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The Canadian Press

Lifestyle

Life/Arts news advisory for Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022

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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:

Spotify says it will grant Young's request to remove music

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NEW YORK (AP) - Neil Young's music will be removed from Spotify at his request, following the veteran rock star's protest over the streaming service airing a popular podcast that featured a figure criticized for spreading COVID misinformation. Spotify, in a statement on Wednesday, said that it regretted Young's decision, “but hope to welcome him back soon.” By David Bauder. With photo.

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Canadian indie band the Elwins call it quits

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Canadian pop-rock band the Elwins say they've decided to break up as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the future of touring life. By David Friend. Words: 614, Photos: 1

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Canada Reads shortlist features Esi Edugyan

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Books by award-winning authors Esi Edugyan and Omar El Akkad are among the titles set to be debated on CBC's "Canada Reads." By Sadaf Ahsan. Words: 236, Photos: 1

ICYMI:

Ontario concerts, live theatre face new hurdles

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Advocates in Ontario's live music industry say upcoming shows big and small hang in the balance as they face provincial restrictions that are tougher on concert and live theatre venues than other entertainment spaces. Many in the province's live music and performing arts industries say they're being treated unfairly as new rules that go into effect on Jan. 31 hold many of their venues at 50-per cent capacity until at least mid-March. By David Friend. Photos: 1. Moved on both the Entertainment and Business wires. Latest update RECASTS with Billie Eilish postponing shows in Toronto and Montreal.

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Kids should get the COVID-19 shot, NACI says

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- The National Advisory Committee on Immunization has urged kids aged five to 11 to get their two doses of an mRNA COVID-19 shot, and also recommends a third dose for immunocompromised kids. By Laura Osman. Words: 406, Photos: 1. Moved on the National wire.

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Performing arts sector hit by COVID-19: StatCan

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Widespread capacity limits, venue closures and other government-mandated COVID-19 safety measures left Canada's performing arts sector facing a major financial downfall in 2020. By David Friend. Words: 272, Photos: 1. Moved on both the Entertainment and Business wires.

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Four-part doc on 1972 Summit Series heads to CBC

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- A four-part documentary series about 1972's legendary Canada-USSR hockey battle is bound for CBC. Words: 249, Photos: 1

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Neil Young reportedly fights Spotify over Rogan and COVID

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NEW YORK (AP) - It's Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan for the allegiance of Spotify. Or is it? The veteran rocker fired off a public missive to his management on Monday, demanding that they remove his music from Spotify in protest of Rogan spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine on his popular podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.” But the letter soon disappeared from view on Young's website, and on Tuesday afternoon music fans could still listen to “Heart of Gold,” “Rockin' in the Free World” and other Young hits on the popular streaming site. By David Bauder. With photo.

TODAY IN AP ENTERTAINMENT:

UPDATES with FILM-SUNDANCE-NAVALNY, BOOKS-BRIAN COX-MEMOIR, OBIT-DAVID MUGAR and MUSIC REVIEW-NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS.

SWITZERLAND-DIGITAL PICASSO -- Pablo, meet Crypto. Heirs of Pablo Picasso, the famed 20th-century Spanish artist, are vaulting into 21st-century commerce by selling as a digital art piece one of his ceramic works that has never before seen publicly — riding a fad for “crypto” assets that have taken the art and financial worlds by storm. By Jamey Keaten. SENT: 700 words, photos, video.

THEATER-CHANTÉ ADAMS — Chanté Adams’ is having a fruitful start to 2022, with a role in Denzel Washington’s movie “A Journal for Jordan” and a role in the upcoming TV series “A League of Their Own.” In between, she’s making her Broadway debut in “Skeleton Crew.” By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 900 words, photos.

FILM-SUNDANCE-NAVALNY — The Sundance documentary “Navalny,” a late addition to the festival announced only this week, is an intimate portrait of the currently imprisoned Russian opposition leader. The film was made with Alexei Navalny in the time between the assassination attempt that nearly killed him and his return to Russia, where he was immediately arrested. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

BOOKS-BRIAN COX-MEMOIR — Finishing a book is usually cause for celebration. Not for actor Brian Cox. The book in question, “Putting the Rabbit in the Hat,” out now, chronicles the actor’s journey from humble beginnings in Dundee, Scotland, to being the toast of Hollywood, thanks to his Emmy nominated role in hit drama “Succession.” By Sian Watson. UPCOMING: 600 words, photo, video.

OBIT-DAVID MUGAR — David Mugar, the businessman and philanthropist who transformed the Boston Pops July Fourth concert and fireworks show from a small local event into a nationally televised extravaganza, has died according to his family. He died Tuesday night, his three children said in a statement. He was 82. SENT: 540 words, photo.

FRANCE-PARIS FASHION WEEK — It was a breath of fresh air in Paris, as Valentino’s designer Pierpaolo Piccioli liberated himself of constraints on race, age and weight Wednesday to produce a joyful, inclusive and long-awaited moment of couture. By Fashion Writer Thomas Adamson. SENT: 890 words, photos.

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REVIEWS:

FILM REVIEW-SUNDOWN — By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Wednesday: 655 words, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-COMPARTMENT NO 6 — By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Wednesday: 595 words, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-THE ICE AGE ADVENTURES OF BUCK WILD — By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING: 700 words by 3 a.m. ET Friday, film stills. Eds: Time set by studio.

MUSIC REVIEW-RYAN CULWELL — Reviewed by Scott Stroud. SENT Tuesday: 300 words, album cover.

MUSIC REVIEW-NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS — Reviewed by Steven Wine. SENT: Wednesday: 250 words, cover art.

BOOK REVIEW-BUSTER KEATON — By Dana Stevens and James Curtis. Reviewed by Douglass K. Daniel. SENT Monday: 785 words, cover images.

BOOK REVIEW-VIOLETA — By Isabel Allende. Reviewed by Anita Snow. SENT Monday: 360 words, cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-MERMAID CONFIDENTIAL — By Tim Dorsey. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Monday: 310 words, cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-LAST SEEN ALIVE — By Joanna Schaffhausen . Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Monday: 415 words, cover image.

THIS WEEK FROM AP LIFESTYLES:

HOMES

Murphy Beds: When most of your life is happening at home, every square foot counts. A classic multi-tasking piece of furniture -- the Murphy bed -- is getting new attention and some updates to meet today’s design challenges. By Melissa Rayworth. SENT Monday, 870 words, photos.

WEDDINGS

Weekday Ceremonies: With some coveted venues still backed up because of reschedules, and with couples traveling again for destination weddings, an uptick in weekday nuptials has carried into 2022. Brides who went the weekday route say they saved money and their guest lists didn’t suffer. By Leanne Italie. UPCOMING Wednesday, 1,000 words, photos.

GARDENING

Houseplant Trends: A look at trends in houseplants for 2022. Popular varieties include fenestrated plants, that is, those with leaves that are split or contain holes. Vines are another hot category. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos, 800 words.

CLIMATE/TRAVEL

US-Snowmaking-Climate Change: Snowpack in the Western United States has decreased by about 20% in the last century because of drought and climate change, making manmade snow more vital each year to opening ski resorts and fueling ski town economies that depend on tourism. The ski industry has invested millions of dollars in more efficient snowmaking systems amid questions about whether the practice is a wise use of energy and water. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos, video.

SCHOOLS

US Graduation Rates: High school graduation rates dipped in at least 20 states after the first full school year disrupted by the pandemic, suggesting the coronavirus may have ended nearly two decades of nationwide progress toward getting more students diplomas, an analysis shows. UPCOMING Monday, photos.

FASHION

Obit-Manfred Thierry Mugler: French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has died. He was 73. SENT Sunday, photos.

FOOD

MilkStreet-One Pot Pasta: Recipe: Stop throwing out your pasta water. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. UPCOMING Monday, 350 words, photos.

RETIREMENT

NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Mental Health Retirement: Although most people are happy in retirement, some retirees report feeling symptoms of depression. Understanding some of the causes and symptoms of depression, which can be different in older people, may help you or your loved ones avoid catastrophe. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. UPCOMING Monday, 870 words, photo.

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