Entertainment

Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers' documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Twenty-four Israeli military insiders including intelligence officers and soldiers give insight into the war in Gaza and what they say is the systemic killing of Palestinian civilians in “NAZA,” a documentary that's having its world premiere Thursday at the Venice Film Festival.

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Harry Styles to play two shows in Toronto at Rogers Stadium next year

TORONTO — Harry Styles fans, get ready to dance some more.

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Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind

NEW YORK (AP) — Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit “Choosin’ Texas,” led Thursday's nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.

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Glitz, glam and geopolitical anxiety as TIFF gets underway

TORONTO — The global film industry is coming to Canada's doorstep for the Toronto International Film Festival amid a trade war that has the United States looking to produce more movies at home.

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From Haiti to Canada, a Quebec debut novel reaches for France's top literary prizes

MONTREAL — When Thélyson Orélien learned that his first novel had made it on a shortlist for France’s prestigious Prix Goncourt, he thought about two places: Haiti, where he was born, and Quebec, where he says his life as a writer truly began.

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Netflix series 'Below' blends Newfoundland heart and Atlantic noir at TIFF

TORONTO — In “Below,” an upcoming Newfoundland-set Netflix miniseries, the horrors under the sea are just the tip of the iceberg.

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AC/DC concert at Rogers Stadium cancelled due to damage from last week’s storm

An AC/DC concert that was scheduled to take place at Rogers Stadium on Sept. 16 has been cancelled following extensive damage done to the performance venue during last week’s storm. A statement from...

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Rogers Stadium damage report sent to City of Toronto as clock ticks down to AC/DC show

Toronto officials say the city has received an engineering report from the owners of Rogers Stadium assessing damage to the venue after last week's storm. The city did not share details of the report's...

September 9, 2026 12:28 pm EST EST

Penélope Cruz, John Malkovich, Michelle Yeoh among stars expected to attend TIFF

TORONTO — Stars including Penélope Cruz, Michelle Yeoh and John Malkovich are set to attend the Toronto International Film Festival.

September 9, 2026 12:36 pm EST EST

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival postpones Mississauga event featuring John Mulaney

Organizers of the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival say its cavalcade of laughs set for this weekend in Mississauga, Ont., with John Mulaney as the headliner has been postponed. No reason was provided,...

September 9, 2026 10:57 am EST EST