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Raymond Moriyama, renowned Canadian architect behind iconic buildings, dies at 93

Raymond Moriyama, renowned Canadian architect behind iconic buildings, dies at 93

TORONTO — Raymond Moriyama, a renowned architect behind the design of some of Canada's most iconic buildings, has died. He was 93. A spokesperson for the architecture firm he founded said Moriyama died on Friday, but offered few other details.
For at least a day, all the world is 'Margaritaville' in homage to Jimmy Buffett

For at least a day, all the world is 'Margaritaville' in homage to Jimmy Buffett

KEY WEST, Florida (AP) — All the world was “Margaritaville” on Saturday, from Key West to New York City and beyond, as legions of fans mourned the passing of beach-bum balladeer Jimmy Buffett at the age of 76.
'Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett, who maintained Canadian roots while turning beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76

'Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett, who maintained Canadian roots while turning beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen con

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide.
Carlo Chatrian to step down as artistic director of the Berlin film festival

Carlo Chatrian to step down as artistic director of the Berlin film festival

BERLIN (AP) — The artistic director of the Berlin International Film Festival, Carlo Chatrian, said on Saturday that he will step down next year after Germany's culture minister announced a new management structure for the event.
Japan's synthesized singing sensation Hatsune Miku turns 16

Japan's synthesized singing sensation Hatsune Miku turns 16

CHIBA, Japan (AP) — Hatsune Miku has always been 16 years old and worn long aqua ponytails. She is Japan's most famous Vocaloid — a computer-synthesized singing voice software that, in her case, comes with a virtual avatar.
Officials can't interfere with local Tennessee Pride festival under anti-drag law, judge rules

Officials can't interfere with local Tennessee Pride festival under anti-drag law, judge rules

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Accomplished stage actor, pioneering theatre director Marti Maraden dies at 78

Accomplished stage actor, pioneering theatre director Marti Maraden dies at 78

TORONTO — Stage actor Marti Maraden, who helped break down barriers for women as an early theatre director in Canada, has died at age 78. Mirvish Productions says Maraden faced a sudden illness while visiting her family in Sweden.
After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Denis LePage, co-founder of Montreal disco powerhouse duo Lime, dies at 74

Denis LePage, co-founder of Montreal disco powerhouse duo Lime, dies at 74

TORONTO — Disco producer Denis LePage had a knack for drawing revellers to the dance floor, and in the heart of Montreal’s pumping 1980s nightlife, the musician's hitmaking skills were unmistakable.
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