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FILE - The Iron Sheik arrives at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles on July 15, 2009. The Iron Sheik, born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at age 81. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81

The Iron Sheik, a former pro wrestler who relished playing a burly,…

 

1990s alternative/progressive metal rockers TOOL will play Kelowna’s Prospera Place Oct. 22 (Photo/Travis Schinn)

Metal masters TOOL to play Kelowna

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m.

 

FILE - This May 14, 2018 file photo shows Chuck Todd at the 2018 NBCUniversal Upfront in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Chuck Todd leaving NBC political panel show ‘Meet the Press’ and being replaced by Kristen Welker

Chuck Todd said on Sunday that he’ll be leaving “Meet the Press”…

 

Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. Masterson is charged with raping three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape; ‘That ’70s Show’ actor faces 30 years to life

“That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson was led out in handcuffs from…

Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. Masterson is charged with raping three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
David Gogo returns to Penticton’s Dream Cafe on June 22. (Photo contributed)

30 days, 15 shows: Juno-nominated artist headlines busy June at Penticton venue

Vancouver Island’s David Gogo returns to the Dream Cafe on June 22

David Gogo returns to Penticton’s Dream Cafe on June 22. (Photo contributed)
Classified (left) and Rumpus are coming to Red Bird Brewing on Friday, June 30. (@redbirdbeer/Instagram)

Juno-winning rapper Classified coming to Kelowna

Classified and Rumpus are coming to Red Bird Brewing on June 30

Classified (left) and Rumpus are coming to Red Bird Brewing on Friday, June 30. (@redbirdbeer/Instagram)
Country star Cooper Alan is coming to Kelowna in October. (Contributed)

Up-and-coming country star making his way to Kelowna

Cooper Alan is performing at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 29

Country star Cooper Alan is coming to Kelowna in October. (Contributed)
Canadian country star Jess Moskaluke is coming to Kelowna’s OK Corral on Friday, August 4. (@okcorralkelowna/Instagram)

Country star Jess Moskaluke ready to rock Kelowna’s OK Corral

Vancouver Island-born country artist Melissa Livingstone is opening the show

Canadian country star Jess Moskaluke is coming to Kelowna’s OK Corral on Friday, August 4. (@okcorralkelowna/Instagram)
Tim Hicks plays Vernon Oct. 25, 3034. (Tim Hicks photo)

Country star Tim Hicks ready to get loud in Vernon

Canadian artist announces Campfire Troubadour tour

Tim Hicks plays Vernon Oct. 25, 3034. (Tim Hicks photo)
Tim Hicks plays Vernon Oct. 25, 3034. (Tim Hicks photo)

Country star Tim Hicks ready to get loud in Vernon

Tickets now on sale for October show at Performing Arts Centre

Tim Hicks plays Vernon Oct. 25, 3034. (Tim Hicks photo)
This image released by Disney shows Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." (Disney via AP)

Movie Review: Disenchantment under the sea in live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’

It’s not Rob Marshall’s fault that Disney’s latest live-action retread doesn’t really…

This image released by Disney shows Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." (Disney via AP)
Vancouver’s The Gravel-Aires, will be at Penticton’s Dream Cafe on May 27. (Submitted)

Country rockers bringing new experience to Penticton’s Dream Cafe

The Gravel-Airies will make their debut at the Dream Cafe this Saturday, May 27

Vancouver’s The Gravel-Aires, will be at Penticton’s Dream Cafe on May 27. (Submitted)
Okanagan-based Thrash Wrestling is back in Penticton on May 19. (Shars Photography)

Rockin’ the Luso: Thrash Wrestling returns to Penticton this weekend

Event will mark the promotion’s last in the Peach City before its summer break

Okanagan-based Thrash Wrestling is back in Penticton on May 19. (Shars Photography)
FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model

At 81, Martha Stewart isn’t slowing down and some might say she’s…

FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Shoreline Brewing was one of 30 breweries on hand at Kelowna Beer Fest on Saturday, May 13. (Jen Zielinski/Capital News)

Cheers to the beers: Kelowna Beer Fest returns to town

Sold-out event benefits local breweries

Shoreline Brewing was one of 30 breweries on hand at Kelowna Beer Fest on Saturday, May 13. (Jen Zielinski/Capital News)
Lantzville singer Raymond Salgado during the May 9 semi-final performances of ‘Canada’s Got Talent.’ Salgado will return to the show as a finalist on Tuesday, May 16. (Photo credit: Jag Gundu/Canada’s Got Talent)

B.C. singer Raymond Salgado voted in as finalist for ‘Canada’s Got Talent’

24-year-old Vancouver Islander will appear Tuesday, May 16, with seven other finalists

Lantzville singer Raymond Salgado during the May 9 semi-final performances of ‘Canada’s Got Talent.’ Salgado will return to the show as a finalist on Tuesday, May 16. (Photo credit: Jag Gundu/Canada’s Got Talent)
E. Jean Carroll arrives to federal court in New York, Monday, May 8, 2023. Former President Donald Trump has rejected his last chance to testify at a civil trial where the longtime advice columnist has accused him of raping her in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M

A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist…

E. Jean Carroll arrives to federal court in New York, Monday, May 8, 2023. Former President Donald Trump has rejected his last chance to testify at a civil trial where the longtime advice columnist has accused him of raping her in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The treble clef at the end of Alexander Street in Salmon Arm has held a banner with the words “Our Musical Laureate - Gordon Lightfoot” since the Canadian icon’s death on May 1, 2023. The banner will be coming down during the weekend of May 13. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)

‘Absolutely wonderful writer’: Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot added to Salmon Arm’s treble clef

Visible reminder of iconic songwriter to come down this coming weekend

The treble clef at the end of Alexander Street in Salmon Arm has held a banner with the words “Our Musical Laureate - Gordon Lightfoot” since the Canadian icon’s death on May 1, 2023. The banner will be coming down during the weekend of May 13. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)
Writers Guild of America West member Victor Duenas pickets with others at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Writers strike looks to be a long fight, as Hollywood braces

Hollywood writers picketing to preserve pay and job security outside major studios…

Writers Guild of America West member Victor Duenas pickets with others at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
James Corden arrives at a screening of "The Late Late Show with James Corden," during PaleyFest, Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Corden addresses divided America in final ‘Late Late Show’

James Corden used part of his farewell speech on Thursday’s final episode…

James Corden arrives at a screening of "The Late Late Show with James Corden," during PaleyFest, Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)