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The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal by Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which face class-action lawsuits in multiple provinces for allegedly profiting from third-party ticket reselling. Ticketmaster tickets and gift cards are shown at a box office in San Jose, Calif., on May 11, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Paul Sakuma

Court rejects Ticketmaster appeal in ticketbot resale class action

Ticket seller was asking court to toss out lawsuit tied to secondary ticket market

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal by Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which face class-action lawsuits in multiple provinces for allegedly profiting from third-party ticket reselling. Ticketmaster tickets and gift cards are shown at a box office in San Jose, Calif., on May 11, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Paul Sakuma
FILE - Gene Simmons, from left, Tommy Thayer, and Paul Stanley of KISS perform during the final night of the “Kiss Farewell Tour”at Madison Square Garden in New York on Dec. 2, 2023. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Kiss sells its brand and its music to Swedish firm owned by ABBA founder

Estimated $300M deal will see Kiss entertainment continue with holograms and other ventures

FILE - Gene Simmons, from left, Tommy Thayer, and Paul Stanley of KISS perform during the final night of the “Kiss Farewell Tour”at Madison Square Garden in New York on Dec. 2, 2023. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Actor and comedian George Carlin poses in a New York hotel March 19, 2004. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Fake George Carlin special coming down as settlement reached with estate

Hour-long show purportedly generated by AI tried to recreate comedian’s style and material

FILE - Actor and comedian George Carlin poses in a New York hotel March 19, 2004. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Former cast members of SCTV are reunited at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival on Saturday, March 6, 1999 in Aspen, Colo. From left front row are: Dave Thomas; Catherine O’Hara; Andrea Martin; Eugene Levy; and Martin Short. In the back row are Joe Flaherty, left, and Harold Ramis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/E Pablo Kosmicki

‘Funniest at the table’: comedy peers remember SCTV’s Joe Flaherty

Noted comedian dead after a short illness at 82

Former cast members of SCTV are reunited at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival on Saturday, March 6, 1999 in Aspen, Colo. From left front row are: Dave Thomas; Catherine O’Hara; Andrea Martin; Eugene Levy; and Martin Short. In the back row are Joe Flaherty, left, and Harold Ramis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/E Pablo Kosmicki
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‘Hairspray’ in Vancouver for a week of ’60s-era music/comedy starting April 2

Starting Tuesday night (April 2), Broadway Across Canada brings the musical comedy…

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FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the world premiere of the concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023. Swift’s Instagram message encouraging her 283 million followers to register to vote was nominated for a Webby in the best creator or influencer category. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earn Webby nominations for internet content

International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences announced the nominees on Tuesday

FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the world premiere of the concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023. Swift’s Instagram message encouraging her 283 million followers to register to vote was nominated for a Webby in the best creator or influencer category. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
The provincial government announced Roy Henry Vickers as BC Arts Council’s inaugural Elder-in Residence on Wednesday. (<a href="https://royhenryvickers.com/pages/artist-biography" target="_blank">royhenryvickers.com</a> photo)

Iconic artist Roy Henry Vickers named B.C.’s inaugural Elder-in-Residence

Provincial government makes announcement at Roy Henry Vickers Gallery in Tofino

The provincial government announced Roy Henry Vickers as BC Arts Council’s inaugural Elder-in Residence on Wednesday. (<a href="https://royhenryvickers.com/pages/artist-biography" target="_blank">royhenryvickers.com</a> photo)
Brian Tyree Henry arrives at the premiere of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” roars to an $80 million box office opening

Monster faceoff stomps its way to the 2nd-highest opening weekend of 2024

Brian Tyree Henry arrives at the premiere of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Langley country star Dallas Smith performs at CMAs in Nashville June 8, then days later he will take to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. (David McClister/Special to Langley Advance Times)

B.C. superstar Dallas Smith debuts at Opry

Langley rocker-turned-country-music sensation will be in Nashville performing this June

Langley country star Dallas Smith performs at CMAs in Nashville June 8, then days later he will take to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. (David McClister/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ewan McGregor and Alexa Goodall star in Paramount Plus series “A Gentleman in Moscow.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Paramount Plus

Spouses McGregor, Winstead have ‘incredible connection’ in ‘Gentleman in Moscow’

Chemistry continues for couple on new Netflix series

Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ewan McGregor and Alexa Goodall star in Paramount Plus series “A Gentleman in Moscow.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Paramount Plus
M. Emmet Walsh arrives at the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards, March 1, 2014, in Santa Monica, Calif. Walsh, the character actor who brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to films including “Blood Simple” and “Blade Runner,” died Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at age 88, his manager said Wednesday. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)

M. Emmet Walsh, unforgettable character actor from ‘Blood Simple,’ ‘Blade Runner,’ dies at 88

M. Emmet Walsh, the character actor who brought his unmistakable face and…

M. Emmet Walsh arrives at the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards, March 1, 2014, in Santa Monica, Calif. Walsh, the character actor who brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to films including “Blood Simple” and “Blade Runner,” died Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at age 88, his manager said Wednesday. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)
Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas. Two properties belonging to Combs’ in Los Angeles and Miami were searched Monday, March 25, 2024, by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Authorities searched Diddy’s properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here’s what to know

In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly performed…

Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas. Two properties belonging to Combs’ in Los Angeles and Miami were searched Monday, March 25, 2024, by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Nelson actor Hiromoto Ida plays Lord Kiyama in the Disney+ series Shogun. “One hundred people on the set and suddenly totally quiet, on this beautiful Japanese set, just sitting the Japanese way with beautiful kimonos … that makes me very calm and I enjoy it, like I was here and lived this time before.” Photo: Katie Yu/FX

Nelson actor becomes ruthless warlord in new Disney+ Shōgun series

Hiromoto Ida plays a feudal lord of 17th century Japanese samurai culture

Nelson actor Hiromoto Ida plays Lord Kiyama in the Disney+ series Shogun. “One hundred people on the set and suddenly totally quiet, on this beautiful Japanese set, just sitting the Japanese way with beautiful kimonos … that makes me very calm and I enjoy it, like I was here and lived this time before.” Photo: Katie Yu/FX
Cameron Diaz arrives for her 92Y In Conversation with Rachael Ray on April 5, 2016, in New York. Diaz and her musician husband, Benji Madden, say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy — Cardinal Madden — to their family. The couple announced the arrival of their son in an Instagram post they each shared Friday, March 22, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of ‘awesome’ baby boy, Cardinal, in Instagram post

Actress Cameron Diaz and her musician husband, Benji Madden, say they are…

Cameron Diaz arrives for her 92Y In Conversation with Rachael Ray on April 5, 2016, in New York. Diaz and her musician husband, Benji Madden, say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy — Cardinal Madden — to their family. The couple announced the arrival of their son in an Instagram post they each shared Friday, March 22, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Anne Murray prepares to present the award for group of the year at the Juno awards, in Halifax, Sunday, March 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Surprise welcome from Anne Murray opens Junos Halifax bash

Charlotte Cardin, Talk, the Beaches among top award winners at annual Canadian music gala

Anne Murray prepares to present the award for group of the year at the Juno awards, in Halifax, Sunday, March 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Canadian singer and songwriter Charlotte Cardin is seen in Montreal on Monday, March 14, 2022. Some of Canada’s top musical talent is set to be toasted tonight at the Juno Awards industry gala in Halifax. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Aysanabee, Tate McRae, Tobi lead Juno Award winners at pre-telecast Junos

Montreal singer Charlotte Cardin took home pop album of the year

Canadian singer and songwriter Charlotte Cardin is seen in Montreal on Monday, March 14, 2022. Some of Canada’s top musical talent is set to be toasted tonight at the Juno Awards industry gala in Halifax. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Production crews took over part of the Cineplex Odeon Meadowtown Cinemas parking lot on Wednesday, March 20, to film scenes for the upcoming Playdate movie. (Scott White - Shinobi Creative Productions/Special to The News)

New Kevin James movie takes over Pitt Meadows cinema

Filming stress tests will impact Golden Ears Way traffic on Sunday afternoon

Production crews took over part of the Cineplex Odeon Meadowtown Cinemas parking lot on Wednesday, March 20, to film scenes for the upcoming Playdate movie. (Scott White - Shinobi Creative Productions/Special to The News)
Tatiana Blades, left, and Sheenon Olson have their picture taken during Shakira’s official “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” album release party and immersive experience red carpet event, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

What to stream: Roadhouse revisited and Shakira’s first album in 7 years

A guide to what’s premiering this week for your entertainment pleasure

Tatiana Blades, left, and Sheenon Olson have their picture taken during Shakira’s official “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” album release party and immersive experience red carpet event, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
Deb Greenfield (right) of Yarrow and Holly McKeen of Chilliwack help set up ‘Clay 2024 - Passionate About Clay’ at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Lower Mainland potters share their passion with clay in Chilliwack show

Fraser Valley Potters Guild Association’s art exhibition is at Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Deb Greenfield (right) of Yarrow and Holly McKeen of Chilliwack help set up ‘Clay 2024 - Passionate About Clay’ at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
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PHOTOS: B.C. woman’s balloon art wins Top Twister awards at Chicago event

How Kristal Yee has twisted her way to global acclaim

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