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Q-and-A: Juno Awards head Allan Reid on celebrating Canadian music in a pandemic

Q-and-A: Juno Awards head Allan Reid on celebrating Canadian music in a pandemic

TORONTO — A stripped-back presentation of the 2020 Juno Awards on Monday will toast the Canadian music scene, and the show's head organizer hopes it'll mark a bright moment for an industry hit hard by COVID-19.
Q&A: Lil Yachty on music, inclusion, Drake and trust issues

Q&A: Lil Yachty on music, inclusion, Drake and trust issues

NEW YORK — If it weren’t for Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug, Lil Yachty’s latest album might be filled with slow, melodic love songs, the opposite of what fans received last month. “I played it for Young Thug. He was like, ‘Nah.
A look at COVID-19 travel restrictions in each province and territory

A look at COVID-19 travel restrictions in each province and territory

If you're looking to explore Canada this summer, you'll first have to navigate the fluctuating patchwork of travel restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus throughout the country.
Oscar Peterson's widow thrilled by petition to change metro station name

Oscar Peterson's widow thrilled by petition to change metro station name

MONTREAL — The widow of legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson says she is heartened by a petition calling for Montreal to rename a metro station in his honour.
Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future

Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future

NASHVILLE — When country singer Rissi Palmer was working on her debut album, she wanted a song like Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman,” a song that would introduce her and tell her story to fans.
Kanye West to bring Yeezy brand, but not sneakers, to Gap

Kanye West to bring Yeezy brand, but not sneakers, to Gap

NEW YORK — Kanye West is bringing his Yeezy brand to Gap. The rap superstar will design adult and kids' clothing that will be sold at Gap next year. Yeezy is best known for pricey sneakers that sell out online quickly.
UK tour operator scraps Florida visits over Disney measures

UK tour operator scraps Florida visits over Disney measures

LONDON — Europe’s biggest travel and tourism company, TUI, is cancelling all holidays to Florida from the U.K. until December following the introduction of new hygiene rules at Walt Disney World Resort, including the mandatory use of face coverings.
Daytime Emmys go virtual in age of coronavirus pandemic

Daytime Emmys go virtual in age of coronavirus pandemic

LOS ANGELES — The coronavirus pandemic has turned daily life into a drama of untold proportions.
Christine Lahti plays friend, feminist icon Steinem on PBS

Christine Lahti plays friend, feminist icon Steinem on PBS

Christine Lahti's portrayal of Gloria Steinem in PBS' “Gloria: A Life” reflects both a veteran artist's skill and a passion for the subject.
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' again delays big summer release

Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' again delays big summer release

LOS ANGELES — With reported cases of the coronavirus surging, Warner Bros. on Thursday postponed the release of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” further delaying Hollywood's summer kickoff.
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