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Sean Penn says he felt ‘misery’ making movies for years. Then Dakota Johnson knocked on his door
By Krysta Fauria, The Associated Press on June 26th, 2024
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) – Sean Penn says he hadn’t felt joy making a movie in 15 years. At the time, the actor couldn’t quite put his finger on why, but he at one point became so disillusioned that he resigned himself to the reality that his love for the craft may never return. “I’d ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride of the Prairies k.d. lang to join Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2024
Alberta singer-songwriter k.d. lang is this year’s inductee into the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame. Organizers at the Canadian Country Music Association say lang will be entered into the prestigious space during a ceremony at Country Music Week, which takes place in Edmonton from Sept. 11 to 14. The Consort, Alta.-raised musician joins past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Centuries of stories, from some of Canada’s centenarians
By The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2024
The Canadian Press has spent the past month interviewing some of Canada’s more than 11,000 centenarians and their families. These are some of their stories. ‘EVERYONE LOOKS AT YOU AS IF YOU SHOULD HAVE WRINKLES’ When asked how it feels to be 100 years old, Betty McGowan answered, “it’s terrible!” “Everyone looks at you as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matty Matheson on ‘wild’ ride from actor to screenwriter for season 3 of ‘The Bear’
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2024
When Matty Matheson was a student at Humber College’s culinary program in Toronto, one of his teachers told him a story that made a lasting impression. The Canadian celebrity chef-turned-actor says it was top of mind as he headed into a third season of “The Bear,” where he returns as hapless-but-lovable handyman Neil Fak. “(The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shawn Desman on restarting his career from the bottom, with a little help from Drake
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on June 26th, 2024
TORONTO – Shawn Desman says he was convinced his hitmaking pop career was over after his record label dropped him and his life went into a tailspin nearly a decade ago. It took an unexpected call from Toronto superstar Drake to give the singer a boost of confidence and encouragement to give his career another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hollywood crews, studios reach tentative contract deal, making another big strike unlikely
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on June 26th, 2024
The union that represents most behind-the-scenes film and television crews has reached a tentative deal with studios for about 50,000 of its members, making another major, production-stopping strike unlikely after a year of labor turmoil in Hollywood. The two sides announced the three-year deal in a joint statement Tuesday night. The union, the International Alliance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Britain’s King Charles III welcomes the visiting Japanese emperor and empress
By Danica Kirka, The Associated Press on June 25th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – King Charles III welcomed the Japanese emperor and empress for a state visit that began on Tuesday, offering the best in pomp and circumstance as the U.K. seeks to bolster its role as the most influential European nation in the Indo-Pacific region. Emperor Naruhito and Empress of Masako are to attend a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman pleads guilty to murder of Hollywood consultant and social justice advocate
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on June 25th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A woman has pleaded guilty to killing Michael Latt, a high-profile entertainment industry consultant and social justice advocate. Jameelah Elena Michl, 36, admitted to committing first-degree murder and first-degree burglary in a Los Angeles court on Monday, court records showed. Michl also admitted to using a firearm during the attack, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee turns over probe into failed Graceland sale to federal authorities, report says
By The Associated Press on June 25th, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee attorney general’s office said Tuesday that it has turned over its investigation into the failed sale of Elvis Presley’s home Graceland at a foreclosure auction to federal authorities, a newspaper reported. The Commercial Appeal reported that Amy Lannom Wilhite, a spokesperson for Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, said in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge considering if ex-gang leader held in Tupac Shakur killing gets house arrest on $750K bail
By Ken Ritter, The Associated Press on June 25th, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) – A Nevada judge said Tuesday she wasn’t immediately convinced of the legality of an effort by a hip-hop music figure to underwrite a $750,000 bond to free a former Los Angeles-area gang leader from jail ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, 485 others invited to join film academy
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on June 25th, 2024
Actors Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Catherine O’Hara and filmmakers Cord Jefferson, Boots Riley and “RRR” director S.S. Rajamouli are among the lucky few who have been invited to join the film academy. In total 487 artists, including actors, directors, costume designers, publicists and executives received invitations this year, the Academy of Motion Picture ... Read More »
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