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Politics, meet PlayStation: how 2020 ushered in the era of campaign videogaming

Politics, meet PlayStation: how 2020 ushered in the era of campaign videogaming

WASHINGTON — Call it the age of PlayStation politics. Where Bill Clinton went on MTV and Barack Obama seized on social media, modern-day Democrats see online video gaming as the next high-tech frontier for reaching young voters.
Canadian star Dan Levy hosts “Saturday Night Live”

Canadian star Dan Levy hosts “Saturday Night Live”

TORONTO — Canadian star Dan Levy can check another one off his bucket list after joining the rarified ranks of celebrities who have hosted "Saturday Night Live.
Six standout films from Christopher Plummer's illustrious career

Six standout films from Christopher Plummer's illustrious career

Christopher Plummer portrayed the greats of Shakespearean theatre, but his seemingly effortless craftwork as a thespian was introduced to most audiences through characters he played on the silver screen.
Five things to know ahead of the Weeknd's Super Bowl halftime show

Five things to know ahead of the Weeknd's Super Bowl halftime show

Super Bowl Sunday is ready for the Weeknd. Capping off a wildly unpredictable year of pandemic twists and turns, the Toronto-raised R&B singer will take one of the world's biggest stages to perform his trademark dystopian pop tunes.
Des McAnuff on the 'King Lear' film Christopher Plummer was 'very passionate about'

Des McAnuff on the 'King Lear' film Christopher Plummer was 'very passionate about'

TORONTO — Ontario-raised director Des McAnuff isn't sure what will happen with a Canadian big-screen adaptation of "King Lear" he planned to shoot partly in Newfoundland this summer, with Christopher Plummer in the lead.
Fox Business cancels 'Lou Dobbs Tonight' after a decade

Fox Business cancels 'Lou Dobbs Tonight' after a decade

LOS ANGELES — Fox Business Network's “Lou Dobbs Tonight,” whose host has trumpeted unfounded assertions of voter fraud in the 2020 election, has been cancelled .
Legendary Canadian actor Christopher Plummer dies at 91

Legendary Canadian actor Christopher Plummer dies at 91

TORONTO — Christopher Plummer, the Oscar-winning acting legend whose storied career encompassed stage, television and film, and who was perhaps best-known for portraying Capt. Georg von Trapp in "The Sound of Music," has died.
'Undeniable talent': Stars and arts groups share fond memories of Christopher Plummer

'Undeniable talent': Stars and arts groups share fond memories of Christopher Plummer

TORONTO — The death of Canadian-born acting legend Christopher Plummer has sparked a flood of tributes from around the world.
Oscar winner, ‘Sound of Music’ star Christopher Plummer dies

Oscar winner, ‘Sound of Music’ star Christopher Plummer dies

NEW YORK — Christopher Plummer, the dashing award-winning actor who played Captain von Trapp in the film “The Sound of Music” and at 82 became the oldest Academy Award acting winner in history, has died. He was 91.
Super Bowl 55: A Viewer's Guide to get you through Sunday

Super Bowl 55: A Viewer's Guide to get you through Sunday

Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers marks the biggest day of sports broadcasting for networks.