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Canadian songwriters made on average $67 in royalties from digital platforms in 2021

Canadian songwriters made on average $67 in royalties from digital platforms in 2021

Overall Canadians gained record royalties from streaming platforms in 2021
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TD Victoria International JazzFest adds Bullen Park, Beacon Hill to venue roster

TD Victoria International JazzFest adds Bullen Park, Beacon Hill to venue roster

Multi-genre music festival offers local, international performers June 24 to July 3
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Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Chris Rock slap

Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Chris Rock slap

Comedian returns to stage for first time after incident
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Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting

Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting

67-year-old’s family announces condition impacting his cognitive abilities
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‘The Flash’ actor Ezra Miller arrested at Hawaii karaoke bar

‘The Flash’ actor Ezra Miller arrested at Hawaii karaoke bar

Police say Miller yelled obscenities and lunged at a man playing darts
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Social media explodes during Oscars; TV viewership doesn’t

Social media explodes during Oscars; TV viewership doesn’t

Oscars still top the ratings for the week, followed by March Madness basketball
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Foo Fighters cancel Victoria tour date following longtime drummer’s death

Foo Fighters cancel Victoria tour date following longtime drummer’s death

Taylor Hawkins died at the age of 50 on March 25
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Smaller casts, but still big performances on Island theatre’s 2022 show schedule

Smaller casts, but still big performances on Island theatre’s 2022 show schedule

The 39 Steps and Glory return to the lineup from postponed 2020 season
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Oscar wins for ‘CODA’ bring tears, elation to Deaf community

Oscar wins for ‘CODA’ bring tears, elation to Deaf community

When “CODA” won the Oscar for best picture in Los Angeles, movie stars from Samuel L. Jackson to Nicole Kidman waved their hands instead of clapping in recognition of the Deaf community. At home in suburban New York, Laurie Ann Barish cried, overcome by what she said was a long overdue feeling of acceptance.
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Black Academy’s Legacy Awards set for fall, to air on CBC

Black Academy’s Legacy Awards set for fall, to air on CBC

Toronto-based Black Academy was founded by actor-brothers Shamier Anderson and Stephan James
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