Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers from the Netflix film “A Secret Love.” To avoid having the story revealed, please watch the documentary first before proceeding. Growing up in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., actor-director Chris Bolan didn’t question the relationship between his two “aunts,” Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, who lived with each other in Chicago
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A new animated series aimed at young children is tackling topics related to COVID-19. “Spike and Toody are a wonderful little boy and girl who are able to talk about the kinds of things they’re thinking about,” said Sara Dimerman, an author and psychologist who was part of a team of advisors for the show.
If you spend any time binge-watching comfort films or TV shows during your coronavirus lockdown, you’re sure to come across Martin Freeman at some point. The prolific British actor has appeared in many fan-favourite shows and movies over the last two decades, from big-budget blockbusters such as The Hobbit and Black Panther, to more comedic turns
American rapper G-Eazy is spending his time at home learning to sing and play the piano, but he also is working alongside FlowerShop* and Halo Labs to help with an important initiative during the coronavirus pandemic. Halo Labs Inc., a leading cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and distribution company, and FlowerShop*, a sensory-care company innovating in the
Thirty days ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially left their roles as senior royals, and when they left, they agreed not to use their royal titles in their private lives. Harry also had to give up some of the honorary military appointments he held after leaving the Army in 2015. For a month now,
As Donald Trump and congressional Republicans ramp up their public-facing “blame China” campaign to obfuscate the White House’s mishandling of the coronavirus outbreak, top administration officials are putting the pressure on behind the scenes. According to the New York Times, U.S. spy agencies are under the gun to unearth evidence that COVID-19 originated in a
One of Donald Trump’s primary gripes with the novel coronavirus is not that the virus has killed more than 60,000 people in the U.S. and more than 230,000 worldwide, but that he feels he hasn‘t been given enough credit for his handling of the crisis. There’s a reason for that, of course, which is that
Two years ago, Scotty Bowers—the Los Angeles hustler who claimed to have hooked Old Hollywood’s biggest stars up with willing sexual partners, gay and straight—was the subject of a fascinating documentary, Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood. In it, the World War II veteran-turned-pimp dished on the alleged secret sex lives of Katharine Hepburn,
What can you expect from an episode that is basically a Zoom call in character? The Parks and Recreation cast reunited for a socially distanced special that visited all the characters in isolation, from Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari) pretending to be in Bali with a palm tree background to Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) and Chris
The coronavirus may still be raging throughout the U.S.—but that apparently won’t stop the nation’s most prominent group of high-risk Americans from gathering in person nonetheless. Though the U.S. House of Representatives decided Tuesday not to return to Capitol Hill for a few more weeks after consulting with Congress’ attending physician, Senate Majority Leader Mitch
It’s official: Gigi Hadid is going to be a mom! The model made the pregnancy news announcement in an interview with Jimmy Fallon, after a report first claimed she and Zayn Malik are going to be parents. The baby rumors are true — Gigi Hadid is pregnant! The 25-year-old model finally confirmed the news in a pre-taped
Three years ago, fans of The Simpsons were left in shock after longtime music composer Alf Clausen was fired from the long-running animated series. They were baffled even moreso when two years after his dismissal, he accused 20th Century Fox Television, Disney and Gracie Films of age discrimination, wrongful termination and retaliation in a lawsuit. However,
Six weeks ago, with little fanfare, a network of geneticists launched an obscure but potentially game-changing initiative. Their aim: to learn why people with particular DNA profiles end up dying from the coronavirus—or completely avoiding its effects. Ultimately, they want to devise ways for scientists to cook up new therapies that might alter how our
Kelly Clarkson’s powerful voice can take just about any other artist’s hit and make it her own. She did a ‘Kellyoke’ to Madonna’s iconic 1989 smash ‘Like a Prayer’ and it was so uplifting and inspirational. Kelly Clarkson does a brilliant job of entertaining her viewers by doing her own rendition of other artist’s smash
Three members of Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson’s family have received protective orders against a man charged with shooting at homes on their Louisiana estate. Last week, Daniel King Jr., 38, was booked into jail on a charge of aggravated assault by drive-by shooting after two homes were struck by gunfire on the West Monroe
The shelter-in-place directives that states and cities have imposed since March haven’t come close to ending the coronavirus pandemic, but they have at least helped stabilize the situation, slowing the rate of infections to give medical professionals a fighting chance against the deadly virus. Despite widespread testing lacking, and with a proven treatment and vaccine
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler’s contentious divorce continues with an emergency motion filed by Jay to stop his soon-to-be ex from buying a $5.5m home. Kristin argues it’s necessary for their custody arrangement. New court documents from Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler‘s divorce reveal that the former NFL player filed an emergency motion for restraint
Rose McGowan has referred to the Democratic Party as a “cult” following the sexual assault allegations against presidential candidate Joe Biden. McGowan is speaking out against Democratic frontrunner Biden, specifically in regard to the 1993 assault allegation from his former staffer Tara Reade, who came forward with her allegation last month. 1:30 Hillary Clinton endorses Joe
The local multiplex is closed. Film production has ceased. The summer blockbuster season is in jeopardy. But that doesn’t mean we can’t keep talking about the movies. Podcasts are stepping into the void, keeping film buffs engaged during the duration of the pandemic. The gold standard, of course, is Karina Longworth’s You Must Remember This,
Reggie Bush and his gorgeous wife, Lilit Avagyan, posed for a picture in their workout gear. Reggie shared the hot couple’s photo just an hour after his ex, Kim Kardashian, shared a photo in her sports bra! What an interesting coincidence! Retired NFL star Reggie Bush, 35, shared a photo with his beautiful wife Lilit
In the time of coronavirus, many TV shows are unable to produce new episodes because of social distancing and lockdown measures. Even daily soap operas, including fan favourites The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, are facing disruption. Thankfully, the CBS network, which airs both of these soaps in the U.S.,
Disney’s live-action wheel of fortune has finally landed on Hercules. The studio has reportedly started development on an adaptation of its 1997 animated movie, tapping Avengers bros Joe and Anthony Russo to produce, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Dave Callaham, who penned the upcoming Marvel movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, will