Olivia Rodrigo bounces back after falling through hole on stage
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo made an unfortunate trip down under during the Australian leg of her world tour, falling through a hole in the stage on Monday. The Drivers License singer was running and facing the crowd at Melbourne’s Rod…
Bubble tea company apologizes after Dragons’ Den cultural appropriation spat
A Quebec company has apologized following an appearance on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, during which celebrity judge Simu Liu expressed concerns that the brand was culturally appropriating a Taiwanese beverage. The company, Bobba, sells a bottled version of boba tea, or bubble tea,…
Production company for TIFF film 40 Acres pays outstanding amounts to Sudbury crew, union says
The union representing film crew workers in Sudbury says a settlement has been reached to finally pay some members who worked on a multimillion-dollar Canadian feature film shot in the area a year ago. The film, 40 Acres, was produced by 4T Productions, led by…
New lawsuits accuse Sean (Diddy) Combs of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean (Diddy) Combs of raping women, sexually assaulting men and molesting a 16-year-old boy. At least…
Jacob Hoggard abandons bid to challenge 2022 conviction before Supreme Court
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is abandoning his bid to appeal his 2022 sexual assault conviction before Canada’s top court. The Supreme Court of Canada website shows the former Hedley frontman discontinued his application for leave to appeal. Hoggard’s lawyer, Megan…
Mike Bullard, Canadian comedian and broadcaster, dead at 67
Canadian standup comedian and broadcaster Mike Bullard has died, his family confirmed Sunday. Bullard’s half-brother, musician Chuck Jackson, confirmed to The Canadian Press that Bullard’s family learned of his death on Friday. Jackson said the coroner is investigating, and the exact…
Matt Haig’s novel The Life Impossible features a surprise inheritance, a magical island and cautious hope
Bookends with Mattea Roach29:18Matt Haig: A surprise inheritance, a magical island and why he’s embracing hope — in fiction and life In Matt Haig’s latest bestseller, The Life Impossible, a retired math teacher goes on a Spanish adventure after inheriting…
The Apprentice nearly disappeared over Hollywood’s fear. Is that the future for political films?
Daniel Bekerman never set out to produce a political film. That’s despite the fact that The Apprentice, the movie his Toronto-based production company Scythia Films took on, is about one of the most polarizing political figures in recent memory: former U.S. president…
Saturday Night Live is in its 50th season. Is its brand of comedy and political satire still relevant?
For 50 years, late-night TV viewers have heard the words “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” at 11:30 p.m. ET. Saturday Night Live, the groundbreaking live sketch comedy show created by Toronto-born Lorne Michaels in 1975, has captured multiple generations with…
Why steamy hockey romance books are having a breakaway moment
Pucking Around. The Penalty Box. Pucked. No, we’re not getting all the obvious hockey puns out of our system before we dig deep on the hockey romance book genre. These are actual best-selling book titles. If you’ve perused the romance section…
Bryan Adams decries Ottawa online streaming rules
Global hitmaker Bryan Adams is adding his voice to opposition over new federal regulations on streaming. The Cuts Like a Knife and All For Love singer released a video on social media saying elements of the Online Streaming Act would make it…
B.C. writer Steven Galloway’s defamation case clears court hurdle
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal bid by accusers of former University of British Columbia writing professor and novelist Steven Galloway, paving the way for his defamation case against them to go to trial. Galloway sued several people in B.C. Supreme…
Canadian icon Celine Dion releases Paris Olympics ‘Hymne a l’amour’ performance as single
Celine Dion has released a recording of her performance of Hymne a l’amour at the Paris Olympics. Dion’s rendition of Edith Piaf’s song during the opening ceremony in July marked the Quebecois singer’s return to the stage after announcing her…
Was bitcoin’s mysterious creator a Canadian? A new HBO documentary says yes (maybe)
In the 15 years since bitcoin was first created, no one has been able to crack one mystery: the true identity of the creator, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto. Now, a new HBO documentary has opened the case files again…
Anne Michaels, Conor Kerr among finalists for 2024 Giller Prize
Éric Chacour, Anne Fleming, Conor Kerr, Anne Michaels and Deepa Rajagopalan are the five writers shortlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize. The $100,000 award annually recognizes the best in Canadian fiction. The 2024 short list features four novels and one short story…
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WATCH | Great gourds: P.E.I.'s giant pumpkin growers nervous before this year's weigh-off
There are some anxious days ahead for growers hoping to take home the title of P.E.I.’s biggest pumpkin. CBC’s Nancy Russell checks in with some of them ahead of the Oct. 12 weigh-off at Kool Breeze Farms in Summerside.
Ticketmaster changes Taylor Swift ticket transfer rules amid reported ticket thefts
Ticketmaster is enforcing new rules around how fans transfer Taylor Swift tickets amid a surge in reported scams. The ticket sales giant recently updated its website to say ticket transfers for Swift’s concerts can only start 72 hours before the…
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Telling the ‘unvarnished’ story of my brother, Gord Downie
2 days ago News Duration 18:46 Mike Downie made a documentary about one of Canada’s most iconic bands, but it wasn’t easy. The filmmaker tells The National’s Ian Hanomansing about the story behind The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal (Prime…
Despite his iconic acting career, Victor Garber is still waiting for his big film break
35:52Victor Garber: Why there’s still one thing left on his acting bucket list Victor Garber has enjoyed an incredible career on stage and screen, from his portrayal of Jesus Christ in the musical Godspell, to his starring role opposite Jennifer…
Music star Garth Brooks accused of rape in U.S. lawsuit
A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for Garth Brooks alleged in a lawsuit filed Thursday that he raped her in a Los Angeles hotel in 2019. The woman does not use her name and goes by…
Joker: Folie à Deux is a selfish screed for nobody
Locked away in the back room of a library at Princeton University in New Jersey, available for entry only to those who apply with two forms of ID and agree to be supervised by a custodian while reading, there is a small…
Jury finds Jacob Hoggard not guilty of sexual assault
WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. Musician Jacob Hoggard was found not guilty Friday of sexually assaulting a young woman in northeastern Ontario eight years ago, the culmination of a…
Why nostalgic television reboots have a hold on Hollywood — and viewers of all ages
What’s old is new again as television studios revert to the classics, tapping into the lucrative nostalgia market. This fall’s TV lineup is flooded with reboots of shows that were popular decades ago — from popular sitcom Frasier and legal drama Matlock, now starring…
Eminem is going to be a grandpa, and fans are having an existential crisis
File this one under: “We’re old.” Eminem, the prolific U.S. rapper known for hits like Lose Yourself, his former alter ego Slim Shady and for being one of the most controversial yet best-selling artists of the early 2000s, has just revealed he’s going to…
Here’s why Jacob Hoggard’s sex-assault trial jury didn’t hear about his prior conviction
WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. More than two years after he was convicted for a violent rape, Jacob Hoggard is waiting to find out whether a jury will…
Ottawa to announce changes to CBC’s mandate, appoint new CEO in the next four weeks: source
After a months-long review of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is expected to announce changes meant to modernize the public broadcaster sometime over the next four weeks. A senior government official told CBC News the government is in the final…
Goodbye, Queeries: After 7 years, Peter Knegt writes the last edition of his award-winning column
Queeries is a weekly column by CBC Arts producer Peter Knegt that queries LGBTQ art, culture and/or identity through a personal lens. It won the 2019 Digital Publishing Award for best column in Canada, and was nominated again in 2022 and…
Doctor who helped get Matthew Perry ketamine pleads guilty
A San Diego doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry ‘s fatal overdose pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, entered the plea in federal court in Los Angeles, becoming the third…
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Director, cast of Rez Ball discuss capturing authentic Indigenous experiences
Rez Ball director Sydney Freeland and stars Jessica Matten and Kauchani Bratt talk with CBC’s Makda Ghebreslassie about how they worked to bring the movie to reflect real life. Rez Ball is now available for streaming on Netflix.
PlayStation Network back online after hours-long outage
Sony’s PlayStation Network went down for hours on Tuesday, frustrating gamers around the world who complained they weren’t able to sign in to their accounts. PSN said on its website that “some services are experiencing issues,” and that players “might…
L.R. Wright’s classic B.C.-based crime novels make TV debut
Canada’s Sunshine Coast is starring in a new TV series based on some very B.C. mystery novels. Nearly 40 years after the late Canadian author L.R. Wright published her first Karl Alberg novel, the mystery series has made its small…
B.C. beauty brand battles music giant over social media copyright
Suva Beauty founder Shaina Azad announced the end of her company’s wild ride to international acclaim six months ago in a YouTube video that was met with a mixture of sadness and Reddit threads lamenting the loss of dazzling eyeshadow…
Kris Kristofferson, country music icon and movie star, dead at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson died at his home in Maui, Hawaii on Saturday, family spokesperson Ebie McFarland said in…
Women are ready to tell their own coming-of-age stories in a new wave of films
Megan Park is not the only one tired of coming-of-age stories told by men. The Ontario director’s latest film My Old Ass, getting its wide theatre release Friday, is part of a recent wave of films in the genre starring and directed…
Complainant breaks down as cross-examination resumes in Hoggard sexual assault trial
WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it The emotional cross-examination of the woman accusing Jacob Hoggard of sexual assault continued at his trial Friday, as the Canadian musician’s defence lawyer…
How Dungeons & Dragons went from ‘satanic panic’ to pop culture fixture
The Current12:37Battling goblins, live on the radio Dungeons & Dragons is everywhere, from blockbuster movies to popular TV shows and even Lego sets. It’s cool now. But that wasn’t the case when Rui Albino of Toronto started playing the popular tabletop role-playing…
Memphis, Tenn., man sentenced in killing of rapper Young Dolph
Justin Johnson was found guilty of murder in the death of rapper Young Dolph on Thursday after the jury heard testimony from a co-defendant that the killing was part of a feud between rival record labels. Jurors deliberated for just…
Masterful, scene-stealing actor Maggie Smith dead at 89
Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century as the Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the…
K’naan, rapper behind Wavin’ Flag megahit, charged with sexual assault in Quebec City
K’naan, one of Canada’s most successful rappers, who is best known for his 2009 megahit Wavin’ Flag, has been charged with sexual assault in Quebec City. K’naan, whose real name is Keinan Abdi Warsame, is alleged to have sexually assaulted someone between July…
North Toronto is getting a new — and temporary — outdoor concert venue
Entertainment giant Live Nation says it will build a temporary, open-air music venue with a capacity for some 50,000 people on the grounds of the former Downsview airport in north Toronto. The new Rogers Stadium will hosts its first concerts in…
Complainant tells court musician Jacob Hoggard raped, choked her
WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it A woman accusing Jacob Hoggard of sexual assault told a northern Ontario court the musician raped, hit and choked her before urinating on…
Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard pleads not guilty at Ontario sexual assault trial
Entertainment Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault in a northeastern Ontario court as his trial gets underway. Hoggard is facing a charge for incident alleged to have happened on June 25, 2016 The Canadian Press…
Crown prosecutors begin case in Jacob Hoggard’s sex-assault trial
The complainant in Jacob Hoggard’s sexual assault trial says she attended a concert by his former band Hedley in Kirkland Lake, Ont., the night of the alleged assault in June 2016. Crown Prosecutor Lilly Gates said in a brief opening…
Junos add 2 new awards, drop international album category ahead of 2025 show
There will be two new awards at next year’s Junos. The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced via press release Monday that it will be adding categories for songwriter of the year (non-performing) and South Asian music recording…
Toronto run of Come From Away extended through March
Come From Away is staying in Toronto a few months longer than expected. Mirvish Productions has extended the musical’s run through to March. Performances of the latest run, which started Sunday, had been scheduled to go until Dec. 22, but Mirvish says…
Headbanging aunties and punk rock rez shows? An archive puts Indigenous punks in the spotlight
Unreserved56:39Indigenous influence on the punk music scene Kristy Martinez has loved punk music since she was in high school 20 years ago. Then, the fashion and the rebellious ideology felt like “armour,” she says. But when Martinez — an Azusa, Calif.,…
Princess of Wales makes a low-key return to work after a rare high-profile glimpse into family life
Hello, royal watchers. This is your regular dose of royal news and analysis. Reading this online? Sign up here to get this delivered to your inbox. Catherine, Princess of Wales, was back at work this past week, holding a meeting at Windsor Castle…
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Old Enough? Canadian TV show has kids aged 3-6 run errands
Colin Mochrie narrates the Canadian version of the hit Japanese TV show, Old Enough.
Dozens of women came forward with Harvey Weinstein allegations. A new accuser has led to a new charge
Seven years after sexual assault and harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein turbocharged the #MeToo movement, the ex-movie mogul faces a new sex crime charge from an accuser who’s never told her story publicly. While awaiting retrial on other sex charges…
Got TIFF FOMO? Here are some of Canada’s best upcoming film festivals
The Toronto International Film Festival — Canada’s largest — has already come to a close, having run from Sept. 5 to 15. But even with the stars having gone home — and other well-known fests like Fantasia, imagineNATIVE and Atlantic…
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Kelsey Grammer on why Frasier Crane has endured through Cheers, Frasier and a new reboot
Kelsey Grammer talks to CBC’s Teghan Beaudette about what makes a great reboot as Frasier’s revival enters its second season.
Wolfs: Clooney, Pitt vehicle is fine but forgettable
Wine and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Socks and Crocs. And, of course, Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Among all the randomness of the universe, there are some pairings that just make sense — complementing one another by happy accident…
Nick Laird, Anne Michaels and Tomasz Różycki to judge 2025 Griffin Poetry Prize
Canadian author and poet Anne Michaels and international writers Nick Laird and Tomasz Różycki have been announced as the judges for the 2025 Griffin Poetry Prize. Founded in 2000 by Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Scott Griffin, the Griffin Poetry Prize is the world’s…
MrBeast named in California lawsuit over reality TV show Beast Games
MrBeast is accused of creating “unsafe” employment conditions, including sexual harassment, and misrepresenting contestants’ odds at winning his new Amazon reality show’s $5-million US grand prize n a lawsuit filed Tuesday by five unnamed participants. The filing alleges that the…
Sean (Diddy) Combs loses bail appeal in sex trafficking, racketeering case
WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence. A second judge refused to grant bail to Sean (Diddy) Combs on Wednesday, saying the government had proved “by clear and convincing evidence” that no amount of bail could guarantee the hip-hop…
5 Canadian titles make shortlist for $75K Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction
Five Canadian books have made the shortlist for the 2023 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for nonfiction. The $75,000 award recognizes the best in Canadian nonfiction. It is the largest prize for nonfiction in Canada. The shortlisted books are Martha Baillie’s There Is No…
Junos backtrack on shelving reggae, gospel, children’s categories
The Juno Awards are reversing course on their plan to shelve three awards after strong blowback from the music community. Junos head Allan Reid posted a message on his Instagram Tuesday saying that given the feedback the organization has decided…
Sean (Diddy) Combs has been indicted on sex trafficking, racketeering charges
WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. Sean (Diddy) Combs faces federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in an indictment, unsealed Tuesday, claiming he hit and abused women for more than…
Sean (Diddy) Combs faces criminal indictment in New York, prosecutors say
WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence. Sean (Diddy) Combs was arrested late Monday in New York, where he faces a sealed criminal indictment, prosecutors announced late Monday. Details of the charges weren’t immediately announced by prosecutors, but…
Jane’s Addiction cancel Toronto show, rest of tour, in wake of band altercation on stage
Jane’s Addiction’s scheduled Toronto show on Wednesday is off, as one of the premier bands of alternative rock’s heyday cancelled the remaining dates on their tour after a stunning band punch-up at a Boston concert. The band first cancelled Sunday…
Shogun caps off historic Emmys night with best drama; Hacks upsets The Bear for best comedy
Historical epic Shogun won the prestigious best drama award at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, and Hacks upset favourite The Bear to win best comedy as Hollywood celebrated the best of television. Shogun, a sweeping story about political machinations in…
TIFF highlights films about body image, aging. So why are there so few roles for women over 40?
Society’s treatment of women as they age has emerged as a major theme at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), including a horror about an age-reversing beauty treatment and a dark comedy about a new mother who turns into a feral…
From Universal Language to The Apprentice — 7 Canadian films that defined TIFF 2024
After years marked by COVID closures and Hollywood strikes, 2024 was supposed to be the year the Toronto International Film Festival finally reopened its doors to the glitz and glam of fawning fans, red carpets and celebrities. But while celebrities…
Filmmakers Guy Maddin, Matthew Rankin tell TIFF crowd about coming through Winnipeg’s ‘anti-mainstream’ scene
Two Winnipeg-spawned filmmakers who have both offered up surreal visions of the Prairie city — albeit almost 20 years apart — talked to a Toronto International Film Festival crowd this week about the reception to their latest movies and what it’s like…
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Best moments from TIFF 2024
The curtains are closing on TIFF 2024, so here’s a look at the best moments, from the red carpet and beyond.
Dave Grohl says he’s father to new daughter born outside of his marriage
Dave Grohl says he recently fathered a daughter outside his 21-year marriage to Jordyn Blum, with whom he has three older daughters. “I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I plan to…
TIFF suspends screening of film on Russian soldiers after threats
The Toronto International Film Festival has announced it will pause all upcoming screenings of the film Russians at War. The first-person documentary by Russian Canadian filmmaker Anastasia Trofimova spurred protest from Ukrainian officials and community groups who say the film amounts to propaganda. The feature was set…
How Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris might impact the U.S. presidential election
Taylor Swift is nobody’s idea of an opening act, and she followed Kamala Harris’s first U.S. presidential debate performance minutes later by endorsing the Democratic nominee. Swift made the endorsement for the Nov. 5 presidential election in an Instagram post…
TIFF won’t pull controversial documentary about Russian soldiers
The Toronto International Film Festival says it’s not pulling a controversial documentary about Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine from its schedule, despite outcry from Ukrainian officials and community groups who say the film amounts to propaganda. TIFF’s statement comes a…
40 Acres gets world sales deal at TIFF amid claims some businesses not paid since Sudbury filming ended
The world sales rights to a Canadian feature film shot in Sudbury, Ont., have been sold on the heels of its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), but it also faces claims by two unions and many…
Sarah McLachlan honoured with Canada Post stamp
British Columbia-based singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan’s achievements are being honoured with a Canada Post commemorative stamp. The corporation has announced that an unveiling of the stamp will take place with the artist at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music in Vancouver next Tuesday. McLachlan…
James Earl Jones, renowned actor who voiced Darth Vader and Mufasa, dead at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed…
James Earl Jones, renowned actor who voiced Darth Vader and Mufasa, dead at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed…
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Check out the TIFF opening night highlights — including Ben Stiller’s return as a leading actor
3 days ago News Duration 1:47 Ben Stiller, who stepped away from being a leading actor for years, was in Toronto this week to launch The Nutcrackers at TIFF with an ‘homage’ to the family comedies of his youth. He…
Rap star Kendrick Lamar will headline 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Lamar would lead…
Jack Long, founder of Long & McQuade music store chain, dead at 95
Jack Long, founder of the Long & McQuade chain of musical instrument stores, died on Sept. 4 at the age of 95. The news was shared by his family on the store’s website. “Jack lived a long and happy life, surrounded by…
Bumper crop of movies with Manitoba roots hits Toronto International Film Festival
The province of Manitoba is extraordinarily well represented this month at the Toronto International Film Festival. Officially, the province lays claim to seven films at the festival, which opened Thursday: four features and three shorts, all with Manitoba connections. Never before…
Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice captures the voice but misses the mark
The Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice arrived with about as much subtlety as its scheduling at the Toronto International Film Festival. Just as the Ali Abassi-directed film was plopped into the festival’s opening night schedule on Thursday as a last-minute surprise,…
Linkin Park reunites with new singer, new music
Linkin Park is back with a new lineup and is debuting their first new music since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington. On Thursday, the band kicked off a livestream showcasing new singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin…
After years of rough seas for TIFF, filmmakers hope for smooth sailing at the people’s festival
The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Canada. It’s the largest in North America, and it’s even listed among the “big five” — the most important, and most famous, film showcases the world has to…
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WATCH | Do school cellphone bans work?
Cellphone bans in classrooms have gained global momentum — along with confusion about how they will be enforced. CBC’s Ashley Fraser explains why some researchers say there isn’t enough evidence on whether they’re actually effective.
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WATCH | The Liberal-NDP deal is over
At Issue this week: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he’s ripped up the agreement supporting the Liberal government. What does the move mean for the prime minister — and could it push up the next election date?
TIFF 2024: Your guide to the buzzy movies and celeb sightings
The Toronto International Film Festival, Canada’s festival of festivals, is back for another year. Running from Sept. 5 to Sept. 15, you can see the full list of films at their website — as well as a full schedule of…
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WATCH | A guaranteed paycheque — is universal basic income a good idea?
The Ontario government is facing a class-action lawsuit after it abruptly cancelled a basic income pilot project, a decision participants say hurled their lives into turmoil. CBC’s Nick Purdon explores the initiative’s impact — and looks at why some say…
What is ‘dynamic pricing,’ and why are Oasis fans furious about it?
Thousands of Oasis fans waited long hours in virtual queues this weekend to get their hands on tickets for the British band’s reunion shows next summer, only to find that prices had been hiked as part of a “dynamic pricing”…
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WATCH | How Gen Z is changing the English language
Don’t resist using words like delulu or rizz — they might soon become part of our collective lexicon.
Carol Off wants to take the word ‘freedom’ back from the far right
When former CBC host Carol Off started writing a book calling on people to reclaim the word “freedom” from the far right, she thought she would be dismissed as naive. Then Kamala Harris began her run to become U.S. president. “The…
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WATCH | This group of islands is Montreal's 'hidden gem' that you can reach by public transit
It looks and feels like it should be far away from civilization, but the virtually untouched Hochelaga Archipelago is just off the eastern edge of Montreal. Conservationists are working to protect it while encouraging people to come visit.
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WATCH | Want a literal ice-cream float? Check out this shack in the middle of a lake
Situated in the Kingston area, not far from where the St. John River meets Belleisle Bay, a small, floating shack called Ice Cream Dock allows boaters to grab a treat at the ‘boat-thru.’
Givin’ ‘er again: Deaner ’89 an origin story for character made famous in Canadian cult classic Fubar
The Deaner is making a return to the screen, with a shot-in-Manitoba movie that explores the cult-hero character’s past. Dean Murdoch, a.k.a. The Deaner — the mullet-haired, hard-rocking headbanger who crashed his way into the Canadian comedy firmament with the…
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WATCH | This summer, New Brunswickers killed mosquitos for science
The mosquito population in the Maritimes is changing because of climate change. A research project led by Acadia University asked the public to collect specimens at two New Brunswick parks to help with the research.
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Free festival bringing art to Montreal’s alleyways might come to an end after funding cut
5 hours ago News Duration 1:19 The Festival des arts de ruelles has been running for eight years. But after losing its provincial funding, it could disappear for good. As organizers try to make the most of this year’s edition,…
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How did someone get Canadian citizenship after allegedly appearing in an ISIS video? | About That
3 hours ago News Duration 10:40 Canada has launched a series of emergency hearings into how a man who allegedly committed an assault on behalf of ISIS in 2015 was able to become a Canadian citizen this year — just…
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WATCH | This 12-year-old built a driveway mini-putt course — and it's a hit
Starting your own business takes a lot of hard work, drive and dedication. Just ask 12-year-old Nate Barker of Antigonish County in Nova Scotia. This summer he’s running Red Dog Mini Golf, a hand-built course that features found objects —…
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The North American fight against cheap Chinese EVs, explained | About That
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem….
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WATCH | #TheMoment an MLB photographer captured rainbow lightning
Brace Hemmelgarn, manager of content and photography for the Minnesota Twins, recounts the moment he took a rare photo of rainbow lightning over Target Field in Minneapolis during a game.
K-pop singer Taeil leaves boyband NCT over accusation of an unspecified sexual crime, his label says
South Korean singer Taeil has left K-pop band NCT after being accused of an unspecified sexual crime, his label said on Wednesday. His agency, SM Entertainment, released a statement on X, saying the member will depart from the boy band…
A miniature village has appeared in Toronto. It’s the set of beleaguered MrBeast’s reality TV series
This month, a strange sight appeared in Toronto’s north end: a massive compound containing what looked like a walled-off miniature town, complete with a line of identical houses. Though it looks like something out of a dystopia, it’s actually the…
Mariah Carey’s ‘heart is broken’ after losing mother, sister on same day
Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison both died on the same day, the singer said Monday. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her…
Oasis is back for a tour, ending 15-year hiatus
Oasis, the Britpop band known for timeless hits like Wonderwall and Don’t Look Back in Anger, is reuniting for a tour next summer, ending a 15-year hiatus and, presumably, the long-held feud between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher. The band will play 14…
A miniature village has appeared in Toronto. It’s the set of beleaguered MrBeast’s reality TV series
This month, a strange sight appeared in Toronto’s north end: a massive compound containing what looked like a walled-off miniature town, complete with a line of identical houses. Though it looks like something out of a dystopia, it’s actually the…
Singer Chappell Roan calls out fans for ‘creepy’ behaviour — and she’s not the only one
Pop singer Chappell Roan has some harsh words for obsessive fans as she continues her rapid ascent to superstardom. “I don’t want whatever the f–k you think you’re supposed to be entitled to whenever you see a celebrity. I don’t give a…
Fan Expo Canada draws thousands to downtown Toronto
Thousands decked out in weird and wonderful costumes descended on Toronto for Canada’s large pop culture convention, Fan Expo Canada. The event, beloved by fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, fantasy, anime, cosplay and gaming, got underway at the Metro Toronto Convention…
Baby, oh! Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy
Justin Bieber, who rose to international stardom in 2010 with his hit Baby, has welcomed one of his own with his wife. The singer, 30, posted a photo of a baby’s foot Friday on Instagram, revealing the child’s name as Jack…
B.C. blues rock legend Colin James set to release 21st album
It’s shaping up to be a good month for Colin James. The B.C. blues rock legend was named to the Order of British Columbia earlier this month, and on Saturday he’ll release his new album, Chasing the Sun — his 21st, and another chapter in…
Blink Twice is a disturbing, revealing and difficult success
How do you analyze Sixth Sense without spoiling the end? What would you say about Remember the Titans if you couldn’t say “football” or “racism?” How could you talk about Ocean’s 11 if its twist was George Clooney was actually planning…
The Weeknd will live stream São Paulo concert for free on YouTube
The Weeknd is finally offering a glimpse into the next chapter of his career with a one-night-only concert streaming live on YouTube from São Paulo, Brazil. The four-time Grammy winner plans to roll out a never-before-seen production in early September alongside performances of…
Oprah or Hasan Piker? DNC tests the value of celebrities vs. influencers
Last night, talk show icon Oprah Winfrey received roaring applause at her first-ever appearance at a national political convention. The day before, actor Sean Astin strutted onstage to call for the first woman president in United States history, while managing to…
Lionsgate apologizes for new Coppola film trailer containing fake quotes from dead critics
Lionsgate recalled its new trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis on Wednesday amid revelations that critics’ quotes were fabricated. “Lionsgate is immediately recalling our trailer for Megalopolis,” a Lionsgate spokesperson said in a statement to The Associated Press. “We offer our…
Disney drops request to have wrongful death lawsuit tossed over Disney+ subscription
Disney is no longer asking a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit on the grounds that the victim’s family had signed up for its streaming service Disney+. The company filed a notice in Orange County court on Tuesday…
Phil Donahue, talk show pioneer, dead at 88
Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched a television genre that made household names of Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and many others, has died. He was 88. NBC’s Today show said Donahue died on Sunday after a long illness. Dubbed “the…
Katy Perry music video prompts investigation for filming near protected sand dunes
The production company behind Katy Perry’s newest music video is under investigation for allegedly filming without permission in ecologically sensitive sand dunes on the Balearic Islands off eastern Spain. The video for Perry’s latest single, Lifetimes, from her upcoming album…
Hamilton’s 900 CHML radio station, one of Canada’s oldest, closes
Hamilton’s largest radio news station — and one of Canada’s oldest — has shut down. The Global News station, 900 CHML, posted an announcement online about the closure on Wednesday. By early afternoon, the station was no longer on the air. Its parent…
Great White singer Jack Russell, who survived nightclub fire that killed 100 people, dead at 63
Great White singer Jack Russell, whose band’s long climb to commercial success was overshadowed by a pyrotechnics display at a nightclub performance that led to one of the deadliest indoor fires in U.S. history, has died. He was 63. A…
What we know about doctor who called Matthew Perry a ‘moron,’ and others charged in his death
Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors. “These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they…
It Ends With Us is about an abusive relationship. So why is the marketing so light-hearted?
WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. As audiences flock to see It Ends With Us in theatres, there’s concern that the movie’s breezy marketing campaign is sending the wrong message about its…
Court upholds musician Jacob Hoggard’s sex assault conviction
Jacob Hoggard began serving his sentence Friday after Ontario’s top court dismissed the Hedley frontman’s appeal of his sexual assault conviction. The musician’s legal team said he surrendered into custody immediately before the ruling was delivered Friday, as is typical…
Gena Rowlands, known for her emotionally raw portrayals of damaged women, dead at 94
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding light in independent cinema as a star in groundbreaking movies by her director husband, John Cassavetes, and later charmed audiences in her son’s…
5 charged in Matthew Perry’s death, including his assistant and 2 doctors, prosecutor says
A prosecutor says five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the charges Thursday, saying the doctors supplied Perry with a large amount of ketamine…
From Phil Wizard to Raygun, breaking is bigger than ever. Is that a good thing?
At the Paris Olympics, breaking entered as arguably the most exciting new event in decades: an art form sprung from the hip-hop culture of the Bronx, set to take the biggest international sports stage in the world. One Canadian gold…
‘Real’ story of BlackBerry to be made into film by Mark Wahlberg’s documentary company
Mark Wahlberg’s documentary production house is ringing up “the real BlackBerry story.” Wahlberg’s Unrealistic Ideas says it is moving ahead with a feature-length documentary centred around the history of the Waterloo, Ont.-based smartphone maker. The company says the still-untitled BlackBerry…
23 years into Alexisonfire’s career, the band gets ready to play one of its biggest shows yet
Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire is used to headlining shows and hometown festivals, but 23 years into its career, the powerhouse performers have taken a rare opening act gig that puts them in front of one of their biggest audiences yet. The…
Rachael Lillis, voice behind Pokémon’s Misty and Jessie, dead at 55
Voice actor Rachael Lillis, famed for playing Misty and Jessie in various film, television and video game versions of the beloved Japanese animated series Pokémon, has died following a battle with breast cancer. She was 55. Co-star Veronica Taylor, who voices the role…
Elin Hilderbrand explains why she’s retiring from writing summer beach reads
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Fashion designer brings work back to Haida roots in new exhibit
When Dorothy Grant entered the fashion world in 1988, she did not fit easily into any of the established categories. She was one of the first Indigenous fashion designers in the industry, making her stand out from many others as…
Think book clubs are boring? These modern versions are flipping the script
Binge-reading bestsellers in bars? Fusing food with fiction? Silently skimming sci-fi over Zoom? These aren’t your typical book clubs, but they’re just the plot twist modern readers are looking for. With the rise of celebrity book clubs and the popularity…
Cuckoo is inventive, daring — and scarily aimless
Beyond the overdone gore of Saw, cheap jump scares of Insidious, or the freakiness of whatever’s going on in Hellraiser, modern horror can do little to actually scare citizens of a horrible-enough modern world. In 2024, how much starchy corn-syrup…
3rd person arrested over foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift show in Vienna
A third person has been arrested in connection with the foiled conspiracy to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austria’s interior minister said Friday. Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said the 18-year-old, an Iraqi citizen, was taken into custody Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly…
‘Really, that song?’: Celine Dion disavows Trump’s usage of My Heart Will Go On at rally
Céline Dion and her management team said Saturday that they do not endorse an “unauthorized” use of one of her most popular songs by former U.S. president Donald Trump at a campaign rally. “Today, Céline Dion’s management team and her record label,…
Newfoundlanders already love him. Now, a documentary will introduce this psychedelic superhero to the world
Newfoundland and Labrador documentary filmmaker Jamie Miller is helping bring a unique part of her province’s popular culture to the screen. “In our generation, we grew up turning on our news station in the middle of the night and seeing just bonkers…
MrBeast wants ‘full assessment’ of internal culture amid allegations of impropriety and unsafe sets
MrBeast has ordered a full assessment of the internal culture in his YouTube empire as well as an investigation into “allegations of inappropriate behavior by people in the company,” according to a confidential memo obtained by The Associated Press. Addressed…
Why John Krasinski’s Rogers ad is upsetting Canadian union actors mired in labour dispute
The vice-president of Canada’s English language acting union isn’t happy seeing a Rogers ad featuring U.S. star John Krasinski letting loose to Taylor Swift in a boat on Lake Simcoe. “Every time I see that commercial, it makes my skin…
Swifties gather in Vienna streets after concerts cancelled over apparent attack plot
The cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over an apparent attack plot didn’t stop the U.S. pop star’s fans from taking to the city’s streets to unite in celebration of her music. Massive groups of Swifties gathered Thursday and shared friendship…
Umbrella Academy cast looks back on what makes Netflix series so groundbreaking
The Umbrella Academy, which was made into a Netflix series from a comic book written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá, released its fourth and final season on Thursday. What began in Season 1 as a loose but…
Why Mario and Sonic are missing the Paris Olympics — and what gamers will get instead
You might have noticed Mario and Sonic aren’t competing at the Paris Olympics. That’s because the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ended its long-running partnership with Nintendo and Sega, the creators of the Mario and Sonic video games, which since 2007 has spawned…
‘Smarten up’ mayor says to thousands of fans who crashed Billy Talent concert in Port Colborne, Ont.
Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) says several thousand people pushed through the fences at a free Billy Talent concert in Port Colborne, Ont., on Saturday. Municipal officials said the venue at H. H. Knoll Park had reached capacity just before 9:30…
Orville Peck on feeling like an outsider and finding his home in country music
With his deep baritone voice and high-camp take on cowboy culture, Orville Peck has been steadily on the rise since the release of his debut album, Pony, in 2019. Now, he’s back with his highly anticipated third album, Stampede, but…
Live Nation silent after scrapping shows linked to Lamar at Drake-backed venue
Live Nation is staying quiet after two performers associated with Kendrick Lamar say their dates at its Drake-affiliated History venue in Toronto were cancelled at the last minute. A representative for the global promoter and concert venue owner ignored numerous…
Art as the great escape — why the prison drama Sing Sing is a must-see
There have been many films set in prison. Some with great performances. But there’s never been a film like Sing Sing. The story revolves around the two Divines. John (Divine G) Whitfield is a prisoner at the maximum-security prison Sing Sing. Convicted of…
Munro’s Books employee quits after Alice Munro abuse revelations
Two words written anonymously in a guest book set off a chain of events that led a longtime Munro’s Books employee to quit her job, disillusioned by her literary hero and her former employer. Two months ago, Justina Elias would have described…
25 years on, The Blair Witch Project leaves its mark on horror — and the film’s stars
Day 68:40The stars of The Blair Witch Project reckon with its complicated legacy In 1999, Michael C. Williams was on top of the world. The actor was making an appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien after co-starring in The…
Aerosmith retires from touring, citing Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury
Aerosmith says Steven Tyler’s voice has been permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury last year and the rock band will no longer tour. The iconic band behind hits like Love in an Elevator and Livin’ on the Edge posted a statement…
The 1975 being sued after Matty Healy kissing bandmate shut down Malaysian music festival
The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy kissing a bandmate in an on-stage protest shut down a music festival in Malaysia last year. The singer used profanities as he criticized Malaysia’s stance against homosexuality before kissing bassist Ross MacDonald…
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Olympic time with Flavor Flav
American rapper Flavor Flav, who is sponsoring the United States’ Olympic women’s water polo team, stopped by Canada House to chat with CBC Sports’ Anastasia Bucsis.
Nelk is teaming up with Trump’s VP pick — here’s why
Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate, J.D. Vance, is on TikTok — and he’s collaborating with Canadian-American social media stars the Nelk Boys. Vance’s first post on the social media site features a nine-second video where he can be seen accepting alcohol from…
Sarah McLachlan thought Angel was ‘too slow and depressing’ to become a hit
Sarah McLachlan can only think of one time in her career when she set out to write a single for pop radio — and it was only because she didn’t have a choice. When the Canadian superstar signed with her…
‘White Dudes for Harris’ raises more than $4M as critics ramp up attacks
The Dude and Luke Skywalker were among the famous faces on a fundraising call that, according to organizers, raised more than $4 million US on Monday for U.S. vice-president Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. The three-hour “White Dudes for Harris” call was…
Robbie Robertson L.A. tribute to feature Elvis Costello, Allison Russell and Hamilton’s Daniel Lanois
Elvis Costello, Allison Russell and Hamilton’s Daniel Lanois are among the musicians set to celebrate Robbie Robertson’s legacy at a concert supported by his friend Martin Scorsese. Life is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson will unfold at…
Canadians Anne Michaels and Claire Messud longlisted for 2024 Booker Prize
Canadian authors Anne Michaels and Claire Messud are among the 13 authors longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize. The £50,000 (approx. $84,882 Cdn) prize annually recognizes the best original novel written in the English language and published in the U.K. Michaels is longlisted for her…
Sweet Valley High author Francine Pascal dead at 92
Francine Pascal, a one-time soap opera writer whose Sweet Valley High novels and the ongoing adventures of twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield captivated millions of young readers, died Sunday at age 92. Pascal’s death was confirmed Tuesday by her publisher, Penguin…
Robert Downey Jr. reveals at Comic-Con he’ll play Marvel film villain Doctor Doom
Robert Downey Jr. revealed in a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con that he’ll return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — not in his iconic Iron Man role, but as villain Victor Von Doom, aka Doctor Doom, in the Avengers series. Downey kicked off…
Edna O’Brien, iconoclastic giant of Irish literature who penned The Country Girls, dead at 93
Edna O’Brien, Ireland’s literary pride and outlaw who scandalized her native land with her debut novel, The Country Girls, before gaining international acclaim as a storyteller and iconoclast that found her welcomed everywhere from Dublin to the White House, has died….
3 members of award-winning gospel quartet the Nelons among 7 killed in Wyoming plane crash
Three members of the Nelons, a Gospel Music Hall of Fame quartet, as well as the chairman of the board overseeing the Georgia Department of Corrections, were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, according to a statement…
Marvel’s The Avengers dubbed in Lakota language
Lakota speakers can enjoy one of the most iconic superhero films, The Avengers, in their own language. The Lakota dubbed version of the movie was a collaborative project between Marvel Studios, the Lakota Language Reclamation Project and Grey Willow Studios…
Alice Munro’s biography excluded husband’s abuse of her daughter. How did that happen?
WARNING: This article contains details of abuse and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. When late author Alice Munro’s daughter came forward about the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of…
Feist dazzles in new NPR Tiny Desk Concert
“The song part of Tiny Desk is easy; the talking part on the other hand,” Feist joked without finishing her sentence, setting herself up between songs during her brand new NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Though Feist later proved that she’s…
Celebrated Canadian filmmaker Norman Jewison honoured with commemorative stamp
It’s a rainy Wednesday afternoon, and the sounds of Toronto’s torrential downpour blend with live instrumentals from various music scores that accompanied films made by one of Hollywood’s most famed Canadian directors, the late Norman Jewison. These notes and melodies…
As K-pop groups experiment with AI, the future of its use is up in the air
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Deadpool & Wolverine come home for Marvel blockbuster’s Canadian premiere
One of the most anticipated blockbusters of the summer made its Canadian premiere in Toronto Tuesday, as Marvel rolled out the red (and yellow) carpet for Deadpool & Wolverine. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, longtime pals and stars of the film,…
Duke Fakir, last original Four Tops singer, dead at 88
Abdul (Duke) Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as I Can’t Help Myself, Reach Out I’ll Be There and Standing in the Shadows of Love, has died…
Comedian Bob Newhart, master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dead at 94
Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart’s publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los…
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Twisters with Glen Powell | CBC.ca
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem….
Seriously? Audiences miffed as The Bear enters Emmys as a comedy
Most critics agree The Bear is worthy of award nominations, but the popular TV show’s placement in the comedy category at the upcoming Emmy Awards has viewers scratching their heads. The second season of the FX series, which follows a young…
B.C. woman ordered to pay ex $450 for Coldplay tickets
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The Bear sets comedy record, Shogun tops nominations for 2024 Emmy Awards
The Bear went on a tear at Wednesday morning’s announcement of Emmy nominations, earning a comedy-series record 23, and Shogun led all nominees with 25 in a dominant year across categories for FX. Nominations for the acclaimed series about a family restaurant…
Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate’s Trump shooting comment
The comedy rock duo Tenacious D — made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — has cancelled the rest of their tour after Gass’ remarks about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. While onstage at a concert in Sydney, Australia on Sunday,…
Corus Entertainment ‘aggressively’ cutting costs, laying off more employees as revenue slumps
As revenue slumps from a “challenging advertising environment,” Canadian media company Corus Entertainment — which houses brands like Global News and YTV — is “aggressively” cutting costs, continuing layoffs and shutting down parts of its business. In the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Monday,…
Richard Simmons, jovial fitness guru who inspired with humour, dead at 76
Richard Simmons, television’s hyperactive court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better, died on Saturday. He turned 76 on Friday. Simmons died…
Shannen Doherty, star of Beverly Hills, 90210, dead at 53: media reports
American actor Shannen Doherty, best known for her role as high school student Brenda Walsh on hit 1990s television drama Beverly Hills, 90210, has died after years of living with cancer, U.S. media outlets reported on Sunday. She was 53. “It…
Pro wrestling superstar John Cena announces upcoming retirement during Toronto event
John Cena announced on Saturday night in Toronto that he will retire from professional wrestling next year after two decades in the ring. The wrestler-turned-actor delivered a heartfelt speech to a stadium of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans at Scotiabank…
‘Cancel Your Gays’ trend sees 2SLGBTQ+ characters disappearing from TV
TV shows with queer and trans characters are disappearing, sparking concerns that networks and streaming services are caving to anti-2SLGBTQ+ sentiment. There were 468 2SLGBTQ+ characters in TV shows this year, according to an April report from the prominent advocacy organization…
Why Tom Green says he’s ‘glad’ he got testicular cancer at 28
In 2000, Tom Green was at the height of his career. The Canadian comedian’s eponymous cable access program, The Tom Green Show, launched him to stardom after it moved to MTV, and he landed roles in big box office hits…
Brantford, Ont., to honour hometown comedy legend Phil Hartman with mural
WARNING: This story mentions intimate partner violence and suicide. The city of Brantford, Ont., has put the call out for an artist to design and create a mural honouring the comedian and actor Phil Hartman. Hartman, who was born in Brantford…
Kendrick’s Not Like Us music video pits former Raptor DeMar DeRozan against Drake
After a period of (relative) silence, the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar appears to be back on. Late Thursday night — and months after the last official diss track from either rapper — Lamar released the music video to Not…
How the University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection
The University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection, replacing problematic paintings and sculptures with contemporary Indigenous art. “The university is ultimately a colonial institution that is designed to serve white people … and that needs to change,” said C.W. Brooks-Ip, registrar and…
Beverly Hill Cop: Axel F — a nostalgic earworm with lazy laughs and familiar faces
It’s a good time to be an Eddie Murphy fan. After stepping out of the spotlight for a few years, Murphy is back and reengaging with the culture. There’s a new Shrek sequel on the way and talk of a Donkey-focused film. …
Is ‘Wickediator’ Barbenheimer 2.0? Or are we all going insane?
Barbenheimer is back, baby. And this time, it’s all green. At least, that’s what some overly confident movie studios would have us believe. Because almost exactly one year after the unlikely success of the same-day debut of Barbie (Greta Gerwig’s rose-coloured…
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‘She’d be the Taylor Swift of today, for writing’: How L.M. Montgomery’s 150th birthday will be marked
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of P.E.I.’s most famous author. CBC’s Nancy Russel spoke last week with the Montgomery 150 committee’s Linda Lowther and Caeley Currie from the Bedeque Area Historical Museum about some of the…
CBC radio personality Rick Cluff dead at 74
Rick Cluff, one of British Columbia’s most loved radio personalities, has died. Cluff passed away following a short battle with cancer days after marking his 74th birthday. A consummate broadcaster, Cluff brought his friendly voice and big personality to CBC Vancouver…
Oscar-winning screenwriter Robert Towne dead at 89
Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of Shampoo, The Last Detail and other acclaimed films, whose work on Chinatown became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native Los Angeles, died Monday surrounded by family at his…
Robert Bateman’s lesser known works to be on display in Penticton
Canadian artist Robert Bateman is known for his realistic paintings of wildlife and nature, every feather and each twig a reflection of what one would see. But he hasn’t always painted that way. In his many years as an artist,…
Michael J. Fox joins Coldplay on stage for ‘mind blowing’ Glastonbury performance
Canadian actor Michael J. Fox joined Coldplay on stage for an emotional performance at England’s Glastonbury Festival Saturday. The Back to the Future star, who lives with Parkinson’s disease, came out on stage in a wheelchair and joined on guitar…
Usher wins lifetime achievement award, Will Smith performs new single at BET Awards
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed his hits — Childish…
The CBC Books summer reading list: 45 Canadian books to read this season
Need a good book to relax with this season? Check out this list of buzzworthy Canadian titles out right now. Do You Remember Being Born? is a novel by Sean Michaels. (Random House Canada) Do You Remember Being Born? follows a famous…
Very Important People host Vic Michaelis is very famous and has places to be
Vic Michaelis has places to be. Not least of all, right next door at the aquarium — the host of the internet talk show Very Important People has a two-year-old in tow, and hasn’t been back in Toronto to show off the city in over three…
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Exhibit celebrates legacy of Montreal street artist Zilon
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Comedy is thriving online, which is great for comedians — sort of
Stand-up comedy is booming as Netflix specials and social media make the art form more accessible than ever. Grosses from stand-up shows have nearly tripled over the last decade, generating more than $900 million US last year according to Pollstar, with…
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Aliens invade New York in tense Quiet Place prequel
A Quiet Place: Day One, the third movie in the franchise, takes the story of aliens hunting humans by sound back to its beginning: the invasion of the noisiest city on Earth.
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Manitoba Métis musician Ray St. Germain dies at 83
1 day ago News Duration 2:11 Family, friends and colleagues remember Ray St. Germain, whose voice and music became woven into Manitoba’s cultural fabric. The proud Métis singer died Tuesday at the age of 83 after a long battle with…
Toronto artist says he lost $2M in stolen paintings, forged mortgage to alleged fraudster killed last week
Alijan Alijanpour met Arash Missaghi when Missaghi commissioned a Persian miniature painting of his late mother for $50,000 a decade ago. Missaghi paid for that commission and a few more — earning the internationally renowned Iranian Canadian artist’s trust. But since then, Alijanpour, 68,…
Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel upcoming tour dates due to illness
Neil Young and Crazy Horse have cancelled upcoming shows of their Love Earth Tour. The Canadian rock legend and his longtime backing band announced Wednesday the U.S.-Canada tour will go on a “big unplanned break” as some members of the…
Art fraud investigation reveals fake Norval Morrisseau painting was on display at Winnipeg gallery
A case investigators have called Canada’s largest art fraud investigation has revealed one of thousands of paintings falsely attributed to renowned Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau was once on display in Winnipeg’s biggest art gallery. The fake artwork, called Astral Plain…
Wait, why does Tim Hortons have a musical?
It’s a muggy Thursday morning in downtown Toronto, and writer Nick Green greets an eager group. About 40 social media influencers are crammed around him in a rehearsal space at the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres. Many are holding the same thing: A…
Ex-gang leader charged in Tupac killing could get house arrest ahead of trial
A Nevada judge is being asked to decide Tuesday if a former Los Angeles-area gang leader will be freed from jail to house arrest ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in…
Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl riles Taylor Swift fans with concert comment
Dave Grohl incurred the infamous wrath of Taylor Swift fans on the weekend, after the rocker seemingly took a jab at the chart-topping singer while playing on stage with the Foo Fighters. The veteran musician made the off-the-cuff remarks while performing…
Rapper Julio Foolio dead after Florida shooting
Rapper Julio Foolio was killed in a Sunday morning shooting outside a Tampa, Fla., hotel. The rapper, whose legal name is Charles Jones, had been out celebrating his 26th birthday at locations he had publicly announced on social media before he and…
Rapper Travis Scott arrested for trespassing and public intoxication
Rapper Travis Scott was arrested by Miami Beach police early Thursday on misdemeanour charges of trespassing and public intoxication. Miami Beach police confirmed the arrest, but did not immediately provide any details. Scott, 33, posted his $650 bond, which means…
Actor Donald Sutherland dead at 88
Donald Sutherland, the towering Canadian actor whose acclaimed career spanned more than six decades, has died at the age of 88. His son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, confirmed his death on Thursday. “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald…
Loverboy guitarist’s old band releases 54-year-old album
It’s been more than 50 years since Paul Dean’s old band, once called Canada, also called The Fox, were together. Now, they’ve returned to the Canadian music scene with a new name and their old music. Canada-Fox has just released a…
Josephine Mandamin among 3 honourees in Canada Post’s 2024 Indigenous Leaders Stamp Series
Josephine Mandamin, an environmentalist from Wikwemikong First Nation in northwestern Ontario, is one of three inspirational individuals featured in Canada Post’s 2024 Indigenous Leaders Stamp Series. The postal service unveiled the Mandamin stamp in Thunder Bay, Ont., this week, the latest in the…