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Andrea Bain named new co-host of 'The Social' as Elaine Lui prepares to depart

Andrea Bain named new co-host of 'The Social' as Elaine Lui prepares to depart

TORONTO — Andrea Bain has been named the new full-time co-host of CTV's daytime talk series “The Social.
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Taylor Swift cost breakdown: Thrilled fans to start saving, but say cost of Toronto trip is worth it

Taylor Swift cost breakdown: Thrilled fans to start saving, but say cost of Toronto trip is worth it

Canadian fans who managed to score tickets for one of Taylor Swift's highly anticipated six shows in Toronto have already spent a good chunk of money.
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Prague government opposes local performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko

Prague government opposes local performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko

PRAGUE (AP) — The local government in Prague said Monday that it “unequivocally" opposes a scheduled performance by Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko in the Czech capital while Russia wages war on Ukraine .
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Smash hit musical 'Chicago' to return to Toronto for holiday run

Smash hit musical 'Chicago' to return to Toronto for holiday run

TORONTO — The smash Broadway hit "Chicago" will return to Toronto at the end of the year. Mirvish Productions says the musical will play at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre from Dec. 27 to Jan. 6.
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Canadian TV series centred on race and identity among projects added to TIFF lineup

Canadian TV series centred on race and identity among projects added to TIFF lineup

TORONTO — A documentary series challenging problematic beliefs about Canada’s Black history and another centring the life experience of 11 First Nations in Quebec are among the latest additionsto the Toronto International Film Festival lineup.
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CNN revamps schedule, with new roles for Phillip, Coates, Wallace and Amanpour

CNN revamps schedule, with new roles for Phillip, Coates, Wallace and Amanpour

NEW YORK (AP) — CNN is making dramatic changes to its lineup, announcing Monday that it was giving Abby Phillip and Laura Coates new weeknight shows and launching new weekend programs with Christiane Amanpour and Chris Wallace.
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Music Review: Gregory Alan Isakov returns with understated style and grace on 'Appaloosa Bones'

Music Review: Gregory Alan Isakov returns with understated style and grace on 'Appaloosa Bones'

Gregory Alan Isakov, “Appaloosa Bones” (Dualtone/Suitcase Town Music) Gregory Alan Isakov surfaces on old playlists as the artist most likely to send you looking to remind yourself who that is — so sweetly and gently understated that it's sometimes e
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Book Review: Small-town politics and big family drama drive crime thriller 'Where the Dead Sleep'

Book Review: Small-town politics and big family drama drive crime thriller 'Where the Dead Sleep'

“Where the Dead Sleep” by Joshua Moehling (Poisoned Pen Press) “Where the Dead Sleep” begins pleasantly enough: Detective Ben Packard is back, becoming more comfortable with Sandy Lake, making his rounds as acting sheriff at the small Minnesota town'
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 20-26

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 20-26

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 20-26: Aug. 20: News anchor Connie Chung is 77. Trombone player Jimmy Pankow of Chicago is 76. Actor Ray Wise (“Reaper,” ″Twin Peaks”) is 76. Actor John Noble (“Lord of the Rings” films) is 75.
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Beloved 2000s Irish boy band Westlife set to embark on first-ever North American tour

Beloved 2000s Irish boy band Westlife set to embark on first-ever North American tour

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Irish boy band Westlife are set to perform in North America for the first time in their 20-plus year history. Westlife has sold more than 55 million records, released 36 No. 1 albums, and earned over one billion streams on YouTube.
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