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Massey Hall: Venue Spotlight

Massey Hall: Venue Spotlight

Canadian musicians have one venue they yearn to play in: Toronto's Massey Hall, a historic theater that first opened in 1894.

Built by Hart Massey, an old industrialist who was passionate about music, he created it as a gift for good people of Toronto.

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SZA & Sam Jackson Join Kendrick Lamar at Super Bowl

SZA & Sam Jackson Join Kendrick Lamar at Super Bowl

Kendrick Lamar sneered, smiled, and danced his way through the halftime show at the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday, Feb. 9. which was chock-full of live debuts and guest appearances.

Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson who was dressed as Uncle Sam, the Oscar-winning actor popped in and out of the 13-minute performance being both critical and supportive of the Compton rapper's setlist.

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Drake Kicks Off Aussie Tour with ‘Bullet Holes’ in Hoodie

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The most notorious rapper in hip-hop currently, Drake, emerged from the tunnel of the RAC Arena in Perth Tuesday (2/4/25) with holes in his hoodie resembling large bullet holes and smoke billowing from his back.

The Canadian rapper who is still reeling from his beef with Kendrick Lamar, was surrounded by security as he walked through the crowd to his somber song "Over My Dead Body," and then down the stairs to the stage.

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Five Best Live Performances at the 2025 Grammys

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As was the case in 2024, the year last night's Grammys was honoring, it was the female performers who rocked the arena formerly known as Staples Center.

Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, and Chappell Roan looked the worldwide audience right in its unblinking eye and helped usher in a new look and sound for the often-stale award show.

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