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10 Easy Piano Songs for Kids & Beginners

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget It’s never too early (or late) to start learning the piano! Whether you have an illustrious grand piano or a funky techno-beat electronic keyboard, you can teach your child several easy piano songs for beginners in a fun and encouraging fashion. Introducin...


Donald Sutherland writes of a long life in film in his upcoming memoir, 'Made Up, But Still True'

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Sutherland has a memoir coming out in November reflecting on his life of nearly 90 years and his 60-year career as one of Hollywood's top actors in films like “M.A.S.H.,” “Klute,” “Ordinary People” and “ The Hunger Games " saga. Crown announced Wednesday that Sutherland's “Made Up, But Still True” will be published Nov. 12, w...


The irony of Steve Martin's life isn't lost on him

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Martin has long marveled at the many phases of his life. There’s his youth as a Disneyland performer, surrounded by vaudeville performers and magicians. A decade as a stand-up before the sudden onset of stadium-sized popularity. An abrupt shift to movies. Later, a new chapter as a banjo player, a father and, a comedy act, once...


How Do Songwriters Get Paid? Guide to Keeping Your Song Rights

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget Writing a song is a huge accomplishment. It takes a lot of patience, perseverance, hard-work, knowledge, and sometimes sheer luck. There are many expenses that go into writing and releasing a song as well. Will you hire musicians as session artists? Are yo...


Lady Fantasia looks back on 20 year-dragiversary

John Forget — or Lady Fantasia LaPremiere — just celebrated 20 years of drag. The CBC's Olivia Levesque met up with Forget in Thunder Bay, Ont., to look back on Lady Fantasia's creation and where she'll go from here.


How your wardrobe can help beat dreary spring weather

'Dopamine Dressing' is a term used by fashion psychologist Dr. Dawn Karen to denote the optimization of your mood through clothing. Nicole Karkic explains.


The key to healthy kids is risky outdoor play, researchers say

Running free, taking chances and even getting hurt are essential to healthy childhood development, says the Canadian Paediatric Society. A new study says engaging in risky outdoor behaviour with peers is key to kids’ mental, physical and social health.


6 simple habits to help you feel happier every day

2024 is just beginning, meaning you still have time to make important decisions about what you want to achieve in the new year. It's common for us to set certain goals to become the best version of ourselves. The desire to improve is natural, but turning it into a source of pressure and stress is unnecessary. RBC-Ukraine shares six small habits tha...


UFC 305 to take place in Australia as part of new multi-year partnership

The UFC will return to Perth, Australia for a pay-per-view this summer as the organization announced a multiyear partnership with the Western Australian Government through Tourism Western Australia.


Solar eclipse preparations underway in Niagara falls

The countdown to the solar eclipse is heating up. On Monday April 8, around a million people are expected to travel Niagara Falls. Melissa Duggan speaks with the city's mayor on what you need to know before the big day.


How to Audition for a Movie | 6 Tips for Success

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget Wondering how to audition for a movie and make it to the big screen? Here, we’ll share six important tips for success. It doesn’t matter whether you are interested in learning how to audition for a movie role as a child, a teen, or as an adult. It also doe...


Godzilla and Kong team up for their latest outing of destruction

By Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Giant monsters Kong and Godzilla are back after 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" but this time, instead of causing devastating destruction by fighting each other, they are teaming up - and causing devastating destruction together. "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" sees not only the return of the two titans but also actors Rebecca Hall's scientist Ilene Andrews


Ex-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he will sell cannabis edibles

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura has announced he is entering the cannabis market as a seller, as the state still figures out retail sales of the drug on the heels of legalizing marijuana for adults last year. Ventura is launching his own brand of cannabis edibles in partnership with Retro Bakery, which is based in suburban Mi...


Doctor shares what happens to our bodies moments before we die

'It's not a frightening mental state to be in, it's a state of not knowing anything.'


10 films with a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score you haven’t seen


After years of sleepless nights I beat insomnia in a month


9 of the wildest urban legends in Disney history – and which ones are true


The British royal family learns that if you don't fill an information vacuum, someone else will

NEW YORK (AP) — A media frenzy was born on Feb. 27, when the hashtag #WhereIsKate exploded online with speculation about the whereabouts of Britain's Princess of Wales. It opened a rabbit hole of amateur detective work, memes, bizarre theories and jokes — mixed with genuine concern about Kate's health — into which thousands of people descended unti...


10 things that happen to your body when you stop drinking alcohol


5 simple rules to be happy, according to science


The Most Important Icons of the '90s

From celebrities you might have forgotten to the all-time greats.


Psychologist explains why we don't understand our desires

The lack of understanding of one's own desires often accompanies adults and entails many problems, mostly those related to society. Why exactly we fail to understand our desires, according to psychologist Oleksandr Tsurkan. Why we don't understand our desires Everyone in childhood heard certain instructions at times when they simply didn't know wha...


Does microdosing mushrooms work? Science is trying to find out

More people are turning to microdosing psilocybin — known as magic mushrooms — to treat mental health concerns. CBC’s Nick Purdon hears from the Canadians who swear it works and the researchers trying to find out what the science says.


Remembering the golden era of bootleg albums

Once upon a time, there was a trade records and CDs no one was supposed to have. It was a glorious time for hardcore fans.


New Netflix show stacks up astonishing 81,000,000 viewing hours in just one week


Gogglebox fans pay tribute after star George Gilbey dies in freak work accident

The family of a Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star have been flooded with messages of condolence after it was reported the TV personality had died, aged 40, following a tragic accident at work. George Gilbey, who appeared on the programme where we watch people watching TV from 2013 to 2021 (returning alongside mother Linda and stepdad Pete Mc...


7 underrated Netflix films that critics hated – but you might just love


What’s The Difference Between Polyamory & An Open Relationship?

So much of what we understand about relationships and love comes not only from the people we know, but the TV shows, movies, and books we consume. The problem is, pop culture doesn’t always get everything right, and examples of polyamory and open relationships, in particular, aren’t always accurate. Now that ethical non-monogamy (ENM) has become a more common term and practice in modern relationships, it’s time we have a conversation about the...


$64M jackpot finally claimed by Bas-Caraquet man — shortly before expiration date

Crab fisherman Merel Chiasson walked into the Atlantic Lottery head office just 19 days before his winning ticket was set to expire. The ticket sat in his bedroom dresser for 347 days — he didn’t know it.


6 simple ways to find new friends

If you don't have friends and want to expand your social circle, simple tips can help. Potential friends are everywhere; it's just a matter of recognizing them, says psychologist Iryna Kulik on Instagram. Interest clubs and groups Join clubs or groups that gather people with similar hobbies or interests. These could include book clubs, sports group...


Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas move

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Many fans at the Oakland Coliseum were still hanging out in the parking lot when Alex Wood delivered the first pitch of the season for the Athletics against the Cleveland Guardians. And they had no intention of going into the stadium. In protest of the A’s planned move to Las Vegas in 2028, fan groups staged a boycott of the ...


#TheMoment the Easy Bake Oven turns 60

Nov. 4 marks the 60th anniversary of the Easy Bake Oven. For those who grew up with it, the Easy Bake Oven is a piece of childhood nostalgia that continues to get passed down for generations.


Hospice nurse shares the one thing 'almost everyone' sees before they die

A hospice nurse has detailed what people experience and see before they die, from her time caring for patients in their final days. Julie McFadden (@hospicenursejulie) is a health worker from Los Angeles. She posted a TikTok video where she explained how a phenomenon called "visioning" tends to happen to patients. Visioning is where those who are c...


Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker No. 1 contender bout set for summer main event

A middleweight matchup between former champion Robert Whittaker and undefeated star Khamzat Chimaev will meet in a UFC Fight Night main event this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to determine the next 185-pound title contender.


6 Must-Watch Indigenous Movies From Latin America

Latines love entertainment. For years, we have been the top moviegoers — even though the films we watch rarely reflect our communities. While we represent 19% of the U.S. population, we make up only 4.6% of movie roles and 5.3% of TV roles. When we do see ourselves on the big or small screen, we are often playing one-dimensional characters or are cast in films riddled with stereotypes, tropes, and stories that fail to represent the totality of...


What is TikTok’s ‘soft travel’ trend?

This year you might hear about the 'soft travel' trend on social media - but what is it all about? If slowing down and taking it easy to savour the atmosphere you're vacationing in, then "soft travel" is probably up your street. It derives from the wider 'soft life' attitude which was first used in Nigeria and was popularised by African-American wo...


The 10 Best Guitar Soloists of All Time

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget In the world of music, there are many different types of genres and styles. But one genre that seems to stand out from the rest is rock ‘n’ roll. Within this genre, one of the most popular styles is electric guitar solos. And within electric guitar solos, ...


Obama, Clinton and big-name entertainers help Biden raise a record $25 million for his reelection

NEW YORK (AP) — Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some big names from the entertainment world teamed up Thursday night to deliver a rousing New York embrace of President Joe Biden that hauled in a record-setting $25 million for his reelection campaign. The mood at Radio City Music Hall was electric as Obama praised Biden's willingness to look for common ground and said, “That's the kind of president I want.” Clinton said simply of the choices...


How Much Do You Need to Earn to Live in a Major U.S. City?

Living in a major metropolitan area doesn’t come cheap. To survive comfortably you’ll need to earn at least six figures, according to a new study. If you’re single, you’ll need to earn at least $96,500 a year before taxes, and two parents supporting two children will need at least $235,000, Knewz.com has learned. The above salaries are required to ...


Tony Blackburn hijacks BBC Radio 2 show to mark 60 years of pirate radio

Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn hijacked The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 in a stunt celebrating the 60th anniversary of the UK’s first pirate radio station. Radio Caroline was a British radio station that began regular broadcasting on March 28 1964 from a ship anchored off the coast of Felixstowe in Suffolk. In the 1960s, Blackburn, 81, who pr...


In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ film, what's his faith? And why is marijuana deemed holy to the Rastafari?

NEW YORK (AP) — The biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” has been a box-office hit in the United States and several other countries. The film, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, is focused on the Rastafari legend’s story during the making of his 1977 album “Exodus” while leading up to a momentous concert in his native Jamaica. The Rastafari faith is rooted in th...


15 things you must do in Venice, Italy

There are a million things to do in Venice, but there are only 15 things you can't go without.


What to do if you wake up at night and can't get back to sleep, according to expert

Getting a decent night's sleep is important for our health, but a lot of us don't get the recommended eight hours. Three-quarters of Brits get less than eight hours of sleep, while one in six get by on less than six hours each night, according to YouGov. Meanwhile across the pond, over 17 per cent of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or e...


Top beauty picks for a sensational skin glow

Our style expert Susie Wall breaks down the must-have beauty trends for the spring season.


Finding joy at age 100: Talking to centenarians about living their best life at any age

Aging is seen as a period of loss, and there are unhelpful myths about older adults. Myths lead to treatable conditions being considered normal parts of aging, including cognitive decline, dementia, depression and loneliness. Some even consider exercise dangerous in older adults. At the same time, mainstream media promotes the message that being young is central to a person’s value. These ideas lead to ageism and older adults being seen as...


Psychologist explained how to maintain passion in long-term relationships

At the beginning of a relationship, there is a passionate stage for every couple when you simply can't get enough of each other. However, with time, this fades, and many couples encounter a loss of interest. What can help maintain passion in relationships, according to psychologist Dmytro Ostapenko. How to keep passion alive in long-term relationsh...


Don’t miss these fun solar eclipse events happening around cottage country

In cities and towns along the path of the April 8th solar eclipse, events (some dubbed “celest-fests”) will be taking place to celebrate the day and educate viewers about the … Continued


Powerball jackpot surpasses $1.26 billion. Can Canadians buy a ticket?

The Powerball jackpot has ballooned after it made its 37th consecutive drawing and still did not produce a winner.


Money Matters: Debunking those money myths

With catchy advertising, online financial advice and lots of fine print, it can be just as hard to know what's real or fake when it comes to your finances. To debunk some money myths and help us face financial fears, Freida Richer from Grant Thornton Ltd., joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton for a game of “truth or scare.”


How to Belly Dance for Beginners

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget LP7 / E+ / Getty Images Belly dancing is a popular form of dance that has its roots in Egypt. This expressive and captivating style is best known for its focus on dynamic torso movements and has made its way into pop culture across the globe. If you’re int...