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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29 Aug. 23: Actor Vera Miles is 90. Actor Barbara Eden is 89. Satirist Mark Russell is 88. Actor Richard Sanders (“WKRP In Cincinnati”) is 80. Country singer Rex Allen Jr. is 73.

Author Andre Alexis on the importance of 'play' in pandemic-set audio drama

Andre Alexis says it's important to hold onto our sense of play during a pandemic. In fact, the award-winning Canadian author says his new audio drama started as a game between him and his partner's daughter.
The year the music might die: British clubs face closure

The year the music might die: British clubs face closure

LONDON — When Keiron Marshall was 15, he found his way out of a desperate situation with help from an unexpected source: Eric Clapton.
Actor Ryan Reynolds releases warning of COVID-19 dangers after Premier's plea

Actor Ryan Reynolds releases warning of COVID-19 dangers after Premier's plea

VANCOUVER — Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds has responded to a plea from British Columbia Premier John Horgan for help with messaging to younger residents about partying during the pandemic.

More than 700 fans expected to attend pared-down Elvis vigil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More than 700 fans of Elvis Presley have reserved spots to attend the candlelight vigil marking the anniversary of rock ’n’ roll icon's death in Memphis, Tennessee, in a event pared down because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Extradition hearing to send Weinstein to Los Angeles delayed

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Cineplex reports $98.9-million Q2 loss with movie theatres closed

Cineplex reports $98.9-million Q2 loss with movie theatres closed

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc.'s chief executive is hoping that ending an agreement with a virtual reality golf company, films debuting in Canada before the U.S.
Sentencing date set for NY self-help guru in sex slave case

Sentencing date set for NY self-help guru in sex slave case

NEW YORK — The leader of a cult-like self-improvement group in upstate New York who was convicted last year on charges that he turned some of his followers into sex slaves will face sentencing on Oct. 27, a judge said Friday. In a conference call, U.
Vancouver guitarist shreds on Nickelback's Charlie Daniels tribute

Vancouver guitarist shreds on Nickelback's Charlie Daniels tribute

Nickelback is paying tribute to the late Charlie Daniels with an explosive cover of his country classic "The Devil Went Down To Georgia.
R. Kelly's manager charged with phone threats to theatre

R. Kelly's manager charged with phone threats to theatre

NEW YORK — R.