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Toronto-bred ‘Heartland,’ 'Designated Survivor' actor Robert Cormier dead at 33
September 28, 2022 - 6:48 PM

TORONTO - Robert Cormier, a Toronto-born actor whose credits include “American Gods" and the long-running CBC series “Heartland” has died at age 33.
Arizona museum exhibit marks end to de Kooning painting saga
September 28, 2022 - 5:58 PM

PHOENIX (AP) — After a Willem de Kooning painting worth millions was brazenly stolen in 1985 from an Arizona museum, the staff clung to the hope that it would turn up one day. But nobody could have predicted “Woman-Ochre” would find its way back through the kindness of strangers in a neighboring state.
Cher appears at Balmain finale at Paris Fashion Week
September 28, 2022 - 3:24 PM

PARIS (AP) — Paris Fashion Week roared into full gear Wednesday with atmospherics and excitement over Balmain’s evening fashion-music festival spectacular — a star-studded charity concert featuring the latest fashions, members of the public and performances. That included a finale walk from none other than Cher.
Struggling Canadian theatre companies boosted by $15-million Slaight donation
September 28, 2022 - 8:34 AM

Theatre companies struggling to fill vacant seats say they hope a newly announced multimillion-dollar donation to key players in the sector will give them the boost they need.
‘Dreams in Vantablack’ centres young Canadian Black poets in new animated series
September 28, 2022 - 3:00 AM

TORONTO - Diligent wordsmith, artist, author, and director Ian Keteku spares no effort to ensure that you understand the meaning behind his CBC Gem animated poetic anthology, “Dreams in Vantablack” — or more specifically, the word Vantablack.
Jill Biden hosts White House reading for student poets
September 27, 2022 - 3:58 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Tuesday hosted a reading by this year's group of National Student Poets, allowing each one to read their winning work in a White House room set up to mimic a coffee house.
Paris Fashion Week showcasing 107 houses over 9 days
September 27, 2022 - 1:30 PM

PARIS (AP) — Paris is the center of the global luxury industry this week with Tuesday marking the first major day of ready-to-wear shows. Powerhouses Saint Laurent and Dior are among some 107 brands showcasing spring-summer 2023 collections at Paris Fashion Week. Here are some highlights so far:
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shifts from Devi to 'My Little Pony'
September 27, 2022 - 12:56 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's childhood devotion to My Little Pony turned out to be homework for her latest TV project.
'The Winx Saga' star says showbiz isn't all fairy dust
September 27, 2022 - 10:39 AM

In the Netflix series “Fate: The Winx Saga,” Abigail Cowen plays Bloom, a teenage fairy with recently-discovered powers. The second-season show has ranked on the streaming service's Top 10 lists in several countries, finding its footing among similar teen dramas.
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
September 27, 2022 - 7:57 AM

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Entertainment News

Toronto-bred ‘Heartland,’ 'Designated Survivor' actor Robert Cormier dead at 33

Arizona museum exhibit marks end to de Kooning painting saga

Cher appears at Balmain finale at Paris Fashion Week

Struggling Canadian theatre companies boosted by $15-million Slaight donation

‘Dreams in Vantablack’ centres young Canadian Black poets in new animated series

Jill Biden hosts White House reading for student poets

Paris Fashion Week showcasing 107 houses over 9 days

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shifts from Devi to 'My Little Pony'

'The Winx Saga' star says showbiz isn't all fairy dust

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

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