Lifestyles
Helen Escott’s 'Operation' series being adapted for film and TV by N.L. production company
Helen Escott’s five-book “Operation" series of novels published by Flanker Press has been optioned for film and television adaptation by Rink Rat Productions. The series, set in Newfoundland and Labrador, follows the careers of Royal Newfoundland ...
Things to know to help shape your week in Newfoundland and Labrador May 13
Student Aid applications are now being accepted Applications are now being accepted for post-secondary students seeking student financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador ...
Cannes festival director laments focus on controversies rather than cinema
CANNES (Reuters) - Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux lamented on Monday an increased focus in recent years on political and social issues in the movie industry, which he said came at the expense of the actual films. "In the past, ...
McDonald's bringing Grimace Shake north of border
Turn that frown upsdie down: The Grimace Shake is coming to McDonald’s in Canada. Staring Tuesday, the purple-coloured milkshake will be on Canadian menus for a limited time at participating restaurants. The Grimace Shake was first spotted at a ...
Ex-heavyweight champ fears for Mike Tyson’s well-being in Jake Paul fight
Deontay Wilder, a former heavyweight boxing title holder, thinks Mike Tyson might have bitten off more than he chew with his match against Jake Paul this summer. In fact, Wilder even says that Tyson could end up in a coma and that no one is looking ...
Baby Reindeer: He made a Netflix show about his stalker and now might get sued by her
The hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer, based on creator Richard Gadd’s experience being stalked, has led to threats of multiple lawsuits and new stalking allegations after the identity of the one of the characters was revealed. The series, adapted ...
Drake begs CP24 chopper to stop flying over Toronto mansion: 'I'm trying to sleep'
Amid his beef with Kendrick Lamar, several security breaches and a shooting outside his Bridle Path mansion, Drake needs some sleep. In a post to his Instagram Stories page over the weekend, the Toronto rapper wrote: “@cp24breakingnews can we discuss ...
Director Mohammad Rasoulof flees Iran ahead of Cannes premiere
CANNES (Reuters) - Mohammad Rasoulof, a celebrated Iranian director whose latest film is competing in the Cannes Film Festival, has fled Iran after being sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging. In a statement dated Sunday, Rasoulof said ...
'Downton Abbey' to return with a third movie
LONDON (Reuters) - The fictitious Crawley family and their servants running a sprawling English country estate in the early 20th century are returning for a third "Downton Abbey" movie, which will feature old and new faces. The award-winning ...
Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' guitar up for sale, cigarette burns included
LONDON (Reuters) - For sale, vintage guitar with proven heritage. At least one not-so careful owner. The acoustic guitar that auctioneers say Eric Clapton used to compose his hit ballad "Wonderful Tonight" is going under the hammer next month ...
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