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The finest French orchestra in the world? It’s in Canada


COVID-19 has effectively shut down all our orchestras, but thanks to its extensive discography we can still listen to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra at home.




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Billie Eilish to host Apple Music radio show with her father


“me & dad radio,” will see the duo spin their favourite songs and intergenerational deep cuts and talk about the music that shaped their lives.




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David Bergen on pandemic reading: ‘The stories are not about the plague and death, but about life’


Giller Prize-winning author David Bergen, whose latest book is “Here’s The Dark,” muses on pandemic reading




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Documentary shows how Netflix took on the entertainment world — and won


‘Netflix vs. the World’ is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and soon will be available on a number of other digital platforms.




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To Dan Aykroyd, COVID-19 is ‘the closest thing to an alien invasion that we’ll see in our lifetime’


The disease is like “a zombie walking the Earth,” wanting to kill humans, says the Canadian actor. “I think the best thing to do is stay in and let’s keep doing what we’re doing.”




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Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ documentary highlights hard-working Chicago student


The former first lady returned to her alma mater, Chicago’s Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, in November 2018 as part of her cross-country tour to promote her “Becoming” memoir, hosting an intimate discussion with 20 female students.




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Soundgarden members accuse Chris Cornell’s widow of withholding funds from 2019 benefit concert


The Seattle rock icons filed a countersuit Wednesday accusing Vicky Cornell of withholding money raised through a star-studded benefit concert held last year in the late singer’s honour, instead using it for personal purposes — an accusation Cornell denies.




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Buju Banton calls new single with John Legend ‘special’ a decade after first collaboration


Reggae king Buju Banton and R&B star John Legend released the easygoing love song “Memories” on Friday.




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Carlos Bunga’s ‘Occupy’ — art that keeps us apart while bringing us together


Bunga’s MOCA exhibit is the first piece of art in a series featuring one piece of art we can share and enjoy together each week




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Vinay Menon: How can I ever mow the lawn after Queen’s Brian May badly injured his buttocks while gardening?


The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to reprioritize, writes Vinay Menon. And if one of my childhood heroes is now coping with mangled butt cheeks from a yard mishap, isn’t that a divine sign to shun the Greenworks tools in my shed until further notice?




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Heritage department outlines distribution of $500 million of arts and culture COVID-19 support


Nearly $327 million will be handed out by the heritage department in the initial stages, while the remainder will be “assessed based on needs.”




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What is the future of live concerts in Canada?


Alternatives like fan-less concerts with broadcasts and reduced-capacity shows are on the horizon.




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Little Richard, flamboyant and legendary rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87


Born Richard Penniman, Little Richard was one of rock ‘n’ roll’s founding fathers who helped shatter the colour line on the music charts, joining Chuck Berry and Fats Domino in bringing what was once called “race music” into the mainstream.




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Gags ‘n’ goodies

A NEW creative outlet is hoping to grow Cairns’ comedy scene and help local charities at the same time.




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Girls prepare for Miss World finals

AUSTRALIAN critters have been a hot topic of conversation among Miss World contestants as they prepare for the final in the US on Monday.




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Go out with a bang

Say farewell to a tumultuous 2016 and welcome in a New Year by soaking up the festive and fun atmosphere around Cairns.




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Head to the beaches for NYE

THE weather bureau has a message for Far Northerners wanting the best chance at avoiding any rain this New Year’s Eve.




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The next superhero films you can’t miss

SUPERHERO films are here to stay and there’s bound to be plenty more shocks and surprises with the very full slate of super-titles down for 2017.




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Exciting stage of life

THE Cairns Choral Society has not let the demise of the Cairns Civic Theatre stop it from staging its annual musical.




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Big year to play host

AFTER a lull over the Christmas period, live entertainment ramps up in Cairns this month.




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Waifs celebrate 25 years with Cairns concert

LONG-RUNNING Australian outfit The Waifs are coming to Cairns as part of celebrations marking 25 years as a band.




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Eyes on world

NIGHT-LIFE in Cairns is set to reach new heights in 2017, with local nightclub Gilligan’s hoping to bring more international artists to its venue this year.




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Sounds exhilarating

AWARD-WINNING musician and singer Vince Jones is among the top-notch jazz talent set to entertain audiences at the Tanks Arts Centre this year.




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Eamonn Holmes' brother interrupts him with phone call at work as star makes surprise revelation

Eamonn Holmes has been a familiar face on the television for over a decade, but it sounds...




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Ben Shephard moved to tears following emotional moment on Good Morning Britain

To mark VE Day on Friday, Good Morning Britain spoke to many heroes from the World War II,...




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Friends star Lisa Kudrow shares rare photo of son Julian during family celebration

Lisa Kudrow is a doting mum to son Julian and has kept him out of the public eye during his...




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Richard Madeley reveals the one thing wife Judy hates about being on camera

Fans are delighted to see Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan back on TV screens with their...




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Gogglebox star June Bernicoff dies aged 82 after short illness, her family confirms

Gogglebox star June Bernicoff has died at the age of 82, according to Channel 4. A...




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The Queen shows her support for Kate Middleton in the sweetest way

The Duchess of Cambridge made an exciting announcement on Thursday as she revealed details...




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Prince George and Princess Charlotte's close relationship with royal cousins revealed as Mike Tindall gives rare insight into family life

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children have been chatting to family members on...




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Prince Charles and Camilla lead two-minute silence to mark VE Day

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have led a two-minute silence to begin...




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Loose Women star Christine Lampard reveals fears after taking baby Patricia to hospital

Christine Lampard faced every parents' worst nightmare last week when her one-year-old...




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Holly Willoughby offers to have lunch with a fan for a special reason

Holly Willoughby made an extremely generous offer on Friday afternoon – lunch with...




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Victoria Beckham looks amazing in workout crop top and leggings - see photo

Victoria Beckham dressed to impress for her workout on Friday, as she shared with fans on...




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Charley Webb has the most indulgent picnic for her children in their back garden - see photo

Actress Charley Webb revealed how she and her sons had spent the bank holiday on Friday,...




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Sarah Ferguson transforms her home for special celebration – take a look inside

Sarah Ferguson is never one to do things by halves and to mark VE Day on Friday, the...




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Prince William and Kate Middleton just made a big change to their social media accounts

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a sweet update to their social media accounts on...




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Why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son Archie's book is so valuable

On Wednesday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a rare video of their baby son Archie...




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Prince William and Kate Middleton's sweet phone call with war veterans revealed

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined VE Day celebrations at an East Sussex care home by...




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Strictly's Oti Mabuse and Marius Iepure: their relationship in photos

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse and her husband Marius Iepure have been happily...




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Watch as the Queen marks VE Day with moving speech from Windsor Castle 

Exactly 75 years after her father King George VI's historic broadcast marking the end...




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Kate Middleton is patriotic in red dress she makes touching Zoom call to war veterans

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked VE Day in a very special way - by making a...




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The royal family's favourite TV shows revealed




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Strictly's Gorka Marquez reveals daughter Mia will be dancing in Blackpool this year

It seems Strictly Come Dancing will be introducing a new dancer this year – Gorka...




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Robbie Williams and Ayda Field share adorable picture of son Beau

Robbie Williams and Ayda Field have shared a handful of images of baby Beau since his birth...




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GMB's Charlotte Hawkins shares rare picture with husband Mark and daughter Ella Rose to mark VE Day

Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins delighted fans on Friday as she shared a very...




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Emma Willis shows off daughter's purple hair as she pays tribute to husband Matt

Matt Willis turned 37 on Friday and wife Emma paid him the sweetest of tributes to mark his...




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Strictly's Janette Manrara reveals exciting baby plans with Aljaz Skorjanec

It seems Janette Marara has baby fever, and it's all thanks to Gorka Marquez and Gemma...




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Britain's Got Talent: who's got the Golden Buzzer so far?

Britain's Got Talent has been giving us perfect entertainment for the whole family to...




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This Morning's Phillip Schofield clarifies moving out reports as he is pictured with wife Stephanie at marital home

Phillip Schofield reportedly moved out of his marital home near Henley-on-Thames in...