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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 7, 2025 1:44 pm Updated March 7, 2025 2:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Buffy Sainte-Marie has lost her Juno awards, Polaris Music Prize honours and her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as arts organizations respond to a statement from the singer saying she is not Canadian. The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences says it will revoke her five Juno wins and her 2017 humanitarian award after a review of its e...

The experience of filming her latest release, Dabba Cartel, has left an indelible mark on actor Shalini Pandey. Reason: Getting to know the person behind the icon that is her co-star Shabana Azmi. “I have understood life better as an artiste and a person through her. We have all seen her brilliance as an artiste, but I had the fortune of knowing her as a human being, closely. The way she carries herself with so much grace, generosity and strength is something I have taken home with me. As I grow in life, I want to treat young women the way she treated me, lifted, inspired and nurtured me,” says the actor. Besides working with talented co-stars, the actor feels blessed for the opportunities in her seven-year career. Pandey began her journey with the 2017 Telugu film, Arjun Reddy, followed ...

By David Friend The Canadian Press Posted March 8, 2025 10:31 am Updated March 8, 2025 12:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Celine Dion is warning fans that “fake” songs are spreading online that use artificial intelligence to mimic her voice. The Quebecois singer’s representatives have posted a statement on her Instagram saying that songs purporting to be a replicated version of Dion are “not approved and are not songs from her official discography.”They said the recording...

WWE on an OTT platform? Hell yeah!!! The nostalgia, the childhood memories, and the fun are all set to come to Netflix starting from April 1, 2025. And worry not—just because the date is April 1, it`s not an April Fool`s prank but a fact that your favorite WWE will soon stream exclusively on an OTT platform.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) WWE to stream on OTT Created for fans and presented live and in living color, Netflix steps into the ring with WWE, showcasing serialized storytelling and high-adrenaline action three times a week (Raw, NXT, and SmackDown), 52 weeks a year. Blending the best of scripted content with unpredictable live entertainment, membe...

Authorities revealed Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home. Betsy Arakawa, whose body was found on the floor of a bathroom in the couple’s home, likely died before her husband, Dr. Heather Jarrell, chief medical investigator for the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator, told reporters Friday afternoon.Surveillance cameras last observed Arakawa alive on February 11, visiting a local CVS pharmacy and pet store before returning to her gated community, Santa Fe Sheriff Adam Mendoza said. February 11 is also the last day Arakawa responded to any email communications. FILE – Gene Hackman & wife Betsy Arakawa during The 60th Annual Golden G...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Pamela Bach, an actor and the ex-wife of Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, has died at 62. She was found dead in her Los Angeles home on Wednesday, March 5. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner found she died by suicide.According to TMZ, who first reported the news, her family went to her home after not hearing from her, and found her dead Wednesday evening.Also known as Pamela Hasselhoff, Bach appeared on The Young and the Restless and met her future husband on the set of his series, Knight Rider. She also appeared on several episodes of Baywatch. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts deliv...

While these women may not fit into the cookie-cutter image of your good girl next door, being neither demure nor mindful, audiences adore them nonetheless. From exposing the spicy affairs of London’s ton, to going to any lengths to regain control over Heeramandi, these Netflix women are no saints, but that`s exactly what has made them audience favourites. This Women’s Day let’s celebrate these five women we can’t help but root for: 1. Fareedan, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, played by Sonakshi Sinha  Fareedan is a storm, unafraid to shake up the shiny castles Malikajaan had built for herself in Heeramandi. She’s willing to make some truly dangerous gambles to get what she truly wants— the keys to the Heeramandi kothi, even if it deems her a villain in the eyes of the other tawaifs. Wh...

Steve Carell surprised some Southern California high school students affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires with free prom tickets. The 62-year-old actor made the announcement in a video posted on Instagram and shown to to senior students at six different high schools in Altadena, Calif.“Attention. Attention, all seniors. This is Steve Carell with a very special announcement,” Carell said in the video. “I work with a wonderful charity based out of Virginia called Alice’s Kids. And Alice’s Kids wanted me to let you know that they will be paying for all of your prom tickets.”“If you have already paid for your prom tickets, they will reimburse you for your prom tickets. It’s a pretty good deal,” he said, adding, “Have fun. Enjoy the prom. And remember, this is Steve Carell. Take it...

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is really turning into a Bengali cinema lovers delight, bringing together a bunch of talented actors in the show. Netflix unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for Khakee: The Bengal Chapter today, revealing the ensemble cast and the drama that is set to unfold. This latest installment in the acclaimed Khakee franchise is a layered story of politics, inter-gang rivalry and the police system. Premiering on March 20, it promises to captivate viewers with its explosive blend of relentless action, intricate drama, and unexpected twists. Produced by Friday Storytellers, the series is spearheaded by the visionary creator Neeraj Pandey, with directors Debatma Mandal and Tushar Kanti Ray’s unique storytelling prowess.  Brave police officer defends a fragile justice syst...

While the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa remain unsolved, new details have been revealed about the case. Hackman, 95, was found dead on Feb. 26 in the entryway of his Santa Fe home and Arakawa, 63, was found dead in a bathroom next to a space heater, according to a search warrant affidavit from Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office detectives.In the most recent update to the investigation, the New Mexico Gas Company confirmed “no significant findings” following an “extensive investigation for gas leaks and carbon monoxide at Gene Hackman’s home.”According to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, natural gas is “not believed to be a factor” in the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa, but the gas company report would be forwarded to the Office of the Medical Investigator. Sto...