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'Mind-blowing': Former Barenaked Ladies frontman recalls performing with Brian Wilson

TORONTO — When Steven Page penned an ode to musical visionary Brian Wilson, he never expected to share a stage with the Beach Boy, perform alongside him nor hear him sing "Brian Wilson" to a roaring Toronto audience.

Jun 12, 2025 7:16 AM Read more >

April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General's honour: 'Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime'

April Hubbard changed the plan for her death so she could be there to celebrate her life's work at one of Canada's most prestigious arts ceremonies.

Jun 12, 2025 6:25 AM Read more >

Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz and Trisha Yearwood

NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s will celebrate America's independence with a 4th of July fireworks show live on NBC featuring Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer and Trisha Yearwood.

Jun 12, 2025 5:34 AM Read more >

Bruce Springsteen's Berlin concert echoes with history and a stark warning

BERLIN (AP) — Veteran rock star Bruce Springsteen , a high-profile critic of President Donald Trump, slammed the U.S. administration as “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous” during a concert Wednesday in Berlin.

Jun 12, 2025 12:44 AM Read more >

Two musical revolutionaries, Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, leave life's stage nearly simultaneously

Sometimes there are strange symmetries in death, as in life. The twin passings of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson this week brought that into sharp relief. Both were musical geniuses who paid a high price for their gifts.

Jun 11, 2025 10:06 PM Read more >

Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending 'Les Misérables'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The drama in the audience rivaled the spectacle on stage on Wednesday at the Kennedy Center, where President Donald Trump went to the opening night of “Les Misérables” as he tightens his grip on the venerable performing arts institu

Jun 11, 2025 9:49 PM Read more >

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer's poet laureate, dies at 82

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and other summertime anthems and made him one of the world’s most influentia

Jun 11, 2025 6:16 PM Read more >

Juliette Powell, ravishing MuchMusic host turned insightful tech critic, dies at 54

TORONTO — Juliette Powell, who once commanded attention as the host of MuchMusic's live dance party "Electric Circus" and later as a respected commentator on the societal risks of advanced technology, has died at 54.

Jun 11, 2025 5:55 PM Read more >

Hundreds of laid-off CDC employees are being reinstated

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 460 laid-off employees at the nation's top public health agency received notices Wednesday that they are being reinstated, according to a union representing the workers. The U.S.

Jun 11, 2025 5:38 PM Read more >

What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s conviction on a top sex crimes charge at his #MeToo retrial

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty again, convicted Wednesday of a top sex crimes charge at his #MeToo retrial in New York City.

Jun 11, 2025 5:13 PM Read more >