March 27th, 2025

Entertainment News

Harvey Weinstein appears in court as judge issues rulings shaping his looming #MeToo retrial

By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ‘s #MeToo retrial next month will largely be an abridged version of the original, with one big addition: a charge based on an allegation from a woman who was not a part of the first case. But at a key pretrial hearing Wednesday, the disgraced movie mogul’s lawyers cautioned ... Read More »

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Documentary aims to unlock the unsolved killing of Detroit urban fiction writer Donald Goines

By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Who killed Donald Goines? Producers of a documentary on the life of the prisoner-turned urban fiction writer of novels about the violence, drugs and prostitution that he surrounded himself with in Detroit are hoping the answer hasn’t been lost to time — or the streets. It’s been more than 50 years since ... Read More »

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Movie Review: ‘Novocaine,’ with Jack Quaid, is a shot of bloody action-comedy

By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025

Nathan Caine may not be able to feel pain, as the tagline for the new action-comedy “Novocaine” reads, but the same does not apply to audiences. Although he doesn’t scream when his leg is impaled with an arrow or when he sticks his hand in a vat of frying oil, you might. I certainly did. ... Read More »

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Leading nominee Jeremy Dutcher withdraws from East Coast Music Awards amid leadership turmoil

By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025

Jeremy Dutcher says he’s withdrawing his eight nominations from the East Coast Music Awards in solidarity with other musicians who are boycotting the event. The Polaris and Juno winner told The Canadian Press he no longer wants to participate in this year’s awards ceremony as questions swirl about the organization’s direction following the ousting of ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Jeremy Dutcher withdraws nominations from East Coast Music Awards over CEO ousting

By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025

Jeremy Dutcher says he’s withdrawn his leading eight nominations from the East Coast Music Awards in solidarity with other musicians who are boycotting the event. Dutcher says he no longer wants to participate as questions swirl about the direction of the organization after the ousting of CEO Blanche Israel earlier this year. More coming. The ... Read More »

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Harvey Weinstein appears in court as judge weighs key rulings for his looming #MeToo retrial

By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ‘s #MeToo retrial next month will largely be an abridged version of the original, with one big addition: a charge based on an allegation from a woman who wasn’t a part of the first case. Just how the reprise of the disgraced movie mogul’s prosecution plays out is coming ... Read More »

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For busy actor Brian Tyree Henry, a change between projects seems to be as good as a rest

By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025

If you ask Brian Tyree Henry about taking time off, he bursts out laughing. Since breaking out as rapper Paper Boi in the FX series “Atlanta,” he’s become one of the busiest actors in Hollywood. He’s worked consistently — with directors including Barry Jenkins, Steve McQueen and Chloe Zhao and big-name actors like Brad Pitt, ... Read More »

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Group is producing documentary on life and death of Detroit urban fiction legend Donald Goines

By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Who killed Donald Goines? Producers of a documentary on the life of the prisoner-turned urban fiction writer of novels about the violence, drugs and prostitution that he surrounded himself with in Detroit are hoping the answer hasn’t been lost to time — or the streets. It’s been more than 50 years since ... Read More »

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Harvey Weinstein due in court for key rulings as his #MeToo retrial nears

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ‘s #MeToo retrial next month will largely be an abridged version of the original, with one big addition: a charge based on an allegation from a woman who wasn’t a part of the first case. Just how the reprise of the disgraced movie mogul’s prosecution plays out should come ... Read More »

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55 years after it began, Regina Folk Festival shuts down for good, citing money woes

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025

REGINA — Fifty-five years after it began, the Regina Folk Festival is officially history. Organizers say it’s no longer possible to hold the event due to “financial constraints and reduced operational capacity.” They say it’s deeply disappointing and the board of directors is working to dissolve the organization. The board is to host a special ... Read More »

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Metallica’s epic Mexico City show comes to Apple Vision Pro, bringing viewers closer to their hits

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Metallica is bringing their powerhouse performance from Mexico City straight to viewers’ faces courtesy of Apple. The company said Tuesday that Metallica’s show will be delivered in an immersive concert experience on the Apple Vision Pro video headset on Friday. The concert experience will feature the band’s iconic hits including “Whiplash,” ... Read More »

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