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Deadmau5 unmasked: Canadian DJ/producer to teach online music classes
TORONTO – Canadian DJ and electronic dance producer Deadmau5 is lifting off his signature mouse…
Gord Downie adds ‘Secret Path’ concert in Halifax
TORONTO – Gord Downie is headed to Halifax for another performance of his solo project…
The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store
iTunes Movies U.S. charts for week ending November 13, 2016: iTunes Movies US Charts: 1.…
‘Daddy’s Hands’ singer Holly Dunn dead at 59
NASHVILLE – Country singer Holly Dunn, a San Antonio native who had a hit in…
Marc Anthony to be honoured by Latin Recording Academy
NEW YORK – Marc Anthony will be honoured Wednesday night as the Latin Recording Academy’s…
1892 axe murders: Lizzie Borden thriller filming in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Filming is underway in Savannah, Georgia, for the psychological thriller “Lizzie,” which…
Bounce TV to bring back ‘Cosby Show’ reruns
ATLANTA – Reruns of “The Cosby Show” are returning to television, even as the comedian’s…
The Latest: De Kooning painting fetches record $66.3M in NYC
NEW YORK – The Latest on Christie’s sale of contemporary (all times local): 7:45 p.m.…
Prep-Music-Report
OBIT-DAVE EDWARDS VANCOUVER (AP) _ Guitarist Dave Edwards of the band Skylark has died after…
Pro wrestling’s Big Van Vader says he has 2 years to live
Former pro wrestler and NFL lineman Big Van Vader has announced that doctors have told…
Miranda Lambert’s album highlights duality as singer, writer
Miranda Lambert, “The Weight of These Wings” (RCA Nashville) Double albums are rare these days…
State of Wisconsin fights ‘Making a Murderer’ inmate release
MADISON, Wis. – The state of Wisconsin moved quickly Tuesday to try and block, or…
Claude Monet could fetch $45M at NYC auction
NEW YORK – A painting from Claude Monet’s acclaimed “Grainstack” series is leading Christie’s auction…
Memorials planned for Leon Russell in Tennessee, Oklahoma
TULSA, Okla. – Public memorial services are planned in Tennessee and Oklahoma for Rock and…
Bon Jovi donation helps save Ben Franklin’s gravestone
PHILADELPHIA – A fundraising campaign to help save Benjamin Franklin’s damaged gravestone is no longer…
Wisconsin to appeal to feds over ‘Making a Murderer’ inmate
MADISON, Wis. – A federal judge told Wisconsin prison officials on Wednesday that they must…
Prince’s estate sues Jay Z’s Roc Nation over Tidal streaming
MINNEAPOLIS – Prince’s record company is suing Jay Z’s company for copyright infringement, saying it…
Lincoln Center names Debora Spar as its next president
NEW YORK – Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has named Debora L. Spar as…
TBS renews Samantha Bee’s ‘Full Frontal’ for a second year
NEW YORK – Samantha Bee is keeping her job, but changing her night. TBS announced…
Carrie Underwood surprises Crystal Gayle with Opry invite
NASHVILLE – Country star Carrie Underwood had a surprise for Grammy winner Crystal Gayle during…
Ricky Martin is engaged to artist Jwan Yosef
LOS ANGELES – Ricky Martin is engaged. The 44-year-old singer took a break from his…
Top US civilian honour going to 21 artists, athletes, others
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is honouring actors Robert DeNiro, Cicely Tyson, Tom Hanks and…
‘Wildflower’ co-writer, Skylark guitarist Doug Edwards dies at 70
Guitarist Doug Edwards, the former Skylark band member who crafted the sound of 1973 hit…
The Latest: Claude Monet painting fetches $81.4M in NYC
NEW YORK – The Latest on Christie’s New York auction of impressionist and modern art…