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Spanish King renounces inheritance of father amid scandal

MADRID — Spain’s royal house said Sunday that King Felipe VI has renounced any future personal inheritance he could receive from his father, King Emerit Juan Carlos I, over the alleged financial irregularities involving the former monarch.
Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years

Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years

NEW YORK — Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theatres as the coronavirus pandemic led to one of Hollywood's worst weekends at the box office. Receipts totalled about $56 million in U.S.
TIFF Bell Lightbox closes for a month in response to COVID-19 pandemic

TIFF Bell Lightbox closes for a month in response to COVID-19 pandemic

The TIFF Bell Lightbox in downtown Toronto will be closed for a month starting Saturday evening until mid-April. All events and programming at the theatre and film centre have been cancelled in an effort to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Mirvish Productions suspends performances to help limit spread of COVID-19

Mirvish Productions suspends performances to help limit spread of COVID-19

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions has suspended performances at all of its Toronto theatres in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Cancellations take effect starting with Saturday's matinees and run until April 12.
Mirvish Productions suspends performances to help limit spread of COVID-19

Mirvish Productions suspends performances to help limit spread of COVID-19

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions has suspended performances at all of its theatres in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Founder David Mirvish says the decision represents a first for the entertainment giant and was made out of an "abundance of caution.
Cultural institutions cancel shows, empty seats amid COVID-19 concerns

Cultural institutions cancel shows, empty seats amid COVID-19 concerns

Cultural institutions across the country are shutting their doors and calling off events because of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving some concerned for the health of Canada's arts scene.
A look at entertainers and entities on hold over coronavirus

A look at entertainers and entities on hold over coronavirus

Some of the few entertainment entities that remained open and fully functioning were shutting down like much of the rest of the world on Friday, a day after institutions from Broadway to Disneyland closed their doors, TV shows including “The Price Is
Author Roth weighed in on 'Plot Against America' TV series

Author Roth weighed in on 'Plot Against America' TV series

LOS ANGELES — David Simon, the creative force behind stellar TV including “The Wire," “Show Me a Hero” and “Treme,” found himself in unfamiliar territory with his latest series, HBO’s “The Plot Against America.
Author Roth weighed in on 'Plot Against America' TV series

Author Roth weighed in on 'Plot Against America' TV series

LOS ANGELES — David Simon, the creative force behind stellar TV including “The Wire," “Show Me a Hero” and “Treme,” found himself in unfamiliar territory with his latest series, HBO’s “The Plot Against America.
Hot Docs festival scheduled for April now postponed due to COVID-19

Hot Docs festival scheduled for April now postponed due to COVID-19

TORONTO — Next month's Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in Toronto has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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