“All I think about every day is how I get my family back together,” the performer said. By Jordan Hoffman November 27, 2021 Kanye West, legally known as Ye, uploaded a surprisingly frank new video on Friday called “Thanksgiving Prayer,” which is less of a song and more of a self-critical monologue. The lengthy confessional examines his drinking,
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There are few comic book movies we love more than 2020’s Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). The film has everything: a terrific cast, a women-driven story, and dynamic action sequences. And (perhaps best of all), as DC’s first R-rated film, its filled with raunchy jokes and plenty of over-the-top
Hollywood superstar and Canadian fan favourite Ryan Reynolds was honoured Friday with a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award and a touching video including an original song by one of the Barenaked Ladies co-founders. The B.C.-born actor is well known for his frequent tributes to his hometown of Vancouver and support for Canadian causes. On Friday
All our favorite Black Friday finds from brands like Nordstrom, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Everlane, and more. By Morgan Evans November 26, 2021 Thanksgiving Day is finally here and with it comes the Black Friday deals and holiday shopping events you’ve been waiting for. After your Thanksgiving feast, fill up your online carts with some
The most gutting part of DMX: Don’t Try to Understand is that it offers a glimmer of hope. By Julian Kimble November 26, 2021 DMX in DMX: Don’t Try to Understand.Courtesy of HBO. The holiday season and the dynamics that come with it—homecomings; family—made the Thanksgiving Day release of HBO’s documentary, DMX: Don’t Try to
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 26, 2021 2:28 pm Updated November 26, 2021 2:38 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Avril Lavigne has announced her first cross-Canada tour in more than a decade. The “Bite Me Canada 2022” tour is set to
Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects, has died. He was 91. Sondheim’s death was announced by Rick Miramontez, president of DKC/O&M. Sondheim’s Texas-based attorney, Rick
The composer and lyricist behind Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and Sweeney Todd, died Friday. By Esther Zuckerman November 26, 2021 Stephen Sondheim, the dextrous composer and lyricist of musicals including Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and Sweeney Todd, died Friday at the age of 91, the
On Sunday night, Kim Kardashian West and Pete Davidson were seen walking hand-in-hand in Santa Monica, California, heading to Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi. Kardashian wore an open leather skirt over leggings, elbow-length leathers gloves, sunglasses with a baseball cap and a turtleneck, while carrying a small silver bag. That may have been her version of
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is speaking up about the devastation of recent flooding in his home province of British Columbia. In posts to his Twitter and Facebook accounts on Friday, the Vancouver-born star said he and his wife, Blake Lively, have donated to the Canadian Red Cross’s B.C. flood relief fundraiser, and invited others to
Nearly 17 months after Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged accomplice was arrested on federal sex trafficking charges, her trial begins on Monday. By Dan Adler November 26, 2021 Since her arrest in July 2020, Ghislaine Maxwell’s circumstances haven’t changed much, but news about her has been easy to come by. In a Brooklyn federal prison, she has
In a just universe, no one would have to work in retail on the Friday after Thanksgiving, when frantic crowds descend looking for sales. Dubbed “Black Friday,” the day of frenzied bargain-hunting has now migrated online, where many, many deals can be had. Isn’t scrolling from the comfort of home more pleasant a prospect than
House of Gucci is one of the most anticipated movies of the season, its star power one of the main draws. Uber-celeb Lady Gaga, who has transcended the boundary of music fame into… well, everything fame… takes on the role of her career as Patrizia Reggiani, a real-life woman who, according to this film, sacrificed
In the new Mike Mills film C’Mon C’Mon, Joaquin Phoenix plays a radio host named Johnny who’s touring the country interviewing children about their hopes and dreams for the future. (Ira Glass is shaking.) When his sister Viv, played by Gaby Hoffman, has to unexpectedly care for her husband, Johnny takes his young nephew Jesse
J.K. Rowling is once again at war with the transgender community, after her home address was allegedly shared by activists on Twitter over the weekend. The Harry Potter author took to Twitter Monday to accuse three trans rights activists of “doxxing” her, after a photo was shared of them protesting outside her Scotland home, with
On September 3, Princess Charlene of Monaco collapsed and was taken to a hospital near Durban, South Africa. Though she was soon released, the incident was a clear sign that the illness keeping her away from her adopted home and her family might be more serious than early reports indicated. This week, an anonymous source
More proof that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s heart is as big as his biceps. In a heartwarming video posted to the movie star’s Instagram account Wednesday, Johnson shares how he gifted his beloved, custom truck to a very deserving navy veteran. The Red Notice star, 49, wanted to give back to Oscar Rodriguez after learning
All our favorite Black Friday finds from brands like Nordstrom, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Everlane, and more. By Morgan Evans November 25, 2021 Thanksgiving Day is finally here and with it comes the Black Friday deals and holiday shopping events you’ve been waiting for. After your Thanksgiving feast, fill up your online carts with some
Netflix’s Selling Sunset is finally back for its fourth season, and to add some extra drama, luxury real estate agents Emma Hernan and Vanessa Villela have joined the cast. While Emma has some relationship history with fellow cast member Christine Quinn, Vanessa is a completely new addition to the gang. Here’s what you need to
After making the rounds on social media feeds over the past few weeks, Dartmouth’s favourite talking conifer made a special appearance on late night television Tuesday night. Jimmy Fallon, namesake of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, took a few moments out of his show Tuesday night to acknowledge Woody the Talking Christmas Tree, a
This past weekend was Anime NYC for those of us in New York City, and it was my first time going to a convention since the pandemic began. The event brought out so many of the best things I love about anime: cosplayers, amazing art, and a chance to talk and meet with new people.
Longtime General Hospital star Steve Burton was fired from the soap opera on Tuesday after he refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19, which is a mandate for all actors on the show. Burton, a fan favourite, had been a staple on the soap since 1992 as character Jason Morgan (previously Jason Quartermaine) — with the
In House of Gucci, Lady Gaga channels a character so outsized that it does not seem possible she is based on a real-life woman, even if all of the film’s promotional materials, plus Gaga herself, say so. What mortal skis in full jewelry, makeup, and fur—making Bond–villain–esque threats while stirring espresso in St. Moritz and
A magical hang with Charlie Puth, a mysterious Internet leak and a Bieber co-sign helped propel “Stay” to number one everywhere. By Willa Bennett Photography by Martin Brown November 23, 2021 Coat, $3,875, shirt, $475, pants, $775, shoes, $1,150, and tie, $250, by Versace. GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. “You work here?
The British Royal Family has come out swinging, accusing the BBC of giving credibility to “overblown and unfounded claims” in a new documentary that puts the spotlight on the relationship between the media and the younger generation of Windsors. The Princes and the Press, the first part of which aired on U.K. television Monday night,
Here is an origin tale of which a brand can be proud: In 1832, a 10-year-old boy in Jura, an eastern region of France, loses his mother, a hatmaker. His farmer father remarries a cruel woman, dies soon after, and the boy, now 13, leaves home to seek his fortune in Paris. Working odd jobs
Kevin Spacey and his production companies must pay the studio behind House of Cards more than $30 million because of losses brought on by his firing for sexual misconduct, according to an arbitration decision made final Monday. A document filed in Los Angeles Superior Court requesting a judge’s approval of the ruling says that the
Two musical theater legends collide in Netflix’s latest movie musical tick, tick… Boom!, which follows a young theater composer (played by Andrew Garfield) who’s on the brink of turning 30 and wrestling with his decision to follow a career in the arts. The film is based on the semi-autobiographical rock monologue written by Jonathan Larson,
Jon Batiste might be the Grammys biggest surprise: The multi-genre performer and recent Oscar winner made such an impression on voters that he scored the most nominations with 11 on Tuesday. Batiste earned an album of the year nod for We Are along with record of the year with Freedom, a feel-good ode to the
A jury has awarded the plaintiffs more than $25 million. By Bess Levin November 23, 2021 Less than one week after a profoundly f–ked up verdict that will no doubt give certain people license to shoot whomever they want under the guise of cosplaying as police officers or protecting property in a state where they