Entertainment Today for Thursday, June 30

Gig City updates top headlines from around the entertainment world several times daily, so check back often!

Sheepdogs voting closes Canada Day – StarPhoenix [New Window]
Post CitySheepdogs voting closes Canada DayStarPhoenixSince February, thousands of votes have been cast in the Rolling Stone Choose the Cover Contest, with Saskatoon’s Sheepdogs reaching the Top 2. Appropriately, Canada Day is the last day to vote …Will they be on the cover of Rolling Stone?CTV.caThe Sheepdogs make the most of the spotlightNational Post (blog)New dogs, old tricksPost CitySalt Lake Tribune -Taste of Countryall 8 news articles »
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:37:20

Hanks goes for vanity, not laughs, in recession dramedy – Montreal Gazette [New Window]
‘Larry Crowne’ is sweet and nice, but it feels like a sitcom
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:27:51

Palace denies report of royal rift in Monaco – Montreal Gazette [New Window]
ABC NewsPalace denies report of royal rift in Monaco
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:27:51

Ottawa says Jamboree can resume pumping – Regina Leader-Post [New Window]
The Craven Country Jamboree was given the OK from Ottawa to continue draining floodwater from its campground, but an alternative camping area is still required. ..
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:20:36

Canada’s Walk of Shame: It’s your tax dollars at work – Globe and Mail [New Window]
Alex Trebek – who is Canadian, you know – surely belongs in the Game Show Host Fall of Fame. If such a thing exists. Shania Twain definitely belongs in the Bare-Midriff Hall of Fame. Rich Little would go into the Rather Limited and Lame Comedian Hall …
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:04:25

Nigel Lythgoe preps for royal BAFTA event [New Window]
Nigel Lythgoe can now add the title “royal party planner” to his overwhelming resume.
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:12:18

New Edition plans to reunite at Essence Music Festival [New Window]
After 30 years of albums, turmoil and solo projects, New Edition is finally reuniting July 3 at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:02:24

Lohan freed from home confinement [New Window]
Lindsay Lohan was released from home confinement at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, 35 days after she began serving her sentence for misdemeanor theft and probation violation, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County sheriff said Wednesday.
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:46:25

A ‘Battlestar’ exec’s journey [New Window]
Getting the details out of his head and on to paper was Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore’s most important priority of the day.
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:25:02