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Longtime NBA observers were surprised earlier this year when Michael Jordan disclosed during the star-studded memorial service for Kobe Bryant that he and the Los Angeles Lakers legend were close friends. “When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died,” Jordan said, tears streaming down his face, during his eulogy for Bryant in February. “I

Like many of its fellow cities, Stillwater, Oklahoma has begun easing their stay at home orders in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of their reopening strategy is an order that demands that all citizens wear face masks in restaurants and shops, a common preventative measure that we’ve seen in place across the globe.

How good is your home Skype setup? Is it as good as Hilary Clinton’s? Thanks to one B.C. woman’s now-viral social media project, there’s a yardstick to compare them. Jessie Bahrey is the mind behind Room Rater, a Twitter account capitalizing on the fact that many newsmakers, celebrities and journalists have found themselves confined to

If it seems like the verbal acrobatics on Showtime’s Billions could only have come from a kind of writerly mind-meld, that’s because they do. Co-creators and showrunners David Levien and Brian Koppelman met at 15, and have spent the intervening years precision-honing their blend of gee-whiz plotting (Ocean’s 13) and subculture deep-diving (Rounders). Billions, their

New details about Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler‘s divorce have been revealed. On Wednesday, Cavallari filed new papers in their divorce and said that Cutler is blocking her attempt to purchase a new home for her and their three children to live in, according to court documents obtained by E! News. Cavallari claimed in response

As countries race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, America’s willingness to cooperate on an international scale remains in question. Politico reports that President Donald Trump’s “America First” philosophy continues to be a source of concern for global leaders, who worry that Trump will embrace the vaccine race as

Chris Pratt is pushing for Jurassic Park fans to donate money to charity during the coronavirus pandemic in exchange to win an opportunity to be “eaten by a dinosaur.” “Click the link to see my responses to @justinbieber’s #ALLINCHALLENGE hint hint… you could win the greatest prize anyone could possibly imagine having to do with being eaten

Friday saw another rally to “re-open” the economy in a midwestern state. Unlike Michigan, where heavily armed people swarmed the Capitol building, the action in Illinois left many people quoting an old exchange between Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. A protestor at a demonstration in Chicago carried a sign so distasteful she was condemned by

Francesca Farago and Harry Jowsey were two of the stars on Netflix’s hit series Too Hot to Handle. They left the show, which was filmed more than a year ago, as a couple, and with the exception of a short break, they are together today. But, like every reality show, THTH left some good stuff

Parks and Recreation fans were treated to one more huzzah in the fictional city of Pawnee, Ind., Thursday night when the sitcom returned for a one-off, scripted fundraiser episode to support COVID-19 relief efforts. Because of the ongoing pandemic, however, the eclectic cast — which includes Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Adam Scott, Nick Offerman, Rob Lowe,

I know it’s only May, but I think we can all agree that as far as years go, 2020 has been just one long poop sandwich buffet. But in case you thought that the coronavirus pandemic was more than enough reason to write off 2020 entirely, I have some terrible news. Apparently, Asian giant hornets

Elon Musk is having a moment, perhaps because his girlfriend Grimes is about to have their baby — or perhaps because he can’t stand the coronavirus lockdown. The SpaceX and Tesla founder’s critics say he has become increasingly unhinged on Twitter over the last week, while railing against the stay-at-home order that has snarled much

Joe Pantoliano, one of the finest character actors of modern times, is recovering at home after getting hit by a car. The 68-year-old star of The Sopranos, The Matrix, Bad Boys, Risky Business, Memento, and a slew of others, was walking in his Connecticut neighborhood when he was hit by a Porsche was reportedly “T-boned”

Searching for a TV show to stave off the boredom of lockdown? Look no further: HBO has got you covered with its latest must-see series, Betty, which premieres tonight. Centering around young women shredding in New York City, the series is abound in good vibes and impressive skating to boot. HBO rarely ever dips into

Ever wish you could hear your favourite Pearl Jam song live? Hoping to get some autographed merchandise? Perhaps your dream is just to meet the iconic grunge band someday? Why not get all of those things? Sure! But how, some might ask? Well, after accepting the “#AllinChallenge” in an effort to raise funds for COVID-19 relief

If your sense of time has become a flat circle these last couple of months, it might be hard to remember what was going on in February 2020. But as a reminder, that was when Donald Trump declared that there would be no more than 15 coronavirus cases total in the U.S. Shortly thereafter, he

Vancouver native and Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has recorded a special message for this year’s graduating class of Kitsilano Secondary School. Reynolds is a former student. With the novel coronavirus pandemic, schools are not able to hold graduating ceremonies and parties this year, leaving grads to find other ways to mark the special occasion. Reynolds

General Photographic AgencyGetty Images While Netflix’s Hollywood is a work of fiction, it incorporates the stories of several real-life figures working in the entertainment industry in the 1940s and ’50s. Among them is film star Anna May Wong, played by Michelle Krusiec, who battled to find her footing in a business that only offered stereotypical

Welcome to On the Radar, your monthly reminder of what’s coming down the pike in the world of entertainment. We’ve got the latest TV shows, movies, books and more — all coming out in May. READ MORE: 6 things we learned watching new ‘Rick and Morty’ Take a look and see what’s up this month. TV

For the duration of the coronavirus crisis, Prince William and Kate Middleton have been at Anmer Hall, their country home in Norfolk, with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Though they’ve been in lockdown and doing most of their work through video calls, some family traditions have carried on. Last week, Louis

While face masks are still hard to find online and creators on Etsy often have a backlog wait for weeks, Disney is coming with their own masks with some of our favorite characters on them. Yes, including the Child. Baby Yoda stands prominently on the front with his iconic cup of bone broth and honestly,

A new animated series aimed at young children is tackling topics related to COVID-19. “Spike and Toody are a wonderful little boy and girl who are able to talk about the kinds of things they’re thinking about,” said Sara Dimerman, an author and psychologist who was part of a team of advisors for the show.

What can you expect from an episode that is basically a Zoom call in character? The Parks and Recreation cast reunited for a socially distanced special that visited all the characters in isolation, from Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari) pretending to be in Bali with a palm tree background to Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) and Chris

The headline has felt inevitable for a few years now, and yet it hit like a ton of bricks: “J. Crew is preparing for a bankruptcy filing that could come this weekend,” CNBC reported Thursday afternoon. Over the last few years, the once-golden mall brand has slowly deteriorated, from its posterboy status for men suddenly

Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers from the Netflix film “A Secret Love.” To avoid having the story revealed, please watch the documentary first before proceeding. Growing up in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., actor-director Chris Bolan didn’t question the relationship between his two “aunts,” Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, who lived with each other in Chicago

While weddings are the backdrop for most of our favourite rom-coms, from Runaway Bride to The Wedding Planner and Bridesmaids, there has yet to be one depicting how to handle getting hitched during a global pandemic. Julia and J-Lo, where you at?  Wedding season is upon us but as we continue to practice social distancing

In the time of coronavirus, many TV shows are unable to produce new episodes because of social distancing and lockdown measures. Even daily soap operas, including fan favourites The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, are facing disruption. Thankfully, the CBS network, which airs both of these soaps in the U.S.,

While Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Joe Alwyn briefly appears in Miss Americana, the recent documentary about the singer and songwriter, on Wednesday night he took a more central role, seemingly outlining some details of her quarantine. Swift’s cats are well-known to her fans, and Alwyn posted photos of them on his Instagram Stories. “Taylor Swift’s Boyfriend

Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift’s boyfriend of over three years, made one thing abundantly clear on his Instagram Stories last night: He and Swift are quarantining together. The British actor rarely posts on Instagram, but he shared several photos last night of Swift’s blue-eyed cat, Benjamin Button, hiding around her place. Instagram Instagram Instagram You can