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Gerard Depardieu under investigation for sexual violence

Entertainment Feb 24, 2021

One of France’s most well-known actors is charged with rape and sexual violence

Korean film Minari makes Hollywood buzz as award season begins

Culture Entertainment Film International Visual arts Feb 17, 2021

Reuters journalist Jill Serjeant reports on Minari, the new South-Korean film that is garnering worldwide attention. Minari is quite different than Parasite, which won Best Picture at the 2020 Oscars. The film stars The Walking Dead actor Steven Yeun and has been nominated for Best Foreign Picture at the Golden Globes.

Churchill painting gifted to FDR set for Christie’s auction block

Culture Entertainment International News Visual arts Feb 17, 2021

Reuters journalist Will Russell reports that a 1943 wartime painting by British prime minister Winston Churchill is up for auction. The artwork was a gift for U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Dwayne Johnson tests political waters in new NBC sitcom Young Rock

Entertainment Politics Feb 17, 2021

A new sitcom, full of stories about the childhood of wrestling sensation the Rock, also known as actor Dwayne Johnson, takes an unexpected turn when he runs for president in 2032

The role of Netflix in the Covid-19 age

Entertainment Apr 14, 2020

By Jacob Brooks Given the difficult times, it is no surprise that the vast amount of people stuck at home have turned to online streaming services to keep their spirits up. Services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu have seen massive upticks in traffic as a result of the quarantine.... Read more

Life as an “essential worker” in the time of COVID-19

Canada COVID-19 Health Lifestyle Ontario Apr 2, 2020

While many people across Canada are staying home, and the government institutes new measures to keep people safe, some employees still have to go to work. The government has indicated that members of essential services must stay and continue their work. These essential services include the LCBO, grocery store... Read more

Cineplex network closed until further notice

COVID-19 Entertainment Apr 2, 2020

By Luka Tskhadaia Cineplex has shut down its cinema network. Starting March 16, everybody who visits the entertainment company’s official website will encounter a notification banner. Once clicked, it takes the visitor to a webpage with the digital statement from President and CEO Ellis Jacob. “Our team has been... Read more

The Curse of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson

Entertainment News Sports Apr 1, 2020

By Jack Anderson The most anticipated fight in UFC history is in jeopardy once again. Lightweight (155 lb) champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is in danger of being stranded in his home country of Russia due to a COVID-19 travel ban. Khabib would be forced out of his UFC 249 title... Read more

Top nominee Alessia Cara hosts Juno awards Sunday

Canada Entertainment News Mar 11, 2020

The 49th annual Juno awards will be taking place this Sunday, Mar. 11. Event organizers announced yesterday that 23-year-old Alessia Cara — who won best new artist at the 2018 Grammys and breakthrough artist of the year at the Junos in 2016 — would host this year’s show in... Read more

Humber has 11 Juno nominations

Canada Entertainment Humber Mar 11, 2020

Humber College will be taking on the Juno Awards this Sunday Mar. 15 with 11 faculty and alumni nominees across 14 categories. Three Humber programs will be represented within these nominees including: Bachelor of Music, Introduction to Commercial Jazz Music and Comedy Writing & Performance. Percussionist and full-time Bachelor... Read more