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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

It took a near-death experience for Eminem to finally realize that he needed help with his drug addiction that, at one point, had him taking 75 to 80 Valium a night. The rap legend appeared on the latest episode of his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg‘s Paul Pod podcast, during which he discussed the journey of

The new Marvel Cinematic Universe show to hit Disney+ is She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. The series is our introduction to Jennifer Walters, the cousin of Bruce Banner who, through an accident, gets his blood in her system, and thus, “She-Hulk” is born. (She hates that her name is She-Hulk and sadly has to accept that

The Toronto International Film Festival is rolling out the red carpets for what organizers pledge will be a return to form after two years of pandemic-disrupted events. With 200 feature films and 50 shorts on the roster, TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said the fest will serve as a reminder of what local cinephiles once had,

The beloved actor, who’s endured several personal struggles in past years, was moved to tears following the response to his performance in The Whale. By Grant Rindner September 7, 2022 Brendan Fraser at the 79 Venice International Film Festival 2022 red carpet in Venice Italy on September 4th, 2022Courtesy of Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via

Brendan Fraser is having a moment at the Venice International Film Festival. The once ubiquitous movie star of The Mummy franchise and George of the Jungle had, in the last decade, backed away from the spotlight. But Fraser is charting what could be a major comeback starting with his transformative role in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale,

NOTE: This article contains descriptions of a sexual nature that are disturbing. Please read at your own discretion. Comedian Tiffany Haddish spoke out Monday about allegations that she and fellow comedian Aries Spears groomed and molested two children on camera for sexually explicit skits. The accusations came to light after the two siblings filed a lawsuit

As far as Payne was concerned, the Daily News was superior to its burgeoning rivals in every way, and he felt confident he could fend off their incursions. It was true that Payne didn’t need to worry about external forces threatening his standing at the News—a conflict was brewing within. Payne’s grief over Helena was

Karimah Hassan’s paintings capture the heart and soul of London’s creative scene. Shown here: Whitechapel Market Triptych (2021).Courtesy of the artist Whether you’re looking to add to your collection, or just take in some local culture, a vacation timed to an international art fair promises breathtaking views. Read on to learn where to stay and

Oklahoma news anchor Julie Chin suffered what she says was the “beginning of a stroke” while reporting the news on live TV over the weekend. Chin, who works for NBC affiliate KJRH, was reporting on the attempted launch of NASA’s Artemis I rocket Saturday morning when she began to stumble over her words. Read more:

After growing up her whole life in a conservative household in Kentucky, Jennifer Lawrence made the switch to being a democrat all thanks to a joke she heard on 30 Rock. The actress revealed in a new cover story for Vogue that she is still struggling to reconnect with her republican family following the election

A New Mexico judge has ordered that Couy Griffin be removed from his position as a county commissioner due to his participation in the January 6 Capitol attack. Griffin—who is also the co-founder of Cowboys for Trump, seen above riding a horse through Manhattan in May of 2020 to protest then-mayor Bill De Blasio’s COVID-19

Justin Bieber is postponing the rest of his current world tour, sharing with his fans that his health has suffered a setback. In a post to his Instagram stories Tuesday, the 28-year-old singer revealed that he’s faced severe exhaustion while trying to get back on his Justice World Tour and describes the experience as having

Rumors of tension between Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles have reached a fever pitch, while Chris Pine is memeing his way through it all. By Grant Rindner September 6, 2022 Gemma Chan, Harry Styles, Sydney Chandler, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine, Florence Pugh and Nick Kroll attend the Don’t Worry Darling red carpet at

A motorcade of Hollywood glitterati and steady flow of cinematic hype descends on the Toronto International Film Festival this week, but a dark cloud looms over the celebration as the battered movie industry faces crucial questions about its future. Three years have passed since TIFF last held a fully in-person film festival and in that

Jay Duplass finds the fast-paced Wall Street speak on HBO’s Industry as confusing as you do. “It’s so hard. It’s like speaking another language,” he tells me over Zoom. Yet Duplass handles jargon with aplomb as billionaire hedge fund manager Jesse Bloom, who made it big during COVID. This season, Jesse takes Industry antiheroine Harper

On Sunday, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a date night at Nobu in Malibu wearing matching ensembles in tan and white. Lopez wore a summery long-sleeved dress in white with a drawstring waist. She carried a tan and black Christian Dior tote purse and wore red sandals that just peeked out from under the

Death Games: a trope that transcends genres and cultures. Whether it’s horror, dystopia, comedy, drama, or some mix of everything, humans have been attracted to the idea of games with stakes for thousands of years. But this trope has seen special attention in the past twenty years. Why? Post 9/11 anxiety about threats around every

Betty Gilpin narrates the audiobook for her debut collection of essays, All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns, but she wouldn’t be caught dead listening to it. “I can’t do it,” she says over Zoom. “What if I’m in a horrific car accident and I’m found upside down on the 101 and my

On album 13, God Did, he’s still able to call in stellar features from the likes of Jay-Z, Lil Baby and 21 Savage. The secret to Khaled’s success is simpler than it seems. By Sama’an Ashrawi Photography by Siggy Owho Osimini September 2, 2022 I’ve been struggling with making direct eye contact lately. Maybe it’s

By Staff The Associated Press Posted September 4, 2022 3:31 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The Weeknd suddenly ended his sold-out concert in Southern California after losing his voice during a mid-song performance. The four-time Grammy winner was performing his third song “Can’t Feel My

On Saturday, Zendaya continued to enjoy her trip to New York City, going on a shopping trip through Soho’s Acne Studios store in a stylish ensemble that flashed a peek of her abs through the open half of her button down. The actress paired the blue-and-white striped shirt with a dark navy blazer fitted with

Despite the Green Lantern’s ring of power first appearing in 1940 under Alan Scott, it was depicted as a magical ring. That was retconned when Hal Jordan took up the moniker and the Green Lantern Corps became a whole entity. The rings, now, were the creation of the Guardians of the Universe, who also created

With his new album, the 22-year-old rapper wants to carry Manchester on his back. By Megan Armstrong September 2, 2022 Aitch.Courtesy of Kelvin Jones. Aitch can’t keep track of everywhere he’s been lately: Australia, Canada, Greece, Ibiza… But right now, he’s back at his favorite place. No matter how many houses he’s purchased after blasting