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Molly Johnson, Buck 65 to host new CBC Radio 2 programs
: CBC Radio has announced a slate of hosts for the revamped Radio 2 that includes Nova Scotia hip-hop artist Buck 65 and Toronto jazz singer Molly Johnson. more »; Related: CBC Radio 2 to revamp daytime programming

Walrus editor Ken Alexander resigns: Ken Alexander, one the founders of The Walrus magazine, has resigned as editor of the five-year-old general-interest publication, it was announced Tuesday. more »
Papers, TV and cable boost Quebecor Inc.'s Q1 profit: Media holding company Quebecor Inc. on Tuesday reported a much higher first-quarter profit, with cable, TV and print operations all doing better than last year. more »
Democrats back Al Franken's run for U.S. senate seat: Al Franken, the writer, comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member, has been endorsed by Minnesota Democrats for the U.S. Senate. more »
BBC reporters in Afghanistan, Somalia killed: Two BBC journalists were killed over the weekend, one in Afghanistan and one in Somalia, the British public broadcaster said. more »
The Walrus waddles away with the most magazine awards: The Walrus took six gold and four silver prizes at the National Magazine Awards, while Toronto Life was not far behind with four gold and two silver. more »
Vancouver sports columnist canned for plagiarism: A Vancouver newspaper has fired one of its sports columnists after he admitted that he copied parts of a Sports Illustrated article and used them in his own piece. more »
Stone not welcome at Shanghai film fest after 'karma' comment: A recent comment Sharon Stone made about China having bad karma has cost the Hollywood star a red carpet invite. more »
James Cameron, k.d. lang named to Canadian Walk of Fame: Filmmaker James Cameron, comedy troupe Kids in the Hall and singer k.d. lang will get stars on Canada's Walk of Fame this September. more »
Former screen siren Brigitte Bardot convicted of provoking racial hatred: Brigitte Bardot was convicted Tuesday of provoking discrimination and racial hatred for writing that Muslims are destroying France. more »

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Judge freezes assets after fire at 50 Cent's house: A New York judge has ordered rapper 50 Cent to put insurance money from a $2.4-million house that burned down last month into a trust fund.
Zeppelin members jam with Foo Fighters at London concert: American rockers Foo Fighters treated British fans to a surprise at a concert in Wembley Stadium as members of Led Zeppelin joined them onstage for two songs.
Mourners sing, dance at Diddley's funeral: Music legend Bo Diddley was given a raucous four-hour send-off as friends, family and fans sang and danced at his funeral in Florida.

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Yangtze, Hiroshima docs win Banff World TV Awards: Montreal filmmaker Yung Chang's Up the Yangtze was named best Canadian program at the Banff World Television Awards Monday evening.
Little Mosque producers strike deal with Fox: The producers of the gentle CBC sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie have announced a deal with Twentieth Century Fox Studios to create an Americanized version of the show on the Fox network.
CTV purchases The Hockey Theme: CTV Inc. announced on Monday it has acquired the rights to The Hockey Theme in perpetuity.

Books »

Potter prequel raises $50,000 for British charity: A prequel to the Harry Potter series, handwritten by J.K. Rowling, has sold at auction for $50,000 in a London fundraiser.
Rushdie returns to storytelling, enjoys other collaborations: Though Salman Rushdie saw his latest novel as a way to return to his roots as a storyteller, the acclaimed author also admits he enjoys venturing out into other art forms, be it going over song lyrics by Bono or appearing in Scarlett Johansson's new music video.
Six Canadian books nominated for First Novel Award: Vancouver writer David Chariandy, whose book Soucouyant was nominated for a Governor General's Award in Literature, and Toronto writer C.S. Richardson's The End of Alphabet have been nominated for the $7,500 First Novel Award.

Film »

EU looks at co-productions to boost global audiences for European movies: The European Union plans to boost its movie industry by encouraging international co-productions and widening the distribution of European films around the world, the EU said Tuesday in Brussels.
Egoyan's new film to blend technology, fantasy: A new film from Atom Egoyan will continue his exploration of technology and blend it with fantasy and a love triangle, the Toronto director told trade publication Hollywood Reporter.
Stuntman dies, 6 hurt on set of John Woo's Red Cliff: A stuntman has been killed and three other crew members injured in a fire on the set of John Woo's new movie Chi Bi, or The Battle of Red Cliff, according to reports in Beijing News.

Art & Design »

Auschwitz survivor fights for paintings she made in camp: Auschwitz survivor Dina Babbitt is determined to get back the paintings that kept her and her mother alive when they were in the concentration camp.
Two Bill Reid artworks remain missing, police say: All but two of the artworks stolen from the Museum of Anthropology at UBC last month have been recovered by police, RCMP in the Lower Mainland confirmed Tuesday.
Looted artifacts returned to Iraq: Iraqi officials have welcomed back a collection of 11 ancient artifacts stolen from the country's National Museum during the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.

Theatre »

Passe Muraille to collaborate with indie theatre groups in 2008-9 season: Toronto's leading alternative theatre company announced a 2008-9 season on Monday that includes several collaborations with emerging theatre troupes.
Musical celebrating labour hero denied grant for B.C. anniversary: A Vancouver Island theatre society suspects a B.C. Liberal cabinet minister shut down their funding application for a musical about a controversial labour hero.
Brokeback Mountain to be adapted into an opera: Brokeback Mountain, the short story by Annie Proulx that spawned the 2005 movie, is to be adapted into an opera.

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Jim McKay remembered as exemplary broadcaster and family man
Sporting News plans to start free digital sports newspaper in July
High school paper in California shut down after flag-burning photo published
Reporters need new story now that Hillary Clinton has dropped out
CTV buys rights to iconic 'Hockey Night in Canada' theme out from under CBC
Threatening note, severed head left outside Mexico newspaper office
Afghan journalists live in fear, condemn killing of BBC reporter
Information ombudsman's private session stirs up hornets' nest

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