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The relationship between 44 and 46 was tested during a 2009 debate over escalating the war in Afghanistan—which the latter would exit a dozen years later. In his new book, The Long Alliance, Gabriel Debenedetti goes beyond the bromance to explore the complicated dynamics between the two men and their presidencies. By Gabriel Debenedetti September

Host Kenan Thompson steered a mostly predictable but still solid broadcast full of some very deserved wins. By William Goodman September 13, 2022 Jerrod Carmichael accepts the award for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special for Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel onstage during the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September

The red carpet star power has returned in full force more than two years after COVID-19 changed the face of award shows. The 2022 Emmy Awards red carpet was a nice return to “normal,” with stars like Zendaya and Alexandra Daddario turning up the heat in classically tailored silhouettes. Alexandra Daddario arrives for the 74th

TORONTO (AP) — With just as much fanfare but a tad less drama, Harry Styles took the Toronto International Film Festival by storm on Sunday, premiering the tragic gay romance “My Policeman” less than a week after the much-talked-about debut of “Don’t Worry Darling” in Venice. “My Policeman,” in which Styles stars alongside Emma Corrin

Meghan Markle is temporarily pausing her podcast Archetypes following Queen Elizabeth’s death late last week. After debuting last month and releasing its first three episodes featuring personal conversations with stars like Serena Williams, Mariah Carey, and Mindy Kaling, the royal decided to go on hiatus with the show in order to pay respect to the

Prince Harry has made his first personal statement on the loss of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, following her death on Thursday. The Duke of Sussex released a statement through a spokesperson about his and Meghan Markle’s deep love and respect for the late monarch, also touching on his children Archie and Lilibet’s connection to

Hillary Rodham Clinton remembered the Queen as a role model of resilience at the Toronto International Film Festival. The former U.S. secretary of state took the stage at a TIFF industry conference Saturday alongside daughter Chelsea Clinton and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the prime minister’s wife. Trudeau asked the Clintons what they would have discussed with

The D23 Expo wrapped up with a look at what’s coming next at the Disney Parks. During the A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro unveiled a new attraction coming to the Avengers Campus, where parkgoers will enter the

Walt Disney Co DIS.N on Sunday sketched the contours of a plan for how the entertainment, theme parks and consumer products conglomerate will use technology to enhance storytelling for the next 100 years. Speaking backstage at the company’s biennial D23 Expo fan convention with Reuters, Chief Executive Bob Chapek took great pains to avoid what

From Nick Fury’s return to the trailer for a fun horror one-off, the MCU panel did not disappoint. By William Goodman September 11, 2022 Samuel L. Jackson in Secret Invasion.Courtesy of Marvel Entertainment Another day, another Marvel presentation. Not content to rest on a showy Comic-Con panel, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige took the stage

TORONTO — Canadian-American actor Brendan Fraser, action star Michelle Yeoh and pop sensation Harry Styles are among the celebrities set to be feted at a Toronto International Film Festival awards gala. Organizers are rolling out the red carpet for the TIFF Tribute Awards fundraiser tonight. Fraser will be decorated with the TIFF Tribute Award for

TORONTO — After two years of pandemic-disrupted events the Toronto International Film Festival kicked off Thursday evening promising a return to form, although the death of the Queen cast a pall over the celebrations, which included a concert in the heart of the city. Rapper Kardinal Offishall hosted the official opening of Festival Street on

If you didn’t think Gabrielle Union was capable of what she pulls off in The Inspection, Elegance Bratton’s lyrical narrative feature debut, fret not—neither did she. The Bring It On and Being Mary Jane star has been a bona fide Hollywood star for decades, but as a performer, she always felt something holding her back.

Another witching hour is upon us. Months after sources told Variety that a follow-up to 1993’s Hocus Pocus was officially brewing at Disney+, the movie is confirmed—and creeping toward a 2022 release date. Disney recently announced that Hocus Pocus 2, a “spooky sequel” to the original film, would land at Disney+, with Anne Fletcher attached

As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we are reminded of the numerous movies and TV shows about her life that have entertained international audiences over the last several decades. Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history and Canada’s head of state, died on Thursday in her Scottish residence, Balmoral

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the third installment in Marvel’s Ant-Man trilogy, comes out on February 17, 2023, and the first trailer dropped at Disney’s D23 Expo. Although the trailer hasn’t been released to the public yet, we have a breakdown of all the highlights! Scott Lang is a successful author When the trailer opens,

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 9, 2022 4:00 pm     Updated September 9, 2022 4:01 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ A film involving child actors in Romania has been pulled from the Toronto International Film Festival amid accusations of impropriety on set.

You’re going to have to keep calling it Indiana Jones 5 for a little while longer. A presentation of the first footage from the film was shown at Disney’s D23 Expo, but the title card only identified it as “Indiana Jones.” Exactly what the intrepid researcher is seeking will remain a mystery for now. The

She was the Wilt Chamberlain of monarchs. By The Editors of GQ September 9, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II, 1975. Serge Lemoine/Getty Images The death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 at the age of 96 represents a monumental shift for the British monarchy and the people of England. Royals have died before, of course, but the

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 9, 2022 7:26 pm     Updated September 9, 2022 7:27 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Fans have crowded around the headquarters of the Toronto International Film Festival for an appearance by Taylor Swift, including many devotees who

By Staff The Associated Press Posted September 9, 2022 9:28 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ “The Crown,” Netflix’s acclaimed series about Queen Elizabeth II and her family, has paused production due to the monarch’s death. A spokesperson for the series said production was paused on

Kate Middleton has been photographed for the first time since the Queen has passed away, and on the same day that King Charles III officially named her Princess of Wales. Kate appeared behind the wheel of her car on Friday afternoon, dressed in a black mock neck sweater, sunglasses, and dangle pearl earrings. Kate in

Filmmakers are challenging the way Indigenous love stories have previously been portrayed with the release of two projects that explore romantic relationships and sensuality at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. In “Stellar,” from Anishinaabe writer and director, Darlene Naponse, two people seek comfort and connection during a single night in a dive bar as

Marvel’s latest Disney+ series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, continues to shine as one of the more fun entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And while it is not one of those cameo shows (according to Jen herself), there have been quite a few exciting additions to the series as a whole. So, while Tatiana Maslany

TORONTO — Elton John paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II at his final Toronto show Thursday, calling her an “inspiring” presence in his life. “She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and genuine warmth,” the British singer said midway through his concert. “I’m glad

Ricky Martin has filed a US$20-million lawsuit against his nephew, who in July accused the singer of sexual abuse. According to NBC News, which obtained the court documents, Martin is accusing his nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sánchez Martin, of making the allegations “without probable cause, with serious contempt for the truth and knowing that they were false.”

In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, her eldest son, Prince Charles, the next in line for the throne, will now be known as King Charles III; but he isn’t the only member of the royal family getting a title change. As the line of succession shifts, other titles will also be affected, including

The cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power issued a public and coordinated statement condemning the racist abuse hurled at the actors of colour on the show. The Rings of Power is a prequel TV show set in Middle-earth before the events of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. It borrows a