June 13th, 2025

Entertainment News

Paul McCartney, Mike Love, Carnie Wilson, Elton John react to the death of Brian Wilson

By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025

Notable reaction to the death of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson at age 82. ___ “I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now. My Father @brianwilsonlive was every fiber of my body. He will be remembered by millions and millions until the world ends. I am lucky to have been his ... Read More »

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Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate

By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes case declared a mistrial on the remaining rape charge after the jury foreperson said he wouldn’t continue deliberating. The decision to end deliberations Thursday came a day after the jury delivered a partial verdict. The foreperson complained Wednesday that he felt bullied by another ... Read More »

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Dua Lipa confirms long-speculated engagement to actor Callum Turner

By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025

Dua Lipa has confirmed her engagement to the English actor Callum Turner, months after speculation began. She went on the record about the engagement in a cover story for British Vogue’s July issue, published Thursday, calling it “very exciting.” The 29-year-old said she was obsessed with the ring Turner had made for her. “It’s so ... Read More »

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‘You cannot game it’: Celine Song unpacks algorithm-era love with ‘The Materialists’

By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025

For Celine Song, some things in life can’t be strategized; they must play out on their own terms. The Korean-Canadian filmmaker says “The Materialists,” the star-studded follow-up to her Oscar-nominated debut “Past Lives,” wasn’t the product of a calculated career move. She’d already begun writing it before her first film even hit theatres. “I wish ... Read More »

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Meet the charitable foundation carrying the little-known legacy of ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’

By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s sung every summer in baseball stadiums around the United States. But the impact of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” goes much further than simply getting fans out of their seats for the 7th-inning stretch. More than a century after Jack Norworth penned the lyrics, a nonprofit founded with ... Read More »

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White shirts. Black ties. Bald caps. Pitbull’s fans party like clones worldwide

By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Londoners have reported thousands of sightings of Pitbull this week. With that bald head, goatee and suit, he’s pretty hard to miss. On closer inspection, though, it becomes clear that Mr. Worldwide is not actually everywhere all at once — in his stead, those are clones swarming London, on their way to ... Read More »

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Pitbull is a fan of his fans. He says it’s his job to make them feel good

By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Is Pitbull the penguin of music? It’s been said that it’s hard to look at a penguin and feel sad. And likewise, it’s tough to listen to one of Mr. Worldwide’s party anthems and feel bad. That’s always been his aim. “They’re there for when you’re feeling a certain way in life,” ... Read More »

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How ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ seeded a music nonprofit supporting the songwriters of tomorrow

By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s sung every summer in baseball stadiums around the United States. But the impact of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” goes much further than simply getting fans out of their seats for the 7th-inning stretch. More than a century after Jack Norworth penned the lyrics, a nonprofit founded with ... Read More »

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April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General’s honour: ‘Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime’

By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025

April Hubbard changed the plan for her death so she could be there to celebrate her life’s work at one of Canada’s most prestigious arts ceremonies. The 40-year-old arts administrator and performer had pre-recorded her acceptance speech for the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards because she had expected to receive medical assistance in dying before ... Read More »

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Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz and Trisha Yearwood

By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s will celebrate America’s independence with a 4th of July fireworks show live on NBC featuring Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer and Trisha Yearwood. The 49th edition of the nation’s largest July 4th celebration in New York City will fire more than 80,000 shells in 30 ... Read More »

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House will vote on Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk. The package to be voted on Thursday targets foreign aid programs and the ... Read More »

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