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Rising costs, slow ticket sales put JP Saxe's North American tour in jeopardy

Rising costs, slow ticket sales put JP Saxe's North American tour in jeopardy

TORONTO — JP Saxe was ready to roll across North America this fall on his latest concert tour, but those plans are now hanging by a thread as the Grammy-nominated musician confronts sluggish ticket sales and the soaring cost of life on the road.
Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

A Katy Perry superfan is basking in newfound fame after a video of him meeting the pop star garnered nearly a million views online.
B.C. city has 'increased concerns' on safety for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show

B.C. city has 'increased concerns' on safety for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show

A British Columbia city said it has "increased concerns" about public safety over an upcoming concert by an American Christian musician who's outspoken in the Make America Great Again movement.
Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau dine together in Montreal restaurant Le Violon

Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau dine together in Montreal restaurant Le Violon

MONTREAL — Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry have sent tongues wagging after the two dropped by a Montreal restaurant for a meal this week.
Mustafa, Lou-Adriane Cassidy among contenders for first Polaris Song Prize

Mustafa, Lou-Adriane Cassidy among contenders for first Polaris Song Prize

TORONTO — Mustafa's heartfelt "Gaza is Calling" and Lou-Adriane Cassidy's theatrical "Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi" are among the five contenders for the inaugural Polaris Song Prize.
'It's pretty wild': How Toronto's Maggie Kang created global smash 'KPop Demon Hunters'

'It's pretty wild': How Toronto's Maggie Kang created global smash 'KPop Demon Hunters'

Growing up as a Korean immigrant in 1990s Toronto, Maggie Kang kept her love of K-pop to herself.
MAGA singer's rights violated in Canada, say free speech experts, religious group

MAGA singer's rights violated in Canada, say free speech experts, religious group

MONTREAL — Sean Feucht, a Christian singer and rising star in the MAGA movement, has been censored and mistreated during his Eastern Canadian tour, say civil liberties experts and a religious group.
Toronto gives The Weeknd key to the city ahead of a four-concert run at Rogers Centre

Toronto gives The Weeknd key to the city ahead of a four-concert run at Rogers Centre

TORONTO — Toronto has given “Can’t Feel My Face” singer The Weeknd a key to the city as the star returns to play four shows in his hometown.
City fines Montreal church for hosting MAGA-affiliated singer Sean Feucht

City fines Montreal church for hosting MAGA-affiliated singer Sean Feucht

MONTRÉAL — The City of Montreal has fined a local church for hosting a concert by the U.S.-based Christian musician Sean Feucht.
Much Rewind launches on YouTube as archive of MuchMusic's celebrity interviews

Much Rewind launches on YouTube as archive of MuchMusic's celebrity interviews

TORONTO — A deep library of MuchMusic's celebrity interviews has found a new home on YouTube. Bell Media says Much Rewind launched last week as the official public archive of pop culture moments that once aired on the nation's music station.