Hello! Canada February 16, 2026

Last night, my partner, Scott, and I sat down to unwind with a couple of episodes of The Studio – the sharp, satirical comedy series created by Canadian Seth Rogen. It was meant to be an easy, end-of-day distraction. Instead, a few minutes in, it dawned on us that what we were watching would mark one of Catherine O’Hara’s final appearances onscreen. The realization landed heavily. Still processing the news of her passing, I felt an unexpected sense of dread as her scene approached, unsure whether seeing her would deepen the sadness. But then Catherine appeared. And almost instantly, the grief loosened its grip. She did what she had always done so effortlessly: she made the room lighter. And, as always, she delivered an utterly hilarious moment that had me…

‘I CAN’T WAIT FOR CAILLI TO BE A MOMMY. I FEEL LIKE I’M THE BACKUP MOMMY’Sam When twins Cailli and Sam Beckerman were 10 years old, their mother pulled the plug on the family television set – which may have been the best thing that ever happened to them. Sitting around the kitchen table in their fabulous new home in Toronto, the women, now 45, reminisce about the decision with their mom, Rana. “I think she read an article or something,” says Sam, laughing. But Mom tells a different story. “It was dinnertime and you two were in the basement, watching TV or playing Nintendo,” explains Rana. “I called you for dinner a few times. You didn’t come. And I said, ‘That’s it!’” And just like that, the TV and…

She may be an Oscar-nominated actress with some of Hollywood’s most beloved films to her name, but for Canadian leading lady Rachel McAdams, true success is measured in love. Taking to the podium to receive the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s 2,833rd star, the radiant A-lister couldn’t hold back her emotions as she thanked the people who helped propel her to where she is today – including the late great Diane Keaton, her co-star in the 2005 movie The Family Stone. “She taught me that no matter how long you’ve been doing this, you have to leave everything you’ve got on the table,” Rachel, 47, told the crowd as her long-time partner, screenwriter Jamie Linden, 45, beamed proudly nearby. “Each performance, you must muster up as much love as you possibly…

Just when we thought Margot Robbie couldn’t top her Barbie red-carpet looks, she’s upped the ante for her latest movie, Wuthering Heights. Working closely with her longtime stylist, Andrew Mukamal, the actress and new mom, 35, once again embraced full-blown method dressing for her press tour. Out went the bright pinks and playful patterns of 2023 and in came gothic, vampy outfits to promote the Emerald Fennell-directed drama, which sees Margot play Emily Brontë’s heroine Catherine opposite Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. The fashion parade began in Los Angeles, where she set the bar high in a breathtaking custom Schiaparelli bustier gown with a lace overlay by creative director Daniel Roseberry. “It’s our big Hollywood world première – we’ve got to go all out!” she told Access Hollywood. “We wanted a…

A STAR IS BORN Leeland Mitchell sews up a big win on Project Runway When they called my name, I was in shock. I didn’t believe it. I still have a hard time believing it! ”Just days after being crowned winner of Project Runway Canada’s third season, Leeland Mitchell (above left, with runners-up and loved ones) is reeling from his victory on the reality-TV series. “That moment is something I’m going to remember for the rest of my life.” For the self-taught designer, who impressed the judges – including Jason Wu, Jeanne Beker and Spencer Badu (top, at the finale with host Coco Rocha) – with his flair for whimsical yet intricately crafted outfits (above right), the triumph marks a major career highlight. One of many, though, as he has…

Surrounded by loved ones, Victoria Beckham was awarded a French knighthood in a touching ceremony during Paris Haute Couture Week. “I am so grateful to you, David, my husband and my original investor, for seeing my passion for this business,” she said in her speech, cheered on by David, their two sons – Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 20 – their girlfriends and daughter Harper, 14. “Thank you to my parents and my children for always believing in the vision.” Poignantly missing during this moment? Her eldest son, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham. After months of rumours about a family rift, tensions exploded the week prior, with Brooklyn, 26, posting on social media about his fractured relationship with his parents. The aspiring chef penned an 800-word statement on Instagram Stories, alleging that Sir…