Entertainment
Worlds collide: R.E.M. rereleases ‘Radio Free Europe’ single to benefit the threatened news service
The rock band R.E.M. is putting out a special rerelease of its first single, “Radio…
Stars Chloë Sevigny, Lily McInerny on ‘amazing Canadian women’ behind ‘Bonjour Tristesse’
TORONTO — There’s a lot left unsaid between the women in “Bonjour Tristesse,” an exploration…
De Grasse finds motivation in future uncertainty, turns focus to biopic
Andre De Grasse says he’s found new motivation — and a new creative outlet —…
Smurfs, dragons and aliens: Family movies lean into magic and wonder this summer
“How to Train Your Dragon” filmmaker Dean DeBlois has heard the “remake fatigue” concerns. In…
Q & A: Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson on her new book, ‘Defund’
TORONTO — Sandy Hudson’s new book on police abolition comes just ahead of the five-year…
NBC’s coverage of Kentucky Derby has grown and evolved as it gears up for its 25th Run for the Roses
When NBC carried the Kentucky Derby for the first time in 2001, the broadcast lasted…
Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand got out of a sleek black Mercedes on Friday and…
Black dandyism etches place into Met Gala history – and global visibility
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Black dandyism is taking center stage at the Met Gala, with…
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash…
When did Disney villains stop being so villainous? New show suggests they may just be misunderstood
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cruella de Vil wanted to turn Dalmatian puppies into fur coats,…
Banksy’s ‘Broken Heart’ painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale
NEW YORK (AP) — When the enigmatic street artist Banksy spray-painted a heart-shaped balloon covered…
Canisia Lubrin wins Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for ‘Code Noir’
Canisia Lubrin has won the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her book “Code…
Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter known for ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ has died in a fire
Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose witty and poignant writing first attracted widespread attention with…
Canadian doc about trans soul singer Jackie Shane wins Peabody award
A Canadian documentary about trailblazing transgender soul singer Jackie Shane has won a Peabody Award.…
Canadian men’s bid for rugby sevens promotion runs into World Rugby roadblock
World Rugby has announced a change in format to its rugby sevens competition on the…