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Smokey Robinson remembers Aretha Franklin at tribute concert
Smokey Robinson remembers Aretha Franklin at tribute concert
Luke Perry, a cast member in the CW series “Riverdale,” poses for a portrait during the 2018 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Luke Perry, a cast member in the CW series “Riverdale,” poses for a portrait during the 2018 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Meryl Streep, Director Steven Spielberg, and Tom Hanks on the set of THE POST. (Niko Tavernise)

Spielberg’s push against Netflix at the Oscars hits a nerve

Director reportedly intends to support rule changes that could block Netflix from eligibility

Meryl Streep, Director Steven Spielberg, and Tom Hanks on the set of THE POST. (Niko Tavernise)
Keith Flint of electronic band The Prodigy dies at 49

Keith Flint of electronic band The Prodigy dies at 49

Bandmate says Flint killed himself over the weekend at his home near London

Keith Flint of electronic band The Prodigy dies at 49
FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2018, file photo, Luke Perry, a cast member in the CW series “Riverdale,” poses for a portrait during the 2018 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. A publicist for the “Riverdale” and “Beverly Hills, 90210” star says the actor has been hospitalized. Arnold Robinson said the 52-year-old actor is “currently under observation” at the hospital. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Riverdale’s Luke Perry hospitalized after reported stroke

Perry, who also stared in ‘90210’ is currently under observation, according to his publicist

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2018, file photo, Luke Perry, a cast member in the CW series “Riverdale,” poses for a portrait during the 2018 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. A publicist for the “Riverdale” and “Beverly Hills, 90210” star says the actor has been hospitalized. Arnold Robinson said the 52-year-old actor is “currently under observation” at the hospital. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Juno Awards returning to Saskatoon next year for the first time since 2007

Juno Awards returning to Saskatoon next year for the first time since 2007

Next year’s Junos will broadcast live on CBC from the SaskTel Centre

Juno Awards returning to Saskatoon next year for the first time since 2007
Coming off of an intense year of productivity, Toronto band Ace of Wands performs at The Krossing on April 18th. They will be joined by Underside Pattern and Amateur Maps.                                Becca Lemire photo

Toronto’s Ace of Wands performs at The Krossing on April 18th

The band’s latest disc, Lioness, was released in late February

Coming off of an intense year of productivity, Toronto band Ace of Wands performs at The Krossing on April 18th. They will be joined by Underside Pattern and Amateur Maps.                                Becca Lemire photo
David Vest will be joined by Kenny Blues Boss Wayne for a show at the Elks March 9th. The concert is being presented by the Central Music Festival Society.                                photo submitted

David Vest and Kenny ‘Blue Boss’ Wayne perform March 9th at the Elks

The show is presented by the Central Music Festival Society

David Vest will be joined by Kenny Blues Boss Wayne for a show at the Elks March 9th. The concert is being presented by the Central Music Festival Society.                                photo submitted
From left, Brooklyn Young (Cheshire cat) and Mackenzie Hudson (Alice) rehearse a scene from Tree House Youth Theatre’s coming production of Alice in Wonderland. The Cheshire cat was designed by Heather Cornick.                                Albertus Koett photo

Tree House Youth Theatre to stage Alice in Wonderland

The classic show opens March 14th in the Nickle Studio

From left, Brooklyn Young (Cheshire cat) and Mackenzie Hudson (Alice) rehearse a scene from Tree House Youth Theatre’s coming production of Alice in Wonderland. The Cheshire cat was designed by Heather Cornick.                                Albertus Koett photo
Bradley Cooper duet was acting, not love: Lady Gaga

Bradley Cooper duet was acting, not love: Lady Gaga

‘Yes, people saw love and guess what, that’s what we wanted you to see.’

Bradley Cooper duet was acting, not love: Lady Gaga
Encore run of ‘A Star Is Born’ features more footage, songs

Encore run of ‘A Star Is Born’ features more footage, songs

One week engagement starts Friday on over 1,150 screens in the U.S. and Canada

Encore run of ‘A Star Is Born’ features more footage, songs
In this image made from a video, R. Kelly stops at a McDonald’s restaurant in Chicago Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, after a Chicago woman posted the $100,000 bail for him to be freed from jail while he awaits trial. (WFLD via AP)

R. Kelly signs autographs at McDonald’s after jail release

The R&B singer faces charges of sexually abuse dating back to 1998

In this image made from a video, R. Kelly stops at a McDonald’s restaurant in Chicago Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, after a Chicago woman posted the $100,000 bail for him to be freed from jail while he awaits trial. (WFLD via AP)
Becky Neiman-Cobb, left, and Domee Shi accept the award for best animated short for “Bao” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Becky Neiman-Cobb, left, and Domee Shi accept the award for best animated short for “Bao” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen star in Green Book, Golden Globe winner for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), playing at the Salmar Classic Jan. 11 to 17. (File photo)

VIDEO: ‘Green Book’ wins best picture at Academy Awards

Alfonso Cuaron, Olivia Colman and Remi Malek take home directing and acting awards

Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen star in Green Book, Golden Globe winner for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), playing at the Salmar Classic Jan. 11 to 17. (File photo)
Curtain set to go up on a host-less but drama-filled Oscars

Curtain set to go up on a host-less but drama-filled Oscars

A popular crop of nominees like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘A Star Is Born’ and ‘Black Panther’ could increase viewership

Curtain set to go up on a host-less but drama-filled Oscars
This image released by Universal Pictures shows characters Astrid, voiced by America Ferrera, left, and Valka, voiced by Cate Blanchett, in a scene from DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” (DreamWorks Animation/Universal Pictures via AP)

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ tops Oscar weekend with $55.5M

Going into the weekend, overall ticket sales for 2019 were down 18 per cent

This image released by Universal Pictures shows characters Astrid, voiced by America Ferrera, left, and Valka, voiced by Cate Blanchett, in a scene from DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” (DreamWorks Animation/Universal Pictures via AP)
A cast performs a staged reading of a play during a recent Breaking Cover event at the Red Deer Public Library downtown. The next Breaking Cover event takes place March 10th.                                photo submitted

‘Breaking Cover’ gears up for latest installment

Staged play reading runs March 10th at the Public Library downtown

A cast performs a staged reading of a play during a recent Breaking Cover event at the Red Deer Public Library downtown. The next Breaking Cover event takes place March 10th.                                photo submitted
R. Kelly arriving at 3the Cook County Criminal Court Building in Chicago back in 2008. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

R. Kelly charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse

R&B star has been accused of sexual misconduct involving women and underage girls for years

R. Kelly arriving at 3the Cook County Criminal Court Building in Chicago back in 2008. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)
Pete Zedlacher, fast becoming one of the most recognized acts in Canada, is just one of the comedians set to perform at the The Snowed in Comedy Tour March 1st at the Memorial Centre.                                photo submitted

Snowed in Comedy Tour is a ‘comedic hit’ on the Canadian slopes

The show runs in Red Deer March 1st at the Memorial Centre

Pete Zedlacher, fast becoming one of the most recognized acts in Canada, is just one of the comedians set to perform at the The Snowed in Comedy Tour March 1st at the Memorial Centre.                                photo submitted
Peter Tork (AP)

Peter Tork, Monkees’ lovable bass-guitar player, dies at 77

Tork, Micky Dolenz, David Jones and Michael Nesmith formed the made-for-television rock band

Peter Tork (AP)