Intro for July 22, 2026

Dear Gossips, Celebrity advertisements, or sponcon I guess in today’s vocabulary, is usually met with derision. It’s people who already have a lot of money grabbing more money – and there’s often not much creativity or brand synergy. Once in a while, though, the creative and the celebrity and the commercialism come together to produce a thing that actually works. It’s the perfect marriage of good ideas with exactly the right star doing exactly what made them a star.

Father-and-daughter duo Garner and Rachael Ransom came up with the Vancouver-made dramatic series Adapting during their car rides in 2021.Produced by Bread & Better Films Inc., and set in the fictional coastal town of Halfway Bay, B.C., the show follows twin sisters Lennon and Lola trying to find their way around growing up amid loss, disability and finding their identity in a small town.“I would pick Rachael up where she was getting Botox treatments for her legs, and to take her mind

Clue When: July 28 to Aug. 2.Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver.Tickets: From $45 at Ticketmaster.ca or BroadwayAcrossCanada.caThere’s good news for theatre fans who think some productions overstay their welcome: Clue clocks in at just 80 minutes, with no intermission.The stage show moves at breakneck speed, keeping the audience guessing — and its performers constantly on the move.“Once we get onstage, we barely leave,” says actor Sarah Mackenzie

False Creek Crab FestWhen: July 26 from 12-4 p.m.Where: False Creek Fishermen’s WharfTickets: $70 at Eventbrite.ca (includes one Dungeness Crab plate, sweet treat and two beverage tasting tickets)No, there won’t be anyone in a crab costume at this year’s False Creek Crab Fest. But there will be plenty of crab to go around, along with live music, games, educational booths and an opportunity to connect directly with local fishers.They’ll be easy to spot, says Megan Eadie, e

In an interview with Evan Ross Katz, Jennifer Garner talks about her experience with the paparazzi. It’s really interesting because Jennifer Garner rose to fame while traditional media dominated, then she was married to Ben Affleck (a paparazzi heatscore) during the peak blog era, and she transitioned very smoothly to social media.
I believe everything she says about the way she is and was followed and how dangerous it is. To me, the unanswered question is: why Jennifer Garner, specificall

The Beckhams are always on a yacht in the summer, it’s basically a tradition. This year their yacht time was delayed a bit, because of the World Cup, of course, but they will eventually find their way onto the yacht and now here they are, floating in the waters near Ibiza. Victoria’s under a ballcap protecting her face from the sun while David’s lounging back doing some reading. The book is Taylor Jenkins Reid’s One True Loves, exactly the kind of novel you pack for a bea

Ryan Reynolds has long been a fan of the Kerrisdale restaurant Minerva’s. Now, Michael Bublé is one too.On the recommendation of Vancouver’s Reynolds , the Burnaby crooner recently tried out the family run Mediterranean restaurant located at 2411 W 41st Ave and open since 1975. And he gave it a resounding thumbs up.“Late to the party, but I’m glad I finally made it; gotta thank my bro @vancityreynolds for the recommendation. Minerva’s is something special. H

Let’s fast-forward to 2022. The Milwaukee Brewers, who were in playoff contention at the time, traded their No. 1 reliever, Josh Hader.
That's what Milwaukee does: when a player is nearing free agency and a contract that's too expensive for the Brewers, they trade him.
The problem was that they traded him at the deadline (he was a year and a half away from free agency) rather than during the offseason. Why? Because it hurt the players.
Losing a key player like him in the middle of the seas

The Laval Rocket has just announced some great news for hockey fans and families: the traditional “Match des toutous” will be held at the Bell Centre next season (on November 22).
The event, which has become a must-see over the years, is likely to draw a pretty sizable crowd to the Montreal arena. The concept remains the same. After the Rocket scores its first goal, fans will be invited to throw the stuffed animals they've brought with them onto the ice. Let's hope the Rocket scores&

Before we get to the ooey gooey, let’s talk about where Tom Holland is right now, metaphorically. As Telemachus in The Odyssey, he’s just given the best we’ve seen of his career so far. Which means I vehemently disagree with Variety’s cast and character ranking of the film’s performances and I’m not sure an exercise like this applies to this particular film because, seriously, IMO everyone is bringing it.But this is about Tom and Telemachus and taking on a rol

Even though New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge could be out until September and Giancarlo Stanton hasn't played since last April, the New York Yankees appear to be gearing up for a big trade deadline.
In fact, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, there's a real possibility that San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller could end up in the Bronx by August 3.I think Mason Miller joining the Yankees is a real possibility.As we know, Heyman is very close to both New York teams. That doesn't

Jacquie! PhD Jacquie! YOU! Congratulations on this achievement – while raising two children! Grace shared the news with me and I’m thrilled for you, and also so inspired by you. Only you know what the work was, what you poured into it when it was the hardest, when there was no time, when you were needed in five places at once… and you did it, you made it possible. You also stayed up on the gossip, LOL. Not to make it about me but I also take great pleasure in knowing that smar

When you think about the Montreal Canadiens' payroll, what comes to mind? Kent Hughes needs to use every penny available to improve the team.
Even when the Canadiens were rebuilding, that was the mindset. The GM would trade contracts to acquire more draft picks or prospects.
The case of Sean Monahan is the most glaring example.
But not all teams think that way. After all, with the salary cap skyrocketing, some organizations will struggle to keep up.
Among them? Clearly, the Canucks.
According to

If yesterday's Blue Jays game didn't convince you that this team won't amount to anything in 2026…
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were in town. And aside from the fact that the Blue Jays lost 12-2, what we saw on the field was a disorganized team.
Officially, the Blue Jays committed two errors. That said, a quick glance at the game confirms that the guys were playing poorly.
Horrible throws… poor running angles… botched relays… nothing was going right at Rogers Centre.

In Quebec, the Canadiens are a way of life. Whether it's the season opener or a meaningless game against the Anaheim Ducks, people will tune in in droves to watch the game closely.
This allows the Habs to sell their regional broadcast rights at a high price. Not all markets are as fortunate as the Habs.
This is evident from a few teams that announced a partnership with the NHL on Tuesday to ensure the regional broadcast of their games.The @NHL announced the expansion of award-winning NHL Product

“Mason Miller is available”
Jeff Passan is clear on this point.
“Mason Miller is definitely available,” – @JeffPassan on the Pat McAfee showpic.twitter.com/FJ56wbfSz8
— MLB Deadline News (@MLBDeadlineNews) July 21, 2026
Livvy Dunne and the Guardians
Paul Skenes' girlfriend responded to the team, which made a pun on her name during a game against the Pirates.
Game was Dunne at 7-1 Pirateshttps://t.co/IRG7ZNzqWt
— Olivia Dunne (@livvydunne) July 20, 2026
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Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson has finally resolved his contract situation with the team.
Robertson, who was a restricted free agent, has signed a contract.
The team announced this on Tuesday evening.LET'S RUN IT BACK, ROBOpic.twitter.com/MghFwxxoIo
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 22, 2026The problem is that it's just a one-season deal.
Robertson will earn $12 million under this contract.
More details to come.
The post Jason Robertson Finally Reaches an Agreement with the Stars ap

As the years go by, it seems more and more that Canada is being caught up by other countries in the race to be the best hockey nation. It's not the young people's fault—they have the opportunity to play dozens and dozens of different sports.
However, where Canada was falling short was in providing the necessary support for young people to play their sport regularly at a reasonable cost.
So here's some good news from the Canadian government: Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a $1 bil

Jeff Hoffman isn’t having a great season in Toronto. The reliever has bounced back a bit in recent weeks, but overall, he’s still having a tough season.
He's lost his closer role and is now being used more in situations where the pressure is lower.
And because of his contract, many feel the Jays may be stuck with him. Hoffman makes a lot of money ($11 million per year through the end of the 2027 season) for a reliever, and his performance doesn't justify that kind of salary.
But acco

There were some big names in the LSHL tonight. The summer league, which features 3-on-3 hockey, hosted quite a few players from the Canadiens.
Zachary Bolduc, Jake Evans, and Alexandre Carrier… but most notably, Ivan Demidov and Alexander Zharovsky. It's worth noting that all five were playing for the same team (Manmade) tonight.
Of course, we were eager to see if the two young Russians would put on a good show. And in the end, that's exactly what we got.
In a game consisting of three 15-

Two B.C. heroes will be in the spotlight at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).The festival, which runs Sept. 10-20, announced its Gala and Special Presentations program on July 20. Films about Terry Fox and Rick Hansen both made the list.Man in Motion: The Rick Hansen Story from Vancouver director Adrian Buitenhuis, as well as Run Terry Run from Toronto director Sean Menard, are set to make their world premieres at the 51st edition of the festival.The pair of document

It has now been nearly two months since Claude Lemieux passed away. We had seen him at the Bell Centre just three days earlier, when he carried the torch.
It had been a magical moment… and that made the news of his death all the more shocking.
Last week, new details about his death were revealed. We learned that at the time, his family was concerned about his substance use and that he had been kicked out of the house a few hours before he died.
That said, footage from police body cameras

It’s becoming pretty clear that the chances of the Blue Jays being sellers at the trade deadline are greater than ever.
After all, the team is playing really poorly.
The Blue Jays' advantage is that the team isn't forced to shed salary to satisfy shareholder demands.
So the team can be patient.
One of the names that will be mentioned most often is Kevin Gausman. The starting pitcher, who has been excellent for the Blue Jays since 2022, could fetch a hefty return.
That's perfectly normal.
O

Ivan Demidov is about to begin his second full season in the NHL. Coming off a season in which he scored 19 goals and tallied 62 points, he'll aim to take his game to the next level in 2026–27.
He certainly has the talent to do it… even though he isn't surrounded by any better teammates than he was in 2025–26.
The question now is just how much the kid will be able to improve. And according to Michael Traikos (The Hockey News), that improvement could be quite significant.
He na

How many of Spain’s World Cup matches did Javier Bardem attend? Was it all of them? It felt like all of them to me because … he was at so many! And it’s not like they all happened in the same place. The matches were played in various cities across Canada, the United States, and Mexico and all of Spain’s matches were in the US but six different cities and I’m pretty sure he was at all of the knockout matches. This is commitment, because while for sure he has the mon

All this talk about The Odyssey but let’s not forget that probably the first real Oscar contender to come out this year was Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling. And he too is in play for another Best Actor Oscar nomination.Ryan’s not thinking about that right now, though. What he’s doing is sleeping better at night now that something that’s been tormenting him for almost a decade has been addressed. We are nearly at the ten year anniversary of the release of La La La

When music becomes disposable it loses its value in the minds of its consumers in ways that most people do not even realize. We’re a culture that’s obsessed with “what’s next” and pushing for the next best thing means musical projects can come and go without the masses even knowing about it. But Steve Lacy’s third studio album Oh Yeah? is showing that there is some real power in making people wait. He’s always been a not-so-mainstream artist, but after t

Over the past few days, it has come to light that the Panthers have suspended their equipment manager. He was at the center of legal troubles, and aside from that, the team decided to suspend him in order to shed light on the events.
That said, it wasn't entirely clear what the man in question, Teddy Richards, was accused of. But in the last few hours, details have been released by the police department handling the case.
And those details… are pretty sordid.
Basically, Richards and his w

The Montreal Alouettes have once again put in a strong performance in the Canadian Football League (CFL).Following their spectacular victory over the Calgary Stampeders, two players from the Montreal team were recognized among the week's best thanks to their offensive performances.
Quarterback Davis Alexander was named the first star of Week 7, while running back Travis Theis took second place in the rankings determined by a committee composed of representatives from the CFL's football operation

Gleb Pugachyov is the Montreal Canadiens' newest gem.
The team moved up in the most recent draft to select him with the 26th overall pick, and when you watch his highlights, it's easy to see why the Canadiens were so impressed with him.
Big forwards who look like a train on the ice and have skill are pretty rare: You'll get to know him, you'll love him:
New Habs prospect Gleb Pugachyov pic.twitter.com/Atz75qBUL0
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) June 27, 2026There's a video of Pugachyov makin