April 8th, 2026
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Movie Review: Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are razor-sharp in art comedy ‘The Christophers’

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

“The Christophers” looks like an art heist movie at first. A couple of wannabe heirs (James Corden and Jessica Gunning) hire a restoration specialist (Michaela Coel) to finish a series of paintings by their famous father (Ian McKellen), who wants nothing to do with them or the uncompleted works that would surely command an astronomical ... Read More »

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Paramount president Jeff Shell is stepping down from his post amid a legal battle

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime media executive Jeff Shell is leaving Paramount, in a move that arrives amid a messy legal battle and the Skydance-owned company’s ongoing efforts to take over Hollywood rival Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount confirmed Wednesday that Shell had “elected to transition” from his post as company president and member of the ... Read More »

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Music Review: Make way for Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion,’ a new era of old-soul country

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A few years ago, Ella Langley emerged a saving grace for modern country music because she dared to look backward. “You Look Like You Love Me,” her award-winning, inescapable 2024 hit with Riley Green, pulled from another era — all pedal steel and spoken-word choruses, the same night out told from ... Read More »

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‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling “Friends” star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023. U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett gave the sentence to 42-year-old Jasveen Sangha. She became the third defendant ... Read More »

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‘SNL’ season closes out with plenty of Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney will help close out the “Saturday Night Live” season, along with a double dose of Olivia Rodrigo. Rodrigo will do double duty as host and musical guest on May 2, marking her hosting debut and third time as musical guest, ahead of her new ... Read More »

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‘Malcolm in the Middle’ returns after 20 years with questions of legacy and its trademark craziness

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A very grown-up Malcolm turns to the camera at the beginning of the new “Malcolm in the Middle” revival and, weirdly, has nothing to complain about. “Yeah, I look different, but, hey, everything about me is different. I’m happy. I’m successful,” he says. “My life is fantastic now. You want to ... Read More »

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Canadian rockers July Talk take on the myth of the midlife crisis in new rom-com

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

TORONTO — If there’s one thing July Talk knows, it’s tension. The Juno-winning Toronto band built its sound on the contrast between Peter Dreimanis’ raspy growl and Leah Fay Goldstein’s sugar-soft delivery — a push-and-pull that keeps their live shows feeling unpredictable, even feral. So when the longtime partners in work and life decided to ... Read More »

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‘Ketamine Queen’ to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who admitted to selling Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him is set to be sentenced Wednesday. Jasveen Sangha will be the third defendant sentenced of the five people who have pleaded guilty in connection with the 2023 overdose of the 54-year-old actor. His role as Chandler Bing on ... Read More »

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Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony cassette recorder in his pocket, went to see an up-and-coming rock band from Washington for their debut show in Chicago. After a blast of guitar feedback, 20-year-old Kurt Cobain politely announced to the crowd at the small club called Dreamerz: ... Read More »

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Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens recovering after breaking neck

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

NASHVILLE (AP) — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens broke his neck and is recovering at home after being briefly hospitalized, according to a statement published Tuesday. The 87-year-old country star known for his topical satire fell late last month, according to the statement released on the social platform X. Doctors have told him to wear a ... Read More »

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‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul can’t have unsupervised visits with toddler son, court rules

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” can’t spend unsupervised time with her 2-year-old son due to concerns about volatile behavior she displayed during confrontations between her and the boy’s father, a Utah court commissioner ruled Tuesday. Third District Court Commissioner Russell Minas said “I ... Read More »

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