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Cameron Whitcomb ‘grateful’ to go up against Justin Bieber, Tate McRae at Junos
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
TORONTO — Country newcomer Cameron Whitcomb was lying in bed in Los Angeles, scrolling on his phone when he saw he was nominated for five Juno Awards. He read his name listed beside Justin Bieber and Tate McRae — who nabbed a leading six nominations each — and The Weeknd, who’s also up for five. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta musician Paul Brandt won’t clarify opinion on separation after online post
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
CALGARY — Alberta country music star Paul Brandt won’t divulge his stance on the ongoing separatist movement in the province. Brandt refused to provide a definitive answer when asked by reporters for a yes-or-no response to whether he believes Alberta should separate from Canada. He says there are a lot of people with legitimate grievances ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chanel couture gets a breath of fresh air – and a star-studded audience
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Fashion powerhouse Chanel stacked the Paris front row like a movie premiere Tuesday: Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, Penélope Cruz, A$AP Rocky, Gracie Abrams, Margaret Qualley. Then, it handed the spotlight to its new designer, Matthieu Blazy, for his much-anticipated couture debut built on one big, confident swing: joy. Inside the Grand Palais, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Carnegie Medal winners Megha Majumdar and Yiyun Li love libraries
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Novelist Megha Majumdar, one of this year’s winners of medals presented by the American Library Association, doesn’t only visit libraries for the reading. There’s the jigsaw puzzle table in midtown Manhattan and the telescope she borrowed from the central branch of Brooklyn Public Library so she could have a closer look ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ralph Fiennes, star of stage and screen, makes opera debut in Paris directing `Eugene Onegin’
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Ralph Fiennes ‘ vision of “Eugene Onegin” was cinematic. A three-time Academy Award nominee and a Tony Award winner, Fiennes made his opera directing debut Monday at the Paris Opera’s ornate Palais Garnier. Using bright lighting near the proscenium as other characters receded to the rear in faded illumination, he controlled focus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How artist Gordon Parks’ foundation keeps his legacy growing 20 years after his death
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Civil rights photographer and artist Gordon Parks’ legacy continues to expand today, even as the 20th anniversary of his death arrives on March 7. However, the Gordon Parks Foundation, which celebrates the same milestone this year, is finding it harder to fund its work inspired by the director of “The Learning Tree” and “Shaft.” Though ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump’s leadership
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has called off a scheduled world premiere at the Kennedy Center of a symphony about Abraham Lincoln, the latest in a wave of cancellations since President Donald Trump ousted the previous leadership. Glass’ Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln,” was to have been led by Grammy-winning conductor Karen Kamensek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Bieber, Tate McRae lead Juno nominations with six each
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
TORONTO — Justin Bieber and Tate McRae lead the Juno nominations this year, with six nods apiece. The pop stars are both up for artist of the year and album of the year — Bieber for “Swag II” and McRae for “So Close to What.” They’ll also face off in the single of the year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How artist Gordon Parks’ foundation keeps his legacy growing, even as it searches for new funding
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Civil rights photographer and artist Gordon Parks’ legacy continues to expand today, even as the 20th anniversary of his death arrives on March 7. However, the Gordon Parks Foundation, which celebrates the same milestone this year, is finding it harder to fund its work inspired by the director of “The Learning Tree” and “Shaft.” Though ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neil Young’s gift to Greenland: Free access to his entire music catalog
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Young is giving the people of Greenland the gift of song — his songs, that is. The veteran rocker announced Tuesday on his blog that he is providing free access to his entire music catalog to residents of Denmark’s semiautonomous territory, whose futures have lately become a point of tension ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Justin Bieber, Tate McRae lead Juno nominations with six each
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
TORONTO — Justin Bieber and Tate McRae lead the Juno nominations this year, with each in the running for six awards, including single, album and artist of the year. More coming. Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press... Read More »
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