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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.

New York jury awards US$1.68 billion to women who accused writer and director Toback of sexual abuse

A New York jury on Wednesday awarded US$1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse and other crimes over a span of 35 years, according to lawyers representing the plaintiffs.

Live from London, it’s Saturday night! SNL taking sketch comedy across the pond

Wait, London? You heard that correctly. Saturday Night Live announced Thursday that it plans to launch a British version of the U.S. sketch comedy show that is celebrating its 50th anniversary across the pond.

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after being shot by police

Jillian Shriner, an author and the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was involved in a situation with police that resulted in her being shot by law enforcement and subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Woman can testify Weinstein used force to rape her despite his acquittal, judge rules

An accuser will be allowed to use the word 'force' in her testimony at Harvey Weinstein’s retrial even though the disgraced movie mogul was acquitted of a rape charge that alleged he used physical force against her, a judge ruled Wednesday.

‘It makes me a bit sad’: ‘White Lotus’ star Aimee Lou Wood doesn’t love all the talk about her teeth

Aimee Lou Wood has been getting a lot of attention for her distinctive gap-tooth appearance, with many praising it as refreshingly authentic for Hollywood. But the 'White Lotus' star is not too happy about the fixation on her looks.

Casting open for first-ever Canadian spinoff of MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’

Casting is now open for the first-ever Canadian iteration of MTV’s hit reality series “Jersey Shore.”

U.K. to host Europe’s first Universal theme park

Universal will build its first European theme park in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday, unveiling a mega deal which could create thousands of jobs and attract millions of tourists.

‘White Lotus’ creator Mike White fires back after Quebec composer’s harsh words

Days after the highly-anticipated season finale of The White Lotus, creator Mike White has fired back at the Quebec composer who had some harsh words about his experience working on the hit HBO show.

Arcade Fire returns with single ‘Year of the Snake,’ date for new album

The Montreal rock act Arcade Fire has released a new single and music video for “Year of the Snake,” a taste of their upcoming seventh studio album “Pink Elephant.”

‘A Minecraft Movie’ has made chicken jockey a viral thing

Leave it to Jack Black to be involved in something over the top.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex opens up about ‘scary’ condition after childbirth

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has spoken about suffering from postpartum preeclampsia, calling the potentially fatal condition 'so rare and so scary.'

‘That’s the link to The Last of Us’: UBC research looks at deadly fungi

Ahead of the highly anticipated second season premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us, UBC researchers are studying the impacts of global warming on certain species of fungi.