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The two-year-old son of Canadian musician David Foster and singer Katharine McPhee is lighting up the internet with his musical talents. (DavidFoster/Instagram)

2-year-old son of B.C.’s David Foster wows with drumming talents in viral video

Young drummer plays alongside a recording of Michael Jackson’s song ‘Rock with You’

The two-year-old son of Canadian musician David Foster and singer Katharine McPhee is lighting up the internet with his musical talents. (DavidFoster/Instagram)
Filmmaker Celine Song poses for a portrait in Toronto on Monday, May 29, 2023. Several Canadians are vying for Golden Globe awards tonight, including indie darling Song and blockbuster star Ryan Gosling. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Celine Song, Ryan Gosling, Martin Short among Canadians up for Golden Globes

Song’s debut feature, ‘Past Lives,’ is nominated in 5 categories

Filmmaker Celine Song poses for a portrait in Toronto on Monday, May 29, 2023. Several Canadians are vying for Golden Globe awards tonight, including indie darling Song and blockbuster star Ryan Gosling. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
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
<div>Streaming television changed how Canadians watch their favourite shows, but over the past year, prices have risen at nearly all of the major subscription services. This is the NETFLIX screen on a television in Pittsburgh, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gene J. Puskar</div>

Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada

Prices rose in Canada by an average of 12 per cent per year in 2022 and 2023

<div>Streaming television changed how Canadians watch their favourite shows, but over the past year, prices have risen at nearly all of the major subscription services. This is the NETFLIX screen on a television in Pittsburgh, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gene J. Puskar</div>
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)
Mariah Carey performs at the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, Dec. 31, 2017, in New York. Billboard has posted a list of top seasonal hits since 2010, and Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” has been No. 1 for 57 of the 62 weeks it has run, said Gary Trust, chart director. The Luminate data company said the song peaked at 387 million streams in 2019, the song’s 25th anniversary, although last year it had 353 million. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP, File)

Why Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ became so popular – and stayed that way

If anything about Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You”…

Mariah Carey performs at the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, Dec. 31, 2017, in New York. Billboard has posted a list of top seasonal hits since 2010, and Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” has been No. 1 for 57 of the 62 weeks it has run, said Gary Trust, chart director. The Luminate data company said the song peaked at 387 million streams in 2019, the song’s 25th anniversary, although last year it had 353 million. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP, File)
This image released by GKIDS shows Himi, voiced by Karen Fukuhara in English and AIMYON in Japanese, left and Mahito Maki, voiced by Luca Padovan in English and Soma Santoki in Japanese, in a scene from Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy And The Heron.” (Studio Ghibli/GKIDS via AP)

Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ is No. 1 at the box office

Top spot a first for the Japanese anime master

This image released by GKIDS shows Himi, voiced by Karen Fukuhara in English and AIMYON in Japanese, left and Mahito Maki, voiced by Luca Padovan in English and Soma Santoki in Japanese, in a scene from Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy And The Heron.” (Studio Ghibli/GKIDS via AP)
Canadian musician Myles Goodwyn, the former lead singer of April Wine, has died at age 75. Goodwyn poses for a portrait while promoting his memoir “Just Between You and Me,” in Toronto, Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Galit Rodan

Renowned musician and former April Wine singer Myles Goodwyn dead at 75

Canadian artist best known for helping to launch April Wine onto the international stage

Canadian musician Myles Goodwyn, the former lead singer of April Wine, has died at age 75. Goodwyn poses for a portrait while promoting his memoir “Just Between You and Me,” in Toronto, Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Galit Rodan
Musician Avril Lavigne signs her star at Canada’s Walk of Fame’s 25th Anniversary gala in Toronto, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Avril Lavigne, Rick Mercer honoured at Canada’s Walk of Fame anniversary gala

Walk of Fame honours notable Canadians in fields spanning from entertainment to humanitarianism

Musician Avril Lavigne signs her star at Canada’s Walk of Fame’s 25th Anniversary gala in Toronto, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
Celebrated musician Chad Allan, who carved a place in Canadian rock music history as co-founder of iconic bands the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died. He was 80. (The Guess Who/Facebook)

Chad Allan, founding member of Guess Who and BTO, dead at 80

Allan had suffered a number of strokes since 2017

Celebrated musician Chad Allan, who carved a place in Canadian rock music history as co-founder of iconic bands the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died. He was 80. (The Guess Who/Facebook)
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Paris Hilton announces the arrival of a baby daughter, London

Paris Hilton had a Thanksgiving surprise to share: a daughter named London.…

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Playland’s new ThunderVolt roller coaster is shown in drone video. (Source: PNE)

Playland’s new roller coaster has a name that suggests ‘electrifying speed’

The Italian-made ThunderVolt will start to roll in 2024

Playland’s new ThunderVolt roller coaster is shown in drone video. (Source: PNE)
Sean "Diddy" Combs. BPTV Video Screenshot

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse 1 day after it was filed

A lawsuit by singer Cassie containing allegations of beatings and abuse by…

Sean "Diddy" Combs. BPTV Video Screenshot
Colombian performer Shakira leaves court in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Global pop star Shakira is summoned on Monday to a Barcelona courthouse for the opening day of her trial for allegedly defrauding Spanish tax officials of millions of euros. Shakira faces six counts of failing to pay the Spanish government 14.5 million euros (now $15.8 million) in taxes between 2012 and 2014. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra)

Pop star Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trial

After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira…

Colombian performer Shakira leaves court in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Global pop star Shakira is summoned on Monday to a Barcelona courthouse for the opening day of her trial for allegedly defrauding Spanish tax officials of millions of euros. Shakira faces six counts of failing to pay the Spanish government 14.5 million euros (now $15.8 million) in taxes between 2012 and 2014. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra)
A Price is Right contestant was surprised to find out a six-night trip to New Westminster, B.C. was actually far less than he guessed it would be. (@adfvbricks/X/screenshot)

UPDATED: New West offering free trip for Price is Right player who lost out

Destination drew mockery from B.C. residents, but tourism board hoping to capitalize on publicity

A Price is Right contestant was surprised to find out a six-night trip to New Westminster, B.C. was actually far less than he guessed it would be. (@adfvbricks/X/screenshot)
Prince performs at the Forum, Feb. 18, 1985, in Inglewood, Calif. Fans of Prince, who was known nearly as much for his extravagant wardrobe as for his chart-topping hits, will have a chance to bid on some of the late musician’s sartorial splendor in an online auction running through Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing, File)

Prince’s puffy ‘Purple Rain’ shirt and other pieces from late singer’s wardrobe go up for auction

Fans of Prince, who was known nearly as much for his extravagant…

Prince performs at the Forum, Feb. 18, 1985, in Inglewood, Calif. Fans of Prince, who was known nearly as much for his extravagant wardrobe as for his chart-topping hits, will have a chance to bid on some of the late musician’s sartorial splendor in an online auction running through Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing, File)
The Chilliwack artist known as Pencil Fingerz has created the artwork for a track about to be released by rappers T-Pain (left) and Snoop Dogg.

B.C. artist Pencil Fingerz teams up with T-Pain and Snoop Dogg

Chilliwack artist said creating cover art for rappers was ‘definitely a bucket list gig’

The Chilliwack artist known as Pencil Fingerz has created the artwork for a track about to be released by rappers T-Pain (left) and Snoop Dogg.