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‘A dying arts scene’: TikTok creators say they will lose support, money with closure
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2024
TORONTO – Even with 1.8 million followers on TikTok, Wallace Wong says he feels like he’s been dealt a huge blow after the federal government directed the app to shut down its Canadian operations this week. “It feels like we’ve lost some support and I’m (left) to fend for myself,” says the Toronto-based chef who’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax
By The Associated Press on November 8th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – A father and daughter crippled by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people after an Ariana Grande concert in England in 2017 were awarded 45,000 pounds ($58,000) Friday in a case against a former television producer who claimed the tragedy was a hoax. Martin Hibbert and his daughter, Eve, won their harassment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian contributors to Beyonce’s hit ‘Cowboy Carter’ album earn Grammy nominations
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2024
Several Canadians emerged as major contenders at the Grammy Awards for their work on Beyonce’s country-pop smash “Cowboy Carter.” The superstar and her album led the Grammys with 11 nominations and that helped Toronto producer Nathan Ferraro land three nominations, including record of the year. He shared two of his nods with fellow Canadian songwriters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canadian Beyonce collaborators earn Grammy nominations
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2024
Several Canadians are among the Beyonce collaborators receiving Grammy nominations for their work on the “Cowboy Carter” album. They include producer Nathan Ferraro, producer and songwriter Dave Hamelin, and songwriters Megan Bülow and Elizabeth Lowell Boland. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
By Monika Pronczuk And Mark Banchereau, The Associated Press on November 8th, 2024
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) – A whirlwind of color and art at the opening of this year’s Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art in the Senegalese capital stood in stark contrast to the serious topic of slavery featuring in the artworks of guest artists from the United States. The U.S. exhibit showcases seven African American artists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India’s ban on Salman Rushdie ‘The Satanic Verses’ may end – thanks to missing paperwork
By Hillel Italie And Krutika Pathi, The Associated Press on November 8th, 2024
NEW DELHI (AP) – The decadeslong ban of Salman Rushdie’s “The Satanic Verses” in his native India is now in doubt – not because of a change of heart more than two years after the author’s near-fatal stabbing, but because of what amounts to some missing paperwork. Earlier this week, a court in New Delhi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy noms, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s history
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on November 8th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Welcome toBeyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. “Cowboy Carter” is up for album and country album of the year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groupe Dynamite files for IPO to list on Toronto Stock Exchange
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2024
Montreal-based clothing retailer Groupe Dynamite Inc. says it has filed a preliminary prospectus for an initial public offering to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The number of shares and offering price for the IPO have not yet been determined. The company operates stores under both the Garage and Dynamite banners and has 300 stores ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As feds close TikTok’s Canadian arm, creators worry about loss of support, revenue
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2024
TORONTO – Canadian TikTok creators fear that the federal government’s decision to shut down the app’s Canadianoperations will erode their support system and limit earning potential. Toronto-based TikTok culture commentator Mikael Melo says the app’s Canadian division helped local creators with account optimization, resolving technical issues and securing sponsorships. He’s concerned that vital support will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticketing businesses, experts debate resale caps and dynamic pricing
By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2024
TORONTO – When the world’s hottest acts announce Canadian tour dates, fans have become accustomed to the ticket-buying experience being a mix of luck and loss. They often log onto ticket sites only to find prices that jump dramatically as they browse an arena of quickly disappearing seats. In other instances, shows are so in-demand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sony reports healthy profits on strong sales of sensors and games
By Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press on November 8th, 2024
TOKYO (AP) – Sony’s profit surged 69% in July-September from a year earlier on the back of strong sales of its image sensors, games, music and network services, the Japanese electronics and entertainment company reported Friday. Tokyo-based Sony Corp.’s quarterly profit totaled 338.5 billion yen ($2.2 billion), up from 200 billion yen in the same ... Read More »
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