Matthew McConaughey is celebrating reaching the NY Times bestsellers list — again.
On Friday, the actor shared a video to Instagram that sees a grateful McConaughey being celebrated by his family upon his debut picture book Just Because — released last week — reaching the top spot on the Children’s Picture Books list.
In the adorable clip, McConaughey shares a sweet embrace with his sons, telling them: “Y’all were a big inspiration for this book.”
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Then, one of his three sons “thrones” him with a green beaded party favour necklace before McConaughey thanks his family for their support at the dinner table.
“Thank you all very much. It’s really cool. I got two books and both of them are number one NY Times bestsellers,” he says.
Just Because — filled with McConaughey’s...
On Friday, the actor shared a video to Instagram that sees a grateful McConaughey being celebrated by his family upon his debut picture book Just Because — released last week — reaching the top spot on the Children’s Picture Books list.
In the adorable clip, McConaughey shares a sweet embrace with his sons, telling them: “Y’all were a big inspiration for this book.”
Read More: Matthew McConaughey Talks Hitting The 10-Year Marriage Mark With Camila Alves, Offers Up Some Relationship Advice
Then, one of his three sons “thrones” him with a green beaded party favour necklace before McConaughey thanks his family for their support at the dinner table.
“Thank you all very much. It’s really cool. I got two books and both of them are number one NY Times bestsellers,” he says.
Just Because — filled with McConaughey’s...
- 9/23/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Matthew McConaughey has some interesting advice for couples.
The actor — who has been promoting his new children’s book Just Because — chatted to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey about being married to Camila Alves for over 10 years now. The pair tied the knot in 2012.
As Hickey commented on being married for 15 years herself, McConaughey responded: “Well 15, you’re in. I mean, you know, you kinda know who the other is. I think the challenge as we go on in relationships is realizing and accepting that individually, we still change.”
“We’re not the same people 10 years later, 15 years later. We have different interests, we’re growing.”
“We’re essentially who we are, but individually certain things become… personally, our priority list changes, our value list changes. We want to try new things. Or maybe we want to do something we used to do twice as much. And sometimes you’re like,...
The actor — who has been promoting his new children’s book Just Because — chatted to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey about being married to Camila Alves for over 10 years now. The pair tied the knot in 2012.
As Hickey commented on being married for 15 years herself, McConaughey responded: “Well 15, you’re in. I mean, you know, you kinda know who the other is. I think the challenge as we go on in relationships is realizing and accepting that individually, we still change.”
“We’re not the same people 10 years later, 15 years later. We have different interests, we’re growing.”
“We’re essentially who we are, but individually certain things become… personally, our priority list changes, our value list changes. We want to try new things. Or maybe we want to do something we used to do twice as much. And sometimes you’re like,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Between building safer school environments and returning to live-action film, Matthew McConaughey opens up about the incredible work he’s been doing, both on and off camera and whether he gets the same satisfaction helping others that he gets from acting.
“You know, I love making movies. I just went and acted for the first time in quite a few years. And this film called ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’, boy I rekindled. I absolutely love it,” he told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey of the upcoming project. “Being singularly obsessed with one character and just my whole world revolving around that character, it was like being on vacation.”
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The crime-thriller in question is directed by Andrew Patterson (“The Vast of Night”), though the plot remains under wraps. Aside from acting,...
“You know, I love making movies. I just went and acted for the first time in quite a few years. And this film called ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’, boy I rekindled. I absolutely love it,” he told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey of the upcoming project. “Being singularly obsessed with one character and just my whole world revolving around that character, it was like being on vacation.”
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The crime-thriller in question is directed by Andrew Patterson (“The Vast of Night”), though the plot remains under wraps. Aside from acting,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Last month, Matthew McConaughey’s wife Camila Alves revealed that her mother-in-law used to “test” her at the start of their relationship; now, McConaughey is reacting to his mom’s former strategy.
During a podcast interview last month, Alves explained how McConaughey’s mother, Mary Kathlene McCabe — nicknamed “Ma Mac” by the family — would do “all kinds of stuff” to her when she entered the picture, including calling Alves by the actor’s exes names.
“You don’t get into the McConaughey family easily.”
While speaking to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey in a new interview, McConaughey admitted it’s true, explaining: “My family is big on rites of passage and initiation, and you don’t get into the McConaughey family easily.”
“My family, we humbly wait, we make you cry, and then we pick you up and make your favourite drink.”
“We test you. And even in our own...
During a podcast interview last month, Alves explained how McConaughey’s mother, Mary Kathlene McCabe — nicknamed “Ma Mac” by the family — would do “all kinds of stuff” to her when she entered the picture, including calling Alves by the actor’s exes names.
“You don’t get into the McConaughey family easily.”
While speaking to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey in a new interview, McConaughey admitted it’s true, explaining: “My family is big on rites of passage and initiation, and you don’t get into the McConaughey family easily.”
“My family, we humbly wait, we make you cry, and then we pick you up and make your favourite drink.”
“We test you. And even in our own...
- 9/21/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Matthew McConaughey, who is looking forward to the release of his book “Just Because,” caught up with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey.
McConaughey chatted about his son Levi joining Instagram and how he feels about it. Levi posted a picture of himself reading his dad’s book “Just Because.”
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McConaughey was asked about his son posting a picture of his book and his hopes about Levi using social media.
“He’s doing some cool things that I think are worth sharing.”
“It is a real and true means… real true currency in lives. Not just kids lives but adults lives, too. There’s actually some people, whether it’s an influencer or whatever, you make some good money as well. [He’s] a very considerate young man and a cool young guy that he’s doing some...
McConaughey chatted about his son Levi joining Instagram and how he feels about it. Levi posted a picture of himself reading his dad’s book “Just Because.”
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McConaughey was asked about his son posting a picture of his book and his hopes about Levi using social media.
“He’s doing some cool things that I think are worth sharing.”
“It is a real and true means… real true currency in lives. Not just kids lives but adults lives, too. There’s actually some people, whether it’s an influencer or whatever, you make some good money as well. [He’s] a very considerate young man and a cool young guy that he’s doing some...
- 9/21/2023
- by Aashna Shah
- ET Canada
Maria Menounos is opening up about her scary battle with pancreatic cancer and welcoming her first baby via surrogacy earlier this year.
Menounos’ baby girl, Athena, was born on June 23 after 10 years of fertility struggles.
Ahead of the birth, the TV personality, 45, was battling cancer and told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey how she didn’t think she was going to make it to see her little one be born at one point.
“I thought that I was not going to make it. And my husband and I had conversations like, ‘okay, if this is what’s going to happen, this is what I would want.'”
The “Heal Squad x Maria Menounos” podcast host recalled, “It was a really scary time. Hearing you have a large mass on your pancreas is one of the most terrifying moments I think you can have.
“Initially I thought that I was not going to make it.
Menounos’ baby girl, Athena, was born on June 23 after 10 years of fertility struggles.
Ahead of the birth, the TV personality, 45, was battling cancer and told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey how she didn’t think she was going to make it to see her little one be born at one point.
“I thought that I was not going to make it. And my husband and I had conversations like, ‘okay, if this is what’s going to happen, this is what I would want.'”
The “Heal Squad x Maria Menounos” podcast host recalled, “It was a really scary time. Hearing you have a large mass on your pancreas is one of the most terrifying moments I think you can have.
“Initially I thought that I was not going to make it.
- 9/14/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Shawn Levy is speaking out on rumours that he might be taking the reins on the highly-anticipated “Avengers: Secret Wars”.
The director sat down with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey to discuss his new Netflix series based off the Pulitzer Prize winning book, “All The Light You Cannot See” during TIFF 2023.
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Asked whether he is aware of rumours attaching him to the upcoming blockbuster, Levy coyly replied, “I read that rumour, and that’s all I’m gonna say.”
Levy also shared an update on “Deadpool 3”, revealing that the film is currently “paused from shooting”, meaning that they’ve been “working on editing”.
The Canadian filmmaker went on to praise both “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, who will reprise his role as Wolverine for the third installment in the superhero franchise.
The director sat down with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey to discuss his new Netflix series based off the Pulitzer Prize winning book, “All The Light You Cannot See” during TIFF 2023.
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Asked whether he is aware of rumours attaching him to the upcoming blockbuster, Levy coyly replied, “I read that rumour, and that’s all I’m gonna say.”
Levy also shared an update on “Deadpool 3”, revealing that the film is currently “paused from shooting”, meaning that they’ve been “working on editing”.
The Canadian filmmaker went on to praise both “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, who will reprise his role as Wolverine for the third installment in the superhero franchise.
- 9/11/2023
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are back together.
On Friday, the two rappers shared “Bongos”, their first collaborative single since 2020’s smash hit “Wap”, along with a vibrant, tequila-soaked music video directed by Tanu Muino. Watch it above.
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Speaking with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey, Cardi B said that she envisioned Megan on “Bongos”, then “sent her the song” so she could write her verse.
“It was nasty,” Cardi said about the verse Megan sent her for the song. “I was like, ‘Oh girl, we going.”
“Every single time that me and Megan do a song together, we put really hard work [into it]. Like, I bust my a*s and she bust her a*s.”
After hearing the completely track, which nearly gave Cardi goosebumps, she thought, “I’m putting this out,...
On Friday, the two rappers shared “Bongos”, their first collaborative single since 2020’s smash hit “Wap”, along with a vibrant, tequila-soaked music video directed by Tanu Muino. Watch it above.
Read More: Cardi B On Reuniting With Megan Thee Stallion For ‘Bongos’ & Who Is The ‘More Serious One’ Of The Duo
Speaking with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey, Cardi B said that she envisioned Megan on “Bongos”, then “sent her the song” so she could write her verse.
“It was nasty,” Cardi said about the verse Megan sent her for the song. “I was like, ‘Oh girl, we going.”
“Every single time that me and Megan do a song together, we put really hard work [into it]. Like, I bust my a*s and she bust her a*s.”
After hearing the completely track, which nearly gave Cardi goosebumps, she thought, “I’m putting this out,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Cardi B says she and her husband Offset “owe” it to each other to renew their vows one day.
“I owe that to my husband. He owes me that,” the rapper told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey when asked if the couple, who’ve been married for six years now, have any plans on renewing their vows since, the last time Cardi spoke with us, she dished about her “very gangsta” wedding to the Migos rapper.
“I’m going all out. I want my bridesmaids to be dancing. I want to do a choreography, one-two step to my man.”
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“It’s just really the time,” Cardi said of the logistics, explaining that it would be similar to “preparing myself for my wedding” or another extravagant event.
“I feel like it will be almost...
“I owe that to my husband. He owes me that,” the rapper told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey when asked if the couple, who’ve been married for six years now, have any plans on renewing their vows since, the last time Cardi spoke with us, she dished about her “very gangsta” wedding to the Migos rapper.
“I’m going all out. I want my bridesmaids to be dancing. I want to do a choreography, one-two step to my man.”
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“It’s just really the time,” Cardi said of the logistics, explaining that it would be similar to “preparing myself for my wedding” or another extravagant event.
“I feel like it will be almost...
- 9/8/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Cardi B is sharing one shocking misconception about herself.
On the heels of her new collaboration “Bongos” — out now — with Megan Thee Stallion, in which Megan sings “people always talking like they know me,” Cardi reveals one thing people would be surprised to know about her, given that she’s so open.
“I’m very shy. Like I even be shy with Megan and she be like ‘Girl! stop!’… When it comes to me and Megan, I’m the more serious one.”
“I feel like people just think that I’m like, ‘rawr, rawr, rawr’ but I’m very like, more shy,” the rapper told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey of herself, in comparison to Megan. “I’m very shy. Like I even be shy with Megan and she be like ‘Girl! stop!’. Also, when it comes to me and Megan, I’m the more serious one.”
Cardi continues, “I’m like,...
On the heels of her new collaboration “Bongos” — out now — with Megan Thee Stallion, in which Megan sings “people always talking like they know me,” Cardi reveals one thing people would be surprised to know about her, given that she’s so open.
“I’m very shy. Like I even be shy with Megan and she be like ‘Girl! stop!’… When it comes to me and Megan, I’m the more serious one.”
“I feel like people just think that I’m like, ‘rawr, rawr, rawr’ but I’m very like, more shy,” the rapper told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey of herself, in comparison to Megan. “I’m very shy. Like I even be shy with Megan and she be like ‘Girl! stop!’. Also, when it comes to me and Megan, I’m the more serious one.”
Cardi continues, “I’m like,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
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Juggling the challenges of raising children, executing errands, and presenting you the hottest entertainment news, Et Canada’s dynamic duo, Cheryl Hickey & Brittnee Blair, understand that nothing rejuvenates their spirits like a girls’ night out. These power players excel at managing home and work, with their secret weapon being the right collection of essentials at their fingertips. Luckily, we’ve got the Shoppers Drug Mart 2023 Top Picks List with its array of best-selling products all under one roof to simplify the getting ready process, so let’s dive into their favorite picks.
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Juggling the challenges of raising children, executing errands, and presenting you the hottest entertainment news, Et Canada’s dynamic duo, Cheryl Hickey & Brittnee Blair, understand that nothing rejuvenates their spirits like a girls’ night out. These power players excel at managing home and work, with their secret weapon being the right collection of essentials at their fingertips. Luckily, we’ve got the Shoppers Drug Mart 2023 Top Picks List with its array of best-selling products all under one roof to simplify the getting ready process, so let’s dive into their favorite picks.
We’ve all been victim to the dreaded facial puffiness, particularly in the mornings, and Cheryl’s first pick offers a solution: the Quo Beauty Cooling Facial Roller. This metallic facial roller provides an instant cooling effect, promoting soothed skin and a refreshed complexion. Brittnee captures our thoughts perfectly with her remark, “Mama needs that!
- 8/29/2023
- by Etcanadadigital
- ET Canada
Canadian actress, Kortney Wilson opens up about finding happiness after “just surviving” her divorce from ex-husband, Dave Wilson with whom she co-hosted in HGTV’s home renovation show, “Making It Home With Kortney & Dave”.
The TV personality, 44, has since gotten remarried after tying the knot with entrepreneur Ryan Vella on July 9 in a romantic beach wedding.
Wilson got emotional while telling Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey about how happy she is since overcoming the hardships of her divorce.
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“I’ve met so many people who feel like their life is over post divorce or, you know, and people have gone through some hard times. And I did that. There were times when I was just surviving and we have to pick our feet up and put them in front of each other,...
The TV personality, 44, has since gotten remarried after tying the knot with entrepreneur Ryan Vella on July 9 in a romantic beach wedding.
Wilson got emotional while telling Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey about how happy she is since overcoming the hardships of her divorce.
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“I’ve met so many people who feel like their life is over post divorce or, you know, and people have gone through some hard times. And I did that. There were times when I was just surviving and we have to pick our feet up and put them in front of each other,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
As the Apple TV+ premiere date for NBA champion and basketball behemoth Steph Curry’s documentary, “Stephen Curry: Underrated”, swings around the corner, the iconic Mvp sat down with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey for a conversation about defying the typical archetype of a basketball player and his time golfing over the weekend.
Having already proved himself on the basketball court as a long-shot legend, Curry, 35, made headlines over the weekend for doing the same thing, but in a different realm of sport: golf.
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“Oh, it definitely meant something,” began Curry, who wowed with a hole-in-one on the par 3, 152-yard seventh hole at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on day two American Century Championship celebrity tournament in Stateline, Nevada.
“I’m never going to say it meant more than an NBA championship...
Having already proved himself on the basketball court as a long-shot legend, Curry, 35, made headlines over the weekend for doing the same thing, but in a different realm of sport: golf.
Read More: Watch Steph Curry Lose His Mind — And His Hat! — After Sinking a Hole-In-One At Celebrity Golf Tournament
“Oh, it definitely meant something,” began Curry, who wowed with a hole-in-one on the par 3, 152-yard seventh hole at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on day two American Century Championship celebrity tournament in Stateline, Nevada.
“I’m never going to say it meant more than an NBA championship...
- 7/17/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Renowned chef and season 10 winner Kristen Kish has been named the new host of Bravo’s “Top Chef”.
The award-winning chef, author and entrepreneur will join head judge, Tom Colicchio, and perennial judge, Gail Simmons, at the judges’ table for Season 21 as the culinary competition heads to Wisconsin.
Padma Lakshmi formerly served as host for the last 19 seasons.
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In the upcoming season — set to premiere in 2024 — a “new batch of talented chefs from across the country battle it out for the coveted title in the energetic and unique culinary scenes in Milwaukee and Madison,” as per the synopsis. “With a backdrop of picturesque landscapes, acres of farmland, miles of shoreline and vibrant urban communities, the cheftestants will explore the fresh flavours and local bounty of this rising culinary destination.”
“‘Top Chef’ is where...
The award-winning chef, author and entrepreneur will join head judge, Tom Colicchio, and perennial judge, Gail Simmons, at the judges’ table for Season 21 as the culinary competition heads to Wisconsin.
Padma Lakshmi formerly served as host for the last 19 seasons.
Read More: Padma Lakshmi Exits ‘Top Chef’ After 17 Years: ‘I Feel It’s Time To Move On’
In the upcoming season — set to premiere in 2024 — a “new batch of talented chefs from across the country battle it out for the coveted title in the energetic and unique culinary scenes in Milwaukee and Madison,” as per the synopsis. “With a backdrop of picturesque landscapes, acres of farmland, miles of shoreline and vibrant urban communities, the cheftestants will explore the fresh flavours and local bounty of this rising culinary destination.”
“‘Top Chef’ is where...
- 7/11/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Simu Liu’s girlfriend has got game.
Over the weekend, the “Barbie” star got on the court for the Ccyaa Celeb Classic in Toronto, supporting The Jeremy Lin Foundation and the Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association.
Read More: Simu Liu And Girlfriend Allison Hsu Hang Out In Muskoka For Canada Day Long Weekend
Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey caught up with Liu, dressed in a “Barbie” pink fit from Beyoncé’s Ivy Park collection, and asked the actor about his girlfriend, Allison Hsu.
“I saw that you have your beautiful girlfriend with you,” Hickey said. “Will she be playing today and are you intimidated by her game?”
“I’m intimidated by her for many reasons, I wouldn’t say basketball is one of them,” he joked.
He continued, pointing in Hsu’s direction, “I don’t know if you’ve ever met Allison. She’s 5-foot even.”
“Yeah but you don’t know,...
Over the weekend, the “Barbie” star got on the court for the Ccyaa Celeb Classic in Toronto, supporting The Jeremy Lin Foundation and the Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association.
Read More: Simu Liu And Girlfriend Allison Hsu Hang Out In Muskoka For Canada Day Long Weekend
Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey caught up with Liu, dressed in a “Barbie” pink fit from Beyoncé’s Ivy Park collection, and asked the actor about his girlfriend, Allison Hsu.
“I saw that you have your beautiful girlfriend with you,” Hickey said. “Will she be playing today and are you intimidated by her game?”
“I’m intimidated by her for many reasons, I wouldn’t say basketball is one of them,” he joked.
He continued, pointing in Hsu’s direction, “I don’t know if you’ve ever met Allison. She’s 5-foot even.”
“Yeah but you don’t know,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is sharing her dream role.
Over the weekend, Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey caught up with the “Never Have I Ever” star at the Ccyaa Celebrity Classic in Toronto.
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Asked about sharing her excitement over “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig helming new “Narnia” films, Ramakrishnan shared how she’s trying to manifest a role in the film.
“Honestly, anything Greta Gerwig does I would want to be a part of,” she said.
“I have to say though, I did take a note out of Simu [Liu]’s book and I have tweeted about my real dream role, which is Rapunzel,” she added. “I have been wanting that dream role since 2021, but it’s gotten a lot of pick-up now. But back in 2021, I remember Simu saying, “Yo girl, tweet that. Put it out there.
Over the weekend, Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey caught up with the “Never Have I Ever” star at the Ccyaa Celebrity Classic in Toronto.
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Asked about sharing her excitement over “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig helming new “Narnia” films, Ramakrishnan shared how she’s trying to manifest a role in the film.
“Honestly, anything Greta Gerwig does I would want to be a part of,” she said.
“I have to say though, I did take a note out of Simu [Liu]’s book and I have tweeted about my real dream role, which is Rapunzel,” she added. “I have been wanting that dream role since 2021, but it’s gotten a lot of pick-up now. But back in 2021, I remember Simu saying, “Yo girl, tweet that. Put it out there.
- 7/10/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin are loving Gradey Dick’s fashion game.
At the Ccyaa Celebrity Classic over the weekend, Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey asked the “Barbie” star and former NBA player about the Toronto Raptors’ newest star.
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Dick was drafted to the Raptors last month, and instantly made a splash with his appearance in a sparkling red sequin suit inspired by the ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz”.
“I was shocked in a good way at the audacity for him to wear what he wore on draft night,” Lin said. “And I think that’s definitely going to carry over to the court because it takes a level of swag to be able to do that. And I don’t think he would do that if he didn’t have that same swag and energy on the court.
At the Ccyaa Celebrity Classic over the weekend, Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey asked the “Barbie” star and former NBA player about the Toronto Raptors’ newest star.
Read More: Simu Liu Shares Disappointing ‘Shang-Chi 2’ Update On Threads
Dick was drafted to the Raptors last month, and instantly made a splash with his appearance in a sparkling red sequin suit inspired by the ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz”.
“I was shocked in a good way at the audacity for him to wear what he wore on draft night,” Lin said. “And I think that’s definitely going to carry over to the court because it takes a level of swag to be able to do that. And I don’t think he would do that if he didn’t have that same swag and energy on the court.
- 7/10/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Tyler Shaw is happy to be a girl dad for the second time.
The Canadian singer revealed exclusively to Et Canada that he’s expecting a baby girl with his wife Alex Karolczyk.
“You know what? I’ll. I’ll lay it here first. We’re having another girl, so I’m a girl dad,” he told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey excitedly.
Read More: Tyler Shaw Releases New Holiday Cover Of Bryan Adams’ ‘Christmas Time’
The happy couple first shared the happy news they were expecting on Instagram in late June.
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The two shared a photo of their ultrasound photo while they embraced their daughter.
Shaw and his wife are already parents to their two-year-old daughter Everly, whom he wrote a Christmas song for off his album A Tyler Shaw Christmas.
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The Canadian singer revealed exclusively to Et Canada that he’s expecting a baby girl with his wife Alex Karolczyk.
“You know what? I’ll. I’ll lay it here first. We’re having another girl, so I’m a girl dad,” he told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey excitedly.
Read More: Tyler Shaw Releases New Holiday Cover Of Bryan Adams’ ‘Christmas Time’
The happy couple first shared the happy news they were expecting on Instagram in late June.
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The two shared a photo of their ultrasound photo while they embraced their daughter.
Shaw and his wife are already parents to their two-year-old daughter Everly, whom he wrote a Christmas song for off his album A Tyler Shaw Christmas.
Read More: Tyler Shaw Opens Up About Wedding To ‘Best Friend’ Alex Karolczyk,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Simu Liu isn’t quite sure when the “Shang Chi” sequel is coming.
Over the weekend, Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey caught up with the Canadian “Barbie” star and basketball player Jeremy Lin at the Ccyaa Celeb Classic in Toronto.
Read More: Simu Liu Shares Disappointing ‘Shang-Chi 2’ Update On Threads
During the conversation, Lin noted that Liu’s muscles are “looking extremely Shang-Chi-esque,” adding, “I think you’re ready for a sequel.”
Asked if he is actually ready to reprise his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Liu said, “I mean, I like to think so.”
Talking about when the planned sequel might happen, the actor referred to the ongoing writer’s strike and potential screen actors strike.
“I think there’s certain things that are beyond my control happening in the industry,” he explained. “And I think as actors, and as creatives, we have to be supportive of all...
Over the weekend, Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey caught up with the Canadian “Barbie” star and basketball player Jeremy Lin at the Ccyaa Celeb Classic in Toronto.
Read More: Simu Liu Shares Disappointing ‘Shang-Chi 2’ Update On Threads
During the conversation, Lin noted that Liu’s muscles are “looking extremely Shang-Chi-esque,” adding, “I think you’re ready for a sequel.”
Asked if he is actually ready to reprise his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Liu said, “I mean, I like to think so.”
Talking about when the planned sequel might happen, the actor referred to the ongoing writer’s strike and potential screen actors strike.
“I think there’s certain things that are beyond my control happening in the industry,” he explained. “And I think as actors, and as creatives, we have to be supportive of all...
- 7/10/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
If you want to play with Barbies in the Gosling house, you gotta know some ground rules.
Canada’s Ken doll hit the pink carpet in Toronto’s King Street West on Wednesday night for the promotional roll-out of “Barbie”, where he chatted with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey about his role as a Barbie dad with his kids.
Read More: Ryan Gosling Brings His Sister Mandi To The ‘Barbie’ Toronto Premiere: ‘She’s My Original Barbie’
Hickey wanted to know just how much the 42-year-old dad-of-two steps into the Barbie world when playing with his two daughters, Esmeralda, 8 and Amada, 7.
“Well, then, are you a good Barbie dad? Like, do you get down on the floor? Can you role-play? Because my husband had a really hard time role-playing with the Barbies. Are you good at that?” Hickey asked the Ontario-born Oscar nominee who plays Ken alongside Margot Robbie’s Barbie in the upcoming flick.
Canada’s Ken doll hit the pink carpet in Toronto’s King Street West on Wednesday night for the promotional roll-out of “Barbie”, where he chatted with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey about his role as a Barbie dad with his kids.
Read More: Ryan Gosling Brings His Sister Mandi To The ‘Barbie’ Toronto Premiere: ‘She’s My Original Barbie’
Hickey wanted to know just how much the 42-year-old dad-of-two steps into the Barbie world when playing with his two daughters, Esmeralda, 8 and Amada, 7.
“Well, then, are you a good Barbie dad? Like, do you get down on the floor? Can you role-play? Because my husband had a really hard time role-playing with the Barbies. Are you good at that?” Hickey asked the Ontario-born Oscar nominee who plays Ken alongside Margot Robbie’s Barbie in the upcoming flick.
- 6/29/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Ryan Gosling and his sister Mandi may not have had Barbies in the house growing up, but she knew her brother was the right choice to play Ken immediately.
Mandi was Ryan’s date to Wednesday’s “Barbie” premiere in Toronto, with the pair chatting to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey about the eagerly anticipated movie.
As Hickey questioned whether they had a family conference after Ryan was offered the part of Ken to discuss it, Mandi immediately insisted: “It felt like such a no brainer to me. Sorry to interrupt… No, listen, it’s like, of course he’s Ken!”
Read More: Simu Liu And Ryan Gosling Joke About The Canadian Press Line Being ‘Too Polite’ At ‘Barbie’ Pink Carpet In Toronto
Ryan admitted, “Yeah, I didn’t know,” as his sister continued, “I know. You may not have. So you had to look for the Kenergy, but I always knew it was there.
Mandi was Ryan’s date to Wednesday’s “Barbie” premiere in Toronto, with the pair chatting to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey about the eagerly anticipated movie.
As Hickey questioned whether they had a family conference after Ryan was offered the part of Ken to discuss it, Mandi immediately insisted: “It felt like such a no brainer to me. Sorry to interrupt… No, listen, it’s like, of course he’s Ken!”
Read More: Simu Liu And Ryan Gosling Joke About The Canadian Press Line Being ‘Too Polite’ At ‘Barbie’ Pink Carpet In Toronto
Ryan admitted, “Yeah, I didn’t know,” as his sister continued, “I know. You may not have. So you had to look for the Kenergy, but I always knew it was there.
- 6/29/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Life in plastic isn’t always fantastic.
As Canadian screen stars Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu, who both portray versions of Ken in the upcoming summer hit, “Barbie”, hit the pink carpet in Toronto on Wednesday night for the promotional roll-out of the film, Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey was there to capture every moment of it.
Read More: Simu Liu Picks Ryan Reynolds As Another Canadian Ken: ‘Let’s Get The Ryans’
Liu opened up to Hickey about the beauty routine he endured to obtain Ken’s super-sleek doll-like appearance: “And, you know, being Barbie, or being Ken or transforming into Ken is no different, obviously, to waxing.”
“Okay, let’s talk about that. Can we? Actually, they did? You did fully wax legs; did you wax your armpits and what all?” quipped Hickey.
“Yeah. Yeah, it was good,” explained Liu. “Was predominantly the legs, was really any part...
As Canadian screen stars Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu, who both portray versions of Ken in the upcoming summer hit, “Barbie”, hit the pink carpet in Toronto on Wednesday night for the promotional roll-out of the film, Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey was there to capture every moment of it.
Read More: Simu Liu Picks Ryan Reynolds As Another Canadian Ken: ‘Let’s Get The Ryans’
Liu opened up to Hickey about the beauty routine he endured to obtain Ken’s super-sleek doll-like appearance: “And, you know, being Barbie, or being Ken or transforming into Ken is no different, obviously, to waxing.”
“Okay, let’s talk about that. Can we? Actually, they did? You did fully wax legs; did you wax your armpits and what all?” quipped Hickey.
“Yeah. Yeah, it was good,” explained Liu. “Was predominantly the legs, was really any part...
- 6/29/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
O Ken-ada!
The Canadian superstardom was through the roof on Wednesday night at the Toronto promotional roll-out for Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu’s upcoming summer blockbuster, “Barbie”.
The two stars, playing different versions of everyone’s favourite him-bo, Ken, walked the pink carpet at an immersive five-floor fan experience in King Street West.
Read More: Simu Liu And Ryan Gosling Joke About The Canadian Press Line Being ‘Too Polite’ At ‘Barbie’ Pink Carpet In Toronto
Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey had the opportunity to interview Liu and came loaded with a fitting question: “If you could pick any other Canadian to play Ken, who would you pick?”
“Oh, that’s a great question. Probably Ryan Reynolds,” responded the Marvel actor, 34. “Let’s get the Ryans.”
Although the Vancouver-born Reynolds wasn’t tapped for “Barbie”, he recently made a big move investing over $200 million in the Formula 1 team, Alpine.
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The Canadian superstardom was through the roof on Wednesday night at the Toronto promotional roll-out for Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu’s upcoming summer blockbuster, “Barbie”.
The two stars, playing different versions of everyone’s favourite him-bo, Ken, walked the pink carpet at an immersive five-floor fan experience in King Street West.
Read More: Simu Liu And Ryan Gosling Joke About The Canadian Press Line Being ‘Too Polite’ At ‘Barbie’ Pink Carpet In Toronto
Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey had the opportunity to interview Liu and came loaded with a fitting question: “If you could pick any other Canadian to play Ken, who would you pick?”
“Oh, that’s a great question. Probably Ryan Reynolds,” responded the Marvel actor, 34. “Let’s get the Ryans.”
Although the Vancouver-born Reynolds wasn’t tapped for “Barbie”, he recently made a big move investing over $200 million in the Formula 1 team, Alpine.
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- 6/29/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Ryan Gosling thinks there’s a strong “Kenergy” in Canada.
The Canadian actor has been busy promoting the eagerly anticipated “Barbie” movie, with him chatting to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey at the Toronto premiere on Wednesday.
As Hickey questioned what the “most Canadian thing about Ken” was, Gosling — who attended the event with his sister Mandi — wasn’t so sure how to answer.
Mandi jumped in, “He’s so polite. He’s so polite He’s so nice. Don’t you know,” as the actor admitted, “I don’t know how to answer that.”
Read More: Ryan Gosling Arrives In Toronto To Promote ‘Barbie’
Gosling laughed, “There’s just a very strong Kenergy in Canada, and I’m not sure we know why. There’s studies being done,” before adding: “There’s a link between Tim Hortons’ Timbits and ‘Polkadot Door’.”
He joked, “There’s some connection there. But we’re not sure.
The Canadian actor has been busy promoting the eagerly anticipated “Barbie” movie, with him chatting to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey at the Toronto premiere on Wednesday.
As Hickey questioned what the “most Canadian thing about Ken” was, Gosling — who attended the event with his sister Mandi — wasn’t so sure how to answer.
Mandi jumped in, “He’s so polite. He’s so polite He’s so nice. Don’t you know,” as the actor admitted, “I don’t know how to answer that.”
Read More: Ryan Gosling Arrives In Toronto To Promote ‘Barbie’
Gosling laughed, “There’s just a very strong Kenergy in Canada, and I’m not sure we know why. There’s studies being done,” before adding: “There’s a link between Tim Hortons’ Timbits and ‘Polkadot Door’.”
He joked, “There’s some connection there. But we’re not sure.
- 6/29/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Even his co-stars are on the Jack Harlow thirst train.
“White Men Can’t Jump” stars Teyana Taylor and Laura Harrier sat down with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey and talked about the internet’s thirst for the rapper-turned-actor.
Read More: Jack Harlow Reveals His Team ‘Won’ Against Drake In Basketball
“We’ve all seen it,” Harrier admits of the online love for Harlow.
“Is he fully aware of all the thirst?” Hickey asked.
“I can’t speak to his thirst awareness,” the actress said, “but I will say working with him and knowing him now, like I get it.”
Read More: Sinqua Walls Says Jack Harlow ‘Put His All Into It’ While Filming ‘White Men Can’t Jump’
Taylor was a bit more candid though, saying, “He’s definitely aware of his thirst. You know the way he carries himself. He knows.”
Laughing, Harrier admitted, “He knows what he’s doing,...
“White Men Can’t Jump” stars Teyana Taylor and Laura Harrier sat down with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey and talked about the internet’s thirst for the rapper-turned-actor.
Read More: Jack Harlow Reveals His Team ‘Won’ Against Drake In Basketball
“We’ve all seen it,” Harrier admits of the online love for Harlow.
“Is he fully aware of all the thirst?” Hickey asked.
“I can’t speak to his thirst awareness,” the actress said, “but I will say working with him and knowing him now, like I get it.”
Read More: Sinqua Walls Says Jack Harlow ‘Put His All Into It’ While Filming ‘White Men Can’t Jump’
Taylor was a bit more candid though, saying, “He’s definitely aware of his thirst. You know the way he carries himself. He knows.”
Laughing, Harrier admitted, “He knows what he’s doing,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Jack Harlow is opening up about his exhilarating experience on the set of his first film, “White Men Can’t Jump”.
In an exclusive interview with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey, Harlow and his costar Sinqua Walls get candid about how hard the Kentucky-born rapper worked to perfect his role in the remake of the 1992 classic.
The 20th Century Studios remake sees Harlow playing the role of Jeremy alongside Walls, who takes on the character Kamal. The two form an unexpectedly dynamic duo as they team up to hustle and outsmart fellow basketball players in a daring scheme to enter a high-stakes tournament with a massive $500,000 cash prize at stake.
Read More: Machine Gun Kelly Disses Jack Harlow In Freestyle Rap: ‘Give Drake His Flow Back, Man’
On the topic of earning the support of his fellow castmates, Harlow said: “It feels damn good.”
“You know, these people are so kind,...
In an exclusive interview with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey, Harlow and his costar Sinqua Walls get candid about how hard the Kentucky-born rapper worked to perfect his role in the remake of the 1992 classic.
The 20th Century Studios remake sees Harlow playing the role of Jeremy alongside Walls, who takes on the character Kamal. The two form an unexpectedly dynamic duo as they team up to hustle and outsmart fellow basketball players in a daring scheme to enter a high-stakes tournament with a massive $500,000 cash prize at stake.
Read More: Machine Gun Kelly Disses Jack Harlow In Freestyle Rap: ‘Give Drake His Flow Back, Man’
On the topic of earning the support of his fellow castmates, Harlow said: “It feels damn good.”
“You know, these people are so kind,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Don’t underestimate Jack Harlow’s game.
As the rapper makes his acting debut alongside Sinqua Walls in 20th Century Studios’ remake of “White Men Can’t Jump”, the two courtside co-stars sat down for an interview with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey.
The highly anticipated remake of the 1992 comedy classic sees Harlow, playing the role of Jeremy, and Walls, taking the part of Kamal, team up as an unlikely duo to swindle other ballers out of cash so they can enter a basketball tournament with a $500,000 cash prize.
Read More: Jack Harlow Reacts To Kyle Lowry Landing On His Lap During Game: ‘Like A Pillow’
Harlow, who loves the sport, was asked if he would beat Toronto’s own Drake while playing on the Canadian rapper’s home court.
“Love Toronto, Drizzy, love you, but real talk, I definitely think Jack’s beating Drake,” immediately chimed in Wallis. “We’ve seen Drake’s jump shot.
As the rapper makes his acting debut alongside Sinqua Walls in 20th Century Studios’ remake of “White Men Can’t Jump”, the two courtside co-stars sat down for an interview with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey.
The highly anticipated remake of the 1992 comedy classic sees Harlow, playing the role of Jeremy, and Walls, taking the part of Kamal, team up as an unlikely duo to swindle other ballers out of cash so they can enter a basketball tournament with a $500,000 cash prize.
Read More: Jack Harlow Reacts To Kyle Lowry Landing On His Lap During Game: ‘Like A Pillow’
Harlow, who loves the sport, was asked if he would beat Toronto’s own Drake while playing on the Canadian rapper’s home court.
“Love Toronto, Drizzy, love you, but real talk, I definitely think Jack’s beating Drake,” immediately chimed in Wallis. “We’ve seen Drake’s jump shot.
- 5/15/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Aj McLean took a nostalgic look back at his early days with Backstreet Boys and the edgy, distinctive look he created for himself.
In a recent interview with Et Canada promoting his upcoming Paramount+ reality competition “The Fashion Hero: A New Kind of Beautiful”, Cheryl Hickey asked him about his own fashion style within Backstreet Boys.
Read More: Aj McLean ‘Temporarily’ Separates From Wife Rochelle DeAnna McLean: Report
“You always had your own definition of beauty, especially with the Backstreet Boys. You had the nail polish and you had your own distinct look,” she asked.
Paramount+
“My guy eyeliner days,” he quipped, revealing that once he circled in on a look, he had no choice but to completely commit to it.
“It was kind of a roller coaster because there were moments when I would be like, ‘You know what? I’m just going to rock this and I’m...
In a recent interview with Et Canada promoting his upcoming Paramount+ reality competition “The Fashion Hero: A New Kind of Beautiful”, Cheryl Hickey asked him about his own fashion style within Backstreet Boys.
Read More: Aj McLean ‘Temporarily’ Separates From Wife Rochelle DeAnna McLean: Report
“You always had your own definition of beauty, especially with the Backstreet Boys. You had the nail polish and you had your own distinct look,” she asked.
Paramount+
“My guy eyeliner days,” he quipped, revealing that once he circled in on a look, he had no choice but to completely commit to it.
“It was kind of a roller coaster because there were moments when I would be like, ‘You know what? I’m just going to rock this and I’m...
- 3/31/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Canadian WWE legend Trish Stratus spoke to Et Canada about why she chose now to come out of retirement for WrestleMania 39.
Stratus, who has just had her 23rd wrestling anniversary, told Cheryl Hickey she thinks “now picked me” when asked why now is the right time for her return.
She shared, “It was the right time, whether it was who was involved and just the right timing. It’s ‘WrestleMania Goes Hollywood’, it’s big. We did ‘WrestleMania Goes Hollywood’ years and years and years ago, so to go back and do this again at this point in my career, it’s pretty crazy.”
Read More: Trish Stratus Reacts To The Bella Twins Leaving WWE, Shares Advice She Would Give Them On Pursuing Other Projects
Stratus gets to return to the ring with her Bff Lita, which obviously makes her comeback all the more special.
She told Hickey, “The fact...
Stratus, who has just had her 23rd wrestling anniversary, told Cheryl Hickey she thinks “now picked me” when asked why now is the right time for her return.
She shared, “It was the right time, whether it was who was involved and just the right timing. It’s ‘WrestleMania Goes Hollywood’, it’s big. We did ‘WrestleMania Goes Hollywood’ years and years and years ago, so to go back and do this again at this point in my career, it’s pretty crazy.”
Read More: Trish Stratus Reacts To The Bella Twins Leaving WWE, Shares Advice She Would Give Them On Pursuing Other Projects
Stratus gets to return to the ring with her Bff Lita, which obviously makes her comeback all the more special.
She told Hickey, “The fact...
- 3/20/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Peter Bergman and Eric Braeden play longtime rivals on “The Young and the Restless”, but fans might be surprised to hear there was a time they didn’t get along all that well off-screen, either.
Bergman chatted to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey as we joined the cast on set to mark the show’s 50th anniversary.
Read More: Eric Braeden Reveals The Origin Story Behind His Famous ‘Young And The Restless’ Moustache
Bergman, who took over from the late Terry Lester to play the role of Jack Abbott back in 1989, recalled: “I think people might be surprised to know that at the very beginning, Eric and I had a lot of trouble getting along. I think I’ll take some of the blame for it.
“I came on to replace someone in a very famous role that was very popular, and the only way to do it was to come in and take over.
Bergman chatted to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey as we joined the cast on set to mark the show’s 50th anniversary.
Read More: Eric Braeden Reveals The Origin Story Behind His Famous ‘Young And The Restless’ Moustache
Bergman, who took over from the late Terry Lester to play the role of Jack Abbott back in 1989, recalled: “I think people might be surprised to know that at the very beginning, Eric and I had a lot of trouble getting along. I think I’ll take some of the blame for it.
“I came on to replace someone in a very famous role that was very popular, and the only way to do it was to come in and take over.
- 3/16/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Canadian WWE legend Trish Stratus has some advice for the Bella twins after they announced they’d be starting a new chapter in their lives.
Stratus, who recently announced she’d be coming out of retirement for Wrestlemania 39, chats to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey about Nikki and Brie leaving WWE and making the decision to go by their real names, Nikki and Brie Garcia.
Stratus says of them departing from the popular wrestling franchise after 15 years of starring in the wrestling ring, “Nikki and Brie are no longer known as the Bella twins, they are the Garcia twins, and it’s really interesting. They made their career as the Bella twins, right?
“They’re opening up their own world.
“It’s really amazing to see, because it’s one thing to make your name in the business, but now they’ve gone on [to do other things].”
Read More: Trish Stratus Drives Herself...
Stratus, who recently announced she’d be coming out of retirement for Wrestlemania 39, chats to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey about Nikki and Brie leaving WWE and making the decision to go by their real names, Nikki and Brie Garcia.
Stratus says of them departing from the popular wrestling franchise after 15 years of starring in the wrestling ring, “Nikki and Brie are no longer known as the Bella twins, they are the Garcia twins, and it’s really interesting. They made their career as the Bella twins, right?
“They’re opening up their own world.
“It’s really amazing to see, because it’s one thing to make your name in the business, but now they’ve gone on [to do other things].”
Read More: Trish Stratus Drives Herself...
- 3/15/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Eric Braeden, who’s starred as Victor Newman on “The Young and the Restless” for over 40 years, is spilling the tea on the history behind his iconic moustache.
Turns out, the reason why the 81-year-old, who first appeared on the popular CBS soap opera in 1980, has kept his famous bristles all these years had nothing to do with his iconic character.
Read More: Eric Braeden Marks 40 Years On ‘The Young And The Restless’
“The reason I kept it is not for Victor Newman. I had done five ‘Gunsmoke’ [episodes],” Braeden tells Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey during our upcoming “50 Years of Young and the Restless” TV special.
“And after the second [episode], John Mantley, the executive [producer] said, ‘We love you. We’d love to have you back, but a different character. Could you grow a moustache?’ I said, ‘Oh, okay’,” the actor explained, adding that “that’s where [the moustache] comes from,” the long-running Western TV series,...
Turns out, the reason why the 81-year-old, who first appeared on the popular CBS soap opera in 1980, has kept his famous bristles all these years had nothing to do with his iconic character.
Read More: Eric Braeden Marks 40 Years On ‘The Young And The Restless’
“The reason I kept it is not for Victor Newman. I had done five ‘Gunsmoke’ [episodes],” Braeden tells Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey during our upcoming “50 Years of Young and the Restless” TV special.
“And after the second [episode], John Mantley, the executive [producer] said, ‘We love you. We’d love to have you back, but a different character. Could you grow a moustache?’ I said, ‘Oh, okay’,” the actor explained, adding that “that’s where [the moustache] comes from,” the long-running Western TV series,...
- 3/13/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
The 2023 Canadian Screen Awards nominations are in.
On Wednesday, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced the nominees in 145 television, film, and digital media categories, which also include the inaugural nominations in gender-neutral performance categories for lead and supporting performers in film and television.
The first season of CBC’s “The Porter” leads both television and overall 2023 Canadian Screen Award nominations with 19 nods, including Best Drama Series and Best Lead Performer, Drama Series nominations for Aml Ameen, Ronnie Rowe Jr., and Mouna Traoré.
Read More: Canadian Screen Awards Moves To Gender-Neutral Acting Categories
Both CBC’s “Sort Of” and CBC Gem’s “Detention Adventure” received 15 nominations, followed by CBC’s “Pretty Hard Cases” with 11.
Over in the film category, Clement Virgo’s “Brother” tops nominations with 14, including Achievement in Direction and Performance in a Leading Role for Lamar Johnson. Stéphane Lafleur’s “Viking” follows with 13, while...
On Wednesday, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced the nominees in 145 television, film, and digital media categories, which also include the inaugural nominations in gender-neutral performance categories for lead and supporting performers in film and television.
The first season of CBC’s “The Porter” leads both television and overall 2023 Canadian Screen Award nominations with 19 nods, including Best Drama Series and Best Lead Performer, Drama Series nominations for Aml Ameen, Ronnie Rowe Jr., and Mouna Traoré.
Read More: Canadian Screen Awards Moves To Gender-Neutral Acting Categories
Both CBC’s “Sort Of” and CBC Gem’s “Detention Adventure” received 15 nominations, followed by CBC’s “Pretty Hard Cases” with 11.
Over in the film category, Clement Virgo’s “Brother” tops nominations with 14, including Achievement in Direction and Performance in a Leading Role for Lamar Johnson. Stéphane Lafleur’s “Viking” follows with 13, while...
- 2/22/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
As “Titanic” celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, the debate continues over whether Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) could have perhaps survived the icy waters of the North Atlantic had he clung onto the floating door alongside Rose.
Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey recently spoke with Winslet about that iconic scene.
“You know, every time I see [‘Titanic’ director] Jim [James Cameron], he’s like, ‘Can you believe the story I got about that bleeping door?’ And I’m like, ‘Well, of course,'” said Winslet.
Read More: Leonardo DiCaprio Nearly Lost ‘Titanic’ Role For Not Wanting To Do A Test Read
“Yeah, I think you probably could have gotten on the door. I mean, you know, it’s one of those things I have known as I kind of like, you know, I live with this. I live with this whole thing of could he have gotten on the door? I...
Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey recently spoke with Winslet about that iconic scene.
“You know, every time I see [‘Titanic’ director] Jim [James Cameron], he’s like, ‘Can you believe the story I got about that bleeping door?’ And I’m like, ‘Well, of course,'” said Winslet.
Read More: Leonardo DiCaprio Nearly Lost ‘Titanic’ Role For Not Wanting To Do A Test Read
“Yeah, I think you probably could have gotten on the door. I mean, you know, it’s one of those things I have known as I kind of like, you know, I live with this. I live with this whole thing of could he have gotten on the door? I...
- 2/9/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Ryan Reynolds may have some competition trying to buy an NHL team.
This week, the Canadian actor sat down for an interview with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey, alongside his “Spirited” co-stars Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer and Sunita Mani.
Read More: Ryan Reynolds Wants To Buy The Ottawa Senators: ‘It’s Very Expensive’
In the interview, Hickey brings up the news, which Reynold has since confirmed, that he’s interested in forming a consortium to buy the Ottawa Senators.
“I just want you to know that Blake called me right before this interview, and she told me what you wanted for Christmas, and she said she wanted you to buy her a hockey team called the Ottawa Senators,” Hickey said. “So my question is, will that happen?”
“I can’t imagine Blake could make that call. Yeah, I think she’d go directly to the mayor of Ottawa,” Reynolds responded,...
This week, the Canadian actor sat down for an interview with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey, alongside his “Spirited” co-stars Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer and Sunita Mani.
Read More: Ryan Reynolds Wants To Buy The Ottawa Senators: ‘It’s Very Expensive’
In the interview, Hickey brings up the news, which Reynold has since confirmed, that he’s interested in forming a consortium to buy the Ottawa Senators.
“I just want you to know that Blake called me right before this interview, and she told me what you wanted for Christmas, and she said she wanted you to buy her a hockey team called the Ottawa Senators,” Hickey said. “So my question is, will that happen?”
“I can’t imagine Blake could make that call. Yeah, I think she’d go directly to the mayor of Ottawa,” Reynolds responded,...
- 11/9/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Et Canada is welcoming two new reporters to the team.
“Big Brother Canada” alums Brittnee Blair and Jedson Tavernier will join the show as on-air reporters starting in November.
Read More: ‘Big Brother Canada’ Rocks The House With Season’s First Double Eviction
“I’m so thrilled to be joining the Et Canada family,” exclaimed Blair. “I’m looking forward to all of the adventures yet to come, and to sharing so many wonderful stories with our viewers.”
“I am beyond excited to start working on Et Canada!” stated Tavernier. “This feels like a full circle moment for me, after appearing on ‘Big Brother Canada’ on Global, to be given the opportunity to work as a reporter on the same network. I’m looking forward to getting in the studio, learning from the other on-air talent, and interviewing some amazing people!”
The pair will be joining hosts Cheryl Hickey and Sangita Patel,...
“Big Brother Canada” alums Brittnee Blair and Jedson Tavernier will join the show as on-air reporters starting in November.
Read More: ‘Big Brother Canada’ Rocks The House With Season’s First Double Eviction
“I’m so thrilled to be joining the Et Canada family,” exclaimed Blair. “I’m looking forward to all of the adventures yet to come, and to sharing so many wonderful stories with our viewers.”
“I am beyond excited to start working on Et Canada!” stated Tavernier. “This feels like a full circle moment for me, after appearing on ‘Big Brother Canada’ on Global, to be given the opportunity to work as a reporter on the same network. I’m looking forward to getting in the studio, learning from the other on-air talent, and interviewing some amazing people!”
The pair will be joining hosts Cheryl Hickey and Sangita Patel,...
- 10/27/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Backstreet’s back, alright!
The Backstreet Boys are spreading holiday cheer with the release of their new Christmas album, A Very Backstreet Christmas, out Friday, Oct. 14.
Read More: Backstreet Boys Reimagine Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ In First Holiday Track Off Forthcoming Album
So of course when Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey sat down in Montreal with one of the most iconic boy bands in history, nothing was off limits. But before getting into the holiday spirit, we had to get all the details on the gift they gave their fans when Drake showed up for a surprise performance during their DNA World Tour stop in Toronto.
“I went out to dinner the first night we were in Toronto with my wife and kid, and it just so happens the place that we went is his spot,” Kevin Richardson recalled. “My wife and son go to the bathroom, and my littlest one Max,...
The Backstreet Boys are spreading holiday cheer with the release of their new Christmas album, A Very Backstreet Christmas, out Friday, Oct. 14.
Read More: Backstreet Boys Reimagine Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ In First Holiday Track Off Forthcoming Album
So of course when Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey sat down in Montreal with one of the most iconic boy bands in history, nothing was off limits. But before getting into the holiday spirit, we had to get all the details on the gift they gave their fans when Drake showed up for a surprise performance during their DNA World Tour stop in Toronto.
“I went out to dinner the first night we were in Toronto with my wife and kid, and it just so happens the place that we went is his spot,” Kevin Richardson recalled. “My wife and son go to the bathroom, and my littlest one Max,...
- 10/14/2022
- by Alyssa Croezen
- ET Canada
This Friday, September 30th marks Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools. In recognition of this important day, Et Canada is welcoming back entrepreneur and activist Shayla Stonechild to co-host our half-hour TV special “Indigenous Artists & Icons: Celebrating the Future”.
The special features interviews with a number of trailblazers, including legendary musician and social activist Buffy Sainte-Marie with musicians Fawn Wood, Shawnee Kish and Amanda Rheaume, country and folk singer-songwriter Don Amero, actor Devery Jacobs, editor Rebeka Tabobondung, writer Lauren DeLeary, “Big Brother Canada”‘s Josh Nash and Kiefer Collison and Juno Award-nominated First Nations hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids.
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Shayla Stonechild joins Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey in studio for “Indigenous...
The special features interviews with a number of trailblazers, including legendary musician and social activist Buffy Sainte-Marie with musicians Fawn Wood, Shawnee Kish and Amanda Rheaume, country and folk singer-songwriter Don Amero, actor Devery Jacobs, editor Rebeka Tabobondung, writer Lauren DeLeary, “Big Brother Canada”‘s Josh Nash and Kiefer Collison and Juno Award-nominated First Nations hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids.
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Shayla Stonechild joins Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey in studio for “Indigenous...
- 9/30/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Oprah Winfrey and Sidney Poitier: two icons, one powerful story.
Et Canada is giving audiences an extensive look into the life and legacy of a legend in “Icons: Oprah Celebrates Sidney”, where Winfrey and director Reginald Hudlin exclusively share with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey the story behind the making of their new Apple TV+ documentary, “Sidney”.
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Poitier was a trailblazer who smashed glass ceilings, racial barriers and became the first Black man to win an Academy award in 1963.
In 2002, he received an honourary Academy Award, and in 2009, the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama.
However, to Winfrey, Poitier was more than his achievements.
“There’s nobody I adored, admired, respected, and loved more,” she shared. “So, when Reginald came to me and asked, you know, would I be a part as a producer? I mean,...
Et Canada is giving audiences an extensive look into the life and legacy of a legend in “Icons: Oprah Celebrates Sidney”, where Winfrey and director Reginald Hudlin exclusively share with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey the story behind the making of their new Apple TV+ documentary, “Sidney”.
Read More: ‘Sidney’: Oprah Winfrey-Produced Documentary About Sidney Poitier Gets First Trailer
Poitier was a trailblazer who smashed glass ceilings, racial barriers and became the first Black man to win an Academy award in 1963.
In 2002, he received an honourary Academy Award, and in 2009, the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama.
However, to Winfrey, Poitier was more than his achievements.
“There’s nobody I adored, admired, respected, and loved more,” she shared. “So, when Reginald came to me and asked, you know, would I be a part as a producer? I mean,...
- 9/22/2022
- by Alyssa Croezen
- ET Canada
“Top Chef Canada” is about to reach a major milestone.
The season 10 premiere of “Top Chef Canada” is set for Monday, Sept. 26. where eleven chefs will compete for the title of Canada’s Top Chef.
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New to the judging roster is David Zilber, a big deal in the culinary world and frequently name-dropped on FX’s critically-acclaimed series “The Bear”. Plus, Et Canada’s own Cheryl Hickey will serve as a guest judge this season.
This season’s winner will be presented with a 100,000 cash prize, a Lexus Nx valued at 55,000, a stunning kitchen of KitchenAid appliances worth approximately 16,400 and a farm-to-table experience valued at 10,000, plus various prizes awarded throughout the season.
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“Top Chef Canada” season 10 premieres on Sept.
The season 10 premiere of “Top Chef Canada” is set for Monday, Sept. 26. where eleven chefs will compete for the title of Canada’s Top Chef.
Read More: Padma Lakshmi Addresses Misconduct Allegations Against ‘Top Chef’ Winner Gabe Erales
New to the judging roster is David Zilber, a big deal in the culinary world and frequently name-dropped on FX’s critically-acclaimed series “The Bear”. Plus, Et Canada’s own Cheryl Hickey will serve as a guest judge this season.
This season’s winner will be presented with a 100,000 cash prize, a Lexus Nx valued at 55,000, a stunning kitchen of KitchenAid appliances worth approximately 16,400 and a farm-to-table experience valued at 10,000, plus various prizes awarded throughout the season.
Read More: ‘Top Chef’ Season 18 Winner Gabe Erales Apologizes For Affair With Restaurant Co-Worker That Led To Firing
“Top Chef Canada” season 10 premieres on Sept.
- 8/17/2022
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Gwen Stefani is dishing on her upcoming wedding to fiancé Blake Shelton. While speaking to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey about her new single “Let Me Reintroduce Myself”, the megastar admits she still can’t believe she’s tying the knot. “I never expected that this would be where I’m at,” she gushes. “It’s hard for me to...
- 2/5/2021
- by Katie Colley
- ET Canada
Sadie Robertson may be known for her starring role on “Duck Dynasty” but she’s about to be known for something else: a motivational speaker and New York Times bestselling author. While chatting with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey, the 22-year-old charmer reveals how she’s spending her time at home in Louisiana with her husband Christian Huff, and how...
- 4/7/2020
- by Katie Colley
- ET Canada
It’s been eight years since Oprah Winfrey signed off her popular talk show, but the itch to revive the platform is still there.
Winfrey told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey that she has thought about a reboot during an interview airing tonight on Entertainment Tonight.
“I would love to make that happen, let me tell you. But maybe not every day,” Winfrey said. “For 25 years, it was perfect.” She added: “The only time I missed it was during the election or when something really big happens in the news. I think, ‘Oh, gee, I wish I had a show.'”
The conversation took place as Winfrey was out promoting her new book, The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose.
“My path became clear the moment, I remember it actually, when I flew into Chicago,” she said. “I thought, ‘If the show isn’t successful, then...
Winfrey told Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey that she has thought about a reboot during an interview airing tonight on Entertainment Tonight.
“I would love to make that happen, let me tell you. But maybe not every day,” Winfrey said. “For 25 years, it was perfect.” She added: “The only time I missed it was during the election or when something really big happens in the news. I think, ‘Oh, gee, I wish I had a show.'”
The conversation took place as Winfrey was out promoting her new book, The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose.
“My path became clear the moment, I remember it actually, when I flew into Chicago,” she said. “I thought, ‘If the show isn’t successful, then...
- 6/20/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Paul Reiser may be a 2018 Screen Actors Guild Award nominee as part of the ensemble cast of “Stranger Things”, but it’s his 1990s sitcom “Mad About You ” that has fans talking. Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey got to the bottom of those reboot rumours on the red carpet. “I played the guy,” he jokes.
- 1/22/2018
- by Rachel West
- ET Canada
Eric McCormack joined Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey and Graeme O’Neil on Monday’s episode of Facebook Live, reacting to his “Will & Grace” Golden Globe nomination. The Canadian actor and his wife are currently in Mexico celebrating their wedding anniversary, where he found out about the nomination on Monday morning. “‘Will & Grace’ has been nominated […]...
- 12/11/2017
- by Rachel West
- ET Canada
As one of the top designers for women on-and-off the red carpet, Michael Kors has continued to use his fashion designs for good. In a Canadian exclusive, Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey sits down with the 58-year-old fashion designer who opens up about his latest philanthropic effort with “Watch Hunger Stop”, a campaign he created in […]...
- 10/18/2017
- by Cat Williams
- ET Canada
Bachelor Nation, Wednesday night’s the night you’ve been waiting for. “The Bachelor Canada”‘s big premiere is airing on W Network at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. Et Canada’s own Cheryl Hickey sat down with the man of the hour Chris Leroux and host with the most Noah Cappe ahead of the big premiere, to chat about the […]...
- 10/11/2017
- by Alyssa Croezen
- ET Canada
Angelina Jolie reveals what it was like working alongside two of her sons on her latest drama, “First They Killed My Father”, a biographical thriller based on Loung Ung’s memoir. Speaking with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, the 42-year-old actress and mother of six explains the “joy” she felt working […]...
- 9/12/2017
- by Cat Williams
- ET Canada
George Clooney is opening up about the trials and tribulations of fatherhood, after welcoming newborn twins with his wife, Amal Clooney, back in June. Speaking with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey at the 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival in promotion of his new film “Suburbicon”, the new dad reveals the responsibility he feels raising his […]...
- 9/9/2017
- by Cat Williams
- ET Canada
Liam Payne is opening up about becoming a father to his adorable son Bear, whom he welcomed with his TV personality girlfriend Cheryl Cole back in March. Speaking with Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey in Toronto, the 24-year-old former One Direction star gushes about his first solo project as a new dad. “It is really the […]...
- 9/5/2017
- by Cat Williams
- ET Canada
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