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A rendering of the new PNE Amphitheatre, which is expected to be complete by 2026 and hold up to 10,000 people. (Revery Architecture)

Design of new PNE Amphitheatre revealed, with opening expected by 2026

PNE says sponsors will be able to bid for naming rights

A rendering of the new PNE Amphitheatre, which is expected to be complete by 2026 and hold up to 10,000 people. (Revery Architecture)
FILE - Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury performs, in Cologne, Germany, on Sunday, July 20, 1986 file photo. Freddie Mercury’s extensive collection of costumes, fine art, and even handwritten working lyrics to “We Are the Champions” will be auctioned in Sept. 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Arndt, File)

Freddie Mercury’s eclectic collection of ‘clutter’ for sale

Late Queen singer’s costumes and hand-written lyrics among the items available at auction

FILE - Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury performs, in Cologne, Germany, on Sunday, July 20, 1986 file photo. Freddie Mercury’s extensive collection of costumes, fine art, and even handwritten working lyrics to “We Are the Champions” will be auctioned in Sept. 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Arndt, File)
This image provided by Mattel, Inc., Tuesday, April 25, 2023, shows its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome. Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie and "ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome," the company said. (Mattel, Inc. via AP)

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with…

This image provided by Mattel, Inc., Tuesday, April 25, 2023, shows its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome. Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie and "ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome," the company said. (Mattel, Inc. via AP)
(Photo by Wayne Walker)

Live sketch comedy Middle Raged coming to Creston stage

This hilarious comedy stars Geri Hall and Gary Pearson exploring life between 30 and 65

(Photo by Wayne Walker)
FILE - Actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte from the documentary film "Sing Your Song," poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Victoria Will, file)

Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

Groundbreaking actor and singer became an activist, humanitarian

FILE - Actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte from the documentary film "Sing Your Song," poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Victoria Will, file)
Fireworks explode behind the downtown Vancouver skyline as a pyrotechnic team from Croatia closes out the final night of the Honda Celebration of Light, in Vancouver, on Saturday August 3, 2019. The three competing countries for 2023 were announced on April 24, and include Australia, Mexico and the Philippines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

3 competing countries announced for Vancouver’s 2023 Celebration of Light

Fireworks set to return to English Bay on July 22, 26 and 29

Fireworks explode behind the downtown Vancouver skyline as a pyrotechnic team from Croatia closes out the final night of the Honda Celebration of Light, in Vancouver, on Saturday August 3, 2019. The three competing countries for 2023 were announced on April 24, and include Australia, Mexico and the Philippines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Len Goodman arrives at the premiere for 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End' in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, May 19, 2007. Len Goodman, an urbane long-serving judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing,” has died, his agent said Monday, April 24, 2023. He was 78. A former dancer, Goodman was a judge on “Strictly Come Dancing” for 12 years from its launch on the BBC in 2004. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Dancing With the Stars’ judge Len Goodman dies at 78

Len Goodman, a long-serving judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly…

Len Goodman arrives at the premiere for 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End' in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, May 19, 2007. Len Goodman, an urbane long-serving judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing,” has died, his agent said Monday, April 24, 2023. He was 78. A former dancer, Goodman was a judge on “Strictly Come Dancing” for 12 years from its launch on the BBC in 2004. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
Lead singer Bono and guitarist The Edge will be performing in U2’s upcoming “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere” Las Vegas shows starting Sept. 29. The band’s special five-night run of shows will be held until Oct. 8 at The Venetian’s MSG Sphere. (AP Photo)

U2 creating new experience with Sphere Las Vegas concerts

Iconic Irish rock band returns to the stage for first time in four years at cutting-edge venue

Lead singer Bono and guitarist The Edge will be performing in U2’s upcoming “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere” Las Vegas shows starting Sept. 29. The band’s special five-night run of shows will be held until Oct. 8 at The Venetian’s MSG Sphere. (AP Photo)
FILE - Ed Sheeran performs at Z100’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 10, 2021, in New York. Jury selection and opening statements are expected to begin Monday, April 24, 2023, in a trial that mashes up Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” with Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Did Ed Sheeran hit pilfer Marvin Gaye classic? Trial to tell

Suit alleges Ed Sheeran’s ‘Thinking Out Loud’ robbed from Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’

FILE - Ed Sheeran performs at Z100’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 10, 2021, in New York. Jury selection and opening statements are expected to begin Monday, April 24, 2023, in a trial that mashes up Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” with Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Lizzo arrives at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. In a concert Friday, April 21, 2023 in Knoxville, Tenn., Lizzo filled the stage with drag queens in a glittery protest against the state’s legislation designed to restrict drag performances in public. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law

Pending legislation looks to restrict drag performances

FILE - Lizzo arrives at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. In a concert Friday, April 21, 2023 in Knoxville, Tenn., Lizzo filled the stage with drag queens in a glittery protest against the state’s legislation designed to restrict drag performances in public. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Jack Black arrives at the premiere of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles. (Photo by Allison Dinner/Invision/AP)

Wahoo! ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is No. 1 for third week

Film rakes in close to $1 billion in box office sales in less than 3 weeks

Jack Black arrives at the premiere of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles. (Photo by Allison Dinner/Invision/AP)
Smokey Robinson’s new album is called “Gasms”. (TLR Music Group/ADA Worldwide via AP)

New this week: David Bowie, ‘Fatal Attraction’ and Smokey

Upcoming for your viewing, playing and listening pleasure

Smokey Robinson’s new album is called “Gasms”. (TLR Music Group/ADA Worldwide via AP)
FILE - Striking writers walk the picket line outside Paramount Studios on Dec. 13, 2007, in Los Angeles. In an email to members Monday, April 17, 2023, leaders of the Writers Guild of America said nearly 98% of voters said yes to a strike authorization if a new contract agreement is not reached with producers. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

U.S. TV and film writers authorize strike over pay, other issues

Writers Guild of America has 98% strike mandate, last strike happened in 2007

FILE - Striking writers walk the picket line outside Paramount Studios on Dec. 13, 2007, in Los Angeles. In an email to members Monday, April 17, 2023, leaders of the Writers Guild of America said nearly 98% of voters said yes to a strike authorization if a new contract agreement is not reached with producers. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)
A new song called “Heart On My Sleeve” has gained large attention online, but it’s using the work of Drake and The Weeknd without their consent. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Invision - Jonathan Short

A new Drake x The Weeknd song just dropped – but it’s an AI fake

Copyright law around generative AI remains murky

A new song called “Heart On My Sleeve” has gained large attention online, but it’s using the work of Drake and The Weeknd without their consent. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Invision - Jonathan Short
A costumed ticket holder attends “The Phantom of the Opera,” final Broadway performance at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ closes on Broadway after 35 years

Flagship London run continues, and other productions are being staged around the world

A costumed ticket holder attends “The Phantom of the Opera,” final Broadway performance at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham announced $600,000 Monday afternoon as the provincial legislature hosted local and provincial book and magazine as part of BC Book Day. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

Provincial grant to boost B.C. book publishers dealing with rising costs

B.C. book, magazine publishers receive $600,000 to help with shipping, printing costs

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham announced $600,000 Monday afternoon as the provincial legislature hosted local and provincial book and magazine as part of BC Book Day. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
This image released by A24 shows Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from “Beau is Afraid.” (Takashi Seida/A24 via AP)

‘Mario’ tops charts again; ‘Beau is Afraid’ wins in limited

‘Mario’ scored the best 2nd weekend ever for an animated movie in North American theaters

This image released by A24 shows Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from “Beau is Afraid.” (Takashi Seida/A24 via AP)
This combination of images shows promotional art for “Ghosted,” a film premiering April 21 on Apple TV+, and “The Diplomat,” a series premiering April 20 on Netflix. (Peacock/Apple TV+/Netflix via AP)

New this week: ‘Judy Blume,’ Rodrigo y Gabriela, Minecraft

Coming this week for your gaming, listening and watching pleasure

This combination of images shows promotional art for “Ghosted,” a film premiering April 21 on Apple TV+, and “The Diplomat,” a series premiering April 20 on Netflix. (Peacock/Apple TV+/Netflix via AP)
Marsha Stephanie Blake, left to right, Aaron Pierre, Clement Virgo, Kiana Madeira and Lamar Johnson all from the movie “Brother” pose for a photo at the Cinematic Arts Awards evening at the Canadian Screen Awards, in Toronto, on Thursday, April 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

‘Brother’ nabs 12 film Canadian Screen Awards ahead of gala honouring best in TV

Clement Virgo’s coming-of-age film won 12 of the 14 awards it was nominated for

Marsha Stephanie Blake, left to right, Aaron Pierre, Clement Virgo, Kiana Madeira and Lamar Johnson all from the movie “Brother” pose for a photo at the Cinematic Arts Awards evening at the Canadian Screen Awards, in Toronto, on Thursday, April 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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French DJ Clozee to headline Bass Coast in Merritt

Lineup announced for annual music fest

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