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Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department: Veiled references, unabashed callouts and Easter eggs
(FILES) US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift arrives for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 5, 2023. Swift is releasing her highly anticipated record "The Tortured Poets Department" on April 29, 2024 -- the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album's release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
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Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department is fine, and that’s not great
FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the world premiere of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023. Swift’s Instagram message encouraging her 283 million followers to register to vote was nominated for a Webby in the best creator or influencer category. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
film review
The Queen of My Dreams tells ambitious multigenerational tale tied together by a Bollywood romance
THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS (world premiered TIFF 2023) Director FAWZIA MIRZA
film review
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire offers family-oriented fun with plenty of nostalgia
This image released by Columbia Pictures shows, from left, Celeste O'Connor, Finn Wolfhard, James Acaster, Logan Kim and Dan Aykroyd in a scene from "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire." (Jaap Buitendijk/Columbia Pictures/Sony via AP)
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Second British royal photograph involving Kate was digitally altered, Reuters says
A family portrait of Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II with some of her grandchildren and great grandchildren (back row, left to right) Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, James, Earl of Wessex, (middle row, left to right) Lena Tindall, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Isla Phillips, Prince Louis, (front row, left to right) Mia Tindall holding Lucas Tindall, and Savannah Phillips, taken at Balmoral Castle, Britain, in this undated handout image issued by Kensington Palace on April 21, 2023, with indications by Reuters of areas which appear to have been digitally altered by the source. The Prince and Princess of Wales/Kensington Palace/Handout via REUTERS
music
Ethan Tobman went to great heights with Grammy winner Allison Russell for a Juno nod
Grammy-winning singer Allison Russell consults with director Ethan Tobman on the set of the music video "Demons" in Prague in a handout photo. They are nominated for music video of the year at the Juno Awards. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Ethan Tobman **MANDATORY CREDIT**
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British newspaper posts video of Prince William, Kate at farm shop as royal rumour mill spins
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William listen to young adults in the 'Mentor Room' during a visit to the Open Door Charity, a charity focused on supporting young adults across Merseyside with their mental health, using culture and creativity as the catalyst for change in Birkenhead, England, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Jon Super/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
opinion
Quebec’s must-watch talk show is tailor-made for Justin Trudeau’s talents
Konrad Yakabuski
film review
Hey, Viktor! adds to a growing canon of complex representations of Indigenous identity
A struggling Indigenous actor tries to rejuvenate his career by getting a sequel made to the beloved film Smoke Signals, in star and director Cody Lightning’s wildly funny debut mockumentary. Hey Viktor
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Five things to watch this weekend: Poor Things spreads the wealth on Disney+, and Anatomy of a Fall lands on Prime Video
Barry Hertz
opinion
The Kate photo chaos is a portent of things to come in this disinformation age
Marsha Lederman
film
Al Pacino says Oscars producers asked him to omit reading best picture nominees
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Al Pacino speaks onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
review
Kristen Stewart gets enjoyably filthy with the grimy romantic thriller Love Lies Bleeding
Barry Hertz
world
Princess of Wales apologizes for manipulated family photo, says she was experimenting with editing
A combination of pictures made on March 11, 2024 shows a handout photo released by Kensington Palace on March 10, 2024 of Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales with her children, alongside a version highlighting several inconsistencies in alignments after it came to light that the handout had been manipulated. AFP and other leading agencies withdrew the image, the first to be released since she underwent abdominal surgery, after the inconsitencies were identified, including a missing part on Charlotte's sleeve, Charlotte's hair ending abruptly on her shoulder and the zip on the Princess of Wales being lighter than the rest of it. (Photo by Prince of Wales / KENSINGTON PALACE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO/ PRINCE OF WALES/ KENSINGTON PALACE" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO USE AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2024. (Photo by PRINCE OF WALES/KENSINGTON PALACE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Oscar takeaways: Panned by Trump, host Kimmel quips, ‘Isn’t it past your jail time?’
Show host Jimmy Kimmel delivers his opening monologue at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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Nova Scotia’s Ben Proudfoot wins Oscar for short documentary
Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers pose with the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film for "The Last Repair Shop" in the Oscars photo room at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
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At 83, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki earns historic Oscar for ‘The Boy and the Heron’
FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2014, file photo, Hayao Miyazaki arrives at the 6th annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles. Miyazaki’s “The Boy and Heron,” is nominated for best animated feature. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
film
Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer wins big, but Ryan Gosling pushes the Academy Awards to a perfect Ken
Ryan Gosling performs the song "I'm Just Ken" from the movie "Barbie" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
film
The Zone of Interest director Jonathan Glazer condemns war in Gaza as he accepts Oscar for best international film
English director Jonathan Glazer accepts the award for Best International Feature Film for The Zone of Interest.
film
The full list of winners from the 2024 Oscars
Billie Eilish poses with the Oscar for Best Original Song for "What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie" in the Oscars photo room at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Barria TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
film
America Ferrera stuns in sparkly Barbie pink, Rita Moreno waves in statement black on Oscars carpet
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: America Ferrera attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)
arts
The Oscars red carpet opens with strong metallics, reds and some Old Hollywood glam
Laverne Cox arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
arts
Oppenheimer wins best picture at Academy Awards, Emma Stone takes best actress
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: (L-R) Charles Roven, Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan accept the Best Picture award for "Oppenheimer" onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
world
First photo of Princess of Wales since her surgery is retracted because image appeared manipulated
FILE - Britain's Prince William, left, and Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, attend a ceremonial welcome for the President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea at Horse Guards Parade in London, England on Nov. 21, 2023. Charles' illness comes at a awkward time, as his daughter in law, the Princess of Wales, has also had her own health issues, having recently been hospitalized for two weeks following abdominal surgery following at the private London clinic. The former Kate Middleton won't be returning to public duties until after Easter and that will prompt other members of the royal family to pick up the slack.(Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP, File)
opinion
Why films about the past remain vital in the present
Kim Nelson
opinion
Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ is the Oscar snub that matters
Marsha Lederman
style
From Paris to Hollywood, the iconic style of opera diva Maria Callas lives on
life
Meet the Canadian running this year’s Oscars awards show
Raj Kapoor
arts
Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88
FILE - Singer Eydie Gorme, with her husband Steve Lawrence, holds the Grammy she was presented as the top female vocalist of 1966 for her recording of "If He Walked Into My Life," at the Grammy Awards in New York on March 3, 1967. Lawrence, a singer and top stage act who as a solo performer and in tandem with his Gorme kept Tin Pan Alley alive during the rock era, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at age 88. Gorme died on Aug. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)
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Five things to stream this Oscars weekend: The best movies snubbed by the 2024 Academy Awards
Barry Hertz
Barry Hertz
bigger picture
How the tiny Canadian documentary To Kill a Tiger made it to the Oscars
Johanna Schneller
film
Sex, shoot-outs and steroids: Kristen Stewart and Rose Glass break down their grimy romance Love Lies Bleeding
Cast member Kristen Stewart and Director Rose Glass attend a premiere for the film Love Lies Bleeding in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., March 5, 2024. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
film
Hollywood stars invoke Oppenheimer in anti-nukes campaign ahead of Oscars
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cillian Murphy in a scene from "Oppenheimer." (Universal Pictures via AP)
film
Matt Johnson’s BlackBerry breaks Canadian Screen Awards record with 17 nominations
Jay Baruchel as “Mike Lazaridis” and Glenn Howerton as “Jim Balsillie” in Matt Johnson’s BlackBerry. Courtesy of IFC Films / Elevation Pictures
film
BlackBerry, Swan Song each win $50,000 Toronto critics’ prizes
A still from the film "BlackBerry" is shown in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Elevation Pictures *MANDATORY CREDIT*
world
King Charles will miss Commonwealth Day service
FILE PHOTO: Britain's King Charles reads cards and messages, sent by well-wishers following his cancer diagnosis, in the 18th Century Room of the Belgian Suite in Buckingham Palace, London, Britain, February 21, 2024. Jonathan Brady/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo