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Taylor Swift, BTS lose most-followed Spotify artist spot to ‘King of Bollywood Ballads’ 3rd time in a row
Financial Express
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Indian music sensation Arijit Singh has gone and done it again! For the third time in a row, the hit-maker behind tunes like “Tum Hi Ho,” and “O Maahi” has bested fellow globally loved artists like American pop queen Taylor Swift and chart-topping...
Jazz Sudbury scouting for emerging jazz artists
The Sudbury Star
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July 1, 2025
Jazz Sudbury is looking for the future stars of Canadian jazz.Article content To that end, Jazz Sudbury is holding its annual Emerging Artist Showcase, a competition to promote up-and-coming jazz artists.Article content “Every year, we look...
The Bugle Call Chapter 37 Release Date & Where To Read
OtakuKart
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July 8, 2025
In the Arboral Year 1294, the world is ruled not by kings or armies alone, but by the looming presence of the Spires—nine massive towers built by a lost civilization. These ancient monuments hold forgotten secrets, strange machines, and powerful...
Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure
Pique Newsmagazine
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July 1, 2025
OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show unity on Canada Day amid American threats, economic uncertainty and Western alienation. OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country...
Concertgoers at new Rogers Stadium sound off on washrooms, water, crowd control
Toronto Sun
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July 1, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto & GTA The entrance to Toronto’s newest music venue Rogers Stadium, near Downsview Park, is seen on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Photo by Ernest Doroszuk /Toronto Sun Some concertgoers who trekked to the new Rogers...
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron leaving band after nearly 30 years
Global News
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July 8, 2025
By Andrew Dalton The Associated Press Posted July 8, 2025 10:23 am 2 min read Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron said Monday that he’s leaving the band after nearly 30 years. The 62-year-old Cameron announced his departure in a social media post....
‘Uniquely Canadian’: Stampede begins with parade led by country star Shania Twain
Brandon Sun
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July 4, 2025
CALGARY – The Old West will be on full display as thousands clad in tassels, boots and buckles march through city streets today to kick off the Calgary Stampede. Country superstar Shania Twain will saddle up and lead the parade on horseback before...
Canada Day Parade draws crowds to downtown Sechelt, July 1
Coast Reporter
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July 1, 2025
The 11-day syíyaya Days celebration culminated with the parade, followed by activities in Hakett Park. 'O Canada!' Sunshine Coast residents and visitors crowded Sechelt's downtown core July 1, to celebrate Canada Day with a parade followed by...
Stockholm seeing a huge increase in Canadian travellers in July: Skyscanner trending destination
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 4, 2025
Entering the height of summer travel, Canadians are looking to Sweden for their July vacations. Information provided to Yahoo Canada from Skyscanner revealed that there has been a 79 per cent month-over-month increase in flight bookings from...
In Canada: Shania Twain, Les Cowboys Fringants & More Legacy Acts Enjoy Chart Bumps
Billboard
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July 3, 2025
It’s the week of Canada Day (July 1), and some of the nation’s favourite legacy artists are back on the charts. On the Billboard Canadian Albums chart dated July 5, L’amerique Pleure, the concert film soundtrack by Quebec rock band Les Cowboys...
A student’s reflection on the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy
Nexus
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July 8, 2025
I had not always known a great deal about Filipino culture, but about three years ago, when I started seeing my partner Jaime, my learning process began. Jaime comes from a long descent of Filipino heritage, and we try to make a point of going to...
Kendrick Lamar Breaks Record with ‘Luther’ on Hot Rap Songs Chart
Times News Global
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July 4, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Kendrick Lamar has made history by setting a new record on the Hot Rap Songs chart with his latest hit, “Luther.” Released as part of his album GNX, the track has remained at number one for 27 weeks, surpassing Lamar’s previous...
Canada’s presence in Sri Lanka grounded in durable principles
Colombo Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Canada, in a message to mark Canada Day, says its presence in Sri Lanka is grounded in durable principles. The High Commissioner for Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives Eric Walsh said that Canada Day is an opportunity to reflect on the values that...
Music Industry Moves: Universal and UCLA Announce Berry Gordy Scholarship; NIVA Names Audrey Fix Schaefer President of Board
Variety
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July 1, 2025
Universal Music Group and UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music have announced the establishment of the Berry Gordy Music Industry Scholarship, in honor of the legendary founder of Motown Records, and in partnership with the UCLA Foundation. The...
Music of West African Kora coming to Grand Island Public Library
Central Nebraska Today
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Sean Gaskell will perform with a kora, a 21-stringed harp that is central to West African music, (Courtesy) GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island Public Library invites the community to experience the mesmerizing sounds of the West African kora during a...
Price-gouging no more? How countries around the world are cracking down on ticket scalping
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — As consumers continue to grapple with purchasing live event tickets on the secondary market at highly inflated prices, the enactment of anti-scalping legislation in Malaysia is much needed now more than ever. In April,...
Music series continues in Offaly church with acclaimed artists
Offaly Live
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July 1, 2025
THE 2025 series of five organ recitals, now a regular feature of the musical calendar of Tullamore and surrounds, continues on Tuesday, July 8 at 8pm in the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore. The series' new artistic director, Thomas Charles...
Canadians Have a New Caribbean Island to Try: Tiny, Off-the-Radar San Andres in Colombia
Caribbean Journal
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July 1, 2025
Canadians will soon have a new way to escape to the Caribbean — and a new place to stay when they get there. For the Winter 2025-2026 season, Sunwing Vacations is launching direct flights from Quebec City to the island of San Andrés, Colombia, a...
Go + Do events for July 9-14
Greeley Tribune - Colorado
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July 8, 2025
Wednesday Texas Hold’em poker: 7 p.m., Cruiser’s Bar, 1020 28th Ave., Greeley. Come play Texas Hold’em poker, and win cash and bar tab prizes. All skill levels welcome. Free, 720-937-4691, RockyMountainPokerVenues.com. Thursday Texas Hold’em...
Canada Day: Your London primer for holiday fun
The London Free Press
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July 1, 2025
Article content Canada’s 158th birthday is extra special. It’s the first one since U.S. President Donald Trump’s unsuccessful bid to make Canada the 51st state. Here’s your London guide to toast a true north strong and free, fireworks and all....