Skip to content

National Entertainment

Quick Quotes: Public figures react to death of longtime 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek

Condolences are pouring in after "Jeopardy!" announced that the game show's longtime host, Canadian-born Alex Trebek, died early Sunday morning at age 80.
Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’host, dies at 80

Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’host, dies at 80

LOS ANGELES — “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. He was 80. Trebek died at home early Sunday with family and friends surrounding him, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said in a statement.
Queen Elizabeth II wears mask at tribute to Unknown Warrior

Queen Elizabeth II wears mask at tribute to Unknown Warrior

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II donned a face mask in public for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic when attending a brief ceremony at Westminster Abbey last week to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior.
Jim Carrey, as Biden, mocks Trump loss on 'SNL'

Jim Carrey, as Biden, mocks Trump loss on 'SNL'

LOS ANGELES — It didn't take long for “Saturday Night Live” to come up with its comedic take on the presidential election results — complete with Maya Rudolph donning a white suit like Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris wore for her acceptance speech
Amidst a tough and sad year, a Halifax choir creates a concert of communal lament

Amidst a tough and sad year, a Halifax choir creates a concert of communal lament

HALIFAX — In a year of pandemic, mass murder and military tragedies, a choir on Canada's East Coast has created a concert that gives singers, a poet and their online audience an outlet for communal lament.
NBC to cut away from Clemson-Notre Dame for Biden speech

NBC to cut away from Clemson-Notre Dame for Biden speech

NBC says it will cut away from the football game between No. 1 Clemson and No. 4 Notre Dame on Saturday night to show Democrat Joe Biden’s first speech as president-elect. Biden is expected to address the nation around 8 p.m.
Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails set for Rock Hall induction

Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails set for Rock Hall induction

NEW YORK — Years after their deaths, Whitney Houston, the Notorious B.I.G. and T. Rex's Marc Bolan will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow quarantines after coronavirus exposure

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow quarantines after coronavirus exposure

LOS ANGELES — MSNBC's Rachel Maddow said Friday she was quarantining after being in contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Judge hears defence arguments at rape trial of ex-entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon

Judge hears defence arguments at rape trial of ex-entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon

MONTREAL — A lawyer for former entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon told the court Friday that the testimony of the complainant at her client's rape trial was unreliable and inconsistent.
After yet another tight U.S. election, do protest songs make a difference?

After yet another tight U.S. election, do protest songs make a difference?

TORONTO — When the dust settles from the U.S. election, Canadian musician Dan Mangan wants it to be clear where he stood on President Donald Trump. The Vancouver singer-songwriter isn’t a U.S.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks