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Kendrick Lamar gets two-minute ovation after 'Not Like Us' in Drake's hometown

Kendrick Lamar gets two-minute ovation after 'Not Like Us' in Drake's hometown

TORONTO — Kendrick Lamar stepped onto Drake’s turf on Thursday, playing his first concert in Toronto since the rift between the music superstars went into hyperdrive last year.
'You cannot game it': Celine Song unpacks algorithm-era love with ‘The Materialists’

'You cannot game it': Celine Song unpacks algorithm-era love with ‘The Materialists’

For Celine Song, some things in life can’t be strategized; they must play out on their own terms.
'Mind-blowing': Former Barenaked Ladies frontman recalls performing with Brian Wilson

'Mind-blowing': Former Barenaked Ladies frontman recalls performing with Brian Wilson

TORONTO — When Steven Page penned an ode to musical visionary Brian Wilson, he never expected to share a stage with the Beach Boy, perform alongside him nor hear him sing "Brian Wilson" to a roaring Toronto audience.
Juliette Powell, ravishing MuchMusic host turned insightful tech critic, dies at 54

Juliette Powell, ravishing MuchMusic host turned insightful tech critic, dies at 54

TORONTO — Juliette Powell, who once commanded attention as the host of MuchMusic's live dance party "Electric Circus" and later as a respected commentator on the societal risks of advanced technology, has died at 54.
Is it art, or is it stealing work? Album cover designers stare down an AI future

Is it art, or is it stealing work? Album cover designers stare down an AI future

TORONTO — Finger Eleven guitarist James Black has picked up a new instrument, one that pushes the boundaries of his visual imagination — generative artificial intelligence technology.
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg performs ahead of B.C. Lions home opener

Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg performs ahead of B.C. Lions home opener

VANCOUVER — Snoop Dogg was a B.C. Lions fan on Saturday — if only for one night. The legendary rapper donned a Lions jersey with the number 20 and his name emblazoned on the back as he took the stage for a concert at B.C.
'Forget about the past': Fans weigh in on criticism of Wayne Gretzky over Trump ties

'Forget about the past': Fans weigh in on criticism of Wayne Gretzky over Trump ties

EDMONTON — It wasn't long ago that some Canadians were up in arms about hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's ties to U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
Triumph reunites to lay it on the line at Stanley Cup final in Edmonton

Triumph reunites to lay it on the line at Stanley Cup final in Edmonton

Gil Moore can barely go a day without hearing someone belt out the words to one of his biggest hits. “It's hard to get through a Tim Hortons lineup without people singing, 'Lay It on the Line,'” he said.
Tragically Hip docuseries, 'Canada’s Drag Race' dominate early Canadian Screen Awards

Tragically Hip docuseries, 'Canada’s Drag Race' dominate early Canadian Screen Awards

TORONTO — A Prime Video docuseries on the Tragically Hip has nabbed a leading seven wins at the Canadian Screen Awards.
Prime Video's Canadian slate includes docs on RV culture, Toronto romance scammer

Prime Video's Canadian slate includes docs on RV culture, Toronto romance scammer

TORONTO — Prime Video’s upcoming Canadian lineup includes a docuseries about Alberta brothers who sell RV parts and a true crime story about the dark side of Toronto’s dating scene.