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Staggering Picasso trove turns up in France
PARIS — Pablo Picasso almost never stopped creating, leaving thousands of drawings, paintings and sculptures that lure crowds to museums and mansions worldwide. Now, a retired electrician says that 271 of the master's creations have been sitting for decad
Arts & Entertainment | 207787 hits | 2:36 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
PARIS — Pablo Picasso almost never stopped creating, leaving thousands of drawings, paintings and sculptures that lure crowds to museums and mansions worldwide. Now, a retired electrician says that 271 of the master's creations have been sitting for decad
Leslie Nielsen, star of Naked Gun films, dead at 84Arts & Entertainment | 208046 hits | 7:46 PM on Sunday | posted by HaRdLy
Edmonton � Canadian actor Leslie Nielsen, who spent much of his childhood in Edmonton, died Sunday afternoon.
Nielsen died in a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from complications of pneumonia. He was 84.
Nielsen appeared in more tWillie Nelson charged with marijuana possession
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas — A U.S. Border Patrol spokesperson says country singer Willie Nelson was charged with marijuana possession after 6 ounces was found aboard his tour bus in Texas.
Arts & Entertainment | 206766 hits | 4:40 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas — A U.S. Border Patrol spokesperson says country singer Willie Nelson was charged with marijuana possession after 6 ounces was found aboard his tour bus in Texas. CBC's loss of HNIC song didn't have to happenArts & Entertainment | 206765 hits | 10:29 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
OTTAWA - CBC's loss of the iconic Hockey Night in Canada theme never had to happen and may not have been about moneySchool's out: Hogwarts' star grads face the future
Remember when the world first laid eyes on Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in 2001's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?"
Arts & Entertainment | 206695 hits | 9:19 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Remember when the world first laid eyes on Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in 2001's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?"Slaying of publicist baffles police, Hollywood
The slaying of a prominent movie publicist shortly after she left a film premiere stunned Hollywood colleagues and residents of this tony community.
Arts & Entertainment | 206855 hits | 6:02 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
The slaying of a prominent movie publicist shortly after she left a film premiere stunned Hollywood colleagues and residents of this tony community. Canadian Ryan Reynolds named Sexiest Man AliveArts & Entertainment | 206764 hits | 5:19 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Ryan Reynolds is the first Canadian to snag People magazine's "sexiest man alive" title.Recording of Beatles news conference on auction Sunday
An original recording of a 1966 Beatles news conference in Toronto is to go on the auction block today.
Arts & Entertainment | 206696 hits | 9:48 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
An original recording of a 1966 Beatles news conference in Toronto is to go on the auction block today. Love more important in marriage than ever, author saysArts & Entertainment | 206781 hits | 8:47 PM on Thursday | posted by wildrosegirl
Love is in the air more than ever before -- at least, it seems, when it comes to marriage.Film producer Dino De Laurentiis dies
Dino De Laurentiis, the Italian film producer who became a legend with movies such as Serpico, Death Wish and Hannibal, has died. He was 91.
Arts & Entertainment | 206670 hits | 12:59 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
Dino De Laurentiis, the Italian film producer who became a legend with movies such as Serpico, Death Wish and Hannibal, has died. He was 91. Conan O'Brien bumped to late time slot in CanadaArts & Entertainment | 206847 hits | 1:55 PM on Monday | posted by Robair
Conan O'Brien may have won the battle to host a talk show that airs at 11 p.m. EST, but his Monday night debut in Canada was bumped to midnight last week, before the first episode aired.Oscar-nominated actress Jill Clayburgh dies at 66
Jill Clayburgh, whose Broadway and Hollywood acting career stretched through the decades, highlighted by her Oscar-nominated portrayal of a divorcee exploring her sexuality in the 1978 film "An Unmarried Woman," died Friday. She was 66.
Arts & Entertainment | 206732 hits | 7:00 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
Jill Clayburgh, whose Broadway and Hollywood acting career stretched through the decades, highlighted by her Oscar-nominated portrayal of a divorcee exploring her sexuality in the 1978 film "An Unmarried Woman," died Friday. She was 66. Warrant issued for Randy Quaid's wifeArts & Entertainment | 206827 hits | 7:25 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
A California judge issued a bench warrant for Evi Quaid on Tuesday after she and husband Randy Quaid, who are in Canada, missed a mandatory arraignment for their felony vandalism case. Franzen, rock star of the book world, still shyArts & Entertainment | 208086 hits | 7:41 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Jonathan Franzen is the closest thing we have to a literary rock star.Arts & Entertainment | 208264 hits | 6:37 PM on Thursday | posted by Khar
Randy Quaid insists he is not crazy, it’s just that a “murderous ring” of accountants and others are out to kill, first his career, then him, as part of a celebrity-by-celebrity rampage through Hollywood. Randy Quaid and wife arrested in Vancouver: reportsArts & Entertainment | 206839 hits | 1:27 PM on Friday | posted by stemmer
Peter Jackson announces 'Hobbit' castArts & Entertainment | 206818 hits | 8:26 PM on Thursday | posted by wildrosegirl
Amid disputes over where "The Hobbit" movies will be shot, Peter Jackson and the executives behind film have announced the cast for the anticipated two-picture tale. Canada's Nettwerk survives to mark 25 yearsArts & Entertainment | 206689 hits | 8:01 PM on Tuesday | posted by Canadaka
The embattled music industry has seen plenty of casualties over the past years, so it’s no small feat that venerable Canadian imprint Nettwerk has survived to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a new book and digital compilation this month.Tom Bosley, father from 'Happy Days,' dead at 83
It was a constant in American television for more than a decade: Viewers could turn on their TVs and find Howard Cunningham in his armchair, reading the newspaper and providing a fatherly voice of reason to young Richie Cunningham and his friends on "Happ
Arts & Entertainment | 206805 hits | 6:55 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
It was a constant in American television for more than a decade: Viewers could turn on their TVs and find Howard Cunningham in his armchair, reading the newspaper and providing a fatherly voice of reason to young Richie Cunningham and his friends on "Happ Pop star Justin Bieber linked to alleged assault in B.C.Arts & Entertainment | 206954 hits | 8:06 AM on Monday | posted by wildrosegirl
One of the world's hottest pop stars is in the spotlight this weekend for all the wrong reasons. Justin Bieber, who is in Vancouver for a sold out Tuesday night concert, has wound up entangled in a police investigation.Barbara Billingsley, aka June Cleaver, Dies at 94
Barbara Billingsley, who died Saturday at the age of 94, was the prototype for American mothers the way John Wayne was the prototype for American men.
Arts & Entertainment | 208481 hits | 11:22 AM on Sunday | posted by tritium
Barbara Billingsley, who died Saturday at the age of 94, was the prototype for American mothers the way John Wayne was the prototype for American men.Aguilera splits from husband
Pop superstar Christina Aguilera has split from her husband Jordan Bratman after almost five years of marriage.
Arts & Entertainment | 206811 hits | 7:49 PM on Tuesday | posted by tritium
Pop superstar Christina Aguilera has split from her husband Jordan Bratman after almost five years of marriage.Deadliest Catch Captains Back Onboard After "Working Everything Out"
Arts & Entertainment | 206678 hits | 11:23 AM on Sunday | posted by Scape
Solomon Burke dies at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport
Solomon Burke, the larger-than-life "King of Rock and Soul," whose songs blended soul, gospel, country and R&B, died early Sunday at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport at age 70.
Arts & Entertainment | 207058 hits | 7:47 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Solomon Burke, the larger-than-life "King of Rock and Soul," whose songs blended soul, gospel, country and R&B, died early Sunday at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport at age 70. Actor Paul Gross honoured by Veterans AffairsArts & Entertainment | 206949 hits | 5:29 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Canadian actor-director Paul Gross was one of fifteen Ontarians honoured Sunday for their efforts to promote the care, well-being and memories of Canadian veterans.CNN's Rick Sanchez fired after statement about Jews in TV business
Arts & Entertainment | 206779 hits | 5:39 PM on Friday | posted by Scape
Deadliest Catch Captains, Including Sig, Quit the Show Over Lawsuit
The Deadliest Catch stars and captains of the deep-sea power scow Time Bandit, announced Tuesday that they're leaving the hit series after being sued for breach-of-contract by the Discovery Channel.
And they're taking fan favorite Sig Hansen, captain o
Arts & Entertainment | 208638 hits | 8:09 PM on Tuesday | posted by Scape
The Deadliest Catch stars and captains of the deep-sea power scow Time Bandit, announced Tuesday that they're leaving the hit series after being sued for breach-of-contract by the Discovery Channel.
And they're taking fan favorite Sig Hansen, captain oFacebook's Zuckerberg slated for comic book bio
Mark Zuckerberg, already portrayed in a warts-and-all film drama about his founding of the ubiquitous social media site Facebook, is also to be the subject of a new comic book.
Arts & Entertainment | 207894 hits | 4:59 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Mark Zuckerberg, already portrayed in a warts-and-all film drama about his founding of the ubiquitous social media site Facebook, is also to be the subject of a new comic book. Cameron ready for Alberta tourArts & Entertainment | 207834 hits | 7:07 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Environmental groups are hoping their message about Alberta's highly talked-about oilsands industry will be heard by a famous Hollywood movie director. Man of musk visits EdmontonArts & Entertainment | 207904 hits | 6:37 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Local club hoppers had the chance to party with a Youtube sensation most commonly known as The Old Spice Guy on Saturday night.The Big Interview: Loretta Swit
She’ll be known forever as Major Margaret Houlihan, but Loretta Swit is still working the boards in pursuit of her life-long vocation
Arts & Entertainment | 206855 hits | 9:12 AM on Saturday | posted by kitty
She’ll be known forever as Major Margaret Houlihan, but Loretta Swit is still working the boards in pursuit of her life-long vocation Jackie Burroughs of Road to Avonlea diesArts & Entertainment | 206739 hits | 5:53 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Jackie Burroughs, the stage and screen actress best known for her role as schoolteacher Hetty King on TV's Road to Avonlea, has died at the age of 71.Jackson's mother sues concert promoter AEG
Michael Jackson's mother on Wednesday sued the promoter of what were intended to be the pop star's comeback concerts for fraud and other claims related to the singer's death.
Arts & Entertainment | 206750 hits | 6:46 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Michael Jackson's mother on Wednesday sued the promoter of what were intended to be the pop star's comeback concerts for fraud and other claims related to the singer's death.Harold Gould, veteran character actor, dies at 86
Veteran character actor Harold Gould, who played Valerie Harper's father on television's "Rhoda" and the con man Kid Twist in the 1973 movie "The Sting," has died. He was 86.
Arts & Entertainment | 206746 hits | 6:25 PM on Tuesday | posted by Strutz
Veteran character actor Harold Gould, who played Valerie Harper's father on television's "Rhoda" and the con man Kid Twist in the 1973 movie "The Sting," has died. He was 86.'Deadliest Catch' boat burns in Seattle harbour
SEATTLE — About 100 Seattle firefighters descended on the Interbay neighborhood early Sunday to put out a large fire aboard a fishing vessel called the "Arctic Dawn," which has appeared in episodes of the "Deadliest Catch" reality TV show.
Arts & Entertainment | 206980 hits | 3:43 PM on Sunday | posted by Khar
SEATTLE — About 100 Seattle firefighters descended on the Interbay neighborhood early Sunday to put out a large fire aboard a fishing vessel called the "Arctic Dawn," which has appeared in episodes of the "Deadliest Catch" reality TV show.Will Smith's daughter releases hip-hop song
Willow Smith's new hip-hop song hit the web Tuesday. And you know what, it's not half bad. In fact, it's kind of awesome. The nine-year-old actress -- who worked with her dad on I Am Legend and her mom, Jada Pinkett Smith, on Madagascar 2 -- shows off her
Arts & Entertainment | 206803 hits | 8:25 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Willow Smith's new hip-hop song hit the web Tuesday. And you know what, it's not half bad. In fact, it's kind of awesome. The nine-year-old actress -- who worked with her dad on I Am Legend and her mom, Jada Pinkett Smith, on Madagascar 2 -- shows off herZeppelin's Page releases $700 photo memoir
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page is releasing a handmade photographic autobiography that will cost �445 ($708 Cdn).
The 700-image, leather-bound book is set for release in late September and will be limited to only 2,500 copies.
Arts & Entertainment | 207219 hits | 11:28 AM on Saturday | posted by Strutz
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page is releasing a handmade photographic autobiography that will cost �445 ($708 Cdn).
The 700-image, leather-bound book is set for release in late September and will be limited to only 2,500 copies.Juan of the Dead? Cuba green-lights zombie movie
What would you do if your entire city was taken over by flesh-eating zombies and communist leaders insisted it was nothing but a plot by U.S-backed dissidents to destabilize the government?
Arts & Entertainment | 206857 hits | 3:32 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
What would you do if your entire city was taken over by flesh-eating zombies and communist leaders insisted it was nothing but a plot by U.S-backed dissidents to destabilize the government?Kanye West says he was a '32 year old child'
Kanye West reached out to fans -- and those who hate him -- in a string of posts on Twitter this morning, addressing his on-stage interruption of Taylor Swift and remarks made five years ago about former U.S. president George W. Bush.
Arts & Entertainment | 206725 hits | 9:21 PM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
Kanye West reached out to fans -- and those who hate him -- in a string of posts on Twitter this morning, addressing his on-stage interruption of Taylor Swift and remarks made five years ago about former U.S. president George W. Bush. Archie and the gang welcome first gay characterArts & Entertainment | 207920 hits | 4:06 PM on Monday | posted by Regina
Riverdale hasn�t seen anything like this before.
In an issue of Veronica, a spinoff of Archie comics hitting stands on Wednesday, Archie and the gang will welcome the first openly gay character in the series� 69-year history. Canadian singer to build new, better Haitian villageArts & Entertainment | 208152 hits | 9:23 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
A Haitian-Canadian musician wants to help the earthquake-displaced people in his homeland by spearheading the building of a village. Lock up your wallets: Bieber hits bookshelvesArts & Entertainment | 207998 hits | 9:17 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Popular music's rich history is littered with lurid tales of sex, thugs and substance abuse. Actor Martin Short's wife diesArts & Entertainment | 206901 hits | 6:26 AM on Tuesday | posted by snookums
The wife of Canadian actor and comedian Martin Short has died. Actress Nancy Dolman died at the age of 58, Short's manager Marc Gurvitz said Monday, but he didn't provide a cause of death or any additional information. Halifax grade-schoolers make cut for Ottawa film festArts & Entertainment | 207195 hits | 3:16 PM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
One year ago the Grade 5 class at Grosvenor Wentworth Park School in Halifax wrote, shot and directed the stop-motion short film, "The Bright, the Bad and the Ugly." The Kids in the Hall reunite for comedy miniseriesArts & Entertainment | 206931 hits | 10:02 AM on Wednesday | posted by DerbyX
Singer gets probation and fine for stripping in Dealey Plaza
Arts & Entertainment | 206727 hits | 5:16 AM on Wednesday | posted by Regina
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler takes another tumbleArts & Entertainment | 206856 hits | 4:34 AM on Wednesday | posted by Regina
Roughhousing during Toronto concert results in flamboyant singer being pushed into crowd by guitarist Joe Perry Little Feat drummer Hayward diesArts & Entertainment | 207249 hits | 12:55 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Richie Hayward, co-founder of Little Feat, an eclectic jam band that maintained a strong cult following throughout the decades, has died. He was 64.Patricia Neal, 84: Oscar-winner also known for health battles
KNOXVILLE, TENN.—Patricia Neal, the willowy, husky-voiced actress who won an Academy Award for 1963’s Hud and then survived several strokes to continue acting, died on Sunday. She was 84.
Arts & Entertainment | 206903 hits | 10:43 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
KNOXVILLE, TENN.—Patricia Neal, the willowy, husky-voiced actress who won an Academy Award for 1963’s Hud and then survived several strokes to continue acting, died on Sunday. She was 84.Back to Canada News
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