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Three years ago, Omid Scobie became one of the first journalists to get to the bottom of the mystery of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal exit when he and coauthor Carolyn Durand published the bestselling biography, Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family. Soon, the book’s sympathetic approach

Matt Smith is no stranger to television. After becoming household name with Doctor Who, Smith is adding another TV series to his credits, along with a new job title as executive producer of a Nick Cave adaptation. Smith, who most recently starred in the Game of Thrones spinoff series House of the Dragon on Max,

Shortly after beginning his speech at Monday’s Gotham Awards in New York City, Robert De Niro appeared flustered by the teleprompter—or rather, what was missing from it. The Oscar-winning actor was present to introduce the Historical Icon and Creator Tribute award to Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, in which he stars alongside Leonardo

Spoilers below for Hearstopper season 2. Fear not, Heartstopper is coming back for more. Netflix’s swoonworthy adaptation of Alice Oseman’s graphic novels has just returned for a second season, but a third is already on the horizon. Luckily, there will be more to explore with Nick and Charlie (especially after season 2’s texting cliffhanger), and

Taylor Swift on Sunday met with the family of Ana Clara Benevides Machado, the 23-year-old fan who this month died while attending the star’s concert in Brazil. Ahead of her final Eras Tour show at the Allianz Parque stadium in São Paulo, Swift posed for a photo with the Machado family, Entertainment Tonight reported. In

Immortal Thor #4, written by Al Ewing and drawn by Martín Cóccolo, is out in comic book stores, and it continues the audacious story of Thor’s battle against gods even more ancient and powerful than he is. But Thor’s got allies, and he’s not afraid to recruit them! Spoilers for Immortal Thor #4 ahead! In

Minutes into a recent meeting at Régime des Fleurs’ sunlit office in lower Manhattan, founder Alia Raza holds out a white paper blotter to smell. This particular fragrance isn’t hers—an unusual opening gesture during a studio visit—but Raza, who made art films before delving into scent, is setting the scene. “This is a really popular

Taylor Swift‘s ever-popular Eras Tour is making one more stop this year: your living room. On Monday, the pop star told her Canadian fans they would be able to rent and stream her Eras Tour film just in time for her birthday on Dec. 13. Not only that, Swift also said the soon-to-be released extended

City Girls know they’re legends…just ask them. Clapping back at the haters that always have something to say, Yung Miami and JT respond to headlines and internet trolls through a little freestyle rap. No matter what the comments are, they prove that nothing can dim their shine in this episode of Burn Ballads.

For Mattel to go all-in and trademark their pink, they’d have to narrow which uses are protected. “Toys are a crowded category,” Scafidi said, making the issue even more challenging. “For example, they could say a registration for dollhouses in a particular shade of pink, and they could argue that everybody recognizes the ‘Barbie Dreamhouse,’

Taylor Swift didn’t grow up in the glamour of Beverly Hills, that’s for sure. Taylor Swift’s childhood wasn’t NYC socialite wealthy, but there’s no denying that she did grow up in relative luxury. No average American family has 11 acres of farmland lying around. Taylor’s family home was located in West Reading, Pennsylvania. It’s kind

Love comes and goes, but the going tends to be much more dramatic. It’s only spring, but the year 2023 has seen the end of several high-profile celebrity relationships, and there will likely be more to come. It’s not a wish; it’s just a fact. Check below to see if any of your favorites have

Conceptually, Peacock’s latest holiday movie Genie has everything going for it. The always entertaining Melissa McCarthy stars as a wish-granting genie who helps a harried husband and father (I May Destroy You‘s Paapa Essiedu) reconnect with his family and discover the meaning of Christmas in a feelgood holiday romp scripted by Love Actually writer/director Richard

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have had a very passionate and public relationship and were engaged after less than a year of dating in October 2021. They shared photos from the beach proposal in Montecito, California. They ended up having quite a few weddings ceremonies, one in las Vegas, one in a Santa Barbara clerk’s

Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a news report that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity. The iconic singer, songwriter and activist says the recent CBC report was full of mistakes and omissions. In her first public statement since it was published, Sainte-Marie calls the story an attack on

Far-right extremist group Moms for Liberty has made a name for itself with organized attacks on sex education and LGBTQ-affirming curricula in public schools. But now they seem to be venturing into a new territory of hate and discrimination. Lead organizers with Moms for Liberty have tried to ban Scholastic book fairs, appeared on antisemitic talk

Descrease article font size Increase article font size George Cohon, the man who brought McDonald’s to Canada, and later Russia, has died according to a post on social media from his son, Mark Cohon. Cohon’s son took to X, formerly known as Twitter, Saturday morning, and said: “Last night we said farewell to my Dad.

Megan Thee Stallion confirmed in an Instagram Live in February 2021 that she was dating rapper Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine. At the iHeartRadio Music Awards on May 27, the two made their red carpet debut as a couple, months after they had officially confirmed their relationship. Emma McIntyre//Getty Images He didn’t attend the 2021 Grammys with

Cuba Gooding Jr. was sued on Wednesday by two women whose sexual assault cases against the Oscar-winning actor underlay a criminal prosecution that ended with him pleading guilty but serving no jail time. In a complaint filed in a New York state court in Manhattan, Jasmine Abbay said the Jerry Maguire star forcibly kissed her

Finally, queer horse girls have the holiday movie representation they deserve! Tello Films’ newest Christmas movie, A Holiday “I Do”, follows a divorced queer woman, Jane (Lindsay Hicks), whose holiday season is quickly falling apart. Her ex-husband and best friend, Mark (Joe Piazza), is getting married right before Christmas, and the bride, Heather (India Chappell),

Contestants of Netflix reality competition show Squid Game: The Challenge have threatened legal action over the alleged injuries they obtained while filming, including hypothermia and nerve damage. A British personal injuries law firm announced on Thursday that it sent letters of claim to the show’s production company, Studio Lambert, on behalf of two Squid Game:

This week, White Lotus co-stars Meghann Fahy and Leo Woodall seemingly confirmed their relationship when they were seen sharing a kiss in New York City. The couple were out walking in the rain and standing together under an umbrella as they leaned towards one another for a smooch. It appeared the two had been shopping,

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is currently immersed in the first phase of reshaping the Canadian broadcasting landscape through the implementation of Bill C-11, known as the Online Streaming Act. As the two-week public hearing unfolds, diverse voices are emerging, with Indigenous media players hoping the bill will result in more equal opportunities.

There are a lot of Jujutsu Kaisen-themed gifts to choose from. Some are amazing, like figures that perch perfectly on your desk, while others are funny yet gruesome reminders of the series’ most traumatic moments. The latter doesn’t sound like a good gift for the holidays, but Jujutsu Kaisen fans need to inhale some copium

Actor Jamie Foxx has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman while dining at a New York City restaurant in 2015. A lawsuit against the Django Unchained star was filed on Monday with the New York State Supreme Court, according to Variety. In the legal filing, the accuser, identified only as Jane Doe, claimed Foxx

On Wednesday, Jennifer Lopez was photographed shopping in Los Angeles in a striking trench coat style dress with a full tiered skirt that ended just above her ankles. The belted dress had lapels and black button details, and she wore a matching pair of black patent leather ballerina flats. The Marry Me star wore the

Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has been accused of violent sexual assault by a former model, according to a lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court on Wednesday. The incident allegedly took place more than 30 years ago. Sheila Kennedy, a former Penthouse model, alleges that she was “violently” sexually assaulted by the singer

“People don’t very often go out looking for a ‘Jeffrey Wright type,’ you know?” says Jeffrey Wright with a laugh. “There’s not a lot of films that are written for a Jeffrey Wright type, so I have to sometimes do a little morphing.”   He’s won a Tony and an Emmy, and has starred in

You’ve come here for spoilers so that you can brace yourself for what’s to come in Episode 40 of Jujutsu Kaisen. The 39th episode of Jujutsu Kaisen, otherwise known as the 15th episode of season 2, left fans like yourself in a state of shock and rage. Jogo hadn’t been a real threat until he

Fans of Hall & Oates may be saddened to learn that the iconic pop-rock duo are currently on opposite sides of a bitter legal dispute. Daryl Hall, 77, sued John Oates, 75, in Nashville Chancery Court on Nov. 16, as first reported by Philadelphia magazine. The court documents are sealed — for Private Eyes only,