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Prime Minister Carney plans to attend Sunday’s Juno Awards
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
Add another star to the Junos guest list: Prime Minister Mark Carney. The prime minister will make his Junos debut at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum on Sunday evening. Also due at the ceremony are Joni Mitchell, who will receive a lifetime achievement award, and Nelly Furtado, who is being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Actor James Tolkan of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future’ fame dies at 94
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
James Tolkan, known for his roles as authoritarian figures in the “Back to the Future” and “Top Gun” films, has died. He was 94. Tolkan died Thursday in Lake Placid, New York, where he lived, his booking agent, John Alcantar, said Saturday. A brief obituary published on the “Back to the Future” website said Tolkan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junos showdown to kick off, but Weeknd, Justin Bieber and Tate McRae aren’t attending
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
HAMILTON — Most Juno Awards trophies are on the line tonight, with The Weeknd, Tate McRae and Justin Bieber among the top nominees — however none of those A-listers are expected to attend the ceremonies. McRae and Bieber lead the field with six nominations each, including artist of the year, album of the year and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moroccan court jails rapper who has criticized ties with Israel and corruption
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court sentenced a rapper known for his criticism of the country’s ties with Israel and government corruption to eight months in prison, the latest in a string of penalties against young musical artists. Souhaib Qabli’s songs sharply criticize Morocco’s 2020 decision to normalize ties with Israel in an accord ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York City and Dr. Phil’s son resolve dispute over NYPD reality show
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City has ended its legal fight with producer Jordan McGraw, the son of TV’s “Dr. Phil” McGraw, reaching a settlement Friday that clears the way for the release of a reality show he’s making about the New York Police Department. Under the agreement, the city will retain editorial control ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ show on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
Savannah Guthrie will return soon as co-host of NBC’s “Today” show after a nearly two-month absence sparked by the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, saying in an interview that “joy will be my protest.” Hoda Kotb, who is filling in for Guthrie, said Friday after an emotional interview with Guthrie that she’ll be back April ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Musician who canceled Kennedy Center holiday performance asks for suit to be dismissed
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chuck Redd, the musician who canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump’s influence over the venue, is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit the performing arts institution brought against him. In a motion filed in D.C. Superior Court on Friday, lawyers for Redd ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Screen Awards rule shuts out non-Canadian stars, and some filmmakers aren’t happy
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
TORONTO — A new rule at the Canadian Screen Awards that restricts prizes to Canadian citizens and permanent residents is drawing criticism from some filmmakers at a time when they increasingly rely on cross-border collaborations and international talent. Several of the most-nominated films and television series this year feature leads from the U.S., including the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Music Review: Charlie Puth shows off his bag of musical tricks on ‘Whatever’s Clever!’
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
There have been some changes in Charlie Puth’s life recently. He got married. He’s a dad. And in the musical shoutout heard ’round the world, Taylor Swift declared that he “should be a bigger artist.” On “Changes,” the lead single from his fourth album, “Whatever’s Clever!,” he ponders those shifts: “There’s been some changes in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console. Citing “continued pressures in the global economic landscape,” the Japanese company said that as of next Thursday, the PS5 will cost $649.99 in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother’s apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC’s “Today” show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday “joy will be my protest.” Hoda Kotb said after her emotional interview with her former co-host aired that Guthrie will return April 6. Guthrie said it’s hard ... Read More »
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