Apple TV series "The Hunt" postponed due to plagiarism allegations (The Guardian) share.google/QpKhRuIs7moB...

Joni Mitchell to get lifetime achievement honour at the 2026 Juno Awards, while Nelly Furtado joins the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Jimmy Cliff, who brought reggae to a global audience with the 1972 film "The Harder They Come," has died at 81. His songs include "You Can Get It If You Really Want," political anthem "Peace Officer," and a cover of "I Can See Clearly Now" for "Cool Runnings." (NYT) www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/a...

Udo Kier, the German actor who appeared in "My Own Private Idaho" and Madonna's "Sex" book and "Deeper and Deeper" music video, dies at 81. He also starred in countless horror and cult titles over the decades, including the acclaimed 2019 film "Bacurau." (Variety) variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Paul McCartney leans into Beatles archive for Hamilton arena opening. via Nicole Thompson: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Andy Kim lands Sloan, Bif Naked, Kevin Drew and pop singer Reve for Christmas show. The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Dan McGrath, writer on ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘King of the Hill,’ dies at 61 (Hollywood Reporter) www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/d...

Loved talking with you, as always David🤩.

"English Teacher" cancelled by FX after two seasons (Variety) variety.com/2025/tv/news...

"I was unprepared emotionally for … a vulnerability that I can't even describe." Bif Naked stared down her darkest experiences in an uplifting new documentary about her life and career. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @bifnaked.bsky.social

Shawn Levy will exec-produce a Netflix show about a small town shaken by a fatal high school hockey bus crash. "The White Lotus" actress Michelle Monaghan plays the coach's widow who unites the town for a comeback. The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

"I was unprepared emotionally for … a vulnerability that I can't even describe." Bif Naked stared down her darkest experiences in an uplifting new documentary about her life and career. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @bifnaked.bsky.social

Lou-Adriane Cassidy takes home an impressive 12 Felix awards and just barely misses a historic tie for the most trophies in one year. A look at this year's ADISQ Gala, an annual celebration of the francophone music scene: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/quebec/lou-a...

Jimmy Kimmel’s bandleader Cleto Escobedo III dies at 59 (Variety) variety.com/2025/tv/news...

How realistic are Canada's prospects of joining the Eurovision Song Contest? I checked in with @williamleeadams.bsky.social of @wiwibloggs.bsky.social, as well as the Canadian producer who's behind the "Eurovision Canada" pitch, to see where we stand. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/how...

Abracadabra! Halifax music producer Cirkut on how Lady Gaga's spell helped land him seven Grammy nominations. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Justin Bieber nabbed multiple Grammy nominations for 'Swag,' including album of the year. A look at the Canadian Grammy contenders, from Drake and Tate McRae to some powerhouse producers behind the scenes... www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Sam Smith calls Beverly Glenn-Copeland 'statesman of queer community' at Pink Awards in Toronto. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/... #LGBTQ

Budget includes CBC funding boost and pitches getting Canada into Eurovision The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/bud...

"It was really life-changing." Geddy Lee says a European spa trip helped Rush's reunion tour fall into place. My chat with the Toronto musician about how joining Alex Lifeson at an Austrian health clinic changed the talk about getting back together: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Geddy Lee says a European spa trip helped the Rush reunion plans fall into place. My chat with the Toronto musicians about how visiting an Austrian health clinic with Alex Lifeson changed the tone of getting back together: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

After its free CBC streaming debut, Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair documentary heads to cinemas for a limited release. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

"I believe in Alberta being much better as part of Canada, one of the best countries in the world to live in." Jann Arden tells the interviewers on CBC series "The Assembly" that she stands by the anti-separatist rant she made on social media. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Arcade Fire's Win Butler and Régine Chassagne announce separation The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

As Nashville toasts Anne Murray, stars call for a Country Music Hall of Fame induction My story from the ground in Music City... www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Nashville country stars will pay tribute to Anne Murray at the Opry House tonight. I'm here for the show, so stick to my Instagram (dj_friend) for the highlights. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

"It's going to be a hell of a series." Jays fan Geddy Lee is stoked for Toronto vs. L.A. at the World Series. I spoke with the Rush musician about George Springer's home run, Drake vs. Kendrick and the jacked Jays fan ahead of Game 1 tonight. www.timescolonist.com/baseball/its...

Pharrell Williams and gospel act Voices of Fire to perform at World Series opener and sing the U.S. and Canada national anthems. The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/pharr...

Amazon plans to replace more than half a million jobs with robots (NYT) www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/t...

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson expand Rush reunion tour, adding 17 new cities including Vancouver, Edmonton and Montreal. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Apple TV appears to be down—not just the subscription service but the whole app. I’m unable to access TV shows I’ve purchased via the Apple video store and my Apple Channels subscription to Acorn TV stopped working in the middle of an episode of Art Detectives.

"Part of the job of a songwriter is to write words that other people couldn't find." Jane Siberry will be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on Friday. I spoke with her about the honour. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @janesiberry.com @kdlang.bsky.social

D’Angelo, the Neo-Soul pioneer whose steamy, single-take music video for "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" stirred viewers as it climbed the charts, dies at 51. (Variety) variety.com/2025/music/n...

'Buy local': Neil Young says he will remove his music from Amazon. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Sure, why not? 'Apple TV+ rebrands to Apple TV, ditching the plus sign for ‘vibrant new identity'" (Variety) variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning ‘Annie Hall’ actress and legendary rom-com mom, dies at 79 (Variety) variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Rush adds two more Toronto dates on its reunion tour. The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Canada's music industry asks MPs for action on unauthorized use of works by generative AI. The details via @anjakaradeglija.bsky.social: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/mus...

Hulu is coming to Canada...along with another Disney Plus price increase. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/dis...

Rush is plotting a reunion tour. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will hit the road next summer with 12 dates across North America, and a new drummer will be along for the ride. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Benny Safdie split with his co-director brother after their success on "Uncut Gems" and "Good Time." I spoke to him about their perceived sibling rivalry and making a hero's journey out of Dwayne Johnson in "The Smashing Machine." www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Sam Smith is set to honour Beverly Glenn-Copeland at the PTP Pink Awards. The Toronto celebration of LGBTQ trailblazers will also honour actor-writer Bilal Baig, Devery Jacobs, Rough Trade vocalist Carole Pope and others. My look at the November event: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Chantal Kreviazuk racked up huge views on TikTok with her renditions of songs she made with Drake, Pitbull and others. Now she's planning a full album playing unheard versions of pop hits she's co-written. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @chantalkreviazuk.bsky.social

"In these times when there is fear about speaking truth, we have to speak truth even more consistently, intentionally and loudly." Allison Russell says she feels "galvanized" by the public outcry to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/all...

Allison Russell toasted Joni Mitchell at the SOCAN Awards on Monday, while Drake led with six wins. My look at what went down: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

McDonald's, Cracker Bartel and more: Bot networks are helping drag consumer brands into the culture wars (WSJ) www.wsj.com/articles/bot...

Alessia Cara cancels Latin America tour, blames local promoter who she says "simply lost faith and pulled out." The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

Jimmy Kimmel salutes 'valiant' Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan on his late-night return. The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/jim...

Sarah McLachlan is scheduled to perform on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night return on Tuesday. My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/sar...

k.d. lang and Trisha Yearwood among musicians set to toast Anne Murray at Opry House My story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...