ca-hotdailynews: 2015-07-25 Canada English Entertainment

WWE CEO Vince McMahon once used N-word in awkward comedy routine with wrestler ...
New York Daily News
Was it hypocrisy for the WWE to bounce Hulk Hogan from his contract for using the N-word on a secretly recorded sex tape? After all, the group's own chairman and CEO, Vince McMahon, once used the term in a televised skit with black wrestler Booker T.
WWE cuts ties with Hulk Hogan amid 'racial slurs' report   Irish Independent
Hulk Hogan and the WWE's Racist Past   Daily Beast
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan apologises for racist tirade   9news.com.au
TV3.ie
Mirror.co.uk
RollingStone.com
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John Stamos Tweets that He Is 'Back,' 'Grateful' Following Rehab Stint
People Magazine
"I'm back!" wrote the former Full House star. "Took a month to take care of things. Healthy. Feeling grateful for the love & support of family & friends." In the accompanying photo, Stamos wears boxing tape around his hands and swings one fist towards ...
John Stamos completes rehab stint   seattlepi.com (blog)
John Stamos in great spirits as he shares first photo after checking out of ...   Mirror.co.uk
John Stamos posts first photo of himself since his DUI arrest and stint in rehab   Daily Mail
Brampton Guardian
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Ghostwriting Is As Old As Hip-Hop
Daily Beast
Controversy erupted this week when rapper Meek Mill accused Drake of hiring ghostwriters for his raps, but from The Sugarhill Gang to Dr. Dre, rappers have been using ghostwriters since day one. Shop ▾. The Meek Mill vs. Drake “beef” has once again ...

Quentin Miller shuts down claims he's ghostwriting for Drake   CTV News
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill, Twitter's Ethics Police   New York Times
Quentin Miller says he is 'not and never will be' Drake's ghostwriter   Entertainment Weekly (blog)
The Verge
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Reuters

Chris Brown leaves Philippines after three days over payment dispute
Reuters
MANILA Philippines authorities on Friday allowed award-winning American singer and hip-hop star Chris Brown to fly out of the country, three days after he was barred from leaving due to a dispute over fraud allegations. A video showing Brown walking to ...
Philippine church accusing Chris Brown faces own legal probe   Sacramento Bee
Chris Brown defends himself online but stays in Philippines   Financial Express
Chris Brown leaves Philippines after ordeal over legal issue   San Jose Mercury News

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For 'Southpaw' director Antoine Fuqua, a different kind of bout
Los Angeles Times
The new drama “Southpaw” would seem to come in a long tradition of boxing movies and underdog sports films generally. But ask director Antoine Fuqua what he sees as the throughline in this weekend's release, and he has a slightly different answer.
Gyllenhaal finds 'most adult' role in complexities of 'Southpaw'   AsiaOne
Stepping Into the Ring With Jake Gyllenhaal   Variety
Jake Gyllenhaal Remembers Heath Ledger: "I Miss Him as a Human Being"   E! Online
People Magazine
Contactmusic.com
Voice of America
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First day of performances at WayHome Music Festival
CTV News
More than 30,000 were at Burl's Creek in Oro-Medonte for the first day of performances at the WayHome Music Festival. Campers started arriving for the concert on Thursday evening and so far no major problems have arised. Four stages are set-up at Burl ...
Locals watching WayHome festival goers don't get their souls too free   The Globe and Mail
Things you need to know about WayHome festival   Toronto Sun
Live coverage: Wayhome Music Festival   Edmonton Sun
Orillia Packet & Times
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The 2015 Pan Am Games' lighter moments, from HOV lane shenanigans to Toronto ...
National Post
Grant Campbell, one of the 25 people to attend the first competition at the Pan American Games, described himself as a “grassroots sports guy,” and general supporter. He was by the water polo venue with his daughter. It was a Tuesday morning and, for ...
Ask a Pan Am Games athlete: What's your favourite Kanye West song?   Vancouver Sun
K-os on beer crowds, Canadian artists and Pan Am's closing ceremony   The Globe and Mail
Kanye and 'fantastic surprises' await   Hamilton Spectator
Salmon Arm Observer
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Elvis Festival underway in Collingwood
CTV News
The music started at noon on Friday in Collingwood as crowds gathered to hear their favourite artist perform at the 21st annual Elvis Festival. More than 100 'Elvi' are taking part in this year's festival. The Town of Collingwood says Elvis fans have ...
First-time Elvis Festival visitors excited for the weekend   Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin
Elvis Festival Begins in Collingwood   Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
Elvis Festival Kicks Off in Collingwood   640 Toronto News
Simcoe.com
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