July 24th, 2025

Entertainment News

Review: ‘Mario Kart World’ a solid, safe offering for Switch 2’s early adopters

By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025

TORONTO — When the hybrid Nintendo Switch console hit the market in 2017, the bold new system had a bold new game to match. “Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” introduced an open world and non-linear structure to the hit franchise — radical departures from past “Zelda” games — and the risk was rewarded ... Read More »

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Marlee Matlin tells her story in an intimate and groundbreaking documentary

By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025

When American Masters approached Marlee Matlin about doing a documentary, Matlin had one name in mind to direct: Shoshanna Stern. Like Matlin, Stern is deaf. She also hadn’t directed before. But Matlin, who herself became the first deaf person in the Directors Guild of America just a few years ago, was certain she was up ... Read More »

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Sean Baker reflects on becoming a ‘weird spokesperson’ for theatergoing

By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — During his best director acceptance speech at this year’s Academy Awards, Sean Baker zealously spoke about the importance of theatergoing, particularly the increasingly threatened independently-owned cinemas. Baker was accepting the award for “Anora,” which won five of the six Oscars it was nominated for that night. On the other side of ... Read More »

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Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London nightclub assault case

By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, wearing a blue suit, white shirt and black-rimmed glasses, was arraigned in London’s Southwark Crown Court on one count of attempting ... Read More »

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All 7 BTS members are now done with mandatory service

By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Suga, a rapper and songwriter in the global K-pop sensation BTS, has been discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service, marking the official return of all seven members from their enlistment duties. The label confirmed that Suga completed his alternative service duties on Wednesday after using up his remaining leave. ... Read More »

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Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London assault case

By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, pleaded not guilty in Southwark Crown Court to one count of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. Brown’s friend ... Read More »

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Chris Brown pleads not guilty to a charge that he beat and injured a music producer in London

By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge that he beat and seriously injured a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, pleaded not guilty to one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent in Southwark Crown Court. Brown’s friend and fellow ... Read More »

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All of BTS has returned as Suga is discharged from an alternative form of military service

By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Suga, a rapper and songwriter in the global K-pop sensation BTS, has been discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service, marking the official return of all seven members from their enlistment duties. The label confirmed that Suga completed his alternative service duties on Wednesday after using up his remaining leave. ... Read More »

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What to know about BTS as the K-pop group returns from military service

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — It’s official — almost. Soon, all seven members of the massively popular K-pop group BTS will have completed South Korea’s mandatory military service. Rapper Suga will be the last of the bandmates to be released on Saturday, after fulfilling his duty as a social service agent, an alternative to serving ... Read More »

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Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat and personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — After Hollywood’s “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation, over 100 relics — which shaped empires, broke hearts and spawned centuries of fascination — are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the most important Napoleonic auctions ever staged. His battered military hat. A sleeve from ... Read More »

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Napoleon’s world is on display for a landmark auction, from divorce papers to his iconic hat

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — After the Hollywood epic “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation two years ago, over 100 relics — which shaped empires, broke hearts and spawned centuries of fascination — are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the most important Napoleonic auctions ever staged. His battered ... Read More »

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