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A look inside the world of entertainment with our Showbiz Editor Gloria Martin.

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Actress Sonja Smits is best known for her TV work on shows like, "Falcon Crest," "Street Legal," "Traders" and the "Eleventh Hour." 680News showbiz editor Gloria Martin talks to her about return to the stage this month at the Berkeley Street Theatre in the Nightwood Theatre/CanStage production of "That Face."

Eighty-year-old Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons is on stage in Toronto in the Canadian premiere of the drama August: Osage County at the Canon Theatre. 680News showbiz editor Gloria Martin spoke with the the acting legend about her challenging role in the show  and why she chose acting over news reporting.

Singer-songwriter Jana Mashonee received a Grammy nomination for best Native American music album for her CD, "American Indian Story." But on her newly released album, "New Moon Born," she crosses over to a bluesy, R&B sound. 680News showbiz editor Gloria Martin talks to the singer about her new direction.

John Travolta and Denzel Washington go head to head this week at the video store. Gloria Martin looks at what's new on DVD and Blue Ray.

Former Three's Company star, actress and health advocate, Suzanne Somers is on a crusade for better cancer treatment and prevention. She stopped by the 680News studios to speak with Gloria Martin about it.

Singer John McDermott is honouring veterans by donating all proceeds from his upcoming tour and album to them. He spoke to Gloria Martin about the reasons behind his personal committment. You can get tickets to upcoming shows and CDs at canadacompany.ca.

Amelia Earheart flies again and "Astro Boy" takes off. Gloria Martin looks at this week's new movies.

Clive Owen stars in this week's new film The Boys are Back directed by Scott Hicks. He plays a man whose wife dies suddenly and he is left to be a single father to their seven year old son and to redefine his relationship with his older son from his previous marriage. The story is based on the real life of Simon Carr who wrote a book about it called The Boys are Back in Town. Gloria Martin talks to Owen about the movie.

Canada's first lady of the guitar Liona Boyd has revealed she has a debilitating condition that has changed her career forever. She told the story to Gloria Martin.

At the Toronto International Film Festival, Drew Barrymore told Gloria Martin what it takes to be a good director as the actress makes her directorial debut with the film Whip It. In the film, Ellen Page plays a young girl who gets her wheels on track.

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