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TORONTO — Cameron Bailey has been appointed CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival. In announcing the news, TIFF’s board of directors cited their confidence in Bailey’s ability to steer the non-profit organization through an ever-changing industry. Bailey ascends to the top job after serving as co-head with Joana Vicente, who left her post to

During opening arguments in the long-awaited trial, lawyers for both sides brought the alleged Jeffrey Epstein accomplice’s wealth and pedigree to the fore. By Dan Adler November 29, 2021 “Is this about the woman?” a passerby asked the rows of camera crews assembled outside a Manhattan courthouse early Monday morning. A line to enter the

Amid their own romances, Kim and Kourtney want to set sister Khloé up with one of Pete Davidson and Travis Barker’s mutual friends, a source reveals exclusively to HollywoodLife. Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are on the hunt for a new man for sister Khloé amidst their own blossoming romances — preferably one who runs in

By Staff The Associated Press Posted November 29, 2021 9:27 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Actor Matthew McConaughey isn’t running for Texas governor after months of publicly flirting with the idea of becoming the latest celebrity candidate. The Academy Award winner said in a video

We’ve sorted through Amazon’s holiday market and selected some of the best items to gift from the retailer’s Cyber Week sale.  By Ariel Kanter November 28, 2021 The holidays are officially here! Meaning now is the time to get a head start on your gift shopping with Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals. Figuring out where to

Scott Disick ‘is over it’ when it comes to casual dating and ‘would love’ to find a lasting romance ‘in the upcoming year.’ Get EXCLUSIVE details here. Scott Disick, 38, is ready to find the girl he’s meant to be with. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has had his fair share of relationships

If there’s one question I get most often about live shows, it’s this: “How can I get a backstage pass to [insert name of artist here]? The short answer is always the same: “You can’t. Besides, what did you think you’d find backstage, anyway? Caligula-strength orgies with groupies? Wild parties catered with all manner of

All our favorite Black Friday finds from brands like Nordstrom, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Everlane, and more. By Morgan Evans November 27, 2021 Thanksgiving Day is finally here and with it comes the Black Friday deals and holiday shopping events you’ve been waiting for. After your Thanksgiving feast, fill up your online carts with some

As Kim Kardashian’s romance with Pete Davidson heats up, ex Kanye West has been campaigning to get her back — and sources spilled to HL how she feels about it! Kim Kardashian, 41, filed for divorce from Kanye West, 44, back in February. Although the split isn’t finalized, the Yeezy designer has been making public moves

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects, has died. He was 91. Sondheim’s death was announced by Rick Miramontez, president of DKC/O&M. Sondheim’s Texas-based attorney, Rick

The composer and lyricist behind Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and Sweeney Todd, died Friday. By Esther Zuckerman November 26, 2021 Stephen Sondheim, the dextrous composer and lyricist of musicals including Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and Sweeney Todd, died Friday at the age of 91, the

Stay on top of your beauty routine with this amazing deal on a mini fridge that will keep all your products cool & fresh! If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. A few years ago, mini-fridges were used only for travel,

Bryan Adams tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at Milan’s Malpensa Airport on Thursday, ahead of the unveiling of the 2022 Pirelli calendar that he photographed. Read more: ‘House of Gucci’ review: Lady Gaga and cast at their campiest in lush melodrama The Canadian rock ‘n roller disclosed the positive test in an Instagram post

All our favorite Black Friday finds from brands like Nordstrom, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Everlane, and more. By Morgan Evans November 25, 2021 Thanksgiving Day is finally here and with it comes the Black Friday deals and holiday shopping events you’ve been waiting for. After your Thanksgiving feast, fill up your online carts with some

Kelly Rowland isn’t facing a love ‘Dilemma’ anytime soon – she has been happily married to Tim Weatherspoon for a while. Here’s a scoop on how their love came to be. It’s a rare case of “art imitating life.” Kelly Rowland stars in the 2021 Lifetime original holiday movie Merry Liddle Christmas Baby, the third

The British Royal Family has come out swinging, accusing the BBC of giving credibility to “overblown and unfounded claims” in a new documentary that puts the spotlight on the relationship between the media and the younger generation of Windsors. The Princes and the Press, the first part of which aired on U.K. television Monday night,

In House of Gucci, Lady Gaga channels a character so outsized that it does not seem possible she is based on a real-life woman, even if all of the film’s promotional materials, plus Gaga herself, say so. What mortal skis in full jewelry, makeup, and fur—making Bond–villain–esque threats while stirring espresso in St. Moritz and

Following the end of her conservatorship after 13 years, Britney Spears is ‘beyond excited’ to celebrate with a Thanksgiving dinner ‘at home’! Britney Spears, 39, has plenty to be grateful for this Thanksgiving — and wants to enjoy the the holiday with her fiancé Sam Asghari, 28, and sons Sean Preston, 15, and Jayden James Federline,

After making the rounds on social media feeds over the past few weeks, Dartmouth’s favourite talking conifer made a special appearance on late night television Tuesday night. Jimmy Fallon, namesake of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, took a few moments out of his show Tuesday night to acknowledge Woody the Talking Christmas Tree, a

A jury has awarded the plaintiffs more than $25 million. By Bess Levin November 23, 2021 Less than one week after a profoundly f–ked up verdict that will no doubt give certain people license to shoot whomever they want under the guise of cosplaying as police officers or protecting property in a state where they

Jon and Hannah Gosselin have been enjoying some daddy-daughter time in LA ahead of the holidays, and he opened up about why he’s still hopeful about reconciling with his other kids, thanks to her. Hannah Gosselin, 17, is the apple of her dad, Jon Gosselin’s, 44, eye, as he surprised his daughter with a last-minute

J.K. Rowling is once again at war with the transgender community, after her home address was allegedly shared by activists on Twitter over the weekend. The Harry Potter author took to Twitter Monday to accuse three trans rights activists of “doxxing” her, after a photo was shared of them protesting outside her Scotland home, with

Ridley Scott’s drama takes a wrong turn when it chooses dull dynastic struggle over campy excess. By Richard Lawson November 22, 2021 At the end of House of Gucci (in theaters November 24), we see a title card explaining the fate of Patrizia Reggiani (aka Patrizia Gucci) when she was put on trial for the

Kanye West has been campaigning for Larry Hoover to be granted clemency for over three years. Find out everything you need to know about him here. Larry Hoover has been in prison since 1973. While he’s been serving a sentence that would keep him in prison for the rest of his life, the gang leader has

Adele, the most famous and successful mononymous person in music since Prince, is having yet another moment. Her 30 album, released Friday, set a pre-order record of more than one million on iTunes. Sony, her label, put in an order for 500,000 vinyl copies more than six months ago in order to meet the expected

As conservatives dredged up Biden’s former commentary on Rittenhouse, the White House emphasized unity.  By Charlotte Klein November 21, 2021 President Joe Biden is treading lightly around the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois 18-year-old who last year shot and killed two people and wounded a third during civil unrest following a police shooting in

And the winner is… Many of the biggest names in music were nominated at the 2021 American Music Awards, so find out who went home with a new trophy for their mantle. 2021 wasn’t going to end with at least one more opportunity to celebrate the biggest and brightest stars in music. The 49th Annual

The comparison Spears made on Instagram is hard to miss.  By Jordan Hoffman November 20, 2021 Early on in film school, students may be taught the art of associative editing. By putting two shots side-by-side, one can often infer a third meaning. Britney Spears, newly emancipated from her conservatorship, offered a quick lesson in this theory on her

The world of ‘Ghost’ is about to get even more complicated with the addition of Mecca. HL spoke EXCLUSIVELY to ‘Power Book II’s Daniel Sunjata, Woody McClain, and Berto Colon about what to expect in season 2. Power Book II: Ghost returns for season 2 on November 21. The chaotic and dangerous world of the

In Jurassic Park, Jeff Goldblum’s character Dr. Ian Malcolm, while on a rather bereft tour through the facilities, asks sarcastically, “Eventually you might have dinosaurs on your dinosaur tour, right?” That’s how Ghostbusters: Afterlife feels. For a movie that’s supposed to be about the supernatural, we get few ghosts or even spooky things. Basing it