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This image released by Crave shows Hudson Williams, left, and Connor Storrie in a scene from "Heated Rivalry." (Crave via AP)

This image released by Crave shows Hudson Williams, left, and Connor Storrie in a scene from "Heated Rivalry." (Crave via AP)

Annabel Lyon’s novel The Golden Mean gets boost after Netflix deal

Ahead of Jacob Tierney’s Netflix adaptation, the Giller-nominated historical novel sold out online and was rushed for reprint by Penguin Random House

4 min read

Donovan Woods. For a story on singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ EP, Squander Your Gifts, dedicated to his late Nashville songwriting friend Abe Stoklasa.
Photographer Credit: Tiana Lam

Donovan Woods. For a story on singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ EP, Squander Your Gifts, dedicated to his late Nashville songwriting friend Abe Stoklasa.
Photographer Credit: Tiana Lam

Donovan Woods releases Squander Your Gifts, an EP dedicated to his late collaborator

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cover photo for rv-massmarket-indigo-0306

Remember paperbacks that fit in your pocket? Indigo’s trying to bring them back

6 min read

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Sarena Parmar in The Surrogate .selects.260222.KendraEpikPhotography.39

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Cross-border snark meets The Pitt in The Surrogate, a blistering drama about a broken healthcare system

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

This image released by A24 shows Timothée Chalamet in a scene from "Marty Supreme." (A24 via AP)

This image released by A24 shows Timothée Chalamet in a scene from "Marty Supreme." (A24 via AP)

Where to watch the 2026 Oscar nominees in Canada

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Where to watch the 2026 Oscar nominees in Canada

From Sinners to Marty Supreme and Sentimental Value, here’s how to stream all the best-picture nominees and more before the Academy Awards

This image released by A24 shows Timothée Chalamet in a scene from "Marty Supreme." (A24 via AP)

This image released by A24 shows Timothée Chalamet in a scene from "Marty Supreme." (A24 via AP)

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Why young women are flocking to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style online

Dec. 20, 1997 - John F. Kennedy Jr and wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy walk their dog in Tribeca, New York City. (Credit Image: © Globe Photos/ZUMA Wire)

Dec. 20, 1997 - John F. Kennedy Jr and wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy walk their dog in Tribeca, New York City. (Credit Image: © Globe Photos/ZUMA Wire)

Dec. 20, 1997 - John F. Kennedy Jr and wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy walk their dog in Tribeca, New York City. (Credit Image: © Globe Photos/ZUMA Wire)

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Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney lands deal with Netflix for Alexander the Great series

Jacob Tierney, co-creator of the TV series "Heated Rivalry", speaks at the Prime Time screen and media industry conference in Ottawa, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

Jacob Tierney, co-creator of the TV series "Heated Rivalry", speaks at the Prime Time screen and media industry conference in Ottawa, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

Jacob Tierney, co-creator of the TV series "Heated Rivalry", speaks at the Prime Time screen and media industry conference in Ottawa, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

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Maggie Gyllenhaal’s gonzo Frankenstein riff The Bride! is ferociously alive − it’s allliiiiiive!

Barry Hertz

This image released by Warner Bros Entertainment shows Jessie Buckley in a scene from "The Bride!" (Warner Bros Entertainment via AP)

This image released by Warner Bros Entertainment shows Jessie Buckley in a scene from "The Bride!" (Warner Bros Entertainment via AP)

This image released by Warner Bros Entertainment shows Jessie Buckley in a scene from "The Bride!" (Warner Bros Entertainment via AP)

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Ozzy and Coach feud in Survivor 50 episode 2, as Christian and Devens get time in the spotlight

J. Kelly Nestruck and Amber Dowling

Episode 2 season 50 “Therapy Carousel” – Castaways are forced to go back to the drawing board and reassess their alliances. One castaway’s attempt to publicly set the record straight, sends shockwaves through the rest of camp. The reward challenge is a smash hit as tribes must shatter all other’s hopes of coming in first. Then, differences in work ethic cause strain among tribemates on SURVIVOR 50, Wednesday, March 4 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ Pictured: Jeff Probst. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Episode 2 season 50 “Therapy Carousel” – Castaways are forced to go back to the drawing board and reassess their alliances. One castaway’s attempt to publicly set the record straight, sends shockwaves through the rest of camp. The reward challenge is a smash hit as tribes must shatter all other’s hopes of coming in first. Then, differences in work ethic cause strain among tribemates on SURVIVOR 50, Wednesday, March 4 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ Pictured: Jeff Probst. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Episode 2 season 50 “Therapy Carousel” – Castaways are forced to go back to the drawing board and reassess their alliances. One castaway’s attempt to publicly set the record straight, sends shockwaves through the rest of camp. The reward challenge is a smash hit as tribes must shatter all other’s hopes of coming in first. Then, differences in work ethic cause strain among tribemates on SURVIVOR 50, Wednesday, March 4 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ Pictured: Jeff Probst. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Annabel Lyon’s novel The Golden Mean gets boost after Netflix deal
4 min read
Remember paperbacks that fit in your pocket? Indigo’s trying to bring them back
6 min read
The Globe and Mail Bestsellers for the week of March 7
1 min read
Spring books preview: 39 titles to add to your reading list
11 min read

Donovan Woods releases Squander Your Gifts, an EP dedicated to his late collaborator

For a whole year, the Canadian musician could only write songs about his songwriting partner Abe Stoklasa, who died in 2023

Donovan Woods. For a story on singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ EP, Squander Your Gifts, dedicated to his late Nashville songwriting friend Abe Stoklasa.
Photographer Credit: Tiana Lam

Donovan Woods. For a story on singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ EP, Squander Your Gifts, dedicated to his late Nashville songwriting friend Abe Stoklasa.
Photographer Credit: Tiana Lam

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Cross-border snark meets The Pitt in The Surrogate, a blistering drama about a broken healthcare system
Aisling Murphy
4 min read
Love You Forever and More Munsch brings storybook magic to the Young People’s Theatre stage
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Contrasting approaches to movement and meaning define National Ballet’s latest mixed bill
Martha Schabas
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Little Willy is a laugh-out-loud parody of Romeo and Juliet – with very little Shakespeare
Aisling Murphy
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Art & Architecture

Art Gallery of Ontario chief curator Julian Cox steps down after eight years

Cox joined the AGO in 2018 after leaving the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco

As the AGO’s chief curator and deputy director, Julian Cox championed several notable acquisitions and oversaw the founding of the Department of the Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora.

As the AGO’s chief curator and deputy director, Julian Cox championed several notable acquisitions and oversaw the founding of the Department of the Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora.

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Yesterday

Donovan Woods. For a story on singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ EP, Squander Your Gifts, dedicated to his late Nashville songwriting friend Abe Stoklasa.
Photographer Credit: Tiana Lam

Donovan Woods. For a story on singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ EP, Squander Your Gifts, dedicated to his late Nashville songwriting friend Abe Stoklasa.
Photographer Credit: Tiana Lam

Donovan Woods releases Squander Your Gifts, an EP dedicated to his late collaborator

Brad Wheeler

4 min read

Yesterday

This image released by A24 shows Timothée Chalamet in a scene from "Marty Supreme." (A24 via AP)

This image released by A24 shows Timothée Chalamet in a scene from "Marty Supreme." (A24 via AP)

Where to watch the 2026 Oscar nominees in Canada

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and Globe Staff

5 min read

Yesterday

This image released by Crave shows Hudson Williams, left, and Connor Storrie in a scene from "Heated Rivalry." (Crave via AP)

This image released by Crave shows Hudson Williams, left, and Connor Storrie in a scene from "Heated Rivalry." (Crave via AP)

Annabel Lyon’s novel The Golden Mean gets boost after Netflix deal

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

Yesterday

Dec. 20, 1997 - John F. Kennedy Jr and wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy walk their dog in Tribeca, New York City. (Credit Image: © Globe Photos/ZUMA Wire)

Dec. 20, 1997 - John F. Kennedy Jr and wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy walk their dog in Tribeca, New York City. (Credit Image: © Globe Photos/ZUMA Wire)

Why young women are flocking to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style online

Elio Iannacci

4 min read

Yesterday

cover photo for rv-massmarket-indigo-0306

Remember paperbacks that fit in your pocket? Indigo’s trying to bring them back

Josh O’Kane

6 min read

Yesterday

Sarena Parmar in The Surrogate .selects.260222.KendraEpikPhotography.39

Sarena Parmar in The Surrogate .selects.260222.KendraEpikPhotography.39

review

Cross-border snark meets The Pitt in The Surrogate, a blistering drama about a broken healthcare system

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

Yesterday

Books on the shelves

Books on the shelves

The Globe and Mail Bestsellers for the week of March 7

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March 5, 2026

Vancouver artist Carson Ting, one of three artists behind the official 2026 FIFA World Cup poster, is shown in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — FIFA (Mandatory Credit)

Vancouver artist Carson Ting, one of three artists behind the official 2026 FIFA World Cup poster, is shown in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — FIFA (Mandatory Credit)

Vancouver artist one of three creative minds behind official FIFA World Cup poster

Neil Davidson

3 min read

March 5, 2026

Ashton James is shown in this undated handout still from the film "Youngblood." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Shawn Goldberg (Mandatory Credit)

Ashton James is shown in this undated handout still from the film "Youngblood." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Shawn Goldberg (Mandatory Credit)

Canadian remake of hockey classic ‘Youngblood’ aims to rewrite the game’s dated playbook

Alex Nino Gheciu

4 min read

March 5, 2026

Jacob Tierney, co-creator of the TV series "Heated Rivalry", speaks at the Prime Time screen and media industry conference in Ottawa, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

Jacob Tierney, co-creator of the TV series "Heated Rivalry", speaks at the Prime Time screen and media industry conference in Ottawa, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney lands deal with Netflix for Alexander the Great series

J. Kelly Nestruck

2 min read

March 5, 2026

Spring books preview: 39 titles to add to your reading list

Emily Donaldson

11 min read

March 5, 2026

This image released by Warner Bros Entertainment shows Jessie Buckley in a scene from "The Bride!" (Warner Bros Entertainment via AP)

This image released by Warner Bros Entertainment shows Jessie Buckley in a scene from "The Bride!" (Warner Bros Entertainment via AP)

review

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s gonzo Frankenstein riff The Bride! is ferociously alive − it’s allliiiiiive!

Barry Hertz

4 min read

March 5, 2026

FILE - Britney Spears arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Britney Spears arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Britney Spears arrested and released on suspicion of DUI, say California officials

Danielle Broadway

2 min read

March 5, 2026

MONTREAL, 3 August 2008 -- Charlyn "Chan" Marshall AKA as Cat Power at the Osheaga music fest on Ile Ste Helene on Sunday, August 3, 2008. PHOTO BY IAN BARRETT FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL REVIEW

MONTREAL, 3 August 2008 -- Charlyn "Chan" Marshall AKA as Cat Power at the Osheaga music fest on Ile Ste Helene on Sunday, August 3, 2008. PHOTO BY IAN BARRETT FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL REVIEW

Indie music’s greatest year? It was 20 years ago

Brad Wheeler

5 min read

March 5, 2026

Episode 2 season 50 “Therapy Carousel” – Castaways are forced to go back to the drawing board and reassess their alliances. One castaway’s attempt to publicly set the record straight, sends shockwaves through the rest of camp. The reward challenge is a smash hit as tribes must shatter all other’s hopes of coming in first. Then, differences in work ethic cause strain among tribemates on SURVIVOR 50, Wednesday, March 4 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ Pictured: Jeff Probst. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Episode 2 season 50 “Therapy Carousel” – Castaways are forced to go back to the drawing board and reassess their alliances. One castaway’s attempt to publicly set the record straight, sends shockwaves through the rest of camp. The reward challenge is a smash hit as tribes must shatter all other’s hopes of coming in first. Then, differences in work ethic cause strain among tribemates on SURVIVOR 50, Wednesday, March 4 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ Pictured: Jeff Probst. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ozzy and Coach feud in Survivor 50 episode 2, as Christian and Devens get time in the spotlight

J. Kelly Nestruck and Amber Dowling

5 min read

March 4, 2026

700th episode of This Hour has 22 minutes 22Min-S33E18-020-Mark Critch ,BG
(22 Minutes) only ask that you please tag ‘22 Minutes’ in any of the media you decide to share online. In addition, it is not necessary to give credit to the photographer for the media, as it is created & owned by 22 Minutes.

700th episode of This Hour has 22 minutes 22Min-S33E18-020-Mark Critch ,BG
(22 Minutes) only ask that you please tag ‘22 Minutes’ in any of the media you decide to share online. In addition, it is not necessary to give credit to the photographer for the media, as it is created & owned by 22 Minutes.

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Takeaways from This Hour has 22 Minutes’ 700th episode

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

March 4, 2026

Actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers poses for a portrait as she promotes the film "Blood Quantum" during the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers poses for a portrait as she promotes the film "Blood Quantum" during the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returns film award after acceptance speech was edited

Alex Nino Gheciu

3 min read

March 4, 2026

Amir Amiri.

Amir Amiri.

Iranian-Canadian composer Amir Amiri dreams of performing in his home country

Brad Wheeler

3 min read

March 4, 2026

Peaches, the stage name of Merrill Nisker, released her seventh studio album last month and kicked off a North American tour.

Peaches, the stage name of Merrill Nisker, released her seventh studio album last month and kicked off a North American tour.

At nearly 60, Canadian cult icon Peaches is not slowing down or covering up

Russ Martin

5 min read

March 4, 2026

A mehmouni gathering hosted by Faran Moradi in 2025.

A mehmouni gathering hosted by Faran Moradi in 2025.

How Canada’s Iranian filmmaking diaspora is reckoning with war

Barry Hertz

5 min read

March 4, 2026

Cropped book cover of Mahatma

Cropped book cover of Mahatma

Books we’re reading and loving in March

Globe staff

6 min read

March 4, 2026

Perhaps the primary appeal of Law and Order: Toronto (which stars Kathleen Munroe, left, and Aden Young) is its setting.

Perhaps the primary appeal of Law and Order: Toronto (which stars Kathleen Munroe, left, and Aden Young) is its setting.

What to watch this weekend: Law & Order Toronto is back with a new season

J. Kelly Nestruck

4 min read

March 3, 2026

As the AGO’s chief curator and deputy director, Julian Cox championed several notable acquisitions and oversaw the founding of the Department of the Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora.

As the AGO’s chief curator and deputy director, Julian Cox championed several notable acquisitions and oversaw the founding of the Department of the Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora.

Art Gallery of Ontario chief curator Julian Cox steps down after eight years

Brad Wheeler

2 min read

March 3, 2026

FILE - Christina Applegate appears at the Annual Backstage at the Geffen Gala in Los Angeles on March 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

FILE - Christina Applegate appears at the Annual Backstage at the Geffen Gala in Los Angeles on March 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Christina Applegate unleashes raw, probing memoir ‘You with the Sad Eyes’

Mark Kennedy

4 min read

March 3, 2026

Kevin O'Leary photographed in Toronto on February 13, 2026.

Kevin O'Leary photographed in Toronto on February 13, 2026.

We need to talk about Kevin: How O’Leary went from TV supervillain to Hollywood’s Oscars darling

Barry Hertz and Photography by Luis Mora

6 min read

March 3, 2026

Author Rachel Reid is seen in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Caleb Latreille (Mandatory Credit)

Author Rachel Reid is seen in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Caleb Latreille (Mandatory Credit)

Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid speaks out against N.S. arts cuts: ‘The arts are why I live in Nova Scotia’

Josh O’Kane

3 min read

March 3, 2026

HERTZ feature on director of Sweetness (Elevation) Actor kate Hallett

HERTZ feature on director of Sweetness (Elevation) Actor kate Hallett

How new Canadian thriller Sweetness digs into the depths of fandom

Barry Hertz

4 min read

March 3, 2026

New film Sweetness follows Rylee, played by Kate Hallett, a teenager who doesn't have much going on in her small-town life except an ever-growing focus on a Harry Styles-like rock star named Payton.

New film Sweetness follows Rylee, played by Kate Hallett, a teenager who doesn't have much going on in her small-town life except an ever-growing focus on a Harry Styles-like rock star named Payton.

Sharp Canadian thriller Sweetness is Almost Famous meets Misery

Barry Hertz

2 min read

March 3, 2026

"Blue Heron" director Sophy Romvari is shown in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Courtesy of TIFF (Mandatory Credit)

"Blue Heron" director Sophy Romvari is shown in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Courtesy of TIFF (Mandatory Credit)

Blue Heron wins Toronto Film Critics Association Awards for best Canadian film

Alex Nino Gheciu

1 min read

March 3, 2026

Ashton James in Young Blood Film still

Ashton James in Young Blood Film still

Canadian remake of hockey drama Youngblood won’t soothe our country’s Olympic woes

Barry Hertz

3 min read

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