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Legendary U.K. journalist Bill Deedes dies at 94: British journalist Bill Deedes, the inspiration for the hapless reporter in Evelyn's Waugh's satirical novel 'Scoop,' has died at age 94. more »

Iran accused of campaign against the press after arrests: Iranian judges have arrested three journalists and issued a statement accusing them of publishing \"lies\" about the regime of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. more »
Lohan sued for causing emotional distress: A passenger in the car allegedly chased by Lindsay Lohan is suing the actress for assault and negligence. more »
Radio host Imus settles with CBS: Infamous U.S. radio host Don Imus has reached a settlement with his former CBS bosses and is even rumoured to be headed back onto the airwaves soon. more »
2 arrests reported in killing of Somali-Canadian journalist: Two men have been arrested in Somalia in the killings of two prominent journalists, including a Somali-Canadian, Mogadishu's mayor said Sunday. more »
Merv Griffin, talk show host and Jeopardy creator, dies of cancer: Merv Griffin, who first found fame as a talk show host and later parlayed his Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune game shows into a multimillion-dollar empire, has died at 82. more »
Oops, she did it again: Britney car mishap on video: A Los Angeles woman has paparazzi photographers and videographers to thank, after they revealed who had scratched her parked car without leaving a note: pop singer Britney Spears. more »
National Post limits Atlantic sales to Halifax: National Post readers across Atlantic Canada will now have to travel to Halifax if they want an actual print copy of the national newspaper. more »
Former Radio-Canada journalist named as a CRTC commissioner: Former Radio-Canada journalist Michel Morin has been appointed as a new commissioner with the Canadian radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission. more »
Money keeps rolling in for private radio: The profit margin in private radio in 2006 was the third fattest in 40 years, even though nearly half of all AM stations did not break even, Statistics Canada says. more »

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New Order, Happy Mondays bid farewell to 'Mr. Manchester' Anthony Wilson: Figures from the British music and TV worlds gathered at a church in downtown Manchester to bid farewell to music mogul Anthony Wilson, the man behind Happy Mondays and New Order.
Pavarotti still in hospital, undergoing cancer tests: Opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti is still in hospital undergoing tests related to pancreatic cancer after being admitted Aug. 8, a hospital in Modena, Italy, revealed on Monday.
Country singer Garth Brooks comes out of retirement: Country singer Garth Brooks has come out of a seven-year, self-imposed retirement to release a new album.

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Vancouver actor nabs CSI role: Vancouver actor Jessica Lucas has landed a recurring role on the hit CBS show 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' as new recruit Ronnie.
Ever-present Seacrest tapped as Emmy host: American Idol host Ryan Seacrest will add yet another hosting gig to his busy schedule next month: the Emmy Awards.
Bada Bing stripper poles, disco ball up for grabs at Sopranos set auction: Hardcore fans of The Sopranos will get a chance this week to snap up fixtures from the fictional Bada Bing strip club — one of the recently completed TV drama's regular sets.

Books »

D.H. Lawrence papers donated to university: Manuscripts, letters and other documents belonging to writer D.H. Lawrence have been donated to Nottingham University in England and will be made public for the first time.
J.K. Rowling writing crime novel says report: A British newspaper says Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is writing a detective novel.
Artists honoured for comics hailing nostalgia, everyday life: Canadian comic artists Joe Ollman of Hamilton, Ont. and Rebecca Kraatz of Dartmouth, N.S. are the latest winners of the Doug Wright Award for cartooning in Canada.

Film »

Jet Li lashes out at Chinese film censorship: Action movie star Jet Li has harshly criticized Chinese officials for their heavy censorship of foreign films, complaining that none of his Hollywood pictures have been screened in his homeland.
Serbian town fights disaster image with Rocky statue: A town in Serbia is fighting its disaster-prone image by erecting a statue of Rocky Balboa, the boxer played in the movie series by actor Sylvester Stallone.
German extras injured on set of Tom Cruise film: Another incident in Germany has put Tom Cruise's Second World War-era film about a famous Adolf Hitler assassination plot into the headlines once again.

Art & Design »

Artist Altmejd's Biennale work headed to Toronto: The unusual art installation David Altmejd created for the Canadian pavilion at this year's Venice Biennale's will find a new home at the Art Gallery of Ontario next year, organizers announced Monday.
Hundreds go naked at photo shoot to expose global warming: About 600 people volunteered to be photographed naked by artist Spencer Tunick at a Swiss glacier to bring attention to global warning.
Edmonton to host homage to U.S. artist Ruscha and 1950 Ford: A Fort Saskatchewan artist has challenged 100 artists to draw a 1950 Ford from memory for an upcoming show at the Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton.

Theatre »

Richard Bradshaw of Canadian Opera Company dies at 63: Richard Bradshaw, general director of the Canadian Opera Company and the man who brought an opera house to Toronto, has died.
Canadian women give Edinburgh comedy that travels: They've had to slow down their shtick so U.K. audiences can understand their accents, but a group of Canadian comediennes still has them laughing in Edinburgh.
Atlantic Theatre Festival needed more support: artistic director: Ongoing financial troubles and a lack of interest among theatregoers are being blamed for the collapse of the Atlantic Theatre Festival in Wolfville.

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