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Entertainment reporter at The Canadian Press - Music/film & TV/streaming | @Variety contrib | 👉 Insta/Threads: dj_friend or https://t.co/jrME8Mdavg
Joined March 2008
Renegade architect Frank Gehry has died at 96. My look at his life and career, which brought unique life to Toronto's Art Gallery of Ontario, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. https://t.co/3KCo1ZDLBl
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TORONTO - Frank Gehry, the Canadian-born renegade architect behind some of the world's most recognizable buildings, has died at 96.
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Joni Mitchell to get lifetime achievement honour at the 2026 Juno Awards, while Nelly Furtado joins the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The details:
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TORONTO - Joni Mitchell's incredible impact on music will be celebrated at the Juno Awards with a lifetime achievement honour.
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Paul McCartney leans into Beatles archive for Hamilton arena opening. via Nicole Thompson:
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HAMILTON - Paul McCartney dug into the Beatles' archive in Hamilton, bringing some of his oldest songs to life on a freshly renovated stage Friday.
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Andy Kim lands Sloan, Bif Naked, Kevin Drew and pop singer Reve for Christmas show. The details: https://t.co/qFBlWTH6Vi
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TORONTO - Andy Kim has lined up many flavours of Canadian pop-rock for his annual Christmas charity concert next month.
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"Google’s adoption of an AI-powered search feature, and the subsequent traffic & ad revenue gouging it spawned, has severely wounded the journalism industry." This is sadly true and we're all feeling it. Support the websites you love reading every day. It's never been more vital.
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"I believe in Alberta being much better as part of Canada, one of the best countries in the world to live in." Jann Arden tells the interviewers on CBC series "The Assembly" that she stands by the anti-separatist rant she made on social media. https://t.co/Xnf3H7wqjz
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Shawn Levy will exec-produce a Netflix show about a small town shaken by a fatal high school hockey bus crash. "The White Lotus" actress Michelle Monaghan plays the coach's widow who unites the town for a comeback. The details:
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TORONTO — Shawn Levy is lacing up for a Netflix hockey drama that follows the story of a small town picking itself up in the aftermath of a devastating high school bus crash.
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"I was unprepared emotionally for … a vulnerability that I can't even describe." Bif Naked stared down her darkest experiences in an uplifting new documentary about her life and career. My story: https://t.co/MU1n4S6wV3
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Lou-Adriane Cassidy takes home an impressive 12 Felix awards and just barely misses a historic tie for the most trophies in one year. A look at this year's ADISQ Gala, an annual celebration of the francophone music scene: https://t.co/7thpzwlGc8
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MONTRÉAL - Lou-Adriane Cassidy picked up a leading four Félix trophies, including female artist of the year, at the ADISQ Gala, an annual celebration of the francophone music scene.
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Abracadabra! Halifax music producer Cirkut on how Lady Gaga's spell helped land him seven Grammy nominations. My story:
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TORONTO - While Henry Walter isn't a magician, it's clear Grammy voters believe he can work some real magic.
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How realistic are Canada's prospects of joining the Eurovision Song Contest? I checked in with @willyleeadams of fansite @wiwibloggs, as well as the Canadian producer who's behind the "Eurovision Canada" pitch, to see where we stand. My story:
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TORONTO - Canadian fans of the Eurovision Song Contest have reason to hope that a homegrown act might one day take part in the outlandish music spectacle.
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Abracadabra! Halifax music producer Cirkut on how Lady Gaga's spell helped land him seven Grammy nominations. My story:
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TORONTO - While Henry Walter isn't a magician, it's clear Grammy voters believe he can work some real magic.
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Justin Bieber nabbed multiple Grammy nominations for 'Swag,' including album of the year. A look at the Canadian nominees, from Drake and Tate McRae to some powerhouse producers behind the scenes... https://t.co/FxP8XEvlyS
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TORONTO - Justin Bieber's soulful departure from his typical pop sound has landed him among the top Canadian contenders at the Grammy Awards.
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Sam Smith calls Beverly Glenn-Copeland 'statesman of queer community' at Pink Awards in Toronto. https://t.co/jewOOynsjF
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TORONTO - Sam Smith bestowed Canadian singer and songwriter Beverly Glenn-Copeland with the legacy award at the PTP Pink Awards on Thursday, recalling a particular kinship they felt upon first
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Budget includes CBC funding boost and pitches getting Canada into #Eurovision The details via @AnjaKaradeglija:
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OTTAWA - The Liberal government’s plans for CBC/Radio-Canada include looking at getting Canada into the Eurovision international song contest.
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"It was really life-changing." Geddy Lee says a European spa trip helped Rush's reunion tour fall into place. My chat with the Toronto musician about how joining Alex Lifeson at an Austrian health clinic changed the talk about getting back together:
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TORONTO - If it weren't for a spa retreat, Rush bassist Geddy Lee says plans for the band's 2026 reunion tour might've never taken shape.
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Geddy Lee says a European spa trip helped the Rush reunion plans fall into place. My chat with the Toronto musicians about how visiting an Austrian health clinic with Alex Lifeson changed the tone of getting back together: https://t.co/FUEOJXlhYe
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TORONTO - If it weren't for a spa retreat, Rush bassist Geddy Lee says plans for the band's 2026 reunion tour might've never taken shape.
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After its free CBC streaming debut, Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair documentary heads to cinemas for a limited release. My story:
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TORONTO - Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair documentary is getting a second wind on the big screen.
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"I believe in Alberta being much better as part of Canada, one of the best countries in the world to live in." Jann Arden tells the interviewers on CBC series "The Assembly" that she stands by the anti-separatist rant she made on social media. https://t.co/Xnf3H7wqjz
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TORONTO - Jann Arden says she stands by a fiery social media video she made earlier this year ripping into Alberta separatists.
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