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Rogers renews 'Law & Order Toronto,' adds Shania Twain to 'Canada's Got Talent'

Rogers renews 'Law & Order Toronto,' adds Shania Twain to 'Canada's Got Talent'

TORONTO — Shania Twain sang "That don't impress me much" — but a new round of contestants on "Canada's Got Talent" will try their best.
Shania Twain, Our Lady Peace to perform in Edmonton ahead of Stanley Cup games

Shania Twain, Our Lady Peace to perform in Edmonton ahead of Stanley Cup games

EDMONTON — Two of the biggest musical acts in Canadian history will be backing the Edmonton Oilers and entertaining their fans during the Stanley Cup Final.
Drake takes down Kendrick Lamar diss tracks on Instagram

Drake takes down Kendrick Lamar diss tracks on Instagram

TORONTO — Drake is pulling back on his beef with Kendrick Lamar.
New Pamela Anderson, Bryan Baeumler shows among Corus' fall/winter plans

New Pamela Anderson, Bryan Baeumler shows among Corus' fall/winter plans

TORONTO — A Pamela Anderson cooking show and a new docuseries from Bryan and Sarah Baeumler are among the homegrown highlights of Corus Entertainment’s TV plans, with the broadcaster’s content boss touting a focus on unscripted “Canadian content that
Curtains closing for Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre, which hosted Stones and Dylan

Curtains closing for Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre, which hosted Stones and Dylan

TORONTO — Toronto's famed Phoenix Concert Theatre is closing its doors after more than 33 years. Owners of the downtown venue, which has hosted Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and Billie Eilish, said Wednesday they've marked Jan.
Female musicians underrepresented on Canadian radio playlists: study

Female musicians underrepresented on Canadian radio playlists: study

TORONTO — A new report on Canada's radio airwaves says songs performed by women have been underplayed on commercial music stations for at least the past decade.
Canadian Music Week sells to former record exec and Bell Media head Randy Lennox

Canadian Music Week sells to former record exec and Bell Media head Randy Lennox

TORONTO — Canadian Music Week is getting new owners led by former Bell Media head and record label executive Randy Lennox.
Jonas Brothers named to perform at halftime of 2024 Grey Cup game in Vancouver

Jonas Brothers named to perform at halftime of 2024 Grey Cup game in Vancouver

The Jonas Brothers will be the halftime entertainment at the 2024 Grey Cup game in Vancouver. The CFL and B.C. Lions made the joint announcement Monday.
Mourners pack Montreal cathedral for funeral of Quebec music star Jean-Pierre Ferland

Mourners pack Montreal cathedral for funeral of Quebec music star Jean-Pierre Ferland

MONTREAL — Artists, politicians and devotees of the Québécois music scene flocked to a Montreal cathedral on Saturday to pay their final respects to Jean-Pierre Ferland, a folk music luminary whose French-language compositions made him a beloved figu
Toronto broadcaster Bob Mackowycz Sr., creator of Q107's 'Psychedelic Sunday,' dies

Toronto broadcaster Bob Mackowycz Sr., creator of Q107's 'Psychedelic Sunday,' dies

TORONTO — Radio broadcaster Bob Mackowycz Sr., whose visionary programming injected a certain artistic flair into Toronto's cultural scene, has died. His son says Mackowycz suffered a sudden and unexpected illness. He died Wednesday at age 75.
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