J.K. Rowling writing adult novel
J.K. Rowling has announced her next novel will be something "very different" from the Harry Potter series – a work for adults.
J.K. Rowling writing adult novel
London 2012 finale to showcase British music mashup
The closing ceremony for 2012 London Olympics will be themed "A Symphony of British Music" — with organizers promising a hit-packed journey from classical composer Edward Elgar to Grammy soul diva Adele.
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Montreal professor finds math formula under the music
A professor at McGill University has found a math formula in the rhythms of music that corresponds to similar patterns in nature. audio
- What not to do with an Oscar by Susan Noakes Feb. 23, 2012 10:43 AM Kevin Kline and Canadian comedian Mike Myers, wearing the world's worst comb-over, have created an Oscar etiquette video for Funny or Die. After accusing Kline of turning his statuette upside-down, Myers dispenses advice on exactly how to hold it.
- Assessing Oscar's actress and supporting actress races by Susan Noakes Feb. 21, 2012 1:00 AM This year's Oscar best actress race features seasoned performers like Meryl Streep and Viola Davies, who rise above the quality of the films they star in, up against younger counterparts making a splash. Meanwhile, the contest for best supporting actress is showcasing talent such as Melissa McCarthy, who came out of the blue, stole the spotlight and impressed Hollywood. Susan Noakes outlines their chances at the Academy Awards.
- Couch potatoes triumph with Simpsons marathon by Arts Online Feb. 16, 2012 4:43 PM As The Simpsons approaches its 500th show, the sitcom tested its own longevity with an Ultimate Fan Marathon that demanded fans watch the show continuously until they'd set a Guinness World Record. The winners, ultimate couch potatoes Jeremiah Franco and Carin Shreve, watched for 86 hours and 37 minutes. Fanatic? Maybe, but there was cash involved.
- Glee's 'unintentional' tribute to Whitney Houston by Arts Online Feb. 15, 2012 12:59 PM When Glee included a rendition of I Will Always Love You, sung by Amber Riley (Mercedes), in its Valentine's Day episode, it was pure serendipity. The performance had been planned as one of several songs celebrating love and, after Whitney Houston's untimely death Saturday, the network added a line of tribute to the woman who made the song famous.
- The long shadow over Chris Brown's Grammy win by Susan Noakes Feb. 15, 2012 12:26 PM The Grammy Awards are over, but the Twitter-verse still has Chris Brown on its mind. Many are debating whether the man who assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna ahead of the 2009 ceremony should have been rewarded with so much stage time at this year's awards gala. And Brown's own tweets crowing about his Grammy win haven't helped redeem his reputation.
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OSCAR WEEK: Joe Berlinger, Director of 'Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory' Feb. 23, 2012 10:47 AM The 84th Academy Awards are this Sunday, and Joe Berlinger's documentary 'Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory' is nominated for an Oscar...
Q Blog
Gilbert Gottfried on Q Feb. 23, 2012 12:50 PM Controversial comedian Gilbert Gottfried talks about his life, career and his personal philosophy on how soon is too soon when it comes to making jokes about catastrophic events. (Hint: It's pretty soon...)
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- Charlotte Gill on winning the B.C. National Book Award Feb. 23, 2012 12:16 PM The author of Eating Dirt talks to All Points West about what landing the prestigious $40,000 prize means to her.
DNTO Blog
What are you getting at the convenience store? (Feb. 25/Mar. 6) Feb. 22, 2012 3:32 PM Just a place to buy milk and candy... or is the convenience store the heart of your neighbourhood? This week we ask: what makes a great corner store?
