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Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Daniel Craig's ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' to screen at TIFF
Article content Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer at TIFF, hailed the diverse storytelling traditions the newly announced films represent. 'These films reflect a sweeping range of voices and styles that embodies the spirit of TIFF and our commitment to a public audience,' Lee said in a statement. Article content Article content Soderbergh's return to TIFF marks his 10th time at the festival after visiting with 1999's The Limey, 2005's Bubble, 2008's Che, 2009's The Informant, 2013's The Visitors (as a presenter), 2017's GFE – season 2 (as a producer), 2019's The Laundromat, 2021's Mr. Kneff, and last year's Presence. Article content Article content This year's official screening venues will once again include TIFF Lightbox, Roy Thomson Hall, the Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre, Cineplex's Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, Glenn Gould Studio at the Canadian Broadcast Centre, Cinema Park at David Pecaut Square, and the Royal Alexandra Theatre. TIFF's Tribute Awards Gala, which in the past has honoured well-known names like Benedict Cumberbatch, Harry Styles, Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Joaquin Phoenix and Kate Winslet, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 7. Article content In addition to the film screenings, the festival will be bringing back its popular In Conversation With… series, which features some of the biggest names in movies offering insight into their filmmaking process, as well as the popular Festival Street, which returns for opening weekend along King Street West, from Peter Street to University Avenue. Article content Article content TIFF is the largest publicly attended film festival in the world and many of the movies that Canadians first see in Toronto become big players during awards season, including this year's Best Picture winner Anora.
7NEWS
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
New and noteworthy beauty products in 2025: Bubble Skincare, Givenchy, Moroccanoil and more
We're over half way through 2025 and there's hundreds of innovative beauty products on our radar. From gloss-boosting hair products for sleek and shiny locks, to moisturise-boosting ceramide creams to soothe dry skin, it's the perfect time to refresh your beauty bag. Whether you're after some winter essentials or simply want to try and test some of the most highly-anticipated makeup launches — we've got you covered. Here at Best Picks, we've rounded up some of the most exciting arrivals in the land of beauty that are worth your time and money. Considering skipping the nail salon? We can't get enough of this stick-on gel polish that lasts up to 14 days, the hardest part is choosing your favourite shade among the 30 gorgeous colours. Think splurge-worthy foundation from a designer brand to a viral moisturiser under $30, these are the latest arrivals we're loving. 1. Bubble Power Wave Moisturiser, $28 at Priceline As someone with year-round dry skin, winter weather always causes havoc on my complexion. But Bubble's newest member of the moisturising family, Power Wav e, has been a game-changer. It's thick, luscious and absorbs easily into the skin without feeling greasy or uncomfortable. Perfect for night time application if you're looking for something nourishing, or great for AM use if you are in need of soothing sensitive or irritated skin thanks to the jojoba oil. 2. Bouf Flouf Factor Growth Tonic, $34.95 at Priceline When this hair growth brand first launched, they sold a product every second in the very first hour. Once you try it, you'll understand why. I was given the opportunity to secretly try and test Bouf's Flouf Factor Growth Tonic a few months back, and now I am starting to see a dramatic difference after using religously twice a day. Not only is my hair growing considerably faster than usual, but my strands are appearing thicker, with less shed ending up on my hair brush. Formulated with natural activies, a whopping 97 per cent of users saw less hair in the shower after 120 days of use. 3. Givenchy Prisme Libre Glow Serum Foundation, $100 at Sephora Skin-loving products are all the rage, and for good reason. Makeup that can nourish the complexion at the same time is always going to get my tick of approval. Givenchy's new Glow Serum Foundation does just that — after three weeks the formula gives skin a much more radiant and hydrated finish. Offering medium coverage without feeling heavy, it's the perfect day to night foundation that is easy to blend and apply for all skin types, even dry. 4. Dermal Therapy Overnight Face Repair, $21.99 at Amazon Remember the viral $12 Lip Mask from Dermal Therapy that went bananas on TikTok? Meet her bigger sister, a luxe Overnight Face Repair cream formulation. Designed to get to work while you catch some zzz's, it's jam-packed with hyaluronic acid, peptides, ceramide and antioxidants to repair, strengthen and firm skin. The results? A silky smooth complexion in as little as eight hours. 5. Anastasia Beverly Hills Magic Touch Blush Trio, $70 at Sephora Unlike powder or liquid formulas, cream blushes are incredibly buildable, so you can achieve a subtle pop of colour or a bold rosy cheek. The latest arrival to grace Anastasia Beverly Hills' makeup line-up is the Magic Touch Blush Trio, three gorgeous shades with a matte finish. In-built into a travel-friendly casing, this silky, gel-like formula is perfect for make-up free days or full face coverage, and can even be applied to the lips, eyes and cheeks for a flushed effect. 6. Moroccanoil High Shine Gloss Mask, $50 at Adore Beauty We're all dreaming of sleek, shiny locks but achieving hydrated strands is a whole other ball game. Instead of heading to the salon, try out Moroccanoil's new mask to instantly boost shine and soften, all from the comfort of your own home. Skip your conditioner and apply a generous amount to your strands. Comb through to evenly distribute and wait at least seven minutes before thoroughly rinsing. The results? Serious gloss that even the celebs would be jealous of. 7. JSHealth Vitamins Hair + Energy For Men, $49.99 at JSHealth Calling all men — this one is for you; JSHealth Vitamins Hair + Energy For Men has just landed. Here to help with overall hair health, it follows the success of the brand's OG formula for women, designed to support growth, strength and thickness of strands. Each bottle contains 60 film coated tablets. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
"Fu— you guys... we are in a war zone now" - Goran Dragic explains why the Heat avoided everyone in the Orlando Bubble
"Fu— you guys... we are in a war zone now" - Goran Dragic explains why the Heat avoided everyone in the Orlando Bubble originally appeared on Basketball Network. For a brief moment in 2020, everything in the world stopped due to the COVID pandemic outbreak. Streets were empty, arenas were silent and the NBA was suddenly on hold. But eventually, just like everything in life, the show had to go on. Advertisement The league came up with a never-before-seen solution: an isolated, fan-less environment inside Disney World, where players would quarantine and finish the season in what was called "The New Normal." The Bubble was born right there. Twenty-one teams were surviving the new environment, and then there was the Miami Heat squad. No distractions, no noise, just business and being absolutely locked in. One of the key guys who can attest to their relentless mentality was Goran Dragic. The Slovenian lefty explained how everyone from the Heat was staying close together, not mixing with the other players in that complex, also sharing quite a unique approach; they were just plain "rude" to everyone else. Advertisement "Yeah, we didn't talk to nobody. We were like, fu– you guys, we not talking," Dragic recalled in an exclusive interview with Basketball Network. "It was so funny, because you have all your ex-teammates, they walk by you, and you are just nothing. We are in a war zone now…" the retired guard added. The Heat used the negativity to their advantage It was obvious back then that this was something that the professionals weren't used to. Many players were open about how tough it was to be away from their families for that long, without their fans to support them when they really needed it and with all those rigorous testing routines. To be completely honest, one can only imagine how surreal the whole thing felt, even from the outside looking in. Advertisement However, instead of letting the environment drain them, the Heat flipped the script and used it to bond between themselves even more. There was no hanging out with friends from other teams, no catching up with old teammates in the hallways. It was just them and the boring routine of the Bubble. That was part of what made the Heat team so dangerous in Orlando. As the competition progressed, they looked even better than before, while their opponents seemed somewhat lost at that moment. Related: "All those muscles aren't gonna help you tonight" - Kevin McHale recalls when Bird trash-talked young and overly-muscular Anthony Mason The injuries derailed Dragic and the dream What followed was one of the most unexpected runs in modern NBA history. The Heat bulldozed through the Indiana Pacers, knocked off the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, and outlasted the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Erik Spoelstra's men looked invincible. But, then, injuries happened just as it looked like they were going to go all the way for the first time since LeBron James left. Advertisement Dragic was at the center of it all, averaging 19.1 points per game in the playoffs before suffering a heartbreaking foot injury in the Finals. And to this day, he believes they would've gone all the way if they were at full strength. "I mean, of course, I'm always gonna say yes," Dragic said about their title chances. "You have to be confident, especially in the NBA. Not only me, even Bam Adebayo got hurt." That Heat team carried a "war zone" mentality from day one, and if you ask The Dragon, that edge would've taken them all the way. Only if they had been healthy... Related: Goran Dragic opens up about how talented but wildly inconsistent Michael Beasley was: "He just told me, 'Today's just not my day to play'" This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Pink Villa
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Are RIIZE's Wonbin and aespa's Giselle dating? Fans connect dots based on their ‘eye rolls'
Dating rumors between RIIZE's Wonbin and aespa's Giselle have resurfaced. And this time, the trigger is something as minor as an emoji. Yet, what appears trivial to some has become a hot topic online. It reignited speculation that had previously died down. Wonbin and Giselle's repeated use of the 'eye-roll' emoji A trending post on Pann, a popular Korean online community, recently drew massive attention. The post compiled screenshots of both Wonbin and Giselle using the 'eye-roll' emoji on multiple occasions. The original poster pointed out that both idols frequently used the eye-roll emoji in their interactions with fans. This sparked renewed curiosity about their connection. The emoji use dates back to September 2023, when a fan directly asked Wonbin during a fan sign why he seemed to favor it so much. In response, he said, 'It's kind of the vibe I give off. People say it looks like me.' Coincidentally, around the same period, fans noticed that Giselle was also fond of using the same emoji, particularly in her messages through Bubble, a platform idols use to communicate with fans. Since then, both stars have consistently included the emoji in replies, particularly on platforms like Weverse, further adding fuel to the fire. Wonbin and Giselle's old dating rumors resurface This isn't the first time fans have connected dots between the two idols. Previous rumors had emerged based on what some netizens believed were shared phrases in their messages and similar tones in replies. Others even claimed that the two were spotted wearing identical or 'couple' accessories. Though none of these past instances were confirmed, they generated considerable online chatter. RIIZE and aespa's fans reaction As the post began trending, netizens were quick to voice their opinions. Many dismiss the claims as an overreach. Several comments mocked the idea that an emoji could serve as evidence of a romantic connection. They call the rumors 'forced' and 'delusional.' Some fans also expressed fatigue over the constant speculation. They state that idols often mimic trends or share similar online habits, especially when frequently interacting with their fanbase. Still, a small portion of fans remain curious. They continue to speculate whether the pattern of similarities is coincidental or intentional.
Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Goblin star Lee Dong Wook asks fans to ‘unfollow' him after hate comments flood messaging app: ‘ I'm at a point in my life where things…'
K-drama star Lee Dong Wook, usually the calm type, lost his cool on social media after getting hit with a barrage of hate comments. The Divorce Insurance star is one of the few celebs who actually interacts with fans in real time through Bubble, a messaging app that lets paid subscribers track every move and update. But Lee's recent messages on the platform left fans stunned. In a long, pointed note, he called out the ones who found his messages 'disturbing' and fired back: Why don't they just unsubscribe already? Also read: Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hee break marriage myth in Divorce Insurance streaming on Prime Video: 'Don't go all-in' Lee has been active on Bubble for a while now. Lately, K-pop idols like TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, SHINee, EXO, and Red Velvet have been all over the platform, along with celebs like Hyeri and other K-drama stars. And while most fans use it to support and shower love on their artists, Lee revealed that he's actually been getting attacked by some subscribers. It went as far as people asking him not to send any messages at all. But instead of lashing out, Lee kept his cool and got curious. 'It's nice because there is no lag today. Hey, but I'm really curious about something, so could you please answer for me? It's not because I'm mad; I'm just genuinely curious,' he wrote (translated via Koreaboo). The Tale of the Nine Tailed star then added, 'Why do they tell me to stop sending messages because it disrupts them at work? I'm seriously curious about the psychological aspect of saying something like that.' Also read: Lee Dong-wook, the master of the supernatural: Revisiting Tale of the Nine Tailed, and the best scene in his career The actor further asked why these subscribers say such things instead of just removing him from the list, turning off their alerts, or simply deleting the app if they're so frustrated. 'I'm honestly not mad at all; I'm just genuinely curious as to why they're like that,' he continued, adding, 'I ignore them, but I see those messages every time I come on here. Why are they like that all the time??' Still, he made sure not to throw shade at the ones who do support him. 'From an economic perspective, I'm thankful that people pay to subscribe to me,' he said, adding that he's even thankful to the ones who leave bad comments—but what he really wants to understand is the psychology behind it. 'Why are they like that on a paid subscription service… I mean, I'm thankful for it.' Lee, in the end, said that whatever the point is, he's at a stage in life where he doesn't get hurt over such things. He added that he just wants to see the expression on those anti-fans' faces when they write such messages without any consideration. He signed off saying, 'Whether it's to seek attention, keep at it… it's a win for me. I guess this mystery will be left unsolved for eternity. Anyway, recommend something for dinner. I'm always the one recommending things for you guys.' On the work front, the Goblin star recently headlined Prime Video's The Divorce Insurance. He is currently starring in Disney+'s' Nice Guy alongside actor Lee Sung Kyung.
