Today, Canadians can rejoice that summer is BACK at Starbucks. Back by popular demand is the Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers® trio, alongside the creamy White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew, alongside a new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop and new Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich. All are available at Starbucks stores in Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

·Summer’s back, and it’s bursting with berries:
Returning for its second year, the Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers® features a sweet and summery blend of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavours shaken with ice and water, poured over a layer of popping raspberry flavoured pearls for a juicy burst in every sip. Also available with lemonade in the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher or with creamy coconut beverage in the
Summer Skies Drink.

Fun Fact: In its debut year, the Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers drove the highest week
one product launch in the company’s history in Canada.

·Cool down with a cold brew:
The fan-favourite White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew returns with sweet macadamia syrup and topped with white chocolate macadamia cream cold foam and toasted cookie crumbles, making it the ultimate cold-meets-creamy summer sip.

·Strawberries are IN:
New to the bakery case for the summer is the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop, made with strawberry cream cake, buttercream, and dipped in chocolate with a festive summer finish.

·A new vegetarian delight:
The new vegetarian Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich joins the permanent menu—featuring fluffy cage-free egg frittata with kale and basil pesto, topped with a creamy slice of mozzarella on a toasted cheddar and onion bun.

·Summer in full colour:
Starbucks has partnered with Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand FARM Rio to launch a limited-edition drinkware collection. Available at Starbucks stores across Canada starting May 13 for a limited time, the exclusive line celebrates the vibrant beauty of nature in full bloom. Inspired by the rich culture and natural landscapes of Rio de Janeiro, FARM Rio brings its signature blend of bold colour, artisanal craftsmanship, and joyful design to this unique collaboration. Learn more about the collection on Starbucks Stories.

The trailer for 20th Century Studios “Predator: Killer of Killers” is available now. The original animated action-adventure film set in the Predator universe will premiere June 6, 2025, exclusively on Disney+.

The anthology story follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge, a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession, and a WWII pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause. But while all these warriors are killers in their own right, they are merely prey for their new opponent – the ultimate killer of killers.

“Predator: Killer of Killers” is directed by Dan Trachtenberg with Josh Wassung, from animation company The Third Floor, serving as co-director. The film stars Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rick Gonzalez, and Michael Biehn and is written by Micho Robert Rutare and story by Trachtenberg and Rutare, based on characters created by Jim Thomas & John Thomas. The producers are John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, p.g.a., Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, p.g.a., with Lawrence Gordon, James E. Thomas, John C. Thomas, and Stefan Grube as executive producers.

Rihanna releases “Friend Of Mine” from Paramount Animation’s SMURFS Movie Soundtrack via Roc Nation Distribution. Rihanna will star as Smurfette in the film, out July 18, 2025. The soundtrack is available for Pre-Order/Pre-Save HERE and will officially release June 13, 2025 via Roc Nation Distribution.

“Friend Of Mine” is the second song to come off the soundtrack following “Higher Love” by DESI TRILL featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania and Subhi. “Higher Love” also saw an official music video:

In addition to the already star-studded cast, the soundtrack will also feature a new song from Tyla. Pre-save SMURFS Soundtrack HERE via Roc Nation Distribution.

ABOUT SMURFS:

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe. SMURFS features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Marshmello, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.

SMURFS is in Theatres July 18, 2025

Details:

“SMURFS”

Executive Produced by

Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

Produced by

Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, Ryan Harris, p.g.a.

Based on the Characters and Works of Peyo

Written by

Pam Brady

Directed by

Chris Miller

Cast:

Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Marshmello, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.

CREDITS ARE NOT FINAL AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THIS FILM HAS NOT YET BEEN RATED

FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES devastates in its debut with $43 million from 3,523 theatres for Warner Bros. This makes it the most successful opening ever for the now six-film Franchise. It gets a smashing 92% on the Tomatometer.

Second is Marvel’s THUNDERBOLTS* with $16 million, taking it to $154 million over three weekends domestically.

Third goes to SINNERS with $15 million, now at $240 million for Warner Bros. in its fifth frame.

A MINECRAFT MOVIE lands in fourth with $5.6 million for Warner Bros. This takes it to $416 million in its seventh weekend out.

The Weeknd‘s HURRY UP TOMORROW, which is a companion to his sixth album of the same name, debuts in fifth with $4.7 million from 2,020 theatres for Lionsgate/Cineplex Pictures. It gets 14% on the Tomatometer.

A delicious and educational experience! Opening only in November 2024, the elegant LOUF on Davenport, already has been named the #7 Best New Toronto Restaurant by Toronto Life, an impressive feat.

This collaboration between world-renowned Chef Fadi Kattan and Editor Nicole Mankinen, began with her messaging him for a cake recipe. From there a friendship was formed and an opportunity fulfilled. And the rest is a success story that continues to be written.

LOUF combines its founders’ Canadian and Palestinian (a bit of French in there too!) stories and upbringings as one, using ingredients imported directly from Palestine, and the highest quality local ingredients. In addition to food, their drink menu curated by Sommelier Anna Patrowicz is innovative and as refined as the dining experience. The non-alcoholic menu shines as bright as its cocktails.

They also offer a popular Brunch menu, and currently, Date Night prix fixe options as well at a great value.

More on our experience here:

LOUF is located at 501 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M4V 1B8.

LOUFTORONTO.COM for reservations.

Internationally acclaimed Warner Music Canada recording artist Karan Aujla’s latest single “Courtside” was the #1 most viewed music video in the world on YouTube in its first 24 hours with over 6.3 million streams. Within just three days of release, the music video has already accumulated over 17 million views and is trending on YouTube in 10 countries, including #1 in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Watch it here.

In addition to the massive success on YouTube, “Courtside” is also trending at #4 on Instagram Reels. On Spotify, “Courtside” has reached the Top 30 in both Canada and India. The track has also achieved significant success on Apple Music, reaching #7 in Canada and #2 in India. This global success underscores Karan Aujla’s international appeal and his undeniable talent as a hitmaker.

About Karan Aujla

Karan Aujla’s rise from his upbringing in rural Punjab to his place atop the global music industry is a testament to his talent and unique blend of Punjabi folk, hip-hop, and R&B. His albums, BacTHAfuKUP and Making Memories, have solidified his international presence. Making Memories, released in 2023, generated billions of streams and culminated in a sold-out world tour that connected him with hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide. This album’s success highlights Aujla’s ability to resonate with a diverse global audience, a position underscored by his status as the most streamed Punjabi artist on Spotify globally in 2024. His influence has extended to Bollywood, where his song “Tauba Tauba” was featured in the film Bad Newz and quickly became a national hit in India. Aujla’s achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards, including his groundbreaking win of the 2024 TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award, making him the first South Asian artist to win the fan-voted category. In 2025, Aujla has already received multiple JUNO Award nominations, including Single of the Year for “Winning Speech,” and has collaborated with GRAMMY-nominated chart-toppers OneRepublic on “Tell Me,” produced by preeminent South Asian producer Ikky, with much more in store for the year to come.

Multi-Platinum global pop superstar Kesha continues the countdown to her hugely anticipated new album . (PERIOD), with today’s premiere of the scintillating latest single, “BOY CRAZY.,” . (PERIOD) arrives at last on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025 via her own Kesha Records. 

. (PERIOD) – which arrives exactly one year since Kesha returned on her own terms with 2024’s smash comeback hit, “JOYRIDE” – was first unveiled with the premiere of the thrilling “YIPPEE KI-YAY. (Feat. T-Pain),” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Produced by Pink Slip (Ava Max, Jason Derulo) and co-written by Kesha and frequent collaborator Zhone (who previously produced and co-wrote last year’s smash singles “JOYRIDE” and “DELUSIONAL”), the country-flavored party anthem was joined last week by a special remix package featuring an exclusive new spin by hit producer A. G. Cook (Charli xcx, Lady Gaga) and “The Hosed Down Remix,” available everywhere now. Official visualizers for all three tracks are streaming now on Kesha’s official YouTube channel HERE.

Kesha further celebrated “YIPPEE-KI-YAY.” with a recent pair of unforgettable performances, first teaming with A. G. Cook for a live take on the new remix at Coachella and then returning to the Indio, CA site for a once-in-a-lifetime joint rendition alongside T-Pain at Stagecoach. 

The spectacular live performances only serve to whet the appetite for the biggest live run of Kesha’s already extraordinary career, The Tits Out Tour. Produced by Live Nation and presented by Feeld, the milestone North American headline tour kicks off July 1 in West Valley City, UT’s Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre and then hits arenas and amphitheaters across the continent through an August 10 finale at Tampa, FL’s MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre. Highlights include Kesha’s first-ever headline shows at such world-famous venues as Los Angeles, CA’s Kia Forum (July 5) and New York City’s Madison Square Garden (July 23). Support on all dates comes from newly reunited glam-pop legends Scissor Sisters, marking their first North American tour in over a decade. Special guests on select dates also include pop disruptor Slayyyter (July 1-July 18), rising UK artist Rose Gray (July 19-21, July 24-August 10), and venerable Dutch Eurodance favorites Vengaboys (July 23).. Tickets are available now at keshaofficial.com. For complete details, please visit keshaofficial.com/tour.

Kesha’s sixth studio album, . (PERIOD) – yes, it’s just a period. – is an unapologetic, unfiltered declaration of artistic freedom and fearless authenticity from the 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated pop icon. Conceived, co-produced and co-written by Kesha, the 11-song collection transcends pop norms to create a raw, daring, and intensely personal sonic journey, a defiant act of self-expression that refuses to adhere to expectations or play it safe. More than just a new album, . (PERIOD) is Kesha at her most powerful best, turning her experiences into vibrant, audacious art with a spiked heel at the neck of pop culture.

Among its many exhilarating highlights, . (PERIOD) includes 2024’s aforementioned “JOYRIDE.” and the blockbuster “DELUSIONAL.,” both available everywhere now. Currently boasting over 103M streams at Spotify alone, “JOYRIDE” proved a true sensation since its Independence Day 2024 release, reaching #6 on Billboard’s “Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles” and “Hot Dance/Electronic Songs” along with the top 30 on “Pop Airplay” and chart success around the world from the UK to New Zealand. Produced by Zhone and co-written by Kesha, Zhone, and Madison Love, the track marked the triumphant first chapter of a milestone new era for Kesha, celebrating both her long overdue empowerment as an independent artist as well as a powerful sonic evolution following 2023’s critically acclaimed fifth studio album, Gag Order. Along with its popular achievement, “JOYRIDE” has been met by high-profile critical applause from the likes of Rolling Stone, Variety, and Vulture, to name only a few. Perhaps NYLON said it best: “Everything about ‘JOYRIDE’ is a trip…The original glitter-faced party animal of the 2010s is back with a fiery vengeance.”

“JOYRIDE” joined by an equally acclaimed official music video streaming now at YouTube. Directed by Dimitri Basil (Kylie Minogue, Vance Joy), Cooper Roussel (Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Miami Horror), and Laura Gorun (Joywave, Kings of Leon), the high-octane visual received wide-ranging attention from major publications and top online outlets around the globe, including Billboard, Vulture, and Rolling Stone, the latter of which raved, ““Kesha is taking her foot off the brakes and going full-speed ahead on her new video for ‘JOYRIDE.’ The video sees Kesha racing through the desert in a hot red convertible while being chased by a helicopter, gun-toting assassins, and a shirtless dude hell-bent on catching up to the pop diva.”

LISTEN TO “DELUSIONAL”

 LISTEN TO “JOYRIDE”

 WATCH “JOYRIDE” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

One of Spotify’s Top 100 Artists with close to 40M monthly listeners, Kesha has heralded . (PERIOD) with an array of high-profile media appearances and promotional events, including visits to The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Jennifer Hudson Show, and The Drew Barrymore Show, and exclusive cover feature in PAPER, an electrifying Boiler Room event in Miami, and a very special lighting ceremony at New York City’s world famous Empire State Building. This month will see Kesha cross the Atlantic for a pair of sold-out “House of Kesha” headline shows in the UK, followed by a top-billed festival performance at London’s Mighty Hoopla pop extravaganza on June 1. For additional details, please visit keshaofficial.com/tour.

MAY

29 – Glasgow, UK – House of Kesha @ O2 Academy 1 (SOLD OUT)

30 – Manchester, UK – House of Kesha @ Albert Hall (SOLD OUT)

JUNE

1 – London, UK – Mighty Hoopla †

† Festival Performance

KESHA & SCISSOR SISTERS: THE TITS OUT TOUR

NORTH AMERICA 2025

JULY

1 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre ^

3 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre ^

5 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum ^

6 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre ^

8 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion * ^

10 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ^

12 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ^

13 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre ^

15 – Nashville, TN – Riverfront Park – Ascend Amphitheater ^

16 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center ^

18 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center ^

19 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre #

21 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage #

23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden *

24 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center #

26 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake #

28 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center #

29 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann #

31 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater #

AUGUST

2 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater #

3 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek #

5 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion #

7 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre #

9 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre #

10 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre #

^ w/ Slayyyter

# w/ Rose Gray

* w/ Vengaboys

Only in theaters on August 29, 2025, we get a new Teaser for THE ROSES, from Searchlight Pictures.

Details:

Directed by | Jay Roach

Screenplay by | Tony McNamara

Executive Produced by | James L. Brooks, Michael Adler, Jonathan Adler, Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Cáit Collins

Produced by | Jay Roach, Michelle Graham, p.g.a., Adam Ackland, p.g.a., Leah Clarke, p.g.a., Ed Sinclair, p.g.a., Tom Carver

Starring | Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon

Synopsis | Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.

NETFLIX TUDUM 2025: THE LIVE EVENT
THE EVENT WILL FEATURE YOUR FAVOURITE STARS FROM: Emily in Paris, Frankenstein, Happy Gilmore 2, Love is Blind, One Piece, Outer Banks, The Rip, Squid Game, Stranger Things, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, The Life List, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Wednesday, WWE, Ginny & Georgia, My Life with the Walter Boys, Forever …AND MORE!

And guess what? Lady Gaga will join the star-studded lineup of Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event and perform LIVE at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 31, 2025!

ABOUT TUDUM: Tudum LIVE is Netflix’s global fan event, named after the iconic sound that plays at the start of every Netflix movie, series or event. It is Netflix’s biggest celebration of fandom and culture-defining storytelling—spotlighting movies, shows, stars and creators that fans around the world love.

The first Tudum event was held in January 2020 at the Bienal Pavilion of São Paulo, Brazil, as a multi-title festival that celebrated Netflix’s young adult content, drawing more than 50,000 fans over four days. Since then, Tudum has evolved across multiple formats—festival, livestream, and digital almanac—cementing its place as a signature global event. In 2023, Tudum returned to São Paulo, drawing over 35,000 in-person attendees and recorded more than 78 million views across Netflix’s global social channels.

Now, Tudum LIVE returns on May 31, 2025, streaming live at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. This must-see event will feature Netflix’s biggest stars, can’t-miss performances, jaw-dropping reveals, and unforgettable moments. Tudum.com remains a year-round destination for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and deeper connections to Netflix’s most beloved titles.

HOW TO WATCH: Audiences can watch the live event on Netflix. The livestream will begin at 5:00 PM PT/8:00 PM ET.

TICKET SALE INFO: The event will take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 31st. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of THE LIFE OF CHUCK in Toronto and Vancouver. This acclaimed TIFF ’24 selection won the coveted People’s Choice Award. Screenings are as follows:

TORONTO ADVANCE SCREENING

LOCATION: Scotiabank Theatre Toronto #1

ADDRESS: 259 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M6

DATE: Monday, June 9th

TIME: 7:00 PM

VANCOUVER ADVANCE SCREENING

LOCATION: Rio Theatre

ADDRESS: 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1

DATE: Sunday, May 25th

TIME: 6:00 PM

Synopsis: A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. 

To enter for a chance to win, click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK or IG. In the comments, please tell us which City you are in and tag 1 friend in comments who you will bring along with you. Multiple entries permitted.

Rules and regulations here.

Elevation Pictures release THE LIFE OF CHUCK June 13, 2025.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)