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Dees known for Orbison partnership

Singer-composer Bill Dees, best known for his songwriting collaboration with Roy Orbison on the hits Oh, Pretty Woman and It's Over, has died at age 73 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, according to an obituary posted online by a local funeral home.
Son pays tribute to Victoria's legendary Smile Show

Son pays tribute to Victoria's legendary Smile Show

The man behind Victoria's legendary Smile Show could be downright impetuous. The late, great Gerry Gosley liked to open his show by lowering himself from the rafters onto the McPherson Playhouse's stage.
Vatican urged to limit Sistine Chapel visits

Vatican urged to limit Sistine Chapel visits

Museum chief says mass tourism could have an effect on priceless art
Theatre review: Hosie's stellar Cline makes Walk worth taking

Theatre review: Hosie's stellar Cline makes Walk worth taking

REVIEW A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline Where: McPherson Playhouse When: Continues to Nov. 10 Tickets: Starting at $24.50. Call the McPherson box office at 250-386-6121 Sara-Jeanne Hosie has hammered one out of the park.

Guilty pleas on stolen Matisse

A man and woman have pleaded guilty to charges of trying to sell a stolen painting by French master Henri Matisse nearly 10 years after it went missing from a Venezuelan museum, authorities said. The painting is worth $3 million.

Diwali brings back memories of India

I cherish memories of my childhood in India, one of which is the joyous time spent during Diwali - a delightful festival celebrated in late October and early November. Preparations for the festival start weeks before Diwali.

Movies hungry for Lawrence

Lionsgate announced Thursday that The Hunger Games: Catching Fire filmmaker, Francis Lawrence, will also direct The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part One and Part Two.

Foster's 40-year career honoured

Double-Oscar winner Jodie Foster will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes ceremony in January, recognizing her 40-year career as an actress, director and movie producer, organizers said on Thursday.

Longhurst wins $50,000 Grange

British artist Jo Longhurst has won the Grange Prize, sa国际传媒's largest photography award, which comes with a $50,000 cheque.

Safety officer's Titanic notes referring to lifeboats up for auction

A British safety official who inspected the Titanic before its maiden voyage thought it should have more lifeboats, according to his private notes, which are being offered for sale this month. However, Capt.