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Dead celebrities are being digitally resurrected — and the ethics are murky

Recent projects involving deceased celebrities including Whitney Houston, Anthony Bourdain and Prince demonstrate the challenges of protecting an artist's image and works after they die.

Jenna Benchetrit

Entertainment August 8

Lil Nas X, DaBaby and the question of homophobia in hip hop

Entertainment August 7

Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas dead at age 70

Entertainment August 7

Retro arcade bars were making a comeback, but the pandemic was tough on the industry

Canada Toronto August 6

'Big Canadian reggae lion' Jo Jo Bennett dies at 81

Joseph "Jo Jo" Bennett, an influential member of Canada's reggae scene and a respected teacher, died on Tuesday, his friends told CBC News.

Canada Toronto August 6

Walt Disney Animation opening new studio in Vancouver

Film and television giant Walt Disney Animation Studios has announced the planned opening of a new studio in Vancouver set for January next year.

Canada British Columbia August 5

Canadian hip-hop legend Michie Mee writing memoir to be published in 2023

Michie Mee's coming book, which does not yet have a title, will be published in 2023 by Random House Canada.

Entertainment August 5

Louis C.K. announces first major tour dates since admitting to sexual misconduct

Entertainment August 5

Clifford the Big Red Dog pulled from TIFF lineup

Entertainment August 5

Grammys commit to more hiring diversity for 2022 show

Jonathan Landrum Jr.

Entertainment August 4

Actor John Cleese looking for a place in Huntsville, Ont., after Airbnb falls through

Entertainment August 4

Rihanna is now a billionaire, but not because of her music

Entertainment August 4

TIFF 2021: Oscar Peterson documentary, Cannes-winning Titane added to lineup

Entertainment August 4

Apple TV+ debuting Broadway's Come From Away on eve of 9/11 anniversary

Entertainment August 4

'More than just a concert': Vox Popular records musical performances for upcoming festival

Canada Thunder Bay August 4

CBC Investigates

Celebrated artist says he's Indigenous and a Sixties Scoop survivor. His family says he isn't

Nicole Williams

Canada Ottawa August 3

How Niagara museums plan to tell the story of COVID-19 50 to 100 years from now

Canada Hamilton August 3

President of Activision's Blizzard Entertainment resigns amid allegations of harassment, toxic work culture

Business August 3

Punjabi-English film shooting in Winnipeg 'a dream come true' for local actors, crew

Canada Manitoba August 3

Comedian Kathy Griffin to undergo surgery for lung cancer

Television August 2

Cape Breton music icon Kenzie MacNeil remembered as cultural giant

Canada Nova Scotia August 2

Rapper DaBaby cut from Lollapalooza music festival over recent homophobic comments

Entertainment August 1

Inspired by 14th-century poem, The Green Knight is latest Arthurian legend on big screen

Jenna Benchetrit

Entertainment August 3

The crime of the century? Why a 1979 Halifax Supertramp concert was cancelled

Richard Woodbury

Canada Nova Scotia July 31

Beach volleyballer Sarah Pavan finds new fans through love of anime series 'Haikyuu'

Sports Olympics Summer Sports Volleyball Beach July 31

Barenaked Ladies ready to return to stage after a Detour de Force

Entertainment July 31

Pop star Kris Wu detained by Beijing police on suspicion of sexual assault

Entertainment July 31

Broadway to require COVID-19 vaccination proof, masks for theatregoers

Entertainment July 30

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