September 15th, 2025

Entertainment News

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ opens to $70M, biggest anime debut in North America

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” carved out a place in box office history this weekend as the Japanese anime film sliced straight to No. 1 — outpacing the horror sequel “The Conjuring: Last Rites.” The Sony-owned Crunchyroll release shattered expectations with a mighty $70 million debut in North ... Read More »

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Key things to know about the 2025 Emmy Awards which are being hosted by Nate Bargatze

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Studio” looks like a runaway hit, the innies and outies of “Severance” could solidify a spot among the prestige TV elite, and Noah Wyle could finally have his big awards moment as the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards arrive. Comic Nate Bargatze will be a first-time host Sunday night when the ... Read More »

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‘Hamnet’ wins TIFF’s People’s Choice Award

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

“Hamnet,” Chloé Zhao’s drama about William Shakespeare’s marriage and the death of their 11-year-old son, won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, putting it on an enviable track to Academy Awards contention. Winners of the top honor at TIFF have historically almost always gone on to land a best-picture ... Read More »

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Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, known as ‘The Mad Genius,’ dies at 89

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Hermeto Pascoal, an eccentric and prolific Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger known affectionately as “The Sorcerer of Sounds” and “The Mad Genius,” has died. He was 89. “With serenity and love, we announce that Hermeto Pascoal has passed on to the spiritual realm, surrounded by family and fellow musicians,” his ... Read More »

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‘The Road Between Us’ Oct. 7 film wins TIFF documentary People’s Choice Award

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

TORONTO — A controversial documentary about a retired Israeli general’s rescue mission on Oct. 7 has won the People’s Choice Award for best documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival. “The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue,” directed by Barry Avrich, drew competing pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protests outside its single screening this week. The list ... Read More »

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Bobby Hart, co-wrote ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ and other hits for the Monkees, dead at 86

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Hart, a key part of the Monkees’ multimedia empire who teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone,” has died. He was 86. Hart died at his home in Los Angeles, according to his friend and co-author, Glenn Ballantyne. He ... Read More »

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Montreal’s Le Miaousée wants to become Canada’s first permanent cat museum

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

MONTREAL — For about 100 years, the presbytery on De Castelnau street in Montreal’s Villeray borough was home to Catholics who lived and prayed there. Now, the cats are taking over. From paintings, historic photographs, book covers and shiny stuffed animal eyes, they stare down at visitors from the walls of Le Miaousée, which bills ... Read More »

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Belgian festival’s decision to cancel a concert led by an Israeli conductor draws criticism

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

BERLIN (AP) — Belgium’s prime minister traveled to neighboring Germany for a concert led by an Israeli conductor whose appearance was canceled by a Belgian festival, a gesture that added to strong criticism of the decision. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz thanked Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in a social media post Sunday for “his ... Read More »

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Emmys arrive with ‘The Studio,’ ‘Severance,’ ‘Adolescence’ and ‘The Penguin’ vying for top honors

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Studio” looks like a runaway hit, the innies and outies of “Severance” could solidify a spot among the prestige TV elite, and Noah Wyle could finally have his big awards moment as the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards arrive. Comic Nate Bargatze will be a first-time host Sunday night when the ... Read More »

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Josh Ross, Cameron Whitcomb win big at 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

KELOWNA — Josh Ross caught lightning in a bottle as his serenading single about unrequited love propelled him to double wins at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards, while newcomer Cameron Whitcomb also took home two trophies. Ross, who hails from Burlington, Ont., won single of the year for “Single Again.” The former college ... Read More »

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Ross, Whitcomb collect trophies at 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

KELOWNA — Ontario crooner Josh Ross and “American Idol” star Cameron Whitcomb collected two trophies each at this year’s Canadian Country Music Association Awards. The association got its annual award show underway Saturday by handing out the trophy for breakthrough performer of the year to Whitcomb, a former “American Idol” contestant hailing from Nanaimo, B.C. ... Read More »

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