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Drake sends fans on treasure hunt with unreleased music, trove of content on new site

Drake sends fans on treasure hunt with unreleased music, trove of content on new site

TORONTO — Drake has thrown open the gates to his digital archives with a staggering content dump of photographs, behind-the-scenes videos and songs.
Fan at Billy Talent concert recounts chaos, 'sucker punch,' and 'one hell of a show'

Fan at Billy Talent concert recounts chaos, 'sucker punch,' and 'one hell of a show'

A fan who attended the Billy Talent concert that was disrupted when several thousand people pushed through the fences says that despite the chaos, which saw him get "sucker punched," the band "put on one hell of a show.
Tegan and Sara catfish doc, Steven Soderbergh thriller among TIFF Centrepiece lineup

Tegan and Sara catfish doc, Steven Soderbergh thriller among TIFF Centrepiece lineup

A documentary about the catfishing scam that lured in fans of Calgary pop pair Tegan and Sara is heading to the Toronto International Film Festival.
Toronto hip-hop scene needs 'rebrand' amid Drake-Kendrick beef, say some rappers

Toronto hip-hop scene needs 'rebrand' amid Drake-Kendrick beef, say some rappers

TORONTO — Amid the ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Toronto rapper Sean Leon finds himself conflicted over a recurring question on social media: Why haven't more local artists stood up for the 6 God? While hip-hop stars rise and fall on
Live Nation silent after it scraps concerts linked to Lamar at Drake-backed venue

Live Nation silent after it scraps concerts linked to Lamar at Drake-backed venue

TORONTO — Live Nation is staying quiet after two performers associated with Kendrick Lamar say their dates at its Drake-affiliated History venue in Toronto were cancelled at the last minute.
Two years after cancelling his world tour, Shawn Mendes plots return with new music

Two years after cancelling his world tour, Shawn Mendes plots return with new music

Shawn Mendes is staging his return to music two years after he scrapped a massive world tour to focus on his mental health. The Pickering, Ont.
Back injury sidelines Deryck Whibley, forces Sum 41 to cancel six Canadian dates

Back injury sidelines Deryck Whibley, forces Sum 41 to cancel six Canadian dates

Sum 41 has cancelled six Canadian dates on its farewell tour as Deryck Whibley nurses a "minor" back injury. A representative for the Ajax, Ont.
Robbie Robertson L.A. tribute lands Elvis Costello, Allison Russell and Daniel Lanois

Robbie Robertson L.A. tribute lands Elvis Costello, Allison Russell and Daniel Lanois

Elvis Costello, Allison Russell and Daniel Lanois are among the musicians set to celebrate Robbie Robertson's legacy at a concert supported by his friend Martin Scorsese.
Celine Dion stages comeback with performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Celine Dion stages comeback with performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Celine Dion staged the comeback of her career during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Games in Paris.
'Absolute surprise': Winnipeg jazz legend Ron Paley awarded Order of Manitoba

'Absolute surprise': Winnipeg jazz legend Ron Paley awarded Order of Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A longtime fixture in the Manitoba music scene who has played with legendary artists including Frank Sinatra has been awarded the province's highest honour.
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