Canada

Alanis Morissette has third child on the way

by Music-News.com

Alanis Morissette and her husband are expecting a third baby.

Tagged as: 90s, Alanis Morissette, Canada, rock

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Justin Bieber puts his music career on hold

by Music-News.com

Justin Bieber is taking a career hiatus so he can work through some “deep-rooted issues” and become a better husband and future father.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, Justin Bieber, pop

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Avril Lavigne and Shawn Mendes are the big Juno winners in Canada

by Paul Cashmere

Avril Lavigne and Shawn Mendes picked seven Junos between them at the Juno Awards in Canada this week.

Tagged as: Avril Lavigne, Canada, Juno Awards, music industry, pop, Shawn Mendes

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Drake Named Global Recording Artist of 2018

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IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has named Drake as the world’s best-selling recording artist of 2018, following the global success of his fifth album Scorpion, including tracks God’s Plan, Nice for What and In My Feelings. Drake is the only artist to ever hold this title multiple times, with his first being in 2016.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, Drake, pop, rap

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There is a Celine Dion biopic in the works

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An authorised biopic about Celine Dion is heading to the big screen.

Tagged as: 80s, Canada, Celine Dion, contemporary, pop

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High Profile Agent drops Celine Dion

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Celine Dion has been dropped by her touring agents for failing to pay commission on her concerts.

Tagged as: 80s, Canada, Celine Dion, contemporary, pop

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Drake thanks Toronto Mayor for recognizing his Grammy win

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Drake has thanked the Mayor of Toronto John Tory for lighting up his hometown’s landmarks on Monday night (11Feb19) to celebrate his Grammys win.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, Drake, pop, rap

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NeilYoung at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl by Ros O'Gorman

Neil Young is Ready to Release Two More from the Archives

by Paul Cashmere

Neil Young has ‘Odeon/Budokan’ and Tuscaloosa’ as ready for the next releases for archive series. ‘Tuscaloosa’ recorded in 1973 is next. Then ‘Odeon/Budokan’ will follow a few months later.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, archives, Budokan, Canada, Neil Young, Odeon, rock, Tuscaloosa

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Celine Dion to headline a British Summertime Concert

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Celine Dion will play her only European date of 2019 at British Summer Time Hyde Park in July 2019.

Tagged as: 80s, Canada, Celine Dion, contemporary, pop

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Voivod Australian Tour kicks off Wednesday in Brisbane

by Paul Cashmere

Voivod, the band Dave Grohl calls “the most bad-ass band I’ve ever heard in my life”, will start their Australian tour on Wednesday (23 January) in Brisbane.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Canada, Dave Grohl, Jason Newsted, metal, Metallica, Voivod

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Ed Sheeran co-wrote Bryan Adams new song ‘Shine A Light’

by Paul Cashmere

Slap Ed Sheeran’s name on a song and everything old is new again. Bryan Adams is counting on it. He co-wrote his new song ‘Shine A Light’ with Sheeran.

Tagged as: 10s, 80s, Bryan Adams, Canada, Ed Sheeran, rock, UK

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The Weeknd Blasted for Homophobic Lyrics in New Song

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The Weeknd was blasted by fans for including a seemingly homophobic lyric in his new track.

Tagged as: 10s, Canada, pop, The Weeknd

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Walk Off The Earth confirm tribute show details for Mike ‘Beard Guy’ Taylor

by Paul Cashmere

Walk Off The Earth have announced details of the free tribute concert to their bandmate Mike ‘Beard Guy’ Taylor.

Tagged as: 10s, Canada, indie pop, pop, Walk Off The Earth

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Drake under fire for Kissing Teenager on stage

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Video footage of Drake kissing and cuddling a 17-year-old female fan on stage at a 2010 gig has surfaced online.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, Drake, pop, rap

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Australian Charts : Queen Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack is no 1 album

by Gavin Ryan

After 43 years of waiting Queen now have their second No.1 album in Australia as the soundtrack to their biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ climbs into the top spot after spending the past eight weeks sitting at No.2.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Adam Lambert, Canada, Queen, Rhapsody tour, UK, USA

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New Music was the Biggest Loser in Streaming during 2018

by Paul Cashmere

Streaming is not the friend of New Music in 2018, according to data from BuzzAngle.

Tagged as: BuzzAngle, Canada, music industry, new music, streaming, USA

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Mike Taylor ‘Beard Guy’ from Walk off the Earth dies of natural causes

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Walk Off The Earth has confirmed that band member Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor passed away from natural causes in his sleep on Sunday, December 30th.

Tagged as: 10s, Canada, indie pop, pop, Walk Off The Earth

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Voivod to play first Australian shows since 2000 in January

by Paul Cashmere

When Canadian metal band Voivod perform in Australia in January for David Roy Williams, it will be heading towards 19 years since their last Australian shows.

Tagged as: 80s, Canada, Dave Roy Williams, metal, Voivod

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Queen + Adam Lambert regroup for 2019 North American tour

by Paul Cashmere

Queen + Adam Lambert will tour North America again in 2019.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Adam Lambert, Canada, Queen, Rhapsody tour, UK, USA

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Bob Dylan and Neil Young to headline British Summer Time

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British Summer Time Hyde Park announces its first headliners for 2019 – two of the greatest musicians of all time on one HISTORIC night. Bob Dylan and Neil Young are joint headliners.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Bob Dylan, British Summer Time, Canada, Neil Young, rock, UK, USA

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k.d. lang celebrates 25 years of Ingénue with release of San Antonio show

by Paul Cashmere

k.d. lang celebrated the 25th anniversary of her breakthrough album ‘Ingénue’ with a world tour performing the album from start to finish. The San Antonio show will be released on DVD and Blu-ray.

Tagged as: 90s, Canada, contemporary, jazz, k.d. lang, kd lang

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Michael Bublé “doesn’t give a shit” about no 1 album

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Singer Michael Buble isn’t jumping for joy after reaching the top of the U.K. album charts with his first record since overcoming family tragedy.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, jazz, Michael Buble, pop

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UK Charts: Michael Buble ‘Love’ is the no 1 album

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The British public have fallen head over heels for Michael Bublé this week as his new album, Love, goes straight in at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, jazz, Michael Buble, pop

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Justin Bieber thanks Aaron Carter for paving his way

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Justin Bieber has responded to Aaron Carter’s complaint that he never gets credit for “paving the way” for popstars like him.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Aaron Carter, Canada, Justin Bieber, pop

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Shania Twain is writing for Celine Dion

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Shania Twain is writing a new tune for fellow Canadian Celine Dion.

Tagged as: 90s, Canada, country, Shania Twain

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Bryan Adams is touring Australia but only Melbourne, Sydney and Wollongong and A Day On The Green

by Paul Cashmere

Bryan Adams will bring his Shine A Light tour to Australia in 2019 with arena shows for Melbourne, Sydney and Wollongong and two A Day On The Greens in March.

Tagged as: 80s, Bryan Adams, Canada, rock

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Neil Young and Miley Cyrus have lost homes in the California fires

by Paul Cashmere

Neil Young and Miley Cyrus have confirmed their houses have burnt to the ground in the fires raging Southern California.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, California, Canada, country, fires, Miley Cyrus, Neil Young, Robin Thicke, rock

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Voivod Australian Tour will mark 35th anniversary

by Paul Cashmere

Voivod will return to Australia in January marking 35 years since their first album.

Tagged as: 80s, Canada, Dave Roy Williams, metal, Voivod

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The Weeknd Launches HXOUSE

by Paul Cashmere

The Weeknd has announced he is behind a business initiative to support start-up companies. HXOUSE will content creative from all areas of the music industry.

Tagged as: Canada, hxouse, music business, pop, The Weeknd

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