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Canadian TV, film, music industries ask MPs for protection against AI

OTTAWA — Canada's actors, directors and musicians are sounding the alarm over artificial intelligence, saying it threatens their livelihood and reputations.

Feb 12, 2024 5:22 PM Read more >

Beyoncé drops new songs 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages.' New music 'Act II' will arrive in March

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé is back with two new country tracks — “Texas Hold 'Em” and “16 Carriages.

Feb 12, 2024 2:41 PM Read more >

Q&A: Gloria Gaynor on 'I Will Survive,' the move from disco to gospel, her new film and new music

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly 50 years ago, Gloria Gaynor released “I Will Survive,” the first disco song to top the Billboard charts and the only one to be awarded a Grammy for best disco recording.

Feb 12, 2024 2:02 PM Read more >

Canadian musicians among credits for Beyoncé's two new country-tinged songs

Two surprise Beyoncé songs revealed during Sunday's Super Bowl game are stacked with contributions from Canadian musicians and songwriters.

Feb 12, 2024 1:14 PM Read more >

Review: Usher shines at star-studded 2024 Super Bowl halftime show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Usher emerged at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl halftime show seated on a throne, joined by a marching band and a trove of Vegas performers — but stayed its center.

Feb 12, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Sade, Oasis and Ozzy Osbourne among Rock Hall nominees for '24

NEW YORK (AP) — Mary J.

Feb 10, 2024 9:55 AM Read more >

'A bit more meaningful': Econoline Crush singer describes nursing career

Trevor Hurst is out the door and navigating the barren, prairie landscape of southwestern Manitoba before the clock strikes 7 a.m.

Feb 10, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Wayne Kramer, late guitarist of rock band MC5, also leaves legacy of bringing music to prisons

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The tributes that poured in following Wayne Kramer's death last week came from musicians praising the MC5 guitarist's contributions to rock music, as well as from prison reform advocates who extolled his legacy of bringing music to

Feb 9, 2024 10:18 PM Read more >

Ontario sports bettors can wager on Swift prop bets for Super Bowl

She won't be in uniform or on the field, but pop superstar Taylor Swift will certainly be a part of Ontario sports betting's Super Bowl landscape.

Feb 9, 2024 6:09 PM Read more >

Music Review: Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson's 'Venus' imparts wise and caring lessons of love

The month of February, with its overload of flowers, candy and everything heart-shaped, is an annual celebration of that warm, fuzzy feeling we call love.

Feb 9, 2024 2:28 PM Read more >