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Nick Reiner denied access to trust fund ahead of murder trial as trustees cite 'slayer statute'

Nick Reiner, who stands accused of killing his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, has been denied access to the $1.5-million US trust fund he was seeking to use to fund his legal defence. The 32-year-old has pleaded not guilty to two charges of murder.

Canadian icon Jann Arden marries Icelandic author Thordis Elva: 'Wife and wife'

Arden, 64, who is best known for ballads like Insensitive, Good Mother and Could I Be Your Girl, announced her engagement to Elva on Dec. 31, 2025. The couple initially met at a writer's retreat in Iceland.

Former gang leader directed Tupac's drive-by killing, prosecutor tells jury

A former street gang leader accused of masterminding the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas faces opening statements on Monday in a murder trial tied to a long-unsolved crime that became a seminal moment in rap history.

Hayden Panettiere, troubled star of Heroes and Nashville, remembered as 'brave and brilliant soul'

Hayden Panettiere had a prolific career that started when she was a child, and her credits include the voice of Dot in A Bug's Life, Remember the Titans and Scream VI. Her role as a cheerleader with superpowers in the TV series Heroes propelled her to fame.

BTS members J-Hope and RM cause outcry after attending Chris Brown show in Toronto, posing with singer

K-pop band BTS is facing backlash from some fans after two of its members posed with controversial American singer Chris Brown and attended his Toronto show on Wednesday.

Canadian director refused to work on new Harry Potter show over 'transphobia'

Canadian director Ally Pankiw revealed Thursday in an Instagram post that she turned down work on an upcoming Harry Potter television series, saying, “It simply is this easy to say no to funding transphobia!”

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the fastest movie to hit $700M US domestic milestone

Your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man is on an epic record-breaking run: Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the fastest movie ever to cross the $700-million US mark at the North American box office.

The End of Oak Street is a fun — but flat — Spielberg clone

While The End of Oak Street is at times genuinely fun and somewhat original, there does seem to be something missing from what's been widely crowned the summer blockbuster we've all been waiting for.

Investors sue Selena Gomez for alleged fraud over mental health startup

Selena Gomez was sued on Thursday by investors who say the singer and actor committed fraud by failing to fulfil duties to build and promote her mental health startup.

Heated Rivalry actor apologizes, puts Cameo account on ice after saying 12 new episodes may be coming

Heated Rivalry actor Dylan Walsh is in the penalty box after he revealed that the hit hockey romance streaming series could be filming a dozen episodes, leading to fan speculation that more than one season could be in the works.

Tony director says making biopic was like being in 'a conspiracy with Anthony Bourdain'

Canadian director Matt Johnson says focusing on Anthony Bourdain's life and legacy would come with too much baggage, so he and lead actor Dominic Sessa tried to interrogate the more difficult, complicated feelings in a young man's life.

Kennedy Center ordered to pay over $250K US to jazz musician who cancelled over Trump rebrand

A Washington judge has ordered the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to pay jazz musician Chuck Redd more than $250,000 US in legal fees. The ruling comes just months after that same judge tossed the centre’s lawsuit accusing Redd of breach of contract.

Indictment alleges Nick Reiner lay in wait before killing his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner

A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the killings of his parents, actor and director Rob Reiner and photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner, and adds the allegation that he was lying in wait before attacking them.

The Office U.K. star Lucy Davis reveals breast cancer diagnosis, says disease is 'incurable'

English actress and The Office star Lucy Davis revealed Tuesday that she’s been receiving treatment for Stage 4 breast cancer for the past year and a half, and that the “incurable” disease has since spread to her bones. But Davis, 53, says she's at peace and wants to continue working as an actress and animal rights advocate.

You can stream AI TV 24/7 on Roku now

Fairground AI Creator TV features fully AI-generated content, 24/7, for free — supported by AI-generated ads — but will viewers want to tune in?

Jackie, the bald eagle who won hearts over livestream, has died at age 14

Jackie, one half of a bald eagle pair whose lives and parenting woes garnered millions of viewers through a livestream camera in Southern California’s Big Bear Valley, died Monday after weeks of veterinary treatment.

Netflix's Love Is Blind is coming to Canada — and Canadians are already tagging their friends

Netflix said Tuesday that its hit reality dating series Love Is Blind is coming to Canada. If you’re single and interested, the pods are soon opening on this side of the border.

Man charged with arranging Tupac Shakur's murder heads to trial 30 years after hip-hop legend's death

A former gang member’s murder trial concerning the 1996 death of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur began with jury selection on Monday, almost thirty years after the influential rapper was shot and killed in Las Vegas. Duane (Keffe D) Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang.

The Odyssey is now Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing movie ever

The Odyssey hasn't finished its dominant run at the box office, as it pulled in $1.1 billion US following its July 17 release as of this weekend.

Heated Rivalry Season 2 cast announcement sparks criticism from some fans over body diversity

Crave has confirmed the casting of Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie for the characters of Harris and Troy in Season 2 of Heated Rivalry, sparking some criticism among fans who were hoping to see more book-accurate body diversity.