In ‘Battle of the Sexes,’ King passes a baton to Emma Stone

TORONTO— Walking through a tunnel alongside Billie Jean King at the grounds of the U.S. Open, Emma Stone gasped at the size of its main court....

Lido Pimienta wins Polaris Music Prize for ‘La Papessa’

TORONTO— Colombian immigrant Lido Pimienta has won the 2017 Polaris Music Prize for her album “La Papessa.” The Spanish-language independent release which translates to “high priestess”...

Metallics and feathers galore on Emmys red carpet

A force of red, a wealth of metallics and a strong show of feathers took the carpet at the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, led by...

Indigenous musicians and stories in spotlight at this year’s Polaris Music Prize

TORONTO — Some of the country’s best-known Indigenous musicians and Gord Downie’s recounting of the Chanie Wenjack story are vying for the Polaris Music Prize tonight....

Stephen Colbert: A smooth Emmy host while roughing up Trump

NEW YORK — If President Donald Trump’s ears have been burning thanks to late-night TV, especially “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” they must have positively...

Rolling Stone magazine to be sold

NEW YORK — Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner plans to sell his company’s controlling stake in the legendary magazine that chronicled the music and politics of...

Actress Kelly Macdonald has separated from husband

NEW YORK — A publicist for Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald says she and her husband, musician Douglas Payne, have separated. Macdonald is known for her roles...

Claire Foy tries the scones at BAFTA’s pre Emmy tea party

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — “The Crown” star Claire Foy nibbled on a scone with jam and cream while “Transparent” star Jeffrey Tambor eyed the finger sandwiches,...

Five to watch: Standout Toronto film festival movies that flew under the radar

Angry Birds maker Rovio valued at $1 billion in planned IPO

COPENHAGEN— Rovio Entertainment, the Finnish maker of “Angry Birds” and other popular mobile games, says that its initial public share offering will value it at about...