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The famed cottage from ‘Heated Rivalry’ will soon be bookable on Airbnb

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

One of the most swoon-worthy lines in “Heated Rivalry” — “I’m coming to the cottage” — is about to become a literal travel plan for fans. The lakefront home that serves as the setting for the season finale of Crave’s hit gay hockey drama, “The Cottage,” will officially open for stays on Airbnb, the rental ... Read More »

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Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds,” has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to Deadline, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide. “We want people to know it, and there is ... Read More »

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A midtown Manhattan pop-in: Oprah Winfrey delivers Tayari Jones’ ‘Kin’ news face-to-face

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey welcomed her latest book club author, Tayari Jones, in a personal way. For decades, Winfrey has broken the news to her chosen authors by cold-calling them or popping up on video during Zoom meetings. For Jones and her novel “Kin,” she decided to communicate more directly, showing up at ... Read More »

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UK lawmakers to consider motion to release confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. Parliament on Tuesday will debate calls for greater accountability from a member of the royal family as the arrest of the former Prince Andrew and his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein force British society to re-examine its deference to the monarchy. Lawmakers will confront the issue when they ... Read More »

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British comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — British comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to new counts of rape and sexual assault. Brand, who was already facing similar charges involving four women, denied the new charges in Southwark Crown Court. The alleged offenses took place in 2009, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Brand, 50, was charged in ... Read More »

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Legal changes under consideration to remove former Prince Andrew from line of succession

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — It’s been 90 years since a British royal was removed from the line of succession. That might happen again now that Britain’s government says it will consider introducing legal changes to formally remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the list of royals in line to the throne. Despite being stripped of his status as ... Read More »

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Edward Hoagland, nature and travel writer with a personal and poetic style, dies at 93

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Edward Hoagland, a prize-winning nature and travel writer who overcame badly impaired eyesight to explore the world and hone a conversational and digressive style that mirrored the spontaneous paths of his journeys, has died at age 93. Hoagland’s daughter, Molly Magid Hoagland, said that he died Feb. 17 at an assisted ... Read More »

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Isaac Hayes estate settles lawsuit accusing Trump of unauthorized song use

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026

President Donald Trump has settled a lawsuit with the estate of renowned singer and songwriter Isaac Hayes that accused the president of using the hit record “Hold On, I’m Coming” in his campaign without permission, Hayes’ family said Monday. Hayes’ estate filed the lawsuit in August 2024 alleging that the Trump campaign used the song ... Read More »

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Medical influencer Attia resigns post at CBS News after name included in multiple Epstein files

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Peter Attia, a medical influencer whose emails with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in the latest U.S. Justice Department release of files, has resigned a post with CBS News. Attia, podcast host and author of “Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity,” was one of a group ... Read More »

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Oscar run is bittersweet for brother and friend who made film after death of journalist Brent Renaud

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Craig Renaud’s big brother and collaborator in covering years of wars and humanitarian crises Brent Renaud was killed by Russian forces firing on his vehicle in the first weeks of the war in Ukraine, he was thrown into a world of horrible loss and uncertainty. One thing was clear, though. ... Read More »

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BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026

LONDON (AP) — The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two stars of the film “Sinners” were onstage. The Tourette syndrome campaigner who shouted the slur said he was “deeply mortified” and what he said was “not a reflection of my personal ... Read More »

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