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The Hunger Games universe expanded on November 17 with the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in theaters. Not everyone wants to revisit the tumultuous emotions that accompany such high stakes drama and romance in public. If you’re holding out for the comfort of streaming (and possibly weeping) in your living room, you

(image: Netflix) Even though the final seasons of Game of Thrones were a masterclass in “how to completely trash your multimillion dollar series and almost eradicate its cultural impact,” it’s undeniable that the show based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books did define the 2010s. I say this with all

A 23-year-old Taylor Swift fan died at the singer’s Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Friday night, according to a statement from the show’s organizers in Brazil. Both Swifties and politicians reacted to the news with outrage. While a cause of death for Ana Clara Benevides Machado has not been announced, fans complained they

Meghan Markle made a surprise solo return to the red carpet Thursday night at Variety’s Power of Women event. Wearing a tan dress from Proenza Schouler, Aquazzura heels, and jewelry from Mejuri, the duchess addressed what’s to come for her production company Archewell — which has already released the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan and

Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer are the latest members of the Friends cast to share emotional tributes to their late co-star Matthew Perry. “Oh boy this one has cut deep… Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions that I’ve never experienced before,” Aniston began her Instagram caption, posted

Spoilers below. The Crown depicts the final hours of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed as a centrifuge of competing interests. This much we know is accurate to life. Dodi wanted to please his father, Mohamed Al-Fayed; Diana wanted to evade the paparazzi and return to her sons; the paparazzi wanted spoils from the money-printing phenomenon

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dex Carvey, the eldest son of comedian Dana Carvey, died on Wednesday night. He was 32. Carvey and his wife Paula Zwagerman shared news of their son’s death on Instagram on Thursday. Using simple white text on a black background, Carvey and Zwagerman said Dex died of

The Jedi of Star Wars are like the knights or samurai of the future (but also somehow in the past). Many regard them as heroes who defend the galaxy against the evil Sith with their trusty glowing blades. They have a strong connection to the Force and can use it to manipulate the world around

Ethan Slater had at least one grande fan in the audience for opening night of his Broadway musical, a revival of Spamalot on Thursday. Ariana Grande, Slater’s real-life love interest and co-star in the upcoming two-part film adaptation of Wicked, was spotted arriving at New York’s St. James Theater to take in the show, which

After building a career themed around heavy marijuana consumption, Snoop Dogg says he’s “decided to give up smoke.” On Thursday, the 52-year-old rap mogul surprised his fans when he seemingly said he’s officially ditching his rolling papers and lighter. Snoop Dogg posted a sombre-looking black and white photo of himself to Instagram with a simple

Meghan Markle is done with the drama brought on by her involvement with the royal family. Royal reporter and author of Endgame Omid Scobie spoke to People about how differently Meghan and her husband Prince Harry feel about the Firm. Meghan has “moved on” from the royals while Harry “still has unfinished business,” he said.

Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump were, for the moment, great political allies. The two were even developing a friendship that, impressively, seemed to transcend the campaign trail. What was on the horizon, though, was not so idyllic. Much of that, at least early on, was driven by DeSantis’s wife. Casey DeSantis was born in Ohio

Jada Pinkett Smith has threatened legal action against the man who started a “ridiculous” rumour that her husband Will Smith had a sexual relationship with his Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star Duane Martin. In an interview released Thursday with Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club in New York, Pinkett Smith said rumours of infidelity in her

Leslie Jones is back as guest host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. One sketch on the show highlighted that the only way to avoid annoying family members at Thanksgiving is to hire Leslie Jones to deal with them. Leslie Jones is a comedic genius and a national treasure. Through standup and her time on

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit with a lawsuit accusing him of raping and sex trafficking a young R&B performer for more than a decade. The bombshell filing, first reported by the New York Times, alleges that Combs controlled and abused singer Cassie for more than a decade, plying her with drugs, abusing

The brief romance of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed has been glamorized for over 25 years. What’s so frequently left out of the narrative, which is explored on the fifth and sixth seasons of The Crown, is the existence of a third party. While Dodi was embarking on a very high profile relationship with Diana,

This week, Kate Middleton and Prince William both made major charitable announcements that provide clues into how they will carry out their royal roles throughout the reign of King Charles III. Nearly a year after launching Shaping Us, an initiative to promote the importance of early childhood education, the princess and her Royal Foundation Centre

Descrease article font size Increase article font size WWE superstar Becky Lynch has set a Jeopardy! record — although it’s not one she’ll likely be proud of. Lynch appeared as a contestant on Celebrity Jeopardy! this week, facing off against Home Alone actor Macauley Culkin and Saturday Night Live alum Rachel Dratch. While Lynch, who

Anniversary episodes are a big deal for Doctor Who fans. For the 50th anniversary special, 2013’s The Day of the Doctor, we got then-current Doctor Matt Smith, his predecessor David Tennant, and an exciting appearance from Rose Tyler actress Billie Piper. And now that the 60th anniversary episodes starring Tennant and Catherine Tate are so,

Jeremy Renner is sharing proof that hard work and patience really does pay off. On Tuesday, the 52-year-old Marvel star posted an update about his physical recovery 10 months after his near-fatal snowplow accident. Renner shared a video of himself skipping side-to-side down a long, elevated driveway. The movement appears fluid and relatively easy for

Spoilers below. The Crown’s fifth and sixth seasons explore Princess Diana’s relationship with film producer Dodi Fayed, played respectively by Elizabeth Debicki and Khalid Abdalla. While Princess Di remains at the center, the series takes care to dive into Dodi’s backstory and his father, Mohamed Al-Fayed, before portraying their tragic final days. Season 5, episode

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 15, 2023 8:45 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ryan Reynolds is the newest member of the Order of British Columbia. The Vancouver-born actor and producer received the honour from Premier David Eby and Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin at a private ceremony in Vancouver. 5:19 B.C.-born

In my humble opinion, East Asian horror has Western horror beat. Western—and particularly American—horror has always favored blood, guts, gross-outs, and jump scares over truly sublime terror (with some exceptions). The West also tends toward overkill (no pun intended), producing films that are downright sickening. Asian horror films, however, tend to favor subtlety, atmosphere, and

Even Deacon Phillippe, son of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, has to suffer the quirks of New York City real estate. Deacon, a 20-year-old student at New York University, invited TikTok personality Caleb Simpson into his West Village apartment for a brief tour. While the younger child of the divorced Hollywood couple (sister Ava is

With a little help from comedian and late-night host John Oliver, the pūteketeke — a strange, puking bird — has soared to new heights and garnered international acclaim. On Wednesday, the pūteketeke, a threatened species of Australasian crested grebe, was crowned New Zealand‘s “Bird of the Century.” The pūteketeke came out on top after a

Friends starsJennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Matt LeBlanc are ready to reflect more publicly on their beloved friend and costar Matthew Perry’s profound impact on their lives, following his passing on October 28. All shared personal tributes on Instagram dedicated to the late actor. Aniston shared a text from Perry in her tribute. He had

A Grammy-nominated gospel singer shared a video of herself nearly getting kicked off of a Delta Airlines flight for arguing with a flight attendant before launching into a performance of her new single. The video had some online observers calling Bobbi Storm “egotistical” and suggesting she should be on a “no fly list,” while others