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Taylor Frankie Paul breaks silence on alleged domestic violence incident – National
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Taylor Frankie Paul breaks silence on alleged domestic violence incident – National

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul has broken her silence following recent reports of an alleged domestic violence incident between Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. During an interview with Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer ahead of her upcoming debut as The Bachelorette, Paul, 31, said, “I’m a person that will always speak my truth — that’s what I’m known for.”“So, when the time is right, I will be. But right now, just trying to be in the present moment and focus on this, but the thing is, my kids do come first,” the mother of three said.Taylor Frankie Paul responds to recent headlines about an alleged domestic violence incident with her ex-boyfriend, the future of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and what fans can expect from this season of “The Bac...
Trial by Fire actor Nimisha Nair alleges harassment on Bandra flyover
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Trial by Fire actor Nimisha Nair alleges harassment on Bandra flyover

Actress Nimisha Nair recently brought attention to a disturbing incident of harassment she faced in Bandra East, sparking fresh concerns about women’s safety in Mumbai after videos of the episode surfaced online. Nimisha Nair faces harassment The incident took place in the early hours near the Kherwadi flyover on the Western Express Highway, when Nimisha was travelling in a cab. According to her, two men on a scooter allegedly began harassing the driver after the vehicle overtook them. What initially seemed like a minor road altercation quickly escalated into a frightening situation. Sharing the ordeal on social media, Nimisha revealed that the men aggressively blocked their path and attempted to intimidate both her and the driver. She wrote, “These two… decided to teach my Uber driver ...
Oscars 2026 in memoriam snubs James Van Der Beek, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and others – National
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Oscars 2026 in memoriam snubs James Van Der Beek, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and others – National

Billy Crystal remembered his best friend, Rob Reiner, in an extended and emotional in memoriam at the Oscars on Sunday, and legend Barbra Streisand honoured her friend and co-star Robert Redford by singing a snippet from their film The Way We Were. Canadian actor Rachel McAdams paid tribute to “fellow Canadian” Catherine O’Hara and her The Family Stone co-star Diane Keaton in a heartfelt speech.Although the Oscars selectively expanded certain in memoriam segments for this year’s ceremony, they still didn’t manage to accommodate everyone the entertainment industry lost between last year’s ceremony and this year’s broadcast.The in memoriam segment, honouring notable figures from the film industry who have died over the last year — held at every Academy Awards ceremony — did not include Jame...
Exclusive | Milind Soman says unique roles matter more than screen time
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Exclusive | Milind Soman says unique roles matter more than screen time

Milind Soman is gearing up for an exciting new project as he joins Vijay Sethupathi in the upcoming series Kaattaan. In an exclusive conversation with mid-day, Soman opened up about the role, his experience working in South Indian productions and the kind of characters that continue to motivate him as an actor. On returning to South Cinema Soman will be seen playing a character named Sivettan in the series. Speaking about returning to Tamil projects, the actor said he has been part of the South Indian film industry before but Kaataan marks a new experience for him in the streaming space. “Well, I have done South Indian films before, Tamil films, Telugu films. It’s my first series. And I did my first Tamil film, I think, maybe 17 years ago. And it was great fun. And I did a few more. But...
Montreal-based filmmakers lead Canadian Oscar wins with animated short victory
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Montreal-based filmmakers lead Canadian Oscar wins with animated short victory

A Montreal-based filmmaking duo is at the centre of Canada’s success at this year’s Academy Awards, winning best animated short film for The Girl Who Cried Pearls and helping drive a total of four Canadian victories on Hollywood’s biggest night. Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski earned their first Oscar for the 2025 stop-motion film, produced with the National Film Board of Canada. The win also marks the 12th Academy Award for an NFB production. Maciek Szczerbowski, left, and Chris Lavis accept the award for animated short film for “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP - Invision, Chris Pizzello Lavis said the film’s story is root...
Cardi B calls out Canadian fans for not selling out Hamilton show
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Cardi B calls out Canadian fans for not selling out Hamilton show

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Cardi B is rallying her Canadian fans to help keep the sold-out momentum going on her Little Miss Drama tour. The 33-year-old rapper posted a video on social media, letting her fans know that Hamilton is the only city on her tour that isn’t completely sold out.“Every city for the Little Miss Drama tour is practically sold out. If it’s not 100 per cent sold out, it’s like 98 per cent, 99 per cent except for one city, which is Hamilton, Ont.,” the Bodak Yellow rapper said. 1:32 Cardi B makes court appearance, pleads not guilty to charges in alleged New York strip club fight ...
Adarsh Gourav begins filming docu-series about North East India
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Adarsh Gourav begins filming docu-series about North East India

Actor Adarsh Gourav, who was recently seen in Tu Yaa Main, has spoken about his love for travelling and exploring off the beaten path. The actor has begun filming a tentatively titled docu-series, The Tribal Voice. The series takes Adarsh across Northeast India, where he engages with the region’s living cultural traditions and indigenous voices. The first leg of the shoot commenced in Majuli Island in the state of Assam, Northeast India. Talking about the series, Adarsh Gourav expressed, “The main reason I said yes to this project was the opportunity to explore the cultures of the Northeast in a way that felt intimate and immersive. Through this unique series, I’ve been able to engage closely with local communities, tasting their cuisines, listening to their stories, and learning about t...
Oscars 2026 red carpet: The boldest fashion at the Academy Awards – National
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Oscars 2026 red carpet: The boldest fashion at the Academy Awards – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Oscars are back — and the fashion was on-point. Hollywood’s A-list worked the red carpet Sunday evening outside of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, ahead of the 98th Academy Awards.This year’s red carpet had a mood of glitz and glamour, with many guests leaning into romantic silhouettes and dramatic styling, with green hues appearing alongside floral appliques and feathered embellishments.Enjoy all of the best red carpet looks from the 2026 Oscars, below. Here’s the list of the night’s award winners, updated as the night goes on.Hudson Williams Hudson Williams attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. ...
Miley Cyrus returns as Hannah Montana for 20th Anniversary Special, trailer out
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Miley Cyrus returns as Hannah Montana for 20th Anniversary Special, trailer out

Singer-actor Miley Cyrus has made her much-awaited return as the beloved Disney character Hannah Montana for the first time in 15 years, leaving fans highly pleased and excited. On Tuesday, Disney unveiled the trailer for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, featuring Miley Cyrus. The special is set to debut on March 24 - 20 years after the original show premiered on Disney Channel.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Disney+ (@disneyplus) As teased in the trailer video, fans will be treated to never-before-seen footage of the cast, recreation of the show`s set, iconic old moments, and even "familiar notes that find their way back into the spotlight", Disney said in a statemen...
Raptors 905 open new practice facility
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Raptors 905 open new practice facility

AJ Lawson couldn’t help himself when he stepped on Raptors 905’s new practice court. Lawson, who is on a two-way contract that has him playing regularly for the G-League team in Mississauga, Ont., and the Toronto Raptors, its parent club, had to try every move he could think of on the 905’s new practice court at Paramount Fine Foods Centre.“I tried to do some trick shots to be able to say I’m the first to ever do this on this court,” said Lawson on Friday. “But it never felt as good as when I dunked it, so I think it’s a good gym.”Lawson and his 905 teammates have had a few practices at the new facility attached to their home arena — allowing him to break in the rims — but the practice court was formally unveiled in a ceremony attended by Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish, NBA G League Pre...