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Canada's Next Great Prime Minister gets international Emmy nomination
: Canada's Next Great Prime Minister, a competition in which young Canadians discuss political issues in a bid to be named a great political leader, has earned a nomination for an international Emmy Award. more »; Related: Canada's Next Great Prime Minister

Theory, Suzie McNeil, Andrée Watters to play Grey Cup show: B.C. band Theory of a Deadman, Ontario singer Suzie McNeil and Quebec's Andrée Watters will provide the halftime entertainment at next month's Grey Cup game. more »
France pays tribute to Dennis Hopper: American actor Dennis Hopper, who directed the film Easy Rider and has appeared in roles in Blue Velvet and Speed, has been named a chevalier of France's Order of Arts and Letters. more »
Canadian comedy couple to create new CBS sitcom: Jason Jones and Samantha Bee, the Canadian-born actors known for their roles in The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, have signed up to create a sitcom for CBS, Variety reported on Tuesday. more »
Actress who played Marcia Brady tells of drug binges, anxiety: As Marcia Brady on The Brady Bunch, Maureen McCormick projected an image of the wholesome girl next door. But off camera, she spiralled downward into drug addiction and depression. more »
Prince Charles says no thanks to Doctor Who appearance: Prince Charles has turned down an offer to star in the hit BBC series Doctor Who, triggering an angry response from the show's executive producer. more »
McCain to make good on Letterman appearance: It seems it's time to bury the hatchet between talk show host David Letterman and U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain. McCain is slated to appear on the Late Show with David Letterman this Thursday, after making a last-minute cancellation in September that created an uproar more »
Full-length CBS shows featured on YouTube: YouTube has begun running full-length television shows from the archive of CBS. The world's largest video-sharing website announced on Friday it was also in talks with other networks to sign similar agreements. more »
Union warns writers off new Ozzy Osbourne show: The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has directed its members not to work on a new variety show featuring Ozzy Osbourne and his family in a dispute over reality programming. more »
TV criticized as far from colour-blind: There are still barriers to people of various ethnicities and racial backgrounds getting roles on TV, according to two people involved in casting for Canadian programs. more »

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Theory, Suzie McNeil, Andrée Watters to play Grey Cup show: B.C. band Theory of a Deadman, Ontario singer Suzie McNeil and Quebec's Andrée Watters will provide the halftime entertainment at next month's Grey Cup game.
Alicia Keys leads American Music Awards nominations: R&B singer Alicia Keys picked up five nominations for the American Music Awards, while rock bands Coldplay and the Eagles scored four each.
Ex-ABBA member gets to keep his money, money, money: Ex-ABBA member Bjorn Ulvaeus has won his appeal against Sweden's tax authority, which had demanded millions in back taxes.

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Travolta film in Paris suspended after cars torched, crew threatened: A John Travolta movie, titled From Paris With Love, has suspended filming in a Paris suburb after a dozen cars to be used in the film were burned and the crew threatened.
Sequel to Wall Street on track as Fox hires scriptwriter: As world markets crash and soar in alarming tumult, Fox has moved ahead with a sequel to the 1987 film Wall Street, hiring a former stockbroker to write the script.
France pays tribute to Dennis Hopper: American actor Dennis Hopper, who directed the film Easy Rider and has appeared in roles in Blue Velvet and Speed, has been named a chevalier of France's Order of Arts and Letters.

Books »

British Library buys archive of former poet laureate Ted Hughes: The British Library said Tuesday it has bought a major archive of materials by poet Ted Hughes from the writer's estate for the equivalent of about $1 million Cdn.
Canada's North is 'why I write,' says Joseph Boyden: Author Joseph Boyden spends part of every year in northern Ontario, making several trips from his other home in New Orleans to a hunting camp near Moosonee, a trip he says is essential to keeping him writing.
Naples mafia threat of hit on author concerns police: Italian police have stepped up their investigation into reports the mafia in Naples plans to carry out a threat to kill the author of the bestseller Gomorra by Christmas.

Media »

Quebec takes stand on thin models as Fashion Week begins: The provincial minister responsible for the status of women in Quebec had the fashion industry in her sights as she announced plans to adopt a charter that would call for an end to ultra-thin models on runways and magazine pages.
Joost relaunches site as competitors fine-tune web TV: Joost is relaunching its online video site to offer a more interactive experience.
Somali kidnappers threaten to kill Alberta journalist: Somali kidnappers are threatening to kill Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout and an Australian photographer if a $2.5-million ransom is not paid in 15 days.

Art & Design »

High-density housing nabs Stirling Prize: A housing estate in Cambridge, England, has captured the 2008 Stirling Prize for architecture. Accordia — designed by the triumvirate of Feilden Clegg Bradley, Alison Brooks Architects and Maccreanor Lavington — has been hailed as 'a a new model for outside-inside life.'
Karaoke exhibit hits cultural notes: A new exhibit in Toronto examines how artists around the world view a popular form of entertainment: karaoke.
Montreal artist lights up New York, London with interactive displays: Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer opened an exhibit in London's Barbican Gallery on Thursday and makes his U.S. public art debut later this month in New York's Madison Square Park.

Theatre »

Robert Lepage working with Cirque du Soleil again: report: Quebec actor and director Robert Lepage is said to be working on a new touring show for Cirque du Soleil, set to launch in 2010.
Daniel MacIvor wins $25,000 Banff playwriting commission: Playwright Daniel MacIvor has won a $25,000 playwriting commission from the Banff Centre with a love story about a conventional Japanese interpreter and her Canadian boyfriend.
Artists across Canada practising political theatre: A theatre group called the Wrecking Ball, with chapters in 10 cities across the country, will be presenting an evening of political drama on Monday night.

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