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

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Toronto's Fringe Festival is no longer "on the fringe." 680News showbiz editor Gloria Martin has the details on its new home.

Photo - Organizers and members of the Toronto Fringe Festival, the Randolph Centre for the Arts and Mirvish Enterprises pose behind Honest Ed's, where the new performance and social hub for the Fringe festival will be located in June 2010 (Photo by: Gloria Martin/680News)

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.

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.

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