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Paul McCartney's personal photos of Beatlemania bound for AGO in 2026

Paul McCartney's personal photos of Beatlemania bound for AGO in 2026

TORONTO — A collection of Beatlemania photographs shot by Paul McCartney himself is headed to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Toronto gallery says “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm” will make its Canadian debut in 2026.
'We need to be strong': Music producer Bob Ezrin boasts of Canadian pride after performing arts award

'We need to be strong': Music producer Bob Ezrin boasts of Canadian pride after performing arts award

Veteran music producer Bob Ezrin says he's "beyond proud" to be among this year's recipients of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, especially as a newly repatriated Canadian in the midst of renouncing his U.S. citizenship.
Jann Arden planned to make a 1970s-flavoured covers album; her label had other ideas

Jann Arden planned to make a 1970s-flavoured covers album; her label had other ideas

TORONTO — Jann Arden’s nostalgia trip faced a major detour partway through making "Mixtape," her new album of 1990s pop covers.
The Tragically Hip's songs inspire jukebox musical, set for 2026 Hamilton debut

The Tragically Hip's songs inspire jukebox musical, set for 2026 Hamilton debut

TORONTO — The Tragically Hip's songbook is getting the jukebox musical treatment under the guidance of "Come From Away" producer Michael Rubinoff.
The Killers, Olivia Rodrigo among headliners for Montreal's Osheaga music festival

The Killers, Olivia Rodrigo among headliners for Montreal's Osheaga music festival

TORONTO — Montreal's Osheaga has lined up rockers the Killers, hip-hop star Tyler, the Creator, and pop singer Olivia Rodrigo as headliners for this year's summer music festival.
Toronto run of 'Come From Away' to end in May after seven months of shows

Toronto run of 'Come From Away' to end in May after seven months of shows

TORONTO — Toronto's open-ended production of "Come From Away" will wrap up in May. Mirvish Productions says it's ordered a final extension to the Gander, N.L.-set musical, which began its latest run in September.
'SNL at 50': Alessia Cara's on-air mishap and meeting Kate McKinnon

'SNL at 50': Alessia Cara's on-air mishap and meeting Kate McKinnon

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
Mark McKinney on his 'SNL' stress flashbacks — and the Madonna sketch that never was

Mark McKinney on his 'SNL' stress flashbacks — and the Madonna sketch that never was

TORONTO — Decades later, Mark McKinney says the pressure of writing comedy sketches for “Saturday Night Live” still haunts him.
'SNL' at 50: BNL's Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

'SNL' at 50: BNL's Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
'SNL' at 50: The Tragically Hip's potent mix of weed and improvisation on live TV

'SNL' at 50: The Tragically Hip's potent mix of weed and improvisation on live TV

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
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