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Paula Abdul cancels Canadian tour, citing recent injuries
Paula Abdul has cancelled her upcoming 21-date Canadian tour as she deals with unspecified recent injuries. Abdul made the announcement late Wednesday on her social media platforms, saying doctors advised she take six to eight weeks for recovery after she undergoes a 'minor procedure.'
Alberta-born k.d. lang to reunite with Reclines for first time in 35 years at CCMA Awards
Organizers of the country awards show say the Edmonton-raised singer will sing with the band as part of a celebration tied to lang's induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame.
Former bandmates of Winnipeg's Guess Who settle trademark lawsuit
Members of the classic Winnipeg rock band the Guess Who have settled their trademark dispute. Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman sued their former bandmates last year for releasing music after the original group disbanded.
'Real' story of BlackBerry to be made into film by Mark Wahlberg's documentary company
Unrealistic Ideas, a documentary production company owned by actor Mark Wahlberg, says it will tell the real story of Waterloo, Ont.-based smartphone maker BlackBerry.
Rogers new presenting sponsor for TIFF
The Toronto International Film Festival says it has signed up Rogers Communications as its new "presenting sponsor," but only for the film festival itself and only for a single year.
Robbie Robertson L.A. tribute to feature Elvis Costello, Allison Russell and Hamilton's Daniel Lanois
Elvis Costello, Allison Russell and Hamilton's Daniel Lanois are among the musicians set to celebrate Robbie Robertson's legacy at a concert supported by his friend Martin Scorsese.
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek gets first-class tribute with U.S. Postal Service stamp
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is being posthumously honoured with a U.S. postage stamp.
deadmau5 on 25 years in music, his Hall of Fame induction and more
Joel Zimmerman, also known as deadmau5, of Niagara Falls, Ont., rarely does interviews. He sat down with David Friend of the Canadian to talk about being inducted into Canadian Music Week's Music Industry Hall of Fame, his 25th anniversary tour and more.
Curtains closing for Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre, which hosted Stones and Dylan
Toronto’s famed Phoenix Concert Theatre is closing its doors after more than 33 years.
Michael Bublé joins Snoop Dogg as new judge on The Voice
Michael Bublé is taking his seat at The Voice this fall. The Spicy Margarita singer has been announced as a judge on the upcoming season of the singing competition series, alongside fellow newcomer Snoop Dogg.