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With its riotous orgies, perilous sets, and nonstop meltdowns, Damien Chazelle’s Babylon is a Hollywood fantasy—but one that constantly leans on history.  Though the film has its own unorthodox versions of the hair and makeup of the period, Babylon is set primarily in the last days of silent film through the early talkies, from 1926 to about 1933.

This story contains spoilers. The cast of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is so star-studded that it’s hard to imagine there’d be room for any more celebrities. And yet, Rian Johnson managed to squeeze in a few extra famous faces as his latest whodunnit unfolds, ranging from star athletes to industry legends. Even the

The most famous Canadian musicians have made a name for themselves by getting onto your playlists, but they also earned a pretty penny in the process. But just how wealthy are they? Through the years, Canada has given the world some amazing musicians across many different genres. For this list of the richest musicians born

The MCU may be popular and have their ultra fans in a chokehold, but do they have Harlivy? No, they do not. In fact, the MCU (other than the MCU Netflix shows) hasn’t been great with explicit queer representation in general. Harley Quinn gives the fans what we want in terms of chaotic violence, DC

Eric Adams won the 2021 Democratic primary for mayor of New York City—and, because this is a one-party town, he essentially won the general election too—by a mere 0.8% over Kathryn Garcia. But Adams, in his first year in office, has carried himself with the confidence of a man who won by a landslide. That’s all

Jurors began deliberations Thursday at the trial of rapper Tory Lanez, who is charged with shooting and wounding hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet. The jury of seven women and five men deliberated for just over three hours after hearing the last part of the defense’s closing argument that began a day earlier

From Megan Thee Stallion’s emotional testimony, to a missing bodyguard and a shocking twist from Kelsey Harris, here’s what you need to know while the jury deliberates. By Shawn Setaro December 22, 2022 Megan Thee Stallion makes her way from the Hall of Justice to the courthouse to testify in the trial of Tory Lanez

The gang from That ’70s Show is back together again. Netflix has dropped their first full-length trailer for the reboot series That ’90s Show, giving fans their first glimpse of old fan favourites Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Topher Grace, Laura Prepon and Wilmer Valderrama. Read more: 82-year-old Walmart worker can now retire thanks to generous

Kate Middleton only became Princess Kate a few months ago, but she’s already adding yet another royal title to her collection. King Charles named his daughter-in-law as the new honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards, a title previously held by her husband, Prince William. The appointment is a logical one for the princess as she

In Marie Kreutzer’s new film Corsage (out Dec. 23), we meet Empress Elisabeth of Austria on the cusp of her 40th birthday. As the 19th-century empress once wrote in her diary, it’s the age where “a person begins to disperse and fade, darkening like a cloud.” The line is voiced in the film, revealing so

Justin Bieber reportedly has Intentions to sell his music catalogue to the tune of $200 million. According to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported about the alleged deal, Bieber’s catalogue is likely to sell the rights to Blackstone-backed Hipgnosis Songs Capital in the coming days. The acquisition has not yet been completed. The $200-million

There are many of us who find it soothing to see how the insanely rich scroll live their lives. Meaning that you scroll through Zillow for houses that you can’t afford because sometimes you just want to see what people are spending money for. And now it’s been made so much worse by a new

When Vice President Kamala Harris learned the Supreme Court had reversed Roe, eliminating a constitutional right to an abortion and a half century of precedent, she quickly called her husband. “I was like, they bleep did it,” she recalled in an interview this week in her ceremonial office in the Eisenhower Executive building. “I was

He’s come back in a big way for season five. Now how about a 1993 spin-off? By Derek Lawrence December 21, 2022 Josh Lucas in Yellowstone.Courtesy of Paramount Network via Everett Collection Back when Taylor Sheridan was first putting together his hit Paramount show, Yellowstone, Josh Lucas wanted to play one the sons of Kevin Costner’s

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 21, 2022 5:32 pm Updated December 21, 2022 5:33 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec City wants to host the next season of the popular HBO series The White Lotus and the region’s tourism arm is aiming to make it happen. Destination Quebec City

What I found interesting was how long they’ve known each other. Love stories don’t always start with romance. You can know each other for a long time before that spark ignites or before you realize the spark is already there.  Me and Ruby had talked this to death when we were filming. Obviously [our characters]

Justin David Sullivan’s story feels like the plot of a Broadway musical. Think 42nd Street, when soon-to-be-star Peggy Sawyer gets off a bus and lands a role in Pretty Lady on Broadway, or “N.Y.C.” from Annie, where the star-to-be belts out the lyrics, “three bucks, two bags, one me.” Sullivan’s story is something like that.

Tom Cruise sent a thank-you message to fans of Top Gun: Maverick in the Cruise-iest way possible: a death-defying stunt. In a new video posted to the Paramount Pictures YouTube channel on Monday, Cruise, seen hanging out of a plane, thanks people for going to the movie theatre. Read more: Henry Cavill dropped as Superman

It’s no longer considered all that weird to celebrate or be drawn to villains. Let’s be honest: villains are often easier to connect to, with more shades of gray to their personalities. Though when it comes to Buffy, how memorable and compelling are the villains? Buffy is still an iconic series that spawned a brilliant

A bombshell New York Times report exposing Republican Congressman-elect Santos as a possible fraudster has prompted a reckoning in the Democratic party. But Santos’s opponent says the allegations are old news, and a New York party official thinks it all came down to normal political headwinds. By Abigail Tracy December 21, 2022

At long last, the legal saga between ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has officially come to an end. In a lengthy statement shared to Heard’s social media account on Monday, the Aquaman actor confirmed she made the “very difficult decision” to settle the defamation suit with Depp. “It’s important for me to say that

The prolific collaborator’s work this year with Beyoncé and others earned him a nomination for the Grammys’ first ever Songwriter of the Year award. But he’s looking forward to dedicating more time to his own R&B career. By Elena Bergeron Photography by Gem Hale December 20, 2022 Terius “The-Dream” Gesteeldt-Diamant stands on the verge of

Justin Bieber is upset that H&M is selling clothing featuring his likeness and lyrics, saying that the fast fashion giant didn’t ask for his approval to put his face on their clothes. The Canadian pop star used his Instagram story to call out the retailer on Monday, calling the clothing “trash.” “The H&M merch they

Last week Chanel opened the doors of Le Grand Numéro de Chanel, a one-month-only pop-up immersive exhibit in Paris celebrating the 100 years of Chanel fragrances. As the brand helps with a 40 million Euro renovation of their usual events home, the Palais Royale, Chanel erected a temporary venue just north of the Eiffel Tower

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have never been afraid to fan a few flames, but things have gotten particularly spicy lately: As they ride the success of their recent Netflix docuseries, they’re also anticipating the release of Harry’s memoir, Spare, slated to come out on January 10. To add to the publicity wave, the prince

It’s not just the Grinch who tried to steal Christmas. A 30-year-old woman was arrested in the early hours of Monday morning when she was caught attempting to steal Christmas presents from under Robert De Niro‘s tree in his Manhattan townhouse, local police reported. According to The Associated Press, officers from the New York Police

It’s official: Ash and Pikachu’s time as the face of the Pokémon series is coming to an end. It was announced that the final 11 episodes telling the duo’s story will start to air on January 13, 2023 in Japan, along with a collection of special episodes commemorating Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series. After 25

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 19, 2022 5:04 pm Updated December 19, 2022 5:51 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size CTV News head Michael Melling, who became embroiled in the fallout of the departure of top anchor Lisa LaFlamme, is now being replaced in his role. Several months after Melling

Severance, The White Lotus, Andor, Industry, and more series that kept us bingeing. By The Editors of GQ December 19, 2022 Illustration by GQ; photographs by Getty Images It was the year of the great streaming correction, when Netflix, HBO Max, and other platforms made signs that they may dial back on the tiers upon tiers

Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape by a Los Angeles jury on Monday, marking the second conviction in as many states for the disgraced Hollywood mogul. Weinstein was also found guilty of two other sexual assault charges involving one of the four women whose accusations formed the case for prosecutors. The jury could not