Earlier this summer, rising funk-pop artist Diamond Cafe captivated over 60,000 attendees at Quebec City’s famed Festival D’ete, where he performed his unreleased single “Lover Boy” while warming up the main stage for Carly Rae Jepsen and The Jonas Brothers. The response from the crowd was electrifying, with Range Magazine stating, “… it was opener Diamond Cafe, a funk-pop newcomer originally hailing from Victoria, BC, who ended up being one of the most surprising revelations of the weekend. He’s got a couple albums under his belt but the last two singles that he’s released via Warner Music Canada have elevated his status. With a 24-carat voice and on-stage swagger to match, it’s only a matter of time before Diamond Cafe is shining bright enough for the rest of the world to take notice.”

“Lover Boy” made its online debut last week on the coveted live performance session channel On The Radar – check it out here. The highly anticipated track is now officially available for streaming here, accompanied by the official music video here.

Diamond says, “’Lover Boy’ is a warning to those F-boys out there! I had to look out for the ladies on this one. I shot the video in LA with Josh Flores the day after I performed to 60K people at Festival D’ete, and I still had that lingering electricity in me. I took that energy from the stage and brought it to the set. We shot ‘Sweet Cherry’ and ‘Lover Boy’ on the same day. Shout out to my brother, Chuck Inglish, who came to hang out as well.”

Tomorrow, Diamond will make his debut in Paris, performing at New Morning. Known for his intoxicating live performances, he is one of a kind on stage. Diamond has a string of live dates across Canada and the US in the new year including stops in New York, Toronto, Chicago, Vancouver and more.

2024 has been a monumental year for Diamond, from being on the road alongside TALK across Canada, several dates opening for Teddy Swims, to joining the Festival D’ete line-up and releasing his summer single, “Sweet Cherry.” Diamond is quickly emerging as a must-watch artist, garnering support from notable figures such as Denzel Curry, Isaiah Falls, Freddie Gibbs, Anderson .Paak, SG Lewis, PNAU, POMO, and Free Nationals, among others.

Tour Dates
Nov. 16 – Paris, FR – New Morning
Feb. 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere
Feb. 23 – Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern
Mar. 02 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
Mar. 07 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
Mar. 20 – Vancouver, BC – Biltmore Cabaret
Mar. 27 – Toronto, ON – Adelaide Hall

About Diamond Cafe:

Hailing from Victoria, BC, Diamond Cafe has been labeled a “Pop-Funk Prodigy” by Pitchfork and has impressed audiences, alongside some of your favorite artists, with his signature sound, incredible live performances, and latest LP, Diamond Cuts. Diamond has garnered support from notable figures such as Zack Fox, Anderson .Paak, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, PNAU, and the legendary El DeBarge (“Rhythm Of the Night”), who joined him on stage for a duet during his sold-out debut show in LA. He possesses a unique quality that inspires and excites fellow musicians, which has led to collaborations with the likes of Free Nationals, SG Lewis, PNAU, Jenevieve, and Bones. He has also been a featured artist on several projects, including Gashi’s album 1984 and the Cool Kids’ album BABY OIL STAIRCASE / CHILLOUT. In addition to all this, Diamond has taken on the role of producer not only for his own music but also collaborated with BNYX on Zack Fox’s wood tip EP. His music has been heard on screen, with eight tracks synced in the HBO series Ballers, as well as placements on The Lake (Netflix) and Flinch (Prime). For the past seven years, Diamond Cafe has honed his craft, preparing for this breakthrough moment in his career.

Yesterday, Bisha Hotel—just steps from the Rogers Centre, where thousands of Swifties gathered for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour—unveiled its Lover Lounge. This imaginative reimagination of the hotel’s lobby bar has become the pre-concert destination for fans and hotel guests.

At the Lover Lounge, guests can immerse themselves in:

-A photobooth for capturing Swift-inspired memories.
-A bracelet-making station to trade custom friendship bracelets.
-A glam bar featuring face freckles, temporary tattoos, stickers, and everything needed for concert-ready glam.
-Sunglasses and more!

On opening day, the energy was electric as hundreds of fans—from parents with children to die-hard Swifties who traveled from Colorado, Ohio, and Connecticut—gathered to celebrate.

The Lover Lounge is open from 12–6 PM this Friday and Saturday, and again from Thursday, Nov. 21, to Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 during Taylor Swift’s concert dates.

In celebration of MOANA 2, a special pop-up is happening out in Mississauga at Square One!

The All New Animated Feature Opens Only in Theatres Nov. 27, 2024

WHAT: Calling all wayfinders! To celebrate the reunion of Moana and Maui in the all-new epic animated musical “Moana 2”, Walt Disney Studios Canada invites fans and families to take aim at The Kakamora Knockout Challenge. This fun-filled game is exclusively at Square One Shopping Centre from November 15 – 28. Test your skills and toss plush coconuts to knock out the targets to receive a limited-edition poster! Plus, capture the moment and get your family photo with life-size statues of Moana and Maui. With an exclusive giveaway for all, this immersive experience is perfect for families of all ages.

WHEN & WHERE:

MISSISSAUGA

Friday, November 15 – Thursday, November 28, 2024

Square One Shopping Centre, Level 2 (across from H&M)

100 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9

ABOUT “MOANA 2”

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. The all-new feature film opens exclusively in theatres on November 27, 2024.

Hot off its TIFF ’24 premiere, Gia Coppola‘s THE LAST SHOWGIRL gets a new Trailer. Mongrel Media release January 17, 2025.

Synopsis:

A seasoned performer must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Dave Bautista star in Gia Coppola’s THE LAST SHOWGIRL.

(Photo/video credit: Mongrel Media)

The Bruce Hotel is hosting a special holiday market this season! The festive weekend (Nov 29-Dec 1, 2024) promises a delightful mix of local vendors, carolling, crafts, and seasonal treats, all set in Stratford’s storybook gem. 

The holiday festivities kick off on November 29 with the Official Bruce Tree Lighting, where you can sip festive cocktails and enjoy the sweet reveal of the Annual Gingerbread House. Throughout the weekend, explore a lively market featuring local vendors, German-inspired food stalls, and live music. On Sunday, the fun continues with photos with Santa and craft activities for kids. Wrap yourself in the warmth of the season and experience the magic of the holidays at The Bruce!

Tree Lighting and Offical Holiday Season Kick-Off 

Friday, November 29, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Official Bruce Tree Lighting 
• Festive Canapés & Cocktails 
• Annual Gingerbread House Reveal
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Holiday Market Day 1

Saturday, November 30, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Live Music 
• Local Market Vendors & Makers
• German Holiday Market-Inspired Food Stalls
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Holiday Market Day 2

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Pictures with Santa
• Kids’ Crafts and Card Making 
• Local Market Vendors & Makers 
• German Holiday Market-Inspired Food Stalls
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Global celebrates number ones across the board, as today the network announced its ratings success for the fall 2024 TV season thus far. Home to the #1 show and new drama among total viewers (2+), Matlock, #1 reality series Survivor and #1 late night program Saturday Night Live, Global currently claims 11 of the Top 20 most-watched programs in Canada.* In addition, since its primetime schedule fully premiered the week of October 14, Global is the #1 network in core primetime and the only network seeing significant gains year-over-year with audiences up over fall 2023 (+79%) and spring 2024 (+19%) and currently winning the night for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.**

Global’s lineup of hit series are available to stream on STACKTV, the Global TV App and GlobalTV.com. Stay tuned for Global’s winter 2025 schedule featuring much-anticipated new midseason additions like Doc, Watson and Hollywood Squares alongside returning hits to be announced in the coming weeks.

“Viewers are back on conventional TV and especially on Global! After kicking off this fall season, Global is experiencing tremendous year-over-year audience growth, more than any other network, and is home to hit shows across all the TV genres,” said Jennifer Abrams, Senior Vice President Programming & Multiplatform, Corus Entertainment. “Bolstered by Global’s perennial hits like Survivor, Saturday Night Live, proven franchises and returning series, and #1 new drama Matlock (2+), plus adding the network’s other burgeoning hits to the mix, it is clear that Global is well-positioned to finish strong this fall season.”

Additional performance highlights on Global: 

NEW SERIES

• Canada’s #1 show and new drama this fall, Matlock, premiered strong with an audience of 1.6 million (2+) and has been renewed for a second season.*
• The latest installment to the NCIS franchise, NCIS: Origins, also had an impressive premiere with an audience of 1.3 million (2+) and is currently winning its timeslot, ranking in the Top 20 most-watched shows in Canada.*

RETURNING HITS

• Action-packed 9-1-1 returned this season to an astounding audience of 2 million Canadians (2+) and is currently the second most-watched show overall and #1 on Thursday nights.*
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was the most-watched episode of the year with 800,000 Canadians tuning in.***
• Global is winning Friday nights thanks to S.W.A.T. taking the #1 spot and Fire Country in at #2 for the night.*
• Fan favourite comedy Ghosts is on track to land in Canada’s Top 20 most-watched shows this fall along with longstanding hit dramas NCIS and FBI: Most Wanted.*

RANKER HIGHLIGHTS*

Canada’s Top 10 Most-Watched Programs Among Total Viewers (2+)

Global is a Corus Entertainment Network and is available through all major TV distributors, including: Bell, Cogeco, Eastlink, Rogers, SaskTel, Shaw, Shaw Direct, Telus, Videotron and STACKTV, streaming available on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Bell Fibe TV app, FuboTV, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream. The Global TV App is available on iOS, Android, Chromecast, Android TV, Apple TV, LG Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, Roku streaming players, Roku TV™ models, and at watch.globaltv.com.

All eight episodes of No Good Deed, arrive Thursday, December 12, 2024. From acclaimed creator Liz Feldman (Dead to Me), No Good Deed follows multiple families racing to buy the same 1920s Spanish-style villa that they believe will solve all their problems. But as the sellers have already discovered, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a true nightmare.

About the Series:
Synopsis:
When Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano) decide to move on from their empty nest to forge a new life, they list their gorgeous 1920s Spanish-style villa located in one the most desirable neighborhoods in Los Angeles — and the real estate frenzy begins. Multiple families all race to buy what they believe to be their dream house, convinced it will fix all of their very different problems. But as Lydia and Paul know all too well, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a true nightmare. As they struggle to hide the dark and dangerous secrets that linger inside their longtime home, Paul and Lydia begin to realize that the only way they’ll escape the past is to finally face it.

From Emmy-winning creator and showrunner Liz Feldman (DEAD TO ME) comes NO GOOD DEED, a series about the highs and lows of searching for a safe, happy home and just how far we’re willing to go to protect ourselves and our loved ones in the process. Also starring Linda Cardellini, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Lisa Kudrow, Denis Leary, Poppy Liu, Teyonah Parris, Ray Romano, and Luke Wilson.

Release Date: December 12, 2024
Episodes: 8 episodes x 30 minutes
Creator / Showrunner / Director / Executive Producer: Liz Feldman
Director / Executive Producer: Silver Tree
Executive Producers: Christie Smith, Jessica Elbaum and Will Ferrell and for Gloria Sanchez Productions
Starring: Linda Cardellini, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Lisa Kudrow, Denis Leary, Poppy Liu, Teyonah Parris, Ray Romano, Luke Wilson
Guest Starring: Matt Rogers, Kate Moennig, Chloe East, Rory Scovel, Wyatt Aubrey, Kevin Alves and Linda Lavin, with Anna Maria Horsford
Directors: Silver Tree (101-103, 106-108), Liz Feldman (104-105)
Writers: Liz Feldman (101), Madie Dhaliwal & Cara DiPaolo (102), Crystal Jenkins (103), Kelly Hutchinson (104), Cara DiPaolo (105), Bruce Eric Kaplan (106), Zora Bikangaga (107), Liz Feldman & Kelly Hutchinson (108)

BACK IN ACTION sees fan favourites Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx back in action! Here ks a glimpse of the new Trailer. Releasing Friday, January 17, 2025 On Netflix.

Director: Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses)
Writers: Seth Gordon and Brendan O’Brien (Neighbors)
Producers: Jenno Topping, Peter Chernin and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett (Ford v Ferrari, Hidden Figures, Luther) for Chernin Entertainment; Beau Bauman (Central Intelligence) for Good One Productions; Seth Gordon for Exhibit A
Executive Producers: Jamie Foxx, Datari Turner, Brendan O’Brien, Tim Lewis

Cast: Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, McKenna Roberts, Rylan Jackson and Glenn Close

Logline: Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily and Matt find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown

Today, Netflix has released a new official for The Madness, the upcoming thriller conspiracy series starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo – filmed right here in Toronto!

Premiere Date: November 28, 2024
Number of episodes: 8
Creator, Executive Producer: Stephen Belber
Executive Producer: VJ Boyd
Director, Executive Producer: Clement Virgo
Executive Producers: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and Kaitlin Dahill for Chernin Entertainment
Cast: Colman Domingo, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski , TJ Mixson
Guest Stars: Deon Cole, Hamish Allan-Headley, Ennis Esmer, Allison Wright, Bradley Whitford, Stephen McKinley Henderson

Synopsis:
Muncie Daniels is a political consultant-turned-TV pundit who may have lost his way in life. While on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel, Muncie finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime. Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.

Prime Video released the official trailer for the new holiday special Amazon Wish List Games. All five episodes of the special are set to debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on November 20, 2024.

Amazon Wish List Games, a multi-episode holiday event, is produced by MGM Alternative. Content creator Lele Pons will join Emmy-nominated host Nick Cannon on this high-energy, half-hour game show where contestants play for the chance to win everything on their Amazon Wish Lists, totalling up to $25,000. Every episode, contestants are pulled from the audience to play a rotating series of fun and fantastical games. It all builds to the final round, where one contestant plays to win a prize for everyone in the audience. Alycia Rossiter is showrunner and executive producer of Amazon Wish List Games along with Cannon who serves as Executive Producer. Sean Kelly, Steve Hughes, Jessie Binkow and Susan Janis- Mashayekhi are co-executive producers of the series.

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favourite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports –including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Fallout, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and Roadhouse; licensed fan favourites Vampire Diaries and Degrassi; exclusive entertainment such as Prime Monday Night Hockey, ONE Championship; and programming from partners such as Sportsnet, Paramount+, Crave, Citytv+, STARZ, AMC+, Super Channel, BritBox, Hayu, STACKTV, a multi-channel service featuring 16 top-tier networks (Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Adult Swim, Lifetime, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, Treehouse, YTV, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD), via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, including blockbusters such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, via the Prime Video Store. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favourite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.