A Nova Scotia tidal bore rafter who’s long admired bald eagles from afar got up close and personal with one after rescuing it from the Shubenacadie River over the weekend. As an owner and tour guide with the Shubie River Wranglers, Emmett Blois is no stranger to seeing eagles, many of whom live and hunt
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Meanwhile, his craziest supporters believe he’s going to be president again soon, too. By Bess Levin June 1, 2021 Is Donald Trump ever going to be president again? In theory, should he set aside the fact that he actually hated being president, and decide to run again in 2024, and should tens of millions of
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s romantic reunion is going very well as summer begins, E! reports, and Lopez is very serious about Affleck and their future. A source close to Lopez told E! in a new report today, “She’s crazy about Ben. He spoils her with love and is very witty and charming. He’s a
Welcome, Terron! Thanks for speaking with us today! To start off, tell us a little bit about your most recent project “The Soul of Broadway”. How did this project come about? I thought about this idea 4 or 5 years ago. I would hear from time to time how some of my creative peers would perceive
Several times on Twitter I’ve been served an ad that stopped my scrolling thumb in mid-motion. Offered for sale is a pair of Nike sneakers so bulbous, so heinous, that it defies all logic to sell them, let alone feature them with ongoing paid promotion. I’m forced to conclude at this juncture that the ad
The games are still on, but Japanese health authorities are expressing concern. By Jordan Hoffman May 31, 2021 The Games of the XXXII Olympiad that were postponed last summer are still planning to go ahead this July 28 through August 8 in Tokyo. The Japanese medial establishment, however, has expressed concern about welcoming an estimated
Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who achieved fame as sardonic TV news writer Murray Slaughter on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and stardom playing cheerful Capt. Stubing on “The Love Boat,” has died. He was 90. MacLeod died early Saturday at his home in Palm Desert, California, said Stephanie Steele Zalin, his stepdaughter. She
Grab a hoagie and your vape and let’s review. By Gabriella Paiella May 30, 2021 John Douglas Thompson as Chief Carter and Kate Winslet as Mare Sheehan in Mare of Easttown. Courtesy of Michele K. Short for HBO Ah, what a journey Mare of Easttown has been: from the very first moments, when I realized this
Your friendly neighborhood future heir to the British throne. By Jordan Hoffman May 31, 2021 Kate Middleton gave an unexpected proclamation to the Commonwealth: Make Mine Marvel! Well, not exactly—but a conversation between the Duchess of Cambridge and a participant in the National Portrait Gallery’s Hold Still project suggests that she understands that with great
Steven Seagal, the ’90s action star and self-styled musician, has officially joined a political coalition backing Russian President Vladimir Putin. Seagal, 69, received his membership card for the A Just Russia — Patriots — For Truth coalition in a ceremony posted on social media Saturday, in the American actor’s latest move to adopt Russia as
An upcoming awards show honouring Black talent in Canada has found a broadcaster. Organizers say the CBC plans to air the groundbreaking event created by The Black Academy, which was founded by Toronto-raised actor-brothers Shamier Anderson and Stephan James. The academy, along with Insight Productions, have announced a three-year partnership with the CBC for the
Warning: spoilers for the finale of Mare of Easttown ahead. By the time Mare of Easttown’s season finale draws to its much-anticipated close, you’d be hard-pressed not to admit the saga needed to end this way. After spending the past six weeks debating the hundreds of theories that circulated after each episode of the HBO
Series creator Brad Ingelsby breaks down the closing scene. By Joanna Robinson May 30, 2021 This post contains frank discussion of the series finale of Mare of Easttown. If you’re not all caught up, now is the time to leave. The series finale of Mare of Easttown wrapped up the sad mystery of who killed
The life and groundbreaking work of a UBC forestry professor is headed for the silver screen. Arrival star Amy Adams is set to portray forest ecology professor Suzanne Simard in an upcoming film co-produced by Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal. Read more: The story behind the viral photo of a massive old-growth tree on a B.C. highway
When you think Star Trek there are a few words that instantly come to mind. “Kirk” and “Spock” are far and away the most well-known characters in the series—and younger generations of fans might answer The Next Generation’s Captain Picard or even Q as some of the most iconic figures the franchise has churned out.
The movies aren’t quite “back” but it’s getting closer. By Jordan Hoffman May 30, 2021 Horror flick A Quiet Place Part II and Disney’s live action origin story Cruella have joined forces this Memorial Day weekend for the best domestic haul at the box office since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The Hollywood Reporter
Investigators on Sunday continued searching for the bodies of seven people believed killed in the crash a day earlier of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including an actor who portrayed Tarzan in a 1990s television series. Rutherford County Fire Rescue Capt. John Ingle said in a statement Sunday that recovery efforts were ongoing
As HBO’s latest prestige murder mystery approaches its finale, here’s a guide to the complicated plot. By William Goodman May 27, 2021 Evan Peters and Kate Winslet in Mare of Easttown, 2021. Courtesy of Michele K. Short for HBO Leave it to HBO to come through with another crackerjack, seemingly prestigious, yet actually enjoyably trashy murder
Hello. My name is Alan and I’m a music snob. It’s been about 15 years since my last unwarranted, obnoxious, snarky comment about someone else’s musical taste. But I’m here to ask you for some help. I’m afraid that I’m reverting to my old ways. Read more: An oral history of The Tragically Hip’s surprise
The show’s ratings have dipped without the deeply Royalist host. By Jordan Hoffman May 29, 2021 When Piers Morgan stormed off the set of Good Morning Britain in early March after his colleague Alex Beresford challenged him about his comments about Prince Harry and, especially, Meghan Markle, it looked like it was the last we’d
B.J. Thomas, the Grammy-winning singer who enjoyed success on the pop, country and gospel charts with such hits as “I Just Can’t Help Believing,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and “Hooked on a Feeling,” has died. He was 78. Thomas, who announced in March that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer, died from
One of summer 2020’s surprise new celebrity couples has called it quits. People and Entertainment Tonight report that Minka Kelly, 40, and The Daily Show host Trevor Noah, 37, have ended their romance after a year of dating. The pair was first linked back in August 2020, with a source telling People that they had
The upcoming horror adaptation has become a Call Me By Your Name reunion. By Jordan Hoffman May 29, 2021 The forthcoming adaptation of Camille DeAngelis‘s coming-of-age/cannibalism novel Bones and All has turned itself into something unexpected but always welcome: a Call Me By Your Name reunion. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Luca Guadagnino, CMBYN‘s
***SPOILER ALERT: This post spoils the origin story of Cruella, so read if you dare MWAHAHAHAHA*** When Disney first announced that they were making a film about the origins of Cruella de Vil, we had questions, like “Why?”, “Who asked for this?”, and “Really still no Ursula movie?” Chief among them was how will the
The helmeted dance music star talks about playing the Champions League final, his next album, and putting feuds to rest. By Michaelangelo Matos May 28, 2021 Marshmello on stage with Joe Jonas at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images).Kevin Mazur The EDM star Marshmello, who headlines festivals wearing a giant, smiley-faced
With a slate of references that included Nina Hagen and Vivienne Westwood, hair and makeup designer Nadia Stacey dreamed up a series of all-out beauty moments—including a Sex Pistols homage with jewel-encrusted lips. By Laura Regensdorf May 28, 2021 If Disney’s new Cruella is the origin story of a high-glamour villain—with Emma Stone slipping into
In no uncertain terms, Kechi is a star. Her single “All the Time” from her album of the same name has all the makings of a classic pop tune from a distinct voice, from her astounding vocals to the razor-sharp production and a surprising subversion of the melody on the hook. I really couldn’t get
He will play producer Albert Ruddy in Paramount +’s anticipated New Hollywood saga. By Jordan Hoffman May 28, 2021 Miles Teller will step in for Armie Hammer in the principal role of producer Albert S. Ruddy in Paramount +’s making-of-The Godfather series The Offer, according to Variety. Hammer exited the project in earlier this year
The Pennsylvania Parole Board has turned down comedian Bill Cosby‘s petition to be released from a 10-year prison sentence for aggravated indecent assault, citing his refusal to participate in a therapy program for sexually violent predators. Laura Treaster, a spokeswoman for the state parole board, confirmed the decision, which was made on May 11 and
Spoilers for season 1 of Outer Banks below. Watching Netflix’s soapy teen drama Outer Banks left us longing for a tan, a fictional summer romance, and a sun-drenched vacation—especially after more than a year in pandemic-induced quarantine. But more than anything, it left us craving a second season to make sense of the show’s wild