#DEPARTURETO: DEPARTURE FESTIVAL + CONFERENCE 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
The Departure Festival + Conference 2026 has kicked off officially in Toronto, running now till May 10, 2026. The Festival is an intersection of music, art, business, culture, and technology that features concerts, panel discussions and movies, with the Depature Honours Gala at Koerner Hall paying tribute to accomplishments of notable Canadian talent. Several marquee names were in-attendance at the Festival and Conference, including Maggie Kang, Sarah McLachlan, Jacob Tierney, Sum 41's Deryck ...
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#SPOTTED: ELTON JOHN RECEIVES GLENN GOULD PRIZE IN TORONTO
With a remarkable career spanning over six decades, Sir Elton John has received almost every accolade imaginable, being an EGOT. He added to his list of accolades last night in Toronto as he received the Glenn Gould Prize at the 15th edition of the gala, held at Great Canadian Casino Resort.
The Glenn Gould Prize is recognized as one of the world's most prestigious international cultural honours. Established in 1987, it awards a living individual of any nationality or creative ...
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#NEWMUSIC: OASIS DOCUMENTARY COMING TO DISNEY+
Disney, magna studios and Sony Music Vision have today announced a highly anticipated documentary following the legendary British band, Oasis. Presented by Disney+, the film will open in select IMAX® and cinemas worldwide for a limited theatrical engagement beginning September 11, 2026 before streaming exclusively on Disney+ in Canada.
The currently untitled Oasis Documentary film is created by the BAFTA and Oscar-nominated writer, producer, and director Steven Knight (“Peaky ...
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#INTERVIEW: DEPARTURE HONOURS 2026 – JACOB TIERNEY, SARAH MCLACHLAN, LILLY SINGH, MAGGIE KANG AND MORE
Honouring Canadian Trailblazers and their groundbreaking accomplishments, the second edition of DEPARTURE HONOURS took place last night at Toronto's Koerner Hall with a star-studded group of notables in attendance. The Departure Festival + Conference is a re-incarnation of what formerly was Canadian Music Week, running from May 4–10, 2026, that acts as a hub for music, technology, art, and media. It combines a high-level industry conference with a city-wide festival featuring live music, ...
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#SPOTTED: HOLLY HUMBERSTONE, SYDNEY ROSE, EBRIL, AND IRIS COPPERMAN AT IGNITE 2026 TORONTO
Such a fun night celebrating Universal Music Group's blossoming talent at IGNITE 2026, which took place at Universal Music Canada's headquarters in Toronto. Guests got the chance to win prizes, including merchandise and music from the UMG family of artists using a claw machine, plus also we rang in a Pop Girl Summer, picking vinyls, split by specific subgenre of "Girl Pop".
Taking the stage were:
•English Singer-Songwriter Holly Humberstone (amazing new album Cruel World out ...
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#SPOTTED: MET GALA 2026 AND BROADWAY HIGHLIGHTS
We never waste a minute in New York City! beanie and I had again for Met Gala festivities this past weekend, and as always we had the best time! The Gala's theme theme this year was "Fashion is Art," focusing on using clothing as expression rather than utility. The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs were Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour, and the costumes this year were once again phenomenal with many of them paying tribute to paintings and sculptures.
While we only got to ...
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#SPOTTED: KENNY LOGGINS IN TORONTO FOR HOT DOCS ’26
Pop legend Kenny Loggins gave Toronto a treat with an appearance at Hot Docs '26 in support of Dori Berinstein's Documentary KENNY.LOGGINS: CONVICTION OF THE HEART, which recalls the hitmaker's success over the past 50 years.
Loggins did a day of press in support of the Film which premieres at the Festival, with a Q&A to follow. At age 78, he looks amazing don't you agree?
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The Film screens ...
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#SPOTTED: KACEY MUSGRAVES IN TORONTO FOR “MIDDLE OF NOWHERE”
Eight time Grammy-winning Singer-Songwriter Kacey Musgraves gave Toronto a huge surprise with the announcement of an autograph signing. The Texas-born Artist is prepping the release of her seventh album, MIDDLE OF NOWHERE on Universal Music Canada. The event took place at Sonic Boom, with 300 fans getting the chance to meet her and get a 12x12" art card of the album signed.
MIDDLE OF NOWHERE is said to be a big return to form for Musgraves, who did some press today before the event, which ...
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#SPOTTED: THEO JAMES AT TORONTO SCREENING OF “FUZE”
Toronto got a huge treat last night as Theo James surprised at screening of FUZE! The star of the Divergent franchise and The White Lotus actually is in town filming Crime Thriller THE BOOKIE AND THE BRUISER opposite Vince Vaughn and has been spotted around town, including the Walmart at Dufferin Mall of all places!
Taking place at Scotiabank Theatre, James introduced the Film, with a Q&A moderated by Brigitte Truong. James mentioned his favourite Toronto area, what he was actually up ...
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#SPOTTED: DAVID CRONENBERG MODERATES “BLUE HERON” Q&A
Visionary Filmmaker David Cronenberg moderated a special Q&A for seven-time Canadian Screen Award-nominated BLUE HERON. The sold-out screening took place Friday night at Cineplex Varsity in Toronto.
Sophy Romvari's autobiographical Drama is now in theatres via Blue Fox Entertainment Canada, centering on her family who struggle to cope with her elder brother's exhibiting behavioural issues after they immigrate to Vancouver Island from Hungary. The Film explores the troubled family ...
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