#FIRSTLOOK: ACTS NAMED FOR “CANADA’S GOT TALENT MILLION DOLLAR SEASON”

It’s almost showtime! As we gear up to take centre stage, Citytv reveals the showstopping performers appearing on Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season, thanks to Rogers, beginning Tuesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a two-hour episode on Citytv or stream anytime on Citytv+. The highly anticipated talent competition series spotlights 116 acts on the Canadian stage as they face the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and compete to win the grand prize.

The winner of Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season receives a life-changing prize of $1M – the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history – thanks to Rogers, plus financial advice from CIBC. And that’s not all! Every Golden Buzzer recipient will receive $25,000 (totalling $150,000), courtesy of CIBC, to help realize their ambitions. Orville Redenbacher, Kruger (Scotties Tissues), and Unilever (Dove and Dove Men + Care) join Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season as premium sponsors, in addition to returning partners – Rogers, CIBC, and Tim Hortons.

#CGT’s Million Dollar Season is upping the ante with wild and weird acts, world-record breaking stunts, and several contestants who are pursuing their dreams abroad but now coming home to compete on the Canadian stage. Hosted by Lindsay Ell, Canada’s Got Talent culminates in a live two-hour finale on Tuesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls.

Together with Canada’s Got Talent, Rogers is committed to investing in premium original Canadian content while fostering homegrown talent. Last year, Rogers contributed approximately $950M to Canadian content and produced over 12,700 hours of unique Canadian programming.

Contestants for Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season, thanks to Rogers, are listed below. Click here to learn more about each contestant.

ALBERTA

ERIC KANE – Singer/Musician, Spruce Grove

EYE CANDY COMPANY – Dance Act, Edmonton

JEFF NEWMAN – Magic Act, Calgary

JORDON HO – Singer/Musician, Edmonton

LEVI STANFORD – Singer/Musician, Cardston

LISA BAKER – Comedy Act, Edmonton

SAM BENTY – Novelty, Calgary

STERLING V SCOTT – Comedy Act, Edmonton

BRITISH COLUMBIA

CROSS PARALLEL – Singer/Musician, Chilliwack

DANIEL POWTER – Singer/Musician, Vernon

DR. BRAD GOOSEBERRY – Novelty, Victoria

ESHAN SOBTI – Singer/Musician, Mission

FRESHH 2.0 – Dance Act, Vancouver

FUNKANOMETRY – Dance Act, Vancouver Island

HOLLY MELVILLE – Singer/Musician, Victoria

HUMUZZA – Dance Act, Surrey

MANINDER WARAICH – Comedy Act, Victoria

MOM BOP – Vocal Group, Vancouver

NORBERT THE TOAD – Novelty, Vancouver

RACHEL CHIU – Singer/Musician, Vancouver

TERA DRUM – Singer/Musician, Langley City

MANITOBA

THOSE GUYS – Vocal Group, Winnipeg

NEW BRUNSWICK

MAGGIE THE GOALIE – Animal Act, Tracadie

SAM BABIN – Singer/Musician, Moncton

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

HAROLD BUTLER – Novelty, St. John’s

MATTHEW COOPER – Singer/Musician, Carbonear

NOVA SCOTIA

ADAM COOKE – Novelty, Port Hawksbury

TRAVIS LINDSAY – Comedy Act, Halifax

VICENZO RAVINA – Magic Act, Halifax

ONTARIO

ACRO ACADEMY – Stunt, Oakville

ALEXANDRA BURGIO – Stunt, St. Catherines

ALICIA KAYLEY – Singer/Musician, Ottawa

ASHWYN SINGH – Comedy Act, Toronto

BALLOON MAESTRO – Novelty, Toronto

BEN STAGER – Comedy Act, Kitchener-Waterloo

BONGGUN KIM – Comedy Act, Toronto

BRIAR NOLET – Dance Act, Oakville

CARMEL KALLEMAA – Dance Act, Toronto

CARSON & TAYLOR – Magic Act, Toronto

DAMIAN SHILLIS – Dance Act, Burlington

DANA SCHIEMANN – Novelty, Toronto

DRASTIC – Singer/Musician, Toronto

EKATERINA – Magic Act, Barrie

ELENA – Singer/Musician, Toronto

ESSENCE WILLIAMS – Novelty, Glencoe

FOX REVETT – Singer/Musician, Toronto

GORDON NEILL – Novelty, Toronto

GREAT CANADIAN DUELING PIANOS – Novelty, Toronto

HEATHER NICHOLSON – Novelty, Ajax

JAIME BRUNO – Novelty, Toronto

JAMES CHAPESKIE – Singer/Musician, Waterloo

JERRI GALLAUGHER – Animal Act, Mulmer

JESSE – Novelty, St. Catherines

JOEL VAN VLIET – Comedy Act, Queenston

JOHN MUIRHEAD – Singer/Musician, Toronto

KAIRO MCLEAN – Singer/Musician, Scarborough

KIBRA & FORTUNE – Animal Act, Toronto

LIZ UNDERHILL – Singer/Musician, St. Thomas

LUKA & JENALYN – Dance Act, Toronto

MARIELLA LAROSE – Singer/Musician, Toronto

MARK CLEARVIEW – Magic Act, Toronto

MARK LEWIS – Magic Act, Toronto

MIKE GLENNEY – Dance Act, Waterdown

MISS T THE BUBBLE QUEEN – Novelty, Cambridge

NATALIE MORRIS – Singer/Musician, Toronto

NOAH KOSTA – Singer/Musician, Maple

NOAH TAJU GEORGE – Novelty, Oshawa

PEPE – Comedy Act, Vaughan

PROFESSOR DAN THE HARMONICA MAN – Novelty, Warkworth

RON DESCHENES – Novelty, Toronto

RORY GARDINER – Comedy Act, Ottawa

RORY VAN ULFT – Stunt, Ottawa

ROY ZIV – Novelty, Richmond Hill

SAI JUTTUKONDA – Singer/Musician, King City

SAM TAJU NINAN – Singer/Musician, Oshawa

SANSKRITI ARTS – Dance Act, Mississauga

SIMON ZENKER – Stunt, Elmira

SLAVIC BLING – Novelty, Toronto

SOON KEUN KWON – Singer/Musician, Mississauga

STEVE GOODTIME – Novelty, Holland Landing

STEVE KASE – Novelty, Toronto

STITCHES – Stunt, St. Catherines

SUPER SLICK DUDE – Novelty, Toronto

THE ULTIMUTTS – Animal Act, Sparta

TRISH O’BRIEN – Singer/Musician, Richmond Hill

TROY JAMES – Stunt, Brampton

WALLACE WONG – Novelty, Mississauga

YUVIN MARASINI – Singer/Musician, Ajax

ZACH MCCABE – Singer/Musician, Aylmer

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

MEGAN & CAMERON – Dance Act, Charlottetown

QUEBEC

AIR SUP ACROYOGA – Novelty, Ste-Agathe des Monts

BAO HOANG – Magic Act, Montreal

CLIQUE – Dance Act, Saint-Basile-le-Grand

DADDY COOL – Dance Act, Sainte-Julie

EVE PARKER FINLEY – Singer/Musician, Montreal

FRANCOIS OUIMET – Singer/Musician, Montreal

ICEBOXSOUND – Singer/Musician, Montreal

JADE MATHIEU – Singer/Musician, Longueuil

LIANA ADAM – Singer/Musician, Farnham

MARIE-JOSEE & JASON – Dance Act, Montreal

MAT & MYM – Stunt, Quebec City

RAPHAEL LAROCQUE – Singer/Musician, Quebec City

THE AMAZING TODSKY – Magic Act, Montreal

THERE IS A BALL ON MY HEAD – Novelty, Montreal

TOGETHER FOR PEACE – Novelty, Levis

WINSLOW DANCERS – Dance Act, Stornoway

WOODY BELFORT – Stunt, Montreal

SASKATCHEWAN

KELLY TAYLOR – Comedy Act, Prince Albert

MITCHELL HRYCAN – Magic Act, Saskatoon

REBECCA STRONG – Singer/Musician, Prince Albert

TERRI ANNE STRONGARM – Singer/Musician, Balcarres

ABROAD

CHIMERA – Stunt, Las Vegas

DAN MEYER – Stunt, Phoenix, Arizona

DUO DESIRE – Stunt, Las Vegas

NICOLAS RIBS – Magic Act, Lyon, France

WILLIAM BRANDON – Stunt, Los Angeles

Canada’s Got Talent is produced by McGillivray Entertainment Media Inc. and Fremantle, in association with Citytv, a division of Rogers Sports & Media based on the Got Talent format owned by Fremantle and SYCO Entertainment.

#FIRSTLOOK: “500 DAYS IN THE WILD” COMING TO PARAMOUNT+

Paramount+ in Canada announced today that its first Original Documentary, 500 DAYS IN THE WILD will premiere on March 15. The documentary from award-winning filmmaker
Dianne Whelan, tracks her incredible adventure as the first person to travel the 24,000 km on the Trans Canada Trail.
500 DAYS IN THE WILD has received numerous awards including the prestigious
Audience Award at the 2023 Whistler Film Festival. Following a limited theatrical release, Paramount+ in Canada is partnering with Hot Docs to host an exclusive screening event
on March 14, including a special Q&A with Whelan.

After a six-year journey, filmmaker Dianne Whelan became the first person to travel 24,000 km over land and water on the Trans Canada Trail—the longest trail in the world. 500 DAYS IN THE WILD weaves adventure, personal reflections, stunning wildlife and landscapes to document a unique ecological pilgrimage and journey towards reconciliation. Just as Dianne was profoundly changed by her experience, 500 DAYS IN THE WILD gives audiences a window into their own possibilities in life.

As Dianne travels from one end of the country to the other, she meets Indigenous elders and
communities, as well as locals and friends who walk and paddle with her. Admittedly, Dianne started out alone, disillusioned with the state of the world, to look for different ways of caring for the land and for each
other. The journey turned more complicated when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, yet after it all, she ended the expedition a bit wiser, more hopeful, in love and with a passion to share this story.

“I’ve made a film on the highest mountain in the world and I’ve made a film on the most northern coastline in the world, but 500 DAYS IN THE WILD is the mother of them all,” said Dianne Whelan. “Unlike most adventure films, which are about conquering something, 500 DAYS IN THE WILD is about connection – I didn’t conquer the trail, I connected with it.”

“500 DAYS IN THE WILD is an absolutely epic documentary adventure from one of our country’s best filmmakers, Dianne Whelan,” said Doug Smith, SVP Streaming & Content Licensing Paramount Global, Canada. “Dianne has captured so many nuances of our country in this beautifully moving film – from the people and the stunning landscape to the threat of climate change and the need for reconciliation, this documentary records a moment in our history that will inform generations to come.”

500 DAYS IN THE WILD
is produced by Betsy Carson and executive produced by Christine Haebler and Dianne Whelan and produced with the participation of Telefilm Canada and distributed by Elevation Pictures in Canada.

500 DAYS IN THE WILD premiered at the 2023 Whistler International Film Festival to rave reviews and earned the prestigious Audience Award, chosen by festival goers. The Paramount+ Original documentary also won the festival grand prize at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival and audience favourite award at the Victoria Film Festival.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR (TAYLOR’S VERSION)”

The trailer for “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” is here! The concert film from the 14-time GRAMMY®-winning artist in its entirety for the first time, which includes the song “cardigan” and four additional acoustic songs, will debut exclusively on Disney+ one day early, Thursday, March 14, at 6:00pm PT/ 9:00pm ET.

The history-making, cinematic experience, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” directed by Sam Wrench, grossed more than $260 million worldwide at the global box office, making it the top selling concert film of all-time.

#FIRSTLOOK: “THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1”

The Strangers is literally one of the most terrifying movies we’ve ever seen. The Franchise gets a new installment, coming soon!

THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 IS COMING TO THEATRES MAY 17, 2024.

Director: Renny Harlin
Screenplay: Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland
Story: From director Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2, The Exorcist: The Beginning) comes THE STRANGERS – CHAPTER 1. Madelaine Petsch (TV’s “Riverdale”) stars as a young woman on a road trip with her fiancé. But when they stop at a remote vacation rental in the woods, they become the prey of a vicious gang of masked strangers who attack without warning or reason and must use courage and cunning to survive one long, terrifying night. Based on The Strangers written by Bryan Bertino.

About Cineplex Pictures
Cineplex Pictures, a division of Cineplex, is a distributor of a wide range of genre films. Recent titles include Ordinary Angels, The Boy and the Heron, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, SAW X, EXPEND4BLES, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, John Wick: Chapter 4, Jesus Revolution, Hotel Artemis, and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “RIPLEY”

Andrew Scott stars in limited series RIPLEY, streaming April 4, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis:

Tom Ripley (Scott), a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York, is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy to try to convince his vagabond son to return home. Tom’s acceptance of the job is the first step into a complex life of deceit, fraud and murder. The drama series is based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling Tom Ripley novels.

ABOUT THE SERIES

• Andrew Scott plays Tom Ripley. Dakota Fanning plays Marge Sherwood. Johnny Flynn plays Dickie Greenleaf. Additional cast include: Eliot Sumner, Maurizio Lombardi, Margherita Buy with John Malkovich.
• Ripley is co-produced by Showtime and Endemol Shine North America in association with Entertainment 360 and Filmrights.
• Executive producers are Steven Zaillian, Garrett Basch, Clayton Townsend, Guymon Casady (Entertainment 360), Benjamin Forkner, Philipp Keel (Diogenes) and Sharon Levy and Charlie Corwin (Endemol Shine). Scott will serve as a producer on the series.
• All eight episodes were directed and written by Steven Zaillian.

#FIRSTLOOK: WINNERS OF 2024 CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Crunchyroll®, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, revealed the winners for the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards during a live ceremony featuring global celebrity presenters and exciting musical performances, all to honor

the creators, musicians, and performers powering the global love of anime. The full list of winners can be found below and on the Anime Awards website.

The 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held live in Tokyo, Japan and livestreamed globally, hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira. The winners for each category were revealed by a slate of global celebrity presenters, representing passionate anime fans from across entertainment including three-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist Megan Thee Stallion, Japanese singer-songwriter LiSA, award-winning actress Iman Vellani (MS. MARVEL and THE MARVELS), Academy Award winning duo Phil Lord & Chris Miller (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), director Joaquim Dos Santos (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse), sports superstar DeMarcus Lawrence (NFL’s Dallas Cowboys) and wrestling legend Mercedes Varnado (Former WWE World Champion), as well as several international stars, including Indian film actor Rashmika Mandanna, director Bong Joon Ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer), Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, and recording artist Labrinth, actress and entrepreneur Liza Soberano, Japanese TV personality and former Japanese Decathlon Champion So Takei, actress, singer and model Chiaki Kuriyama, and Japanese night club host, entrepreneur and TV personality Roland. The Anime Awards pre-show, co-hosted by Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu with content creator Lena Lemon, was also a celebrity and influencer affair featuring GRAMMY-nominated musician Porter Robinson, drag entertainer and international DJ Aquaria (winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10), recording artist, producer and DJ Yaeji, rapper and artist Che Lingo, model, voice-over and film actor Vinnie Hacker, fashion creator Nava Rose, professional streamer Emiru, and recording artist Ylona Garcia.

Global fans were also treated to a variety of musical performances during the show including the first live performance of the official Anime Awards Theme Song, created and performed by composers Hiroyuki SAWANO (Attack on Titan, Solo Leveling) and KOHTA YAMAMOTO (Attack on Titan, The Seven Deadly Sins), a rendition of “battlecry”, the opening song of Samurai Champloo, performed by Shing02, OMA, and SPIN MASTER A-1 in commemoration of the show’s 20th anniversary, and an exciting performance of “Idol” by Japanese pop duo YOASOBI, who performed their Anime Award-winning song ahead of their set at Coachella. To honor fan-favorite anime series celebrating milestones, a unique medley of iconic songs from each series was performed by a live orchestra in a symphony format.

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program celebrating the creators and performers powering anime’s continued ascent into pop culture dominance. This year, a record 34 million votes were cast by global fans to cheer their favorites into taking home the top honors, with some of the most engaged countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Mexico,

Spain and the United States in alphabetical order. The 2024 Anime Awards will be available to stream shortly on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch

“Anime fans from around the world have spoken and collectively, they cast more votes than in the history of the Anime Awards to crown the 2024 winners,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “Anime is a powerful force, driving pop culture and connecting global fans and it is a privilege to celebrate and honor this dynamic artform.”

Sony Music Solutions, part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., supported Crunchyroll in the execution of the event.

Anime Awards 2024 Winners (Listed in alphabetical order by category)

Anime of the Year – JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Action – JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Animation – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

Best Anime Song – Idol by YOASOBI for【OSHI NO KO】

Best Art Direction – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

Best Character Design – Sayaka Koiso, Tadashi Hiramatsu for JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Cinematography – JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Comedy – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2

Best Continuing Series – ONE PIECE

Best Director – Shota Goshozono, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Drama – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1

Best Ending Sequence – Akari by Soshi Sakiyama from JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Fantasy – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

Best Film – Suzume

Best Main Character – Monkey D. Luffy from ONE PIECE

Best New Series – Chainsaw Man

Best Opening Sequence – Where Our Blue Is by Tatsuya Kitani from JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Original Anime – Buddy Daddies

Best Romance – Horimiya: The Missing Pieces

Best Score – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1

Best Slice of Life – BOCCHI THE ROCK!

Best Supporting Character – Satoru Gojo from JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Voice Actor Performance (Arabic) – Taleb Alrefai, Senku Ishigami, Dr. STONE

Best Voice Actor Performance (Castilian) – Joel Gómez Jimenez, Denji, Chainsaw Man

Best Voice Actor Performance (English) – Ryan Colt Levy, Denji, Chainsaw Man

Best Voice Actor Performance (French) – Martial Le Minoux, Suguru Geto, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Voice Actor Performance (German) – Franziska Trunte, Power, Chainsaw Man

Best Voice Actor Performance (Italian) – Mosè Singh, Denji, Chainsaw Man

Best Voice Actor Performance (Japanese) – Yuichi Nakamura, Satoru Gojo, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Voice Actor Performance (Brazilian Portuguese) – Léo Rabelo, Satoru Gojo, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Voice Actor Performance (Latin Spanish) – Emilio Treviño, Denji, Chainsaw Man

“Must Protect At All Cost” Character – Anya Forger – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2

#BOXOFFICE: “DUNE: PART TWO” IMPRESSIVE IN OPENING

DUNE: PART TWO opens to huge numbers this weekend, with a $75 million debut from 4,071 theatres for Warner Bros. The Denis Villeneuve-directed Blockbuster garners a stellar 95% on the Tomatometer from Critics. This his almost double its 2021 predecessor’s $41 million opening.

In second is two-week champ BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE with $7.9 million for Paramount Pictures, bringing it to $83 million over three weekends.

Third spot goes to THE CHOSEN: SEASON FOUR EPISODES 7-8, pulling in $4 million for Fathom Events.

ORDINARY ANGELS gets fourth with $3.1 million, a total $11.4 million over two weekends for Lionsgate.

Rounding things out is MADAME WEB with $2.6 million for Sony Pictures, bringing it to $39.7 million.

#NEWMUSIC: CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL CONCERT SERIES NOW AVAILABLE TO STREAM

Building on an extensive shared history and as part of the five-year partnership previously announced by CBC and Massey Hall, nine episodes from the CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL concert series are now available to stream on the free CBC Gem streaming service, with additional performances to be added on March 8. Audiences from coast-to-coast-to-coast can stream dynamic performances by both emerging and established Canadian artists, recorded from the iconic Allan Slaight Stage at Massey Hall, documenting what is often considered a milestone in the careers of the performers in the historic Toronto venue.

Performances available to stream now include:

The Beaches – Praised as “one of Canada’s greatest modern rock acts,” The Beaches captivates the audience with their infectious 80s melodies, clever lyrics, and lively performance. (Recorded November 2023)

Charlotte Day Wilson – Known for her soulful, singular voice and timeless sound, Charlotte Day Wilson performs an atmospheric and textured blend of R&B, folk, electronic pop, and soul. (Recorded June 2022)

Donovan Woods – Singer-songwriter Donovan Woods takes the audience on a journey through the mesmerizing soundscape of his unique blend of folk-pop and country (Recorded May 2022).

Jeremy Dutcher – Jeremy Dutcher makes his Massey Hall stage debut with a new band and groundbreaking music, pushing the boundaries of his distinctive soundscapes. Embark on a deeply personal musical journey. (Recorded December 2023)

July Talk – July Talk’s captivating performance immerses the audience in a whirlwind of emotions, transporting audiences to a realm of sheer bliss and anguish, artfully balancing precision and chaos, which is July Talk. (Recorded March 2023)

Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy – Raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk and ecstatic gospel fill the Hall as celebrated Canadian blues guitarist Matt Andersen performs with his eight-piece band (Recorded April 2023).

OMBIIGIZI – A collaboration between Zoon (Daniel Monkman) and Status/Non Status (Adam Sturgeon), these two Anishnaabe artists explore their cultural histories through sound in this brilliant first-ever live performance (Recorded April 2023).

Wild Rivers – Indie trio Wild Rivers pulls from a spectrum of sounds, imbuing introspective lyrics and genre-fluid melodies with pop, rock, indie, and folk sensibilities (Recorded June 2022).

Polaris Music Prize 2023 – Energized performances recorded this past fall at the 2023 Polaris Music Prize Gala at Massey Hall, including Aysanabee, Begonia, Gayance, The Sadies, Dan Mangan, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and the 2023 Polaris Music Prize winner, Debby Friday. (Recorded September 2023).

Performances available to stream as of March 8:

Charlotte Cardin – Montréal-born, Paris-based artist Charlotte Cardin delivers a compelling performance, exhaling raw truths through a nocturnal haze of production. (Recorded February 2024)

Geddy Lee in conversation with special guests – Geddy Lee brings to life his memoir My Effin’ Life. Reflecting on his family, childhood and history of Rush; from the determined pursuit of music, to memories with his lifelong friends and bandmates. Joined by special guest, Rush bandmate Alex Lifeson, together on the very stage where they recorded their first live album, “All the World’s a Stage” in 1976. (Recorded December 2023).

The Glorious Sons – The Glorious Sons’ mesmerizing live show showcases their signature energy and spirit. Their lyrically driven, unpredictable and thought-provoking music are anthems for the socially conscious. (Recorded June 2022).

William Prince – William Prince has become one of the country’s most respected and celebrated songwriters. Humble, curious, and skilled, his award-winning songwriting shines in this live performance. (Recorded February 2024).

The partnership between Massey Hall and CBC offers a range of ongoing joint programming initiatives that amplify both emerging and established Canadian artists. Additional performances from the ongoing CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL concert series will be announced at a later date.

#NEWMUSIC: CARDI B – “LIKE WHAT (FREESTYLE)”

GRAMMY Award-winning, Diamond selling superstar Cardi B returns with ‘Like What (Freestyle)’. The freestyle samples the legendary Missy Elliot track ‘She’s A B**ch’. ‘Like What (Freestyle)’ is also accompanied by a high-fashion companion visual. The freestyle serves as the follow-up to last year’s iconic collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion on ‘Bongos’ (49M views). The visual takes place in Cardi B’s own sun-drenched oasis featuring an assortment of dazzling dancers surrounding the iconic duo throughout. Stay tuned for more music from the trailblazing femcee.

‘Bongos’ came on the heels of Cardi B’s breathtaking Vogue México and Latin America cover shoot for the famous September issue. The breathtaking cover shoot was accompanied by an in-depth, intimate interview that is available to read HERE. Both the single and cover shoot followed a massive string of collaborations with her fellow rap peers. Some of these include Glorilla’s Platinum-certified ‘Tomorrow 2,’ Latto’s Gold-certified “Put It On The Floor,” Offset’s “Jealousy,” and FendiDa Rappa’s “Point Me 2.”

Prior to “Bongos,” the pair released the historic and viral sensation, “WAP.” “WAP (Feat. Megan Thee Stallion)” affirmed Cardi B as one of Apple Music’s most popular artists of all time, earning the platform’s highest-ever debut by a female artist as well as the fastest song in Apple Music history by a female artist to peak at #1. It also went on to go #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #1 on rhythmic radio and peaked at #2 on urban radio. “WAP” also won Favorite Song – Rap / Hip-Hop at the American Music Awards and won Best Collaboration and Video of the Year at the BET Awards. It was also nominated for Collaboration of the Year at the American Music Awards, nominated for five categories at the MTV Video Music Awards, and nominated for Best Music Video at the iHeart Music Awards. The visual has now reached over 523M views and the audio now has over 3.2B streams.

Cardi B is among the most significant musical artists of all time, regardless of genre, gender, or generation- all accomplished in less than a decade. Some of her accolades include the most #1 singles (5) on the Billboard Hot 100, the first lead artist to top the Billboard Global 200 with an album that has sold 100M certified units, the most diamond-certified songs (3) by the RIAA, and the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify including the most-streamed female rap album. In 2023, Cardi is staying quite active with her feature in a Beats By Dre ad last May and her collaboration with Whipshots saw a new flavor release for the fall: Pumpkin Spice. Cardi and Offset also appeared in McDonald’s 2023 Super Bowl Commercial, announcing the first-ever celebrity duo meal.

#FIRSTLOOK: “TRON: ARES” NEW IMAGE

Today, Disney released the exciting first look at “TRON: Ares,” the highly anticipated, new installment in the groundbreaking “TRON” franchise. The film started production in January in Vancouver and is slated for release in 2025.

“TRON: Ares” is a follow-up to Disney’s 1982 seminal science fiction film “TRON” and the 2010 sequel, “TRON: Legacy.”

Joachim Rønning directs “TRON: Ares” and says, “I’m excited to be part of the TRON franchise and bring this new film to fans around the world. ‘TRON: Ares’ builds upon the legacy of cutting-edge design, technology and storytelling. Now more than ever, it feels like the right time to return to the Grid.”

“TRON: Ares” follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.

The feature film stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, with Gillian Anderson.

Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook and Steven Lisberger are the producers, with Russell Allen serving as executive producer.