Oscar hosts: the good, the bad and the awkward

Serving as host of the Academy Awards can be one of Hollywood's toughest gigs. The actor, comedian, talk show host or performer typically chosen must balance a fine line. One must be charming, witty and entertaining for the millions watching at home....

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Mein Kampf books signed by Hitler could sell for $20K

Adolph Hitler's Mein Kampf is considered one of the most racist and heinous screeds in modern history, but an auctioneer says two rare, early editions signed by Hitler could sell Thursday for more than $20,000 at an online auction. Nate Sanders,...

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Oscar fashion: Hits and misses at the Academy Awards

Interactive Oscars ballot 2014: Share your picks Blog Oscars producers enlist celebs and pop stars to build buzz Ads Oscars offer hope to marketers that viewers won't skip ads INTERACTIVE Awards season scorecard 2014 FILM Jared...

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Oscar weekend protest planned by visual effects artists

Video CBC News Posted: Feb 27, 2014 7:28 PM ET Last Updated: Feb 27, 2014 7:28 PM ET Behind the glamour of this weekend's Academy Awards, eagle-eyed audience members might notice a few picket signs as visual effects artists plan...

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Justin Bieber jail video shows wavering pop star

Justin Bieber walks unsteadily and even appears to stumble while performing a sobriety test shortly after his January arrest on driving under the influence and other charges, according to police video released Wednesday. Only a few moments depict Bieber...

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The Dating Game's 1st host dies at 81

Jim Lange, the first host of the popular game show The Dating Game, has died at his home in Mill Valley, Calif. He was 81. He died Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack, his wife Nancy told The Associated Press Wednesday. Though Lange...

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Israel donates Anne Frank books to Tokyo libraries

The Israeli Embassy is donating 300 Anne Frank-related books to Tokyo public libraries to replace those that have been vandalized. Representatives from the embassy and Japan's Jewish community presented some of the books to the mayor of Tokyo's Suginami...

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Canadian Screen Awards tap Jay Baruchel, Jessica Paré

Mad Men's Jessica Paré, film comedy regular Jay Baruchel and hit singer-songwriter Serena Ryder are the latest famous faces set to join the Canadian Screen Awards festivities in March. Organizers unveiled more celebrity presenters set to take the stage...

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12 Years a Slave to be taught in U.S. schools

After earning kudos at film festivals and front-runner status during the ongoing movie awards season, the harrowing 12 Years a Slave has garnered a fresh accolade: it will be taught in U.S. public schools. Teaching materials on 12 Years a Slave will...

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Cindy Tang's Sea Telescope wins Doodle 4 Google Canada contest

Toronto-area student Cindy Tang's brilliantly coloured image of a telescope able to peer into the far depths of the sea has won the inaugural edition of the Doodle 4 Google Canada contest. Grade 12 student Tang, a 17-year-old who attends Dr. Norman...

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Mitch Albom launches Philippine library-rebuilding effort

Bestselling author Mitch Albom has launched a drive to rebuild 10 libraries in Tacloban, the central Philippine city ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan in November. National Book Store Foundation, his Philippine partner in the project, said Tuesday that Albom...

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World-renowned flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia dies at 66

World-renowned guitarist Paco de Lucia, who dazzled audiences with his lightning-speed flamenco rhythms and finger work, has died in Mexico, Spanish officials said Wednesday. He was 66. A spokeswoman for the town hall of de Lucia's native Spanish town...

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Student Cindy Tang's Sea Telescope wins Doodle 4 Google Canada

Toronto-area student Cindy Tang's brilliantly coloured image of a telescope able to peer into the far depths of the sea has won the latest edition of the Doodle 4 Google Canada contest. Tang, a student at Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute in Scarborough,...

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Actor and filmmaker Harold Ramis dies at age 69

Actor, writer and filmmaker Harold Ramis, the Ghostbusters star whose comedy credits include Groundhog Day and the National Lampoon films, has died at age 69. Ramis died early Monday morning at his Chicago-area home, surrounded by family and friends,...

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Rock duo Tegan and Sara to pick Fulbright grant recipients

The U.S. State Department announced Monday that Canadian rock duo Tegan and Sara will sit on a panel of experts selecting recipients for a Fulbright Fellowship that focuses on research in musical culture. The 2014-15 Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship is...

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Nunavut hamlet offers Inuktitut version of Cree kids’ film

It was the first time the kids heard the familiar characters of Wapos Bay speaking their language. Long Goodbyes, based on the popular children's show Wapos Bay, is set in a fictional Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. ​Elementary...

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FILM REVIEW: Labor Day

Video CBC News Posted: Jan 31, 2014 9:43 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 31, 2014 9:45 AM ET Jason Reitman on Labor Day 5:23 Jason Reitman on Labor Day 5:23 Filmmaker Jason Reitman drops the sharp and abrasive feel of...

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Oh, Canada contemporary art show sets Canadian dates

MASS MoCA's landmark Oh, Canada — the major American exhibition that celebrated the vast and vibrant Canadian contemporary art scene — is coming north of the border. The acclaimed exhibition will show across multiple venues in Atlantic Canada for three...

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Modern Monuments Men continue search for Nazi-looted art

Video CBC News Posted: Jan 31, 2014 10:46 PM ET Last Updated: Jan 31, 2014 10:52 PM ET The star-studded upcoming film The Monuments Men turns Hollywood's focus onto the surprising world of Nazi-looted art, but even today, Canadian...

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5 unforgettable Super Bowl halftime shows

Some would call the Super Bowl halftime show one of the most difficult musical gigs ever, even for a performer at the top of his or her game. There are so many tricky factors to consider. For starters, you've got wildly ambitious artistic egos who plan...

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