CBC - Arts (12 hours ago)
Salman Rushdie was so stunned when a masked man started to stab him on a stage in western New York in 2022 that the acclaimed author didn't even try to fight back, a prosecutor said Monday during opening statements in the accused attacker's attempted murder trial.
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When a Gracie Abrams fan recently petitioned to have singer-songwriter Dora Jar removed as the opening act for Abrams' European tour, it sparked backlash and conversation about fan entitlement. Experts say the relationship between fans and artists is changing as social media blurs boundaries.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed the dress code for its annual lavish celebration of fashion in May: "Tailored for You." It is the first Met Gala exhibit in more than 20 years to focus exclusively on menswear — specifically Black style in menswear over the centuries.
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Old social media posts with racist comments made by Emilia Pérez actress Karla Sofía Gascón resurfaced recently, and Netflix's awards campaign for the film appears to be trying to shuffle the lead actress into the background to regain footing ahead of the Oscars.
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Pop stars, first responders, rock stars and those who've lost everything in the devastating L.A.-area wildfires came together for FireAid on Thursday night, a benefit concert at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome that combined spectacular performances with moving storytelling from survivors and reminders of the destruction.
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Weeks before The Brutalist sparked a debate over its use of generative AI, director Brady Corbet spoke with the CBC's Eli Glasner about why casting Adrien Brody was a 'no-brainer' and the challenges of portraying architecture in the 10-time Oscar-nominated film.
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Popular children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel is moving to Netflix with episodes starting Jan. 27. With over 13 million subscribers, her channel features playful videos that promote child development through skits and songs. Her new deal shows the growing influence of digital creators in mainstream children's entertainment.
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After a half-century of public silence, a freelance photographer from Vietnam has asserted he took one of the most renowned and powerful photos of the 20th century — the image of a naked girl fleeing a napalm attack that has long been credited to a staff photographer from The Associated Press.
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Opening statements began Friday at rapper A$AP Rocky's trial after a jury of seven women and five men was selected over the course of three days. Rocky is charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm over allegedly firing a gun at his former friend.
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In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, the nominations to the 97th Academy Awards have been announced, and Canadian stories and artists scored nods across several categories, including best documentary film.
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Ocean's 11, Erin Brockovich, Magic Mike: Steven Soderbergh is a tough director to pin down. Now, the Oscar winner is taking on a ghost story called Presence. Soderbergh spoke with CBC's Eli Glasner about the precarious state of the industry and why he won't make another Ocean's film.
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The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban of social media platform TikTok on Friday. Whether the ban will be enforced is still up in the air, but the Chinese-owned platform is preparing to go dark on Sunday — and Americans who use the app might start to notice some changes.
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Having just finished her Broadway stint as Roxie Hart in Chicago, Pamela Anderson was looking forward to spending time in her garden, and making pickles and jam — like a page out of her cookbook, I Love You: Recipes from the Heart, which came out last fall. But then, her son brought her the script for The Last Showgirl.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast to discuss the importance of what he called 'masculine energy' in corporate culture. Experts say these comments, along with structural and cultural changes at Meta, could lead to a lack of diverse voices at the company.
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When it comes to art films, Winnipeg is usually one of the last Canadian cities to see a theatrical release. But the city will see the Canadian theatrical premiere of the locally shot Universal Language, which is on the Oscar short list for best international feature film.
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A looming U.S. TikTok ban is starting to sink in for content creators whose livelihoods rely on the popular video app. The ban is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Friday about the move following months of debate.
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Donald Trump initiated concrete plans to ban TikTok in mid-2020, during his first term as president. In early 2024, on his way to winning another election, he changed his stance. Here's a look at his statements regarding the Chinese-owned social media platform.
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Writer Neil Gaiman has responded to serious allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation made against him this week, admitting that he recognized some events but claiming that he has never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity. Numerous women have accused the writer of rape, sexual assault and sexual coercion.
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Supreme Court justices posed tough questions to the lawyer representing TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, on Friday over a law that would force a sale or ban the widely used short-video app by Jan. 19 in the United States in a case that pits free speech rights against national security concerns.
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The story of the first successful Amazon facility union and a film about Palestinian resistance in the West Bank are among the award-winning documentaries from last year that you can't find on a major streaming platform. Here's a look at the factors limiting your ability to see these films.
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Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform 'America the Beautiful' at Donald Trump's inauguration next week and other performers will include two of the president-elect's musical favourites, country singer Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio.
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'With Love, Meghan,' the Netflix lifestyle series produced by and starring Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, that is set to be a sun-soaked tribute to breezy Southern California living, will not premiere this month as planned as the area contends with deadly wildfires that have devastated the region, she said in a statement.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission says that it has settled charges against former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Vince McMahon over his failure to disclose to the sports entertainment company's board and others that he signed two settlement agreements worth $10.5 million US with two women in order for them not to reveal potential...
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The toll of the devastating fires still churning through Los Angeles is compounding for the film industry as the crisis enters its third day, with more events being postponed and stars like Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal and Mandy Moore mourning the destruction of their homes.
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