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Canadian-British writer David Szalay retreated to a Slovenian forest ahead of Booker Prize call
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
Canadian-British author David Szalay says his second time on the Booker Prize short list is no less nerve-racking than his first nod nine years ago. The author of “Flesh,” who is now based mostly in Vienna, was announced as one of six finalists for the prestigious U.K. literary award on Tuesday, but he says he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alessia Cara cancels Latin America tour, blames local promoter for losing ‘faith’
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
TORONTO — Alessia Cara is apologizing to her Latin American fans after she says she was forced to cancel her upcoming tour in the region. The Grammy-winning singer posted a statement on social media to express her frustration with a local concert promoter, who she says “simply lost faith and pulled out” of her shows. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How does June Squibb do it at age 95? ‘I just gird my loins and go’
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — There are 70-year-olds who want to be like June Squibb when they grow up. Squibb, 95, wasn’t the lead of a movie until she was 94. Now, a year after she turned action star in “Thelma,” Squibb is again the leading lady and face on the poster again, for “Eleanor the Great,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimmy Kimmel salutes ‘valiant’ Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan on his late-night return
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
TORONTO — Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday with some supportive words for musical guest Sarah McLachlan. The host and comedian welcomed the Halifax-born performer on his first show back since ABC suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last week, a move that stoked widespread criticism and debate over free speech. In teeing up her performance, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lincoln Center Theater charts path forward with new artistic director and a nod to the past
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — When Lear deBessonet, the incoming artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater, was thinking about what should be her first show as its new leader, she landed on something sweeping, very American — and some unfinished business. She had just directed an off-Broadway concert version of “Ragtime” — a big, soaring musical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Review: Friendship, grief and June Squibb in ‘Eleanor the Great’
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
There is a lovely story of friendship, grief and starting over at the heart of “Eleanor the Great.” The film, directed by Scarlett Johansson in her feature debut, gets tangled in a plot contrivance that is, at best, unnecessary and at worst, loathsome. That’s the problem with the elevator pitch mentality, though. A story about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From breakups to babies, Mae Martin says real-life chaos shaped Netflix’s ‘Wayward’
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
TORONTO — Mae Martin’s “Wayward” explores a small town riddled with dark secrets, but the juiciest drama happened off camera. The Canadian comedian says they were nursing fresh heartbreak while shooting their new Netflix limited series — and didn’t shy away from oversharing with everyone on set. “I had a big breakup during filming,” explains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kimmel returns to late night with an emotional monologue but no apologies following suspension
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel offered no apologies in his return to late-night television and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said he was not trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He also paid tribute to Kirk’s widow. Nearly 8 million people had watched Kimmel’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jil Sander unveils new creative era with crisp, light silhouettes at Milan Fashion Week
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — The Jil Sander silhouettes for next spring and summer previewed Wednesday during Milan Fashion Week were light, crisp and inviting, broken by subtle flashes of skin that gaped only briefly. The brand’s new creative director Simone Bellotti returned the runway show to the brand’s modernist headquarters overlooking the historic Sforzesco Castle — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jil Sanders unveils new creative era with crisp, light silhouettes at Milan Fashion Week
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — The Jil Sander silhouettes for next spring and summer previewed Wednesday during Milan Fashion Week were light, crisp and inviting, broken by subtle flashes of skin that gaped only briefly. The brand’s new creative director Simone Bellotti returned the runway show to the brand’s modernist headquarters overlooking the historic Sforzesco Castle — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about Jimmy Kimmel’s return to his late-night TV show
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show on Tuesday, just under a week after ABC pulled the host off the air indefinitely in the wake of criticism over his comments related the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month. Kimmel was emotional during his opening monologue, nearly breaking down ... Read More »
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