Arts: Canada

CBC - Arts (57 minutes ago)

Director Mstyslav Chernov's 2000 Meters to Andriivka — which will have its Canadian premiere at Hot Docs on April 27 ahead of a fall theatrical release — is a harrowing account of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine that constantly asks "What is this war for?"

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CBC - Arts (57 minutes ago)

The documentary #skoden, premiering at the HotDocs Festival in Toronto this month, aims to challenge assumptions made about a controversial social media meme.

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CBC - Arts (57 minutes ago)

Hudson's Bay artifacts, including royal charter, can go up for auction, court rules

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Global News - Entertainment (9 hours ago)

The Canadian singer said that he's been caught up in the 'transactional nature of Hollywood.'

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CBC - Arts (10 hours ago)

Harvey Weinstein's retrial opened Wednesday, giving a new jury a fresh look at rape and sexual assault allegations levied against the Hollywood producer — plus a newly added claim from a former model. Five years after his original conviction, which was overturned in 2024, Weinstein is being retried on criminal sex act charges.

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Global News - Entertainment (13 hours ago)

After the ruling, Rowling posted a photo of herself smoking a cigar and holding a drink, with the caption 'I love it when a plan comes together. #SupremeCourt #WomensRights.'

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CBC - Arts (20 hours ago)

To help you navigate the 113 titles at Hot Docs this year, we've put together a list of some of the best documentaries the festival has to offer — as well as when and how you can watch them if you can't make it to the festival itself.

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Global News - Entertainment (A day ago)

The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum shared the news with her followers on Instagram, saying it was 'one update I couldn't wait to share.'

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CBC - Arts (2 days ago)

Bryan Adams is setting forth on an extensive run of Canadian concert dates later this year. The Summer of '69 singer has announced plans to perform 19 dates across the country as part of his Roll With the Punches tour.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 days ago)

Jelly Roll has never shied away from discussing the time he spent in prison for robbery and drug charges.

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CBC - Arts (2 days ago)

The long-awaited prequel to Suzanne Collins blockbuster series has arrived. CBC Books producers Bridget Raymundo and Trevor Carter grew up with the series and break down the latest book.

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CBC - Arts (2 days ago)

With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Sandfall Interactive have blended classic RPG elements with a flair all its own to create something that stands out among the crowded role-playing video game genre.

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CBC - Arts (3 days ago)

TVO's flagship current affairs program is coming to an end after 19 seasons. Veteran host Steve Paikin will co-host a weekly political podcast.

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Global News - Entertainment (3 days ago)

Owens' resignation comes as CBS parent company Paramount Global has been working to settle a US$20 billion lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump.

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Global News - Entertainment (3 days ago)

Dave Coulier shared the timing of the two important moments on 'How Rude, Tanneritos!,' the podcast hosted by his former 'Full House' co-stars Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber.

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Global News - Entertainment (4 days ago)

Elizabeth Hurley, 59, and Billy Ray Cyrus, 63, announced the news on Easter weekend, sharing a photo showing Cyrus in bunny ears kissing Hurley on the cheek.

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Global News - Entertainment (4 days ago)

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department in California said that on Monday April 7, deputies were called to a business in Palm Desert.

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CBC - Arts (5 days ago)

Sean (Diddy) Combs loses bid to delay sex-trafficking trial set to start in May

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Global News - Entertainment (5 days ago)

Hee Sung 'Jamie' Park is is willing to give Post Malone visitation rights and wants the 29-year-old singer to cover her legal fees.

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CBC - Arts (5 days ago)

Indie rock band The New Pornographers, which was formed in Vancouver in the 90s, said members were "absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated" to learn of the arrest and charges against Joe Seiders. The band says it has "severed all ties with him."

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CBC - Arts (6 days ago)

Eighty years after her uncle Welby Patterson died on a European battlefield in the final days of the Second World War, Maidy Keir of London, Ont., will see him being recognized at a museum exhibit in the Netherlands in a way he never really was back home. 

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CBC - Arts (6 days ago)

The internet's favourite killer AI doll is back, and this time, movie audiences can slide into M3GAN's DMs via chatbot technology. These and other interactive experiences that let viewers step into fictional worlds, like Lumon Industries from AppleTV's Severance, are immersive marketing strategies experts say can help build engagement among fans...

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CBC - Arts (6 days ago)

The fifth season of the Christian series The Chosen outperformed expectations, and saw its first three parts premiere in theatres to a combined total of more than $36 million US, helping cement religious programming as an appetizing genre for studios and audiences alike.

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CBC - Arts (A week ago)

Drake has expanded his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, saying more people were duped into believing he was a pedophile after rapper Kendrick Lamar performed Not Like Us at the Super Bowl and the Grammy Awards.

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CBC - Arts (A week ago)

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actor known for roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harriet the Spy, died as a result of complications from diabetes, New York City's medical examiner said Wednesday.

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CBC - Arts (A week ago)

Sinners — the Ryan Coogler-directed, Michael B. Jordan acted horror — is an impressive achievement. There's a lot going on under the surface.

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CBC - Arts (A week ago)

For fans at the California music festival this year, long lines to get in and a lack of bathrooms were just the first hurdle. The food is even pricier than usual and both livestream viewers and artists complain about the lukewarm crowds. For two Canadian bands who made their Coachella debut this year, it's an exciting opportunity. Others see room...

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CBC - Arts (A week ago)

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling will star in a new Star Wars film that will reach movie theatres in May 2027, Walt Disney's Lucasfilm announced on Thursday.

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Global News - Entertainment (A week ago)

The 'Sixth Sense' star was also booked for possession of an unidentified controlled substance after being identified as an 'unruly skier.'

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Global News - Entertainment (A week ago)

Recently, there has been concern for the Canadian singer after his introspective, brooding posts on social media.

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Global News - Entertainment (A week ago)

Mickey Rourke says he's pursuing legal action over an alleged pay dispute after his exit; according to the actor, leaving the show prematurely "cost him a big pay day."

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Global News - Entertainment (A week ago)

The office said in a statement that it amended the cause and manner of death for the 39-year-old New York City native following a review of laboratory test results.

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Global News - Entertainment (A week ago)

Authorities released records related to the deaths of the couple, including a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last internet searches by Betsy Arakawa.

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CBC - Arts (A week ago)

The White Lotus actor Aimee Lou Wood says Saturday Night Live has apologized to her for a sketch that mocked her appearance, which she labelled as "mean and unfunny."

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CBC - Arts (A week ago)

Concertgoers have gathered once again in the California desert for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, with headliners including Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone.

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CBC - Arts (A week ago)

Wink Martindale, the genial host of such hit game shows as Gambit and Tic-Tac-Dough who also did one of the first recorded television interviews with a young Elvis Presley, has died. He was 91.

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CBC - Arts (A week ago)

Some of the biggest names in Canadian music are paying homage to Joel Plaskett on a new tribute album that was made in secret — without the Halifax rocker's knowledge.

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Global News - Entertainment (A week ago)

The woman alleges that Carter infected her 'with various sexually transmitted diseases, including the human papillomavirus (commonly known as HPV).'

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

The Atlantic Veterinary College has apologized to its former artist-in-residence, who quit after being asked to take down a painting he says was censored by the Charlottetown institution due to its political message.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

After years of performing worldwide in French, Quebec comedian Rachid Badouri is touring a new solo show in English, and says there's a subtle difference in what his new audiences want from him.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

It wasn't solely musical acts at Coachella — Bernie Sanders brought a surprise dose of politics to the proceedings.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

After Rourke began making headlines, actor Bella Thorne accused him of sexual misconduct on-set of a film they worked on together.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

Katy Perry, along with Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez, blasted off as part of Blue Origin's latest space mission, called NS-31.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

Read the five works contending for $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and a Banff Centre writing residency. The winner will be announced on April 17, 2024.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

A jury on Thursday found that rapper Soulja Boy was liable for sexually assaulting and physically and emotionally abusing a former assistant, awarding the woman more than $4 million US in damages.   

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, who enchanted readers with his intellectual rigour and lyrical prose for five decades and nearly became president of his country, died on Sunday. He was 89.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

I've been on the road with speaking gigs for a good chunk of the year. Here's what I've learned from (and about) Canadian music fans so far.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar category to recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award that will be added starting with the 100th Academy Awards in 2028.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

The Shining is hailed as a spine-tingling horror classic, gripping audiences with its chilling psychological twists. It's also mired with countless conspiracy theories. Now, one of those theories has finally been cracked: the mystery of where the infamous final photo, which ends the film on a haunting cliffhanger, came from.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

A New York jury on Wednesday awarded $1.68 billion US in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse and other crimes over a span of 35 years, according to lawyers representing the plaintiffs.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

As singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer prepares to receive the symbolic key to the City of Burlington – in large part for her leadership in a fight against quarry expansion on Mount Nemo – the fate of the quarry is in the hands of the Ontario Land Tribunal.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

Ted Kotcheff, whose six-decade career as film and television director included helming the first instalments of two hit movie franchises in the 1980s, has died at age 94.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

Christopher Griffin, the now former artist-in-residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, says administrators were trying to censor one of his paintings after complaints from American profs. 

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

Melanie Hamrick, 37, said The Rolling Stones frontman, 81, proposed to her 'two or three years ago' and hinted that marriage may never be part of their future plans.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

Cristobal Tapia de Veer says he's checking out of "The White Lotus” for good, and won't be returning for its fourth and final season.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats and tariffs have breathed new life into a superhero from the 1970s, Captain Canuck, a government agent with superhuman strength who defends Canada's sovereignty.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

'I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter,' the 52-year-old actor said in a statement revealing his diagnosis.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

Alex Garland's new film Warfare is an adrenaline-rush, time-accurate depiction of one battle during the Iraq war that claims to be completely objective. But its refusal to question, investigate or comment on anything at all is its major failing.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

Co-creator Richard Comley created Captain Canuck at a time where he felt Canadians needed their own comic book icon, one that matched up to Captain America.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

Mickey Rourke was reprimanded by the show's producers after he used a homophobic slur and rudely questioned fellow housemate JoJo Siwa about her sexuality.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

Authorities allege that officers ordered Jillian Lauren Shriner, 51, to drop her weapon several times, but she refused, and pointed the gun at them.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

Albums from Elton John, Miles Davis, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige and the cast of Hamilton are entering America's audio canon at the Library of Congress, along with singles from Helen Reddy and Céline Dion and the music of Minecraft.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

Prince Harry was treated unfairly when he was stripped of his British security detail, his lawyer told appeal court judges on Tuesday.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

As Saturday Night Live celebrates its 50th anniversary, the iconic U.S. sketch comedy show announced Thursday that it plans to launch a British version.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

From Nelly Furtado and Avril Lavigne to Drake and the Weeknd, music by these artists has soundtracked the last 25 years.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

James Toback, 80, who represented himself in the case, denied numerous times in court documents that he 'committed any sexual offense.'

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

A new month means new books! Here are some of the most anticipated Canadian titles for April 2025.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

Pussy Riot is bringing their politically charged theatrical show to Canada. This tour, based on Maria Alyokhina's upcoming book, details her post-prison experiences, highlighting protests, oppression, and the tragic story of Alexei Navalny.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

The American Library Association released its annual list of most-challenged books on Monday, which includes new data that reveals the majority of censorship attempts in school and public libraries in the U.S. come from elected officials rather than parents.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

During a livestream promoting Nintendo's new Switch 2 and its upcoming games, viewers flooded the chat with "DROP THE PRICE."

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

The revolutionary scan is providing new insights into the doomed ocean liner's final moments, including damage caused by the collision with the iceberg.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

Russell Brand made the remarks days after being charged with with rape and sexual assault of four women.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

A Palestinian journalist was killed on Monday and nine others were wounded, some critically, when an Israeli air strike hit a tent used by local media in southern Gaza, medics and the local journalists' union said.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

Clem Burke, drummer for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act Blondie for their entire 50-year existence, has died at age 70, after what the band said was a cancer diagnosis.

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CBC - Arts (2 weeks ago)

Fred Armisen says Blondie drummer Clem Burke, who has died at the age of 70, shaped his life as both his idol and his friend.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 weeks ago)

'I accepted the invitation to emcee the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala—an evening dedicated to honoring and uplifting our frontline heroes,' John Stamos wrote.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

Whether Prince William is sitting in a tank while visiting British troops in Estonia or his private estate is drawing attention to its efforts to expand one of the last remaining examples of temperate rainforest in southwestern England, signals are being sent about how the heir to the throne is settling into his role as Prince of Wales.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

A former Conservative candidate in the Metro Vancouver riding of New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville says he was removed from the party's slate because of comments he made about the Chinese government in a podcast four years ago.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

Nintendo has announced a launch date for its long-awaited sequel to the Switch gaming console: the Switch 2 will arrive on June 5, bringing with it new features such as interactive chat and screen-share functions to connect gamers — but also a steeper price tag. 

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

British police charged actor-comedian Russell Brand with rape and multiple counts of assault connected to a number of allegations between 1999 and 2005, a police statement on Friday said.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

Rocker Neil Young, romance novelist Ali Hazelwood, Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha and punk rock band UK Subs are among those who have either recently cancelled upcoming tours, worry what will happen if they do go on tour or say they have already been denied entry to the U.S. 

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

HBO series' Season 3 finale managed to wrap up its many, many dangling threads.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

Not only has the film adaption of the wildly popular video game smashed box-office records, but it's inspired a rowdy, audience-interactive theatre trend that some observers are describing as Rocky Horror Picture Show for kids. It's also sparked debate over theatre etiquette.

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Global News - Entertainment (3 weeks ago)

'To me, it's still funny, the idea that you could give someone a kiss with a mask on. It's still stupid,' Bill Murray said, reflecting on the incident.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

Sean (Diddy) Combs was hit with a new federal indictment on Friday charging the hip-hop mogul with five criminal counts, including racketeering and sex trafficking, court records showed. Combs, 55, had previously faced three criminal counts. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Global News - Entertainment (3 weeks ago)

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and the NDP's Jagmeet Singh expressed support Friday for federal spending to ensure a strong national public broadcaster, a notion Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre dismissed as something Canada simply can't afford. 

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Global News - Entertainment (3 weeks ago)

Eminem's grandson's name is a sweet homage to the Detroit rapper.

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Global News - Entertainment (3 weeks ago)

The charges stem from an investigation, which began in September 2023, when several alleged victims came forward.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favourite Iceman in Top Gun, donned a voluminous cape as in Batman Forever and portrayed Jim Morrison in The Doors, has died. He was 65.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

Bruce Springsteen on Thursday announced a June release date for Tracks II: The Lost Albums, a sequel to a well-received 1998 box set which will see dozens of previously unreleased songs between 1983 and 2018 see the light of the day.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal and Joseph Quinn were officially introduced on Monday as the four actors tackling a huge challenge — portraying the Beatles in four films, part of Sam Mendes's ambitious project slated for the big screen in 2028.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

A Minecraft Movie's moonwalking cow may make the toddlers laugh. But is its clunky story and self-defeating moral enough to succeed?

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Global News - Entertainment (3 weeks ago)

'A little PSA: Get life insurance early and do your will. Doing all of those things once you've already been diagnosed with cancer isn't a dream,' Teddi Mellencamp said.

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Global News - Entertainment (3 weeks ago)

The doctor's lawyers claim Oliver made 'false accusations' that 'were designed to spark outrage.'

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

CBC News was among a small group of media invited to get hands-on experience with the Switch 2, as well as short previews of many of the new games in New York City on Wenesday.

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Global News - Entertainment (3 weeks ago)

'If the fact that I think Donald Trump is the worst president in the history of our great country could stop me from coming back, what does that say for Freedom?' Neil Young wrote.

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Global News - Entertainment (3 weeks ago)

The sisters claim that the US$245,000 they each received from the estate is "nowhere close to what they believe they are entitled to receive."

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

The Al & Eurithe Purdy Poetry Prize recognizes the best new book from a Canadian poet who has published five or more poetry books.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

Director Norman Jewison's second wife "made progressive efforts to isolate and control him," his sons have alleged — leading to family drama, lawsuits in two countries and a fight over the late filmmaker's $30-million fortune that even involved a former Ontario premier. Experts say it highlights end-of-life struggles many families face.

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Global News - Entertainment (3 weeks ago)

Actor Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies. He was 65.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

Sean Towgood says he created the Canadian comedy series You're My Hero with the intention to show the audience a more complete picture of people living with disabilities. He spoke to Brent Bambury, host of CBC Radio's Day 6 about the journey to Season 2.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

The Beaches, bbno$, Nemahsis and Josh Ross take home gold at the Junos. The ceremony hosted by Michael Bublé was filled with shots at the U.S. and compliments about Canada.

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Global News - Entertainment (3 weeks ago)

The Vancouver crooner jumped into his role as hometown Junos host by telling the crowd he was proud to be Canadian.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

The singer's hot take, which she made on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast last week, have some stressed parents saying they feel seen.

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CBC - Arts (3 weeks ago)

From Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball, to Justin Bieber's Holy, Ariana Grande's Into You and Selena Gomez's Lose You to Love Me, reality tv is embracing pop music in a big way to court viewers.

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Global News - Entertainment (3 weeks ago)

More than 60 years on stage as part of one of the world's most successful rock bands has taken its toll on the singer.

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CBC - Arts (4 weeks ago)

The show, filmed in England, explores the difficult questions that arise when a 13-year-old boy is accused of stabbing a girl in his school to death. It has been watched by more than 66 million people worldwide since it launched earlier in March.

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CBC - Arts (4 weeks ago)

The woman convicted of killing Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez has been denied parole and will continue serving a life sentence for fatally shooting the rising young singer at a Texas motel in 1995, the state's parole board announced Thursday.

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Global News - Entertainment (4 weeks ago)

'Full House' star David Coulier says unwavering support from his wife, Melissa Coulier, and friends such as John Stamos got him through his treatment.

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Global News - Entertainment (4 weeks ago)

Actor Kim Delaney was arrested Saturday on a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon alongside her partner James Morgan, who was booked on a charge of battery.

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CBC - Arts (4 weeks ago)

Barry Blitt says it's an uncertain time for editorial cartoonists amid political tensions in the US, but laughter is the key to dealing with the heavy stuff. In his three decades as an editorial cartoonist for The New Yorker, the Canadian-American illustrator has contributed over 140 covers.

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CBC - Arts (4 weeks ago)

Award-winning actor Richard Chamberlain, who first found fame as Dr. Kildare in the 1960s, has died, his publicist says.

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Global News - Entertainment (4 weeks ago)

'Our beloved Richard is with the angels now. He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us,' Martin Rabbett, his lifelong partner, said in a statement.

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Global News - Entertainment (4 weeks ago)

The Grammys and the Juno Awards are held within a few weeks of each other. Which is the better of the two awards shows?

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Calgary-born Lowell has already earned a Grammy nomination for co-writing Beyoncé's smash country hit Texas Hold 'Em. But to her, an elusive Juno nomination — only now possible with the ceremony's inaugural non-performing songwriting category — has almost meant more.

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Global News - Entertainment (A month ago)

Machine Gun Kelly shared the news on Instagram on March 27 with a black-and-white video of himself holding his newborn daughter's hand.

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Global News - Entertainment (A month ago)

In explaining the decision to deny parole, the board said in a statement that the panel found that Saldívar continues to pose a threat to public safety.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

For the first time, the Juno Awards are recognizing South Asian artists with a dedicated category: South Asian music recording of the year. It comes amid the music's growing popularity and increasing interest in non-English-language content.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

After two years of work, Matt Gallagher's newest film — Shamed — will screen at Toronto's upcoming Hot Docs 2025 Festival. The documentary explores the "collateral damage" of Creeper Hunter TV — the controversial online predator-catching project of Jason Nassr of Windsor, Ont.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Norval Morrisseau Estate Ltd. has been outspoken against the profuse fraud of the late artist's work. Now, it faces a $1.45 million lawsuit claiming it defamed an art gallery by implying its works could be fakes.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Kevan Staples, co-founder of alt-rock band Rough Trade, dead

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Vancouver musician So Sus is up for a Juno Award this Sunday in the Dance Recording of the Year category. The transgender artist spoke about her track Call Me When and how the song refers to how her friends helped her through her transition process.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Israeli authorities released an Oscar-winning Palestinian director who was detained by the army after being attacked by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. He said they beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

French actor Gérard Depardieu went on trial Monday in Paris on charges of sexually assaulting two women on a movie set, in a case seen as a potential watershed for the #MeToo movement in France.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Nominations for the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards were announced Wednesday, with the crime series Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent dominating nominations in both television and overall categories while Universal Language led in the film category.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

The powerful memoir won in a 3-2 vote on the final day of the great Canadian book debate.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

While in Alaska, a Toronto artist used now iconic photos of a Canada goose fighting off a bald eagle to inspire her newest ice sculpture, partnering with an American colleague to complete the piece.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Those who watch King Charles closely have seen an increase over the last little while in signals and royal symbolism in support of Canada as it faces repeated taunts from U.S. President Donald Trump about becoming the 51st state.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Josh Ross's Juno nominations could be a sign that Canadian country music is gearing up to once again dominate the awards. This year, multiple country acts have made inroads in Juno categories — highlighting the growing popularity of country music in Canada, and the genre's resurgence in pop culture in general.

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Global News - Entertainment (A month ago)

In bodycam footage from outside Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's home, officers are seen arriving and speaking with maintenance workers who alerted authorities about the bodies.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Conan O'Brien appeared to criticize U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday upon accepting the Mark Twain Prize for humour at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The veteran comedian was named as this year's recipient about three weeks before Trump's controversial overhaul of the cultural centre. 'Twain hated bullies.... He punched...

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Rob Frith had expected that the old tape labelled 'Beatles 60s demos' was a bootleg tape with poor sound quality. But when he and a friend played the tape late one night, they heard something special.

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Global News - Entertainment (A month ago)

'We look forward to our journey through life together,' Tiger Woods wrote. 'At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.'

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

A Halifax-based folk music duo say police who pulled them over on a highway in the U.S. Midwest earlier this month accused them of having drugs in their rental car and questioned them about their allegiance in an interaction that lasted nearly an hour. Police say the event has been misrepresented.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

The mayor of Miami Beach, Fla., is backing off a proposal to terminate an independent theatre's lease and financial support after it screened an Oscar-winning documentary about the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

The Season 2 finale of the dark and dystopian Apple+ show Severance dropped last night. Here's everything we know about what happened.... and the next season.

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Global News - Entertainment (A month ago)

Justin Baldoni's lawyers were quick to respond to Blake Lively's attempt to dismiss his lawsuit against her, referring to her actions as 'abhorrent.'

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Disney's latest live-action adaptation crash-landed in theatres Friday. While it's far from the worst such film, its aggressive blandness is only underscored by a clunky storyline and unending amount of controversy.

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Global News - Entertainment (A month ago)

Rob Frith doesn't recall when exactly he purchased a tape he assumed was a Beatles bootleg, as it was part of a record collection he bought. It turned out to be a demo tape.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Rebecca Strong, a singer from Prince Albert, Sask., was crowned the champion of Canada's Got Talent in 2024. CBC Radio's The Morning Edition checked in with her one year after receiving the $1 million prize.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Apple TV+'s sci-fi drama Severance has broken records with the launch of its second season. Its explosive popularity could be because of its portrayal of extreme corporate control that people find relatable, critics say, coming at a time when workplace issues are front of mind for many.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

The board will meet this week to consider ways to address the music organization's disgruntled members.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Want to watch Day Two of Canada Reads 2025? Here's the full replay and the best moments from the second day of debates!

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Tracy Morgan says food poisoning was to blame for his taking ill during Monday's Knicks-Heat game, and that he's "doing OK."

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan of Nova Scotia was named one of three recipients of music's Polar Prize on Tuesday, alongside jazz legend Herbie Hancock and the rock group Queen.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday visited the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where he took a tour and chaired a meeting of its board of directors. It was his first time at the marquee arts institution since he began remaking it at the start of his second term.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Sesame Street episode nets Chelsea, Que., writer her 1st Emmy award

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

The government agency that determined how old you had to be to rent a film or watch it in a Nova Scotia theatre is shutting down. The Maritime Film Classification Board sometimes found itself at the centre of controversy over censorship and morality.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

The British drag artist The Vivienne died from cardiac arrest that was caused by taking ketamine, their family told the BBC on Monday. 

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Global News - Entertainment (A month ago)

The medical investigator's office had previously estimated that Betsy Arakawa died on Feb. 11, seven days before Gene Hackman, who was believed to have died on Feb. 18.

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Global News - Entertainment (A month ago)

U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg issued an order Saturday temporarily blocking the deportations, but lawyers told him there were already two planes with immigrants in the air.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Conan O'Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. The late-night host and comedian will preside over the 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, the film academy's leadership said Monday.

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Global News - Entertainment (A month ago)

Once upon a time, to be 'mainstream' was to rule the world of music. Today? Not so much. Today, mainstream music is just one of many thousands of niches.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Before it went home with the best picture Oscar, Anora had been courting controversy in Hollywood — not so much for having a sex worker as its title character, but because it didn't have a specialist on set to help with the racier scenes.

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CBC - Arts (A month ago)

Sean (Diddy) Combs pleaded not guilty on Friday to a new indictment, which added accusations that the hip-hop mogul forced employees to work long hours and threatened to punish those who did not assist in his two-decade sex trafficking scheme.

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CBC - Arts (2 months ago)

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber opened up about struggling with imposter syndrome, drawing attention to celebrities having to balance the popularity and constant spotlight that comes with oodles of scrutiny.

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Global News - Entertainment (2 months ago)

'If you feel sneaky welcome to the club. I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days,' Justin Bieber wrote in a message to his 290 million followers.

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CBC - Arts (2 months ago)

Jason Sudeikis will return to the football pitch for a fourth season of Ted Lasso, Apple TV+ confirmed Friday.

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CBC - Arts (2 months ago)

If we're just judging on merit, never fear; Novocaine is, in a word, amazing. Though if we're using two, it would be amazingly gross.

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