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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)
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)
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)
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)
FILE - Coolio appears at the 2015 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 25, 2015. A single from rapper, who died on Sept. 28, 2022 at age 59, “TAG You It,’” dropped Friday featuring Too $hort and DJ Wino. The estate of rapper Coolio plans to release a studio album, “Long Live Coolio,” later this year that the Grammy-winning hitmaker had been working on in the days before he died. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Posthumous album set from ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper Coolio

The estate of rapper Coolio plans to release a studio album later…

FILE - Coolio appears at the 2015 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 25, 2015. A single from rapper, who died on Sept. 28, 2022 at age 59, “TAG You It,’” dropped Friday featuring Too $hort and DJ Wino. The estate of rapper Coolio plans to release a studio album, “Long Live Coolio,” later this year that the Grammy-winning hitmaker had been working on in the days before he died. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester as she presents during the Junos Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey

Charges against topless protester during Juno Awards pending, Edmonton police say

Woman leapt on stage before being confronted by presenter Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester as she presents during the Junos Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey
This image released by Universal shows “Songs of Surrender” by U2. (Universal via AP)

Review: U2 reworks past in thrilling ‘Songs of Surrender’

Iconic rock act reworks a big chunk of its iconic catalog with mixed but worthwhile results

This image released by Universal shows “Songs of Surrender” by U2. (Universal via AP)
Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester as she presents during the Junos Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey

Topless protester crashes Junos, as Weeknd wins 5th award with album of the year

Unexpected moment set tone for energetic Junos where Weeknd’s smash hit ‘Dawn FM’ took top honours

Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester as she presents during the Junos Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey
“Songs Of Surrender” is a collection of 40 U2 songs from across the band’s catalog, re-recorded and reimagined. (Universal Records/Roadrunner Records via AP)

New this week: ‘Ted Lasso,’ U2 and ‘The Boston Strangler’

What’s arriving for your entertainment pleasure in the comng week

“Songs Of Surrender” is a collection of 40 U2 songs from across the band’s catalog, re-recorded and reimagined. (Universal Records/Roadrunner Records via AP)
Drake performs during Lil Baby’s Birthday Party at State Farm Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. Drake has announced his 2023 North American tour with 21 Savage. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP

Drake to start ‘It’s All a Blur’ tour this summer with stops in Vancouver, Montreal

Tour is Canadian pop star’s first in five years

Drake performs during Lil Baby’s Birthday Party at State Farm Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. Drake has announced his 2023 North American tour with 21 Savage. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP
Simu Liu appears on stage at the JUNO Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto. Some of Canada’s top music talents are headed to the Juno Awards in Edmonton this weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arthur Mola-Invision-AP

Simu returns, Nickelback rocks: What to watch for at this weekend’s Juno Awards

Jessie Reyez, Tenille Townes and a 50th anniversary tribute to Canadian hip-hop among the highlights

Simu Liu appears on stage at the JUNO Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto. Some of Canada’s top music talents are headed to the Juno Awards in Edmonton this weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arthur Mola-Invision-AP
FILE - Taylor Swift attends an in conversation with Taylor Swift event at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 9, 2022. Swift will receive the 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards later this month. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Taylor Swift, Pink to be honored at 2023 iHeartRadio Awards

Innovator Award presented to an artist who has ‘impacted global pop culture throughout their career’

FILE - Taylor Swift attends an in conversation with Taylor Swift event at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 9, 2022. Swift will receive the 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards later this month. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Cover images from “Endless Summer Vacation” by Miley Cyrus. (Sony Music/Atlantic Records via AP)

New this week: Miley Cyrus, ‘Luther’ and Oscars viewing

Some of the highlights on the way for your entertainment pleasure

Cover images from “Endless Summer Vacation” by Miley Cyrus. (Sony Music/Atlantic Records via AP)
Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Juno Awards to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Kardinal Offishall, Haviah Mighty

Toronto rappers Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty will lead viewers as MCs

Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
FILE - Flower tributes at St Ann’s square, Manchester, England, on May 23, 2017, after a suicide bombing attack at an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena. Britain’s domestic intelligence agency didn’t act swiftly enough on key information and missed a significant opportunity to prevent the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert, an inquiry found Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

MI5 missed chance to stop Ariana Grande concert attack in England, probe finds

‘I have found a significant missed opportunity to take action that might have prevented the attack’

FILE - Flower tributes at St Ann’s square, Manchester, England, on May 23, 2017, after a suicide bombing attack at an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena. Britain’s domestic intelligence agency didn’t act swiftly enough on key information and missed a significant opportunity to prevent the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert, an inquiry found Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)
FILE - Members of the band Kiss, from left, Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer attend the premiere of A&E Network’s “Biography: KISStory” in New York on June 11, 2021. Kiss have announced the final shows of their last tour, planning to hang up their platform boots after two back-to-back shows at Madison Square Garden in New York at the end of 2023. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Kiss reveal last dates of their farewell tour, ending in NYC

Showy veteran rock band’s swan song to include a November date in Vancouver

FILE - Members of the band Kiss, from left, Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer attend the premiere of A&E Network’s “Biography: KISStory” in New York on June 11, 2021. Kiss have announced the final shows of their last tour, planning to hang up their platform boots after two back-to-back shows at Madison Square Garden in New York at the end of 2023. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
This combination of photos shows promotional art for “True Lies,” a series premiering March 1 on CBS, from left, “Triangle of Sadness,” an Oscar nominated film streaming March 3 on Hulu. (CBS/Neon/Amazon via AP)

New this week: ‘True Lies,’ Wallen and ‘Creed’ film fest

What’s arriving for your entertainment pleasure in the comng week

This combination of photos shows promotional art for “True Lies,” a series premiering March 1 on CBS, from left, “Triangle of Sadness,” an Oscar nominated film streaming March 3 on Hulu. (CBS/Neon/Amazon via AP)
Rocker Bryan Adams and country singer Tenille Townes have combined forces for a duet called “The Thing That Wrecks You” (Canadian Press)

Tenille Townes says a ‘wild thought’ and chance encounter led to Bryan Adams duet

Canadian country star joins forces with veteran rock icon

Rocker Bryan Adams and country singer Tenille Townes have combined forces for a duet called “The Thing That Wrecks You” (Canadian Press)
John Kim Bell is photographed in his Toronto home, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Singers Molly Johnson, k.d. lang given Canada’s highest performing arts honour

Five named laureates of Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

John Kim Bell is photographed in his Toronto home, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Hanks in a scene from “A Man Called Otto.” (Niko Tavernise/Sony Pictures via AP)

New this week: Hanks, Lambert, ‘Bruiser’ and ‘Snowfall’

What’s upcoing for your movie, TV, music and gaming entertainment

This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Hanks in a scene from “A Man Called Otto.” (Niko Tavernise/Sony Pictures via AP)