Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: Some Sting, some Morrissey — and happy World Goth Day
Welcome back Stine, Stray Cats and Morrissey. And about that Elton John biopic… Continue reading
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Sting announces Las Vegas residency
The former Police frontman will bring his greatest hits to Sin City in 2020 with the ‘My Songs: The Las Vegas Residency.’ Continue reading
Rock legend Sting performs in solidarity with GM workers in Oshawa
Auto workers in Oshawa got some celebrity support in their fight against General Motors Thursday. Continue reading
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‘Good luck with your fight’: Sting supports GM Oshawa workers as they battle plant closure
The singer and the Toronto cast of “The Last Ship,” currently playing at Mirvish’s Princess of Wales Theatre, are set to perform a free show at Oshawa’s Tributes Communities Centre on Thursday. Continue reading
‘I think I strangled her’: Video shows alleged confession of accused B.C. child killer
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The public is getting its first look at an undercover video that appears to show accused child killer Garry Handlen confessing to murder. Continue reading
Curtain rises on Mirvish 2018-2019 theatre preview
The year ahead will feature seven main season shows, including the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen. Continue reading
Former head of London’s human trafficking unit pleads guilty to discreditable conduct
Sgt. Mike Hay will forfeit 120 hours of pay and will take ethics training after unconditionally releasing a fellow officer caught in a prostitution sting. Continue reading
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 92nd birthday with star-studded concert
Sting, Tom Jones, Craig David and Kylie Minogue are among singers performing at the celebration at Royal Albert Hall, billed as the “Queen’s Birthday Party.” Continue reading
Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: We’ve waited 13 years, 4 months and 20 days for this one
Punk, Kiwi pop, modern country, reggae, Cape Breton fiddle music — and the first new album from A Perfect Circle in 4,889 days. Continue reading
Music stars don white roses at Grammys to express support for women’s movements
Even the most outrageous outfits of feathers or lace included a simple white rose at the Grammy Awards show’s red carpet on Sunday. Continue reading