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Céline Dion: 25 fascinating facts about the Canadian music icon
When did she first appear on TV? Why did she disappear for months? And which smash hit almost didn't happen?
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019: Kurt Browning and Ron MacLean, Hong Chau and more
Today on q: figure skater Kurt Browning and sportscaster Ron MacLean, q books columnist Jael Richardson, actor Hong Chau.
Kurt Browning and Ron MacLean lace up for the return of Battle of the Blades
World champion figure skater Kurt Browning and Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean are the head judge and host of the fifth season of Battle of the Blades, which is returning to television after a six-year hiatus.
Jael Richardson's book pick: Turbulence by David Szalay
Our books columnist, Jael Richardson, fills us in on a new book to check out: Turbulence by David Szalay.
Hong Chau puts a new spin on the Patty Hearst story in American Woman
Actor Hong Chau joins q's Tom Power to discuss her first starring role in a feature film called American Woman, which premiered last week at TIFF.
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019: Haviah Mighty, Sydney Smith and more
Today on q: Polaris Prize winner Haviah Mighty, comedians Franco Nguyen and Tim Blair of TallBoyz, gateway to the music of Chavela Vargas, illustrator Sydney Smith.
Toronto rapper Haviah Mighty on winning the 2019 Polaris Music Prize
Haviah Mighty joins Tom Power live in the q studio to reflect on winning the $50,000 Polaris Music Prize.
Tim Blair and Franco Nguyen of TallBoyz on bringing a new perspective to sketch comedy
Tim Blair and Franco Nguyen of the four-man sketch comedy troupe TallBoyz join Tom Power live in the q studio to talk about their brand new show on CBC.
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From Ad Astra to Joker to Parasite, 13 must-see films this fall
Top films from Cannes, TIFF and Venice are hitting theatres — along with a reboot of a Disney megahit.
A gateway to the music of Chavela Vargas
Catherine Gund, co-director of the documentary, Chavela, gives you an introduction to Chavela Vargas and explains why the singer was such a trailblazing figure in Latin music.
Young kids are more empathetic than they get credit for, says Canadian illustrator Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith joins q's Tom Power live in studio to talk about writing and illustrating his latest project, a children's book called Small in the City.
Monday, Sept. 16, 2019: Luke Wilson, Jonny Harris and more
Today on q: actor Luke Wilson, q screen panel with John Semley and Lara Zarum, actor Mandy Moore, actor and comedian Jonny Harris.
Luke Wilson on family, breaking type and his new film Guest of Honour
Luke Wilson sat down with q's Tom Power at TIFF to talk about how the loss of his father shaped his character in Atom Egoyan's new film Guest of Honour.
Hits and misses from the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival
Our screen panel recaps the best and worst films from this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
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Mandy Moore on how This is Us reignited her passion for acting
Mandy Moore's character on how the new hit TV series, This is Us, challenges her to 'find common ground' with foreign experiences.
'Smalltown audiences are up for a laugh': Jonny Harris reflects on five seasons of Still Standing
Ahead of the fifth season of CBC's Still Standing, comedian Jonny Harris joins q's Tom Power to look back at some of the highlights from the show.
Friday, Sept. 13, 2019: The Lumineers, Luke Kirby and more
Today on q: Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers, q This with Lisa Christiansen and A. Harmony, YouTuber Elle Mills, actor Luke Kirby.
The Lumineers explore the impact of addiction in new album and film
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers join q's Tom Power to discuss their most ambitious project yet: a three-part album and film about the cycle of addiction.
The Walkman is back — Sony reboots its famous music player
The q This music panel discusses the Sony Walkman on its 40th anniversary and its impact on portable music.
YouTuber Elle Mills shares her Ottawa block party playlist
In this edition of the q block party, Elle Mills shares a playlist of songs that take us through her early life as just a regular kid growing up in Ottawa.
Actor Luke Kirby on portraying comedy legend Lenny Bruce
Luke Kirby is up for an Emmy this weekend for his role as Lenny Bruce in the comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He joined q's Tom Power to talk about the strange friendship he now feels for a comedy hero who died long before he was even born.
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019: Julia Stiles, Michiel Huisman and more
Today on q: actor Julia Stiles, Canadian folk duo Kacy and Clayton, Rhythm Nation 1814 cover art photographers Russell Peacock and Constance Hansen, actor Michiel Huisman.
Julia Stiles on Hustlers, nostalgia and her legacy as a '90s teen icon
Julia Stiles joined q's Tom Power at the Toronto International Film Festival to tell us about her latest film Hustlers and to share a little bit about what she remembers of being a teen idol.
q's Thursday Headliner: Canadian folk duo Kacy and Clayton
Cousins Kacy and Clayton drop by the q studio to perform a few new songs from their upcoming album, Carrying On.
Rhythm Nation at 30: A look back at Janet Jackson's iconic record
Photography duo Constance Hansen and Russell Peacock take us back to the day they shot the cover art for Janet Jackson's iconic album, Rhythm Nation 1814.
