Today at a press conference in Montréal, Sylvain Parent-Bédard, President and CEO of Just For Laughs, announced the highly anticipated return of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montréal, running July 16 to 27, 2025. This year’s edition welcomes comedians Tom Segura, Russell Peters, Adam Ray, Fortune Feimster, Michelle Buteau, Kumail Nanjiani and Mae Martin, among others, marking the beginning of a bold new era for the Festival. 

With an incredible programming lineup featuring exclusive performances, international talent, major premieres and returning favourites, the 2025 Festival promises to be one of the most memorable in Just For Laughs’ renowned history. Montréal will once again serve as a global hub for comedy drawing acclaimed performers, standout comedic voices, rising stars, and fans from around the world to experience the transformative power of laughter and creativity. Performances will take place at the Quartier des Spectacles and iconic venues including Place des Arts, Le Gesù, L’Olympia, Théâtre Saint-Denis, Espace Saint-Denis, MTelus, Club Soda and Studio TD.

Previously announced media partnerships will see some of the Festival’s most popular programs, the JUST FOR LAUGHS GALAS and ROAST BATTLE CANADA, taped before live audiences to air on CBC and CTV Comedy Channel & Crave respectively, bringing the laughs to comedy fans across Canada. 

This year’s lineup also features can’t-miss solo performances from comedy heavyweights alongside returning favourites offering something for every comedy enthusiast.

Sylvain Parent-Bédard, Just For Laughs president and CEO had this to say about the announcement:

“Just For Laughs is back — and this moment is one of true gratitude. As we find our voice again, we do so with heart, humility, and profound gratitude. To all the artists, agents, managers, producers, broadcasters, sponsors, governments, and — more than anyone — the fans who support us and believe in the power of laughter: thank you. This return isn’t ours alone. It’s a collective achievement. A shared belief that comedy has the power to unite, soothe, and inspire — now more than ever. Let’s keep building, together. Let’s keep laughing, together.”

Highlights of the 2025 Just For Laughs Festival Montréal include:

TWO INCREDIBLE FREE OUTDOOR SHOWS AT PLACE DES FESTIVALS

TOM SEGURA: COME TOGETHER
Place Des Festivals
July 26 at 9pm

Actor/Comedian/Writer Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business. Tom’s previous tour, I’m Coming Everywhere World Tour, played over 300 shows and his hit podcasts Your Mom’s House which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, 2 Bears 1 Cave which he co-hosts with Bert Kreischer, draw millions of listeners each week.. He is currently selling out venues all over the world on his Come Together tour, andJust For Laughs is closing out the Festival with a bang with this amazing free show.

ADAM RAY IS DR. PHIL LIVE
Place Des Festivals
July 24 at 9pm

With over 10 million views online, Dr. Phil LIVE has become one of the most fun things to see in comedy. From comedian/actor Adam Ray (Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Barbie Movie, MadTV, Hacks, Pam & Tommy, The Heat) the live show provides a wild late night feel with crowd interactions, standup, huge celebrity guests, surprise characters, and hilarious moments you can’t see anywhere else.

EXCLUSIVE TV TAPINGS

JUST FOR LAUGHS GALAS in partnership with CBC
Théâtre Maisonneuve
July 25 – 26, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

The iconic Just For Laughs Galas deliver stand-up comedy’s biggest international nights. Hosted by Fortune Feimster (July 26 @ 6:30 PM) and Michelle Buteau (July 25 @ 9:30 PM) with two hosts yet to be announced, each Gala features a curated mix of global stars and breakout voices from across the comedy spectrum. Taped live at Théâtre Maisonneuve, the shows capture the electric energy, sharp writing, and international flair that have made Just For Laughs a premier comedy destination for fans and industry alike. Presented in partnership with CBC.

“The CBC Galas at Just For Laughs have long been a defining moment for so many Canadian and international comedians,” said Trish Williams, Executive Director, Scripted Content. CBC. “They offer a national platform for standout emerging and established talent, and a chance to be part of a celebrated comedy tradition that CBC is proud to play a part in. We’re excited to continue to share these performances with audiences across the country.”

In addition, Big Yellow Taxi Productions returns to Montreal this summer to curate Season 23 the of JFL Montreal TV series for Australia and New Zealand. Playing across multiple platforms including WBD, Paramount+ and Network 10, Just for Laughs continues to draw large TV audiences for its host broadcasters “down under”

ROAST BATTLE CANADA in partnership with Bell Media
Espace St-Denis
July 20 – 22, 5pm – 8pm – 10:30pm

Roast Battle Canada’s fifth scorched-earth season will be filmed for the first time ever this year at the Festival. Judges Russell Peters, Sabrina Jalees, and K. Trevor Wilson return with their signature mix of wit and brutal honesty. Hosted by the razor-sharp Ennis Esmer, the series sees Canada’s boldest comics go head-to-head in savage insult battles where no punchline is off-limits. Roast Battlers to be announced soon. Produced in association with Bell Media.

“We are excited to bring a new season of Roast Battle Canada to The Just For Laughs Montreal Festival,” said Carlyn Klebuc, General Manager, Original Programming, Bell Media. “Roast Battle Canada showcases and provides a platform for some of the sharpest and quickest minds in Canadian comedy, and filming during the Festival allows us to capture the incredible energy and spirit it creates.”

ACCLAIMED CONCERTS AND SOLO SHOWS

Some of the biggest names and most relevant brands in comedy will be making stops at the Festival this year, giving Montreal audiences and tourists alike a taste of whatever flavour of comedy they seek.

KUMAIL NANJIANI
L’Olympia
July 26 at 7pm

Following his sold out shows at JFL VANCOUVER, former JFL New Face turned Marvel movie star Kumail Nanjiani returns to perform stand-up in Montreal. Kumail is an Oscar-nominated writer, Emmy-nominated actor, and critically acclaimed producer and comedian. Catch him for one night only at L’Olympia this summer in Montreal.

MAE MARTIN & FRIENDS
L’Olympia
July 25 at 9:30pm

MAE MARTIN is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and producer who currently hosts the smash hit comedy podcast HANDSOME alongside Tig Notaro and Fortune Feimster, and can be seen in OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION, a Netflix documentary which premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival that explores the history of LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy and its importance as an instrument for social change over the past five decades. They rose to fame as the star of their own Netflix series FEEL GOOD, and are back from hosting a Just For Laughs Gala in 2023 to present an amazing evening at L’Olympia, surrounded by some great, funny friends.

RUSSELL HOWARD LIVE
L’Olympia
July 24 at 7pm

After the global success of writing and starring in 182 episodes of The Russell Howard Hour (Sky) and Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC) combined, plus six stand-up specials, with clips amassing over 1 billion views on social media and selling 1.5 million tickets to his gigs worldwide so far, Russell Howard is back on the road once again with his fourth and biggest world tour to date, Russell Howard Live. Russell Howard Live has already seen him perform runs in the UK, Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand.

NICK MOHAMMED IS MR. SWALLOW: SHOW PONY
Le Gesù
July 23 – 26, 7pm – 9:30pm

Ted Lasso star and Taskmaster UK loser Nick Mohammed brings his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow to Just For Laughs Montreal for the first time with his brand-new show: Show Pony. Recently seen on Amazon Prime’s hit show Last One Laughing UK, Mr. Swallow has also appeared on numerous episodes of Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown with many of his performances in Dictionary Corner going viral.

Show Pony has been described by Mr. Swallow as “a golden opportunity for anyone who didn’t come to the last tour” and “my most personal/libelous show to date” and will cover everything from not having his own sitcom to not having his own sitcom… and everything in between (critical race theory). Expect magic, music and a whole load of brand-new mistakes.

DANNY BHOY: DEAR WORLD
Le Gesù
July 22 – 27, 7pm – 9:30pm

Scottish comedy superstar Danny Bhoy returns to Just For Laughs Montreal! From his first appearance here back in 2003, Danny quickly became a favourite with Canadian audiences. He now regularly sells out some of the biggest theatres across the whole country with his unique observational storytelling style of comedy. In a comedy landscape littered with social media, Danny has built up a worldwide following largely through the most reliable platform of them all, word of mouth. In 2025, fresh from it’s completely sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, he brings his latest show ‘Dear World…’ to our shores. It’s the sequel to his 2015 smash hit show ‘Dear Epson…’ which he describes as a hybrid of stand up and theatre, and it’s sure to delight audiences in Canada as much as it did in his hometown.

DROPOUT IMPROV
L’Olympia
July 26 at 9:30pm

From the minds behind Dropout comes an evening of improv, minigames, and off-the-wall shenanigans. Hosted by Kurt Maloney, and featuring the improv talents of Kimia Behpoorni, Jeremy Culhane, Lou Wilson, Jacob Wysocki, and Scott Passarella.

SMOSH READS REDDIT STORIES
L’Olympia
July 26, 4pm

Smosh Reads Reddit Stories is coming to you LIVE in Montreal! Join host Shayne Topp (33m) and his friends from Smosh as they delve into Reddit’s wildest stories and updates, share their own hilarious commentary, and more. Mark your calendars & get your pancakes out – this is one live show you DON’T want to miss.

BRAD WILLIAMS
MTelus
July 24 at 9:30pm

Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the continent right now and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since, routinely selling out prestigious venues all over the country and world.

In addition to stand-up and acting, Williams co-created and co-hosted one of the most successful podcasts in the world, with friend and fellow comic Adam Ray, entitled About Last Night, which was always a mainstay on the iTunes charts during their five-year run. (Fun fact: Brad has also received a standing ovation at every Just For Laughs Gala he has ever performed on)

RACHID BADOURI: THE TALE OF THE SYRIAN DRAGON
Club Soda
July 23 at 9:30pm

Celebrated French-Canadian stand-up comedian Rachid Badouri, renowned for captivating audiences in French across the globe with three specials and over 1 million tickets sold in 10 countries, is set to make his ground-breaking English debut. Known for his humour and captivating stage presence, Rachid brings a fresh perspective to stand-up comedy, blending cultural anecdotes with his vibrant energy.

UPDATING
Club Soda
July 25, 7pm

UPDATING is the critically acclaimed New York City-based live dating & comedy show bringing two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of live audiences. Dubbed “the most raw dating show in existence,” what follows is a hilarious show with audience participation, raw moments, and relatable feedback on modern romance in real-time with real people. Reality TV…unfolding & unedited on stage! Created, Produced, and Hosted by NYC-based comedians, Brandon Berman & Harrison Forman.

NINA CONTI
Studio TD
July 22, 9:30pm

Virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner Nina Conti returns with a brand new live show ‘Whose Face Is It Anyway?’

Following countless five star reviews at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe where she debuted the show, and fresh from sell-out runs in London’s West End and New York, and a sold-out national UK tour this Spring.

With her beloved monkey in tow, join Conti for ‘Whose Face Is It Anyway?’ as she presents an unparalleled, unscripted new show that delves deep into who we are, hijacking faces to spark a bold, hysterical reality warp.

CAT COHEN
Studio TD
July 23, 9:30pm

Actress, comedian, singer and writer, the glamorous Catherine Cohen can be seen in Season 4 of the award-winning Hulu series ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, as well as in the Netflix series GIRLS5EVA alongside Ashley Park and Sara Bareilles. She starred in THE FRENCH ITALIAN which premiered this year at The Tribeca Film Festival.

In 2022, Catherine dropped her first Netflix comedy special, called “The Twist …? She’s Gorgeous” to rave reviews and in August of 2019 won the coveted title of Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival.

CLUB SERIES: RETURNING FAN FAVOURITES

NEW FACES OF COMEDY: STAND-UPS AND CHARACTERS
Espace St-Denis
July 23 – 24, 7pm – 9:30pm

The New Faces showcase is one of the most anticipated events at the Festival, with a long-standing track record of launching comedy’s biggest stars, in both stand-up and sketch. Alumni include global icons like Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Ali Wong, Jo Koy, Tim Robinson, and Kumail Nanjiani, Saturday Night Live cast members like Jimmy Fallon, Pete Davidson, and Heidi Gardner, as well as Canadian Comedy Award winner DeAnne Smith, and Letterkenny’s K. Trevor Wilson. Recent New Faces include rising stars like Derrick Stroup, Leslie Liao, and Marcello Hernandez, whose stand-up sets have racked up millions of views online.

THE NASTY SHOW
Club Soda
July 16 – 22, 9:30pm – 11:59pm

The Nasty Show is back! A Festival staple for decades, this show once again promises to be its filthiest and most shocking show, pushing boundaries and encouraging audiences to check their political correctness at the door… let go, and laugh! This summer’s lineup is hosted by stand-up comedian and viral sensation Che Durena and features a killer lineup including Jiaoying Summers, Jay Jurden, Amos Gill, and more!

JFL CULTURE SHOW
Club Soda
July 16 – 22, 7pm

JFL’s long tradition of breaking stereotypes and boundaries with comedy continues with The Culture Show. Hosted by comedian and actor Asif Ali (Deli Boys, WandaVision, The Mandalorian) and featuring former New Face Andrea Jin, and from Frankie Quiñones (What We Do In The Shadows) and more, this cultural melting pot for comedy has become a Festival staple, hilariously tearing down barriers and bringing people closer together.

BRIT(ISH)
Studio TD
July 23 – 26, 7pm

Get ready to cross the pond (ish) without leaving the city. Brit(ish) is a comedy showcase celebrating the sharp wit, dry humour, and distinctive style of top-tier comedians from Britain, but could also include friends from Ireland, or elsewhere in the Commonwealth. Hosted this year by acclaimed UK comedian Ed Gamble, co-host of the award-winning mega-hit podcast Off Menu, the show offers a fresh, hilarious perspective from some of the funniest voices in comedy today.

MIDNIGHT SURPRISE
Studio TD
July 23 – 26, 11:59pm

The Midnight Surprise Show is one of the Festival’s most exciting and unpredictable events, offering a high-energy, spontaneous experience for both performers and audiences. As you might expect, the show is typically held at midnight and features a surprise lineup of top-tier comedians, many of whom may be performing impromptu sets or testing new material. You never know who might drop in!

Additional programming details—including the full festival schedule, free outdoor shows, daytime ComedyPRO sessions, The Just For Laughs Awards show, New Faces: Writers and New Faces: Creators showcases, fireside chats, keynotes, fan events, and screenings of Just For Laughs Shorts and Pilots—will be announced in the coming weeks. (a.k.a we’re just getting started!)

TICKET INFORMATION

EXCLUSIVE PRESALE – JUST FOR LAUGHS MEMBERS
Tickets are on sale now via exclusive presale for Just For Laughs Members. Members save 30% from Thursday, May 8 through Monday, May 12 at 12:00pm on select shows. Become a Just For Laughs Member at HAHAHA.COM.

GENERAL PUBLIC ONSALE
The general public can take advantage of a limited-time 20% discount on select shows from Monday, May 12 at 12:00pm to Monday, May 19 at 12:00pm.

All remaining tickets will be available at regular price beginning Monday, May 19 at 12:00pm.

Tickets can be purchased and the complete Just For Laughs Montréal schedule found at HAHAHA.COM.

JUST FOR LAUGHS PARTNERS
The Just for Laughs Festival Montréal is extremely thankful for the support of its partners: Énergir, Belle Gueule, Distillerie des Appalaches, YUL Aéroport de Montréal, and its official broadcast partners CBC, Crave, CTV Comedy Channel, Bell Media, ICI Télé, ICI TOU.TV, TVA, illico+, Noovo, TV5, UnisTV, Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount +, Network 10, CANAL+, France Télévision, and the Canada Media Fund. The Festival would also like to recognize the financial support of the Gouvernment du Québec, the Government of Canada, the Ville de Montréal, Tourisme Montréal, the Quartier des spectacles, Montréal centre-ville and la Place des Arts, without which none of this would have been possible.

ABOUT JUST FOR LAUGHS
Created in 1983, Just For Laughs is a world leader in comedy. Just For Laughs organises numerous festivals, including the world’s largest comedy festival in Montréal. The company has launched the careers of many renowned comedians and entertained millions of spectators each year through its festivals and content broadcast in more than 150 countries. Just For Laughs manages the careers of artists and produces shows, musicals, television series and films. Just For Laughs is a leading brand of the Just For Entertainment Group which, since its foundation in 1997, has established itself as an international leader in creating a world of entertainment. Just For Entertainment was historically known as ComediHa!

Today, Disney+ unveiled the official trailer for FX’s “Adults,” a new comedy series created by Ben Kronengold & Rebecca Shaw. The series, formerly titled “Snowflakes,” will debut on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FX and stream the next day on Disney+ in Canada. The premiere of the eight-episode season will include the first two episodes, followed by two new episodes for the following three weeks.

The series features a creative team loaded with FX comedy veterans, including Nick Kroll (“The League”), Stefani Robinson (“Atlanta,” “What We Do in the Shadows”) under her overall deal with FX, Sarah Naftalis (“What We Do in the Shadows”) and Jonathan Krisel (“Baskets,” “English Teacher”).

FX’s “Adults” is an ensemble comedy series about a group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither “good” nor “people” yet. “Samir” (Malik Elassal), “Billie” (Lucy Freyer), “Paul Baker” (Jack Innanen), “Issa” (Amita Rao) and “Anton” (Owen Thiele) are five friends crashing together in Samir’s childhood home, where they share their meals, anxieties and, occasionally, toothbrushes.

Charlie Cox, Julia Fox, D’Arcy Carden, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, John Reynolds and Ray Nicholson will guest star in the first season.

Created by Ben Kronengold & Rebecca Shaw (“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”), the show puts a slightly heightened twist on the wins, losses and humiliations of starting out in the adult world. Whether they’re trying to get ahead at work, navigating the healthcare system, hosting a dinner party or dating in the age of Find My Friends, the group is finding that nothing about the real world is simple, and all their best intentions tend to make things worse.

FX’s “Adults” is executive produced by Ben Kronengold & Rebecca Shaw, Nick Kroll (“Big Mouth,” “The League”), Stefani Robinson (“Atlanta,” “What We Do in the Shadows”), Sarah Naftalis (“What We Do in the Shadows”) and Jonathan Krisel (“Baskets,” “English Teacher”). Alicia Van Couvering (“Tiny Furniture,” “Drinking Buddies”) also serves as an executive producer under Kroll’s Good At Business banner. “Adults” is produced by FX Productions.

Robust parental controls ensure that Disney+ remains a suitable viewing experience for everyone in the family. Subscribers can set access limits on mature content and create PIN-protected profiles alongside the already existing Junior Mode profiles to give parents and guardians peace of mind.

From New Line Cinema comes the ninth entry in the more than $2 billion theatrical Conjuring universe, The Conjuring: Last Rites, directed by franchise veteran Michael Chaves and produced by franchise architects James Wan and Peter Safran.

The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise.

Farmiga and Wilson star alongside Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy, who portray Ed and Lorraine’s daughter Judy Warren and her boyfriend, Tony Spera, as well as Steve Coulter returning as Father Gordon, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, John Brotherton and Shannon Kook.

Chaves directs from a screenplay by Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick & James Wan, based on characters created by Chad Hayes & Carey W. Hayes. The executive producers are Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Natalia Safran, John Rickard, Hans Ritter and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. Chaves is joined behind the camera by his creative team, including director of photography Eli Born, production designer John Frankish, editors Elliot Greenberg and Gregory Plotkin, visual effects supervisor Scott Edelstein, visual effects producer Eric Bruneau and costume designer Graham Churchyard, with casting by Rose Wicksteed and Sophie Kingston-Smith. The music supervisor is Ian Broucek and the music is by composer Benjamin Wallfisch.

New Line Cinema Presents A Safran Company / An Atomic Monster Production, The Conjuring: Last Rites. The film will be released worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and will be only in theatres and IMAX® in North America on September 5, 2025, and internationally beginning 3 September 2025.

Still looking for something to do with mom this weekend? INK Entertainment has all the options! 

Akira Back is offering a refined Mother’s Day Tasting Menu ($48) on May 10 & 11, featuring three cold share plates and two glasses of sparkling sake. Plus:

• Shidou Cocktail – sake, peach liqueur, elderflower, rosé prosecco ($17)
• Ontario’s Spring Dessert – seasonal rhubarb and strawberry highlight ($19)
  

As you know, they also have a Sakura Bliss-inspired Spring Menu available right now here too.

Byblos Uptown & Downtown and Beso by Patria are opening exclusively for brunch on Mother’s Day – a rare treat as they typically open for dinner only:

• Beso by Patria: Spanish-inspired brunch + a sweet ‘Kisses for Mom’ housemade meringue gift
• Byblos Uptown & Downtown: $65 three-course set menus featuring Eastern-Mediterranean brunch fare
  

Menus and reservation links are below:

• Beso: Reserve
• Byblos Uptown: Reserve
• Byblos Downtown: Reserve

Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Edmonton a chance to see MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FINAL RECKONING!

TORONTO

Date: Tuesday, May 20th

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Scotiabank Theatre Toronto

VANCOUVER

Date: Wednesday, May 21st

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver

MONTREAL – ENG

Date: Wednesday, May 21st

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Cineplex Cinemas Banque Scotia Montreal

MONTREAL – FRE

Date: Wednesday, May 21st

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Cineplex Cinéma Quartier Latin

EDMONTON

Date: Wednesday, May 21st

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton

Synopsis:

Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

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Rules and regulations here.

PARAMOUNT PICTURES CANADA RELEASE MISSION:IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING IN THEATRES ON MAY 23, 2025.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

The Departure Festival + Conference has officially taken flight in Toronto, running now through May 11, 2025. Having grown alongside Canadian Music Week, this reimagining of that 44-year Festival focuses on not only Music, by Comedy, Entertainment and Technology forming a hub for the likeminded. Based primarily out of Hotel X and venues surrounding the area, this inaugural edition of the Festival is lifted by some major starpower.

The Departure Honours Gala served to celebrate and honour Canadian creatives and Artists who have made significant impact through their work and coming to receive their flowers this year included chef and actor Matty Matheson, Dallas Green (also known as City and Color), along with presenters and performers Tegan and Sara, Jessie Reyez, Jully Black and so much more. Above this, names like Dave Chappelle, Grace VanderWaal, Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, June Diane Raphael, and more have shows around town.

Some highlights from the Red Carpet, evening hosted by eTalk‘s Tyrone Edwards and Traci Melchor:

Day One of the Festival kicked things off on a high note. Our Justin Waldman and Genevieve Walker sat-in on some fascinating talks with Music icons Bryan Adams and Shaggy as they reflected upon their careers and where they are today. Adams mentioned he’s recording a radio show for IHeart Radio which will be airing soon, setting-up a studio in his hotel suite while he was here. Shaggy who knows Toronto very well, talks about evolution of that Jamaican swag, and being an honourary Canadian having won a JUNO Award for his album HOT SHOT.

Day Two was highlighted not only by the first ever DEPARTURE HONOURS Gala, but guests of the Festival got to attend in-conversations with Matty Matheson (treated to free Matty’s Patty‘s burgers, nonetheless), Dallas Green, and also duo Tegan and Sara focused their conversation on their Tegan and Sara Foundation. Later in the evening we were so lucky to catch Grace VanderWaal on her Childstar Tour at Great Hall where she delivered a spellbinding hour-long set, both stylized and polished.

Justin Waldman will be checking-out HOW DID THIS GET MADE? Podcast at Massey Hall tomorrow night and we’ll be sure to deliver the highlights from this eagerly-awaited show! Be sure to check back!

(Photo/video credit: Justin Waldman/Genevieve Walker/Mr. Will Wong)

The wait is over, Calgary! Krispy Kreme® Canada is excited to announce that its fan-favourite doughnuts are on the way. After years of anticipation from Calgary fans, the brand is proud to confirm that Krispy Kreme will return to the city at its new location at 9629 Macleod Trail SW. This will be the latest addition to the brand’s growing Canadian presence and a major moment for doughnut lovers across southern Alberta.

Calgarians will soon have the chance to step inside the signature Hot Light Theatre Shop, where the magic of Krispy Kreme comes to life. Guests will be able to watch their favourite doughnuts made fresh, starting with the iconic Original Glazed®, served warm and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Whether it’s a morning coffee run, late-night cravings, or a weekend family outing, Krispy Kreme is set to become Calgary’s go-to spot for sweet moments and unforgettable treats.

“We’ve been listening to the passionate requests from our Calgary fans for quite some time,” said Chris Lindsay, Co-CEO for Krispy Kreme Canada. “Bringing Krispy Kreme to this vibrant city is something we’re incredibly proud of, and we can’t wait to become part of the community and share the joy that makes Krispy Kreme so special.”

The Calgary location will offer the full Krispy Kreme experience, from the iconic glowing Hot Light that signals fresh doughnuts are being made, to the inviting atmosphere and friendly Krew that make each visit memorable. Guests can expect the full lineup of signature doughnuts, specialty coffees, and seasonal offerings that fans across Canada already know and love. A convenient drive-thru will also be available for those on the go.

While the official opening date has yet to be revealed, sweet things are coming soon. In the meantime, doughnut enthusiasts can look forward to exclusive giveaways, sneak peeks, and community partnerships leading up to opening day.

To stay up to date on all the latest news including hiring announcements, behind-the-scenes previews, and opening day surprises—follow Krispy Kreme Canada on social media or visit www.krispykreme.ca.

We cannot wait for this! We get the Trailer for GINNY & GEORGIA Season Three! We were left with a major cliffhanger Season Two!

ABOUT GINNY & GEORGIA S3:
Georgia has just been arrested for murder during her wedding – ruining her fairy tale ending and putting the spotlight on the Millers like never before. It’s always been Ginny and Georgia against the world, but the world has never come for them quite like this. Now, Ginny needs to see where she stands when push comes to shove – Is the two of them against the world something Ginny really wants to sign up for?

Episodes: 10 episodes x 1 hour
Creator/Executive Producer: Sarah Lampert
Showrunner/Executive Producer: Sarah Glinski
Executive Producers: Jeff Tahler; Jenny Daly; Holly Hines; Daniel March (Dynamic Television); Armand Leo; Lance Samuels and Daniel Iron (Blue Ice Pictures)
Co-Executive Producers: Elena Blekhter, Ali Kinney
Directors: April Mullen (301/302), Jasmin Mozaffari (303/304), Liz Allen (305/306), Sharon Lewis (307/308), Darnell Martin (309/310)
Writers: David Monahan, Danielle Hoover, Michelle Askew, Ayotunde Ifaturoti, Ali Kinney, Eboni Freeman, Jordan Dumbroff, Zachary Arthur, Kourtney Richard
Cast: Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Scott Porter, Raymond Ablack, Katie Douglas, Chelsea Clark, Nathan Mitchell

The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (imagineNATIVE) is proud to announce the programming for their milestone 25th Anniversary festival. Celebrating 25 years of showcasing the very best Indigenous talent in film and media arts from around the world, imagineNATIVE has programmed works spanning 55 Indigenous Nations from 16 countries . This year’s theme centres around seedkeeping and the passing down of seeds to the next generation. Like ancestors planting their seeds to grow and harvest sustenance for the people, we look back on 25 years of Indigenous artists breaking barriers, opening doors for each other, connecting, collaborating, and inspiring fearlessness in storytelling for future generations.

The festival runs from June 3-8, 2025 in Toronto and from June 9-15, 2025 online. In addition to the film programming, imagineNATIVE’s special events and media arts programming was also announced today.

Kicking off this year’s festival is the Hot Docs Audience Award-winning documentary Endless Cookie from directors Pete Scriver and Seth Scriver. The film will be preceded by The Opening Address from directors Konwanahktotha Alvera Sargent (Mohawk) and Jess Lowe Chaverri. The festival will close with an outdoor screening at Fort York National Historic Site of Canadian Screen Award-nominated horror comedy Seeds from filmmaker Kaniehtiio Horn.

In addition to the film works listed below, imagineNATIVE will screen select presentations in partnership with organizations to celebrate its Silver Jubilee anniversary, including:

The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival announces special events and media arts programming

May 8, 2025, Tkaronto/Toronto – Celebrating its silver jubilee, the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (imagineNATIVE) returns in 2025 with a full slate of media arts offerings and special events. Taking place from June 3-8, 2025 in Toronto and June 9-15, 2025 online, the festival will feature 14 digital and interactive works, 4 special events and 17 audio works open to the public in addition to its film programming which was also announced today.

Looking back on 25 years of imagineNATIVE, this year’s milestone festival will start with the traditional Welcome Gathering held at Spadina Museum on Tuesday, June 3. The gathering will feature a performance by Kehewin Native Dance Theatre, delectable food from Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin (They Feed the People) and The Three Sisters Indigenous Vendors Market, encouraging guests to buy Indigenous-made, not Indigenous inspired, products.

Following the Welcome Gathering, the Opening Night Party featuring the sounds of DJ Thomas Hernan will be hosted at Malaparte on King West in the heart of the entertainment district.

More on the Festival here.

As announced on Breakfast Television moments ago, Canada has voted CARSIM BIRMINGHAM (Vancouver, BC) and NICOLINA (Vaughan, ON) through to the Canada’s Got Talent two-hour live finale at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, May 13 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+. Singers CARSIM BIRMINGHAM (Vancouver, BC) and NICOLINA (Vaughan, ON) join the judges’ saves – THE MARTIN BOYS (Woodstock, NB), JACOB LEWIS (Butlerville, NL), DARREN LEO (Toronto, ON), SAI KIT LO (Markham, ON), ILLUMIN DRONE SHOWS (Toronto, ON), and FUNKYVERSE (Toronto, ON) – to round out the acts competing for the Rogers $1M grand prize.

The eight Canada’s Got Talent Season 4 finalists are:

BRITISH COLUMBIA

• CARSIM BIRMINGHAM – Singer/Musician, Vancouver – **Kardinal’s Golden Buzzer**

NEW BRUNSWICK

• THE MARTIN BOYS – Singers/Musicians, Woodstock

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

• JACOB LEWIS – Singer/Musician, Butlerville – **Shania’s Golden Buzzer**

ONTARIO

• DARREN LEO – Comedy, Toronto – **Katherine’s Golden Buzzer**
• SAI KIT LO – Comedy, Markham
• ILLUMIN DRONE SHOWS – Variety, Toronto
• FUNKYVERSE – Dance, Toronto – **Group Golden Buzzer**
• NICOLINA – Singer/Musician, Vaughan – **Lindsay’s Golden Buzzer**

Don’t miss the highly-anticipated two-hour #CGT finale on Tuesday, May 13 as an all-star lineup of judges – Howie Mandel, Shania Twain, Katherine Ryan, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell, crown the Season 4 Champion.

**COMING UP**

A Sneak Peek at Next Week’s Finale Performances (Tuesday, May 13^th)

JACOB LEWIS – Singer/Musician

Butlerville, NL

Check Out JACOB LEWIS’ Performance

THE MARTIN BOYS – Singers/Musicians

Woodstock, NB

Check Out THE MARTIN BOYS’ Performance

DARREN LEO – Comedy

Toronto, ON
Check Out DARREN LEO’s Performance

SAI KIT LO – Comedy

Markham, ON
Check Out SAI KIT LO’s Performance 

ILLUMIN DRONE SHOWS – Variety

Toronto, ON

Check Out ILLUMIN DRONE SHOWS’ Performance 

FUNKYVERSE – Dance

Toronto, ON

Check Out FUNKYVERSE’s Performance  

NICOLINA – Singer/Musician

Vaughan, ON

Check Out NICOLINA’s Performance

CARSIM BIRMINGHAM – Singer/Musician

Vancouver, BC

Check Out CARSIM BIRMINGHAM’s Performance