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Jeff Cook, co-founder of country band Alabama, dies at 73
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on November 8th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the successful country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as “Song of the South” and “Dixieland Delight,” has died. He was 73. Cook had Parkinson’s disease and disclosed his diagnosis in 2017. He died Tuesday at his home in Destin, Florida, ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau slams N.B. premier Higgs for naming Kris Austin to bilingualism committee
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
OROMOCTO, N.B. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is strongly criticizing New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs for naming a minister known for his past criticism of bilingualism on a committee to review the province’s Official Languages Act. Trudeau told reporters today in Oromocto, N.B., it “doesn’t make sense” that Higgs chose former People’s Alliance of New ... Read More »
1 responseGreek museum displays 1st batch of artworks recouped from US
By Nicholas Paphitis, The Associated Press on November 8th, 2022
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – It’s a first symbolic step in a homecoming that will long outlast the 10-year Odyssey of ancient myth. For decades, an important part of Greece’s cultural heritage sparkled only for the very few in a U.S. billionaire’s private collection, until a groundbreaking deal for its gradual return to Athens. Now 15 ... Read More »
1 response18-carat pink diamond reaps $28.8 million at Geneva auction
By The Associated Press on November 8th, 2022
GENEVA (AP) – A pear-shaped 18-carat pink diamond billed as a rarity sold at a Geneva auction for 28.4 million Swiss francs ($28.8 million), including fees and taxes, on the lower end of the expected range. The “Fortune Pink” fancy vivid pink stone, said to be the largest of its kind and shape to go ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Trudeau to appear on ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ spinoff series
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
TORONTO – Justin Trudeau is swinging by the “werkroom” on an upcoming spinoff of “Canada’s Drag Race.” Producers of the drag queen competition series say the Prime Minister will make a special appearance on “Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. the World.” He’s the first world leader to visit the RuPaul-founded competition series, which has more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slain rapper Takeoff to be remembered at Atlanta celebration
By The Associated Press on November 8th, 2022
ATLANTA (AP) – Fans of the slain rapper Takeoff, a member of the hip-hop trio Migos who was shot and killed a week ago, will gather Friday to celebrate the 28-year-old’s life and musical contributions. Born Kirsnick Khari Ball, Takeoff was killed Nov. 1 in a shooting outside a Houston bowling alley. A woman and ... Read More »
1 responseAlanis Morissette says sexism led her to drop out of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame show
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
TORONTO – Alanis Morissette has taken to Instagram to explain her absence from a tribute performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday night in Los Angeles. The Ottawa-raised “You Oughta Know” singer was expected to join Olivia Rodrigo in duet of “You’re So Vain” to honour inductee Carly Simon. But Morissette ... Read More »
1 response18-carat pink diamond expected to auction off for up to $35M
By The Associated Press on November 8th, 2022
GENEVA (AP) – A pear-shaped 18-carat pink diamond is set to be sold at auction on Tuesday and is expected to fetch between $25 million and $35 million, Christie’s says. The “Fortune Pink” fancy vivid pink stone, said to be the largest of its kind and shape to go on the block, headlines the auction ... Read More »
1 responseCBC’s Vassy Kapelos moves to CTV News to host ‘Power Play’ and ‘Question Period’
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
OTTAWA – CBC star news anchor Vassy Kapelos is heading to CTV News Channel to host its daily flagship political show “Power Play.” CTV says Kapelos has been named chief political correspondent and will also helm CTV’s weekly “Question Period” starting Dec. 1. She takes the reins from previous host Evan Solomon, who announced last ... Read More »
1 responsePear-shaped pink diamond expected to reap $25-35M at auction
By The Associated Press on November 8th, 2022
GENEVA (AP) – A pear-shaped 18-carat pink diamond is set to be sold at auction on Tuesday and is expected to fetch between $25 million and $35 million, Christie’s says. The “Fortune Pink” fancy vivid pink stone, said to be the largest of its kind and shape to go on the block, headlines the auction ... Read More »
1 responseMusicians reconsider value of touring as competition soars, prices surge
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
TORONTO – Concertgoers are rushing back to shows and more musicians are on the road than venues can schedule. At first glance, it might seem like the live music scene is booming for everyone. “That’s not the case,” says music manager Sheri Jones. “It’s much harder to sell tickets.” With almost three years of postponed ... Read More »
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