Barry McPherson told People.“He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him.
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As we honour International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament on May 24, we delve into the world of Canada’s top 10 emerging female artists.
One thing every Canadian can agree on is that we have no shortage of musical talent – that being said, with the number of artists in the country, it definitely takes a lot of work to stand out from the crowd. Female musicians in particular are steadily on the rise with artists across the nation tapping into the power of social media to grow their fan bases, and it’s totally working. Canada has produced some of the world’s best artists, and now, coast-to-coast we’re seeing a new generation of chart-toppers stepping into the limelight.
Read on for 10 of our favourite emerging Canadian female artists you should add to your playlists (so you can say you were an early fan).
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ZeinaOur favourite song: “Nasty”
Zeina combines her Arabic roots with her French background to create mesmerizing music. You’ve likely heard her song “Give Me Time” all over TikTok, but her other tracks are definitely worth checking out, too. While her career is just taking off, we expect big things from this Montreal-based performer.
FaouziaOur favourite song: “RIP, Love”
Though still a rising artist, Manitoba-based Faouzia is a Morrocan-Canadian artist who has already had the opportunity to work with names like John Legend, Galantis and David Guetta. Only 22 years old, Faouzia has been fostering her love for music since childhood and has racked up a number of musical awards, even scoring a nomination for the 2022 Junos.
Tate McRaeOur favourite song: “what’s your problem?”
If you haven’t heard of Tate McRae, where have you been? The 19-year-old
Barry McPherson told People.“He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him.
Seth Meyers’ upcoming tour.The “Late Night With Seth Meyers” host and former ‘Saturday Night Live’ Weekend Update anchor is leaving his trademark desk behind and traveling all over North America performing stand-up live at venues from June through August.Of course, there will be a handful of NYC gigs along the way for the NYC-based performer.Over, the course of the summer run, Meyers will stop in at New York City’s City Winery on June 20, July 18 and July 24.He’ll also host the launch of the new book “Boom Chicago Presents the 30 Most Important Years in Dutch History” along with Amber Ruffin, Tarik Davis and more at Le Poisson Rouge on June 21.Finally, he’ll conclude his brief trek with back-to-back co-headlining shows with John Oliver at the Beacon Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 17 and Friday, Aug.
This story about Bill Hader and Seth Meyers and “Barry” and “Late Night” first appeared in the Comedy Series issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.The moment Bill Hader and Seth Meyers met on “Saturday Night Live,” Meyers immediately understood that Hader was a film nerd. “The first time Bill came into my office after he got hired, when he left, I somehow had a list of 12 foreign films to watch,” Meyers said during a lengthy joint interview conducted before the writers’ strike, the full version of which you can watch here or at the bottom of this article.
EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of the Tribeca Festival premiere of First Time Female Director, the Chelsea Peretti comedy in which he stars opposite Peretti, Megan Mullally, Blake Anderson and Megan Stalter, actor, comedian and writer Benito Skinner has signed with Range Media Partners for representation.
Roku has picked up the U.S. rights to the new comedy film “First Time Female Director,” which is written, directed and produced by Chelsea Peretti.
Jennifer Garner’s first starring role in a TV series, as a butt-kicking spy on 2001’s “Alias,” made her an international star and launched a movie career that includes “13 Going on 30” and “Electra.” And Sheryl Lee Ralph has spent decades building a formidable list of acting credits on TV — from the ’80s soap “Search for Tomorrow” to “Moesha” — but she’s finally getting her due as the motherly teacher Barbara Howard in “Abbott Elementary.” Garner, whose family members count themselves “Abbott” fans, recently returned to the small screen as a stepmother, Hannah, dealing with the disappearance of her husband in Apple TV+’s “The Last Thing He Told Me.” Days after Garner’s birthday, the two discuss their favorite topics: motherhood, generous co-stars and dessert.
Taylor Sheridan already has a slew of series on Paramount+ like “Tulsa King,” “Mayor Of Kingstown,” and two “Yellowstone” spinoffs, “1883” and “1923.” And good news for “Yellowstone” fans: after its fifth season concludes, new episodes will premiere on Paramount+, too (along with yet another spinoff, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” due later this year).
Taking their time. While Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer haven’t rushed to get married — their big day could be coming very soon.
Chris Stapleton fans in upstate New York are missing their shot of "Tennessee Whiskey." Stapleton postponed a performance of his "All American Road Show" scheduled for Thursday night. "Due to the ongoing air conditions in the greater Syracuse area, tomorrow night’s show at @StJosephsAmp will be rescheduled," he tweeted to fans. "All previously purchased tickets for the original date will be honored for the new date.
Concerts, baseball games, and flights in the East and Midwest are among the cancellations being wrought by the excessive smoke from more than 400 Canadian wildfires.
Academy Gold Rising career development program. Gold Rising teams up with several studios and organizations to aid students and young professionals from underrepresented communities develop their careers in the film industry. This year’s slate includes 90 students and 21 film and entertainment companies. The eight-week program kicked off on Wednesday with a two-day orientation process, consisting of a presentation on the Academy Film Archive and tours of the Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The Gold Rising program will commence with a graduation ceremony on August 10. After completion of the program, participants will be matched up with an Academy member for an eight-month mentorship experience.
No, she’s likely not returning as Wonder Woman in future DC Studios productions. And while she apparently is coming back to the “Fast & Furious” world, she’s always going to play second (or fifth) fiddle behind Vin Diesel.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Pulsar Content and Have a Good One have unveiled an exclusive clip of “Marinette,” Virginie Verrier’s biopic film about the first French female professional soccer player, ahead of its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival. The film stars Garance Marillier, the breakout star of Julia Ducournau’s “Raw” and Palme d’Or winning “Titane,” and is based on Pichon’s bestselling autobiographical book. A pioneer of French women’s soccer, Pichon held for almost two decades the record for the number of goals and caps for the French team (men/women combined). She eventually became the first French player to have a career in the U.S..
With just four days until “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” hits theatres, Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback chat about filming the franchise’s seventh instalment, plus Ramos reveals what it was like to suit up in his own autobot costume.
EXCLUSIVE: Norwegian actor Rune Temte (Time Bandits) has signed with Artist International Group for management.
A female solo traveller has told how she had to switch her hotel on holiday after a member of staff made her feel uncomfortable. The woman, in her late 20s ,was in West Africa when problems started to arise on the first night of the trip.
Looking back at Season 1 of Apple’s hit comedy series Ted Lasso, Keeley Jones (Juno Temple) is figuring out the kind of woman she wants to be, and what man could offer her the love and support she needs—all while Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) and Jamie Tartt (Phil Dunster) compete for her attention and affection.
EXCLUSIVE: With the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike entering its second month in the U.S., writers and filmmakers around the world are taking note of how these issues play out in their own countries.
Music Box studios, performing acoustic versions of three of her hit songs. Baser performed "2020s", "X&Y" and "Pretty Boys", songs showcasing her witty lyrics detailing love and loss as well as her wide range of musical influences and styles.
A leisure centre is set to close due to soaring energy bills and continuing inflationary pressures. Whitworth Leisure Centre, in Whitworth, Rochdale, is set to shut its doors in July as the council which manages the site, Rossendale Borough Council, looks to cut costs.