatch,” ″What About Brian”) is 55. Actor Victoria Hamilton (“The Crown”) is 55. Country singer Pat Green is 54. Rapper-producer Pharrell Williams is 53. Rapper Juicy J (Three 6 Mafia) is 51. Actor Sterling K. Brown (Film’s “Black Panther,” TV’s “This Is Us”) is 50. Singer-guitarist Mike Eli of Eli Young Band is 45. Actor Hayley Atwell (“Marvel’s Agent Carter”) is 44. Actor Lily James (“Downton Abbey”) is 37.

April 6: Actor Billy Dee Williams is 89. Actor Roy Thinnes (“The Invaders”) is 88. Director Barry Levinson (“Rain Man,” “The Natural”) is 84. Actor John Ratzenberger (“Cheers”) is 79. Actor Patrika Darbo (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) is 78. Actor Marilu Henner (“Taxi,” ″Evening Shade”) is 74. Actor Michael Rooker (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) is 71. Guitarist Warren Haynes of Gov’t Mule is 66. Singer-guitarist Black Francis of The Pixies is 61. Actor Ari Meyers (“Kate & Ally”) is 57. Actor Paul Rudd is 57. Actor Jason Hervey (“The Wonder Years”) is 54. Bassist Markku Lappalainen (Hoobastank) is 53. Actor Zach Braff (“Scrubs”) is 51. Actor Joel Garland (“Orange Is the New Black”) is 51. Actor Candace Cameron Bure (“Full House”) is 50. Actor Teddy Sears (“24: Legacy”) is 49. Musician Robert Glasper is 48. Actor Eliza Coupe (“Happy Endings,” ″Scrubs”) is 45. Actor Charlie McDermott (“The Middle”) is 36.

April 7: Country singer Bobby Bare is 91. Movie director Francis Ford Coppola is 88. Actor Roberta Shore (“The Virginian”) is 83. Singer Patricia Bennett of The Chiffons is 79. Singer-guitarist John Oates of Hall and Oates is 78. Drummer John Dittrich of Restless Heart is 75. Singer Janis Ian is 75. Actor Jackie Chan is 72. Actor Russell Crowe is 62. Singer Mark Kibble of Take 6 is 62. Actor Bill Bellamy (“Last Comic Standing,” ″Fastlane”) is 61. Drummer Charlie Hall of The War on Drugs is 52. Singer-bassist John Cooper of Skillet is 51. Actor Heather Burns (“Miss Congeniality”) is 51. Singer John Cooper of Skillet is 51. Actor Kevin Alejandro (“Lucifer,” ″Southland”) is 50. Actor Sian Clifford (“Fleabag”) is 44. Bassist Ben McKee of Imagine Dragons is 41. Contemporary Christian singer Tauren Wells is 40. Actor Ed Speleers (“Downton Abbey”) is 38. Actor Conner Rayburn (“According to Jim”) is 27.

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Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian private museum

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Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian private museum

Giada Zampano And Paolo Santalucia, The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: 12:30 PM CDT

ROME (AP) — Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, police said Monday.

The heist took place on the night of March 22-23, with thieves forcing open the entrance door, police said.

The three stolen paintings are “Fish” by Auguste Renoir, “Still Life with Cherries” by Paul Cézanne, and “Odalisque on the Terrace” by Henri Matisse.

The Magnani Rocca Foundation, a private museum, lies in the heart of the countryside 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Parma.

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Liberals dismiss call for law to ensure political fibs and flubs don’t eclipse facts

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Liberals dismiss call for law to ensure political fibs and flubs don’t eclipse facts

Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: 3:21 PM CDT

OTTAWA - The Liberal government has dismissed a Toronto man's proposal to keep politicians honest in an age of misinformation, saying there are already several ways to fight falsehoods.

Federico Sanchez initiated an electronic petition to the House of Commons to propose legislation that would help correct the record when members of Parliament stray from the truth intentionally or simply because they are ill-informed.

Sanchez said he was "very upset" by the lack of federal interest in his pitch.

"It made me feel like they didn't take it seriously," he said in an interview. "If they don't think that there's a problem, then I think we're going to have a lot worse days ahead."

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A man is silhouetted as buildings cast their shadows in front of the Peace tower on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

‘Project Hail Mary’ flies to $54.5 million second weekend, horror reaches a saturation point

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‘Project Hail Mary’ flies to $54.5 million second weekend, horror reaches a saturation point

Jake Coyle, The Associated Press 3 minute read Yesterday at 11:13 AM CDT

NEW YORK (AP) — “Project Hail Mary” stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, and adding to the long-term prospects of the year’s biggest hit thus far.

The Phil Lord and Chris Miller sci-fi adventure, starring Ryan Gosling, dipped only 32% after notching the best non-franchise opening weekend since 2023’s “Oppenheimer.” Amazon MGM’s yet, “Project Hail Mary” has grossed $300.8 million worldwide in two weeks.

“Project Hail Mary,” which cost nearly $200 million to produce, didn’t face any significant new competition and kept premium format screens largely to itself. Potentially the weekend's most watched movie, the KPop documentary “BTS: The Return,” went straight to streaming on Netflix.

But “Project Hail Mary” is on an enviable trajectory. Its second weekend hold was even better than that of “Oppenheimer,” which collected $46.7 million in its follow-up frame.

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Ryan Gosling poses for photographers upon arrival at the World premiere of the film 'Project Hail Mary' on Monday, March 9, 2026, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Actor James Tolkan of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future’ fame dies at 94

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Actor James Tolkan of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future’ fame dies at 94

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Actor James Tolkan, known for his roles as a cigar-chomping naval commander in “Top Gun” and a gruff high school administrator in “Back to the Future,” has died. He was 94.

Tolkan died Thursday in Lake Placid, New York, where he lived, his booking agent, John Alcantar, said Saturday. A brief obituary published on the “Back to the Future” website said Tolkan died “peacefully,” but no cause of death was given.

In “Back to the Future,” Tolkan portrayed the bow tie-wearing vice principal Gerald Strickland, who eyeballed students for trouble in the halls of the fictitious Hill Valley High School — in particular Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox.

“You got a real attitude problem, McFly,” Tolkan's character says in the 1985 film. “You’re a slacker. You remind me of your father when he went here. He was a slacker, too.”

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FILE - Back to the Future: The Musical is playing at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway in New York on Friday, Nov. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Moroccan court jails rapper who has criticized ties with Israel and corruption

The Associated Press 3 minute read Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court sentenced a rapper known for his criticism of the country’s ties with Israel and government corruption to eight months in prison, the latest in a string of penalties against young musical artists.

Souhaib Qabli’s songs sharply criticize Morocco’s 2020 decision to normalize ties with Israel in an accord brokered by the first Trump administration. His lyrics also call out problems with public services and restrictions on freedom of speech, grievances also voiced by Morocco’s Gen Z protesters last year.

The judge ruled Thursday that Souhaib Qabli, a 23-year-old rapper, was guilty of insulting a constitutional body, his attorney Mohamed Taifi told The Associated Press. Qabli, who is a member of Al Adl Wal Ihsane, a banned but tolerated Islamist association, was also fined $106.

“The court did not clarify what it meant by a constitutional body. No specific party was identified in the case file, and there are many constitutional institutions,” Taifi said.

New York City and Dr. Phil’s son resolve dispute over NYPD reality show

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New York City and Dr. Phil’s son resolve dispute over NYPD reality show

Michael R. Sisak, The Associated Press 4 minute read Friday, Mar. 27, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City has ended its legal fight with producer Jordan McGraw, the son of TV’s “Dr. Phil” McGraw, reaching a settlement Friday that clears the way for the release of a reality show he’s making about the New York Police Department.

Under the agreement, the city will retain editorial control over the show, titled “Behind the Badge," after accusing Jordan McGraw and his production company, McGraw Media, of trying to wrest it away. McGraw Media will provide “rough cuts” of episodes to the NYPD and will incorporate its edits into the finished version for the show, hosted by “Dr. Phil,” a clinical psychologist turned TV personality.

McGraw Media agreed to remove all content from the documentary-style series that the department designates as inaccurate or confidential, that the NYPD is legally prohibited from releasing, that reveals investigatory techniques or that would otherwise compromise public safety or the public trust.

It also agreed to remove any content that the NYPD flags as portraying the city or the department in a negative light.

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FILE - Dr. Phil McGraw, left, and his son, Jordan McGraw, arrive at the premiere of 'The Simpsons Movie' in Los Angeles, July 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Musician who canceled Kennedy Center holiday performance asks for suit to be dismissed

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Musician who canceled Kennedy Center holiday performance asks for suit to be dismissed

Steven Sloan, The Associated Press 2 minute read Friday, Mar. 27, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chuck Redd, the musician who canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump's influence over the venue, is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit the performing arts institution brought against him.

In a motion filed in D.C. Superior Court on Friday, lawyers for Redd said the breach of contract suit should be dismissed because he wasn't contractually obligated to perform. The motion included the contract provided by the Kennedy Center, which the artist never signed.

But his lawyers argued there was more at stake than contract law, portraying the Kennedy Center's suit as an effort to intimidate artists.

“The Trump Kennedy Center filed this lawsuit to send a message to anyone who dares to publicly disagree with the decisions of those in power,” lawyers Debra S. Katz and Lisa J. Banks said in a statement.

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Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell, left, and Matt Floca are seated as President Donald Trump speaks during a board meeting of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

New Screen Awards rule shuts out non-Canadian stars, and some filmmakers aren’t happy

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New Screen Awards rule shuts out non-Canadian stars, and some filmmakers aren’t happy

Craig Macrae, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Friday, Mar. 27, 2026

TORONTO -

A new rule at the Canadian Screen Awards that restricts prizes to Canadian citizens and permanent residents is drawing criticism from some filmmakers at a time when they increasingly rely on cross-border collaborations and international talent.

Several of the most-nominated films and television series this year feature leads from the U.S., including the post-apocalyptic thriller "40 Acres," the sizzling Crave hockey romance "Heated Rivalry," and Montreal-set comedy "Mile End Kicks."

Matthew Miller, one of the producers on "Mile End Kicks," which received seven nominations on Wednesday, says it was unfortunate not to be able to submit the lead actress for a nomination.

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Barbie Ferreira arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Invision, Richard Shotwell

Music Review: Charlie Puth shows off his bag of musical tricks on ‘Whatever’s Clever!’

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Music Review: Charlie Puth shows off his bag of musical tricks on ‘Whatever’s Clever!’

Elise Ryan, The Associated Press 3 minute read Friday, Mar. 27, 2026

There have been some changes in Charlie Puth's life recently. He got married. He's a dad. And in the musical shoutout heard 'round the world, Taylor Swift declared that he “should be a bigger artist.”

On “Changes,” the lead single from his fourth album, “Whatever's Clever!,” he ponders those shifts: “There’s been some changes in our life, oh / I can feel the distance,” he sings. “Space and time, has made everything different.” An eight-member choir backs him up in the song's latter half, joining Puth's keys and a steady drum. These layers, while plenty, aren't heavy. Puth keeps the track buoyant.

That light, playful energy is felt across much of the album releasing Friday (“Beat Yourself Up,” “Washed Up”). Puth and his co-producer BloodPop pull from a Mary Poppins bag of musical tricks — a choir! an orchestra! Kenny G! — to create complex tracks with influences that range from yacht rock to jazz and R&B, diverting from Puth's previous pop. Consider the wonky “Until It Happens To You,” which combines the orchestra and choir for a song about embracing the best of times while anticipating the worst, with a bubbly spoken introduction and interlude by Jeff Goldblum.

Musically, the outcome is fun, largely because Puth, with his perfect pitch and Berklee College of Music training, has only leaned further into his “Professor Puth” persona, giving listeners the tools to break down those layers themselves through explanatory TikToks and talk show appearances. But Puth and BloodPop play it safe lyrically throughout the album, often relying on generic platitudes. (“You know everybody cries,” Puth sings on “Cry.” “Cry, cry, cry.”)

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Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Associated Press 1 minute read Friday, Mar. 27, 2026

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

TOP 20 GLOBAL CONCERT TOURS

1 Bad Bunny $8,830,629 58,427 $151.14

2 Lady Gaga $5,927,511 28,629 $207.04

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