“I rebuke this in the name of Jesus.” That’s what social media digital creator Kalen Allen says to himself while watching someone empty a can of whole-kernel corn into a bowl of cornbread mix.
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Shakira, Future, Tyla and iShowSpeed join largest-ever FIFA World Cup music project
The 18-track Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album brings together artists from six continents, including Shakira, Future, Tyla, Jessie Reyez, Daddy Yankee, iShowSpeed and many more in what FIFA describes as its largest World Cup music project to date.
Continue reading Shakira, Future, Tyla and iShowSpeed join largest-ever FIFA World Cup music projectBryan Adams to headline historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Toronto
Featuring Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, AHI, and Wyclef Jean
Toronto is about to take centre stage in one of the most ambitious music-and-sport celebrations ever staged.
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Val Kilmer’s digital resurrection: AI in filmmaking
Archival footage and past performances by Val Kilmer have been assembled to recreate his likeness for a role in As Deep as the Grave. He has, in a sense, been brought back to the screen — not resurrected, but digitally reconstructed using artificial intelligence or AI.
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‘Wasteman’ features rising stars David Jonsson and Tom Blyth in intense prison drama
Director Hubert Davis reimagines Youngblood in honour of Charles Officer
The “Youngblood,” remake starring Ashton James, Blair Underwood and Shawn Doyle, had its world premiere in Toronto at TIFF 2025.
Academy Award nominee Hubert Davis (The Well, Black Ice) was the ideal candidate to continue production on the remake of Youngblood in honour of his friend Charles Officer, who died in December 2023 during pre-production.
Continue reading Director Hubert Davis reimagines Youngblood in honour of Charles OfficerNew Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton form supergroup for 2026 tour
The members of New Edition were just sitting back discussing their recent Las Vegas residency experience. Within minutes they booked superstars Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton to join them on tour, but not as opening acts — as co-headliners — performing together on stage at the same time. Here’s how it happened.
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Iron Maiden announces new Run For Your Lives Europe and North America concert tour dates
Rock fans who like their music hard, fast and loud love Iron Maiden. And many of them have been asking for the band to visit their hometown.
Continue reading Iron Maiden announces new Run For Your Lives Europe and North America concert tour datesMusician Robbie Gennet on pursuing his passion and fatherhood
Releasing seven albums in a single year carries a sense of urgency. Seven years ago, a fire destroyed everything Robbie Gennet owned, and that loss appears to be the driving force behind the quickened pace of his creative output.
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