Music News

TORONTO — Rumours that Céline Dion might swoop into Switzerland for the Eurovision Song Contest reached new heights on Friday.

TORONTO — Four U.S. academics say a "dangerous" precedent could be set for rap music if Drake wins his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group.

A long-awaited musical from playwright Tomson Highway, a '90s take on "Macbeth" and skateboarding stunts are among the spectacles bound for the National Arts Centre.

The National Arts Centre Orchestra’s celebrated music director will hold his last concert with the capital ensemble in July before heading to California.

TORONTO — "The Lion King" will soon utter its final roar in Toronto. Mirvish Productions announced Tuesday that the last performance of the critically acclaimed and award-winning musical will take place Aug. 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

VANCOUVER — Rapper and noted sports fan Snoop Dogg will help the B.C. Lions kick off their CFL season next month. The Lions announced Tuesday that the award-winning musician, producer and actor will perform at B.C.

TORONTO — The Eurovision Song Contest gets underway Tuesday, as representatives from 15 countries meet to perform their hearts out in pursuit of the top prize and a chance to host next year's event.

ST. JOHN'S — Atlantic music stars Classified, Kellie Loder and Maggie Andrew emerged as top winners at this year's East Coast Music Awards on Sunday as days worth of festivities honouring the region's musicians wrapped up in St. John’s, N.L.

TORONTO — Universal Music Group is reaffirming its commitment to Drake, even as it files a motion seeking to dismiss his amended defamation suit over their role in the success of Kendrick Lamar's chart-topping diss track "Not Like Us.

ST. JOHN'S — Reggae musician Jah'Mila delivered a powerful speech on the East Coast Music Awards stage in Newfoundland Thursday night, offering a hopeful appeal for collaboration and change after her win for R&B/soul release of the year.