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‘SNL’ at 50: BNL’s Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances. Musical guest: Barenaked Ladies Song: “It’s All Been Done” Host: Gwyneth Paltrow Date: Feb. 6, 1999 THE SHOW: This episode poked fun at the impeachment trial of then-U.S. president Bill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A$AP Rocky trial nears deliberations as closing arguments are set to finish
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A$AP Rocky’s lawyer is expected to finish delivering his closing argument Friday at the hip-hop star’s trial, where the defense is trying to persuade jurors that the former friend Rocky is charged with shooting at took the stand and “lied to you about so many crucial things.” Closing arguments began Thursday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White House blocks AP reporter from Trump-Modi news conference because of Gulf of Mexico fight
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
The White House blocked an Associated Press journalist from covering a news conference with two major world leaders Thursday, upping the stakes in a disagreement between the news agency and the Trump administration over AP’s style decision to stick with the name “Gulf of Mexico” for the body of water that the president rechristened the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards’ Hall of Fame
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Wayans family, who through film, TV, sketch and stand-up comedy, have both entertained and created countless jobs both on and off camera in Hollywood, will be feted at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Review: ‘Universal Language’ needs to be seen to be believed
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
It’s not unusual for a city to double for another metropolis in movies. New Yorkers have long been able to spot when Toronto has been substituted for the Big Apple. Matthew Rankin, though, has gone more than a step, or maybe 85 steps, further. His “Universal Language” takes place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but the culture ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A$AP Rocky trial brings clashing closing arguments over gun as Rihanna brings tiny sons to court
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Rihanna and two toddlers looking on from the audience, a prosecutor at the trial of A$AP Rocky told jurors during his closing argument Thursday that they have “one critical question” to answer. “Was it a real gun or was it a fake gun?” Deputy District Attorney Paul Przelomiec said. “Nothing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man injured alongside Salman Rushdie in 2022 stabbing attack says he thought it was a prank at first
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A man injured alongside author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack on a New York lecture stage said Thursday that he tried to stop the assault once he realized it wasn’t a prank and was left with a gash above his eye. It took several stitches to close the cut, Henry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Many Americans think Valentine’s Day is romantic and fun – not outdated or stressful: AP-NORC poll
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — While some U.S. adults consider Cupid’s holiday outdated, more say they love the romance and fun of Valentine’s Day, and many expect to spend quality time with partners, friends and family. A new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that about three-quarters of Americans plan to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At 50, ‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates its past as a comedy icon – and wonders about its future
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Tune into the Oct. 11, 1975 premiere episode of “Saturday Night Live” — then without “live” in its name — and you may be instantly surprised at some of the bones of the show that are still intact today. There’s the cold open skit, featuring cast members John Belushi and Michael ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Saturday Night Live’ costume designer Tom Broecker wants every host to feel at home
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Costume designer Tom Broecker has been working at “Saturday Night Live” for more than 30 years so, like the show, he’s become an institution. He’s won one Costume Designers Guild Awards and six Emmy awards for his work on the legendary sketch show, which is celebrating its 50th year this week. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Review: ‘The Gorge’ is ridiculous
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
In the movies, we’ve had green valleys, haunted hills and grand canyons. But only now has the time arrived for a long-overshadowed land formation. “The Gorge,” a preposterous new videogame-like thriller, at least succeeds in, um, gorging on this often-overlooked geological feature. The gorge in question, to be fair, is a beauty. In some northern ... Read More »
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