#FOOD: TERROIR SYMPOSIUM RETURNS MAY 27-31, 2026

Terroir Symposium returns to Alberta May 27–31, 2026, for its 20th anniversary, marking two decades as Canada’s most influential gathering of chefs, creators, producers, and food-world thinkers. This milestone edition invites the industry and its community to come together under the theme The Joy of Food — a celebration of the flavours, traditions, and voices that have shaped how we cook, eat, and connect.

For the first time, the 2026 program expands across two cities, beginning with workshops and dining events in Edmonton (May 27–29) before continuing in Calgary (May 28–31) with signature dinners, a VIP opening reception, and the main Symposium Day at the Calgary Central Library.

For 20 years, Terroir Symposium has been where ideas launch, collaborations spark, and lasting relationships are built. If you want to be part of the conversations defining the future of hospitality, this is the room to be in. Tickets available HERE.

Since its inaugural gathering in 2006, Terroir has been the launchpad for culinary visionaries and cultural storytellers. Past participants include Fergus Henderson, Daniel Boulud, Albert Adrià, and David Chang, alongside Canada’s own Matty Matheson and many other luminaries who have come together to exchange ideas, experiment with flavours, and share the stories behind their craft.

“These gatherings spark collaborations and influence Canada’s food and hospitality scene for years afterward,” says Arlene Stein, founder of Terroir Hospitality.

“Terroir Symposium convenes the people who move the industry forward — global icons you recognize instantly, and the quiet leaders whose influence is deep, decisive, and impossible to ignore. We don’t just spotlight fame — we celebrate visionaries and the creative leaders whose work is reshaping the industry from the ground up.”

Featured Symposium Speakers

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Calgary Central Library
This year’s lineup brings together a thoughtful mix of longtime collaborators and new voices spanning generations, geographies, and disciplines within the food world.

Confirmed speakers include:

Alex Chen – Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, Vancouver
Amanda Cohen – Dirt Candy, New York
Benedikt Gudgeirsson – Iceland Butcher Team
Bettina Schormann – Bardō, Hamilton
BLVCK SVM – Culinary-inspired rapper and creator, Chicago
Chet Sharma – BiBi, London
Daniele Uditi – Pizzana, Los Angeles
Jason Bangerter – Langdon Hall, Ontario
JP McMahon – Aniar, Ireland
Kate Colley – Hospitality PR professional, Vancouver
Ned Bell – Culinary Director of Planetary Health; Ocean Wise ambassador
Peter McKenna – The Gannet, Glasgow
Peter Pilarski – Digital strategist, Alberta
Shane Harper – Chef de Farm, Pearl Morissette
Warren Barr & Lily Verney-Downey – Pluvio Restaurant + Rooms, Ucluelet

Additional presenters and guests will be announced in the coming weeks, with a special focus on voices from Calgary and Edmonton’s restaurant communities.

Signature Experiences Across Alberta
Beyond the stage, Terroir 2026 will feature immersive culinary programming designed to connect, inspire, and celebrate the hospitality community.

Highlights include:
Signature Dining Series across Calgary and Edmonton restaurants including
River Café, Rouge, Teatro, Oxbow, Pizza Letty, SAIT, Paperbirch, and RGE RD.

VIP Opening Reception

May 29, 2026

Safari Lodge at the Calgary Zoo’s Wilder Institute.

Once Upon a Brunch
A celebratory gathering bringing chefs, producers, and guests together in a relaxed setting.

Hands-On Workshops
Interactive sessions designed to explore craft, storytelling, and innovation across food, beverage, and hospitality.

The flagship Symposium Day takes place May 31 at the Calgary Central Library, bringing together chefs, restaurateurs, writers, producers, and industry leaders for a full day of talks, panels, and discussion.

Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for Terroir Symposium 2026 — including Symposium passes, VIP experiences, and select events — are now available HERE.

Why Terroir 2026

• Learn directly from global leaders and innovators
• Build meaningful connections across hospitality, media, and food culture
• Experience unforgettable dinners, workshops, and curated events
• Celebrate 20 years of culinary creativity and influence

ABOUT TERROIR
The Canadian Terroir Symposium brings together innovative people from the field of hospitality. The flagship event attracts professionals who are serious about the business of hospitality and those looking to constantly develop and refine their careers through professional development workshops, presentations, dinners, and tastings.

About Food Tourism Strategies
With more than 30 years of culinary, hospitality, and tourism industry experience, Food Tourism Strategies is invested in growing culinary tourism in Canada. From strategic development to signature events and industry workshops, FTS works to enhance the visitor experience through the taste of place.

#FIRSTLOOK: MUSIC SHOWCASE PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2026 DEPARTURE FESTIVAL + CONFERENCE

The Departure Festival + Conference, presented by Loft Entertainment and Oak View Group (OVG), today announced the return of its highly anticipated Music Showcase, featuring more than 100 emerging artists performing across venues throughout Toronto. Selected from thousands of global submissions, the curated lineup highlights some of the most exciting new voices shaping the future of music. New this year, Departure introduces their Rising Sound Artists initiative, where six standout performers receive a dedicated spotlight. Taking place from May 4–10, 2026, the showcases will transform Toronto into a city-wide stage; introducing breakthrough artists from across Canada, the United States, and around the world.

Departure’s Music Showcase is designed as a launch pad for emerging talent and offers audiences the chance to experience some of the most electrifying breakout performers making waves today. Beyond the stage, participating artists gain access to Departure’s leading industry conference and a suite of exclusive career-development opportunities. These include artist-only networking mixers, media training sessions, and industry events designed to accelerate professional growth and foster meaningful connections. Supporting Partner Play MPE is pleased to offer official Showcase Artists of Departure 2026 one complimentary Canadian radio campaign through Caster. This opportunity helps Departure showcasing artists take the next step in promoting their music to Canadian radio and media using the same tool trusted by industry professionals.

“Departure has always been about discovery, bringing together talented artists and providing a platform for connection and creativity,” said Kevin Barton, Executive Producer at Departure Festival + Conference. “We were blown away by the artist submissions this year and proud to present an incredible lineup of performers who deserve the spotlight to shine and thrive. We look forward to introducing this talented group to Toronto audiences and can’t wait to see their careers take off to new heights.”

The Rising Sound Artists initiative reflects Departure’s commitment to not only showcase emerging talent but actively amplify the next generation of creative voices. The 2026 Rising Sound Artists include Chloe Tang, Bianca Espino, Tyra Jutai, the neverminds, Cherrykim, and Kyle Wildfern. Hand-selected from Departure’s annual showcase roster, they represent the top tier of emerging talent on the rise. Beyond performing at a dedicated showcase, these artists will be immersed in a high-impact circuit of public spotlights and exclusive industry access from bespoke professional development sessions to private industry mixers and red carpet moments.

Audiences can purchase a Festival Pass for $65 which grants access to showcases and film screenings throughout Departure. Passes are available at departureto.com.

DEPARTURE SHOWCASE ARTISTS LINEUP:

(*) Rising Sound Artists

Abbi Woods

activemirror

Andie Therio

Annabel Oreste

Apacalda

aRENYE

Ark Identity

Ash Molloy

Avery Jane

Bianca Espino *

Blue Ridge Band

Braden Lam

Bradley Hale

Cherrykim *

Chloe Tang *

Cinzia & The Eclipse

Closeout

CON the Artist

Dayna Reid

Emma Lamontagne

Fox Revett

Frank Mighty

Gäelle

Give My Remains To Broadway

Gratuitous

Hunter James

iBXRHM

Isla-Maria

j ember

Jackie Art

Jay Glavany

Jennarie

Jess Reiss

Jessica Sevier

Joey Bird

John Fellner

Jr. Rhodes

Kaeley Jade

Kai Banks

Kat Pereira

Katie Mal

Kiki Rowe

KOTO?

Kyle Wildfern *

Laila

Lex Leosis

Lexxicon

Living Room for Small

Lockyer Boys

Logan Levi

Loren Aronov

LOV

Lucette

Mackenzie Arromba

Mad Iris

Maddisun

Maya Malkin

mei anima

Michaela Slinger

Mighloe

Mitch Zorn

Myles Lloyd

Neighbour Andy

Nia Nadurata

Nilo Blues

noise hotel

o’six

Pacific Estate

parallel

Parker Graye

Pick a Piper

priyana

Puma June

Rachella Wred

Renon

Rick Duff

Rosewater Park

Sara Kae

Sarah Jayne Riley

Sofia Kay

sofinari

spookyguava

Tapper

Teagan Johnston

The Codas

the neverminds *

Theo Day

TORRENT

Tyler Lorette

Tyra Jutai *

Victoria Staff

Weekend Goodbye

Witch Prophet

YASSiN & Sean Terrio

YSN Fab

Visit departureto.com http://departureto.com for the full list of artists and event schedule.

#FIRSTLOOK: “BLUE HERON” CANADIAN RELEASE DATES

BEGINNING WITH A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT AT THE FOX THEATRE IN TORONTO, ON MARCH 28, 29 AND 31

WRITER-DIRECTOR SOPHY ROMVARI WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE MARCH 28th SCREENING HOSTED BY
FILM CRITIC-AUTHOR-TEACHER ADAM NAYMAN

THEN ROLLING OUT WIDE IN THEATRES ACROSS CANADA APRIL 24, 2026

WITH A SPECIAL OPENING NIGHT SCREENING Q&A IN TORONTO WITH SOPHY ROMVARI HOSTED BY CELEBRATED WRITER-DIRECTOR DAVID CRONENBERG

BLUE HERON follows a family of six settling into their new home on Vancouver Island as internal dynamics are slowly revealed through the eyes of the youngest child.

“Blue Heron is a film that stays with you—quietly powerful, visually stunning, and deeply human. Sophy brings a singular sensitivity and vision to the story and we are both honored and proud to bring her beautiful film to audiences across Canada,” said Blue Fox Entertainment Canada’s President Dave Hudakoc.

“I’m so grateful to be working with the team at Blue Fox Entertainment Canada to bring this film to Canadian audiences. Their love of cinema and their dedication to preserving the theatrical experience is extremely refreshing and exciting. We know we are in great hands. Blue Heron was made in collaboration with many incredible artists and some of my dearest friends — I can’t wait for everyone to see their talent viewed on the big screen. See you at the cinema!” adds Sophy Romvari, BLUE HERON’s Writer-Director-Producer.

Director: Sophy Romvari
Writer: Sophy Romvari

Cast:
Eylul Guven (feature film debut) as Sasha
Amy Zimmer (Fantasmas, Stress Positions) as Adult Sasha
Iringó Réti (The Last Image, Halo) as Mother
Edik Beddoes (feature film debut) as Jeremy
Adam Tompa (On Falling, Baptiste) as Father
Liam Serg (Sight Unseen, The Watchful Eye) as Henry
Preston Drabble (Guiding Emily, Siren) as Felix
Cinematographer: Maya Bankovic
Editor: Kurt Walker
Production Designer: Victoria Furuya

Producers:
Ryan Bobkin
Gábor Osváth
Sophy Romvari
Sara Wylie
Executive Producers:
Neil Champagne
Leah CL
Veronica Diaferia
Sara Eolin
Jasmin Karibzhanova
Lauren Melinda
Riel Roch Decter
Sam Sutcliffe
Countries: Canada, Hungary
Runtime: 90 minutes
Language: English and Hungarian (with English subtitles)

Canadian Distributor: Blue Fox Entertainment Canada

U.S. Distributor: Janus Films

Janus Films will be releasing the film on April 17 in the U.S. In Canada, Blue Fox Entertainment Canada will be releasing BLUE HERON in theatres beginning on April 24, 2026.

BLUE HERON was produced by Nine Behind Productions (Canada) and Boddah (Hungary) in association with Memory, Simbelle Productions, Tinygiant, and Ursa Major, with funding from Telefilm Canada and the National Film Institute Hungary.

ABOUT BLUE FOX ENTERTAINMENT CANADA
Blue Fox Entertainment Canada launched in advance of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, spearheaded by seasoned industry executives Dave Hudakoc, Ian Goggins and Michael Baker . The company has quickly established itself through the strategic acquisition of Unobstructed View Entertainment—a boutique label specializing in Blu-rays, 4K restorations, and prestige home video releases. With partners such as The Criterion Collection, Arrow Video, and Kino Lorber, Blue Fox Canada brings cinephiles and collectors access to some of the most celebrated and hard-to-find titles in contemporary and classic cinema.
Upcoming releases include Janus Films’ Two Prosecutors, directed by Sergei Loznitsa which won the François Chalais Prize at Cannes and Kirk Jones’ multiple BAFTA-winning film I SWEAR later this spring.

#HOTDOCS: 2026 HOT DOCS FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENT

Hot Docs announced today the first slate of official selections set to premiere at the 2026 Hot Docs Festival, running April 23 to May 3, 2026 in Toronto. These 13 films from 16 countries will screen as part of the highly anticipated Special Presentations program, featuring high-profile subjects, award-winning films and filmmakers, and masterful perspectives on current events and pressing issues. In many cases, filmmakers will be in attendance for post-screening discussions.

Making their world premieres as Special Presentations at Hot Docs Festival 2026 are two films profiling iconic subjects that have stood strong for 50 years. Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart, directed by six-time Tony-winning Broadway producer Dori Berinstein, traces the life and generation-defining career of the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter who soundtracked some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable movie moments. The Tower That Built a City, directed by Canadian filmmaker Mark Myers, celebrates the 50th anniversary of Toronto’s skyline-defining CN Tower, and alongside it, the city’s own tall transformation.

Receiving its international premiere is Canadian co-production TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, directed by Louis Massiah and Monica Henriquez, a dynamic portrait of visionary Black feminist writer, filmmaker and activist Toni Cade Bambara. Receiving a North American premiere is A Fox Under a Pink Moon, directed by Mehrdad Oskouei and Soraya Akhalaghi, a long-distance self-portrait of an emigrant’s journey, filmed entirely on her phone over five years as she attempts to flee Iran for Austria. The film has its world premiere at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) where it won Best Film in International Competition.

The Oldest Person in the World from Academy Award-nominated director Sam Green (The Weather Underground), which chronicles the ever-changing Guinness World Record holder, will receive its Canadian premiere, as will Time and Water from Academy Award nominee Sara Dosa (Fire of Love), in which Icelandic writer Andri Snær Magnason—facing the loss of both his country’s glaciers and his beloved grandparents—turns his archives into a time capsule to hold what is slipping away. Also receiving its Canadian premiere is Biljana Tutorov and Petar Glomazić’s To Hold A Mountain, winner of Sundance’s World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary and Hot Docs Forum alum, in which a mother and daughter strive to save their quiet Montenegro ancestral home from becoming a NATO military training facility. The Ballad of Judas Priest from directors Sam Dunn (Hip-Hop Evolution, Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story) and Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine follows the half-century journey of the heavy metal pioneers and will receive its Canadian premiere.

The full 2026 Festival lineup will be unveiled on Tuesday, March 24. Festival ticket packages are now on sale. Ticket package redemption and single ticket sales for Hot Docs members are available starting March 24. Single ticket sales open to the public on March 31.

Films announced today as Special Presentations selections for the 2026 Hot Docs Festival are:

AMERICAN DOCTOR
D: Poh Si Teng | P: Poh Si Teng, Kirstine Barfod, Reem Haddad | USA, Palestine, Denmark, Malaysia, Qatar | 2026 | 93 min | Canadian Premiere
Three American physicians—Palestinian, Jewish and Zoroastrian—risk everything to save lives in besieged Gaza and expose political truths while navigating a collapsing medical infrastructure and global indifference.

THE BALLAD OF JUDAS PRIEST
D: Tom Morello, Sam Dunn | P: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | USA | 2026 | 98 min | Canadian Premiere
From working-class origins in Birmingham to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the genre-defining heavy metal band’s five-decade journey is chronicled through exclusive interviews with Judas Priest, previously unpublished personal archives and appearances by Ozzy Osbourne, Jack Black, Metallica and more.

BLACK ZOMBIE
D: Maya Annik Bedward | P: Maya Annik Bedward, Kate Fraser, Hannah Donegan | Canada | 2026 | 90 min | Canadian Premiere
From colonial Haiti’s haunted cane fields to the flickering screens of Hollywood horror, the living dead’s buried origins are unearthed and reclaimed as a symbol of survival and spiritual resistance.

A FOX UNDER A PINK MOON
D: Mehrdad Oskouei, Soraya Akhalaghi | P: Mehrdad Oskouei | Iran, Denmark, France | 2026 | 77 min | North American Premiere
Filmed entirely on her phone over five years, 16-year-old Soraya documents her harrowing attempts to flee Iran for Austria. Through surreal animations and sculptures, the young Afghan artist transforms her experiences of domestic violence and displacement into a powerful, self-narrated testament to survival.

IT’S DOROTHY!
D: Jeffrey McHale | P: Ariana Garfinkel, Zel McCarthy, Suzanne Zionts | USA | 2025 | 97 min | Canadian Premiere
Dorothy’s journey to Oz continues to inspire audiences united by their search for belonging. This vibrant, imaginative portrait celebrates her cultural legacy and the diverse communities who claim her as their own, reminding us that no matter how hard things get, we must never stop looking over the rainbow.

KENNY LOGGINS: CONVICTION OF THE HEART
D: Dori Berinstein | P: Dori Berinstein | USA | 2025 | 96 min | World Premiere
Everybody cut footloose! From chart-topping anthems to movie soundtracks, multi-award-winning singer songwriter Kenny Loggins reflects on a career that defined a generation, tracing his life on and off stage across decades of reinvention.

THE OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD
D: Sam Green | P: Alison Byrne Fields, Josh Penn | USA | 2026 | 87 min | Canadian Premiere
For over a decade, filmmaker Sam Green has chronicled the ever-changing Guinness World Record holder of “Oldest Person in the World.” Weaving together his personal experiences of fatherhood, ageing and loss, Green offers a poignant meditation on family, mortality and the meaning of life.

SENTIENT
D: Tony Jones | P: Ivan O’Mahoney | Australia | 2026 | 105 min | Canadian Premiere
This investigative look at the highly controversial practice of animal testing—centred on the story of primate scientist turned animal rights activist Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel—questions if the harm to animals and the human scientists who care for them is justified by the pursuit of scientific advancement.

TCB – THE TONI CADE BAMBARA SCHOOL OF ORGANIZING
D: Louis Massiah, Monica Henriquez | P: Louis Massiah | USA, UK, Canada, France, Senegal | 2025 | 105 min | International Premiere
This dynamic portrait of Toni Cade Bambara, the visionary Black feminist writer, filmmaker and activist, celebrates her life with power and urgency. Through rare archives and intimate reflections from those she inspired, we learn lessons in agency, community resilience and the transformative impact of cultural organizing.

TIME AND WATER
D: Sara Dosa | P: Shane Boris, Elijah Stevens, Jameka Autry, Sara Dosa | USA, Iceland | 2026 | 90 min | Canadian Premiere
Following the loss of his beloved grandparents and facing the death of his country’s glaciers, renowned Icelandic writer Andri Snær Magnason constructs a cinematic time capsule in this beautifully crafted meditation on family, memory and epochal change from Academy Award nominee Sara Dosa (Fire of Love).

TO HOLD A MOUNTAIN
D: Biljana Tutorov, Petar Glomazić | P: Biljana Tutorov, Petar Glomazić, Quentin Laurent, Rok Biček | Serbia, France, Slovenia, Montenegro, Croatia | 2026 | 105 min | Canadian Premiere
In the quiet mountain lands of Montenegro, a mother and daughter strive to protect their ancestral home from the threat of becoming a NATO military training facility, awakening memories of the violence that shattered their family.

THE TOWER THAT BUILT A CITY
D: Mark Myers, | P: Mark Myers, Luke Myers | Canada | 2026 | 92 min | World Premiere
Toronto’s skyline-defining CN Tower launched a five-decade transformation of the Big Smoke into the 6ix. Celebrate its 50th anniversary as it continues to symbolize a city that’s become a world-class cultural force in sports, music and global identity.

WHEN A WITNESS RECANTS
D: Dawn Porter | P: Dawn Porter, Jennifer Oko, Miriam Weintraub | 2026 | USA | 117 min | Canadian Premiere
Author, journalist and activist Ta-Nehisi Coates investigates the case of a young student who was murdered in Baltimore, uncovering layers of false accusations, wrongful convictions and how the justice system can fail those caught in the crossfire.

For more information on Hot Docs, visit hotdocs.ca

#FIRSTLOOK: “CROSSROAD SPRINGS” NEW EPISODES COMING MARCH 29 TO SUPER CHANNEL

The next chapter of Crossroad Springs unfolds with four all-new episodes beginning Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 8 PM ET on Super Channel Heart & Home.

Part 2 of Season 1 finds the Hamilton family facing mounting pressures on the ranch as drought threatens their livelihood and rivalries surface. Set against sweeping rural landscapes, the heartfelt drama builds towards Easter as faith, hope, and renewal take centre stage.

Crossroad Springs is produced by Brain Power Studio in association with Nicely Entertainment. Executive Producers are Beth Stevenson, Nancy Yeaman and Vanessa Shapiro. Produced by Jessica Reis. Directed by Marco Deufemia and written by Paula Tiberius.

About Super Channel Entertainment Network:

Super Channel offers viewers exceptional entertainment value, uncut and commercial-free, with four diverse channels – Super Channel Fuse, Heart & Home, Vault and Quest – plus access to Super Channel On Demand where available by service provider. Super Channel is available via most cable providers across the country as well as streaming live and On Demand with Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV+ and Fubo, with Super Channel+ available to download and stream from anywhere in Canada. Super Channel offers two free ad-supported channels, Super Channel Uncovered and Super Channel Hearties, available on streaming platforms including Tubi, Plex, Xumo Play, LG, Roku, Pluto and Samsung TV Plus. Super Channel is owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton-based media company. For a list of service providers, please visit superchannel.ca/subscribe or learn more at superchannelplus.ca.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW POSTER AND TRAILER FOR “THE AI DOC: OR HOW I BECAME AN APOCALOPTIMIST”

Today we get a new Poster for Academy Award-winning Director Daniel Roher’s Documentary THE AI DOC: OR HOW I BECAME AN APOCALOPTIMIST!

Focus Features will release
The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist
In Theatres on March 27th, 2026

Directors: Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell
Producers: Daniel Kwan (Playgrounds), Jonathan Wang (Playgrounds), Shane Boris (Cottage M), Diane Becker (Fishbowl Films), Ted Tremper
Synopsis: From the Academy Award®-winning filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere All at Once and Navalny; a father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AIinsanity. The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist is a hand-made, eye-opening documentary about the most powerful technology humanity has ever created… and what’s at stake if we get it wrong

#NEWMUSIC: CHARLIE PUTH FT. HIKARU UTADA – “HOME”

With just weeks to go until the release of his highly anticipated fourth studio album Whatever’s Clever!, internationally acclaimed Charlie Puth releases his latest single “Home” Ft. Hikaru Utada, with an official music video directed by Hunter Moreno, both out today via Atlantic Records.

Watch HERE:

“Home was written for my best friend, wife and soon to be mother of our first child. Brooke has changed my life for the better and given me a whole new perspective on why and where I belong in this world. Everything makes sense with her” Puth continues “and to have the honor of one of my favorite artists, Hikaru Utada featuring on this song with me, is a true gift. She gives the song a depth and beauty that I’m so grateful for. She is incredible! I hope you all enjoy is as much as I did making it.”

Hikaru Utada shares, “as a fellow songwriter and music listener, it was obvious to me when I first heard the demo of “Home” that this is a deeply personal song for Charlie that comes straight from his heart. It was a joy to collaborate with such a gifted musician who wears his love of music on his sleeve… and a very fun challenge to contribute Japanese lyrics to an English song, from creating rhyme in languages that have such different phonetics, to being surprised by Charlie’s beautiful Japanese chorus work. I hope everyone enjoys this bilingual song and its universal message.”

“Home” Ft. Hikaru Utada arrives amidst a busy year for Charlie Puth, who embarks on his WHATEVER’S CLEVER! World Tour, starting in San Diego’s Viejas Arena on April 22. Followed by a European tour in June and July. Last month, the award-winning artist performed a soulful rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to open the Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Backed by an orchestra and Kenny G, playing his signature Rhodes piano, his stellar performance garnered praise from around the world, as millions tuned in.

More exciting news to come.

2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

04/22 – Viejas Arena – San Diego, CA

04/24 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ

04/25 – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA

04/28 – Honda Center – Anaheim, CA

04/29 – Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA

05/01 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA

05/03 – WAMU Theater @ Lumen Field – Seattle, WA

05/05 – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre – Vancouver, BC

05/07 – Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Portland, OR

05/09 – Maverik Center – Salt Lake City, UT

05/10 – Bellco Theatre – Denver, CO

05/13 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO

05/15 – Rosemont Theatre – Rosemont, IL

05/16 – The Armory – Minneapolis, MN

05/19 – Fox Theatre – Detroit, MI

05/20 – TD Coliseum – Hamilton, ON

05/22 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA

05/23 – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT

05/26 – EagleBank Arena – Fairfax, VA

05/29 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY

05/30 – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena – Atlantic City, NJ

06/01 – Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC

06/03 – Synovus Bank Amphitheater At Chastain Park – Atlanta, GA

06/05 – Hard Rock Live – Hollywood, FL

06/06 – Addition Financial Arena – Orlando, FL

06/09 – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN

06/11 – Moody Center – Austin, TX

06/12 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Irving, TX
06/13 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX



2026 EUROPEAN & U.K. TOUR DATES

06/27 – Tinderbox – Odense, Denmark*

06/30 – Gröna Lund – Stockholm, Sweden

07/01 – Allas Live – Helsinki, Finland

07/03 – Stavern Festival – Larvik, Norway*

07/05 – Stadtpark Open Air – Hamburg, Germany

07/06 – myticket Jahrhunderthalle – Frankfurt, Germany

07/08 – Barts Festival – Barcelona, Spain*

07/09 – Mad Cool Festival – Madrid, Spain*

07/13 – Olympia – Paris, France

07/15 – Eventim Apollo – London, UK

07/18 – O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK

07/19 – Iveagh Gardens – Dublin, Ireland

07/21 – Usher Hall – Edinburgh, UK

07/22 – Manchester Academy – Manchester, UK

07/24 – Anfiteatro di Pompei – Pompei, Italy

07/25 – Villa Erba – Cernobbio, Italy

07/27 – Budapest Park – Budapest, Hungary

07/28 – Forum Karlín – Prague, Czechia

07/30 – Progresja Summer Stage – Warsaw, Poland

*Festival appearance

#FOOD: RC SHOW 2026 AT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE HIGHLIGHTS

The RC Show is back and at a new venue this year, Mississauga’s The International Centre (6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON). from March 8-10, 2026! We had an incredible time taking in all the innovation to be experienced at Canada’s largest food and hospitality industry event.

In fact, 25,000 people are expected at the RC Show this year, with the affair split across five sections of the Centre. There are plenty of opportunities to network, enjoy aisle upon aisle of food and drink samplings, watch guest panels and live cooking competitions, and nab yourself some free swag and enter giveaways! Nobody leaves the RC Show hungry or thirty. It just doesn’t happen.

This was our second time attending, and more than ever, the RC Show felt alive and buzzing with energy. We didn’t want to leave at the end of the day and felt there was still so much more to see and experience!

As the show coincides with International Women’s Day this year, a central theme was celebrating the accomplishments of women in the industry. YES SHEF takes place March 9, 2026, a tasting event with booths led by over 20+ women. Not only is it important to observe women, it needs to be enjoyed and taken in!

We break down our 12 must-see things to see and try at this year’s RC Show, and trust me, it’s a fun one!

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There’s still time to check it all out. Tickets at rcshow.com.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#NEWMUSIC: BRUNO MARS’ “THE ROMANTIC” HITS #1 ON BILLBOARD CANADIAN ALBUMS CHART

Warner Music Canada is proud to announce that global icon and 16x GRAMMY® winner Bruno Mars has officially secured the #1 spot on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart with his long-awaited fourth solo album, The Romantic.

The success of The Romantic extends a historic start to 2026 for Warner Music Canada. Mars’ debut marks the latest in a consecutive string of #1 albums for the label, following chart-topping releases from Zach Bryan, Don Toliver, and Hilary Duff.

The album’s arrival was celebrated in Canada with several high-profile fan activations. In downtown Toronto, hundreds of fans were surprised with fresh roses from Bruno to mark the release. Additionally, a dedicated “love lock” wall was established at Toronto’s STACKT market, allowing fans to leave their own romantic mark in honor of the project.

Beyond the album’s sales success, Mars continues to be a juggernaut at Canadian radio. He has maintained the #1 position across the Top 40, Hot AC, and AC formats for four consecutive weeks with his smash hit single, “I Just Might,” which has just been certified Platinum in Canada.

The demand for Mars’ return to the stage has been massive. The Romantic Tour will see Mars perform a record-setting five nights at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, the highest number of shows for any artist at the venue. What’s more, to accommodate overwhelming interest from fans in Western Canada, a fifth Vancouver date has recently been added at BC Place for October 21. With the additional dates added, the tour will now span nearly 80 dates across North America, Europe, and the UK, cementing its status as one of the biggest global outings of the year.

The Romantic also features the official music video for “Risk It All,” directed by Mars and Daniel Ramos, and follows a record-breaking year for the superstar. In 2025, Mars became the first artist in Spotify history to surpass 150 million monthly listeners and currently holds the record for the highest-certified song in RIAA history with “Just the Way You Are” at 21x Platinum.

The Romantic is available everywhere now via Atlantic Records.

ABOUT BRUNO MARS:

Bruno Mars is a 16x GRAMMY®-winning global superstar, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and one of the most-streamed artists in the world. Known for his showmanship and chart-toppers, Bruno has set a number of records throughout his career, including becoming the first artist ever to hit 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, appearing on two of the fastest songs to reach one billion streams (for “Die with a Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT.” with ROSÉ, and achieving the highest-certified song in RIAA history with 2010’s “Just the Way You Are”). Since launching a string of hits beginning in 2009, Bruno has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. Beyond his work as a soloist, Bruno is a member of the duo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak. In addition to his 35 Billboard Hot 100 hits, including ten number one singles, Bruno is the recipient of 16 GRAMMY® Awards (including “Album of the Year” for 24K Magic), 14 American Music Awards, and seven MTV Video Music Awards. His 24K Magic World Tour was among the highest-grossing tours in history, and within the top ten highest-grossing of the 2010s. More recently, “I Just Might,” the lead single from his long-awaited fourth solo album, The Romantic is available everywhere now.

TOUR DATES:

Sat, May 23 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium*#

Sun, May 24 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium*#

Wed, May 27 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium*#

Thu, May 28 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium*#

Sat, May 30 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium*#

Wed, Oct 14 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place*@

Fri, Oct 16 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place*@

Sat, Oct 17 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place*@

Tue, Oct 20 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place*

Wed, Oct 21 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place* – NEW DATE

• with Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee
• with Leon Thomas

@ with RAYE

Check out this charming Pop-Up Warner Music Canada did in Toronto recently in support of the Album!

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#BOXOFFICE: “NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE” SUPRASSES $1 MILLION IN CANADA

NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE officially crossed the $1M mark at the Canadian box office over the weekend, finishing with an estimated $1.1M. Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto continues to lead as the film’s top-grossing location in Canada, ahead of Cineplex Yonge and Dundas in Toronto and International Village Cinemas in Vancouver. The Playhouse Cinema Hamilton also delivered a strong weekend, hosting the Canadian premiere of the film’s 35mm print with sold-out screenings. The film is Certified Fresh with a 98% critics’ score and 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. For official film merch, you can check out elevationpictures.com/merch.

Directed by: Matt Johnson
Starring: Jay McCarrol, Matt Johnson

When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008.

NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE is now playing across Canada.