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Entertainment·REVIEW George Miller’s latest instalment in the Mad Max series is heavily dependent upon its predecessor, Fury Road — but still claims the title as one of the best prequels of all time. George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road prequel isn’t perfect — but it is fantastic Jackson Weaver ·Continue Reading

Canadians are hopeful that a U.S. lawsuit against concert promoter Live Nation will provide some relief to cash-strapped fans and musicians.  The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) and a group of 30 states and the District of Columbia on Thursday sued to break up Live Nation, arguing the big concert promoter and itsContinue Reading

Entertainment CBC’s upcoming scripted lineup is full of familiar faces, with hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids, writer-actor Allan Hawco and comedy collaborators Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill leading new series. The public broadcaster announced its fall and winter slate Thursday. CBC announced its fall and winter TV slate ThursdayTheContinue Reading

Entertainment On Wednesday, Apple Music announced its 10 greatest albums of all time, with Lauryn Hill’s iconic 1998 The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill claiming the top spot. The record, Hill’s debut, outranked other classics from Beyoncé, The Beatles, Michael Jackson and more. No Canadians made the top 10. Neil Young, JoniContinue Reading

Entertainment The beleaguered Hot Docs Film Festival says it’s closing its flagship Toronto theatre for about three months and laying off staff amid financial difficulties. Festival states it will begin temporary layoffs as the organization tries to find a path to profitability Jackson Weaver · CBC News · Posted: MayContinue Reading

Entertainment A public notice for a foreclosure sale of legendary performer’s 13-acre estate just outside of Memphis, Tenn., has been posted. But the company that owns Graceland, and Elvis Presley’s granddaughter, are raising allegations that some documents are fraudulent. Riley Keough, Elvis Presley’s granddaughter, sues to block Graceland sale andContinue Reading

Entertainment An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the Friends actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death. Friends actor was found unresponsive in Los Angeles home late last yearThe Associated Press · Posted: May 21, 2024 3:26 PMContinue Reading

Critics of Israel’s military operations in Gaza are taking aim at celebrity culture. Some social media users are calling out celebrities who have not spoken out about the ongoing war in Gaza, and are blocking the stars in an attempt to undermine their revenue from brand partnerships. The “blockout” trend wasContinue Reading

Entertainment Sean (Diddy) Combs admitted that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.” Music mogul releases video to apologize for what happened during his ‘darkestContinue Reading