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Canada Day concert in Central Park brought together Americans and Canadians - minus the politics
Open this photo in gallery:SummerStage hosted Montreal DJ Martyn Bootyspoon with hits from Welland, Ont.’s Julianna Riolino and pummelling headliner Death From Above 1979.Sara Hylton/The Globe and Mail “Okay, you guys wanna hear a song about a …...

Drake Reveals New Album in Stream, Throws Shade at Kendrick Lamar
Canadian rapper Drake has released a new single called "What Did I Miss?," which was preceded by a new YouTube stream teasing his ninth studio album Iceman. The song largely targets those who played both sides of the infamous Drake vs. Kendrick...
Dr. James Morales Award for Music Education Announces Nationwide Music Education Award for Undergraduate Students Pursuing Musical Excellence and Impact
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Howell, New Jersey–(Newsfile Corp. – July 5, 2025) – Dr. James Morales Award for Music Education, founded by Dr. James Morales, an esteemed physician, educator, and longtime supporter of the...

"Did you try to curse the Browns": NFL fans react as Drake hits Shedeur Sanders’ watch flex celebration in new music video
Drake set social media buzzing on Friday when he premiered his new single "What Did I Miss?" in a live broadcast that quickly crossed over into the NFL conversation. In the video, the Grammy-winning artist made a point of replicating the trademark...

Drake seemingly brings Shedeur Sanders' swag to hip-hop with Browns QB's signature celebration move in new single “What Did I Miss?”
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders has been one of the most talked about players in the NFL since being selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite being projected as a top ten overall pick, Sanders fell all the way to the fifth round, No. 144...

New Report Shows That There’s Currently A “Country Music Boom” Happening In Australia
Country music is doing big numbers “Down Under.” Australia is truly a fascinating place. I’ve personally never been, and to be honest with you, all of the wild footage I’ve seen from the continent (in addition to the 100-plus poisonous snakes...

Canada Day 2025 celebrated across Glengarry
KIM BURTON-SCHRAM LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Glengarry certainly knows how to celebrate a holiday and Canada Day 2025 was no exception. A sea of red and white was the popular colour worn by volunteers and by most attendees to the many...

A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists
Slow down, skip the festivals, and experience some local fun We all know about the big festivals happening around the North in high summer. So we skipped the obvious and dove into these 22 events that are perfect for art lovers, outdoor...

TOTO Founding Member STEVE PORCARO Announces New Album 'The Very Day'
Steve Porcaro — legendary songwriter, synth pioneer, and founding member of TOTO — makes a long-awaited return this fall with "The Very Day", his first solo album since 2016. Out October 3 on Green Hill Music, the album begins its reveal with the...

Rick Faris to debut new album ‘Life’s Parade’ with release concert at Bluegrass Museum
Bluegrass musician and luthier Rick Faris will celebrate the release of his new album, Life’s Parade, with a special performance at 7 p.m. on July 10 in Owensboro. The show will take place at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum’ museum’s...

Justin Bieber’s Global Smashes Rises To A New Peak Amidst His Musical Hiatus
Justin Bieber’s “Let Me Love You” with DJ Snake hits a new peak at No. 138 on the Billboard Global ... More Excl. U.S., nearly a decade after its release. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Justin Bieber attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In...

Mr. Dressup actor and musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland brings 'pure love' back to the screen with kids TV pilot
When Beverly Glenn-Copeland and his partner Elizabeth first conceived of a new children's TV show a few years ago, they set out to teach kids about caring for the planet, the importance of community and adapting to change. A few years into the...
Stay in this retired 1912 train car rock stars have used for a green room
PAW PAW, MI — Love live music, wine, trains and history? Michigan’s second-oldest winery, Warner Vineyards, offers a unique place to stay onsite after an evening of wine tasting and perhaps even a live show at its onsite amphitheater. Those...

Ontario group marks 40 years of keeping the history of Canada's WW II 'pilot maker' alive
For prospective young pilots intending to join the Allied effort during the Second World War, the Harvard was the ultimate training plane — but it also posed a key test. The single-engine aircraft, with its distinctive yellow paint, was equipped...

MacDougall: Can Carney keep the Canadian dream from becoming a nightmare?
Only Parliament Hill remains out of commission. So the party happened at LeBreton Flats, the black hole of Ottawa. With Prince Edward joining Mark Carney, and Sarah McLachlan leading the musical entertainment. “We’ve decided not to pull apart and...

Galway musician unveils her new hybrid instrument with city concert
A Galway musician who has performed all over the world has come up with a new version of the traditional harp, which she is unveiling this weekend at a special concert at the home of Irish music in the city’s Westend. Úna Ní Fhlannagáin is an...

Oasis setlist for reunion tour revealed at Cardiff concert - what to expect
After 16 years, Oasis is finally back! Noel and Liam Gallagher took to the stage at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday (July 4) in what was their first gig together in 16 years. The performance was the first show in their long-awaited...

‘Joy, happiness, inspiration and positive vibrations’: Montreal Jazz Festival serves up another epic music party
‘We’re so happy to be with you, so happy to see all these smiling faces,” said Chicago gospel and soul great Mavis Staples, who proved she’s as vital as ever at the Montreal International Jazz Festival’s free opening night blowout last week....

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa Opens with Legendary Guitar Smash and Star-Studded Celebration
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa officially opened its doors today with a signature guitar smash, marking the arrival of Canada’s first fully integrated Hard Rock resort, a bold new destination where entertainment, hospitality, and music take...

Canada Day around the Boundary
Grand Forks, Midway celebrate the nation's birthday. As Canada turned 158 years old on July 1, the Boundary communities joined the rest fo the country in celebrating the nation's history and values with grand parades, free events, music, food and...