Canada Arts news

British band Coldplay will not tour to promote their new album, but are working on how to make their gigs environmentally sustainable, lead singer Chris Martin said.

Apple Inc has cancelled the world premiere of movie The Banker, one of its first original films, as it investigates unspecified concerns surrounding the period drama.

A painting of the 19th century Cree leader Chief Poundmaker by P.E.I. artist Robert Harris, best known for his portrait of the Fathers of Confederation, sold at auction this week.

At 100 years of age, the remarkable Eleanor Collins has plenty left to give.

Wes Williams, the Godfather of Canadian hip hop, has earned a place in the Canadian Songwriters’ Hall of Fame for 'Let Your Backbone Slide,' which he composed on the graveyard shift at a mall.

A Pablo Picasso portrait has sold for $9.1 million, making it the most valuable work by a non-Canadian artist to sell at auction in the country.

Canadian music icon John Mann is dead at age 57. 

Music icon John Mann, frontman of the Canadian rock band Spirit of the West whose career spanned nearly 40 years, has died at age 57.

Members of British Columbia's legislature marked Canada's Transgender Day of Remembrance by viewing a documentary that follows a depressed, suicidal female teenager's three-year surgical and life-changing transition to a beaming male supermodel on the fashion runways of Paris.

The organization behind the Toronto International Film Festival says it has laid off 15 staff members after what it calls "a comprehensive review" of its five-year strategic plan.

With the shift toward more young talent, this year's awards push aside some superstars and established acts, sparking outrage from fans.

Shawn Mendes, Drake, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé and Northern Cree are among the Canadians headed to the Grammy Awards.

Billie Eilish, Lizzo and Lil Nas X are among the high-profile contenders vying for the Grammy Awards.

Billie Eilish, Lizzo and Lil Nas X are among the high-profile contenders vying for the Grammy Awards.

Disney says its new Disney Plus streaming service doesn't have a security breach, but some users have been shut out after hackers tried to break into their accounts.

Artwork by Emily Carr, Joan Mitchell and a solid contingent of female artists takes the spotlight at auction in Toronto Wednesday, at a time when the art world is making greater efforts at inclusion.

Some are panning international tidying guru Marie Kondo's new online store, saying it sells a lot of pricey items that will clutter your home. But KonMari consultants say it could "spark joy" for some fans.

Some are panning international tidying guru Marie Kondo's new online store, saying it sells a lot of pricey items that will clutter your home. But KonMari consultants say it could "spark joy" for some fans.

A Federal Court is ordering Canada's internet service providers to block websites for a company selling pirated television online, deeming that such a move wouldn't infringe on freedom of expression or net neutrality.

The three top money winners in Jeopardy history will vie for a share of $1.5 million US in January.

The three top money winners in Jeopardy history will vie for a share of $1.5 million in January.

Ian Williams has won the 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize, Canada's richest literary award for fiction, for his novel Reproduction. 

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The British photographer's images captured London's Swinging '60s, while he produced countless iconic portraits of figures like Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot and Nelson Mandela.

Black Eyed Peas musician will.i.am has accused a flight attendant from Australia's national carrier Qantas of being racist and rude to him on a flight.

Rapper Kanye West has taken inspiration from ancient Babylon for his next project: an opera called Nebuchadnezzar.

Reality TV star Kylie Jenner is selling a stake of her beauty brand to Coty, the owner of CoverGirl makeup.

On her 80th birthday, the revered author remembers backwoods adventures, royal encounters and the very moment she decided to be a writer.

Beyoncé and Jay Z's daughter won the Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award at Sunday's Soul Train Awards for co-writing her mom's hit Brown Skin Girl, a song celebrating dark and brown-skinned women.

Deck the Halls: Christmas Arts and Craft Fair  Coast Reporter

New Bloomington Arts Passport allows young artists to explore local performances  Indiana Daily Student

Nancy Livingston, tireless SF arts supporter, dies at 72  San Francisco Chronicle

Ryan Hiller will be playing at Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival -  KUSI

Arts Alliance Tulsa will host its annual event to benefit local arts programs  kjrh.com

Counter-extremism unit raid MARTIAL ARTS event in Moscow held by Antifa in honor of slain leader Bonebreaker (VIDEO)  RT

British media on Sunday slammed Prince Andrew's effort to rebut claims that he had sex with a teenager who says she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, branding his televised interview a complete public relations disaster.

British media on Sunday slammed Prince Andrew's effort to rebut claims that he had sex with a teenager who says she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, branding his televised interview a complete public relations disaster.

Beyond the Frame: Bin Han's Photo Series Presents Personal Story | Fringe Arts  The Link

Lake Superior Writers changes Duluth's literary arts scene  Duluth News Tribune

Residence at One Arts Plaza held open on Nov. 17  The Dallas Morning News

Sudbury seeking Celebration of the Arts nominations  The Kingston Whig-Standard

Netflix's The Crown echoes current events from Russian infiltration to strained international relations as it tackles 1960s and '70s Britain with an all-new cast.

Netflix's The Crown echoes current events from Russian infiltration to strained international relations as it tackles 1960s and '70s Britain with an all-new cast.

BAGA hosts festival of the arts on Saturday  Bismarck Tribune

Mercosur Visual Arts Biennial 12 announces curatorial team - Announcements  E-Flux

Culinary arts programs on the chopping block to save Vancouver School Board money  CTV News

New Village Arts is bringing buccaneer flair to music-filled adaptation of 'Around the World in 80 Days'  The San Diego Union-Tribune

Professor Snape Is Your Dark Arts Teacher with a New Statue  Bleeding Cool News

Sale of Hynes must include commitment to arts center  Boston Herald

LB Productions offers spin on Frozen II  Pique Newsmagazine