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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2025 7:22 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands are out of their homes, and many more are on alert to evacuate as wildfires continue to rage across Atlantic Canada. Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have expanded an evacuation alert along the Bay De Verde Peninsula as the Kingston wildfire burns nearby.The community of Job’s Cove in Newfoundland is affected by the expanded evacuation alert for the wildfire, which is considered out-of-control and is now more than 90 square kilometres in size. Get daily Nati...

There`s an update regarding Dan Levy`s family crime comedy series. The Netflix show has officially been titled `Big Mistakes`. Jack Innanen (Adults), Boran Kuzum (Thank You, Next) and Abby Quinn (Hell of a Summer) are set as series regulars joining previously announced Levy, Taylor Ortega and Laurie Metcalf.  Additionally, Elizabeth Perkins (Weeds), Jacob Gutierrez (Dear Edward), Joe Barbara (Just in Time), Josh Fadem (Better Call Saul) and Mark Ivanir (Emilia Perez) will recur, as per Deadline.  Big Mistakes will be the beloved Canadian creative`s first series since his nine-time Emmy-winning (and 19-time Emmy-nominated) show, Schitt`s Creek. Innanen plays Max, Kuzum is Yusuf and Quinn is Natalie.  Perkins recurs as Annette, Gutierrez as Tareq, Barbara as Mike, Fadem as Ashley and Iva...

Rapper Kid Cudi is opening up about his experience testifying at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial in May. The Pursuit of Happiness rapper (real name Scott Mescudi) told Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper that he “hated every minute of it,” marking the first time he has spoken out about his time at Combs’ trial.Mescudi said that he turned down testifying twice but had to take the stand once he was subpoenaed. The 41-year-old rapper previously dated Cassie Ventura, Combs’ ex-girlfriend, in 2011, and testified about their brief relationship that took place 14 years ago.“I was just there because I had to be,” Mescudi told Cooper. “I hated every minute of it. I did not want to do it.”But he did make it clear that he wanted to “support Cassie,” who was a key witnes...

Mandala Murders continues to be the most-watched Indian series on Netflix three weeks following its release. The series, which was released on July 25, has maintained the top spot of the most-watched TV show on Netflix in India and has cemented its position in the 7th spot last week globally. Creator Gopi Puthran sheds light on the series` success and credits it to India`s mythical identity. Noting that the series is painted against a small, fictional town, Gopi says that if filmmakers remain true to India`s roots and identity, it will resonate with the audience.  Gopi Puthran analysis Mandala Murders success "India is a country that is deeply connected and awed by its roots. Myths are embedded deep within our DNA because of the stories that were handed down over generations by our elder...

Jimmy Kimmel has revealed that he has obtained his Italian citizenship amid his feud with U.S. President Donald Trump. The late-night talk show host, 57, shared the news on The Sarah Silverman Podcast and said he is considering leaving the United States as they discussed the country in Trump’s second term.“A lot of people I know are thinking about where are they going to get citizenship,” Silverman said.“I did get Italian citizenship. I do have that,” Kimmel said. “What’s going on is … as bad as you thought it was gonna be, it’s so much worse. It’s just unbelievable. I feel like it’s probably even worse than [Trump] would like it to be.”Kimmel said that he thinks there’s a lot of people who are criticizing Trump now after previously supporting him in past elections. Story continues...

An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on the White House grounds will be taking place on July 4, 2026, according to UFC CEO and president Dana White. “It is definitely going to happen,” White told CBS Mornings on Aug. 12, saying Independence Day is the proposed date as of now.White said that he spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday about the event, planned for America’s 250th birthday. He also said that he plans to meet with Trump and his daughter, Ivanka Trump, at the end of August to finalize details and review venue renderings.“When he (Trump) called me and asked me to do it, he said, ‘I want Ivanka in the middle of this,'” White said. “So Ivanka reached out to me, and her and I started talking about the possibilities, where it would be and, you know, I put together all...

Martin Scorsese documentary series, `Mr. Scorsese`, is all set to be released on October 17. Rebecca Miller has directed the five-part documentary event about the legendary filmmaker, as per Deadline. Here`s a sneak peek at the first look shared by the makers The man, the movies, and the city that made them. A five-part documentary event from acclaimed director Rebecca Miller.#MrScorsese — October 17 on Apple TV+ pic.twitter.com/9lTslhEZwU — Apple TV (@AppleTV) August 11, 2025 The `Mr. Scorsese` team was given exclusive, unrestricted access to Scorsese`s private archives and conducted extensive interviews with the filmmaker. It is anchored by conversations with Scorsese, his friends, family and creative collaborators including Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCapri...

Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has revealed a brand new era with the announcement of her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Swift announced the album with the help of her boyfriend Travis Kelce, 35, and his brother Jason Kelce, 37, on their podcast, New Heights.In a clip shared on Instagram at 12:12 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Swift said, “I wanted to show you something.”“OK, what do we got?” Jason asked. “A briefcase, mint green with T.S. on it. What’s in it?”“This is my brand-new album, The Life of a Showgirl,” Swift said as she held up the blurred-out vinyl.“T.S. 12,” Travis cheered. Story continues below advertisement The 35-year-old singer also announced the album on her website shortly after a countdown timer expired at 12:12 a.m. Tues...

A man of many talents, but when you ask him to describe himself, he says, “Sunil Grover is not a serious entity. If he connects, well and good, if not, it’s not a problem.” However, if you ask him to talk about his multiple characters, the actor and comedian has a lot to say. Having been part of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show, Grover has seriously pulled off many characters funnily — be it Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, or even the late Dara Singh. When asked how he manages to come up with new characters in every episode, the actor jokingly says, “If I tell you this, then you will make a show from it.” He adds, “It’s never my solo decision, there is always a creative team involved. The credit goes to everyone if it works. And if it doesn’t work, then we find someone to bl...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have extended their partnership with Netflix and their media company, Archewell Productions. On Aug. 11, Markle announced the new multi-year, first-look deal in a statement, saying, “My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonate globally, and celebrates our shared vision.”Archewell Productions began collaborating with Netflix in 2020, producing a handful of documentary content, including the popular series, Harry & Meghan. The Duchess of Sussex also developed a lifestyle brand, As Ever, in partnership with Netflix.The collaboration has also produced the documentary series Polo, Heart of Invictus and Live to Lead.The couple and the streamin...