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Varroooom! It’s back on the bikes for Ewan and Charley for Europe trek in ‘Long Way Home.’
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The last time Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman went on a motorcycle adventure, they rode cutting-edge, electric Harley-Davidsons. For their latest trip, they took a trip back in time. The British best friends and actors chose to use vintage bikes this time as they ride through 17 European countries for Apple ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-model tearfully tells jury that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A former model tearfully testified Thursday that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16 years old, calling it the most “horrifying thing I ever experienced” to that point. Kaja (KEYE’-ah) Sokola, an aspiring actor at the time, told jurors at Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial that the onetime movie honcho put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘All good things must come to an end’: The Who announce North America farewell tour dates
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed Thursday that they will perform hits from six-decade career during “The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour,” named after the band’s 1971 hit. The band, which by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris’ loss on sexism and racism, rejects age concerns
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Joe Biden says he’s responsible for Donald Trump’s victory last fall, but he attributed Kamala Harris ‘ loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism. Biden, who left office in January, addressed the Democrats’ disastrous 2024 election, concerns about his age and Trump’s divisive leadership during a Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘All good things must come to an end’: The Who will perform one last time in North America
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed Thursday that they will perform hits from six-decade career during “The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour,” named after the band’s 1971 hit. The band, which by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tom Segura, Mae Martin, Russell Peters enlisted for revamped Just For Laughs festival
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
Tom Segura and Russell Peters are among the headliners booked for a revamped Just For Laughs comedy festival. The Montreal summer showcase is touting a lineup that includes Toronto’s Mae Martin, Pakistani-American comic Kumail Nanjinai, and U.S. comics Fortune Feimster, Michelle Buteau and Adam Ray. JFL president and CEO Sylvain Parent-Bédard says this year’s festival ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Who will perform one last time in North America this summer
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed Thursday that they will perform hits from six-decade career during “The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour,” named after the band’s 1971 hit. The band, which by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kali Uchis pours her heart into new album ‘Sincerely,’
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kali Uchis wrote the album she knew her future self would need to listen to. The Grammy-winning artist unknowingly was crafting her own audible remedy. “I really did make the music that I needed for my grieving process, for just the place that I’m at in my life right now,” she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scrappy opera company Heartbeat thrives by reimagining the classics
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Dan Schlosberg remembers the day 11 years ago when his upstart opera company put on its first performance — in a yoga studio before an audience of 30 people. “We did Kurt Weill’s ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ accompanied by an upright piano that we got for free on Craigslist and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kendrick Lamar enters BET Awards with a leading 10 nominations for the ceremony’s 25th anniversary
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar extends his dominant musical reign, entering next month’s BET Awards as the leading nominee. The rap megastar earned 10 nominations Thursday, including an album of the year for his highly-acclaimed project “GNX,” the network announced. His ubiquitous diss track “Not Like Us,” emanating from the Drake feud, received nominations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!East Coast Music Awards to hit the stage tonight in Newfoundland capital
By Canadian Press on May 8th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S — The annual East Coast Music Awards has returned to Newfoundland, where the gala awards ceremony and several performances will be presented tonight in St. John’s. Leading this year’s nominations is Enfield, N.S., rapper Classified with eight nods. Among the East Coast talent expected on stage tonight will be Classified, Jah’Mila, Kellie Loder ... Read More »
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