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‘Tiger King’ big cat cubs, mothers to be 2021-01-19 12:40:08The owners 'have showed a shocking disregard for both the health and welfare of their animals, as well as the law,' said Acting Assistant Attorney G

‘A safe place to retreat to’: ‘Kim’s Convenience’ 2021-01-19 11:45:30In the last year, viewers have looked to the Kim family for a sense of comfort and laughter during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meghan Markle seeks ruling over ‘serious breach’ of 2021-01-19 11:01:26Meghan Markle's lawyers asked a judge to settle her lawsuit against a newspaper after it published a "deeply personal" letter to her estranged fath

Donald Trump may pardon Lil Wayne — but 2021-01-19 07:24:36U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to grant clemency to rapper Lil Wayne on Tuesday in a final wave of pardons and commutations.

Phil Spector, convicted murderer, famed music producer, dies 2021-01-17 11:35:07Spector was convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson in 2003 at his castle-like mansion on the edge of Los Angeles.

The English language could use some new musical 2021-01-17 10:00:44With approximately 600,000 words, the English language is wonderfully useful and descriptive, but it still has gaps. Here are two that need filling.

Lori Loughlin’s husband, Mossimo Giannulli, wants out of 2021-01-15 13:11:59Mossimo Giannulli is seeking to serve the remainder of his 5-month prison sentence in home confinement, citing 'extreme' COVID-19 quarantine conditi

Dustin Diamond of ‘Saved By the Bell’ diagnosed 2021-01-15 09:52:34After experiencing pain throughout his body, former child star Dustin Diamond was admitted to a local hospital.

Siegfried Fischbacher dead: Big cat performer, illusionist dies 2021-01-14 09:52:55Roy Horn, the other half of the famous Siegfried & Roy act, died in 2020 from complications of COVID-19.

Montreal rapper Naya Ali wins inaugural Black Canadian 2021-01-13 18:19:18Montreal rapper Naya Ali's career is gaining momentum quickly, and she just won an inaugural Black Canadian Music Award.

Canadian businessman buys Neil Young song rights, aims 2021-01-13 17:38:41Fans of Canadian music legend Neil Young are wondering what a massive business deal will mean for his songs.

‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan on Season 2 rumours 2021-01-13 14:54:19Actor Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington on Bridgerton, joined 'The Morning Show' to spill some tea on Season 2 rumours and her time

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No more nude scenes, says Keira Knightley 2021-01-25 17:19:26Actress Keira Knightley will shoot nude scenes only for female directors, as a way to take a stand for women in front and behind the camera, she says.

Watch as Lisa See shares the stories behind 2021-01-25 17:04:20How novelist Lisa See brought Korea's fearless women divers to life in "The Island of The Sea Women."

Internet star JoJo Siwa shuns labels after coming 2021-01-25 16:58:34YouTube star JoJo Siwa fielded fan questions about her recent coming out, explaining why she isn't into labels and that coming out shouldn't have a

Commentary: How to define theater in the digital 2021-01-25 16:44:03Theater has suffered from placelessness in the digital era. Mark O'Rowe's "The Approach" roots us somewhere theatrically real.

Disneyland to make the Jungle Cruise more inclusive 2021-01-25 16:00:57One of the remaining opening-day attractions Walt Disney oversaw himself, the Jungle Cruise will return with less racially insensitive depictions of o

Rapper Kodak Black celebrates postprison life since 'Trump 2021-01-25 15:47:47"I'm so proud of myself and how far I've come," rapper Kodak Black says on "Last Day In," his first new song since Trump commuted his federal pr

Meet Amanda Gorman's mentors: The teachers who nurtured 2021-01-25 14:59:32Amanda Gorman captivated the world with her poem at President Joe Biden's inauguration.

Denzel Washington and Rami Malek on the challenge 2021-01-25 14:47:11Oscar winners Denzel Washington and Rami Malek discuss their unlikely partnership in the dark psychological thriller 'The Little Things,' opening si

Jennifer Lopez's new social media challenge has gone 2021-01-25 14:41:14Jennifer Lopez's social media challenge for the 20th anniversary of her hit "Love Don't Cost a Thing" has confused some fans and backfired with ot

Out of work entertainment industry crews offer help 2021-01-25 14:32:03The union representing crews that work on entertainment events is offering their services to aid President Biden's vaccine rollout plan.

AMC Theatres says bankruptcy is 'off the table' 2021-01-25 14:26:29The Leawood, Kan.-based company said Monday it had raised $917 million in fresh capital since December to sustain itself through the pandemic.

Tenor Russell Thomas is named L.A. Opera's artist 2021-01-25 14:00:36As artist in residence at L.A. Opera, Thomas will curate programming, perform a leading role each season and run two training programs for young artis

Entertainment - The

Keira Knightley Says She's Done With Male-Directed Sex 2021-01-25 17:49:29In an interview, the "Love Actually" star admits she feels "uncomfortable now trying to portray the male gaze" and wants to work with more female

Food Network Pulls 'Worst Cooks In America' Season 2021-01-25 16:57:17Ariel Robinson and her husband allegedly inflicted a "series of blunt force injuries" on their 3-year-old daughter, according to arrest warrants.

Ryan Reynolds Wore An 'A-hole' Costume On 'Sesame 2021-01-25 15:18:52People loved the cheeky "Deadpool" star's tweet about his appearance on the children's program.

‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Reportedly In Development, And 2021-01-25 14:32:59For some fans, watching a new "Harry Potter" series would mean supporting author J.K. Rowling and her anti-trans views.

Wild 'Jeopardy!' Finish Includes Behind-The-Scenes Reveal 2021-01-25 12:59:34"Here we go," guest host Ken Jennings said.

Kourtney Kardashian Reportedly Dating Blink-182 Drummer Travis Barker 2021-01-25 12:52:21Somewhere Scott Disick is watching, waiting and quite possibly commiserating with anyone who’s witnessed an ex move on.

Arizona State University Names Film School After Sidney 2021-01-25 11:30:17Officials said the Sidney Poitier New American Film School "will measure success not by exclusivity but by inclusivity."

Jerry Seinfeld Responds After Awkward Larry King Interview 2021-01-25 11:16:19The "Seinfeld" star is setting things straight.

Kate Hudson Calls Estrangement From Her Dad A 2021-01-25 11:08:47The "Almost Famous" actor and her brother Oliver Hudson are talking about their decadeslong estrangement from their father.

Hollywood Has Opened Some Doors For Underrepresented TV 2021-01-25 11:00:08Diversity programs have helped more people start their careers. But to build a truly inclusive Hollywood, they need more paths to power.

Jennifer Lopez Recreates 'Love Don't Cost A Thing' 2021-01-24 16:48:14Even if you were broke, her love STILL doesn't cost a thing.

JoJo Siwa Is 'Really Happy' To Be Part 2021-01-24 13:13:45"Of course people are going to say it’s not normal, but nothing is normal," said the YouTube superstar.

CBC | Arts News

Fraggle Rock children's puppet series reboot starts production 2021-01-25 14:33:32The Jim Henson Company says production has officially started in Calgary on a reboot of the original 1980s children's puppet series Fraggle Rock, whi

Pompeii museum reborn decades after earthquake, bombing 2021-01-25 13:33:17Decades after suffering bombing and earthquake damage, Pompeii's museum has been reborn, showing off exquisite finds from excavations of the ancient

Trial of Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard pushed to 2021-01-25 12:04:19The trial of Jacob Hoggard, the frontman for the Canadian rock band Hedley, has been pushed back to next year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amy Willier, Cree entrepreneur and artist, dies at 2021-01-24 17:44:07Amy Willier, a Cree artisan and entrepreneur who championed her culture and community through her Calgary gallery, has died.

Vancouver's Rio Theatre stays afloat by ditching movies 2021-01-24 13:12:21The saga around Vancouver's Rio Theatre took another dramatic twist on Saturday. It reopened as a sports bar to keep the business afloat as provincia

Larry King, renowned television and radio host, dies 2021-01-23 15:26:17Talk show host Larry King, who had recently contracted COVID-19, has died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, the production company he fou

Tom Brokaw retiring from NBC News after 55 2021-01-22 15:38:17Veteran NBC News journalist Tom Brokaw said Friday that he is retiring from the network after 55 years.

Tony Award-winning choreographer Bob Avian dies at 83 2021-01-22 14:30:00Bob Avian, a Tony Award-winning choreographer who had a role in some of the most beloved and influential shows on Broadway, including Dreamgirls, 

Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; cancels shows 2021-01-22 12:10:49Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be cancelle

James Bond movie No Time to Die delayed 2021-01-22 08:01:58The global release of the James Bond movie No Time to Die was postponed to October from April, its producers said, another setback for movie theatres

Singer Randy Parton, Dolly Parton's brother, dies at 2021-01-21 16:03:11Country star Dolly Parton said her brother Randy Parton, who sang and performed with her, as well as at her Dollywood theme park, has died. He was 67.

Producer Bob Rock sells Michael Bublé, Metallica song 2021-01-21 13:34:14Canadian record producer Bob Rock is joining a chorus of musicians selling off rights to their past work, reaching a deal with a U.K. investment firm

TORONTO STAR | ENTERTAINMENT

Oprah Winfrey, Bill Clinton praise and mourn Larry 2021-01-24 07:42:38

From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by 2021-01-24 07:42:14

Screenwriter Walter Bernstein dies at 101 2021-01-24 07:41:27

Jimmie Rodgers, singer of ‘Honeycomb’ and other hits, 2021-01-24 07:10:58

Love stories prove Toronto is anything but dull 2021-01-24 06:00:00In his second book, Adam Bunch unlocks the secrets of city fathers and mothers, unspooling tales of courtship, love, lust and scandal.

‘burnt sugar’ is a searing debut novel from 2021-01-24 06:00:00Other notable new releases include The Plague Cycle and The Riotous Passions of Robbie Burns.

‘Barney Miller,’ ‘Sanford and Son’ actor Gregory Sierra 2021-01-23 16:34:06

Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 2021-01-23 08:18:16

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows 2021-01-23 08:07:28

Farzana Doctor: Where are all the people? In 2021-01-23 06:00:00The surprising lessons learned about meeting up with family, friends and in book events during a pandemic

Jael Richardson discusses her new novel ‘Gutter Child’: 2021-01-23 06:00:00Founder of the Festival of Literary Diversity creates a world “that captures as many different kinds of Black experiences as possible.”

Kapwani Kiwanga’s paintings offer a way of seeing 2021-01-23 06:00:00“Linear Painting #6” by Kapwani Kiwanga, from Hamilton, Ont., but now based in Paris, is part of the National Gallery of Canada’s co