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BTS won’t submit music for 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category addedThe announcement follows the introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the Grammys meant to recognize the work and contributions of Asian artists.EntertainmentJul 29
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Professional music journalism is declining at a frightening rate. What’s going on?Professional music journalism used to be a legitimate long-term career path. Not anymore. Things are dire and getting worse.EntertainmentAug 16
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B.C. electronic music festival-goers fined for impairment, speedingThe Shambhala Music Festival ran from July 24 to 27 in Salmo River Ranch and about 50,000 people attended, according to B.C. Highway Patrol.CrimeAug 4
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Before and after photos show home, music venue lost to B.C. wildfire'As we drove away, we could see in our rear view mirror the fire cresting the mountain. It was that close and that fast. There was no time to do anything more,' Craig Milton said.FireAug 11
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Markham music teacher charged with sexual assault of youthOn July 6, 2026, the alleged victim told York Regional Police that she had been in a sexual relationship with the suspect since 2022, when she was 15 years old.CrimeJul 24
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Ariana Grande sues hackers who allegedly leaked unreleased music and videosThe 33-year-old singer's legal team is asking a judge to order a return of her items as well as stopping further action in the future.EntertainmentJul 28
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Come with me into the strange world of music-based conspiracy theoriesCan you fit headphones over tinfoil hats? If so, that might be the way to investigate some of these music-based conspiracy theories.EntertainmentJul 12
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Ariana Grande pulls out of West End musical, to take break from public eyeA representative for Grande told People magazine that the 33-year-old singer “will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.”EntertainmentAug 3
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Bangkok music bar fire death toll rises to 30, dozens remain hospitalizedThe death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation continues.WorldJul 14
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Hamilton’s Festival of Friends: The free music fest that’s lasted 50 yearsThe Festival of Friends has been running since 1976. How does a free three-day music festival manage to last for 50 years? Let's find out.EntertainmentJul 26
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Calgary police to use Disney music to help in search for missing childAn Amber Alert was issued on Saturday for Parker, with the province issuing an exemption to the alert for a vulnerable missing child.CanadaJul 19
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Peterborough music community divided over AI use for concert postersSome musicians and artists in Peterborough are pushing back on the use of artificial intelligence to create concert posters and other musical promotions.EntertainmentJul 20
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Life after music: What some artists have done for second actsFor most musicians, there comes a time when you have to hang it up and find something else to do with your life. Here are the stories of some very interesting second acts.EntertainmentJul 19
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Fire rips through Bangkok music bar, killing at least 27Bangkok city officials said the fire broke out shortly before midnight Sunday, and it was about half an hour until firefighters brought it under control.WorldJul 13
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Edmonton’s summer of rain has Folk Fest trucking in sand, Fringe hiring meteorologistEdmonton's signature outdoor music festival is trucking in tonnes of sand and pumping out water to avoid becoming the latest casualty of the city’s wettest summer on record.WeatherAug 4
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Afrofest 2026 cancelled due to capacity concernsToronto's annual celebration of African music and culture will not take place this year, after the city imposed new capacity restrictions at Woodbine Park.EntertainmentJul 30
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Katy Perry ‘appalled’ after White House uses ‘Firework’ in Iran war video'My music is for bringing people together, not celebrating warfare,' Katy Perry wrote in response to the White House using her song over a video of military strikes.EntertainmentJul 27
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Musicians say ECMA payments delayed after May awards, some still unpaidSome artists who performed as part of the East Coast Music Association's annual awards in Sydney, N.S., this year are speaking out over payment issues.EntertainmentJul 27
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Country Thunder cancels Calgary concert, blames noise bylaw and constructionIn a surprise announcement the organizers of the Country Thunder Alberta 2026 music festival have cancelled this year's event and are placing the blame on the city of Calgary.EntertainmentJun 24
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Alberta nixes booze price hike after premier, Calgary mayor snipe at each otherThe government of Alberta has backed away from an earlier decision to increase the minimum cost for cans and bottles of beer sold in bars and restaurants to $4 from $2.75.PoliticsJun 22