Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testified before Congress Wednesday along with Center for Disease Control director Robert Redfield. The two were updating Congress about the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, specifically about the progress of a possible vaccine. But when Senator Rand Paul got his
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Legendary musician Elton John has rescheduled his world tour, previously cancelled due to COVID-19. John, 73, and his team announced the dates for the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, which will take place in North America in 2022. There are two dates in Toronto and two dates in Montreal — and that’s it for Canada
What does the term: “MAKING IT” mean to you? To reach my full Self-actualization. Sometimes I feel like i’m hard on myself because it’s so much to do, so much to accomplish out there. You know there is know one that’s going to help you but you and you have to make do with what
Yes, internet furniture dealer Wayfair’s annual Way Day sale event has an eye roll-inducing name. But trust us, the Wayfair Way Day Sale 2020 is absolutely worth a look, especially if you’ve got a home office to build out, an under-furnished living room that’s currently getting double its typical usage, or a bedroom in dire
At some point between Saturday and today, depending on who you ask, the number of people the United States has lost to COVID-19 hit 200,000. For a normal person who experiences human emotions, this would register as a tragic, catastrophic event. But Donald Trump, of course, is not normal, and like a true sociopath, is
Canadians who have a passion for the performing arts are taking to social media on Tuesday night to raise awareness about the live events industry that they say has been left on life support by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We risk not having events,” said Jennifer Hildebrandt, who helped to organize a social media campaign using
On Tuesday, one of the officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor sent out a mass email to about 1,000 of his colleagues in the Louisville Police Department in which he criticized Mayor Greg Fischer, Public Safety Chief Amy Hess and former Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad for “covering their own asses” during
Selena Gomez’s Justin Bieber heartbreak saga is over—personally and musically. It ended in October 2019 when Gomez released the first time singles from her album Rare back-to-back: “Lose You to Love Me” and “Look at Her Now.” She purposely did it that way, she told Rolling Stone in a new interview reflecting on Rare as
Canadian actor Michael Hogan, perhaps best-known for his depiction of Saul Tigh on space drama Battlestar Galactica, suffered a serious fall in February, and now his friends are trying to raise funds to help with his extensive health care needs. On Feb. 17, after attending a Vancouver BSG fan convention, Hogan, 71, fell and hit
As protests continue nationwide nearly five months after the police killing of George Floyd, Republicans in office are still trying to find a way to vilify protesters and keep them from organizing. Donald Trump, who once called himself “an ally of all peaceful protesters,” has since made it clear that he doesn’t believe peaceful protests
For the first time in history, the Emmy Awards went live and virtual. Canadian standout comedy (and fan favourite) Schitt’s Creek swept the comedy categories, leaving other shows in the dust. 1:40 2020 Emmy Awards: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ sweeps comedy categories 2020 Emmy Awards: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ sweeps comedy categories The ambitious 72nd Emmy Awards ceremony was
When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the question on millions of people’s minds was not a matter of if Mitch McConnell would attempt to shove through a nominee before the election, but just how shameless he would be in doing so. And it turned out the answer was: pretty freaking shameless! Before RBG’s
8. 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers Record: 50-32, lost 4-1 in finals Best Teammate: Kevin Love Regular Season Rankings: 5th offense/29th defense/14th net rating (+1.0) Best Team Faced: Golden State Warriors Regular Season Record: 58-24 Regular Season Rankings: 3rd offense/11th defense/3rd net rating (+5.9) Best Team Avoided: Houston Rockets, 65-17/1st net rating (+8.4) Average Playoff Opponent Net
The 2020 Emmy Awards may have gone virtual this year, but our favourite stars didn’t disappoint in the fashion category. And while some stars stayed in their pyjamas, others came out in full red carpet attire. From gowns to stunning diamonds to perfect beauty looks for fall, some celebs didn’t hold back. Jameela Jamil in
As Donald Trump was considering who should succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court in the summer of 2018, he met for lunch with Sean Hannity and Rudy Giuliani at his private golf club in West Palm Beach. According to a source briefed on the conversation, Hannity and Giuliani argued that Trump should nominate
Slinky and casual at the onset but quickly unfolding into an elaborate slow jam steeped in as much of an old school R&B aesthetic as it is modern trap influences, Littles’ new single with David Ruffin Jr., “Grind Hard,” is easily one of the best collaborations either artist has participated in thus far. Ruffin’s melodic
Over the summer, reports came out via BuzzFeed and The Hollywood Reporter with accounts about alleged “toxic” experiences working on The Ellen DeGeneres Show by past and current employees. On Monday’s season premiere of the show, host Ellen DeGeneres finally publicly addressed the complaints after remaining mum for months. (She did send a letter to
Ruven Afanador/Corbis Outline Editor’s Note: On Friday September 18th, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer. The trailblazing cultural, legal, and feminist icon had been on the Supreme Court since 1993, when she was appointed by President Bill Clinton. She became the second female justice on the bench.
TORONTO — Nearly three years after Gord Downie’s untimely death, a new double album of solo material will be released next month. “Away is Mine” is a 20-track collection of what Toronto record label Arts & Crafts calls “Downie’s final solo recording.” The project was laid down at the Tragically Hip’s studio in Bath, Ont.,
When it comes to COVID-19, I try not to be judgmental about the choices of others, except to note that anyone who takes fewer precautions than I do is irresponsible, and anyone who takes more than I do is ridiculous. Perhaps you feel the same way. That’s one reason we find it so hard to
[embedded content] The 2020 Emmy Awards ceremony aired live tonight, and after last year’s no-host show, things were back to normal on that front while being completely upside down in every other way, as we’ve become accustomed to lately. Above, you can see Jimmy Kimmel deliver his monologue, which began in kind of a jarring
The Canadian comedy series Schitt’s Creek has taken the Emmy Awards by storm, winning the first seven trophies of the night, including best comedy series. All four leads snagged acting trophies — Hamilton-born star Eugene Levy and Toronto-born star Catherine O’Hara won for their leading roles, while Toronto-raised Daniel Levy and Ottawa-born Annie Murphy both
If everything goes according to plan Sunday night, the beloved Canadian series Schitt’s Creek will take a victory lap, months after its series finale, by winning the evening’s top comedy prize—and, we have to presume, a heap more awards for its creator and star Dan Levy and his talented cast mates. But Schitt’s Creek’s road
Welcome to another edition of Grooming Gods. This week: so many excuses to stop cutting your hair. Danny Brown Danny Brown’s hair game, beard game, shirt game, everything game: thriving under quarantine. Antoni Porowski Honestly, nothing better than facing those first cold days of fall with a freshly shorn head. Justin Bieber Justin Bieber, a
The first novel I read about the music industry — or at least about a band — was Cotton Candy, a 45-cent purchase made in junior high through the Scholastic Book Club. It told the story of a bunch of young teens who form a pop group and end up facing off against a denim-and-leather
It’s that time of the year again when tech lovers tune into the fall Apple Event and salivate over their latest innovations. Tim Cook kicked off the virtual event on September 15 by talking about how inspiring it is to see how people adapted to COVID-19, and how the company feels responsible to “continue making
Winston Groom, the writer whose novel “Forrest Gump” was made into a six-Oscar winning 1994 movie that became a soaring pop-cultural phenomenon, has died at age 77. Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama, said in a message on social media that Groom had died in that south Alabama town. A local funeral home also confirmed the death and said
The future of the Supreme Court—and the 2020 election—was upended Friday night following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s vow shortly after to replace her. “President Trump’s nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate,” McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said in a statement
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are about to become first-time parents, and they aren’t the only ones who appear to be counting down the days. Yolanda Hadid, Gigi’s mom, posted a black-and-white photo of her hugging her daughter’s pregnant stomach. “Waiting patiently for her angel to be born……,” she wrote. This content is imported from
Council organizing the North American Indigenous Games, which was supposed to be held in Halifax in July, stated on Friday that the 2021 event will be further postponed. Organizers said in a release that delivering the NAIG event next summer is not feasible due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns. The 2020 event was initially