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Ottawa Citizen
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
Vancouver's Ryan Reynolds among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees
Article content B.C.'s own Merc with a Mouth – otherwise known as actor Ryan Reynolds – will be invested as an officer of the Order of Canada during Canada Day festivities in Ottawa. Article content The Vancouver-born Reynolds is known for playing the Marvel character Deadpool and for several business ventures, including co-ownership of the U.K.'s Wrexham Football Club. Those who follow tabloid gossip will also know him as husband to actress Blake Lively, known for her Gossip Girl days and various hair care product and beverage business ventures. Article content Article content Article content In addition to Reynolds, musician Heather Rankin will also be invested as an officer of the Order of Canada. Article content Article content Mabou, Nova Scotia's Rankin has won six Junos with The Rankin Family, in addition to her solo music career. Article content They'll be joined by St. John's musician Deantha Rae Edmunds, Winnipeg sportscaster Scott Oake and Loungueuil, Que. writer Kim Thuy Ly Thanh, who will be named members of the Order of Canada. Article content While Reynolds has long been a champion of his hometown and country, having filmed Deadpool here and regularly donating to major Canadian charities, he likely won't be moving home anytime soon, as he told The Hollywood Reporter last year. Article content The thought 'hadn't even crossed' his or his wife's mind, he said in December 2024. Article content Article content 'I love New York, and I love where I live,' Reynolds said in the interview. Article content Article content Noting he's 'always been proud of being Canadian' in The Hollywood Reporter interview, the actor and film producer did consider a move back to B.C. not so long ago. Article content In an exclusive interview with Vancouver Sun and Province reporter Dana Gee in 2023, while Reynolds was in town to receive the Order of B.C., the actor shared that he and Lively had discussed making the move to Vancouver at one point. Article content 'Thankfully my wife is obsessed with Vancouver and the food scene in Vancouver. I'm obsessed with the childhood that I was given and how privileged that I was to grow up in a place like Vancouver, which I think has imbued tenets that I have taken and carried with me throughout my entire career,' Reynolds said. Article content
Vancouver Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Vancouver's Ryan Reynolds among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees
B.C.'s own Merc with a Mouth – otherwise known as actor Ryan Reynolds – will be invested as an officer of the Order of Canada during Canada Day festivities in Ottawa. The Vancouver-born Reynolds is known for playing the Marvel character Deadpool and for several business ventures, including co-ownership of the U.K.'s Wrexham Football Club. Those who follow tabloid gossip will also know him as husband to actress Blake Lively, known for her Gossip Girl days and various hair care product and beverage business ventures. In addition to Reynolds, musician Heather Rankin will also be invested as an officer of the Order of Canada. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Mabou, Nova Scotia's Rankin has won six Junos with The Rankin Family, in addition to her solo music career. They'll be joined by St. John's musician Deantha Rae Edmunds, Winnipeg sportscaster Scott Oake and Loungueuil, Que. writer Kim Thuy Ly Thanh, who will be named members of the Order of Canada. The ceremony will be part of the Canada Day noon celebration at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. The Order of Canada is the country's highest civilian honour. While Reynolds has long been a champion of his hometown and country, having filmed Deadpool here and regularly donating to major Canadian charities, he likely won't be moving home anytime soon, as he told The Hollywood Reporter last year . The thought 'hadn't even crossed' his or his wife's mind, he said in December 2024. 'I love New York, and I love where I live,' Reynolds said in the interview. Noting he's 'always been proud of being Canadian' in The Hollywood Reporter interview, the actor and film producer did consider a move back to B.C. not so long ago. In an exclusive interview with Vancouver Sun and Province reporter Dana Gee in 2023 , while Reynolds was in town to receive the Order of B.C., the actor shared that he and Lively had discussed making the move to Vancouver at one point. 'Thankfully my wife is obsessed with Vancouver and the food scene in Vancouver. I'm obsessed with the childhood that I was given and how privileged that I was to grow up in a place like Vancouver, which I think has imbued tenets that I have taken and carried with me throughout my entire career,' Reynolds said. '… It has really given me the tools to process and deal with a lot of the things maybe some of my peers maybe have slightly more maladaptive coping mechanisms to deal with.' With files from The Canadian Press.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Awkward moment Blake Lively interrupts Ryan Reynolds' TIME interview with 'cringeworthy' anecdote
Blake Lively has raised eyebrows for interrupting her husband Ryan Reynolds' TIME interview. During his in-depth conversation with the publication, which focused on launching his highly successful production company and marketing firm Maximum Effort, the 48-year-old Deadpool star's wife couldn't help but barge in. Journalist Eliana Dockterman, who is a correspondent at TIME, documented the bizarre moment in her article as she wrote that the Gossip Girl actress 'popped into the room' during their chat while rocking leggings and an oversized shirt. 'She wants to check in with Reynolds about coordinating their schedules for 10 minutes of catch-up time,' Dockterman noted. While comparing her and Reynolds' calendars, the writer revealed Lively stopped to offer 'her favorite snack, sour dried blueberries that she says taste like Warheads.' In a show of generosity, Dockterman said Lively began rummaging through her drawers 'trying to locate them.' As she searches, Reynolds 'leaps up to help her.' This prompts Lively to tease: 'You're chewing into your time.' The actor was spotlighted in a feature titled: 'How Ryan Reynolds Rewrote the Script for Celebrity Entrepreneurs.' During the interview, Reynolds made revelations about building successful businesses using his own fame and via 'fastversing' (getting companies he owns to promote each other). His remarks were quickly ridiculed by fans who wildly claimed he had 'paid' to get on the cover. Reynolds was also dragged for the 'weird' cover, which showed only the back of his head - which he credited to not wanting to take the spotlight off his team. 'I insisted they take this photo for soooo many reasons but the chief one is @MaximumEffort is not me' he wrote. 'It's a tiny little pirate ship helmed by the most talented, tireless, and creative team of people on planet earth.' Fans took to social media to lambast the star with one writing: 'How Ryan Reynolds paid us to put him on the cover of this magazine!" Lol.' A second typed: 'How Ryan Reynolds rewrote the script with maximum effort' very ironic of them to say this given everything he's been exposed for. Others penned: 'These two keep on buying themselves good publicity, it's so exhausting and sickening. 'How to boycott everything Maximum Effort does??? God I loathe this man. 'That cash envelope from Reynolds must have been HUUGE. 'Very barf. $$$. Others praised the star's achievements - the companies he co-owns or has sold are valued at over $14 billion, according to Forbes , with a follower writing: 'You are one hell of a businessman. Everything you touch seems to take off. 'Love to see this!!! Maximum Effort really is the best of the best! The wide-ranging interview also saw Reynolds open up about his family life with Lively and their four young children - with the actor saying his brood help him focus on the only important things in life. He said his value 'comes from having four kids and a good marriage. My self-worth isn't farmed out to any one thing that isn't under the roof of my home.' Lively also made an impromptu appearance during the chat, popping in in 'leggings and an oversized shirt' to hunt for her favorite snack of 'sour dried blueberries that taste like warheads.' Although Reynolds and Lively wouldn't be drawn on the latest stage of their legal battle - Reynolds said he finds it easy to detach from 'meaningless' online chatter. He said: 'I can read something that says, 'He should be drawn and quartered. I could read something that says I should win a Nobel Prize. Both are meaningless. 'None of us are comprised of our best moments. None of us are defined by our worst moments. We are something in the middle.' He added: 'Accessibility and accountability are a big part of how I do things. The people that I work with know me, so there's never a question of anything like that. If you operate with some degree of core values and integrity, they're going to help you up. If you're an asshole, they're not. And that's pretty simple.' The legal saga began in December 2024 when Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of sexually harassing her on set — claims he denied — prompting Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios to sue Lively, her publicist Leslie Sloane, and Ryan Reynolds for defamation. Baldoni later escalated the fight with a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times over its explosive New Year's Eve exposé detailing Lively's allegations. Earlier this month, a judge dismissed Baldoni's defamation case in a major blow to the actor, though his legal team will still gain access to Lively's private text messages with Taylor Swift — whom Blake infamously referred to as 'my dragon' in an exchange allegedly meant to intimidate Baldoni — after withdrawing a subpoena aimed at the singer directly.
Gulf Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Unliked characters
In the vast world of movies and television shows, not all the characters that we see are loved by audiences. This week we are taking a look at some of those unfortunate characters and the reasons why they were disliked so much. The TV show 'Orange is the New Black' ran for seven seasons from 2013 to 2019. The series is based on the 2010 memoir 'Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison' by author Piper Kerman. The prison drama stars actress Taylor Schilling as the main character Piper Chapman. While the show did well, audiences did not like Chapman and complained about her personality. Another hit show with a really unlikeable character was 'Gossip Girl.' Actress Taylor Momsen played the role of Jenny Humphries, Dan Humphries' younger sister, in the series which ran for six season from 2007 till 2012. This role appears to have been written with the intention of purposely having an unlikeable persona in the show. Jenny started off well but her character changed and audiences' opinions did as well. In other news this week, turn to our Fitness pages to read about some of the best Pilates moves we need to be doing. An expert shares her three favourite moves that can help strength, spinal mobility and improve stiffness. The good thing about this form of exercise is that it can be enjoyed by people with all levels of fitness and flexibility.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
$400 million case crumbles, but Justin Baldoni isn't done yet — new shock move keeps legal drama alive
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively got thrown out by the court. But he's not done, instead of changing and refiling the case, he's making a new legal move to keep the fight going. Justin Baldoni sued Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist for $400 million. A judge dismissed the lawsuit, saying it had no strong legal base. Baldoni had a chance to fix parts of his lawsuit and file again by June 23, as per the report by Daily Mail. But his lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said Baldoni won't amend the lawsuit. Instead, they will explore new legal options. Freedman also said they are confident Baldoni will win against Lively's accusations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy the Dip: Top 5 Dividend Stocks with Growth Potential Seeking Alpha Read More Undo Lively's side fights back Lively's team called Baldoni's lawsuit 'frivolous' and a total victory for Blake. They said Baldoni's team promised to refile, but never did. Lively is still going forward with her own lawsuit and has sent new subpoenas, according to the Daily Mail report. The court explained why Baldoni's claims of 'civil extortion' didn't count legally. Lively asking for changes on set or saying she wouldn't promote the film wasn't illegal. The judge said Reynolds and Sloane's statements didn't show actual malice or lies. Live Events ALSO READ: Fired copyright chief sues Trump after explosive claim that AI firms are stealing from creators Baldoni also tried to involve Marvel Studios, saying their character Nicepool was meant to mock him. But the judge threw that out too and protected Marvel's documents. Baldoni's lawyers had contacted Kevin Feige and Bob Iger asking for info, as per the Daily Mail report. How it all started Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and a smear campaign. Baldoni denied everything, calling the claims false and twisted. Lively said she hopes her lawsuit helps stop retaliation against people who speak up, as per The New York Times report. Lively named Baldoni, his studio Wayfarer, and others in her lawsuit. Baldoni launched a website named sharing private texts and court info. The site shows his version of what happened behind the scenes of It Ends With Us. The legal battle began after filming the movie It Ends With Us, where tension grew between them. Lively filed her first civil complaint on Dec 20, then a federal lawsuit on Dec 31. Fallout for Baldoni Baldoni got dropped by WME, the same agency that reps Lively and Reynolds. He also got hit with a new lawsuit from a former publicist. Baldoni later sued for $250 million over an article. The movie It Ends With Us came out on August 9. It earned $148 million in the U.S. and $350 million around the world. The film starred Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj, Brandon Sklenar, and Kevin McKidd. Blake Lively is best known for Gossip Girl and several popular movies. Justin Baldoni became famous from the show Jane the Virgin and has also directed movies like Five Feet Apart, according to reports. FAQs Q1. What happened to Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit? A judge dismissed the lawsuit, and Baldoni decided not to refile it. Q2. Why did Blake Lively sue Justin Baldoni? She accused him of sexual harassment and running a smear campaign against her.
