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Olympia Dukakis puts human face to gay marriage issues in new film

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

Feature Olympia Dukakis puts human face to gay marriage issues in new film Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis takes on a brave new role in Cloudburst.

Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis puts human face to gay marriage issues in new film

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

TORONTO - Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis takes on a brave new role in Cloudburst.

Double-transplant recipient Helene Campbell all smiles on Ellen show today

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

A beaming Helene Campbell made an Internet appearance on the "The Ellen Show" on Friday, winning a promise for an in-studio appearance as soon as she's well enough to fly.

Canadian art fetches $3.5 million at Sotheby's auction

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

An auction of Canadian art Sotheby's Canada on Thursday night in Toronto yielded a sale total of $3.5 million.

'Born This Way'? Lady Gaga meets 'lady boys' at Bangkok cabaret(2)

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

Lady Gaga has met Thailand's premier "lady boys" at a Bangkok drag show featuring busty dancers who were not born that way.

Ann Taylor opens first international stores in Canada

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

Ann Taylor is heading north of the border as the retail chain opens its first international locations outside the U.S.

The New Yorker magazine to serialize author Jennifer Egan's short story on Twitter

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan's latest New Yorker magazine story is being serialized on Twitter.

Kristen Stewart, Garrett Hedlund and Sam Riley find camaraderie 'On the Road'

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

CANNES, France - Kristen Stewart understands the lure of the open road. So do her "On The Road" co-stars, Garrett Hedlund and Sam Riley.

Lady Gaga's comment about fake Rolex sparks backlash in Thailand

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

Lady Gaga wants to go shopping in Bangkok — for a fake Rolex. The singer made the comment to her 24 million Twitter followers, sparking an online uproar Thursday in Thailand where some fans called it offensive, insulting and bad for the country's image.

Nude painting of PM Harper sold; identity of person who bought the Sutherland work unknown

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

TORONTO - A Kingston, Ont.-based artist's painting of Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the nude has been sold.

Phillip Phillips is the new 'American Idol' as viewers pick guitar man over teen diva

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Phillip Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was crowned the new "American Idol" on Wednesday after defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez in record viewer voting. He was the fifth male "Idol" winner in a row.

Toronto filmmaker turns passionate act into protest

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

Toronto filmmaker turns passionate act into protest It starts with a small peck on the cheek. Subtle. Warm. Two mouths open to press against one another. Moist. A sentiment of love and romance. A kiss. Award-winning Toronto filmmaker Mark Pariselli have turned this impassioned tenderness into an ac

By producing more movies and picking projects carefully, Brad Pitt is 'Killing Them Softly'

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

CANNES, France - Brad Pitt is making the movie star thing look darn easy.

Country star Tim McGraw to give away 25 homes to military members in need during summer tour

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tim McGraw will be saluting veterans in a big way while on tour this summer.

Marlohe, Watts and models show off deep closets at Cannes

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

Berenice Marlohe, the newest Bond girl, has been making the red carpet at the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival look like a day at the beach.

Google celebrates Robert Moog with interactive synthesizer

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

Google has released an interactive “doodle” to celebrate the birth of Robert Moog – the inventor of the synthesizer.

Justin Bieber announces North American tour

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

Hold on to your hoodie. Bieber Fever is sweeping North America yet again.

Dallas Smith takes on new sound for debut solo album

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

After nearly a decade singing alternative rock, Dallas Smith, the former front man of the band Default, has taken on the world of country in his debut solo album titled Jumped Right In.

New Brunswick author bags Regional Commonwealth Book Prize

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

TORONTO -Riel Nason, a New Brunswick-based writer, has been named the Regional Commonwealth Book prize winner for Canada and Europe region

Fragrance awards dominated by fashion brands Tom Ford and Gucci

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

Justin Bieber was honoured alongside top fashion names like Tom Ford and Gucci at the Fragrance Foundation's annual Fifi awards for the best perfumes.J

Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' is finally a movie

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:28:17 GMT

Fifty-five years after its publication, Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" finally burned on the big screen, making its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.