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Canadian musicians look to 'America's Got Talent,' other TV contests for career boost

Canadian musicians look to 'America's Got Talent,' other TV contests for career boost

When Canadian country duo the Reklaws appeared on an episode of "America's Got Talent" last month, some fans were confused.
Charlotte Cardin, the Beaches, Allison Russell lead familiar names on Polaris list

Charlotte Cardin, the Beaches, Allison Russell lead familiar names on Polaris list

An array of familiar names will compete for this year's Polaris Music Prize.
Nelly Furtado sets September release date for long-awaited seventh studio album

Nelly Furtado sets September release date for long-awaited seventh studio album

Nelly Furtado's comeback train is making a pit stop at lucky No. 7. The pop hitmaker and Victoria native has marked Sept. 20 for the release of her seventh studio album, which she's appropriately named "7.
Tim Hortons musical 'The Last Timbit' to stream on Crave in August

Tim Hortons musical 'The Last Timbit' to stream on Crave in August

TORONTO — "The Last Timbit" is rolling off the stage and onto the small screen. The Tim Hortons-sponsored musical that had a short run in Toronto last month is set to hit Crave on Aug. 12.
Ticketmaster says data security incident may affect users' personal information

Ticketmaster says data security incident may affect users' personal information

Ticketmaster has been warning some Canadian customers that their data may have been compromised during a recent security breach.
Sarah McLachlan to look back on impact of Lilith Fair with new documentary

Sarah McLachlan to look back on impact of Lilith Fair with new documentary

Sarah McLachlan's legendary all-female music festival Lilith Fair is getting the documentary treatment.
MusiquePlus music video channel returns for a one-night-only TV special

MusiquePlus music video channel returns for a one-night-only TV special

Quebec's popular music video TV channel MusiquePlus is returning to the airwaves for a one-night-only celebration.
Kendrick Lamar extends Drake feud with new bag of tricks in 'Not Like Us' music video

Kendrick Lamar extends Drake feud with new bag of tricks in 'Not Like Us' music video

TORONTO — Kendrick Lamar is jumping into another round of the Drake diss battle. The Compton, Calif., native marked U.S.
Vancouver's 'Phil Wizard' first-ever breaker named to Canada's Olympic team

Vancouver's 'Phil Wizard' first-ever breaker named to Canada's Olympic team

TORONTO — Philip Kim, who competes as "B-Boy Phil Wizard," is set to make Canadian sports history this summer as the country's first-ever Olympic breaking athlete.
Rapper Rick Ross involved in Canada Day concert altercation in Vancouver

Rapper Rick Ross involved in Canada Day concert altercation in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — American Rapper Rick Ross has been involved in a violent altercation in Vancouver, where he performed a concert on Sunday.