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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes trailer unveiled!

64 years before the adventures of Katniss Everdeen.

The trailer for the prequel to The Hunger Games saga has been unveiled!

The story takes place 64 years before the adventures (and misadventures) of Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence).

Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman, Josh Andrés Rivera and Viola Davis join the cast of this new opus in the saga.

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Coriolanus (Tom Blyth), the last hope of his lineage, is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) and sees an opportunity to change their destiny.

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes hits cinemas on November 17!

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It happened on a… September 24

2022

Hurricane Fiona hit eastern Canada. It was the costliest storm in Atlantic Canada’s history, causing over $660 million in damage.

2017

NFL players kneal, lock arms or stay in their dressing room during the anthem in protests against comments made by President Donald Trump.

2007

“The Big Bang Theory” created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady and starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco premieres on CBS.

1991

Rock band Nirvana release their 2nd studio album “Nevermind”.

1979

CompuServe launches the first consumer internet service, which features the first public electronic mail service.

1977

1st broadcast of “Love Boat” on ABC-TV.

1957

“Jailhouse Rock” single released by Elvis Presley (Billboard Song of the Year 1957).

Molson family acquires Montreal Canadiens hockey club.

1952

American fast food restaurant chain “KFC” [Kentucky Fried Chicken] opens its first franchise in Salt Lake City, Utah.

1948

The Honda Motor Company is founded.

1934

Babe Ruth played his last game as a New York Yankee player.

1927

NHL’s Toronto St Patricks become Maple Leafs.

1647

Building of Notre-Dame church in Quebec.

1493

Christopher Columbus embarks on his 2nd expedition to the New World, setting sail with a fleet of 17 ships and about 1200 men.

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Entertainment

Are you ready for Squid Game: The Challenge?

Fans of Squid Game will be absolutely thrilled to learn that the trailer for a new reality show inspired by the South Korean series has been unveiled.

456 people will compete in Squid Game: The Challenge for a giant prize pool of $4.56 million!

Squid Game is a South Korean series to be released on Netflix in 2021. It revolves around individuals in financial difficulty who take part in a deadly competition for a chance to win a huge amount of money.

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Squid Game quickly became a global phenomenon. The series has been widely acclaimed for its compelling storyline, intense performances and social commentary.

A Season 2 is planned for 2024.

Squid Game: The Challenge arrives on Netflix on November 22!

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Entertainment Gossip

Katy Perry sells her catalog for $225M!

Litmus has announced that it has acquired singer Katy Perry’s music catalog for a whopping US$225 million.

The sale includes masters of the star’s five albums released between 2008 and 2020.

With this spectacular transaction, Katy Perry joins a wave of major artist music catalog deals completed over the past two years, including Justin Bieber’s catalog ($200 million), Dr. Dre’s catalog ($200 million) and Phil Collins’ catalog for ($300 million).

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Several other artists also sold their catalogs for an unknown amount, including Justin Timberlake, Sum 41, Avicii Leonard Cohen, Sting, Future, Sarah McLachlan and Keith Urban.

Perry’s meteoric rise to superstardom began with his debut album, One of the Boys, released in 2008. The album included the hits I Kissed a Girl and Hot n Cold.

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Katy Perry has released several successful albums, including Teenage Dream (2010), which produced several number ones, Prism (2013), Witness (2017) and Smile (2020).

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Entertainment News

Man turns himself in to FBI for 44 years of unsolved murder

A man has turned himself in to the FBI in the case of an unsolved murder of a woman over 40, an event that doesn’t happen every day and has left FBI agents slightly stunned!

Upon arrival at the FBI’s Portland office, 68-year-old John Michael Irmer confessed to killing and raping a woman in Boston on October 30, 1979.

The man’s DNA, taken after his confession, matched perfectly with that collected at the scene of the murder of Susan Marcia Rose, 24, found murdered on Halloween Eve 1979, in a building then under renovation on Beacon Street.

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According to CNN, the press release states that another man was falsely arrested and then found not guilty of Rose’s murder in 1981 during his trial, a procedure that must have been terrible for the victim’s family and the accused at the time.

Irmer reportedly told police he had already served more than 30 years in prison for another murder, this time committed in California, again according to CNN.

44 years after the tragic events, the family and loved ones may finally have some answers in the case of the brutal murder of Susan Marcia Rose.

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It happened on a… September 23

2022

The great Roger Federer plays his last tennis match on September 23 at the Laver Cup in London. He ends his career with 20 Grand Slam titles.

2019

Climate activist Greta Thunberg scolds world leaders “How Dare You” for not addressing climate change at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York.

2009

“Modern Family” premieres on ABC, starring Ed ‘Neill and Sofia Vergara.

1992

Quebec hockey player Manon Rhéaume plays in goal for Tampa Bay Lightning; first woman to play in a NHL exhibition game, and on one of the 4 major professional sports teams.

1988

Canadian Ben Johnson sets world record in the 100 metre sprint at the Summer Olympic Games in 9.79 seconds against arch-rival, American Carl Lewis; later stripped of gold medal after testing positive for banned anabolic steroids.

1980

Bob Marley’s last concert at Stanley Theatre Pittsburgh

1969

1st broadcast of “Marcus Welby MD” on ABC-TV.

1941

The first gas murder experiments are conducted at Auschwitz. concentration camp.

General de Gaulle forms government in exile in London

1915

Quebecker Joseph Tremblay the first Canadian soldier to dies at the front in World War I.

1913

Roland Garros of France becomes the first to fly in an airplane across the Mediterranean (from St. Raphael France to Bizerte, Tunisia).

1909

The Phantom of the Opera (original title: Le Fantôme de l’Opéra, is first published.

1889

Nintendo Koppai (Later Nintendo Company, Limited) founded by Fusajiro Yamauchi to produce and market the playing card game Hanafuda.

1845

1st baseball team, NY Knickerbockers organize, adopt rule code.

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It happened on a… September 22

2015

Volkswagen admits that 11 million cars have been wrongly programmed to appear to emit lesser emissions than they are.

2004

“Lost” created by J.J. Abrams and starring Matthew Fox and Evangeline Lilly debuts on ABC in the US.

1999

“The West Wing” created by Alan Sorkin and starring Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe and Richard Schiff, debuts on NBC.

1994

Friends, an American television sitcom, which originally aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004.

1989

“Baywatch” starring David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson debuts on NBC.

1982

Sitcom “Family Ties” starring Michael J. Fox premieres on NBC.

1981

The TGV railway service Paris-Lyon is inaugurated.

1976

TV dama “Charlie’s Angels” starring Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith debuts on ABC.

1968

Running of the first Player’s Grand Prix at Mont Tremblant.

1967

Expo 67 breaks attendance record of 42,973,561 set at the 1958 World’s Fair in Brussels.

1929

First vehicle traffic across the new Quebec Bridge.

1888

The first issue of National Geographic Magazine is published.

1862

US President Abraham Lincoln says he will free slaves in all states on Jan 1.

1792

French First Republic formed by the National Convention, stripping the French king of his powers

1665

Moliere’s “L’amour Medecin” premieres in Paris (Versailles).

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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif retires

“Sometimes I still can’t believe the opportunity I’ve had.”

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is officially retiring from the NFL after nine seasons in the league.

The man who has already won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs seems to have other projects in mind, and we imagine it’s time for the doctor to devote himself to medicine.

So it’s with thanks to his agent Sasha, his lover Florence, Coach Reid, the Chiefs, the Jets, McGill University and Quebec fans for supporting him throughout his sporting career, that he now retires – a well-deserved retirement for the player.

“I’ve been lucky enough to play in the NFL for 9 years now, and sometimes I still can’t believe the opportunity I’ve had to live this adventure. Being a professional athlete is a privilege, as well as an enriching human and personal experience. The victories, defeats and injuries have all been opportunities to learn to win and lose as a team while managing great emotions,” reads his Instagram post.

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif played a total of 79 games in the NFL, including 71 as a starter. A great career for this top-level athlete!

Please note that the player will take part in a press conference this Thursday (September 21) at 2 p.m. to officially announce his retirement and provide further details.

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Entertainment News

Rupert Murdoch is leaving FOX

Rupert Murdoch, chairman of Fox Corporation and Fox News, announced his departure in a memo to his employees.

“[…] the time is right for me to take on different roles, knowing that we have truly talented teams.”

Murdoch’s son, Lachlan Murdoch, will take over as president of Fox Corporation and Fox News.

Lachlan Murdoch, born on September 8, 1971, is Murdoch’s eldest son. Lachlan has been co-chairman and CEO of Fox Corporation since March 2019, and will in turn continue the Murdoch family’s media legacy.

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Rupert Murdoch, a media and business magnate, has had a significant influence on the global media landscape. Born on March 11, 1931 in Melbourne, Australia, he is best known for his extensive media holdings through his company News Corporation (now known as Fox Corporation) and his subsidiary 21st Century Fox (now part of The Walt Disney Company).

Murdoch’s media empire over the years includes newspapers such as The Sun and The Times in the UK, as well as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post in the USA. He also owns numerous television networks, including Fox News, Fox Sports and Fox Broadcasting Company.

Throughout his career, Murdoch has been a controversial figure due to his influence on the media and politics. His conservative-leaning media have shaped public opinion on a variety of issues. He has been criticized for his controversial editorial decisions and business practices.

His impact on the media industry is undeniable, as one of the most powerful and influential figures in the world of media and entertainment.

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A stunning trailer for Dream Scenario starring Nicolas Cage

The trailer for the brand-new film starring Nicolas Cage has just been unveiled, and the 59-year-old star is already being hailed for his acting performance as Paul Matthews, a professor who becomes famous by appearing in the dreams of strangers.

When Paul (Nicolas Cage) multiplies his nocturnal appearances in the dreams of thousands of people, they quickly take a nightmarish turn.

2023 seems to be a good year for the actor, as he is also in the cast of the action-comedy The Retirement Plan, currently playing in cinemas!

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In addition to Cage, director Kristoffer Borgli’s film stars Lily Bird (The Northman), Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown), Michael Cera (Arrested Development), Dylan Gelula (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Dylan Baker (Hunters) and Tim Meadows (The Goldbergs).

Dream Scenario hits cinemas on November 10!

Will you be dreaming of Paul too?