Good afternoon from The Canadian Press Life/Arts department. Here are the latest stories from The Canadian Press. Questions can go to cassandra.szklarski@thecanadianpress.com
TOP STORIES:
Study finds potential for universal organs
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Elizabeth Ostrander spent two years on an organ transplant wait list, worrying about her oxygen levels any time she left home and wondering if she'd ever get the lungs she needed. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Words: 908, Photos: 1. This is a corrected story.
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Duane Lavold, musician known as Custom, dies at 54
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Alt-rock raconteur Duane Lavold rattled MTV censors who banned his salacious "Hey Mister" music video from the airwaves, but those closest to the musician say he was a gentle giant who aspired to greater heights than the controversy he drew in the post-Napster era. By David Friend. Words: 1163, Photos: 1
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Review: Sheila Heti offers a story strained by the surreal
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“Pure Colour,” by Sheila Heti (Farrar, Straus & Giroux): A world determined by death and desire drives Sheila Heti's “Pure Colour.” Interwoven by narrative, theory and criticism, Heti's latest novel, caught in between the fate of the human spirit and the origin of the universe, drifts through adoration and creation. By Amancai Biraben. With photo.
ICYMI:
'Night Raiders,' 'Sort Of' lead screen nominations
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada — A topical Indigenous thriller and a groundbreaking sitcom about a gender-fluid millennial lead the nominees for this year's Canadian Screen Awards. By Sadaf Ahsan. Words: 951, Photos: 1
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Randy Bachman's 'Vinyl Tap' returning to airwaves
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Randy Bachman says his rock 'n' roll radio show hasn't tapped out after all. By David Friend. Words: 483, Photos: 1
TODAY FROM AP ENTERTAINMENT:
UPDATES with BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL, BOB SAGET, NASCAR-WALLACE-NETFLIX, GLAAD AWARDS-RODRIGUEZ, NY FASHION WEEK- MICHAEL KORS, UTAH FILM INCENTIVES, NASCAR-DAYTONA 500-MURDOCH and MUSIC REVIEW-SHOVELS & ROPE. REMOVES JUSSIE SMOLLETT.
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OSCARS-TROY KOTSUR — Troy Kotsur is only the second deaf actor ever nominated for an Academy Award. In an interview, Kotsur talks about making history, his own “CODA” daughter and why playing Stanley Kowalski in “A Streetcar Named Desire” helped prepare him for “CODA.” By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 1,357 words, photos.
FASHION-BEVERLY JOHNSON — Beverly Johnson returned this week to her modeling roots and strutted the runways for designers Sergio Hudson and Bibhu Mohapatra, earning cheers. Johnson says Mohapatra’s show featuring all models of color is a welcome departure from her early career. By Brooke Lefferts. SENT: 410 words, photos, video.
With:
— NY FASHION WEEK-THE BLONDS — Coverage of The Blonds’ closing show at New York Fashion Week. By Leanne Italie. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos, video.
— NY FASHION WEEK-PRABAL GURUNG — Coverage of Prabal Gurung at New York Fashion Week. UPCOMING: 450 words by 7pm. By Jocelyn Noveck. AP Photos, video.
— NY FASHION WEEK- MICHAEL KORS — Coverage of Michael Kors runway show. By Beatrice Dupuy. SENT 450 words, photos, video.
BOB SAGET — A judge in Florida has agreed with a request from the family of comedian Bob Saget and temporarily prohibited the release of any photos, video or other records related to the investigation into his death. By Mike Schneider. SENT: 510 words, photo.
BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL — The Catalan family drama “Alcarràs” has won the Golden Bear award for best movie at the Berlin International Film Festival. Director Carla Simón’s film was picked Wednesday from a field of 18 by a seven-member jury under American filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. SENT: 265 words, photos.
NASCAR-WALLACE-NETFLIX — Bubba Wallace revisits his role in the national racial reckoning in an upcoming Netflix documentary. The six-episode series chronicles his decision to use his platform as NASCAR’s only fulltime Black driver to push for social and racial change. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. SENT: 970, photos.
PALESTINIANS-HAMAS TV — Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers are producing a new TV series. The 30-episode “Fist of the Free” presents Hamas fighters as scrappy heroes outwitting a better-armed Israeli military. By Wafaa Shurafa. SENT: 785 words, photos.
INDIA-OBIT-COMPOSER-BAPPI LAHIRI — Popular Bollywood singer and composer Bappi Lahiri, who won millions of fans with his penchant for feet-tapping disco music in the 1980s and 1990s, has died in a Mumbai hospital. By Ashok Sharma. SENT: 265 words, photo.
GLAAD AWARDS-RODRIGUEZ — Emmy-nominated “Pose” star Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez will be honored at the GLAAD Media Awards. Rodriguez will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for LGBTQ media professionals who promote LGBTQ acceptance on April 2 in Los Angeles. SENT: 230 words, photo.
UTAH FILM INCENTIVES — Kevin Costner wants Utah lawmakers to pass legislation that would give more tax rebates to film productions that shoot in Utah. SENT: 312 words.
NASCAR-DAYTONA 500-MURDOCH —NASCAR has named Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch the honorary starter of the season-opening Daytona 500. Murdoch is the executive chair and chief executive officer of Fox Corp. SENT: 116 words.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVIEW-UNCHARTED — By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Tuesday: 840 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-DOG — By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 700 words by 7 p.m. Thursday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE — By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. UPCOMING: 700 words by 9 a.m. Friday, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-ALICE GLASS — Reviewed by Beatrice Dupuy. SENT Tuesday: 355 words, cover image.
MUSIC REVIEW-SHOVELS & ROPE — Reviewed by Steven Wine. SENT Wednesday: 220 words.
BOOK REVIEW-FREE LOVE — By Tessa Hadley. Reviewed by Ann Levin. SENT Monday: 410 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-SMILE AND LOOK PRETTY — By Amanda Pellegrino. Review by Donna Edwards: SENT Monday: 430 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-PURE COLOUR — By Sheila Heti. Reviewed by Amancai Biraben. SENT Wednesday: 425 words, cover image.
THIS WEEK FROM AP LIFESTYLES:
TECH
3G-Shutdown-Explainer: As telecom companies rev up the newest generation of mobile service, called 5G, they’re shutting down old networks — a costly process that’s now prompting calls for a delay because many products out there still rely on the old standard, 3G. Users of many devices that rely on it -- from older phones to home-alarm systems to tracking systems for truckers and school buses -- say they aren’t ready to lose 3G yet. SENT Tuesday, photos.
GARDENING
Guns to Garden Tools: A Colorado-Springs-based nonprofit that draws inspiration from the Bible and and turns firearms into garden tools has disabled more than 1,000 firearms across the country since its inception in 2013. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
RELIGION
North Carolina Church-Racial Unity: More than five years after a Black congregation merged with a mostly white North Carolina church, Black and white members reflect on why they seek to be an example of unity and racial reconciliation in the American South. Across the U.S., research shows congregational diversity is growing, but most Black adults continue to worship with congregations and clergy that are mostly or all Black. By Aron Ranen. SENT Monday, photos, video.
HOMES
Right at Home: Latest in Lighting: When you turn on a light this winter, why not turn on some charm? Lighting designers continue to come up with new ways to hold a bulb and project light. A look at the latest creations. By Kim Cook. SENT Tuesday, 880 words, photos.
FOOD
The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook: From her popular blog Fresh Eggs Daily, Lisa Steele dispenses tips on egg handling and chicken raising. This month, she delivers a natural extension: a cookbook that showcases the versatile egg, “The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook.” By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Monday, 720 words, photos. With: Food-Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook-Angel Food Cake.
Bird Flu: Farms that raise turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs are on high alert fearing a repeat of a widespread bird flu outbreak in 2015 that killed 48 million birds across 15 states, costing hundreds of millions of dollars. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
Food-MilkStreet-Chocolate Tahini Pudding: Recipe: Mideast twist jazzes up chocolate dessert. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. SENT Monday, 450 words, photos.
FASHION:
Met-Gala-Exhibit-Film: Hollywood will have a strong presence at this year’s Met Gala in May — and not only on the red carpet. A group of top film directors including Sofia Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Regina King and last year’s Oscar winner Chloé Zhao will be a key part of the Costume Institute exhibit launching the gala in May. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Tuesday, 380 words, photo.
Ongoing coverage of New York Fashion Week. Monday: SENT LaQuan Smith, Tory Burch, Carolina Herrera. Tuesday: Anna Sui, UPCOMING, photos, video.
MONEY
NerdWallet-Millennial Money-Before You Quit: Want to quit your job? You’re not just walking away from a paycheck. If you’re not thoughtful with your exit strategy, you may leave money behind in less obvious places, like your commuter account or health savings plan. Read the fine print on your employer-provided benefits so you don’t leave money on the table. By Kelsey Sheehy of NerdWallet. SENT Tuesday, 870 words, photo.
NerdWallet-Liz Weston-What Caregiving Costs: Taking care of an older loved one is stressful, and some people don’t have much of a choice about quitting their jobs or taking a leave of absence. Those may not be your only options, though, and too many make decisions out of stress and fear. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. SENT Monday.
TRAVEL
Mardi Gras Preparations: New Orleans officials excited, cautious as Fat Tuesday nears. SENT Monday, photos.
WEDDINGS
Valentines Day-Group Wedding: I do, I do, I do: Mass Valentine’s wedding at Florida museum. SENT Monday, photos.
OLYMPICS
Gu's Choice: Eileen Gu: Navigating two cultures, judged by both of them. SENT Tuesday, photos.
Beijing-Athlete Activists: Winter Olympians champion climate, peace amid muted activism. SENT Tuesday, photos.
Athletes On-Free Time: Football, video games and dress-up are just some of the ways athletes at the Beijing Olympics are keeping busy when they’re not competing. SENT Monday, photos.
Competing for Another Country-Explainer: U.S.-born athletes have taken centerstage at the Winter Olympics in Beijing — for the host country, that is, generating scrutiny of nationality switching. SENT Monday, photos.
Around the Venues-Things Gu Loves: It seemed like the appropriate thing to ask on Valentine’s Day: What does ski superstar Eileen Gu love the most? The Stanford-bound 18-year-old, who is competing for her mom’s home country of China, thought about the question and came up with this list. SENT Monday, photos.
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In case you missed it:
VALENTINE’S DAY: Love and Logins; Valentines Indulgences; Book Review-Foreverland; NerdWallet-Kimberly Palmer-Romantic Money Moves.
WORK: Workplace-Relationships.
PLAY: Oscar Nominations-Where to Watch.
FOOD: Chicken Changes; Moxie Shortage; Food-MilkStreet-Miso Pulled Pork.
GARDENING: Starting Seeds Indoors.
FASHION: New York Fashion Week coverage of Proenza-Schuler, Christian Cowan, Christian Siriano, Brandon Maxwell, Sergio Hudson.
TECH: Samsung-Premium Phone Challenge.
SCHOOLS: Legacy Admissions; San Francisco-School Board Recall; States-Curriculum Battles.
HEALTH: Opioid Prescribing Guidelines; Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Long COVID.
CLIMATE: China-Beijing-Air Explainer; Bald Eagles-Vermont.
HOMES: Vacant Homes-Firefighters.
MONEY: Child Tax Credit-Explainer; NerdWallet-Millennial Money-Debt-Social Media; On The Money-NerdWallet-Financial Stress-Strategies.
TRAVEL: NerdWallet-Supply Chain-Hotels; Biden-Electric Vehicles.
OLYMPICS: Figure Skating Diversity; Beijing Snapshot: Shopping Lines; Mainstreaming Mental Health; Asian American Women.
PETS: Emotional Support Pig; Long-Lost Kitty.
HOW WE LIVED: Book Review-The Nineties.
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