The CBC, Canada: Art & Design


03/09/2026 10:12 AM
Live Nation, U.S. Department of Justice reach settlement in antitrust trial
the black and red live nation logo is visible in the background, and the ticketmaster logo is visible on a phone screen in the foreground

The proposed settlement, which still needs judge approval, includes a number of terms, including an agreement by Live Nation to cap ticketing service fees and allow venues to sell some tickets through competing platforms rather than Ticketmaster exclusively. A number of states expressed discontent with the settlement vowed to continue fighting the case without the federal government.


03/09/2026 02:11 PM
Woman arrested following gunshots fired near Rihanna's L.A. home
a woman in a brown oversized jacket poses for the camera at a red carpet event

No one was injured in the shooting. A 35-year-old woman was later taken into custody and the suspect has been booked on suspicion of attempted murder.


03/07/2026 04:00 AM
Meet the microdramas drawing in viewers — and creating entertainment jobs in Canada
a man and a woman with glasses and headphones, plus another man, look at a set of screens capturing the action happening on a film set

Packed with revenge tropes and high-drama plots, microdramas are served up in one- to two-minute chunks in a vertical aspect ratio, straight to your smartphone. Producers say it's the “future” of the entertainment industry, but fans and unions still have issues with the quality, and how performers will be protected.


03/06/2026 03:35 PM
Daryl Hannah denounces portrayal in JFK Jr.-Carolyn Bessette series Love Story
A woman with long hair and wearing a white shirt over a black bustier stands against a dark background.

Daryl Hannah has issued a scathing response to the new TV series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn Bessette, denouncing the way she's been portrayed in the FX and Hulu show as false, damaging and misogynistic.


03/06/2026 02:22 PM
Heated Rivalry show creator Jacob Tierney's next project is another CanLit adaptation
A smiling man wearing glasses sits in front of a studio microphone.

Heated Rivalry showrunner Jacob Tierney will write, direct and executive produce new series Alexander, adapted from Vancouver author Annabel Lyon's 2009 novel The Golden Mean, Netflix announced Thursday.


03/05/2026 05:25 PM
HBO's future on Crave uncertain as Paramount Skydance acquires Warner Bros. Discovery in merger
A view of a white metal structure, cylindrical with a conical top, and a blue "Paramount" logo on the front, standing in the foreground with a city and snow covered mountains behind.

It's not clear if the U.S. studio mega-merger will affect existing agreements that Warner Bros. Discovery has with Canadian broadcasters and streamers, like Crave, and whether Canadian viewers will have to subscribe to yet another service to watch their favourite shows.


03/05/2026 10:49 AM
Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence
a woman with blonde hair and a silver top poses in front of a blue background

The singer was briefly held in detention before she was released on Thursday morning with a May 4 court date, according to local authorities.


03/05/2026 11:11 AM
Sarah J. Maas reveals 2 new books in romantasy series, admits it was 'a long time coming'
A lineup of colourful books

After five long years of waiting, bestselling author Sarah J. Maas has announced the release dates for not one but two new books in her wildly popular romantasy series A Court of Thorns and Roses.


03/05/2026 09:44 AM
Brady Bunch house in L.A. granted historic landmark status
a wood paneled and stone two story home sits behind a neatly landscaped front lawn. on the street in front, a yellow old car sits parked.

L.A. City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the house in the San Fernando Valley a historic-cultural monument, which protects the property against demolition or major renovations.


03/04/2026 08:00 AM
Mike Myers, Hazel Mae among recipients of special 2026 Canadian Screen Awards honours
A close-up image of a man with white hair and wearing a black button-down shirt, sitting in a chair on a stage and speaking with a microphone in his left hand and gesturing outward with his right hand.

Canadian Screen Week takes place in Toronto from May 27 to May 31, culminating with the Canadian Screen Awards ceremony honouring the best in the country's cinema, television and digital media.


03/04/2026 11:04 PM
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returns Toronto film critics award, says support for Palestine cut from speech
a woman with her hair pulled back and a smile on her face and long earrings and a black shirt

Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers says she is returning her Toronto Film Critics Association Award after a portion of her acceptance speech expressing support for Palestine was cut out.


03/03/2026 07:26 PM
Live Nation's antitrust trial is underway in the U.S. What's at stake in the case?
the red and black Live Nation logo visible on a screen behind a phone in the foreground with the blue and white ticketmaster logo

The antitrust trial between Ticketmaster’s parent company and the U.S. Department of Justice got underway with opening statements on Tuesday. The case could force a breakup of Ticketmaster and Live Nation and have ripple effects in Canada — but experts say it’s still early, and bets on the outcome are off the table.


03/02/2026 11:35 AM
Catherine O'Hara wins posthumous Actor Award for role in The Studio
on a large screen, the words "Female actor in a comedy series" are shown in light pink tones, alongside the image of catherine ohara. A man in a suit stands behind a podium on a stage and formally dressed audience members stand, clapping

The crowd got to their feet to give O'Hara a standing ovation when she was announced as the winner. Co-star Seth Rogen called O'Hara both kind and a genius in his speech while accepting the award on her behalf.


03/02/2026 04:48 AM
Michael B. Jordan, Jessie Buckley take top prizes at Actor Awards; Catherine O'Hara honoured
man holding awards

'Sinners' also won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild's 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards.


02/27/2026 04:00 AM
Even Neve Campbell can't save controversy-laden Scream 7
A frantic-looking woman holding a gun speaks on a cellphone.

Scream 7 may mark the return of scream queen Neve Campbell to the long-running slasher franchise, but it's nowhere near a high-water mark for the series.


03/01/2026 06:38 PM
The must-see red carpet looks from the 2026 Actor Awards
Left to right: a woman in a red gown, a woman in a silver sequinned gown, a man in a suit, a woman in a white gown.

Wunmi Mosaku, Teyana Taylor, Connor Storrie, Kate Hudson and more standout looks from the SAG-AFTRA celebration.


02/20/2026 06:29 PM
Netflix backs away from Warner Bros. bid, clearing the way for Paramount. Here’s a breakdown of both deals
water town with WB logo in the centre in the middle of hills of greenery in Burbank, California

Netflix is backing away from its bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's assets, saying ‌the deal was "no longer financially attractive" after Paramount Skydance revised its rival offer. Here's a look at what Netflix had proposed and what Paramount's bid could mean now.


02/27/2026 09:36 AM
The 'crisis'? The 'pinnacle'? For Bridgerton, the word orgasm wouldn't quite do
A woman in a black dress poses.

Bridgerton's creators speak of the interesting euphemisms they went through to give their characters' dialogue a ring of truth.


02/26/2026 06:46 PM
Netflix backs away from offer to buy Warner Bros. after Paramount submits revised bid
Netflix building

Netflix on Thursday signalled it was backing away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio assets, saying ‌the deal was no longer financially attractive after Paramount Skydance revised its offer for the coveted Hollywood studio to a $31-a-share offer.


02/25/2026 04:00 AM
From James Van Der Beek to Eric Dane, what's behind the celebrity crowdfunding backlash
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In what feels to some like a sea change in acceptable behaviour, celebrities and those close to them have been calling for everyday fans to contribute to grassroots fundraising efforts. Not everyone thinks that's OK.