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The GOP is all in on the Kremlin.  By Bess Levin March 19, 2021 Earlier this week, Joe Biden was asked if he considered Vladimir Putin a killer, to which the president answered, “I do.” This was not a controversial statement, given the many people the former KGB agent is suspected of having killed, to

On March 16, a series of shootings within a single hour at three massage parlours in Atlanta, Georgia left eight people dead, including six Asian women. At the time this was published, only the names of those killed in the first attack have been released. They include Xiaojie Tan, 49; Daoyou Feng, 44; Delaina Ashley

A woman who claimed to be the wife of Pete Davidson was arrested on Thursday after she had managed to break into the Saturday Night Live cast member’s home. Michelle Mootreddy — who earlier this week made the false claim that she is Davidson’s wife and business partner — was arrested and accused of trespassing

Kris and Caitlin Jenner also weighed in on how the reality star is doing after the split. By Emily Kirkpatrick March 19, 2021 Kris and Caitlyn Jenner are speaking out for the first time about how Kim Kardashian has been holding up since filing for divorce from her husband of almost seven years, Kanye West,

Peering through the thick bars cutting a horizontal strata in the window, I watch the streams of fog soften the edges of the housing unit’s silhouettes lined up outside. Towering stadium lights illuminate the prison grounds when it is dark; this morning they beam a soft light through the mist. This is what mass incarceration

A majority of Canadians believe Meghan Markle was treated unfairly by the Royal Family because of her race, and a greater majority would prefer it if the monarchy had no formal role in Canada going forward, a new Ipsos poll suggests. Ipsos conducted the poll exclusively for Global News after Oprah Winfrey’s explosive interview with

It’s no secret that I’ve been excited about the possibility of a Super Nintendo World ever since I knew what a Super Nintendo World was. So … a couple of decades? Yeah, the thought of a Disney-esque Mario land has always been a childhood dream. Attractions based on Bowser’s castle. Food stands that, perhaps, offered

He’s also facing 29 lawsuits though it’s the investigations that could land him in prison he’s probably most worried about.  By Bess Levin March 18, 2021 For much of his adult life, Donald Trump was known for going after his enemies with frivolous lawsuits, so much so that by the time he ran for president

Actor Armie Hammer is under investigation for sexual assault, Los Angeles police said Thursday. Hammer’s attorney denied the allegation. Hammer is the main suspect in a sexual assault that was reported to police on Feb. 3, LAPD spokesman Officer Drake Madison said. Police would give no further details on the incident or who made the

This week’s shooting in Atlanta was the culmination of a pattern that’s been growing throughout the past year: Asian women are at massively disproportionate risk for racist violence. By Danielle Cohen March 18, 2021 Demonstrators rally in Los Angeles against a spike in violence toward Asian Americans, March 13, 2021.Ringo Chiu / Getty Images On

The COO of a Chicago hospital, who happens to live in Trump Tower Chicago, now denies vaccinating “cool guy” Eric—after bragging about doing so in a text message. Dozens of ineligible Trump Tower staffers were also given the shot.  By Eric Lutz March 18, 2021 The day a hospital executive reportedly gave COVID shots to

It’s been two years since news of the college admissions scandal broke, sending high-profile celebrities, financiers, and Ivy League athletic coaches to prison. There’ve been podcasts, books, and even a Lifetime scripted telepic based on the twisty tale. Now there’s also a docudrama: Netflix’s Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal delves into the seedy

The ex-president literally referred to COVID-19 as the “China virus” last night.  By Bess Levin March 17, 2021 By now you’ve likely heard that on Tuesday, a gunman killed eight people, six of whom were of Asian descent, at several Atlanta-area massage parlors. Less than a day after the murders, authorities have already suggested that

CBS is extending The Talk‘s hiatus in order to expand its internal investigation in light of new allegations that Sharon Osbourne used racist and homophobic epithets to describe co-hosts Julie Chen and Sara Gilbert. These allegations come in the wake of Osbourne’s heated discussion about racism with co-host Sheryl Underwood, after she challenged Osbourne’s support of friend

For the cast of The CW’s reboot of Kung Fu, it feels like their new series, which premieres on April 7th, could not come at a better time in terms of advancing positive and powerful Asian representation on screen. Having seen the pilot, I’m also incredibly happy and excited to see an almost entirely Asian

When his grandfather passed away, singer and actor Joshua Bassett says his grandmother gave him his old ukelele. “I sort of taught myself how to play and that was the beginning of what ended up being my musical journey,” he told The Morning Show. Bassett says he remembers a period where he realized playing the

CBS has put her TV show The Talk on extended hiatus following the revelations. By Emily Kirkpatrick March 17, 2021 CBS has put The Talk on an extended hiatus following new allegations of racism and bullying by Sharon Osbourne, all of which she has denied. On Tuesday, reporter Yashar Ali published a newsletter containing claims

The animation legend and director of Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle won’t comment on movies because he’s too busy picking up trash. By Colin Groundwater March 16, 2021 Collage by Simon Abranowicz The filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is a legendary artist, a bankable box office bet—and a certified grump. An interview from November surfaced today

A Democratic lawmaker has demanded the Justice Department investigate the “fake” background check that led to his confirmation. By Bess Levin March 16, 2021 On October 6, 2018, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court, making history on a number of fronts. He was the first person to sit on the court who’d mentioned

Britain’s Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, has left a London hospital on Tuesday after a four-week stay for treatment for an infection and to have a heart procedure. Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was admitted to the King Edward VII’s Hospital on Feb. 16 after he felt unwell, to receive treatment for

Jennifer Aniston hasn’t been seen out often during the coronavirus pandemic, but this Monday, the actress gave a rare look at her casual style in Los Angeles. Aniston was photographed leaving a hair salon, dressed in a black sweater, skinny jeans, black and gray patterned mask, and white sneakers. She accessorized with a black purse

Elliot Page is finally feeling like his true self. The Canadian actor is on the new cover of Time magazine, and in an interview he opened up about coming out as transgender last year.Asked how he’s been feeling since the announcement, Page said, “This feeling of true excitement and deep gratitude to have made it to

The president, beholden to bipartisan dealmaking, has hesitated to throw his support behind abolishing the filibuster. But it may be his only chance to protect the very people who voted him into office.  By Eric Lutz March 16, 2021 Earlier this month, Joe Biden signed an executive order to ensure that Americans’ right to vote

We’ve got an exclusive look into the Apple TV+ series Calls from director Fede Álvarez, with a clip starring Pedro Pascal and Mark Duplass! The new and inventive series is told through an auditory perspective with imagery of the sound waves of phone conversations onscreen and is a fantastic departure from what we’re used to! From

It’s been an emotional start to the week for Halifax-raised filmmaker Ben Proudfoot. On Monday, the Los Angeles-based director-producer scored an Oscar nomination for the documentary short “A Concerto is a Conversation,” which traces the family lineage of co-director and composer Kris Bowers. Read more: Academy Award winner from Nova Scotia visits provincial legislature with

The young director’s swooping, frenetic live performance shoots are changing the music video game. By Grant Rindner March 15, 2021 Courtesy of KAITO Pop quiz: Which sunglasses-clad artist has helped fill arenas and is known for their work with Drake, Lil Uzi Vert, 6LACK, and The Weeknd? Future might come to mind first, but 24-year-old

Matt James was supposed to make waves as the show’s first Black Bachelor. Instead, his season—and his choice of winner—just emphasized the problems that have always plagued The Bachelor. By Kovie Biakolo March 15, 2021 In the premiere episode of this year’s much-anticipated season of The Bachelor, Matt James, the first Black man to lead

A satirical cartoon by the French magazine Charlie Hebdo has sparked international outcry after it compared Meghan Markle‘s struggles with the Royal Family to George Floyd in the moments before he was choked to death. The cartoon, which appears on the cover of the latest issue, shows a demonic-looking Queen Elizabeth II kneeling on Markle’s

It’s been a tough year for both movies and moviegoers, as COVID-19 has disrupted the typical cinematic release schedule. The vast majority of Canadian die-hard movie fans haven’t been inside a theatre for more than 12 months. The 2021 Oscars, which normally air in February but are now pushed until late April, may suffer as