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Director left legacy of action-packed films

When director Tony Scott jumped to his death on Sunday, from a suspension bridge over Los Angeles harbour, it brought to a close one of the most admirable careers in the modern-day movie business.

Judd cancels concerts

American country singer Wynonna Judd has cancelled a series of concerts in Canada next week following a serious motorcycle crash that injured her husband, the singer said in a statement on Sunday.

Minaj mulls American Idol

Nicki Minaj sings about Starships, but is she a starmaker? The singer-rapper could be joining the ranks of American Idol judges.

Windom earned Emmy as writer

In the role that won him an Emmy Award for best actor in a comedy series, William Windom played John Monroe, a writer-cartoonist for a New York magazine who harnessed an active fantasy life to escape the doldrums of his middle-class Connecticut exist

Monday viewing: Toning it down

Hotel Hell opened for business last week, and it drew a crowd: More than 1.5 million viewers tuned in to Global TV to see Gordon Ramsay sort out a pair of obstreperous innkeepers in rural Vermont. That proved two things.

Victoria's Chooi brothers vie for rare prize

Two Victoria brothers are vying for the chance to play a rare multimillion-dollar violin, in a contest hosted by the Canada Council for the Arts.

K'naan to publish children's book based on his life

Toronto rapper K'naan plans to publish a children's picture book about his life. Tundra Books says it will release When I Get Older: The Story Behind 'Wavin' Flag' in Canada and the U.S., in hardcover and as an ebook, on Sept. 25.
Houston inspired us, say co-workers in film

Houston inspired us, say co-workers in film

Some of those who worked with Whitney Houston on her last movie are finding inspiration in the performance by the long-struggling singer, who they say delivers the bittersweet message that everyone deserves a second chance - an opportunity to sparkle
From Twilight to limelight

From Twilight to limelight

Robert Pattinson looks beyond scandal to focus on most ambitious role to date

40-plus-year bond strong for rocker Nash and band

There's even a new project based on a '74 tour with Crosby, Stills and Young