Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song welcome their first child together
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song have welcomed a new baby named after the actor's late sister.
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Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt join Oscars starry presenting cast
The Oscars are aiming to be more like a movie than a television show and enlisting A-list stars like Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon to help hand out statuettes.
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Kanye agrees with Kim on joint custody in divorce response
Kanye West agrees with Kim Kardashian West that they should have joint custody of their four children and neither of them need spousal support, according to new divorce documents.
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Prince Philip vs Philip of 'The Crown': Fact and fiction
Prince Philip dwelled in his wife's shadow, and the same goes for Philip in 'The Crown,' as the title makes plain. But some episodes take a fuller measure of the man, or at least the character.
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Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy 1 sneakers, valued at over $1 million, to be sold
A pair of Kanye West's first Nike Yeezy sneakers, which he debuted on stage at the Grammys, are to be sold, with Sotheby's predicting the shoes could fetch in excess of $1 million.
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Luke Bryan to miss first 'American Idol' live show due to COVID-19 diagnosis
'American Idol' judge Luke Bryan is sitting out the first live show after testing positive for COVID-19, the singer announced on Monday.
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Grimes shows off the 'beautiful alien scars' she's had tattooed across her back
Canadian musician Grimes has unveiled the 'beautiful alien scars' she's had tattooed across her entire back.
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Robert Durst murder trial resumes May 17 after virus delay
The murder trial of eccentric New York real estate heir Robert Durst will resume next month after more than a yearlong hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, a judge said Monday.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda, mayor open new Times Square vaccine site
'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda joined New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday at the grand opening of a Times Square COVID-19 vaccination site intended to jump-start the city's entertainment industry.
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Weinstein challenges extradition to face California charges
A lawyer for convicted movie producer Harvey Weinstein on Monday challenged Weinstein's extradition to California to face charges of assaulting five women, citing a paperwork technicality after his requests for a 'humanitarian' delay to attend to Weinstein's medical needs were rejected.
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Sidelined last year, the Met Gala is returning -- twice
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday that the annual high-wattage celebration of both fashion and celebrity -- held virtually last year because of the pandemic -- will return in person, first in September, and then again on its usual date on the first Monday in May.
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Canadian Emily VanCamp on reviving Sharon Carter in 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier'
Canadian actor Emily VanCamp had the help of another Canuck woman as she joined the Marvel superhero series 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' The star says Toronto-based director Kari Skogland has been instrumental in helping her reprise her role as deadly operative Sharon Carter.
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Costume Designers Guild to honour Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers
From 'Grey's Anatomy' to 'Bridgerton,' television producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers have strived to work with costume designers to visually create appealing wardrobes to help tell their character's story. Now, both women will be recognized for their successful collaborative efforts at the Costume Designers Guild Awards.
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Prince William and Prince Harry pay tribute to Prince Philip
![An eight-day period of national mourning for the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is underway in the U.K.]()
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Looking back at the Queen and her consort's royal romance
![Then-Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten were married at Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947.]()
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Speed was the primary cause of Tiger Woods' crash: officials
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A look back at the life and career of rapper-actor DMX
![The Grammy-nominated performer, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died on April 9 one week after going into 'catastrophic cardiac arrest.']()
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World record holder with 24-ft-long nails gets them cut
![Ayanna Williams' fingernails were measured at 24 ft, 0.7 in, before cutting them for the first time in 30 years.]()
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Prince Harry and Meghan launch first project with Netflix
![Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced their project on Netflix since signing a multi-year deal with the streaming giant.]()
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Movie Reviews: 3.5 stars for 'Godzilla vs. King Kong'
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Britney breaks silence on film: 'I still cry sometimes'
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Queen, Princess Margaret's relationship detailed in new book
![Andrew Morton, author of 'Elizabeth & Margaret', discusses the sisters' complex relationship.]()
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Neil Patrick Harris in isolation in Toronto ahead of filming
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Review: Does 'Godzilla vs. Kong' live up to its epic name?
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Woman arrested at Drake's Toronto mansion, police say
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Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood in the sole
![Rapper Lil Nas X has sparked a social media backlash after he released a shoe featuring the Nike logo and human blood in the soles.]()
Movie Reviews
Movie reviews: 'Nomadland' is a timely drama that shows the flip side of the American Dream
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews three new movies this week: 'Nomadland,' 'Senior Moment,' and 'Sugar Daddy.'
Movie reviews: 'Godzilla vs. Kong' is a classic, big screen match-up
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews three new movies this week: 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' 'Concrete Cowboy,' and 'French Exit.'
Movie reviews: 'Nobody' is a violent, funny mix of 'John Wick' and 'Home Alone'
CTV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews the unlikely action movie 'Nobody,' hidden camera comedy 'Bad Trip,' lo-fi sci fi flick 'Doors,' and the rape-revenge film 'Violation.'
Movie reviews: 'The Father' is a carefully crafted depiction of dementia with powerful performances
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews four new movies this week: 'The Father,' 'Yes Day,' 'Above Suspicion,' and 'Food Club.'
Movie reviews: 'Cherry' sees Tom Holland in his grittiest role to date
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews four new movies this week: 'Cherry,' 'Boogie,' 'Jump, Darling,' and 'Come True.'
Movie reviews: 'Raya and the Last Dragon' contains poignant, joyful messages of the importance of togetherness and trust
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews six new movies this week: 'Raya and the Last Dragon', 'Coming 2 America, Crisis', 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday', 'My Salinger Year' and 'The Mauritanian'.
Movie reviews: 'Minari' is simultaneously intimate and emotional
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews four new movies this week: 'Minari,' 'The Last Vermeer,' 'The Sinners,' and 'The Vigil.'
Movie reviews: 'Flora & Ulysses' highlights the small, heroic things we do in everyday life
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews three new movies this week: 'Flora & Ulysses,' 'I Care a Lot,' and 'Supernova.'
Canada
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Ontario schools closing to in-person learning indefinitely as COVID-19 cases soar
Ontario schools will stay closed indefinitely to in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the province.
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Matthew de Grood granted additional freedoms ahead of potential transition to group home
The Calgary man found not criminally responsible for the deaths of five people at a house party in 2014 may make unsupervised outings in Edmonton at the discretion of his medical team, and the families of his victims are outraged.
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Polls close as Yukon residents take part in pandemic-era territorial election
Polls have closed across Yukon and votes are being counted as three main parties vie to form the territory's next government.
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Why some Canadians believe delaying their COVID-19 vaccination is the ethical choice
Canadians are having to find their own answers to the ethical question of when it is right for them to get the COVID-19 vaccine: as soon as they are eligible or after more vulnerable Canadians have gotten their dose.
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Canadian snowbirds landing in U.S. border towns to avoid quarantine hotels
As snowbirds return to Canada, some are opting to fly into the U.S. and hire a car service to drive them home to avoid the mandatory three-day stay at a quarantine hotel.
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Third wave of COVID-19: B.C. adds 3,289 cases, 18 deaths over the weekend
Another 3,289 cases of COVID-19 and 18 related deaths were recorded over the weekend in British Columbia, which is grappling with its record-breaking third wave of the pandemic.
World
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Defence set to take turn in ex-cop's trial in Floyd death
The defence for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death was set to start presenting its case Tuesday, following 11 days of a prosecution narrative that combined wrenching video with clinical analysis by medical and use-of-force experts to condemn Derek Chauvin's actions.
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'Huge' explosion rocks St. Vincent as volcano keeps erupting
La Soufriere volcano fired an enormous amount of ash and hot gas early Monday in the biggest explosive eruption yet since volcanic activity began on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent late last week, with officials worried about the lives of those who have refused to evacuate.
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G7 urges Russia to stop 'provocations,' de-escalate on Ukraine
The G7 called on Russia to stop its 'provocations' and 'de-escalate tensions' following its troop build-up on the border with Ukraine.
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Hawaii to allow some nurses to perform abortions
Gov. David Ige on Monday signed legislation that would make Hawaii the latest state to allow some nurses to perform abortions.
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Japan to start releasing Fukushima water to sea in 2 years
Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.
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'I will miss my grandpa,' William and Harry pay tribute to Prince Philip
Prince William said on Monday that he would miss 'grandpa' Prince Philip but that the late duke would have wanted the family to get on with the job. Prince Harry also paid tribute to his grandfather.
Lifestyle
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Learning that you have diabetes can be extremely overwhelming. Whether it's Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, a patient often has to undergo swift lifestyle changes to treat the chronic illness and its subsequent symptoms.
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Terry Fox's legacy of resilience resonates during COVID-19 crisis, says brother
It was 41 years ago to the day on Monday that Terry Fox dipped his artificial leg into the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Spear in St. John's, Nfld., to start his Marathon of Hope in support of cancer research.
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Major training: Biden dog gets help adjusting to White House
U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden's dog Major will get professional help adjusting to the White House after a pair of biting incidents last month.
Sports
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Hall finds a new home, but most teams opt for depth on NHL trade deadline day
The 17 trades consummated before the NHL's trade deadline were the fewest since the league's lockout shortened 2012-13 campaign.
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Calgary Flames trade away Bennett, Rittich, but not throwing towel in on the season
The Sam Bennett era is officially over in Calgary. Bennett, who was the highest Flames draft pick at fourth overall, is headed to the Florida Panthers.
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'Super Fan' prepares for Tokyo Olympics without foreign fans
After local organizers have barred tourists because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some Olympic 'super fans' are disappointed that they cannot attend the event in Tokyo.
Business
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Households expect return to pre-pandemic spending within a year, Bank of Canada says
Canadian household spending will eclipse earnings in the coming months as vaccinations increase and uncertainty from the pandemic recedes, The Bank of Canada said in a report released Monday.
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S&P/TSX composite falls as base metals and health-care drop, offset by financials
Canada's main stock index closed lower as weakness in base metals and cannabis companies offset gains in the financials and consumer discretionary sectors on Monday.
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Pattie Lovett-Reid: Housing affordability is rapidly becoming a personal and political issue
Levels of both employment and savings are strong, yet 36 per cent of non-homeowners under the age of 40 have given up on owning a home. And what is worse: 62 per cent of Canadians say that most people will be priced out of the housing market in the next decade, according to the RBC Spring Housing Poll. CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid takes a closer look in her column on CTVNews.ca.
Autos
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Drivers wanted: Record demand at Uber as U.S. vaccinations rise
Uber is offering sign-up bonuses and other incentives for drivers as it faces record demand for rides and meal delivery.
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Biden sees 'win' for U.S. in electric vehicle battery deal
Two big South Korean electric vehicle battery makers said Sunday they have settled a long-running trade dispute that will allow one company to move ahead with plans to manufacture batteries in Georgia. U.S. President Joe Biden called it "a win for American workers and the American auto industry."
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White House convening summit with top execs on chip shortage
Almost 20 major companies worried about a global semiconductor chip shortage will send senior executives to a White House summit Monday, a senior official said on Friday.
Entertainment
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Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song welcome their first child together
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song have welcomed a new baby named after the actor's late sister.
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Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt join Oscars starry presenting cast
The Oscars are aiming to be more like a movie than a television show and enlisting A-list stars like Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon to help hand out statuettes.
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Kanye agrees with Kim on joint custody in divorce response
Kanye West agrees with Kim Kardashian West that they should have joint custody of their four children and neither of them need spousal support, according to new divorce documents.
Health
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Some blood pressure medication linked to higher risk of skin cancer, study finds
A Canadian study has found that certain blood-pressure medications are linked to a higher risk of skin cancer in seniors.
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Third wave of COVID-19 'wreaking havoc' on Toronto, top doctor says
Toronto's top doctor says that at the current rate of transmission the city could see 2,500 new COVID-19 cases per day by the end of April.
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Tweaked COVID-19 vaccines in testing aim to fend off variants
Dozens of Americans are rolling up their sleeves for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine -- this time, shots tweaked to guard against a worrisome mutated version of the virus.
Politics
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UPDATED | Air Canada, Canadian government reach agreement in $5.9-billion 'liquidity program'
Air Canada and the federal government have reached an agreement on a $5.9-billion aid package that the company says will speed up customer refunds, protect industry jobs and return service to some communities that were shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PM talking to opposition leaders ahead of budget, as O'Toole balks at basic income
Kicking off a new stretch of House of Commons sitting weeks and ahead of next Monday's 2021 federal budget, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has planned conversations with the opposition party leaders this week, talking first to his Conservative and Bloc Quebecois counterparts on Monday.
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Canada scraps export permits for drone technology to Turkey
Canada on Monday scrapped export permits for drone technology to Turkey after concluding that the equipment had been used by Azeri forces fighting Armenia in the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, said Foreign Minister Marc Garneau.
Sci-Tech
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Canada's Telesat takes on Musk and Bezos in space race to provide fast broadband
Canada's Telesat is racing to launch a low-earth-orbit satellite constellation to provide high-speed global broadband from space, pitting the satellite communications firm founded in 1969 against two trailblazing billionaires, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
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New species of frog unearthed in Peruvian Amazon jungle
A new species of marsupial frog has been discovered in Peru's Amazon jungle, the state service for natural protected areas said on Monday.
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Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's 1961 mission encountered glitches and emergencies, but his quiet composure under pressure helped make him the first human in space 60 years ago.