Pop Culture

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 3, 2022 4:37 pm     Updated March 3, 2022 4:38 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The Toronto International Film Festival won’t be rolling out the red carpet to organizations, official delegations and media outlets supported by the

Franco on how the Apple TV+ series made him fall in love with acting again, working with his wife and the disappearance of the R-rated comedy. By Erin Somers March 3, 2022 Dave Franco.Courtesy of Shane McCauley. Dave Franco has made a career of playing likable assholes. His latest, Xavier, is an obnoxious, mega-famous pop

Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani went to elaborate lengths to keep their 12-year romance a secret while running Theranos—lying to investors, most employees, and press to shield the fact that Holmes, the company’s founder and CEO, was dating and living with Balwani, the company’s second-in-command. This, of course, was not the largest lie that

Rocker Marilyn Manson sued his former fiancée, Westworld actor Evan Rachel Wood, on Wednesday over her allegations that he sexually and physically abused her during their relationship. The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that Wood’s allegations were fabricated, and that she and another woman named as a defendant, Illma Gore, used false

Brace yourselves, folks. This might just be the most frustrating two minutes of television game show play you’ve ever seen. The hot mess of spins and guesses went down on Wheel of Fortune Tuesday night, when contestants Thomas, Laura and Christopher tried to solve what many would consider a pretty solvable puzzle. We join this

It’s a chilly February afternoon in New York, but Winnie Harlow is telegraphing another latitude. Seated on a rattan sofa in a sunny loft space, she is an inscrutable presence behind a pair of slim mirrored sunglasses. “Very giving The Matrix,” she agrees with a laugh, when I mention Morpheus, Laurence Fishburne’s trench coat–wearing character

Euphoria‘s season 2 finale might have left more than few major questions unanswered, but we have learned one thing since: Fez had every intention of acknowledging the growing feelings between him and Lexi. In a short and sweet interview with Variety, actor Angus Cloud unpacked the disturbing finale, which saw his character, Fez, lose his

What a way to celebrate being cancer-free. Jeopardy! contestant Christine Whelchel first appeared on the show last week with what appeared to be dirty-blonde hair fashioned into loose curls. Read more: Calgary man selected to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ works on buzzer reflexes and U.S. presidents When the champion returned to screens on Monday, however, something

With The Batman officially out on March 4, 2022, DC fans are flocking to theaters to catch Robert Pattinson’s take on the caped crusader. But if you’re going to AMC, the experience will cost you a little more than usual. That’s right, the theater chain is charging more for The Batman than other films. The

Seven years after undergoing a double mastectomy due to breast cancer, Sandra Lee went back under the knife this week for a complete hysterectomy. The TV chef first shared she was preparing for the operation on her Instagram account on Tuesday shortly before she was scheduled to go in to the hospital. Alongside a smiling

The Internet’s most beloved cooking guru has a buzzy new book and a fresh new perspective: He’s letting go perfectionism, turning his back on “bro cook culture,” and working out his own highly personal recipe for modern success. By Brett Martin Photography by Ian Allen March 2, 2022 The columnist, author, and YouTube star in

NOTE: The following article contains content that some might find disturbing. Please read at your own discretion. Sarah Polley is ready to talk about Jian Ghomeshi. The Canadian actor’s new collection of essays, Run Towards The Danger, confronts some of her most traumatic experiences, including an alleged sexual encounter with Ghomeshi, the former CBC radio

Insider‘s story on Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun featured more than just insight into Braun’s reported impact on Bieber and his ex Selena Gomez’s past on-off romance. A source also detailed how management being deeply involved in Grande’s relationship—and eventual called-off engagement—to Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson affected the trajectory of

After isolating for a little over a week following her positive COVID-19 diagnosis, Queen Elizabeth is finally getting out and enjoying the fresh air, as well as some quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The monarch was reportedly feeling well enough over the weekend to host a little family reunion right in her backyard

Charlotte Cardin leads this year’s Juno Award nominees. The Montreal pop singer-songwriter picked up six nods, coming in ahead of superstars Justin Bieber and the Weeknd who each nabbed five. Cardin is in the running in several key categories including artist of the year and album of the year for her full-length debut Phoenix. Her

In the days since Joe Biden named Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee to the Supreme Court, we’ve been learning more about her. If confirmed, Jackson would be the first Black woman appointed to the court, as well as the first former public defender. Everything that’s come out about her reputation paints her as a

Ariana DeBose is no stranger to the red carpet, as a Tony nominee and musical theater alum, but until awards season kicked off this year, she couldn’t always imagine herself in gowns from the runway. “It’s really an interesting feeling for me because I never saw myself as a fashion girl,” she told Vanity Fair

From delivering cathartic beatdowns, being one-half of the show’s sweetest romance and last night’s tragic finale, Fez’s arc was the show’s most consistent. By Grant Rindner February 28, 2022 Angus Cloud in Euphoria.Courtesy of Eddy Chen/HBO. Euphoria season two attempted a quintuple axel, and there was no way it could ever completely stick the landing.

In an upset, the deaf family drama CODA took top honours at an unpredictable and history-making 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards that also saw wins for the leads of Squid Game, the cast of Ted Lasso and Will Smith. The ceremony, held Sunday at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, and broadcast on both TNT

Spoilers ahead. Tonight, we learned why Fezco never made it to Lexi’s play. At home, he’s ready to leave – he even had Faye iron his dress shirt and he’s got a whole bouquet of roses set – but Custer is here causing a major delay. He tells Fez that the cops found Mouse’s body,

Spoilers ahead. Tonight, we learned why Fezco never made it to Lexi’s play. At home, he’s ready to leave – he even had Faye iron his dress shirt and he’s got a whole bouquet of roses set – but Custer is here causing a major delay. He tells Fez that the cops found Mouse’s body,

As so many awards shows have in years past, the SAG Awards 2022 had to find a way to honor the year’s best acting across film and television while also acknowledging the more serious news of the moment—in this case, the continuing terror in Ukraine. The unfolding war was top of mind for many performers,

The 53rd Annual NAACP Image Awards took place this weekend, honoring the achievements of people of color in the entertainment industry. The big winners of the night included the final season of HBO’s Insecure, which took home the trophy for outstanding comedy series. The show’s creator and star Issa Rae won outstanding actress in a

How the comedian turned Ukrainian president gained control of something no army can wrest away: the narrative.  By Michael Idov February 27, 2022 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the European Council in Brussels, June 2019. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images) As I write this, Volodymyr Zelensky, the most improbable national leader in the world, just might

Milla Jovovich is distraught and “heartbroken” over the events currently transpiring in her home country of Ukraine. The model turned actress wrote an emotional note about the Russian invasion and her fear for her friends and family in a post on her Instagram account on Friday. She also provided her followers with access to a

On Friday, engaged couple Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got dressed up for a night at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, where Avril Lavigne was performing to promote her new album Love Sux. The adorable pair look fashionable and sexy, neither one leaving much to the imagination with their looks. Kardashian was wearing a

The first reactions to Disney’s Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel and immersive experience are in, with fans wowed by the attention to detail, and dismayed by the high price tag. But Star Wars isn’t the only game in town: new theme parks are in opening across the globe, with the launch of Super Nintendo World

A groundbreaking, four-part series is set to air on the History Channel this weekend, exploring the untold stories of Black history in Canada. BLK: An Origin Story takes Canadians on a nationwide journey of discovery into the people, communities, and never-before-heard stories of Canada’s Black population. [embedded content] Executive producers Jen Holness and Sudz Sutherland

Reports of the Queen’s demise were greatly exaggerated… by your third-favorite celebrity gossip blog. By Grant Rindner February 25, 2022 Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the start of the Platinum Jubilee at a reception in the Ballroom of Sandringham House, the Queen’s Norfolk residence on February 5, 2022. (Photo by Joe Giddens / POOL /