Arts & Entertainment

The French animated film Arco is receiving a North American English-dub release this weekend after festival screenings and an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, and it features voices including Mark Ruffalo, Natalie Portman and Will Ferrell.

Actor John Leguizamo posted on Instagram saying ICE supporters should unfollow him after reports that two civilians were killed by ICE agents, and he is scheduled to appear at a live event at The Public Theater on January 31.

Shirley Raines died on Tuesday, January 27 at her Henderson, Nevada home, and the cause of death has not been revealed; her nonprofit Beauty2thestreetz announced the news on Instagram to more than one million followers.

KPop Demon Hunters received a Best Animated Feature nomination at the 98th Academy Awards, extending Netflix's streak in that category; Netflix reports the film has 325.1 million views.

Kurt Russell had overlapping shoots for Monarch season 2 and The Madison, so Taylor Sheridan and Michelle Pfeiffer worked with Paramount+ to film his season 1 scenes early during season 2 production; The Madison premieres on Paramount+ March 14, 2026.

The Ontario Provincial Police say eight people were arrested on 24 charges after an investigation into alleged bribery during commercial Class A driving exams in Kingston and the Greater Toronto Area. The probe began in January at the request of the Ministry of Transportation and the accused were scheduled to appear in court.

The French animated film Arco splits its story between two futures and follows a child who travels from 2932 to 2075; Natalie Portman, who co-produced and stars in the film, said optimism is 'kind of a lie' while highlighting the film's belief in imagination.

A writer describes artisanal perfume—from Iceland’s Fischersund shop to Toronto perfumer Elizabeth Connors—and notes that some companies market 'functional' fragrances that claim mood effects while peer-reviewed evidence is limited.

Michael J. Fox appears in season 3 of Apple TV's Shrinking alongside Harrison Ford, and his cameo has been highlighted for reinforcing the show's portrayal of Parkinson's Disease.

The article reports that Bruce Springsteen released a single titled "Streets of Minneapolis" and that the song references recent deaths and protests in Minneapolis.

Bruce Springsteen released the song Streets of Minneapolis, which he dedicated to the people of Minneapolis and to victims Alex Pretti and Renee Good; he said he wrote it in response to a second deadly shooting reported to involve federal immigration agents.

Emma Heming Willis told the Conversations with Cam podcast that Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023 and that he does not appear to be aware of the diagnosis; she said he still recognizes her and their children.

OpenTable published its Canada's Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list on Jan. 28, 2026 and cites analysis of more than 900,000 diner reviews and other data. New research notes 49% of Canadians plan to dine out for Valentine's Day, while 51% say the day is increasingly about celebrating all relationships.

Drops of God returns for a second season, following half-siblings Camille and Issei as they search for the origin of a storied bottle across vineyards in France, Greece and the Republic of Georgia.

Ahead of his 30th anniversary on Today, Al Roker told People he hasn't thought about retirement and said he still feels good following past health challenges.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said he is "horrified" by a pair of fatal shootings in Minneapolis that occurred during an immigration enforcement operation, and investigations into the incidents are ongoing with no charges filed.

Reports say Michael Schumacher is reportedly sitting upright and can be pushed in a wheelchair following the 2013 skiing accident that injured him; a 2025 conviction addressed attempts to sell confidential images and records.

Neil Young announced he will give people in Greenland one year of free access to his full music catalogue, saying the offer is meant to ease stress tied to recent political remarks about Greenland.

Lionsgate says a Dirty Dancing sequel will begin filming later this year, with Jennifer Grey returning as Baby and serving as an executive producer.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms adapts George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg and presents a simpler, more character-driven tone that contrasts with earlier Game of Thrones entries.

The 1939 film Wuthering Heights will stream on HBO Max from Feb. 1, and Emerald Fennell’s new remake starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi opens in theaters on Feb. 13 amid criticism over casting and marketing.

Two-time Grammy winner Sly Dunbar has died at 73, his wife Thelma told the Jamaica Gleaner.

The 98th Academy Awards highlighted change, with Sinners setting a record for most nominations, and the Academy signing a five-year exclusive streaming deal with YouTube that begins in 2029.

Ye took out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal apologizing for past antisemitic statements and said he had lost touch with reality after a decades-old car crash and struggles with bipolar disorder.

A four-month road closure through Mount Pleasant tied to the Broadway Subway Project has left some businesses reporting sharp revenue drops, with one owner saying sales are down about 45 percent.

Roblox said its review of messages linked to missing 15-year-old Thomas Medlin found no off-platform contact or voice chat, and Medlin's whereabouts remain unknown.

The article reports that Charli xcx premiered the A24 mockumentary The Moment at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where she portrays a heightened version of herself, and notes the film opens in U.S. theaters on January 30, 2026.

Gus Kenworthy told The New Yorker that the series Heated Rivalry’s portrayal of closeted athletes moved him and echoed his own years hiding relationships, and he will compete for Team GB at the Milan Olympics.

Mona Fastvold's film The Testament of Ann Lee blends dialogue and song to depict Shaker worship, and Amanda Seyfried stars as Ann Lee.

President Donald Trump praised British soldiers on Truth Social after earlier remarks about NATO troops in Afghanistan drew condemnation from Prime Minister Keir Starmer.