Famed Quebec actor and acting professor fired due to allegations of harassment

MONTREAL — A renown Quebec actor and professor at the province’s music and dramatic arts conservatory has been fired from his job following allegations of “psychological...

Opening act for Hedley cancelled at Monday’s Quebec City concert

TORONTO — Hedley’s opening act for Monday night’s concert in Quebec City was cancelled after rape allegations against the embattled band’s lead singer Jacob Hoggard recently...

Carlo surprise visits Angelica at event

People cannot get over the possibility of ex-lovers and on-screen partners Angelica Panganiban and Carlo Aquino. Period. As much as the two claim that they really...

Mark Bautista tells story of sexual abuse

Iya Villania, Drew Arellano reveal gender of baby no. 2

MANILA, Philippines—Actress and television host Iya Villania and husband, travel show host Drew Arellano, will be welcoming a new addition to their family this year, and...

Saara Chaudry of ‘The Breadwinner’ among ACTRA Award winners

TORONTO – The star of the Oscar-nominated animated Canadian co-production “The Breadwinner” was among the honourees at the ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Toronto actress Saara Chaudry,...

Adine Pintilie’s “Touch Me Not” wins Berlin’s Golden Bear

BERLIN — Director Adine Pintilie’s “Touch Me Not” has won the top Golden Bear prize at the Berlin International Film Festival. The movie, which follows the...

Janney thought film acclaim eluded her then came ‘I Tonya’

LOS ANGELES—The Academy Awards seem like formality when it comes to the best supporting actress category this year. Since the world devoured Allison Janney’s brilliantly acidic...

Sharon confesses awkward reunion with Gabby

While their reunion on-screen sent their fans some of the wildest emotions after missing them for 26 years, ex-couple and ex-on screen partners Sharon Cuneta and...

Ursula K. Le Guin wins posthumous prize for essay writing

NEW YORK — The late Ursula K. Le Guin was among the recipients of literary honours presented Tuesday night by PEN America. The science fiction/fantasy author’s...