Mad Men, Boardwalk Empire face off at Emmys

Emmy ruler Mad Men is facing a threat from the mobsters and crooked politicos of Boardwalk Empire at the annual Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday night.

Best of the fest: Wrapping up TIFF 2011

Favourite movies, moments, surprises and more from the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival

Cover Me Canada puts young talent to the test

Cover Me Canada host Nicole Appleton says she’ll be identifying with each of the eight contestants of the TV talent competition as they take to the stage Sunday night.

National Ballet begins Western tour

The National Ballet begins touring Western Canada on Friday, making up for a tour that was cancelled two years ago as the economic downturn threatened funding for arts organizations.

Vancouver dance impresario David Lui dies

David Y.H. Lui, a producer and impresario credited with bringing dance and performing arts to Vancouver has died. He was 66.

Paul McCartney plans registry wedding

Former Beatle Paul McCartney posted wedding banns this week at the same registry office where he married his first wife Linda.

Auction website still offering killers' items

A U.S.-based website that allows people to sell letters and art from murderers still offers items linked to notorious Canadian killers despite the correctional service’s promise to investigate the situation.

Jazz legend honoured with mural

Residents of Little Burgundy now have a permanent reminder of a local legend.

TIFF People's Choice an award-season bellwether

Movie buffs wanting to get a head start on their Oscar pool picks can get started with the Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award.

Arcade Fire gets 2 nods at U.K. music awards

Montreal’s Arcade Fire has scored nominations for best act in the world and best act of the last 25 years at Britain’s Q Awards, an annual set of prizes given by a prominent music magazine.