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Corus, CBC and Bell will join forces to air the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards in a first-of-its-kind simulcast aimed at expanding the show’s reach and celebrating homegrown stories. The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced Friday that the awards will air on Global, STACKTV, CBC, CBC Gem, Crave and CTV on May 31 at 8 p.m. ET.Calgary-born actor and comedian Andrew Phung will host the ceremony, which celebrates the best in Canadian film, TV and digital media.In previous years, the Screen Awards have only aired on CBC and CBC Gem.Academy CEO Tammy Frick said the simulcast reflects a shared commitment to “supporting Canadian sovereignty and collaboration.”After they approached all major Canadian broadcasters with the idea, Frick says Corus and Bell came on board faster than she t...

Samara Tijori is back on the screens with the latest release, Daldal, co-starring  Bhumi Satish Pednekkar. The psychological crime thriller sees Samara as Anita, a journalist who adds to the plot’s gripping tension. And recently, Samara revealed how she understood her character and got into the skin of it without any reference point. Samara Tijori on getting into the skin of her character Samara revealed she studied psychology and met a psychologist to be able to understand her character’s emotions layer by layer. “I really read a lot, and I’m not an avid reader, but for this particular character, I researched a lot! I myself studied psychology, so when I got the chance to audition for this part, I knew it in my heart that I really want to get this. More than anything, to understand bet...

Catherine O’Hara, Canadian comedic actor and star of Schitt’s Creek, has died, her manager confirmed to Global News. According to a statement from her agency, Creative Artists Agency, she passed at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” the Associated Press reported.She was 71.O’Hara was born in Toronto in 1954, the second oldest of seven siblings. After graduating from high school, she got a job as a waitress at the Second City Theater.After auditioning for the cast, then-director Joe Flaherty advised, “Keep up the day job. Keep up the waitressing,” according to the Second City website.O’Hara eventually joined the company in 1974 and was cast in a TV show called Second City Television, where she became known for both her impressions of celebrities and original fan-favourite ...

This Funnyvaar, Kapil Sharma’s stage becomes a perfect blend of silence, melody, elegance and full throttle laughter. Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show delivers an episode that flows effortlessly between calm moments, musical magic and riotous humour as Vijay Sethupathi, A.R. Rahman, Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth Jadhav come together for a truly memorable evening. Vijay Sethupathi makes his debut on Kapil Sharma`s show Vijay Sethupathi makes his much anticipated debut on Kapil’s couch and fits into the madness in his own understated, effortless way. With his quiet charm and measured responses, he proves that you do not need loud punchlines to leave an impact. Sharing the stage with him is A.R. Rahman, who once again reminds everyone why he belongs in a league of his own, speaking li...

Ashish Chanchlani, one of India’s biggest digital creators and entertainers, recently stepped into a new creative territory by making his directorial debut with the series Ekaki. The horror-comedy thriller has been earning praise for its engaging storyline, strong performances, and Ashish’s confident filmmaking. After releasing four episodes, Ekaki Chapter 5 was scheduled to premiere on January 30. However, Ashish took to his Instagram Story today to share an important update with his fans, revealing that the episode will not be released as planned. Ashish Chanchlani on Ekaki delay In a heartfelt message, Ashish explained that he wanted to be transparent with his audience because he knows they have always supported and understood him. He shared that while several surprises had been plann...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Rapper Nicki Minaj described herself as U.S President Donald Trump‘s “number one fan” on Wednesday after receiving a “gold card” visa, which grants applicants fast-track residency and a path to citizenship. Trump invited the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper, 43, up on stage in Washington, D.C., at an event launching “Trump Accounts,” a tax-advantaged individual retirement account specifically for American children.They were pictured holding hands on stage during the event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Nicki Minaj and U.S. President Donald Trump appear on stage during the launch of the Trump Accounts program at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026, i...

A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Alberta is enjoying a recent uptick in interest spurred by a shout out on a popular American television show — and its head of marketing hopes that curiosity translates into a bustling summer season. The site Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump was mentioned in a recent episode of the Golden Globe-winning TV medical drama The Pitt.In it, Dr. Michael (Robby) Robinavitch, played by actor Noah Wyle, announces he’s going on sabbatical to the landmark in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.“I’ve never seen the badlands,” he says in the episode that aired Jan. 8.Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is about 185 kilometres south of Calgary. It was used for thousands of years by Indigenous people to channel bison herds and send the animals stampeding over an 11-metre-hig...

Playing a boxer had long been on Pulkit Samrat’s wishlist. The actor has manifested it this year with Glory, which marks his first OTT series as the leading man. “It’s a dream character for me,” he tells mid-day.  Created by Karan Anshuman and Karmanya Ahuja, the Netflix sports thriller revolves around a renowned boxing coach and his two estranged sons, whose Olympic dreams collide with secrets and revenge. Samrat stars alongside Divyenndu and Suvinder Vicky. Revealing that the shoot wrapped in mid-2025, the actor shares that being part of the universe was physically taxing. “The process has been intense, yet addictive,” he smiles. Taxing as they may be, Samrat believes roles like these are essential to push creativity. He reasons, “Otherwise, it all turns into formulas. Everyone starts ...

U.S. President Donald Trump said that he won’t be attending this year’s Super Bowl on Feb. 8 in California. He told the New York Post that the game is “just too far away” while voicing his opinions about performers Bad Bunny, who will lead the halftime festivities, and Green Day, who are scheduled to kick off the big game with an opening ceremony.“I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible,” Trump said.Trump, 79, said he might have attended the 60th Super Bowl, being played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., if the distance was closer.“It’s just too far away. I would. I’ve [gotten] great hands [at] the Super Bowl. They like me,” Trump said. “I would go if, you know, it was a little bit shorter.” Story continues below advertisement ...

The makers of the Kim Kardashian-starrer The Fifth Wheel have begun the production of this female-driven film. The film is being directed by Eva Longoria. Streaming giant Netflix has released first-look images from the set of The Fifth Wheel, which also stars Nikki Glaser in the lead role. Taking to her Instagram handle, Netflix shared behind-the-scenes photos from the film`s shoot. "The Fifth Wheel, starring Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Fortune Feimster, Brenda Song, and directed by Eva Longoria, is now in production," wrote Netflix while sharing the photos.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix) Written by Paula Pell and Janine Brito, the film is set to follow ...