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Nova Scotia's Andy Hines lands J Balvin for film adaptation of his own music video

Nova Scotia's Andy Hines lands J Balvin for film adaptation of his own music video

TORONTO — Grammy-nominated Canadian music video creator Andy Hines says he hopes his feature film directorial debut could be the first of several music videos adapted into big-screen stories.
Gord Downie rejected offer to become a hologram in his final years, bandmates say

Gord Downie rejected offer to become a hologram in his final years, bandmates say

TORONTO — Gord Downie wasn't interested in ever becoming a hologram musician. It's an offer his former Tragically Hip bandmates say he confronted around the time he went public with his terminal brain cancer diagnosis in 2016.
Dystopian themes, real-world issues spotlighted in Canadian films at TIFF

Dystopian themes, real-world issues spotlighted in Canadian films at TIFF

TORONTO — Dystopian themes and real-world dilemmas reflecting the anxieties of our time take centre stage in the Canadian offerings at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. R.T.
The Weeknd set to live stream São Paulo concert for free on YouTube

The Weeknd set to live stream São Paulo concert for free on YouTube

The Weeknd is offering a glimpse into the next chapter of his career with a one-night-only concert streaming live on YouTube from São Paulo, Brazil.
As her pop covers album 'Inuktitut' sails to success, Elisapie finds a renewed voice

As her pop covers album 'Inuktitut' sails to success, Elisapie finds a renewed voice

TORONTO — Elisapie can’t quite put her finger on it but something within her has recently changed. The thought crosses the soft-spoken musician's mind as she ponders her sudden flurry of accomplishments.
Jacob Hoggard now behind bars after appeal dismissed, lawyer says

Jacob Hoggard now behind bars after appeal dismissed, lawyer says

TORONTO — Jacob Hoggard began serving his sentence Friday after Ontario's top court dismissed the Hedley frontman's appeal of his sexual assault conviction.
Josh Ross, Tenille Townes added to list of performers at this year's CCMA Awards

Josh Ross, Tenille Townes added to list of performers at this year's CCMA Awards

Canadian country music artists Josh Ross, Madeline Merlo, Tenille Townes and Owen Riegling have been added to the lineup of performers at this year's CCMA Awards. U.S.
Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say

Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say

VANCOUVER — A gold medal win by Canadian Philip Kim at the Paris Olympics in breaking has introduced the world to the sport and its culture that is all about peace, love and unity, his former coaches say.
Celine Dion's management says singer never endorsed Trump campaign's use of song

Celine Dion's management says singer never endorsed Trump campaign's use of song

Pop superstar Celine Dion is pushing back against a video of her purportedly used at a campaign rally for U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.
Alexisonfire’s MacNeil on sobriety, new music and playing bigger venues

Alexisonfire’s MacNeil on sobriety, new music and playing bigger venues

Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire is used to headlining shows and hometown festivals, but 23 years into their career the powerhouse performers have taken a rare opening act gig that puts them in front of one of their biggest audiences yet.
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