Justin Bieber has sold the rights to his entire back catalogue, including megahits Despacito, Sorry and Baby, to Hipgnosis Song Management. The song investment company says it struck an agreement with the Stratford, Ont.-raised pop singer for his share of all publishing copyrights and royalties from his master recordings. The deal covers Bieber’s entire back
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Adrien Morot, a Montreal-born makeup artist, woke up to an email Tuesday morning from his “good friend: Brendan Fraser.” The Hollywood actor was writing to congratulate Morot on his Oscar nomination for his work on The Whale. “I was still very groggy. I was like, ‘What’s going on here?’,” Morot said. Before replying to Fraser,
Tess Sharpe is off to a strong start in the New Year with the release of her latest YA novel, 6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did). She already has a few hits under her belt, including All The Girls I’ve Been, which is being adapted into a feature-length film starring Millie
Ticketmaster said it learned a “valuable lesson” from last year’s Taylor Swift concert sale fiasco, though it may not be enough to win over American politicians arguing the company has too much control in the live event market. On Tuesday, a top executive from Ticketmaster’s parent company Live Nation Entertainment appeared at the U.S. Senate
Drake, Oliver El-Khatib and more explain how last weekend’s Apollo shows were just one phase in curating the best radio show out. By Edwin STATS Houghton Photography by Flo Ngala January 23, 2023 Drake’s OVO / Sound 42 crew: Oliver El-Khatib, Nyan, Teo Nio, Kid Masterpiece, Noel Cadastre, Drew Ferguson, G0home Roger, Mr. Morgan, Geoff
Toronto filmmakers Sarah Polley and Domee Shi are among the Canadians competing in the top categories at this year’s Academy Awards. Polley’s “Women Talking” received a best picture Oscar nomination as well as an adapted screenplay nod. The movie is based on Manitoba author Miriam Toews’ 2018 novel of the same name. It’s about a
There’s nothing that should seem so revolutionary about Women Talking. In its atmospheric score and desaturated tones, the Best Picture nominee is designed to be as unobtrusive as the Mennonite women it portrays, each of them conditioned to be quiet, gentle, and subservient, even when their natural temperaments grate against that training. In the film—adapted
Pink Floyd fans are hitting back against anti-LGBTQ2 trolls who have criticized the band for being “woke” for reinventing their iconic rainbow logo as part of their 50th anniversary celebration. Last week, the British rockers released a deluxe box set of their 1973 hit album Dark Side of the Moon, updated with a fresh take
The joy that Night Court brought audiences back in the 80s came from its characters. Whether you loved Harry Stone, Dan Fielding, Bull, or anyone else who came into the Night Court, you found happiness in their collective togetherness late at night in New York City. And the reboot series that brings John Larroquette back
In an excerpt of Pamela’s Anderson‘s memoir, shared with Variety prior to its release next week, the Canadian actor alleges that Tim Allen exposed his naked body to her on the set of Home Improvement when she was just 23 years old. At the time, Allen would have been 37. He has denied the allegations.
From pastrami palaces to Christmas strongholds, some of New York’s most iconically New York (and not necessarily most fashionable) spots are buzzing. By Jason Diamond January 23, 2023 Photograph: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte Easily the strangest thing I did this holiday season was spending a night hanging out in the roped-off front yard of
Hundreds of people gathered on the front lawn of Graceland on a gray, chilly Sunday morning in Memphis to mourn the death and remember the life of Lisa Marie Presley, who died earlier this month. Some mourners held flowers as they waited for the service to begin under the tall trees on the lawn of Graceland,
Pedro Pascal just kicked The Last of Us fans while they were down. HBO Max brought the heralded post-apocalyptic video game to life with a new series adaptation starring the Game of Thrones alum alongside Bella Ramsey. Though only just airing January 15, the first episode follows the original scenes closely, setting up the backstories
Episode 2 of The Last of Us starts in Jakarta, Indonesia, when mycologist Ibu Ratna (Christine Hakim)’s lunch is interrupted by men in military uniforms. Ibu Ratna is taken to a lab where she’s shown a peculiar sight: cordyceps fungus growing in a sample of human tissue. Next thing we know, Ibu Ratna is outfitted
There are few things more frustrating to a music fan than being shut out of a sold-out concert only to see tickets for sale at inflated prices on the secondary market. And how do those guys selling tickets on the street outside the venue get their inventory? Scalpers (“ticket touters” to the British and “leveraged
The indie songwriter caught up with GQ about his new album, recording with Lil Yachty, and kicking nicotine cold turkey on a cross-country drive. By Colin Groundwater January 19, 2023 Photograph by Kiera McNally; Collage by Gabe Conte Around this time last year, Mac DeMarco started off on what can properly be called a Great
Actor Alec Baldwin and prop armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will both be charged with involuntary manslaughter for the on-set shooting death of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced on Thursday that the charges will be officially filed by the end of the month. Read more: Alec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ producers
After nearly a year, Kylie Jenner finally shared the name and dropped the first photos of her and Travis Scott’s baby boy. Jenner captioned her Instagram with simply his name: Aire. The carousel of photos contained the first full shots of Aire, showcasing his face publicly. Aire is the second weather-related name Jenner and Scott
By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 21, 2023 7:42 pm Updated January 21, 2023 7:56 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Actor Jeremy Renner says he broke more than 30 bones in a snowplow accident on New Year’s Day. Renner, 52, said earlier that he is recovering at home from what
Trigun Stampede is now in full swing, with the dub of the show premiering two weeks behind the Japanese cast. This is not unusual—MAPPA’s blockbuster Chainsaw Man pulled the same stunt just one season ago. But, unfortunately, it does mean that fans waiting for the dub will have to block spoiler tags on Twitter and
David Crosby, the legendary singer-songwriter who founded some of the defining rock groups of the 1960s, has died at the age of 81, according to media reports on Thursday. Variety shared a statement from Crosby’s wife saying the musician died after “a long illness” and was surrounded by his family when he passed. “Although he
The somber, contemplative “Same Problems” is the beginning of “a new era” leading to his album, Don’t Be Dumb. By Grant Rindner January 19, 2023 A$AP Rocky performs during the Amazon Music Live Concert Series on December 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Courtesy of Jerritt Clark via Getty Images These last few years have seen
This film about a Jersey guy brimming with toxic masculinity was Gordon-Levitt’s feature writing and directing debut. He starred as the title character, with Scarlett Johansson as the woman of his dreams, who still can’t match his distorted, X-rated expectations. “That’s what I always wanted,” he says. “Direct a movie that plays Sundance. It was a life
An Edmonton-made film has reviews from the New Yorker, The Atlantic and Rolling Stone — and now it’s made over a million dollars at the box office. The debut film for director Kyle Edward Ball, Skinamarink, has had sold-out screenings in Toronto, New York and Los Angeles with audience members calling it ‘the scariest thing
Fighting for diversity in media, especially intersectional diversity, is my whole schtick. While I try not to be the arbiter of taste—believe me, I love plenty of “bad” movies, TV shows, and books—I don’t have to disagree with or even dislike something to think it doesn’t have merit. So, whenever there’s a book controversy, I’m
In exactly four weeks, Super Nintendo World will open at Universal Studios Hollywood and it’s looks to be any classic gamer’s dream come true. The park will be situated in the same area as the Jurassic Park and Transformers rides, in Universal’s lower lot. However, unlike it surrounding rides, Super Nintendo World will offer an
“Bambara’s Symmetries”, the first track on Louis Siciliano’s latest release entitled Ancient Cosmic Truth, wastes little time making an impression on listeners. Siciliano’s fiery and inspired musical instincts find fertile ground in this up-tempo setting and the musicians complementing his vision are sympathetic to his creative direction. It results in one of the more stellar
It was a key plot device in Avatar: The Way of Water. So we turned to a renowned ocean ecologist for answers. By Gabriella Paiella January 20, 2023 Lo’ak and Payakan in Avatar: The Way of Water.Photographs: Everett Collection, Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte James Cameron spent $250 million and nine years making Avatar: The Way of Water,
The gang — both old and new — have descended upon Point Place, Wisc., and That ’90s Show is finally available to stream on Netflix in all its nostalgia. A lot has changed over at Red and Kitty Forman’s house, which remains the de-facto hangout for both the original characters from That ’70s Show, as
Welcome, students of The Last of Us, to Fungus Zombies 101. In this seminar, we’ll cover the basics of what’s known as the cordyceps infection, how it spreads throughout a host’s lifetime, and why it ought to haunt your nightmares. Ready? Let’s dive in! In the new HBO show The Last of Us—and the 2013
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