Philanthropist, media magnate Allan Slaight dead at 90
Canadian broadcasting mogul Allan Slaight, whose support of the country’s arts scene made him an ubiquitous name at venues and events — including the Juno Awards — has died.
Emmys 2021: The Crown and Ted Lasso win big — and so does streaming
In a year crowded with impressive offerings, Ted Lasso, and The Crown were among the night’s biggest winners, sweeping their respective categories despite strong competition.
Emmy Awards 2021: Full list of winners
The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards rolled out the red carpet on Sunday, celebrating some of this year’s best on television.
Stars shine on Emmys 2021 red carpet
Billy Porter chose winged chic black and worked the poses on the red carpet, and O-T Fagbenle wore a traditional Nigerian look as stars walked the red carpet Sunday at the scaled-back Emmy Awards.
‘Get vaccinated,’ urges comedian Chris Rock after confirming COVID-19 diagnosis
Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”
10 of the best films from TIFF — and when you can watch them
Entertainment reporters Eli Glasner and Jackson Weaver compiled some of their top picks from the Toronto International Film Festival’s 2021 lineup.
Family drama Belfast wins Oscar bellwether People’s Choice prize at Toronto International Film Festival
British star Kenneth Branagh’s “deeply personal” directorial effort, Belfast, has picked up awards season momentum after winning the People’s Choice prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Multimillionaire Robert Durst found guilty of murdering best friend
A California jury on Friday found multimillionaire real estate heir Robert Durst guilty of murdering his best friend Susan Berman in 2000, the first homicide conviction for a man suspected of killing three people in three states over the past 39 years.
P.K. Subban to produce new series Black Life: A Canadian History
Toronto-raised hockey star P.K. Subban is an executive producer on the new docuseries, Black Life: A Canadian History, slated to air on CBC TV and CBC Gem in 2023.
The wait is finally over for some of the biggest films and shows delayed by the pandemic
Viewers can expect an embarrassment of riches this fall, from a long-awaited Sopranos prequel to three new Marvel films and Wes Anderson’s latest. And those are just the movies. On the small screen, Succession and The Morning Show are back, as is Jon Stewart. Check out the fall preview.
Canada at the Emmys: Five things to know about Canadians at this year’s show
Most Canadian Emmy nominees had their categories announced at last weekend’s Creative Arts Emmys, with filmmaker James Cameron among the early victors. Here are five things to know about homegrown talent at the 73rd Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, airing this Sunday.
White House offers to call Nicki Minaj to answer vaccine questions
After her tweet about a friend’s unverified story went viral, the Biden administration offered to call rapper Nicki Minaj and answer her questions about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.
Alanis Morissette blasts documentary Jagged as ‘salacious’
Just hours before the HBO documentary Jagged was to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday, Alanis Morissette criticized the film about her life as “reductive” and “salacious.”