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Simu Liu, left, and Ryan Peake of Nickelback perform during the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey

Actor Simu Liu flirts with possible album after singing again at Juno Awards

Kim’s Convenience star was in a high school boy band before becoming an actor

FILE - The cast of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” pose on the show’s set in New York, Sept. 22, 1992. From left, front row; Chris Farley, Al Franken and Melanie Hutsell. In middle row, from left: Chris Rock, Julia Sweeney, Dana Carvey and Rob Schneider. In back row, from left: Adam Sandler, David Spade, Ellen Cleghorne, Kevin Nealon, Phil Hartman and Tim Meadows. Sandler will be honored by a host of comedic and entertainment royalty Sunday, March 19, 2023, as he receives the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. (AP Photo/Justin Sutcliffe, File)

Sandler to receive Mark Twain Prize for lifetime in comedy

Sandler has starred in more than 30 Hollywood films

Michael Charles, an inductee of the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, is coming to Penticton’s Dream Cafe on April 22. (Submitted)

Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee ready to rock Penticton

Australia’s Michael Charles will be at the Dream Cafe on Saturday, April 22

FILE - Coolio appears at the 2015 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 25, 2015. A single from rapper, who died on Sept. 28, 2022 at age 59, “TAG You It,’” dropped Friday featuring Too $hort and DJ Wino. The estate of rapper Coolio plans to release a studio album, “Long Live Coolio,” later this year that the Grammy-winning hitmaker had been working on in the days before he died. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Posthumous album set from ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper Coolio

The estate of rapper Coolio plans to release a studio album later…

FILE - Coolio appears at the 2015 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 25, 2015. A single from rapper, who died on Sept. 28, 2022 at age 59, “TAG You It,’” dropped Friday featuring Too $hort and DJ Wino. The estate of rapper Coolio plans to release a studio album, “Long Live Coolio,” later this year that the Grammy-winning hitmaker had been working on in the days before he died. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Paris Hilton arrives at the LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles on Nov. 5, 2022. Hilton released her book, “Paris: The Memoir” on Tuesday, March 14. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner, File)

Paris Hilton is ready to reclaim her story, share ups, downs

New author talks about growing up a Hilton, ADHD and beig underestimated

FILE - Paris Hilton arrives at the LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles on Nov. 5, 2022. Hilton released her book, “Paris: The Memoir” on Tuesday, March 14. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner, File)
This image released by Paramount+ shows Patrick Stewart as Picard, left, and Ed Speleers as Jack Crusher in the “No Win Scenario” episode of “Star Trek: Picard.” (Trae Patton/Paramount+ via AP)

‘Star Trek’, swear words and TV characters’ changing mores

Gosh darn it, TV is changing our favourite characters, but is it for the better?

This image released by Paramount+ shows Patrick Stewart as Picard, left, and Ed Speleers as Jack Crusher in the “No Win Scenario” episode of “Star Trek: Picard.” (Trae Patton/Paramount+ via AP)
Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester during the Junos on Monday, March 13, 2023. Casey Hatherly, 37, has appeared in Edmonton court on a charge of mischief.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey

‘Just tell Avril I’m not mad,’ says topless B.C. Junos protester after being charged

Casey Hatherly facing mischief charge for jumping on stage to draw attention to environmental issues

Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester during the Junos on Monday, March 13, 2023. Casey Hatherly, 37, has appeared in Edmonton court on a charge of mischief.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey
The long-running Vancouver Folk Festival is back for another year, less than two months after funding issues threatened to permanently cancel the event. Festivalgoers are seen on the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Austin, Texas. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP

Vancouver Folk Festival revival is music to the ears of B.C.’s dedicated fans

Since demise was announced in January, substantial funding pledged, many volunteers stepped up

The long-running Vancouver Folk Festival is back for another year, less than two months after funding issues threatened to permanently cancel the event. Festivalgoers are seen on the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Austin, Texas. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP
Upside Cider is hosting the first annual 420 Kelowna Cannabis Music and Arts Celebration on April 20, 2023.(Upside Cider)

Kelowna cidery dropping booze for blunts this April

Upside Cider is hosting a cannabis party for 4.20

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Upside Cider is hosting the first annual 420 Kelowna Cannabis Music and Arts Celebration on April 20, 2023.(Upside Cider)
Saxophonist Campbell Ryga and trombonist Bob Rogers will be joined by Salmon Arm’s Jordan Dick (guitar), Jake McIntyre-Paul (bass) and Brian Pratt-Johnson (drums) when they perform as Interior Connections in a concert presented by the Salmon Arm Jazz Club at the Nexus at First on March 23, 2023. (Photo contributed)

Interior Connections to connect with Salmon Arm audience through music

Shuswap musicians to lend a hand in upcoming Salmon Arm Jazz Club presentation

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Saxophonist Campbell Ryga and trombonist Bob Rogers will be joined by Salmon Arm’s Jordan Dick (guitar), Jake McIntyre-Paul (bass) and Brian Pratt-Johnson (drums) when they perform as Interior Connections in a concert presented by the Salmon Arm Jazz Club at the Nexus at First on March 23, 2023. (Photo contributed)
Vernon’s own Redfish play The Bulldog at SilverStar Mountain Resort Friday, March 17. (Redfish image)

Old school rock band pumped to play back in Vernon

Redfish back on track with St. Patrick’s Day show

Vernon’s own Redfish play The Bulldog at SilverStar Mountain Resort Friday, March 17. (Redfish image)
Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester as she presents during the Junos Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey

Charges against topless protester during Juno Awards pending, Edmonton police say

Woman leapt on stage before being confronted by presenter Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester as she presents during the Junos Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey
FILE - Oprah Winfrey, a producer of the documentary "Sidney," about actor Sidney Poitier, appears at the premiere on Sept. 21, 2022 in Los Angeles. Winfrey announced that she had chosen Ann Napolitano’s book "Hello Beautiful" for her 100th book club pick. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Oprah Winfrey reflects on book club, announces 100th pick

For her 100th book club pick, Oprah Winfrey relied on the same…

FILE - Oprah Winfrey, a producer of the documentary "Sidney," about actor Sidney Poitier, appears at the premiere on Sept. 21, 2022 in Los Angeles. Winfrey announced that she had chosen Ann Napolitano’s book "Hello Beautiful" for her 100th book club pick. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
FILE - Lindsay Lohan appears the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show in New York on Feb. 9, 2023. Lohan is expecting her first child. The “Mean Girls” star announced her pregnancy on Instagram on Tuesday. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Lindsay Lohan announces pregnancy in Instagram post

Lindsay Lohan is expecting her first child. The “Mean Girls” star announced…

FILE - Lindsay Lohan appears the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show in New York on Feb. 9, 2023. Lohan is expecting her first child. The “Mean Girls” star announced her pregnancy on Instagram on Tuesday. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
Singer Anna Alessandra will be performing in Sicamous on Friday, March 24. (Contributed)

Texas-based singer to serenade Kelowna, Lillooet and Sicamous on B.C. tour

Anna Alessandra makes a stop at Owlhead Creek B&B on March 24

Singer Anna Alessandra will be performing in Sicamous on Friday, March 24. (Contributed)
This image released by Universal shows “Songs of Surrender” by U2. (Universal via AP)

Review: U2 reworks past in thrilling ‘Songs of Surrender’

Iconic rock act reworks a big chunk of its iconic catalog with mixed but worthwhile results

This image released by Universal shows “Songs of Surrender” by U2. (Universal via AP)
Director Anthony Shim and actress Choi Seung-yoon, of the film “Riceboy Sleeps,” are photographed in Toronto on Friday, September 9, 2022. After its September premiere, the mother-son film collected a slew of festival awards. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul

‘Riceboy Sleeps’ sparks frenzy of activity for B.C. writer-director Anthony Shim

Buzz-worthy B.C.-set immigrant drama finally set for wide cinema release

Director Anthony Shim and actress Choi Seung-yoon, of the film “Riceboy Sleeps,” are photographed in Toronto on Friday, September 9, 2022. After its September premiere, the mother-son film collected a slew of festival awards. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul
Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester as she presents during the Junos Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey

Topless protester crashes Junos, as Weeknd wins 5th award with album of the year

Unexpected moment set tone for energetic Junos where Weeknd’s smash hit ‘Dawn FM’ took top honours

Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester as she presents during the Junos Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey
Juno award-winner George Leach will be performing at the Pellsquepts Spring Winds Music Festival at Pierre’s Point on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (File photo)

Artists jump at chance to celebrate Indigenous culture at music festival near Salmon Arm

Pellsquepts Spring Winds Music Festival takes place at Pierre’s Point on March 18

Juno award-winner George Leach will be performing at the Pellsquepts Spring Winds Music Festival at Pierre’s Point on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (File photo)
Jonathan Williams will be performing in his first show in decades this week, at the Longhorn Pub for the St. Paddy’s Day Party. (Lianne Viau Photo)

Vernon musician breaks free from PTSD chains

Williams will be performing live at the Longhorn Pub for St. Paddy’s Day

Jonathan Williams will be performing in his first show in decades this week, at the Longhorn Pub for the St. Paddy’s Day Party. (Lianne Viau Photo)