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Fast food giant Chick-fil-A has ruffled feathers over new reports claiming the company is working to expand its chicken sandwich and waffle fry empire into the entertainment space. Chick-fil-A is apparently moving quickly to create its very own streaming platform with a slate of original and licensed content, Variety and Deadline reported Wednesday. The service

The vice president hit on themes of “freedom” and “common sense” while painting Donald Trump’s allies as “out of their minds” for following him into the darkness. “The future is always worth fighting for,” she said. “We are not going back.” By Eric Lutz August 23, 2024

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Former president, Donald Trump is under heightened protection due to an ongoing threat against his life. The 78-year-old politician is being targeted by Ronald Lee Syrvud, a 66-year-old man who is reportedly “being sought as an investigative lead for threats to kill a presidential candidate,” according to the Cochise

Every once in a while, you meet a friend that you won’t soon forget. For Canadian country singer Shania Twain, that friend happens to be a Newfoundland local she met on tour 40 years ago. While performing at the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s, N.L., over the weekend, Twain called her friend Gloria

Though the Uncommitted movement is lobbying to get a Palestinian American on the main stage, the Harris campaign has not yet approved one. Will there be a change before Thursday—and does the Democratic party want that? By Ta-Nehisi Coates August 21, 2024

Image Credit: Getty Images Lil Jon energized the Democratic National Convention with a performance that had the entire crowd on their feet. The 53-year-old brought his signature energy to support Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, performing some of his biggest hits, including “Turn Down For What” and “Get Low.” He kicked off his upbeat performance

More than two years after their secretive Las Vegas wedding, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have called it quits on their decades-long love story. Lopez filed for divorce on Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to legal documents. TMZ was first to report news of the celebrity couple’s divorce. The outlet claimed Affleck and Lopez

“I’ll crack it around 6:30,” Pritzker said. The governor is set to give a big speech tonight at the convention, speaking on the same night as a guy who worked his way up through Chicago politics and seized the presidency, Barack Obama. Back in January, Chicago Magazine foresaw a scenario eerily similar to what’s to

View gallery Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were one of the most iconic celebrity couples. Nearly two decades after first making headlines and earning the nickname “Bennifer,” the have made it official by getting married in Las Vegas followed by a celebration at Ben’s Riceboro, Georgia estate with friends and family in August 2022. But their love didn’t

Descrease article font size Increase article font size As political discourse reaches an all-time high this fall, Slice brings audiences the most trusted voices in political satire with The Daily Show. Beginning Monday, September 9 at 11 p.m. ET/PT, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning late-night staple will continue to expand and build on its legacy

In his fiery speech Monday, the president delivered a swan song, touting his historic record while passing the torch to his vice president. “Democracy has prevailed,” he said, “and now democracy must be preserved.” By Jon Skolnik and Katie Herchenroeder August 20, 2024

Image Credit: Getty Images Buckle up Bachelor Nation, there’s another baby on the way! Will Madison Prewett have a Bachelor or a Bachelorette? As that remains to be seen, the 28-year-old is expecting her first child with husband, Grant Troutt. She shared the exciting news on Instagram, posting an announcement with photos alongside her 28-year-old

Longtime TV talk show host Phil Donahue died on Sunday night following a long illness, his family said. He was 88. Donahue, a television pioneer who introduced the world to the modern format of daytime talk shows that featured audience participation, died at home surround by his family, including his wife of 44 years, Marlo

Image Credit: Getty Images Ben Affleck‘s first cousin once removed Zac Affleck is starring on Hulu’s upcoming reality TV series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Zac appears alongside his wife, Jen Affleck, on the show, which premieres on Friday, September 6. It’s unclear whether Ben, 52, or his brother, Casey Affleck, have maintained a

In the fall of 1922, New York City was rocked by a riot over hats. A fashion rule decreed that no one could wear a straw hat beyond Sept. 1. Summer was over and it was time to put the straw hats away. Some disagreed and the accepted cutoff time crept to Sept. 15. Any

“I always say guest-directing on television is like being a surrogate, you know?” says Ramy Youssef, the cocreator and star of the popular series Ramy, on which he also writes and directs. It’s true: Most of the time, when an outside director steps into a show to helm one episode, it’s not their baby. They

Image Credit: GC Images Anna Delvey, notoriously known for her con artistry and fraudulent persona as a wealthy heiress, has taken to social media to share her thoughts on the reality series The Anonymous. The 33-year-old has been engrossed in the competition show, telling  E! News that the series is “all about deception.” She added,

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 16, 2024 3:14 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Eugene and Dan Levy are bringing their father-son comedy stylings to the Emmy Awards. The Canadian stars and co-creators of Schitt’s Creek say they are thrilled to host the awards ceremony next month.

On June 15, 2024, the world was watching as Catherine, Princess of Wales, triumphantly returned to the spotlight during the Trooping the Colour ceremony. After months of speculation regarding her health, and the announcement of her cancer diagnosis, a regal Catherine took to the balcony of Buckingham Palace with her husband, Prince William and their

Image Credit: WireImage Former Saturday Night Live cast member Victoria Jackson announced this week that she has been diagnosed with inoperable cancer—estimating she has roughly three years to live. Jackson first revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in 2016, but on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the 65-year-old confirmed in her ‘Is the Cancer Back?’ Instagram video series

Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors, a prosecutor confirmed Thursday. Two of the people, including one of the doctors charged, have been arrested. Two of the defendants, including Perry’s assistant, have pleaded guilty to charges already. A

Five arrests have been made in connection with Friends star Matthew Perry’s death from the acute effects of ketamine in October of last year. According to The New York Times, Perry’s personal assistant, two doctors, and two other individuals have been indicted and charged. Perry died on October 28, 2023 after being found floating face

Image Credit: Getty Images for Sony Pictures Blake Lively has been in the spotlight recently, particularly due to the cast drama surrounding It Ends With Us. The 36-year-old actress is now drawing attention for her reaction to a serious question posed by journalist Jake Hamilton about the romantic drama, which addresses themes like emotional and

Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, has died at age 94. She was considered a guiding light in independent cinema as a star in groundbreaking movies by her director husband, John Cassavetes, and later charmed audiences in her son’s tear-jerker The Notebook. Rowlands’ death was confirmed Wednesday

Gena Rowlands, an honorary Oscar recipient best known for her groundbreaking screen collaborations with her husband, actor and director John Cassavettes, and as the Alzheimer’s-afflicted woman being told a story of forbidden young love in The Notebook, died Wednesday in her California home, TMZ reports. She was 94. Rowlands’ son, Nick Cassavettes—who directed The Notebook—revealed

Image Credit: Getty Images for Sony Pictures Blake Lively may be best known for portraying Manhattan’s ‘IT’ girl, but recent events revealed a different side of her personality, leading a reporter to consider quitting their job. Jkersti Flaa had the opportunity to interview the 36-year-old actress during a press junket alongside her co-star Parker Posey

Rachael Lillis, a voice actor who brought to life many of Pokémon‘s most beloved characters, has died at the age of 46. Lillis was diagnosed with breast cancer in May. Her sister announced her death in an update to a GoFundMe page supporting Lillis’s medical treatment. “With a heavy heart, I regret to say that Rachael

As the 2024 election cycle was ramping up last fall, I worried that the news media was making some of the same mistakes as 2016 and risked normalizing Donald Trump, a twice-impeached president facing four criminal indictments. My concern was that normalcy bias would cause the mainstream media to treat the aspiring autocrat as a

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Dancing With The Stars is returning to the ballroom for season 33 with familiar faces! As yet-to-be-revealed celebrities prepare to dance off against one another with their respective partners, they can expect to be welcomed back by co-hosts Julianne Hough, a former pro dancer, and Alfonso Ribeiro, the season

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 12, 2024 7:25 pm Updated August 12, 2024 7:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size CBC says 27 million TV viewers tuned in to the Paris Games over 17 days of coverage on CBC and its broadcast partners, including Sportsnet, TSN and