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Writers claim victory after DeGeneres pulls NYC shows: Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has cancelled plans to tape her show next week in New York after striking members of the Writers Guild East protested. more »

CBC to air controversial Falun Gong documentary: A controversial documentary, Beyond The Red Wall: The Persecution of Falun Gong, will be broadcast on The Lens Nov. 20 after the documentary was pulled earlier this month following a complaint from the Chinese embassy. more »
Rural-targeted TV network picks up forthcoming Imus radio show: Just a few weeks before embattled shock jock radio host Don Imus is set to return to the airwaves, a Nashville-based network has announced it will also simulcast his program on television. more »
Battle on for public sympathy in screenwriters strike: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger met Monday with leaders of the Writers Guild of America and planned to talk to studio executives Tuesday in an effort to kick-start talks in the screenwriters strike. more »
Actors union warns studios about layoffs during writers strike: The actors union known as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) has sent out a warning to Hollywood studios concerning the layoff or suspension of actors during the writers strike. more »
Group protests CBC scuttling of Falun Gong doc: A lobby group critical of the Chinese government held a small lunch-hour protest at CBC headquarters in Toronto Friday, the same day officials confirmed a new broadcast date is coming for a Falun Gong documentary the CBC pulled this week. more »
Hit films, music, TV shows up for People's Choice awards: Hollywood blockbusters like The Bourne Ultimatum and music world chart-toppers such as Justin Timberlake were among the major nominees for the People's Choice Awards, organizers announced Thursday. more »
Schwarzenegger pushes for end to Hollywood writers strike: Former actor and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has weighed in on the ongoing strike by Hollywood writers and said he is working backstage toward its end. more »
Atlantic music awards show won't be broadcast live: The 2008 East Coast Music Awards will not be broadcast live for its 20th anniversary and that's just fine with some of its Fredericton organizers. more »
More than 100-strong, Osmond family reunites on Oprah: Despite the death of their patriarch, more than 100 members of George Osmond's family filmed an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show because they thought he would have wanted it that way. more »

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Montreal set for $120M revamp of entertainment district: An area of downtown Montreal is earmarked for a major facelift after all three levels of government pledged $120 million toward the revamp as an attractive arts and entertainment hub.
Versatile Toronto pianist John Arpin dies at 70: Canadian pianist John Arpin, dubbed the "Chopin of Ragtime" by jazz great Eubie Blake, has died.
'Energy city' Estevan wins global warming music festival: The Saskatchewan city of Estevan, which calls itself "The Energy City" because of its coal-fired generators and oil production, has won the right to host a national music festival to raise awareness of climate change.

Film »

Spielberg named next DeMille Award recipient: Steven Spielberg will add the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Cecil B. DeMille Award to his collection of lifetime achievement honours.
People taps actor Damon as 'sexiest man alive': After winning an Oscar and being named Hollywood's most bankable star, actor Matt Damon can don another mantle: sexiest man alive.
Chinese student sues over censored Lust, Caution: A Chinese moviegoer is suing his country's film censor over an edited version of Ang Lee's sexy Second World War drama Lust, Caution, saying it infringed on his "consumer rights," according to the Beijing Times.

Books »

First edition of Wuthering Heights sells for $225,500: A rare first edition of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte has been sold for about $225,500 at a London auction.
Follett's gothic romance chosen for Oprah's book club: Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club selection.
Ira Levin, author of Rosemary's Baby, Stepford Wives, dies: Ira Levin, the author of bestsellers such as Rosemary's Baby, The Boys from Brazil and The Stepford Wives, has died.

Media »

People taps actor Damon as 'sexiest man alive': After winning an Oscar and being named Hollywood's most bankable star, actor Matt Damon can don another mantle: sexiest man alive.
Rural-targeted TV network picks up forthcoming Imus radio show: Just a few weeks before embattled shock jock radio host Don Imus is set to return to the airwaves, a Nashville-based network has announced it will also simulcast his program on television.
O.J. Simpson hearing approaches trial decision: O.J., C.J., Spencer, Goldie and a couple of Charlies. For three days, their nicknames have been heard in obscenity-laced audio tapes and sometimes dramatic testimony about how O.J. Simpson and armed men confronted two sports memorabilia dealers in Las Vegas trying to sell items the aging football star claimed were his.

Art & Design »

Rothko, Freud, Warhol works sell at enthusiastic NY auction: A $325-million US auction of postwar and contemporary artwork in New York Tuesday night has helped allay concern that the international art world was heading for a downturn.
Mayor angry Charlottetown left out of picture: Charlottetown should be allowed to compete as the location for a new national portrait gallery, says Mayor Clifford Lee.
Montreal set for $120M revamp of entertainment district: An area of downtown Montreal is earmarked for a major facelift after all three levels of government pledged $120 million toward the revamp as an attractive arts and entertainment hub.

Theatre »

Red Sky Performance director named to Banff Centre post: Sandra Laronde, an award-winning director, dancer and actor based in Toronto, has been appointed director of the aboriginal arts program at the Banff Centre.
Broadway stagehands, producers back at the table: The Broadway stagehands union and theatre owners and producers say they will resume negotiations this weekend.
B.C. pledges $49M for downtown Vancouver arts campus: Premier Gordon Campbell was in Vancouver Tuesday to announce the province would contribute $49.3 million toward a new art school that will be part of the Woodward's redevelopment project in the Downtown Eastside.

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