Lloyd Robertson Reacts To Lisa LaFlamme’s Firing: ‘She Held On To Her Own Integrity’

Sam Fender has announced that he is “taking some time off the road” in order to focus on his mental health, telling fans that it has become “exhausting feigning happiness and wellness for the sake of business”.The remainder of his US tour dates will now not go ahead, including a performance at Madison Square Garden in New York supporting Florence And The Machine this Friday.“It seems completely hypocritical of me to advocate discussion on mental health and write songs about it if I don’t take the time to look after my own mental health”, he says in a statement. “I’ve neglected myself for over a year now and haven’t dealt with things that have deeply affected me.

Wearing a black suit and tie, a visibly emotional Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, saying he will “miss her so.”

The death of Queen Elizabeth II today has had consequences for Emmy celebrations here in L.A.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Producers, studio executives and agents are hoping that when they touch down in Canada this week for the Toronto International Film Festival, things will look a lot like they did in 2019. That was the last time that the annual celebration of all things movies was at full capacity, with star-studded red carpets, packed premieres and the kind of late-night parties and boozy dinners that help grease the wheels for dealmaking. COVID changed all of that, leading to a nearly three-year hiatus for one of the major hubs of film sales and awards season launches. Last year, TIFF returned in-person, but at limited capacity, and most Hollywood players skipped it. But this time, the film industry is returning in force, hoping to sell movies, spot talent and make sense of a landscape that’s been altered by the global pandemic.

The Weeknd is giving fans a health update, following an unexpected scare onstage during his latest concert in Los Angeles, after being forced to abruptly stop his performance when he noticed vocal issues, declaring that he couldn’t give the audience “the concert that I want to give you right now.”The 32-year-old singer, who is starring in the highly anticipated HBO series ‘The Idol’ alongside Lily Rose Depp, was performing the first set of his show at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, singing his hit song ‘Can’t Feel My Face,’ when he rushed off stage.Now the singer is revealing how he is feeling after canceling the show, revealing that he will be playing his upcoming shows in Toronto, Canada. “Doctor says my voice is safe and with rest I’ll be solid and able to bring the show my TORONTO fans are waiting for.”The Weeknd also explained that a new date for his Los Angeles show will be revealed soon, sharing his appreciation for his fans.

Another setback. Justin Bieber announced that he is suspending the rest of his Justice Tour so he can continue focusing on his health.

When Alicia Keys sings her 2021 hit, «Come for Me,» she does not mean it literally. The famed singer-songwriter responded to a viral video that showed a fan aggressively kissing her on the cheek during her concert in Canada this week and revealed it was just as shocking for her as it looked. Keys was walking through the crowd at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena for her «Alicia + Keys World Tour» on Monday when a concertgoer leaned over the railing, grabbed the singer's face and planted a kiss on her cheek.  posted the video to Instagram Wednesday with the caption, «GET ALICIA KEYS OUTTA THERE RIGHT NOW!!!» To which Keys responded, «Trust me, I was like what the F***!!! Don’t she know what time it is???» A post shared by HOLLYWOOD UNLOCKED (@hollywoodunlocked)The now-viral moment happened while the GRAMMY Award-winning singer was performing “Empire State of Mind,” her 2009 collaboration with JAY-Z.

EXCLUSIVE: Allen Leech (Downton Abbey, Bohemian Rhapsody) and India Mullen (Normal People, Brassic) will lead the cast of an Irish drama series for AMC Networks’ Sundance Now and local broadcaster Virgin Media Television, we’ve learned.

Avril Lavigne was 16 years old the first time she visited Hollywood. She was so enamored with the Walk of Fame, the artist who was still two years shy from releasing the song that would catapult her to music's greatest heights laid down on a star and took a picture while wearing a hoodie emblazoned with the words «Skateboarding Is Not a Crime.»Little did she know, at the time, that she'd be back two decades later — wearing the exact same hoodie — for another photo, only this time it would be to celebrate her very own star.The «Sk8er Boi» singer received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at a frenzied Wednesday afternoon ceremony attended by her fiance, Mod Sun, and their dear friend, Machine Gun Kelly. Following the speeches, Lavigne explained to ET that she decided to bring her favorite hoodie from high school «for good luck and good vibes.»«My first time in Hollywood I came to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, then I came to Hollywood Boulevard,» the singer recalled.

The decision to end Lisa LaFlamme’s contract with CTV National News had nothing to do with her age, gender or grey hair, the head of Bell Media’s parent company said.

An open letter signed by a long list of Canadian luminaries is taking aim at Bell Media’s abrupt dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme as anchor of the company’s flagship newscast.

Bell Media’s vice president of news Michael Melling will be taking leave from the company following the exit of Lisa LaFlamme, an internal memo obtained by Global News says.

As he returns to Canada with the Backstreet Boys, Nick Carter’s teasing a “surprise” upcoming Canadian project, reminiscing about performing with Drake in Toronto and sending well-wishes to Shawn Mendes as the 24-year-old popstar tackles mental health challenges.

Holly Jones As “Virgin River” Season 4 launched on July 18 to become Netflix’s No. 1 most watched TV series in the world, its producer, Vancouver’s Reel World Management and literary source, New York Times best selling novelist Robyn Carr, are re-teaming, to launch another big bold broad global audience play, “Sullivan’s Crossing,”This time they partner with Canada’s CTV and Fremantle, which is handling international distribution. Fremantle has shared in exclusivity with Variety first look behind-the-scenes photos of the series’ shoot.“Sullivan’s Crossing” forms part of RTL Group-owned Fremantle’s drive into English-language production both in the U.K., –  where it triumphed this year with BBC One’s “The Responder,” starring Martin Freeman – and beyond, in Australia and now Canada.

Canadian TV viewers were shocked when longtime “CTV National News” anchor Lisa LaFlamme was let go by the network’s parent company, Bell Media.

Olivia Rodrigo heads out of the Bowery Ballroom following a performance in New York City on Friday (August 19).