#SaturdayNight director Jason Reitman says #SNL’s success is partly due to Lorne Michaels’ “Canadian perspective of the world.” thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/… The Canadian Press Arts #TIFF2024

From riveting political statements to harrowing documentaries... Here are five hidden gems from this year’s Toronto International Film Festival: thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/polit… #TIFF24

"I think it's really important to pay it forward." @TheBeaches lead singer Jordan Miller will perform at the Polaris Music Prize with the up-and-coming teenage female rock at Thunder Queens. My Q&A with them about how the plan came together and why it matters: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/…

BREAKING: The Juno Awards are reversing their plan to shelve three awards after hearing from the music community. The details: thestar.com/entertainment/… #reggaemusic #childrensmusic #christianmusic #gospelmusic

Jeremy Dutcher makes history winning the Polaris Music Prize for the second time with his album 'Motewolonuwok. My story: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/…

Corus’ co-CEO says the broadcaster is confident its two new lifestyle brands can “compete and win” against Food Network and HGTV after losing both networks’ Canadian content rights to Rogers Communications Inc. thestar.com/entertainment/…

When Gord Downie died, his band members in the Tragically Hip say they fragmented instead of coming together in their grief. My look at what transpired after their incredible loss to bring them back together: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/…

The Junos are putting more weight on popularity in two key categories amid broader changes to the music awards show. The organization says it will introduce a new South Asian music category in 2025 and split the songwriter award into two. The details: thestar.com/entertainment/…

Hollywood Suite, the Canadian specialty TV channels that showcase hit movies, sells to Anthem Sports & Entertainment. The agreement keeps president David Kines in his role. The details via Alex Nino Gheciu: thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/anthem-…

Somali-Canadian rapper K'naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City. The details: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/…

Had a great time chatting with the stars of 'So Long, Marianne' which was released on Crave today. Alex Wolff channelled his love of Leonard Cohen's work into 'So Long, Marianne' role thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/… via The Canadian Press News

Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane and members of Blue Rodeo were ushered into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on Saturday. And they spoke of how writing great music usually comes with incredible struggle and sacrifice. My story: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/… Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

“There’s nothing else I’ve worked on that even comes close to it in terms of its complexity...but also its reward.” "The Lion King" musical soon roars back to Toronto with an ambitious run that hopes to draw a new generation of fans. My story: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/…

Some in the Atlantic music community are concerned over changes at East Coast Music Awards. My story on how a petition sparked a conversation about the future of the East Coast Music Association: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/…

Dozens of Gordon Lightfoot's personal belongings — including guitars, artwork, even his highest awards — are up for grabs in an auction. That has some fans questioning why the items weren't rescued by a museum. My story: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/…

Bell Media is pulling the plug on MTV Canada by the end of the year. thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/… by Alex Nino Gheciu

Big thank you to Alex Nino Gheciu and The Canadian Press for capturing My Dead Mom and shining a light on grief. When your mom’s still dishing advice from beyond, you just have to turn it into a show, right? Lauren Collins Crave thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/…

Hope for a Gordon Lightfoot museum "still very much alive" in his hometown of Orillia, Ont. My story: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/…

“I put so much of my worth ... into my job. When that was taken away ... I was like, 'Who am I?'" @LindsayEll was on a precipice, facing an eating disorder and questions about her music career. Now she's got a new sound and a new outlook. My story: bit.ly/4fwzuZT

This week’s federal order to shut down TikTok’s Canadian operations has left local creators anxious over potential losses of income and vital community support. The Canadian Press Arts "It's a lose-lose." theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…