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Scotiabank Giller Prize organizers say virtual book event disrupted by 'hacker'

Scotiabank Giller Prize organizers say virtual book event disrupted by 'hacker'

TORONTO — Organizers of the Scotiabank Giller Prize are investigating security measures for future virtual events after they say an interview with winner Souvankham Thammavongsa was disrupted by "a hacker.
Larry King, hospitalized with COVID, moved out of ICU

Larry King, hospitalized with COVID, moved out of ICU

LOS ANGELES — Veteran talk show host Larry King, suffering from COVID-19, has been moved out of the intensive care unit at a Los Angeles hospital and is breathing on his own, a spokesman said on Monday.
Trebek urges support for COVID-19 victims in 1 of last shows

Trebek urges support for COVID-19 victims in 1 of last shows

NEW YORK — In a message taped for what turned out to be his final week as “Jeopardy!” host, Alex Trebek urged the game show's viewers to honour the season of giving by helping victims of the coronavirus epidemic.
Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and '’70s Show' star, hospitalized

Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and '’70s Show' star, hospitalized

LOS ANGELES — Tanya Roberts, who captivated James Bond in “A View to a Kill” and later played Midge Pinciotti in the sitcom “That ’70s Show,” has been hospitalized after falling at her home.
Review: Matthew Dicks' novel deals with a mother imposter

Review: Matthew Dicks' novel deals with a mother imposter

“The Other Mother” by Matthew Dicks (St. Martin’s Press) In “The Other Mother” by Matthew Dicks, 13-year-old Michael wakes up one day to discover something mysterious about the woman in the kitchen making his breakfast.
Probe into Telefilm employee finds 'no harassment, discrimination or misconduct'

Probe into Telefilm employee finds 'no harassment, discrimination or misconduct'

TORONTO — Telefilm Canada says an investigation into allegations made against one of its employees has "concluded that no harassment, discrimination or misconduct had occurred, pursuant to applicable law.
Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and 'That ’70s Show' star, dies

Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and 'That ’70s Show' star, dies

NEW YORK — Tanya Roberts, who captivated James Bond in “A View to a Kill,” appeared in the final season of “Charlie’s Angels” and later played Midge Pinciotti in the sitcom “That ’70s Show,” has died in Los Angeles. She was 65.
New this week: Morgan Wallen music, tiger cubs and 'Herself'

New this week: Morgan Wallen music, tiger cubs and 'Herself'

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Ted Danson and Holly Hunter combine for comedy 'Mr. Mayor'

Ted Danson and Holly Hunter combine for comedy 'Mr. Mayor'

NEW YORK — There’s a government office right there in the very title of Ted Danson’s new series, but the new NBC comedy “Mr. Mayor” is anything but political.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ adds $5.5 million in 2nd US weekend

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ adds $5.5 million in 2nd US weekend

In its second weekend in U.S. theatres , “Wonder Woman 1984” earned an estimated $5.5 million in ticket sales according to studio estimates Sunday.