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One might say that Barbie belongs only to the kids who played with the popular Mattel toy growing up. They’d be wrong, but that might be their thought process. The Greta Gerwig film (co-written by Gerwig and her partner Noah Baumbach) takes us into Barbieland, where Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) live their

International supermodel Gigi Hadid was arrested and fined in the Cayman Islands after border security agents discovered a small amount of marijuana in her luggage. Hadid, who has since been released, was arrested shortly after she arrived in the tropical British territory via private plane on July 10. Rolling Stone verified news of the model’s

Manchin dismissed concerns that he would be a spoiler for Joe Biden at a No Labels event in New Hampshire. “If I get in a race, I’m gonna win,” he said. But inside the Beltway, Democrats are also worried about what his winks at the White House could mean for party control. By Abigail Tracy

Along with his older brother Josh, he’s written and directed some of the most demented, stress-inducing films of the past 10 years. (See: Uncut Gems.) Now with a major role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, the younger Safdie is taking on an exciting new challenge: becoming a beloved actor. By Gabriella Paiella Photography by Bobby Doherty

Canadian movie theatre owners say they’re nervously watching for developments in dual Hollywood strikes and plan to show more classics, cult favourites and live events if the labour disruptions stretch on. The owners are expecting striking stars represented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and talent backed by the Writers

Kylie Jenner and ex-best friend Jordyn Woods’ big friend reunion dinner does not mark their first time talking in the four years since Jenner’s sister Khloé Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson cheated on her and kissed Woods. TMZ reports that Woods and Jenner have actually been working on their relationship for “over a year” in private.

News has broken at Wimbledon, a tennis tournament held annually in merry England. Ariana Grande was photographed without her wedding ring, and is perhaps no longer married, or at least she’s headed in that direction. A source confirmed to People on Monday that the former pair “have been quietly and lovingly working on their friendship.”

Descrease article font size Increase article font size After years of teasing a potential “Bachelor for seniors,” the primetime dating franchise has finally announced a leading man. Gerry Turner, a 71-year-old grandpa from Indiana, will be the first-ever senior lead of ABC’s The Golden Bachelor – and by the sounds of things, he’s more than

Season 4 of What We Do in the Shadows ended with a killer cliffhanger. Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), finally fed up with waiting for Nandor to turn him into a vampire, goes to his friend Derek with a bag of money. In exchange for the money, Guillermo demands that Derek turn him. It seems like a

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ariana Grande and her husband of more than two years, Dalton Gomez, have separated, according to numerous reports. TMZ was the first to report the news and said the couple is “headed for divorce.” Today.com later confirmed the pop star’s separation from Gomez, a 27-year-old luxury real

“I started dieting. I was doing intermittent fasting. I figured if I could make my body smaller, maybe my penis would look bigger.” By Gabriella Paiella July 16, 2023 Photographs: HBO; Collage: Gabe Conte We’re in a golden age of male full-frontal nudity on television, in no small part thanks to the brave contributions of

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes seem like one of Hollywood’s most solid couples, even though they keep most of their romantic life pretty private. They first sparked dating rumors in 2011 while filming The Place Beyond the Pines, and have been going strong ever since. Here, we look back at their connection over the last

As far as niche interests and hobbies go, cult favorite tabletop RPG Dungeons and Dragons and the art of drag seem like opposite ends of the spectrum. But as it turns out, nothing could be further from the truth. Over the past five years (a staggering 17 seasons and counting), series creator/dungeon master Brennan Lee

I’m a curious fellow when it comes to music and how the world interacts with it. This makes me a sucker for press releases touting brand-new information about music and … well, it could be anything. Usually, it’s the results of a study commissioned by an ad agency on behalf of a client (often a

The year of the blockbuster cliffhanger ending continues with Tom Cruise’s latest. By William Goodman July 14, 2023 Tom Cruise and Vanessa Kirby in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.Courtesy of Christian Black for Paramount via Everett Collection After restoring old-school blockbuster energy last year with Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise, the new mayor

On Saturday, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas showed everyone how to do couple’s style while at the Wimbledon Tennis Championship at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. The pair were on hand for the Women’s Final, and while they didn’t technically match, they did have a very similar vibe. The Citadel

Who wants Covid, animal style? Fast food chain In-N-Out Burger is requesting its employees provide a doctor’s note if they wish to wear a mask while working. Masks have become a topic of contention since the COVID-19 pandemic upended life as we know it. Many (mostly) right-wing-leaning individuals claimed that mask mandates were infringing on

During the ‘80s and ‘90s, rap music was criticized by the establishment for glamorizing drug culture. But what the music was actually doing was spreading a message. By Donovan X. Ramsey July 14, 2023 My community was in the middle of an invisible war. When people disappear from the neighborhood, I learned, it was because

It’s finally time to go back to Cousins Beach. Prime Video’s hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty, based on the books by Jenny Han (of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before fame) has returned for a long-awaited second season. The show premiered last year, winning us over as our new favorite YA comfort

Some of Canadians’ favourite Hollywood actors will officially be taking a break from the big screen to join the picket line. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) made the decision Thursday to join the Hollywood’s writers’ union in a strike. Observers say the actors’ union’s decision largely comes down to

After a series of box office disappointments and straight-to-streaming releases, there was hope Elemental would bring Pixar back to the big screen with a bang. Unfortunately, the film has had a rather underwhelming run so far, but still managed to stir up a few controversies along the way. Pixar took a few hits leading up

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Lavender Darcangelo is a name you’re going to want to remember. The blind vocalist with autism, an America’s Got Talent (AGT) hopeful, certainly made an impression on the talent show stage this week. Clad in a coloured dress that matches her name, Darcangelo brought down the house

Back in 2016, Prince William and Princess Kate took their son Prince George, soon to turn three, on a trip to the Royal International Air Tattoo, a military air show. During that trip, the loud noises overwhelmed the young prince, and he was photographed crying before being outfitted with a pair of ear protectors. On

Gunn made a handful of new additions to the cast this week that may tease the direction his DCU is headed in. By William Goodman July 13, 2023 Christopher Reeve’s costume from Superman on display at an auction at Christie’s auction house December 16, 2003 in LondonCourtesy of Ian Walton via Getty Images James Gunn

Leaders of a Hollywood’s actors union voted Thursday to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades, shutting down production across the entertainment industry after talks for a new contract with the studios and streaming services broke down. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, executive director of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and

Spoilers below. This week’s time travel episode is brought to you by the haunted look in Brandon’s eyes as the designers pound the lockers of MoMA PS1 high school in Queens. “That entrance brought me back to a place that I’m not sure I was ready to go,” he proclaims—not exactly the cheeriest foreshadowing for

Canada’s film and television community is bracing for more job uncertainty amid a Hollywood actors’ strike that observers say has the potential to throw more people out of work, upend TV schedules and dim the wattage of celeb-studded events like the Toronto International Film Festival. The decision by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television

On July 13, SAG-AFTRA officially declared their intention to strike, following the AMPTP’s failure to negotiate fair terms per their contract renewal. This decision was unanimous and confirmed during a press conference, as announced by chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and president Fran Drescher. Indeed, Drescher’s statement was full of passion and ire against the executives

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s a wrap on Season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise Canada and we have not one, but two happy couples leaving the lake and looking forward to a future together. Alberta’s own Joey Kirchner met the love of his life, Tessa Tookes, and the two mutually proposed