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David Furnish says making a documentary about his husband Elton John was a revelation

David Furnish says making a documentary about his husband Elton John was a revelation

TORONTO — David Furnish says he made a comforting discovery about his husband during production of the new Elton John documentary: the music superstar long desired to be a father.
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'Unstoppable' captures Anthony Robles' singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double

'Unstoppable' captures Anthony Robles' singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double

TORONTO (AP) — A few hours before the film about his life, “Unstoppable,” was to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival , Anthony Robles, sitting alongside the actor who plays him, Jharrel Jerome , was remembering the moment he won the N
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'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu on 'shooting the moon,' casting Ariana Grande and growing 9M tulips

'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu on 'shooting the moon,' casting Ariana Grande and growing 9M tulips

NEW YORK (AP) — “Musical” has been a dirty word lately in Hollywood marketing, but “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu isn’t having it.
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Ridley Scott rebuilds Rome for 'Gladiator II'

Ridley Scott rebuilds Rome for 'Gladiator II'

NEW YORK (AP) — An inevitable fact of interviewing Ridley Scott is that, whatever movie he’s about to release, you’ll find him already knee-deep in his next project.
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Paul Anka says long-in-the-works Broadway musical is still on the horizon

Paul Anka says long-in-the-works Broadway musical is still on the horizon

Paul Anka's sights are set on Broadway. The 83-year-old Ottawa-born singer says plans to adapt his life story into a stage musical are finally getting traction after years of work behind the scenes.
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Pamela Anderson takes a bow at TIFF for 'The Last Showgirl'

Pamela Anderson takes a bow at TIFF for 'The Last Showgirl'

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival has played host to many comeback stories over the years. Brendan Fraser was cheered here two years ago for his performance in “The Whale.
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Aaron Pierre is a star in the making. 'Rebel Ridge' shows you why

Aaron Pierre is a star in the making. 'Rebel Ridge' shows you why

NEW YORK (AP) — Before Aaron Pierre wanted to act, he wanted to be the fastest man in the world. Growing up in West Croydon in London, Pierre was drawn to track and field. He thought gold medalist sprinter Maurice Greene was the coolest man on Earth.
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K'naan got tired of the spotlight. So he stepped behind the camera for his debut film

K'naan got tired of the spotlight. So he stepped behind the camera for his debut film

TORONTO — K’naan Warsame shot to international stardom in the late aughts with his smash hit “Wavin’ Flag." Not long after, he waved goodbye to the limelight.
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Toronto film festival kicks off with star power, ticketing glitch and a brief protest

Toronto film festival kicks off with star power, ticketing glitch and a brief protest

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival got off to a rocky start Thursday when ticketing glitches and a brief protest marred the first day of festivities that nevertheless drew throngs of cinephiles, music fans and celeb-watchers to the hea
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Tragically Hip fans belt out band's classics en masse as TIFF gets underway

Tragically Hip fans belt out band's classics en masse as TIFF gets underway

Throngs of moviegoers and Tragically Hip fans gathered to sing their hearts out on the streets of Toronto as Canada's beloved rockers marked the premiere of a new career-spanning docuseries.
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