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Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here’s what to know

The Expo 2025 opened in Osaka on Sunday with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month event that Japan hopes will unite the world divided by tensions and wars.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ stomps to $80.6 million in second weekend

After just two weeks in theaters, 'A Minecraft Movie' is already the highest grossing Hollywood release of 2025.

Weezer bassist’s wife Jillian Shriner fired her weapon at officers before arrest, Los Angeles police say

The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, Jillian Shriner, is no longer in police custody after an officer-involved shooting with Los Angeles police that took place Tuesday.

Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs want jurors at trial questioned about sex, drugs and violence

Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are urging a judge to let prospective jurors at the hip-hop mogul’s upcoming sex trafficking trial be questioned about their views regarding sex, drugs and violence.

Weezer bassist’s wife Jillian Shriner was recovering from cancer-related surgery before arrest

The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, Jillian Shriner, is no longer in police custody after an officer-involved shooting with Los Angeles police that took place Tuesday.

Canadian director Ted Kotcheff, who helmed ‘Weekend at Bernie’s,’ dead at 94

Canadian filmmaker Ted Kotcheff, who directed 'The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz' and 'Weekend at Bernie’s,' has died at age 94, his daughter confirmed to The Canadian Press.

A jury finds Soulja Boy liable for abuse and sexual assault of ex-assistant, awards over US$4 million

A jury on Thursday found that rapper Soulja Boy was liable for sexually assaulting and physically and emotionally abusing a former assistant, awarding the woman more than US$4 million in damages.

Lucy Markovic, star of ‘Australia’s Next Top Model,’ dies age 27

Model Lucy Markovic, who rose to fame on “Australia’s Next Top Model” and later walked runways for the likes of Armani and Versace, has died age 27.

‘Chicken jockey’ trend hits some movie theatres in Canada

Some Minecraft fans in Canada are going wild over the 'chicken jockey' trend while watching the new blockbuster movie.

Eric Dane shares that he has been diagnosed with ALS

The 'Euphoria' and 'Grey’s Anatomy' actor announced on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

McKinney hits the mark with Carney impression on ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’

Mark McKinney’s impression of Canada’s new prime minister may be buttoned-up and intense, but he said the process of portraying Mark Carney on 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes' is loose and playful.

Ryan Reynolds urges Ontario town to rename arena after 9-year-old girl

Ryan Reynolds is urging a small town in Ontario to rename a local arena after a girl whose legacy, according to the Canadian actor, changed the lives of 'thousands of children.'

Dr. Robby from ‘The Pitt’ is the TV hero we need right now

Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch is the doctor you want standing over you in an emergent situation. He may be a fictional character on a scripted television show, but the hype of this physician serving on the frontlines in a Pittsburgh emergency room on Max’s “The Pitt” is very real.

Lessons from Ted Lasso: Dalhousie University to offer course based on hit TV show

Students at Dalhousie University in Halifax, N.S., will soon be able to learn lessons from Ted Lasso.

Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Wes Anderson and, yes, Spike Lee

New films from Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Richard Linklater will compete for the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, organizers announced Thursday.