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Entertainment Paul Simon fans in Toronto and Vancouver will get a chance to catch the legendary singer-songwriter in a theatre setting after he announced Tuesday a return to touring. Simon, 83, has battled a hearing issue and contemplated retiring from touring in recent yearsChris Iorfida · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Entertainment American rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend, avoiding a potential prison term. Verdict means Rocky, who has two sons with Rihanna, avoids prison timeThe Associated Press · Posted: Feb 18, 2025 8:08 PM EST | Last Updated: February 19Continue Reading

Entertainment Yes, we listened to a lot of Taylor Swift last year. The pop icon was the world’s top artist of 2024 with a record 5.6 million sales of her album The Tortured Poets Department, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents the recorded music industryContinue Reading

Entertainment New Brunswick-born Antonine Maillet, novelist, playwright and proud Acadian, has died at 95 at her home in Montreal, according to her publisher. Author of 1979’s Pélagie-la-Charrette died overnight at her home in MontrealThe Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 17, 2025 12:36 PM EST | Last Updated: February 17 CanadianContinue Reading

Entertainment Colombian singer Shakira said Monday that she will resume her world tour and perform in Lima, Peru, on Monday evening, following the cancellation of a concert over the weekend due to a stomach illness. Singer had cancelled Sunday concert in Lima which she says will be rescheduledThe Associated Press · Posted:Continue Reading

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s Homeward Bound to open the show, five-decade Saturday Night Live luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating the sketch institution that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and legendaryContinue Reading

Entertainment Papal drama Conclave won four prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday. Papal drama won 4 prizes, while The Brutalist, Anora took home top acting awardsThe Associated Press · Posted: Feb 16, 2025 3:09 PM EST | Last Updated: February 16 Ralph Fiennes stars asContinue Reading

Entertainment Canadians have always been a fixture on Saturday Night Live, the groundbreaking sketch comedy show that will mark its 50th anniversary with a special celebration show on Sunday. Here are five classic clips of Canadian performers as SNL gears up for its celebration Kevin Maimann · CBC News ·Continue Reading

Video game developers, publishers and other industry leaders are descending upon Toronto this weekend for the Canadian Game Awards. The event’s creator says it’s more important than ever to put a spotlight on Canadians’ huge contributions to video games, which have historically gone unnoticed. “The movie industry in Canada, andContinue Reading