National Entertainment News

'Cheer' star pleads not guilty to child porn, sex charges

NAPERVILLE, Ill.

Dec 23, 2020 10:48 AM Read more >

Falsely accused "Anonymous" re-emerges at VOA sister network

WASHINGTON — A former White House aide falsely accused of penning anonymous criticism of President Donald Trump has been named to head the U.S. government’s Arabic-language broadcasting outlets.

Dec 23, 2020 7:57 AM Read more >

Goodbye 2020: A look at lessons learned, communities forged in a year like no other

There's little doubt that the momentous events of 2020 will leave indelible marks on many Canadians. The arrival of COVID-19 and its rapid spread touched practically every aspect of our lives, from personal health to income to relationships.

Dec 23, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Canadian animator Trevor Jimenez follows Oscars run with another milestone: 'Soul'

TORONTO — The heart-tugging existential themes in Pixar's new film "Soul" resonated deeply with its Canadian story supervisor, Trevor Jimenez.

Dec 23, 2020 4:00 AM Read more >

Performing in the pandemic, by zoom, drive-in and doorstep

NEW YORK — A good way to hear what we’ve missed this year is to listen to Sam Cooke’s landmark live album, “Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963.

Dec 22, 2020 5:27 PM Read more >

NYT's 'Caliphate' podcast withdrawn as Pulitzer finalist

NEW YORK — A high-profile podcast on terrorism from The New York Times that had been a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize was withdrawn as a contest entry in the wake of the newspaper saying the claims of a man central to “Caliphate" could not be verified

Dec 22, 2020 5:27 PM Read more >

Cineplex sells Toronto head office, aims to pay debt amid COVID-19 challenges

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it is selling its head office building in Toronto for $57 million as it looks for cash to pay down its credit facilities.

Dec 22, 2020 4:23 PM Read more >

Review: Tom Hanks is doggedly heroic in 'News of the World'

Tom Hanks rides a horse and blasts a six-shooter in his new film, “News of the World.” Some of you might be thinking this must be his first cowboy role.

Dec 22, 2020 3:06 PM Read more >

NFB pulls 'Inconvenient Indian' from Sundance Film Festival and further distribution

The National Film Board is pulling Michelle Latimer's documentary "Inconvenient Indian" from distribution and its upcoming screening at the Sundance Film Festival.

Dec 22, 2020 2:34 PM Read more >

New trial date set for R Kelly's federal trial in Chicago

CHICAGO — A federal judge on Tuesday again delayed R.

Dec 22, 2020 1:17 PM Read more >