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Terry Sanderson, the Utah man suing Gwyneth Paltrow, testifies, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Park City, Utah. Sanderson accuses Paltrow of crashing into him on a beginner run at Deer Valley Resort, leaving him with brain damage and four broken ribs. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski collision trial ends, jury deliberates

Who hit who a question as 76-year-old man’s suit actress hits deliberation stage

Carmanah performs at the Capital Ballroom on Feb. 16. (Black Press Media file photo)

Beloved Victoria band Carmanah calls it quits

Carmanah’s final show will be on May 20 at the McPherson Playhouse

FILE - Adam Lambert, left, and Brian May of Queen + Adam Lambert perform in Chicago on Aug. 9, 2019. The band is hitting the road this fall for a North American expansion of their Rhapsody Tour. The tour will make 14 stops throughout the U.S. and Canada, including shows in New York, Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Nashville and Dallas, before closing out at Los Angeles in November. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)

Queen and Adam Lambert eager for their post-pandemic tour, skipping B.C.

Band promises old favourites and a few surprises

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Sophia Lillis, from left, Justice Smith and Michelle Rodriguez in a scene from “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” (Paramount Pictures via AP)

Review: ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ puts the funny in fantasy

“You’re not a lot of fun, are you,” notes barbarian Holga (Michelle…

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Sophia Lillis, from left, Justice Smith and Michelle Rodriguez in a scene from “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” (Paramount Pictures via AP)
Jesse Roper of Metchosin kicks off the August Phillips Backyard music festival. (Black Press Media file photo)

Phillips Backyard festival announces summer lineup

Lord Huron headlines Tilt in July, Jesse Roper leads Reverb in August

Jesse Roper of Metchosin kicks off the August Phillips Backyard music festival. (Black Press Media file photo)
FILE - Jonathan Majors arrives at the American Black Film Festival Honors on March 5, 2023, at 1 Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif. Majors was arrested Saturday, March 25, in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment after a domestic dispute, authorities said. Representatives for Majors said in a statement to The Associated Press that “he has done nothing wrong.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Jonathan Majors charged with several misdemeanour counts of assault and harassment

Army pulls recruiting ads in the wake of Marvel star’s arrest

FILE - Jonathan Majors arrives at the American Black Film Festival Honors on March 5, 2023, at 1 Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif. Majors was arrested Saturday, March 25, in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment after a domestic dispute, authorities said. Representatives for Majors said in a statement to The Associated Press that “he has done nothing wrong.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Gwyneth Paltrow testifies during her trial, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Park City, Utah. Paltrow is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family ski vacation, leaving him with brain damage and four broken ribs. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)

Gwyneth Paltrow accuser calls Utah ski crash ‘serious smack’

Terry Sanderson is suing the actress for more than $300,000

Gwyneth Paltrow testifies during her trial, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Park City, Utah. Paltrow is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family ski vacation, leaving him with brain damage and four broken ribs. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
Cissy Houston, mother of the late singer Whitney Houston, performs with the New Hope Baptist Choir during the grand opening of the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Whitney Houston’s family wants to highlight her gospel roots

Family wants late singer’s musical legacy to live on through new posthumous gospel album

Cissy Houston, mother of the late singer Whitney Houston, performs with the New Hope Baptist Choir during the grand opening of the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FILE - Adele appears at the Brit Awards 2022 in London on Feb. 8, 2022. Adele has announced that she’s extending her Las Vegas residency with 34 more dates between June and November and also plans to release a concert film. Saturday night’s show was the last performance in the British singer's original “Weekends With Adele” series that covered 34 dates since last November on the Las Vegas Strip. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)

Adele extends Las Vegas residency, plans concert film

Adele announced Sunday that she’s extending her Las Vegas residency with 34…

FILE - Adele appears at the Brit Awards 2022 in London on Feb. 8, 2022. Adele has announced that she’s extending her Las Vegas residency with 34 more dates between June and November and also plans to release a concert film. Saturday night’s show was the last performance in the British singer's original “Weekends With Adele” series that covered 34 dates since last November on the Las Vegas Strip. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
This combination of images shows promotional art for “The Big Door Prize,” premiering March 29 on Apple TV+, from left, “Rye Lane,” a film premiering March 31 on Hulu. (Apple TV+/Hulu/Apple TV+ via AP)

New this week: ‘Rye Lane,’ ‘Tetris,’ ‘Riverdale’ and Chlöe

What’s being released for your entertainment pleasure this week

This combination of images shows promotional art for “The Big Door Prize,” premiering March 29 on Apple TV+, from left, “Rye Lane,” a film premiering March 31 on Hulu. (Apple TV+/Hulu/Apple TV+ via AP)
Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest crowd. (Victoria Ska Reggae Fest photo)

Victoria’s 2023 Ska & Reggae Fest is high-energy fun

Headliners include Maxi Priest, the Aggrolites, Kid Koala and more

Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest crowd. (Victoria Ska Reggae Fest photo)
Gwyneth Paltrow sits in court, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah. Paltrow is accused of injuring another skier, leaving him with a concussion and four broken ribs. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)

Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial set for family testimony

A neuropsychologist who treated the man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a 2016…

Gwyneth Paltrow sits in court, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah. Paltrow is accused of injuring another skier, leaving him with a concussion and four broken ribs. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
This image released by CBS shows promotional art for the daytime drama series “The Young & The Restless” which is celebrating their 50th anniversary. (CBS via AP)

‘The Young and the Restless’ celebrates 50 years of drama

Venerable TV soap opera began its half-century run in 1973

This image released by CBS shows promotional art for the daytime drama series “The Young & The Restless” which is celebrating their 50th anniversary. (CBS via AP)
The Edward Milne Community School theatre department presents Little Shop of Horrors from April 20-22. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

EMCS students bring campy Little Shop of Horrors to life

Musical cult classic hits the stage in April

The Edward Milne Community School theatre department presents Little Shop of Horrors from April 20-22. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
FILE - Rick Allen, of Def Leppard, arrives at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Barclays Center on Friday, March 29, 2019, in New York. Allen says he recovering from an attack earlier this month, March 2023, outside a Florida hotel. Allen, who was in South Florida to perform a show at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, was attacked while taking a smoke break outside the the Four Seasons hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Def Leppard drummer recovering from attack outside hotel

Police arrested a 19-year-old man, but said they don’t have a motive for the attack

FILE - Rick Allen, of Def Leppard, arrives at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Barclays Center on Friday, March 29, 2019, in New York. Allen says he recovering from an attack earlier this month, March 2023, outside a Florida hotel. Allen, who was in South Florida to perform a show at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, was attacked while taking a smoke break outside the the Four Seasons hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the premiere of Netflix’s “The Politician” in New York on Sept. 26, 2019. Paltrow goes on trial starting Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Utah ski resort town of Park City where she is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family sky vacation. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Gwyneth Paltrow’s court case begins for Deer Valley ski crash

Retired optometrist suing, saying Paltrow recklessly skiied into him in 2016

FILE - Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the premiere of Netflix’s “The Politician” in New York on Sept. 26, 2019. Paltrow goes on trial starting Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Utah ski resort town of Park City where she is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family sky vacation. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
The free Wild BC exhibit features 30 life-sized wildlife sculptures at Gage Gallery and around Bastion Square in Victoria from March 28 to April 16. (Courtesy Tanya Bub)

Life-sized wildlife sculptures aim to spread ‘feeling of awe’ in Victoria streets

Eco-artist creates sculptures from found wood and recycled materials

The free Wild BC exhibit features 30 life-sized wildlife sculptures at Gage Gallery and around Bastion Square in Victoria from March 28 to April 16. (Courtesy Tanya Bub)
This combination of photos shows promotional art for "My Kind of Country," a music competition series premiering March 24 on Apple TV+ and "Rabbit Hole," a series premiering March 26 on Paramount+. (Netflix/Hulu/Apple TV+/Paramount+ via AP)

New this week: ‘Top Gun,’ Lana Del Rey and ‘Rabbit Hole’

A look at what is becoming available this week in the world of entertainment

This combination of photos shows promotional art for "My Kind of Country," a music competition series premiering March 24 on Apple TV+ and "Rabbit Hole," a series premiering March 26 on Paramount+. (Netflix/Hulu/Apple TV+/Paramount+ via AP)
Taylor Swift performs during the opener of her Eras tour, Friday, March 17, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Taylor Swift kicks off US Eras Tour at Super Bowl stadium

Taylor Swift opened her U.S. concert series with a three-hour tour of…

Taylor Swift performs during the opener of her Eras tour, Friday, March 17, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Simu Liu, left, and Ryan Peake of Nickelback perform during the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey

Actor Simu Liu flirts with possible album after singing again at Juno Awards

Kim’s Convenience star was in a high school boy band before becoming an actor

Simu Liu, left, and Ryan Peake of Nickelback perform during the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey
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