Articles by Ben Okazawa

Golden Globes Host Jo Koy Responds to Backlash over Taylor Swift, 'Barbie' Jokes: "I Still Loved What I Did"

PUBLISHED Jan 9, 2024

The 2024 Golden Globes have come and gone, but the mass second-hand embarrassment from watching host Jo Koy's jokes fall flat remains. The...

Toronto's NPTmusic Announces Inaugural Edition of Vietnamese V-Pop Concert Series Chào, Tết TO

PUBLISHED Jan 9, 2024

Local concert promoter NPTmusic is gearing up to showcase Toronto's Vietnamese V-Pop artists for the inaugural Chào, Tết TO concert series...

Jack Black Is Really Passionate About Vancouver's Grouse Grind

PUBLISHED Jan 8, 2024

Since so many movies are filmed in Vancouver, most of Hollywood's big names are familiar with the city. Jack Black, for one, is particularl...

'Reacher' Star Alan Ritchson Stopped a Carjacking in Montreal

PUBLISHED Jan 8, 2024

When Tom Cruise first took Jack Reacher from page to screen in 2012, fans of the book series slammed the famously short actor for not refle...

WIENER KEBAB's 'No One Makes It Out Alive' EP Is a Real Shitkicker

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PUBLISHED Jan 5, 2024

WIENER KEBAB's sophomore EP No One Makes It Out Alive is hard to pin down — and that's where its beauty lies. No two songs on the record so...

'May December' Inspiration Vili Fualaau Is "Offended by the Entire Project"

PUBLISHED Jan 5, 2024

Todd Haynes's latest film May December has been lauded by critics and is heavily represented on short lists as awards season approaches, bu...

Smashing Pumpkins Post Open Application to Replace Jeff Schroeder as Guitarist

PUBLISHED Jan 5, 2024

YOU can be the new guitarist for the Smashing Pumpkins. Yes, you! The legendary alt-rock band behind "1979" and "Today" took to social medi...

Shia LaBeouf Joins the Catholic Church, Is Aiming to Become a Deacon

PUBLISHED Jan 5, 2024

As the court date for the abuse lawsuit filed against Shia LaBeouf by his former partner FKA twigs has been pushed to October, the newly so...