Dirty Pop doc and the fraud behind your favourite 90s boy bands

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Why is YouTube content for kids showing up on Netflix, and Trudeau's new production company

For years, parents have relied on Netflix as a source for quality children’s-television programming, particularly as YouTube has become increasingly dominant in the kids-media space with influencer-driven content. However, now some of that YouTube-spawned content is turning up in ...  Show more

The moment Celine Dion's comeback concert had us holding our breath

For a while it seemed like Celine Dion might never sing again. She was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition four years ago. But she is SO back – and what a time it is to be a Canadian cultural icon with a comeback story for the ages. Elamin Abdelmahmoud meets up with Eugé ...  Show more

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