September 15th, 2025

Entertainment News

Josh Ross wins entertainer of the year at 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

KELOWNA — Ontario crooner Josh Ross has taken home the award for entertainer of the year at this year’s Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Ross appears to have caught lightning in a bottle, as he was awarded the same honour last year. Ross told the audience in Kelowna, B.C. that it was “incredible” to win ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Josh Ross wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CCMA Awards

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

KELOWNA — Josh Ross has won entertainer of the year at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. He told the crowd in Kelowna, B.C., it was “the most meaningful” award. More coming. Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Cameron Whitcomb named breakthrough artist at Canadian Country Music Awards

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

KELOWNA — The Canadian Country Music Association got its annual award show underway Saturday by handing out the trophy for breakthrough performer of the year to former “American Idol” contestant Cameron Whitcomb. It was the first nomination for Whitcomb, who hails from Nanaimo, B.C. It follows the release of his track “Quitter,” a gritty, foot-stomping ... Read More »

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Oscar-winning Palestinian director Basel Adra says his home in West Bank raided by Israeli soldiers

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian Oscar-winning director Basel Adra said that Israeli soldiers conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife’s phone. Israeli settlers attacked his village, injuring two of his brothers and one cousin, Adra told The Associated Press. He accompanied them to the hospital. ... Read More »

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Sean Astin, who starred in ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Rudy,’ is elected as SAG-AFTRA’s new president

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The union that represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainment and media professionals has elected Sean Astin as its new president. On Friday, SAG-AFTRA elected Astin — an actor who appeared in “The Lord of the Rings,” “Stranger Things” and “Rudy” — to succeed Fran Drescher as its president. ... Read More »

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Sean Astin, son of Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke, is elected as SAG-AFTRA’s new president

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The union that represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainment and media professionals has elected a new president. On Friday, SAG-AFTRA elected Sean Astin — an actor who appeared in “The Lord of the Rings,” “Stranger Things” and “Rudy” — to succeed Fran Drescher as its president. Astin is ... Read More »

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Sean Astin, son of Academy Award-winning actress Patti Duke, is elected as SAG-AFTRA’s new president

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

The union that represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainment and media professionals has elected a new president. On Friday, SAG-AFTRA elected Sean Astin — an actor who appeared in “The Lord of the Rings,” “Stranger Things” and “Rudy” — to succeed Fran Drescher as its president. Astin is the son of the ... Read More »

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‘Show will still go on’: Legendary Alberta stuntman, animal wrangler to receive award

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

LONGVIEW — Legendary Alberta stuntman and animal wrangler John Scott says he was always better at faking stunts on a horse for the big screen than doing the real ones at rodeos. His skills made it to Hollywood movie sets and later helped him teach actors Brad Pitt and Jackie Chan the ways of the ... Read More »

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Josh Ross, Cameron Whitcomb lead nominations ahead of Canadian country music awards

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

KELOWNA — Breakout country singer Josh Ross and “American Idol” star Cameron Whitcomb are the leading nominees as the Canadian Country Music Association hands out its annual hardware tonight in Kelowna. Both musicians have secured six nods each and are facing off in the fans’ choice, male artist, entertainer and single of the year categories ... Read More »

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Zits and all: Six things we learned from the new ‘Degrassi’ documentary

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

TORONTO — Alongside the warm nostalgia in “Degrassi: Whatever It Takes,” there are many surprising revelations about the making of the hit Canadian teen TV franchise. Lisa Rideout’s new documentary premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, with another sold-out screening on Sunday. Here’s a look at some of the biggest insights into ... Read More »

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Photos of a male dancer in Beirut who challenges social norms with his performances

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese dancer Alexandre Paulikevitch wears a dress and corset as he undulates to classical Arabic music at his sold-out performance in Beirut. He dances in a way largely seen as exclusive to women, challenging traditional social and gender norms, and angering fundamentalist Christian and Muslim groups. — This is a photo gallery ... Read More »

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