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Julio Iglesias calls sexual abuse allegations against him ‘absolutely untrue’
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias on Friday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two former employees, calling the accusations “absolutely untrue.” Media reports from earlier this week alleged Iglesias had sexually and physically assaulted two women who worked at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas between January and October 2021. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse allegations, calling them ‘absolutely untrue’
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias on Friday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two former employees, calling the accusations “absolutely untrue.” Media reports from earlier this week alleged Iglesias had sexually and physically assaulted two women who worked at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas between January and October 2021. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Review: In ‘The Rip,’ cops both good and dirty find millions in cash
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
Lines between cop and criminal get murky in Joe Carnahan’s “The Rip,” a crime thriller set across one foggy Miami night, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Damon and Affleck, of course, are so closely associated with Boston — most recently they produced the 2024 heist movie “The Instigators” there — that a detour to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the “Star Wars” factory founded by George Lucas. The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that it will now turn to Dave Filoni to steer “Star Wars” into its sixth decade and beyond. Filoni, who served as the chief commercial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm, putting the ‘Star Wars’ factory under the creative control of Dave Filoni
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm, putting the ‘Star Wars’ factory under the creative control of Dave Filoni. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Douglas Smith appointed as new CBC executive vice-president
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
CBC has appointed former Paramount content licensing head Douglas Smith as its new executive vice-president. The public broadcaster says Smith will replace Barb Williams, who announced in October that she would retire. CBC’s executive vice-president oversees all aspects of the business, from strategy to budgets to the public service mandate. The broadcaster says Smith was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate ‘woke distractions’
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
The Pentagon said Thursday that it is changing the independent military newspaper Stars and Stripes so it concentrates on “reporting for our warfighters” and no longer includes “woke distractions.” That message, in a social media post from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s spokesman, is short on specifics and does not mention the news outlet’s legacy of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Universal chair David Linde named CEO of Sundance Institute
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
David Linde, the former chairman of Universal Pictures and CEO of Participant Media, has been named CEO of the Sundance Institute. The nonprofit organization said Thursday that Linde will assume the role on Feb. 17, after this year’s festival concludes. “I am honored to join Sundance Institute as CEO to steward an organization that is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Author Rachel Reid on what the next ‘Heated Rivalry’ book will be about and tuning out the mania
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
As “Heated Rivalry” author Rachel Reid writes the latest instalment in the love story that served as the basis for the hit television series, she’s trying to strike a delicate balance. There’s real-world inspiration to be found in how quickly her life changed following the Crave series’ debut in November, but she’s also trying to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — In this world, it’s just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring. Titled “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” and out March 6, the album is Styles’ first full-length project in four years. It follows the 2022, critically acclaimed synth pop record “Harry’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Author Rachel Reid says she’s tuning out ‘Heated Rivalry’ mania as she writes next book
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
“Heated Rivalry” author Rachel Reid is trying to tune out the noise as she finishes writing a third instalment in the love story that served as the basis for the hit television show. “Unrivaled” will be the seventh book in the “Game Changers” series and the third to follow characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, ... Read More »
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