February 5th, 2026

Entertainment News

CP NewsAlert: Cirkut, Serban Ghenea win Grammys for Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra”

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Canada’s Cirkut and Serban Ghenea have won best dance pop recording Grammys for their work on Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra.” More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Live updates: 2026 Grammys excitement builds ahead of red carpet and awards show

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

The 68th annual Grammy Awards are just about here, airing live from Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday night. Kendrick Lamar’s dominance continues at the Grammys, where he leads the nominations with nine this year. He’s followed closely by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut, who boast seven nominations each. ... Read More »

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Ontario community where “Schitt’s Creek” was filmed remembers Catherine O’Hara

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

The picturesque Ontario community Catherine O’Hara spent long days shooting in for her role as the eccentric and stylish matriarch in the sitcom “Schitt’s Creek” is fondly remembering the comedy legend. The co-owner of a Goodwood, Ont., business that was a key set location in the hit CBC series says the show put his community ... Read More »

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‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ earn first K-pop Grammy, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande also win

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 68th annual Grammy Awards are taking place Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and spirits were high from the jump. The Premiere Ceremony, a pre-telecast show held at the adjacent Peacock Theater, began with musician and host Darren Criss setting the scene — giving out the first award ... Read More »

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Updating list of Grammy Awards winners

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — FKA twigs, Natalia Lafourcade and the “Wicked” duo of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are among the early winners at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. While the Grammys save the biggest categories for its telecast, which begins at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS, 86 awards are handed ou t during the ... Read More »

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande win the first Grammy Award given out Sunday

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 68th annual Grammy Awards are taking place Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and spirits were high from the jump. The Premiere Ceremony, a pre-telecast show, began with musician and host Darren Criss setting the scene — giving out the first award of the day, for best pop/duo ... Read More »

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The Grammys red carpet is open. Music stars tend to go bold with their fashion

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

The Grammys are a night of rule-breaking looks and memorable fashion statements where artists shed the traditional playbook of red carpet dressing and take style risks. For music’s biggest night Sunday, celebrities will playfully toe the line between costume and contemporary whether it’s with sexy, dramatic or eccentric ensembles. Stars respectfully toned down their attire ... Read More »

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Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama ‘It Was Just an Accident’ arrested in Tehran

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

One of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of the Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” has been arrested in Tehran just weeks before the Academy Awards. Representatives for the film on Sunday said that Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested Saturday. No details on the charges against Mahmoudian were available. But his arrest came just days after Mahmoudian ... Read More »

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Justin Bieber returns to the stage for Grammy Awards performance

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Justin Bieber will bring his once-familiar swagger to a stage at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced Wednesday that the Stratford, Ont.-raised musician and two-time Grammy winner would perform during the show, where he is also up for four awards for his album “Swag.” Bieber last performed at the Grammys four years ago, ... Read More »

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‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Promoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The release of “Melania” was unlike any seen before. Amazon MGM Studios paid $40 million for the rights, plus some $35 million to ... Read More »

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Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on ‘Sanford and Son,’ dies at 79

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Demond Wilson, who found fame in the 1970s playing Lamont on “Sanford and Son” and went on to become a minister, has died. He was 79. Mark Goldman, a publicist for Wilson, confirmed to The Associated Press that he died following complications from cancer on Friday. “A devoted father, actor, author, and minister, Demond lived ... Read More »

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