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Michael Jackson promoter found not negligent in singer's death

The promoter of Michael Jackson's ill-fated comeback concerts was not negligent in hiring the doctor convicted of killing the superstar, a jury ruled Wednesday, four years after the death stunned the world and sent the popularity of his music soaring. More 10:06 PM ET read comments
- Timeline Michael Jackson: Major events in his career, recent developments 1:10 PM ET video
Cory Monteith's overdose detailed in coroner's report

The Coroners Service of British Columbia has released the final report on the death of Glee star Cory Monteith, describing the circumstances surrounding the 31-year-old actor's death. More 6:24 PM ET read comments video
- Cory Monteith 'very positive' in days before his death 12:26 AM ET video
Justin Bieber won't be charged for alleged threats

Justin Bieber won't face criminal charges for allegedly threatening a neighbour who complained about his driving. More 11:06 PM ET read comments
- Justin Bieber accused of reckless driving after ex-NFLer's complaint 10:17 AM ET

Vancouver's Colleen Heslin wins $25K Canadian Painting Competition 6:28 PM ET read comments
Tom Clancy, bestselling novelist, dies at 66 9:59 PM ET read comments video audio
Joseph Boyden, Austin Clarke up for Governor General's lit awards 5:35 PM ET read comments video
Canada Reads 2014 to highlight inspirational novels 11:35 AM ET read comments
Bridget Jones' Mark Darcy dies in 3rd book, fans horrified 5:40 PM ET
Exclusive Confederation Centre asks to keep grant for cancelled show 12:25 PM ET read comments

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Boycott Barilla, Dump Stoli: the value of hashtag-driven boycotts by Arts Online Sep. 30, 2013 12:30 PM If you were among those who recently rejected Stolichnaya in favour of a non-Russian brand of vodka to help draw international attention to Russia's anti-gay legislation, you might want to think twice. Hashtag-driven boycotts are not always the most effective way to make a point.
Bidding farewell to Breaking Bad by Eli Glasner Sep. 30, 2013 1:35 AM No one wants to say goodbye, but Walt White's reign on cable TV definitely ended with a bang. Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan and his posse of writers gave fans almost everything we could have asked for. Eli Glasner takes a last look and bids farewell to one of TV's favourite anti-heroes.
Music marathons: artistic endurance tests for the fleet-fingered by Arts Online Sep. 27, 2013 8:00 AM Music isn't usually associated with endurance, unless you live next door to someone learning to play the violin. But Canadian pianist and composer Frank Horvat is the latest to embark on a music marathon, a growing practice requiring both talent and endurance.
Justin Bieber on Between Two Ferns by Arts Online Sep. 26, 2013 3:21 PM Zach Galifianakis is a master of awkward humour, but the latest edition of his hilarious, Webby Award-winning faux-talk show Between Two Ferns -- featuring controversy-plagued pop star Justin Bieber -- takes the cake. In an uproarious and cringe-inducing five minutes that feels surreal and brutally honest, Galifianakis skewers Stratford, Ont.'s Biebs.
Emmys 2013: the winners and losers by Eli Glasner Sep. 23, 2013 2:23 PM Last night's Emmy telecast had its share of predictable winners (Modern Family, Breaking Bad) and losers (Jon Hamm, Kerry Washington) but there were some surprises in the oddly lumpy and long awards show. Here are some of the highlights and lowlights.

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