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The Angelina Jolie-directed war film “Without Blood,” a documentary about Bruce Springsteen and Mike Leigh’s contemporary tragicomedy “Hard Truths” will have their world premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall. The festival announced its gala and special presentation lineup Monday. Jolie’s film stars Salma Hayek and Demián Bichir and is based on the Alessandro Baricco novel

As U.S. President Joe Biden ended his re-election bid on Sunday and publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, some admirers of the vice-president celebrated with coconuts. For those asking “why is everyone talking about coconuts and coconut trees?,” the origin of the Kamala Harris “coconut tree” meme may come as a disappointment. That’s because, as is the

Canadian songstress Céline Dion was spotted leaving a hotel in the French capital on Tuesday, sparking more rumours that she could be returning to the stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Rumours have been circulating for days that Dion could perform for the millions of viewers watching the Olympic Games next week, her first performance

Snoop Dogg is set to bring extra swagger to the final leg of the Olympic torch journey in France, as the crip-walking rapper is scheduled to parade the flame through Paris ahead of the opening ceremony on Friday. The mayor of Saint-Denis, Mathieu Hanotin, announced the news on X on Tuesday morning. In French, the

Adidas has issued an apology to supermodel Bella Hadid for the “negative impact” of a shoe campaign that paid tribute to the 1972 Munich Olympics. The apology is the second from the sportswear brand, which just last week removed Hadid from the campaign and said it would be “revising” its advertising over criticism from Israel.

Jennifer Aniston is taking aim at JD Vance, criticizing him for comments he made in the past about “childless cat ladies.” The Morning Show star, who has been open about her struggles with fertility, put Donald Trump’s vice-presidential candidate in her crosshairs via Instagram after a resurfaced clip showed Vance slamming Democratic politicians who do

Billy Ray Cyrus has responded to a leaked audio clip of an argument between he and his estranged wife Firerose, in which the country star can be heard berating his ex and insulting his family members. The audio clip, which has since gone viral on social media, was first published by the British tabloid the

The black clouds billowing from the fires razing Jasper National Park hold more than the reek of charred timber and scorched earth. For thousands of Canadians and mountain-lovers around the world, it’s the smell of cherished memory going up in smoke. “It’s a huge amount of history and memories that are now lost,” said Alexis

A B.C. soccer fan has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer (MLS) over an alleged “bait-and-switch” strategy used to promote a soccer game featuring the international soccer star Lionel Messi. On May 25, 2024, the Vancouver Whitecaps were scheduled to face Inter Miami CF at BC Place. 3:33

After a legendary 41-year run as the host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat Sajak is bidding adieu to the classic game show. “The time has come to say goodbye,” Sajak said in an emotional speech, thanking viewers for welcoming him into their homes via their television sets over the decades. Sajak, 77, announced last year

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is delivering on his Oilers playoff bet with the mayor of Edmonton. Johnson took to social media Friday in a video wishing the Edmonton Oilers lots of luck in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers — all while wearing an Oilers jersey. “To be honest, I’d prefer not to

The last couple of years have been great for the live music industry. After being locked up with the pandemic for a couple of years, fans splurged on concerts and festivals in an orgy of “funflation,” that sense that life’s too short and you might as well enjoy it while you can, no matter what

Unlike her Seinfeld co-star, Julia Louis-Dreyfus doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with political correctness. In a new profile by The New York Times, the 63-year-old actor was asked about Jerry Seinfeld’s outspoken opinions on the pitfalls of creating comedy in today’s culture. In April, Seinfeld told The New Yorker Radio Hour that TV has grown

Descrease article font size Increase article font size While the score of the first Stanley Cup final playoff game may not have impressed us much, the Edmonton Oilers are aiming to amp up the home game experience with pre-puck drop performances by two legendary Canadian musical acts. The Rogers Festival at the Final concert series

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 11, 2024 6:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size One of Canada’s most prominent museums is reopening after an 18-month upgrade for “cutting-edge” base-isolation retrofitting that would allow it to survive a once-in-2,500-year earthquake. The Museum of Anthropology at the University of

The love affair between Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose has fizzled out. Divorce papers filed by Cyrus, 62, in Nashville, Tenn., claim he separated from singer Firerose, 36, on May 22. According to the court documents obtained by People magazine, the Achy Breaky Heart singer cited irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct as the reason

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Swift Current could see a name change in an effort to get Taylor Swift to come to Saskatchewan. Swift Current Deputy Mayor Ryan Switzer and MLA Everett Hindley announced that if Swift comes to Saskatchewan, Swift Current will rename itself “Taylor Swift Current,” “Swifty Current,” or something

Kevin Spacey is trying to make a comeback in the entertainment world, but not before he shed a few tears on Piers Morgan‘s talk show. The 64-year-old actor discussed a range of personal topics during his Tuesday night interview on the YouTube series Piers Morgan Uncensored. Most notably, Spacey — who has faced numerous international

So Silenn was not only documenting your life, but saving it. She had a bigger hand in helping pull you up than she’s letting on? Miller: Yes. Thomas: That’s kind of him. But I wouldn’t have been able to do it alone. Frank, were the troubles you faced something that built gradually over time? You

View gallery Image Credit: Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Tori Spelling opened up about her relationship with her ex-boyfriend Brian Austin Green on the latest episode of her podcast misSpelling on Monday, April 22. Tori, 50, was chatting with her other Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty, 53, when she reflected on her time dating Brian, 50, when they

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Sydney Sweeney isn’t apologizing for who she is! The Immaculate star, 26, enjoyed the weekend with “good times and tan lines,” as she stated in an Instagram carousel post. The first snap featured Sydney wearing a brown bikini top while enjoying a sunny day, followed by a video taken

View gallery Image Credit: Nick Harvey/Shutterstock David Beckham, 48, may be one of the biggest soccer stars in the world, but he’s also a very proud and doting father! The athlete shares three sons and one daughter with his wife Victoria Beckham, 50, including Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, and has often shared sweet and memorable

View gallery Image Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/ierre Suu/Getty Images Patti Smith was clearly happy to get a nod from Taylor Swift in the chorus to her title track from The Tortured Poets Department. Shortly after Taylor, 34, dropped the album, Patti, 77, shared a short post on Instagram to show her approval on Friday, April 19.

View gallery Image Credit: Ricky Vigil M / Justin E Palmer/GC Images Victoria Beckham kicked off her 50th birthday with a bang! The former Spice Girl threw a huge, star-studded bash to celebrate her special day on Saturday, April 20. Victoria welcomed tons of famous friends to celebrate with her and her family, including her husband David

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg were once business partners, but that partnership has ended on brutal terms. According to a new report, the former soccer star filed a lawsuit against the action movie star for an alleged fitness brand deal that went awry. Before their business collaboration, though, Wahlberg

View gallery Image Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Kelly Osbourne set the record straight on whether or not she took Ozempic in a new interview from Extra on Friday, April 19. Kelly, 39, revealed that even though she managed to lose 85 pounds shortly after giving birth, Ozempic was not the secret to her success,

View gallery Image Credit: Cass Bird/Vogue France Celine Dion has always been a force to be reckoned with. Despite living with the rare disease Stiff Person Syndrome, the 56-year-old queen of power ballads provided rare insight into how she manages her condition during a recent interview with Vogue France. While recalling the early stages of

View gallery Image Credit: Cass Bird/Vogue France Celine Dion‘s latest Vogue France photo shoot is nothing short of empowering. The 56-year-old ballad maker posed in multiple looks for the magazine’s latest issue, and the Grammy winner even went completely braless — and slightly bare chested — for one image. In the black-and-white snapshot, Celine wore