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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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An aerial view shows a fire-damaged property, which appears to belong to Cara Delevingne, Friday, March 15, 2024, in the Studio City section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Model and actor Cara Delevingne’s Los Angeles home is destroyed in fire

The Los Angeles home of model and actor Cara Delevingne was destroyed…

An aerial view shows a fire-damaged property, which appears to belong to Cara Delevingne, Friday, March 15, 2024, in the Studio City section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
FILE - Ruby slippers once worn by Judy Garland in the “The Wizard of Oz” are displayed at a news conference on Sept. 4, 2018, at the FBI office in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Terry Jon Martin, the aging reformed mobster who has admitted stealing the slippers, gave into the temptation of “one last score” after an old mob associate led him to believe the famous shoes must be adorned with real jewels to justify their $1 million insured value according to a new memo filed ahead of his Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, sentencing in Duluth, Minn. (AP Photo/Jeff Baenen, File)

A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in ‘The Wizard of Oz’

A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft…

FILE - Ruby slippers once worn by Judy Garland in the “The Wizard of Oz” are displayed at a news conference on Sept. 4, 2018, at the FBI office in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Terry Jon Martin, the aging reformed mobster who has admitted stealing the slippers, gave into the temptation of “one last score” after an old mob associate led him to believe the famous shoes must be adorned with real jewels to justify their $1 million insured value according to a new memo filed ahead of his Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, sentencing in Duluth, Minn. (AP Photo/Jeff Baenen, File)
Finneas O’Connell, left, and Billie Eilish pose in the press room with the award for best original song for “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie” at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

‘Barbie’ ballad ‘What Was I Made For?’ makes Billie Eilish the youngest person to win 2 Oscars

What were Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell made for? Winning awards, apparently.…

Finneas O’Connell, left, and Billie Eilish pose in the press room with the award for best original song for “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie” at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
“Disney’s The Lion King” is among Broadway Across Canada musicals touring to Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre in 2025. (Contributed photo: Matthew Murphy/BAC)

‘Lion King,’ ‘Beetlejuice,’ other big-stage musicals coming to Vancouver in 2024-25

Plays and musicals coming to Vancouver stages during the 2024-25 season have…

“Disney’s The Lion King” is among Broadway Across Canada musicals touring to Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre in 2025. (Contributed photo: Matthew Murphy/BAC)
Jazz singer Eleanor Collins on television in 1955, left, and on a Vancouver concert stage in 2013. The Surrey resident died Sunday, March 5, 2024, in hospital at age 104. (Contributed photos)

‘Canada’s first lady of jazz’ and TV pioneer, B.C.’s Eleanor Collins dead at 104

Surrey resident was a groundbreaking figure in Canadian entertainment history

Jazz singer Eleanor Collins on television in 1955, left, and on a Vancouver concert stage in 2013. The Surrey resident died Sunday, March 5, 2024, in hospital at age 104. (Contributed photos)
American TV personality Bethenny Frankel posted a video to social media on Thursday (Feb. 22) of her visit to the Winners store in Abbotsford. (Screengrab from video)

VIDEO: RHONY’s Bethenny Frankel shops at Winners in Abbotsford

TV personality, in Vancouver area to film movie, posts video to social media

American TV personality Bethenny Frankel posted a video to social media on Thursday (Feb. 22) of her visit to the Winners store in Abbotsford. (Screengrab from video)
Taylor Swift embraces Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs won 25-22 against the San Francisco 49ers. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Taylor Swift gives $100,000 to the family of the woman killed in the Chiefs parade shooting

Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the woman…

Taylor Swift embraces Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs won 25-22 against the San Francisco 49ers. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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CONCERTS: City and Colour outshined by Rateliff’s Night Sweats in Vancouver

City and Colour kicked off a Canadian tour Tuesday (Feb. 6) in…

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France Cannes 2023 Killers of the Flower Moon Red Carpet William Belleau poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

B.C.’s William Belleau feeling at home on Hollywood’s red carpet

The Esket’emc actor continues to follow his dream, after Killers of the Flower Moon role

France Cannes 2023 Killers of the Flower Moon Red Carpet William Belleau poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
Actors Supinder Wraich (Sabrina Sohal) and Enrico Colantoni (as Vince Brambilla) in CBC’s new Surrey-set police drama, “Allegiance,” to debut Wednesday, Feb. 7. (Photo: Darko Sikman via CBC/Lark Productions)

Inside the ‘fictional world’ of CBC’s new Surrey-set police drama, out Feb. 7

‘Allegiance’ creator says the new series has nothing to do with city’s recent policing transition mess

Actors Supinder Wraich (Sabrina Sohal) and Enrico Colantoni (as Vince Brambilla) in CBC’s new Surrey-set police drama, “Allegiance,” to debut Wednesday, Feb. 7. (Photo: Darko Sikman via CBC/Lark Productions)
Host Jo Koy arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

‘Oppenheimer’ dominates Golden Globes, ‘Poor Things’ upsets ‘Barbie’ in comedy

Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic “Oppenheimer” dominated the 81st Golden Globes, winning five…

Host Jo Koy arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Taylor Swift arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Golden Globes fashion: Taylor Swift stuns in shimmery green and Margot Robbie goes full Barbie

Taylor Swift stunned in shimmery acid green custom Gucci at the newfangled…

Taylor Swift arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Patrick Stewart in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." (Photo courtesy Paramount Pictures/TNS)

Ashes of B.C. Star Trek fan set to go to space alongside famous stars

Son says Vancouver mother of 8 would be ‘just tickled’ to know where her remains are going

Patrick Stewart in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." (Photo courtesy Paramount Pictures/TNS)
Singer Paula Abdul poses with Idol Eyes audio glasses during the Pepcom Digital Experience before the start of the CES tech show, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Paula Abdul accuses ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit

Paula Abdul has accused former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexually…

Singer Paula Abdul poses with Idol Eyes audio glasses during the Pepcom Digital Experience before the start of the CES tech show, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Celine Dion has announced she is cancelling her “Courage” world tour as she continues to receive treatment for a rare neurological disorder. Dion gestures as she performs at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Sunday, July 31, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Celine Dion has lost control of her muscles due to illness, says her sister

Celine Dion’s sister says the Grammy Award-winning singer is facing further challenges…

Celine Dion has announced she is cancelling her “Courage” world tour as she continues to receive treatment for a rare neurological disorder. Dion gestures as she performs at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Sunday, July 31, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Russell Brand leaves the Troubabour Wembley Park theater in northwest London after performing a comedy set on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Three British news organizations are reporting that comedian and social influencer has been accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame. Brand denied the allegations. (James Manning/PA via AP)

Russell Brand questioned by London police over 6 more sexual offense claims, UK media say

Comedian Russell Brand has been questioned for a second time by police…

Russell Brand leaves the Troubabour Wembley Park theater in northwest London after performing a comedy set on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Three British news organizations are reporting that comedian and social influencer has been accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame. Brand denied the allegations. (James Manning/PA via AP)
Event signage appears above the red carpet at the annual Golden Globe Awards, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

‘Barbie’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by ‘Oppenheimer’

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods…

Event signage appears above the red carpet at the annual Golden Globe Awards, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Surrey resident Darylle Johnson was a contestant #273 in this fall’s “Squid Game: The Challenge,” a Netflix series. (Contributed photo)

Squid Game Battleship loss sinks B.C. woman’s hopes of $4.56M prize

Darylle Johnson recalls being a contestant on popular Netflix series, filmed in London a year ago

Surrey resident Darylle Johnson was a contestant #273 in this fall’s “Squid Game: The Challenge,” a Netflix series. (Contributed photo)
Abbotsford’s Skully White, who owns and operates Lullys Food Experience hotdog stand, is the subject of a new documentary by Lizzy Elliott. (Screengrab from video)

‘Hotdogs For Life’: B.C.’s kidney-donor ‘Hotdog King’ showcased in new film

Skully White’s efforts supporting kidney donations featured in Lizzy Elliott ‘s Telus Storyhive film

Abbotsford’s Skully White, who owns and operates Lullys Food Experience hotdog stand, is the subject of a new documentary by Lizzy Elliott. (Screengrab from video)