‘Game of Thrones’ Jon Snow spin-off canned by HBO, says Kit Harington – National

‘Game of Thrones’ Jon Snow spin-off canned by HBO, says Kit Harington – National

HBO has given a no-go to Jon Snow. Actor Kit Harington, who played the famous Night Watch commander in Game of Thrones, told ScreenRant this week that a Jon Snow spinoff is “off the table.” Harington, 37, said the series had previously been in development with HBO, but it’s since been shut down. The actor … Read more

Country star Morgan Wallen arrested, accused of tossing chair off bar roof – National

Country star Morgan Wallen arrested, accused of tossing chair off bar roof – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Country music star Morgan Wallen was arrested and charged with three counts of reckless endangerment Sunday night after he allegedly threw a chair from a rooftop bar in downtown Nashville. Metro Nashville Police responded to the incident Sunday evening around 11 p.m. local time when two officers … Read more

Jonathan Majors avoids jail time in sentencing for assaulting ex-girlfriend – National

Jonathan Majors avoids jail time in sentencing for assaulting ex-girlfriend – National

Actor Jonathan Majors has been ordered to complete a yearlong counselling program but avoided jail time Monday for assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a high-profile case that derailed the once-promising star’s career. The 34-year-old star of Creed III and other films had faced up to a year behind bars after he was convicted of misdemeanor assault … Read more

Missy Elliott tour featuring Busta Rhymes, Ciara, Timbaland coming to Canada

Missy Elliott tour featuring Busta Rhymes, Ciara, Timbaland coming to Canada

Rap music fans, you had better prepare to Get Ur Freak On this summer because Missy Elliott on Monday announced her first-ever headline tour — and she’s taking Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland along with her. The 24-city tour will see Elliott, 52, and her collaborators travel to Canadian arenas, in Vancouver, B.C., on July 4, … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ son accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit – National

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ son accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit – National

NOTE: The following article contains disturbing content. Please read at your own discretion. In a new lawsuit that names Sean “Diddy” Combs as a defendant, Diddy’s youngest son Christian “King” Combs has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman while she worked onboard a yacht chartered by Diddy in 2022. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in … Read more

Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt’s abuse began ‘well before’ 2016 flight – National

Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt’s abuse began ‘well before’ 2016 flight – National

The legal battle between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt rages on, with a new motion filed Thursday that alleges Pitt had a “history of physical abuse” against Jolie before the 2016 plane incident that precipitated their divorce. The motion was filed by Jolie’s legal team to the Los Angeles Superior Court as part of an … Read more

Watching the eclipse? Wear red and green to see optical illusion – National

Watching the eclipse? Wear red and green to see optical illusion – National

As space enthusiasts in some parts of Canada gear up to experience a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse on Monday, they should know that red and green are optimal colours to wear during the event. This is because of a phenomenon called the Purkinje effect, first described by Czech physiologist Johannes Purkinje in 1823. Purkinje found … Read more

Lizzo says ‘I quit’ statement was not about music, just ‘negative energy’ – National

Lizzo says ‘I quit’ statement was not about music, just ‘negative energy’ – National

Last week, Lizzo said “I quit” — but only four days later, the Truth Hurts singer changed her tune and explained she would not be leaving the music industry. On Tuesday, Lizzo, 35, posted a video to Instagram to “clarify” the meaning of her earlier statement. “When I say I quit, I mean I quit … Read more

WWE’s Chelsea Green says she was labelled an escort, booted from NYC hotel

WWE’s Chelsea Green says she was labelled an escort, booted from NYC hotel

WWE star Chelsea Green claims she was kicked out of one of New York City’s toniest hotels this week and says she thinks it’s because security thought she was an escort. The former Women’s Tag Team champ and B.C. native took to X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday night to share a photo of the outfit she … Read more

World’s oldest man, 114, dies shortly before birthday – National

World’s oldest man, 114, dies shortly before birthday – National

The world’s oldest man, according to Guinness World Records, has died at age 114. Juan Vicente Pérez was born on May 27, 1909 in Venezuela. His death was announced Tuesday by the governor of Táchira state, where he lived. Pérez would have turned 115 next month. Governor Freddy Bernal wrote that Pérez was the archetype … Read more