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Corus to air NBC streamer's original shows, including 'Saved by the Bell' reboot

Corus to air NBC streamer's original shows, including 'Saved by the Bell' reboot

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment will soon be able to fill airtime with original shows from NBCUniversal's streaming service after reshuffling its programming to make up for pandemic-related production delays.
Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches

NEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel apologized Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities but said his delay in addressing the subject came in part to avoid handing a victory to his foes.
Black parents having 'the talk' with younger kids to prepare them for racism

Black parents having 'the talk' with younger kids to prepare them for racism

Black parents have always dealt with the added burden of talking to their children about racism but some are now struggling with whether to broach the topic sooner, says the founder of a parenting group.
Black bird watchers draw attention to racial issues outdoors

Black bird watchers draw attention to racial issues outdoors

Jason Ward fell in love with birds at age 14 when he spotted a peregrine falcon outside the homeless shelter where he was staying with his family. The now 33-year-old Atlanta bird lover parlayed that passion into a YouTube series last year.
TIFF lays off 31 full-time staff, cuts salaries amid revenue drop

TIFF lays off 31 full-time staff, cuts salaries amid revenue drop

TORONTO — The organization that runs the Toronto International Film Festival says the impact of COVID-19 is forcing more layoffs and slashing expected revenues.
US-Apple-Books-Top-10

US-Apple-Books-Top-10

Apple Books US Bestseller List - 06/21/20 - Paid Books Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher 1. 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand - 9780316420051 - (Little, Brown and Company) 2.
Scottish grandmother climbs a mountain, one step at a time

Scottish grandmother climbs a mountain, one step at a time

LONDON — In the end, Margaret Payne scaled her mountain, one step at a time. The 90-year-old grandmother who launched an epic climb to raise money for charity completed her fundraiser Tuesday.
US-Apple-Movies-Top-10

US-Apple-Movies-Top-10

Apple TV app - Movies US charts: 1. The King of Staten Island 2. Charlie’s Angels 3. You Should Have Left 4. 1917 5. Ip Man 4: The Finale 6. The Invisible Man (2020) 7. Sonic The Hedgehog 8. The Hunt (2020) 9. Dark Waters 10.
Daycares find unique ways to teach physical distancing to young kids

Daycares find unique ways to teach physical distancing to young kids

Daycare centres are reopening after months of shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they're trying to find creative ways to help children better understand physical distancing.
Audible bestsellers for week ending June 19th

Audible bestsellers for week ending June 19th

Audible bestsellers for week ending June 19th Fiction: 1. Once More upon a Time: A Novella by Roshani Chokshi, narrated by Rebecca Gibel, Shiromi Arserio, Vikas Adam (Audible Original) 2.
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