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- Thorn Birds director Daryl Duke dies
- Canadian Daryl Duke, who directed the blockbuster miniseries The Thorn Birds, has died from pulmonary fibrosis at his Vancouver home at age 77. more »
- Route 66, Rin Tin Tin producer dies
- Herbert B. Leonard, producer of the popular 1950s and 1960s TV series Rin Tin Tin and Route 66, has died at age 84. more »
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- U.S. network NBC has backed away from a controversial segment of Madonna's upcoming concert special, announcing on Thursday that it would not broadcast the infamous crucifixion scene. more »
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- After 30 years on supermarket magazine racks, TV Guide Canada is ending its print edition and will become a web publication. more »
- At the Hotel, Slings and Arrows take Geminis for drama
- Actors, sound editors, directors and writers were among those in the spotlight Wednesday as Gemini Awards honouring the best in Canadian television were handed out for drama, variety and comedy. more »
- Drabinsky announces reality TV show to air on CBC
- Former theatre impresario Garth Drabinsky is returning the entertainment to the world of singing, dancing and acting with a new reality television series on CBC. more »
- Bullard moves to satellite, Stern to internet
- Canadian comedian Mike Bullard has signed a one-year contract to host a weekday morning talk show on XM satellite radio. more »
- The Hour, Stroumboulopoulos among Gemini winners
- CBC-TV's The Hour and its host, George Stroumboulopoulos, were big winners Tuesday night as the Gemini Awards for lifestyle, children's and youth categories were handed out. more »
- CBC-TV picks up most of industry Gemini Awards
- The CBC has picked up the lion's share of industry prizes at the Gemini Awards honouring the best in homegrown television — but wasn't facing any organized competition this year from its biggest traditional rival, CTV News. more »
Music »
- Hendrix estate threatens lawsuit over song auction
- The estate of Jimi Hendrix has announced plans to contest a $15-million US sale of the guitar legend's hit songs.
- Berlin opera agrees to stage controversial Mozart production
- The Deutsche Oper Berlin said Friday it plans to stage a Mozart production that was cancelled because of a scene featuring the severed heads of religious figures, including Muhammed.
- CDs are dead: recording company CEO
- A top recording industry executive on Friday said the music CD is dead and that recording labels must become more innovative if they hope to sell the discs in the future.
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Film »
- U.S. networks reject ads for Dixie Chicks doc
- The company distributing the documentary Shut Up & Sing, about the Dixie Chicks' controversial remark against the U.S. president and his invasion of Iraq, says NBC and CW have rejected ads promoting the film.
- Talks at impasse between Canadian actors, producers
- ACTRA, the union representing Canadian performers in film and TV, has broken off talks with producers over issues of pay cuts and overtime rates.
- Mark McKinney, Corner Gas winners at comedy awards
- The TV series Corner Gas and former Kid In The Hall Mark McKinney were double winners at the 7th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards.
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Books »
- Chinese author among winners of $40,000 US emerging writer prize
- Chinese writer Yiyun Li is among the latest winners of the Whiting Writers' Awards, a $40,000 US annual honour that recognizes emerging writing talent.
- Dutch libraries launch national book club with free copies of novel
- Libraries in the Netherlands are giving away 575,000 copies of the novel Dubbelspel in a campaign to create a giant book club.
- Almodovar, Auster top Spain's arts awards
- Spanish director Pedro Almodovar and American writer Paul Auster both received Spain's prestigious Prince of Asturias Award for outstanding achievement in their chosen fields.
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Media »
- Danish court dismisses Muhammad cartoon lawsuit
- A court in Denmark has dismissed a lawsuit against the Danish newspaper that first published the infamous Prophet Muhammad cartoons that sparked a firestorm of protest around the world.
- Oprah lauds Madonna for 'brave' adoption of Malawian boy
- Oprah Winfrey called Madonna's controversial decision to adopt a 13-month-old boy from Malawi 'brave' during a taped interview with the singer that aired Wednesday.
- Grunge king Cobain usurps top-earning dead celeb crown
- A new king of rock has knocked Elvis Presley off his throne atop Forbes magazine's annual list of the top-earning dead celebrities.
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Art & Design »
- Victoria and Albert ponders leasing of paintings
- The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England, is considering a plan to lease some of its 2,000 oil paintings to raise money for acquisitions.
- Restoration touches up Pompeii's erotic past
- Tourists in Pompeii, the ancient city covered in volcanic dust in AD 79, are lining up for a glimpse of the city's erotic past.
- University to build new home for famed Black Star photo collection
- Ryerson University, home to Canada's largest photography school, announced plans Thursday to build a new gallery and research facility to house its world-renowned Black Star photo collection.
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Theatre »
- Opera tells tales of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
- An unusual opera highlighting the plight of the homeless opens Friday in Vancouver's poorest neighbourhood.
- Berlin opera agrees to stage controversial Mozart production
- The Deutsche Oper Berlin said Friday it plans to stage a Mozart production that was cancelled because of a scene featuring the severed heads of religious figures, including Muhammed.
- Character actor Arthur Hill dies
- Veteran Canadian-born character actor Arthur Hill, a Tony Award winner and a frequent face on U.S. television from 1960 to 1990, has died at the age of 84.
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