Toronto Public Health says that audience members could have been exposed to the measles virus at a recent concert earlier this month.
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DaBaby brings resources to students via mental health partnership
Hip-hop artist Jonathan “DaBaby” Kirk’s charitable work presents another side of the musician than the image we’re used to seeing in his videos.
Continue reading DaBaby brings resources to students via mental health partnershipLedisi’s powerful new single ‘BLKWMN’ and ‘Love You Too’ are instant classics
GRAMMY-winning singer Ledisi is back with two powerful new singles, BLKWMN, honouring the legacy of Black women and Love You Too, both destined to become modern classics. Rooted in the rich tradition of American rhythm and blues, these tracks showcase Ledisi’s unmatched vocal prowess and storytelling ability.
And have you seen the touching Tyler Perry tribute video?
Continue reading Ledisi’s powerful new single ‘BLKWMN’ and ‘Love You Too’ are instant classicsChaka Khan announces she’ll pay tribute to Quincy Jones at Montreux festival
Did Chaka find herself a badass guitar player for the road?
It was the opportunity of a lifetime when the legendary musician Chaka Khan — singer of I feel for you, Through the Fire, Ain’t Nobody and I’m Every Woman — was looking for a “youngish, cute-ish” guitarist to join her band on tour.
Apple TV series features original music by Timbaland
Four-time Grammy-winning music producer Timbaland is responsible for the music in the animation series BE@RBRICK, premiering globally on Apple TV+ in two weeks.
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The Cure on the Main Stage at Bestival Toronto finale. Photo: Cherryl Bird
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Continue reading Core Music Events 2025Stefanie Michaela says it’s time to turn the page
After putting her music career on pause to raise five children, musician Stefanie Michaela finally came to the realization that it was time for her to turn the page.
TIFF signs multi-year partnership deal with Rogers
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced yesterday that the company is expanding its relationship with Rogers through a multi-year agreement after the success of their partnership in 2024.
Continue reading TIFF signs multi-year partnership deal with RogersPosthumous release of Mac Miller film and album
Mac Miller’s estate releases Balloonerism, an album that was recorded by the rapper before he passed away. The album, which features new SZA music, inspired a film that was screened two days before the album release on Friday.
Continue reading Posthumous release of Mac Miller film and albumRenowned cellist Tommy Mesa returns to Manhattan music school as faculty member
Celebrated Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa will join the Manhattan School of Music (MSM) strings faculty where he was a student less than two years ago and is inspired to work alongside his former instructors at the prominent music school.
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