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In this Friday, Sep. 21, 2018, photo, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is seen in this aerial photo in Atlanta. The stadium will be the site of Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. Atlanta leaders, police and federal officials plan to discuss public safety plans ahead of Super Bowl 53. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Entertainers address social injustice issues at Super Bowl

Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick helped start a wave of protests by kneeling during the national anthem

In this Friday, Sep. 21, 2018, photo, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is seen in this aerial photo in Atlanta. The stadium will be the site of Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. Atlanta leaders, police and federal officials plan to discuss public safety plans ahead of Super Bowl 53. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Leaving Neverland: IMDB

Standing ovation for Michael Jackson accusers at Sundance

Wade Robson and James Safechuck speak out in film ‘Leaving Neverland’

Leaving Neverland: IMDB
Rapper Nelly seeks dismissal of lawsuit alleging sex assault

Rapper Nelly seeks dismissal of lawsuit alleging sex assault

The lawsuit is before a St. Louis court, the rapper’s hometown

Rapper Nelly seeks dismissal of lawsuit alleging sex assault
A quartet from the Wild Rose Harmonizers performs a love song for Valentine’s Day in this file photo.                                Red Deer Express/file photo

Wild Rose Harmonizers will soon be spreading the love around the community

Surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with a quartet serenade

A quartet from the Wild Rose Harmonizers performs a love song for Valentine’s Day in this file photo.                                Red Deer Express/file photo
The Sawyer Kiist Passion for Life Bursary, the Make a Move for Jagger Foundation, Caroline Seniors, Kasota East Camp, Bentley Library Society, The Lending Cupboard and the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre. all received a share of over $27,000 from Cow Patti Theatre Company in Lacombe. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
The Sawyer Kiist Passion for Life Bursary, the Make a Move for Jagger Foundation, Caroline Seniors, Kasota East Camp, Bentley Library Society, The Lending Cupboard and the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre. all received a share of over $27,000 from Cow Patti Theatre Company in Lacombe. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
B.C. animators land Oscar nominations

B.C. animators land Oscar nominations

‘Animal Behaviour’ by Vancouver’s David Fine and Alison Snowden among several Canadians on the short list

B.C. animators land Oscar nominations
Smoke rises from railway cars that were carrying crude oil after derailing in downtown Lac-Magantic, Que., Saturday, July 6, 2013. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press)

Netflix apologizes to Lac-Megantic for using rail disaster footage in ‘Bird Box’

Netflix has refused to remove the footage from “Bird Box,” despite the appeal from Lac-Megantic’s mayor

Smoke rises from railway cars that were carrying crude oil after derailing in downtown Lac-Magantic, Que., Saturday, July 6, 2013. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press)
Hollywood announces 2019 Oscar nominations

Hollywood announces 2019 Oscar nominations

Netflix has scored its first best picture nomination, something the streaming giant has dearly sought

Hollywood announces 2019 Oscar nominations
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Ignition Theatre delves into Gruesome Playground Injuries

Compelling production runs through to Jan. 26th in the Nickle Studio

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‘Gotti’ leads Razzie nominations, Trump up for worst actor

The nominations were announced on Monday, Jan. 21 with some movies earning up to six nominations

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CAT launches New Year with Cliffhanger

CAT launches New Year with Cliffhanger

Performances run through to Feb. 2nd at the Black Knight Inn

CAT launches New Year with Cliffhanger
Smoke rises from railway cars that were carrying crude oil after derailing in downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que., Saturday, July 6, 2013. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson)

Netflix rejects request to remove Lac-Megantic images from ‘Bird Box’

At least two shows on Netflix’s Canadian platform briefly use actual footage of the 2013 tragedy

Smoke rises from railway cars that were carrying crude oil after derailing in downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que., Saturday, July 6, 2013. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson)
Randi Boulton took home the Singer/Songwriter of the Year Award at the Red Deer Entertainment Awards. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Randi Boulton took home the Singer/Songwriter of the Year Award at the Red Deer Entertainment Awards. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Amos Garrett teams up with Julian Keer in a show set for Feb. 9th at the Elks Lodge.                                photo submitted

Legendary artist Amos Garrett heads to the City next month

Central Music Festival Society presents Garrett and Julian Kerr Feb. 9th at the Elks Lodge

Amos Garrett teams up with Julian Keer in a show set for Feb. 9th at the Elks Lodge.                                photo submitted
Carell, ‘Office’ producers reteam for ‘Space Force’ comedy

Carell, ‘Office’ producers reteam for ‘Space Force’ comedy

It’s about the people assigned to create a sixth branch of the armed services focused on space

Carell, ‘Office’ producers reteam for ‘Space Force’ comedy
Grammy-nominated album shines light on transgender pioneer

Grammy-nominated album shines light on transgender pioneer

Jackie Shane, now 78, has lived a very private life since she stopped performing

Grammy-nominated album shines light on transgender pioneer
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Wiklund vs Wiklund wins artist/group of the year at Red Deer Entertainment Awards

Entertainment awards recognize local entertainers’ hard work, says Melody Wiklund

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Matt Johnson, world-famous magician, illusionist and escapist performs two sold-out shows at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre Jan. 13. The first time he attempted to perform an escape from water on Britain’s Got Talent he had to break the glass to get out. He is placed in a tank of water chained and handcuffed. To watch video of Johnson performing an escape act at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre go to www.stettlerindendent.com. Lisa Joy/Stettler Independent

WATCH: World-renowned illusionist, magician, escapist performs in Stettler

Matt Johnson performs two sold-out shows at Stettler Performing Arts Centre

Matt Johnson, world-famous magician, illusionist and escapist performs two sold-out shows at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre Jan. 13. The first time he attempted to perform an escape from water on Britain’s Got Talent he had to break the glass to get out. He is placed in a tank of water chained and handcuffed. To watch video of Johnson performing an escape act at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre go to www.stettlerindendent.com. Lisa Joy/Stettler Independent
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Call for musicians for musical performances on Little Gaetz

Performances will take place during Red Deer’s Canada Winter Games Feb. 15th to March 3rd

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Singer Aaron Goodvin is set to host the Association of Country Music Awards on Jan. 27th at the Sheraton.                                Photo courtesy of Warner Music Canada

Aaron Goodvin gearing up for country awards hosting stint this month

Association of Country Music Awards set for Jan. 27th at the Sheraton

Singer Aaron Goodvin is set to host the Association of Country Music Awards on Jan. 27th at the Sheraton.                                Photo courtesy of Warner Music Canada