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Textile pleating may be down to one craftsperson in Canada

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Textile pleating, which sets permanent folds in cloth, is vanishing in Canada. Artist Amélie Brisson-Darveau's research suggests one artisan may be left practising it in Montreal, and perhaps in the country.

Artists go unpaid after the Seul ensemble tour is cancelled

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The tour of Seul ensemble, a circus reimagining of Serge Fiori's music, was cancelled this week, and crew say they have been unpaid since September. Co-producer Productions Bylo Nebylo Inc. has not answered them or requests for comment.

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Dolly Parton's secret memoir reportedly heads to publication

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Grand Central Publishing reportedly won the book with a $13 million bid, though other sources put the final figure lower.

Oscar-nominated actress Barbara Barrie dies at 95

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She died Wednesday at her home in Manhattan, with medical assistance, her daughter Jane Harnick said.

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George Michael memorabilia auction sparks a family row

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The top lot in the 32-item Sworders sale, set for Thursday, is the guitar from his 1987 Faith video, with a guide price of £60,000 to £120,000.

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U2 add 12 UK and European stadium dates to their 2027 tour

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The run opens in Stockholm on Apr 26 and ends with two nights in Milan on Jul 5 and 6.

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Netflix renews The Diplomat for a fifth season

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Netflix announced the renewal Thursday, weeks after season 4 premiered on Oct 15. It has not shared a plot or a release date.

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Actor Patrick Stewart has died at 86

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A statement on his social media says he died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, “following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.” He is survived by his wife, Sunny Ozell, and two children.