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Toronto's Laysla De Oliveira honours her immigrant parents with role in new TV series

Toronto's Laysla De Oliveira honours her immigrant parents with role in new TV series

TORONTO — For Toronto-born Laysla De Oliveira, it was the sacrifice of her immigrant parents that instilled in her grit and determination – the very qualities that she channels in her new role as a U.S.
Netflix's subscriber growth surges in a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off

Netflix's subscriber growth surges in a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix enjoyed its biggest springtime spurt in subscribers since the early days of the pandemic three years ago, providing the latest sign that a recent crackdown on password sharing and the rollout of a cheaper subscription opt
No drug test for 'Rust' movie armorer in upcoming trial over fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

No drug test for 'Rust' movie armorer in upcoming trial over fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

SANTA FE, N.M.
Injunction blocking Florida law targeting drag shows applies to all venues, judge says

Injunction blocking Florida law targeting drag shows applies to all venues, judge says

ORLANDO, Fla.
Rita Ora bets on herself with 'You & I,' her 'personal letter' to fans

Rita Ora bets on herself with 'You & I,' her 'personal letter' to fans

NEW YORK (AP) — It's hard to imagine a paparazzi-followed, international pop star losing confidence, but that was Rita Ora. “I think, as humans, we always tend to doubt ourselves.
What residuals are - and why Hollywood actors and writers are striking over them

What residuals are - and why Hollywood actors and writers are striking over them

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The residuals are out there,” read a picket sign held by actor David Duchovny, echoing the tagline of his TV series, “The X Files.
‘Am I crossing picket lines if I see a movie?’ and other Hollywood strike fan questions answered

‘Am I crossing picket lines if I see a movie?’ and other Hollywood strike fan questions answered

You watch movies. You watch TV. And now you're wondering how the dual Hollywood strikes — a pitched battle with actors and writers on one side, and studios and streaming services on the other — will affect you. We have answers.
Ta-Nehisi Coates attends school board meeting to back teacher told to stop using his book on racism

Ta-Nehisi Coates attends school board meeting to back teacher told to stop using his book on racism

IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Author Ta-Nehisi Coates sat silently through a school board meeting in South Carolina to support a high school teacher told to stop using his book on growing up Black in America in her advanced English class.
American model Gigi Hadid and friend don't let marijuana arrest spoil Cayman Islands vacation

American model Gigi Hadid and friend don't let marijuana arrest spoil Cayman Islands vacation

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — American model Gigi Hadid and a friend went ahead with a vacation in the Cayman Islands after local authorities arrested the pair for marijuana possession and later released them.
A starless red carpet? TIFF attendees say festival enthusiasm waning due to strikes

A starless red carpet? TIFF attendees say festival enthusiasm waning due to strikes

TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festivalrolls out the red carpet in September, it may not have the usual draw of movie A-listers.