Canadian pubcaster CBC rolled out its 40-strong title 2024-25 slate today, with shows from the stars of Baroness Von Sketch and Idris Elba included in the notables.
Also among the highlights were further details on Netflix co-produced comedy North is North and the announcement of a sitcom about hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids. The network also revealed its readying 14 local Fast channels, has its Olympic Games plans in place and is welcoming Marvel star Simu Liu to the latest season of Dragon’s Den.
On the programming front, North of North has been handed a winter 2025 premiere date. The series, which has been in the works for some time, follows Siaja (Anna Lambe) as a young Inuk mother who moves to a small Arctic town with her daughter. It comes from Red Marrow Media and Northwood Entertainment, and is for CBC, Netflix and Aptn.
Newly announced comedies are the...
Also among the highlights were further details on Netflix co-produced comedy North is North and the announcement of a sitcom about hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids. The network also revealed its readying 14 local Fast channels, has its Olympic Games plans in place and is welcoming Marvel star Simu Liu to the latest season of Dragon’s Den.
On the programming front, North of North has been handed a winter 2025 premiere date. The series, which has been in the works for some time, follows Siaja (Anna Lambe) as a young Inuk mother who moves to a small Arctic town with her daughter. It comes from Red Marrow Media and Northwood Entertainment, and is for CBC, Netflix and Aptn.
Newly announced comedies are the...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The best in hip-hop are being celebrated.
On Thursday, the nominations were announced for the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards, with Cardi B and 21 Savage leading the pack with 12 nods apiece.
Read More: 2023 Legacy Awards: First Four Recipients Announced Including Jully Black And Director X
Both artists will be facing off against each other in major categories like Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Hustler of the Year and Best Hip-Hop Video.
21 Savage – Photo: Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP/Cp Images
Coming in second place is Drake, who landed nine nominations, including Hip-Hop Artist of the Year.
Burna Boy and DJ Khaled each received sevn nods, while J. Cole came in at five.
Other big nominees include Jay-Z, DaBaby, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion and more.
The 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards will be taped on Oct. 3 in Atlanta, and will air a week later, on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Read More: 2023 CMA Awards Nominations: Lainey Wilson,...
On Thursday, the nominations were announced for the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards, with Cardi B and 21 Savage leading the pack with 12 nods apiece.
Read More: 2023 Legacy Awards: First Four Recipients Announced Including Jully Black And Director X
Both artists will be facing off against each other in major categories like Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Hustler of the Year and Best Hip-Hop Video.
21 Savage – Photo: Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP/Cp Images
Coming in second place is Drake, who landed nine nominations, including Hip-Hop Artist of the Year.
Burna Boy and DJ Khaled each received sevn nods, while J. Cole came in at five.
Other big nominees include Jay-Z, DaBaby, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion and more.
The 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards will be taped on Oct. 3 in Atlanta, and will air a week later, on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Read More: 2023 CMA Awards Nominations: Lainey Wilson,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
The first four recipients of the 2023 Legacy Awards have been revealed.
On Tuesday, the founders of The Black Academy – actors, producers and Scarborough-born brothers, Shamier Anderson and Stephan James – alongside Insight Productions and CBC, announced the first four Canadian stars set to receive their flowers at the second annual awards show: Canadian screen industry godmother Tonya Williams; legendary filmmaker Julien Christian Lutz, better known as Director X; platinum-selling artist Jully Black; and rising star Lu Kala.
Read More: Et Canada’s Keshia Chanté To Host The 2023 Legacy Awards With Shamier Anderson And Stephan James
Et Canada’s multi-talented Keshia Chanté is set to host the live 90-minute event – featuring performances, award presentations and tributes honouring Black Canadian talent – from History in Toronto. A limited number of tickets will be available to the general public beginning tomorrow by visiting Ticketmaster.
In the coming weeks, additional honourees, performers and presenters will be...
On Tuesday, the founders of The Black Academy – actors, producers and Scarborough-born brothers, Shamier Anderson and Stephan James – alongside Insight Productions and CBC, announced the first four Canadian stars set to receive their flowers at the second annual awards show: Canadian screen industry godmother Tonya Williams; legendary filmmaker Julien Christian Lutz, better known as Director X; platinum-selling artist Jully Black; and rising star Lu Kala.
Read More: Et Canada’s Keshia Chanté To Host The 2023 Legacy Awards With Shamier Anderson And Stephan James
Et Canada’s multi-talented Keshia Chanté is set to host the live 90-minute event – featuring performances, award presentations and tributes honouring Black Canadian talent – from History in Toronto. A limited number of tickets will be available to the general public beginning tomorrow by visiting Ticketmaster.
In the coming weeks, additional honourees, performers and presenters will be...
- 8/29/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
When Jully Black performs Canada’s national anthem at the Toronto Metropolitan University’s graduation ceremony on Tuesday, July 27, she’ll be tweaking the lyrics to make an important point.
As CBC News reports, the “Seven Day Fool” singer will be altering the lyrics to “O Canada” at the behest of the university, changing “our home and native land” to “our home on native land,” in acknowledgement of Canada’s theft of Indigenous land.
“It’s amazing not to feel invisible anymore, and to be welcomed into a space and asked to contribute to something so beautiful,” she said.
Read More: Jully Black Honoured By Assembly Of First Nations After Changing ‘O Canada’ Lyrics
Black had previously made the same lyric change when she sang the anthem back in February at the NBA All-Star game, and explained that the school — which recently changed its name from Ryerson University to Toronto...
As CBC News reports, the “Seven Day Fool” singer will be altering the lyrics to “O Canada” at the behest of the university, changing “our home and native land” to “our home on native land,” in acknowledgement of Canada’s theft of Indigenous land.
“It’s amazing not to feel invisible anymore, and to be welcomed into a space and asked to contribute to something so beautiful,” she said.
Read More: Jully Black Honoured By Assembly Of First Nations After Changing ‘O Canada’ Lyrics
Black had previously made the same lyric change when she sang the anthem back in February at the NBA All-Star game, and explained that the school — which recently changed its name from Ryerson University to Toronto...
- 6/27/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Presented by: Gillette Venus A Journey into Self-Care at the Spa
Et Canada host Brittnee Blair and celebrated Canadian R&b artist Jully Black recently shared a profound conversation within the soothing environs of a spa. They delved deep into topics of body image, self-acceptance, and the liberating power of self-care.
Harmony in Life and Self
The chat took a profound turn when Brittnee asked Jully about finding time for herself amidst her demanding schedule. The renowned musician, known for her electrifying performances and soulful lyrics, shared a thoughtful analogy, “We focus on harmony. Harmony is the blending of beautiful notes coming together. If we go through life trying to harmonize our lives, then everything could work with each other to make a beautiful song more so than trying to balance.”
Embracing Self-Acceptance and Confidence
Brittnee then unveiled her journey towards self-acceptance. “It changed my life when I finally was...
Et Canada host Brittnee Blair and celebrated Canadian R&b artist Jully Black recently shared a profound conversation within the soothing environs of a spa. They delved deep into topics of body image, self-acceptance, and the liberating power of self-care.
Harmony in Life and Self
The chat took a profound turn when Brittnee asked Jully about finding time for herself amidst her demanding schedule. The renowned musician, known for her electrifying performances and soulful lyrics, shared a thoughtful analogy, “We focus on harmony. Harmony is the blending of beautiful notes coming together. If we go through life trying to harmonize our lives, then everything could work with each other to make a beautiful song more so than trying to balance.”
Embracing Self-Acceptance and Confidence
Brittnee then unveiled her journey towards self-acceptance. “It changed my life when I finally was...
- 6/15/2023
- by Etcanadadigital
- ET Canada
Singing the American national anthem is no easy feat.
On Sunday, Jewel was at the Indy 500 to open the marathon car race with a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”, giving the anthem her own unique spin.
Read More: Chris Stapleton Sings ‘National Anthem’ At Super Bowl As Players Shed Tears
Strumming an acoustic guitar, Jewel stretched out the song with a slow, but vocally powerful take on the anthem’s melody.
.@jeweljk sings the national anthem at the greatest spectacle in racing. #Indy500
: NBC and @peacock pic.twitter.com/rpjuG1o2dk
— Indycar on NBC (@IndyCaronNBC) May 28, 2023
In the video, some onlookers appeared confused by the new arrangement of the song, while others seemed to be enjoying it.
Reaction to the performance was also quite divided, with many fans praising Jewel’s take on the song.
Jewel just did the best national anthem I’ve ever heard in my...
On Sunday, Jewel was at the Indy 500 to open the marathon car race with a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”, giving the anthem her own unique spin.
Read More: Chris Stapleton Sings ‘National Anthem’ At Super Bowl As Players Shed Tears
Strumming an acoustic guitar, Jewel stretched out the song with a slow, but vocally powerful take on the anthem’s melody.
.@jeweljk sings the national anthem at the greatest spectacle in racing. #Indy500
: NBC and @peacock pic.twitter.com/rpjuG1o2dk
— Indycar on NBC (@IndyCaronNBC) May 28, 2023
In the video, some onlookers appeared confused by the new arrangement of the song, while others seemed to be enjoying it.
Reaction to the performance was also quite divided, with many fans praising Jewel’s take on the song.
Jewel just did the best national anthem I’ve ever heard in my...
- 5/29/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Canadian singer Jully Black is being recognized for her bravery.
The R&b artist was invited to the Assembly of First Nations (Afn) Special Chiefs Assembly, which takes place in Ottawa from Apr. 3 – 6.
On Monday she was honoured with a white, black and gold star blanket for changing the lyrics to “O Canada” during her pre-game performance at the NBA’s All-Star Weekend on Feb. 19 in Salt Lake City.
Read More: Jully Black Shares Racist Email She Received Amid Backlash For Changing ‘O Canada’ Lyrics
“I didn’t realize that my action would garner such a response,” said Black to the chiefs according to Windspeaker. “But on behalf of the Black community, I say we are one. We are better together.”
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At the time, Black was the subject of a lot of online hate and criticism for changing...
The R&b artist was invited to the Assembly of First Nations (Afn) Special Chiefs Assembly, which takes place in Ottawa from Apr. 3 – 6.
On Monday she was honoured with a white, black and gold star blanket for changing the lyrics to “O Canada” during her pre-game performance at the NBA’s All-Star Weekend on Feb. 19 in Salt Lake City.
Read More: Jully Black Shares Racist Email She Received Amid Backlash For Changing ‘O Canada’ Lyrics
“I didn’t realize that my action would garner such a response,” said Black to the chiefs according to Windspeaker. “But on behalf of the Black community, I say we are one. We are better together.”
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At the time, Black was the subject of a lot of online hate and criticism for changing...
- 4/4/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
If anyone embodies Drake’s song “Started From the Bottom,” Shamier Anderson, a fellow Canadian, does. “I’ve been grinding for a minute from Toronto,” says the actor, who grew up in Scarborough, a marginalized district with three brothers and their single mom, a Jamaican immigrant. “My mother didn’t accept the labels that we had very little hope, very little promise. She used to tell us, ‘Even though they label you as an at-risk community, we’re at risk to be extraordinary.’ “
Anderson took his mother’s words to heart: He started from the bottom, and now he’s here.
At 6-foot-2, he walks into the Southgate Bar at the Essex Hotel in New York, smiling brightly even though he’s in the middle of a 48-hour sprint promoting his latest movie, Bruiser. Streaming now on Hulu, the Onyx Collective drama stars Anderson as the temperamental father of an...
Anderson took his mother’s words to heart: He started from the bottom, and now he’s here.
At 6-foot-2, he walks into the Southgate Bar at the Essex Hotel in New York, smiling brightly even though he’s in the middle of a 48-hour sprint promoting his latest movie, Bruiser. Streaming now on Hulu, the Onyx Collective drama stars Anderson as the temperamental father of an...
- 3/13/2023
- by Cori Murray
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
An impressive array of more than 50 Canadian recording artists have pooled their talents for a new single to promote an excellent cause.
Produced by legendary Canadian music producer Bob Ezrin, and executive produced by Randy Lennox (Loft Entertainment) and Carrie Mudd (Peacock Alley Entertainment), the anthem “What I Wouldn’t Do (North Star Calling)” weaves Serena Ryder’s inspiring message and profound lyrics from her song “What I Wouldn’t Do” with Leela Gilday’s sonically beautiful bridge from “North Star Calling”.
The single, released on March 2, kicks off Kids Help Phone‘s new initiative to help Canadian youth “feel out loud” and express their emotions in a safe and supported way, anchored by a fundraising goal of $300 million to reach every young person in Canada by 2024 by expanding access to Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services.
Collectively calling themselves Feel Out Loud, the 50-plus artists include a pantheon...
Produced by legendary Canadian music producer Bob Ezrin, and executive produced by Randy Lennox (Loft Entertainment) and Carrie Mudd (Peacock Alley Entertainment), the anthem “What I Wouldn’t Do (North Star Calling)” weaves Serena Ryder’s inspiring message and profound lyrics from her song “What I Wouldn’t Do” with Leela Gilday’s sonically beautiful bridge from “North Star Calling”.
The single, released on March 2, kicks off Kids Help Phone‘s new initiative to help Canadian youth “feel out loud” and express their emotions in a safe and supported way, anchored by a fundraising goal of $300 million to reach every young person in Canada by 2024 by expanding access to Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services.
Collectively calling themselves Feel Out Loud, the 50-plus artists include a pantheon...
- 3/2/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Canadian singer Jully Black is still receiving racist messages after changing the lyrics to the national anthem earlier this month.
On Feb. 19, the musician performed “O Canada” at the NBA All-Star Game, making a subtle but important change to the words.
In place of the line, “Our home and native land,” Black sang, “Out home on native land,” an acknowledgement of Canada’s Indigenous community and history.
Read More: Jully Black Knew She Was Going To Change ‘O Canada’ Lyric ‘As Soon As I Got The Call’
Very quickly, the change became a big subject on social media and in the news, with many praising Black’s choice. However, others weren’t so fond of it, with Black sharing one horrific message she’d received over the weekend.
The person in question, who Black named and shamed in the grab, had sent the email directly to her team, making multiple racist comments.
On Feb. 19, the musician performed “O Canada” at the NBA All-Star Game, making a subtle but important change to the words.
In place of the line, “Our home and native land,” Black sang, “Out home on native land,” an acknowledgement of Canada’s Indigenous community and history.
Read More: Jully Black Knew She Was Going To Change ‘O Canada’ Lyric ‘As Soon As I Got The Call’
Very quickly, the change became a big subject on social media and in the news, with many praising Black’s choice. However, others weren’t so fond of it, with Black sharing one horrific message she’d received over the weekend.
The person in question, who Black named and shamed in the grab, had sent the email directly to her team, making multiple racist comments.
- 2/28/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Chaka Khan says she wouldn’t be alive right now without Joni Mitchell.
The Queen of Funk, whose real name is Yvette Marie Stevens, graced the cover of Hits Magazine‘s 2023 Black History Month issue. For the cover story, she opened up about all the artists and influences who helped her along her journey. She had a lot of gratitude for Joni Mitchell, in particular, who she credited with “saving” her life.
“Girl, let me tell you—she has saved my life on more than one occasion. I get it when somebody says the artist becomes this soundtrack to somebody else’s life because she definitely was the one to mine,” Khan began.
Read More: Winnie Harlow Says Her Biggest ‘Pinch Me’ Moment Is Sharing The Runway With Naomi Campbell: ‘It’s Insane’
“I’d be on a tour bus after a show and frustrated as hell, because Rufus and I,...
The Queen of Funk, whose real name is Yvette Marie Stevens, graced the cover of Hits Magazine‘s 2023 Black History Month issue. For the cover story, she opened up about all the artists and influences who helped her along her journey. She had a lot of gratitude for Joni Mitchell, in particular, who she credited with “saving” her life.
“Girl, let me tell you—she has saved my life on more than one occasion. I get it when somebody says the artist becomes this soundtrack to somebody else’s life because she definitely was the one to mine,” Khan began.
Read More: Winnie Harlow Says Her Biggest ‘Pinch Me’ Moment Is Sharing The Runway With Naomi Campbell: ‘It’s Insane’
“I’d be on a tour bus after a show and frustrated as hell, because Rufus and I,...
- 2/21/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Jully Black has got Canada talking.
On Sunday night, the singer performed “O Canada” at the NBA All-Star Game, and she made waves with a subtle but important change to the lyrics of the national anthem.
In place of the line, “Our home and native land,” Black sang, “Out home on native land,” an acknowledgement of Canada’s Indigenous community and history.
Very quickly, the change became a big subject on social media and in the news, with many praising Black’s choice.
Read More: Toronto’s Jully Black To Sing ‘O Canada’ At NBA All-Star Game
In a conversation with Et Canada’s Morgan Hoffman, Black reflected on the anthem performance and how she decided to alter the lyrics.
“I’m so happy with my performance. I knew I wanted to add some seasoning to the anthem, a little bit of flavour,” she said, gleefully, “but I also knew...
On Sunday night, the singer performed “O Canada” at the NBA All-Star Game, and she made waves with a subtle but important change to the lyrics of the national anthem.
In place of the line, “Our home and native land,” Black sang, “Out home on native land,” an acknowledgement of Canada’s Indigenous community and history.
Very quickly, the change became a big subject on social media and in the news, with many praising Black’s choice.
Read More: Toronto’s Jully Black To Sing ‘O Canada’ At NBA All-Star Game
In a conversation with Et Canada’s Morgan Hoffman, Black reflected on the anthem performance and how she decided to alter the lyrics.
“I’m so happy with my performance. I knew I wanted to add some seasoning to the anthem, a little bit of flavour,” she said, gleefully, “but I also knew...
- 2/21/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Canadian R&b and soul singer Jully Black is being praised online after simply changing one word during her Canadian national anthem performance at the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.
Black took to centre court in Salt Lake City and quickly drew attention when she sang “O Canada! Our home on native land,” in which she paused before emphasizing the word “on,” ultimately changing the original lyrics of “our home and native land.”
Read More: Simu Liu Blasts ‘Look-a-Like Cam’ At NBA Celebrity All-Star Game: ‘This Wasn’t Cool’
The singer-songwriter’s “minor change with major impact/meaning,” as one fan wrote online, certainly didn’t go unnoticed amid an ongoing national conversation about Indigenous rights. Following Black’s performance, the hashtag #ourhomeONnativeland began trending on Twitter.
Sounds like O Canada just got another appropriate update to the national anthem—unofficially officially—by Jully Black.
And it ain't on that 3 Tenors bullshit.
Black took to centre court in Salt Lake City and quickly drew attention when she sang “O Canada! Our home on native land,” in which she paused before emphasizing the word “on,” ultimately changing the original lyrics of “our home and native land.”
Read More: Simu Liu Blasts ‘Look-a-Like Cam’ At NBA Celebrity All-Star Game: ‘This Wasn’t Cool’
The singer-songwriter’s “minor change with major impact/meaning,” as one fan wrote online, certainly didn’t go unnoticed amid an ongoing national conversation about Indigenous rights. Following Black’s performance, the hashtag #ourhomeONnativeland began trending on Twitter.
Sounds like O Canada just got another appropriate update to the national anthem—unofficially officially—by Jully Black.
And it ain't on that 3 Tenors bullshit.
- 2/21/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Toronto’s Jully Black will sing “O Canada” at the NBA All-Star Game.
The Juno Award winning and platinum-selling R&b singer was named to the star-studded show on Wednesday.
Black joins Burna Boy, Jewel, Post Malone and others in the festivities.
Malone will perform a medley of his hits following the first-ever in-arena All-Star draft on Sunday.
Read more: Toronto Raptors’ Pascal Siakam named 2020 NBA all-star game starter
Actor Vin Diesel, star of the upcoming “Fast X” movie, will welcome fans to the evening.
Grammy Award-nominated artist Jewel will sing the American national anthem after Black sings the Canadian anthem.
Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated singer Burna Boy will headline the halftime show.
The All-Star Game will be contested Sunday in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hamilton native Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will also be participating as All-Star reserves.
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The Juno Award winning and platinum-selling R&b singer was named to the star-studded show on Wednesday.
Black joins Burna Boy, Jewel, Post Malone and others in the festivities.
Malone will perform a medley of his hits following the first-ever in-arena All-Star draft on Sunday.
Read more: Toronto Raptors’ Pascal Siakam named 2020 NBA all-star game starter
Actor Vin Diesel, star of the upcoming “Fast X” movie, will welcome fans to the evening.
Grammy Award-nominated artist Jewel will sing the American national anthem after Black sings the Canadian anthem.
Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated singer Burna Boy will headline the halftime show.
The All-Star Game will be contested Sunday in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hamilton native Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will also be participating as All-Star reserves.
© The Canadian Press...
- 2/16/2023
- by Alex Nino Gheciu
- ET Canada
All-Star Weekend is set to have an all-star lineup of performers. On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema will headline the All-Star Game halftime show in Utah this Sunday for an Afrobeats-focused set.
Before Sunday’s game, Post Malone will hit the stage for a medley of his songs during the first arena-hosted All-Star Draft. Vin Diesel, who’s set to star in Fast X, will be the host for the night, announcing the All-Star game players.
Singer Jewel will be in charge of...
Before Sunday’s game, Post Malone will hit the stage for a medley of his songs during the first arena-hosted All-Star Draft. Vin Diesel, who’s set to star in Fast X, will be the host for the night, announcing the All-Star game players.
Singer Jewel will be in charge of...
- 2/15/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The Black Academy is honouring the best in Black Canadian talent.
On Friday, the organization announced that Andre De Grasse, Kayla Grey and Fabienne Colas will be honoured at the inaugural celebration of The Legacy Awards.
Read More: The Black Academy To Launch Awards Show Celebrating Black Canadian Talent
Co-founders Shamier Anderson and Stephan James shared the news, alongside Insight Productions and the CBC, also announcing that Randell Adjei, Fefe Dobson, Melanie Fiona, Shantel May and Alicia Mighty are all set to perform at the gala.
De Grasse, who is Canada’s most decorated male Olympian, winning six medals in sprint events, will be honoured with Athlete of the Year.
Tsn sportscaster Grey will receive the Jamil French Award, recognizing her status as one of Canada’s rising stars.
Colas, an actress, director and producer, will receive The Visionnaire Award, recognizing her tireless work lifting up and showcasing Black storytellers in Canada.
On Friday, the organization announced that Andre De Grasse, Kayla Grey and Fabienne Colas will be honoured at the inaugural celebration of The Legacy Awards.
Read More: The Black Academy To Launch Awards Show Celebrating Black Canadian Talent
Co-founders Shamier Anderson and Stephan James shared the news, alongside Insight Productions and the CBC, also announcing that Randell Adjei, Fefe Dobson, Melanie Fiona, Shantel May and Alicia Mighty are all set to perform at the gala.
De Grasse, who is Canada’s most decorated male Olympian, winning six medals in sprint events, will be honoured with Athlete of the Year.
Tsn sportscaster Grey will receive the Jamil French Award, recognizing her status as one of Canada’s rising stars.
Colas, an actress, director and producer, will receive The Visionnaire Award, recognizing her tireless work lifting up and showcasing Black storytellers in Canada.
- 9/23/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, Scarborough natives and co-founders of the Black Academy, just announced the preliminary lineup of presenters and performers for the inaugural edition of the Legacy Awards — the first major Canadian award show to celebrate and showcase Black talent.
The live 90-minute telecast, set to air on CBC and CBC Gem on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 8 p.m., will be broadcast from Live Nation Canada’s newest entertainment venue History, in Toronto’s east end.
Siblings Anderson and James will host the ceremony, while many of Canada’s most exciting Black music artists, including Jully Black, Deborah Cox, Keysha Freshh, Izzy-s, Kardinal Offishall, Sate, Savannah Ré, and DJ 4Korners will perform.
Read More: Toronto Actor-Brothers Stephan James And Shamier Anderson Launch The Black Academy
So far, the presenter lineup includes comedian/actor King Bach, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean; and media personalities Arisa Cox, Brandon Gonez, Kathleen Newman-Bremang,...
The live 90-minute telecast, set to air on CBC and CBC Gem on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 8 p.m., will be broadcast from Live Nation Canada’s newest entertainment venue History, in Toronto’s east end.
Siblings Anderson and James will host the ceremony, while many of Canada’s most exciting Black music artists, including Jully Black, Deborah Cox, Keysha Freshh, Izzy-s, Kardinal Offishall, Sate, Savannah Ré, and DJ 4Korners will perform.
Read More: Toronto Actor-Brothers Stephan James And Shamier Anderson Launch The Black Academy
So far, the presenter lineup includes comedian/actor King Bach, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean; and media personalities Arisa Cox, Brandon Gonez, Kathleen Newman-Bremang,...
- 9/1/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Adaptation
Ann-Helén Laestadius’ novel “Stolen” is getting a Netflix adaptation.
Elle Márjá Eira (“The Sámi Have Rights”) is set to direct the feature based on a screenplay by Peter Birro (“Monica Z”). Laestadius will exec produce. “Stolen” will be Eira’s feature film debut.
The film, about a young indigenous woman’s struggle in the face of xenophobia, climate change and the patriarchy, will go into production in Sápmi next year and is set to premiere in 2024.
“I am over the moon!” said Laestadius. “For me as an author it is of course a dream to see my book adapted into a film and reach a whole new audience across the world. And I’m incredibly happy that Netflix – with their reach – chooses to highlight a Sami story in a big way.”
Awards
Jully Black, Deborah Cox, Keysha Freshh, Izzy-s, Kardinal Offishall, Sate, Savannah Ré and DJ 4Korners are set...
Ann-Helén Laestadius’ novel “Stolen” is getting a Netflix adaptation.
Elle Márjá Eira (“The Sámi Have Rights”) is set to direct the feature based on a screenplay by Peter Birro (“Monica Z”). Laestadius will exec produce. “Stolen” will be Eira’s feature film debut.
The film, about a young indigenous woman’s struggle in the face of xenophobia, climate change and the patriarchy, will go into production in Sápmi next year and is set to premiere in 2024.
“I am over the moon!” said Laestadius. “For me as an author it is of course a dream to see my book adapted into a film and reach a whole new audience across the world. And I’m incredibly happy that Netflix – with their reach – chooses to highlight a Sami story in a big way.”
Awards
Jully Black, Deborah Cox, Keysha Freshh, Izzy-s, Kardinal Offishall, Sate, Savannah Ré and DJ 4Korners are set...
- 9/1/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
A few songs into his set at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on Saturday night, Drake paused the show to momentarily reflect on his first hometown show in three years. “It’s been a long time since we’ve been here and been able to do this together,” the rapper told the sold-out crowd. “First and foremost, I just want to say tonight I got to stand in a crowd and watch two of the greatest musicians of all time. I’m so grateful, I’m so grateful to be a part of that team.
- 8/8/2022
- by Max Mertens
- Rollingstone.com
The highly-anticipated Young Money reunion concert scheduled for Aug. 1 at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage as the grand finale to Drake’s three-day October World Weekend has been postponed after the rapper tested positive for Covid.
“I am truly devastated to say that I tested positive for Covid and the Young Money Reunion show scheduled for tonight is being rescheduled to the Soonest date possible,” he wrote on Instagram. “I will keep the city posted and share the new date whenever we have it locked. Until then I hope everyone stays safe and healthy.
“I am truly devastated to say that I tested positive for Covid and the Young Money Reunion show scheduled for tonight is being rescheduled to the Soonest date possible,” he wrote on Instagram. “I will keep the city posted and share the new date whenever we have it locked. Until then I hope everyone stays safe and healthy.
- 8/1/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
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Drake brought a special guest out to kick off the 2022 Ovo Fest in the early hours of July 29, surprising fans when he invited fellow Canadian artist Nelly Furtado on stage. The pair even sang Furtado's hit "I'm Like a Bird" together, immortalized in a clip she shared on Instagram and captioned, "Homie pigeons."
Drake also celebrated the collaboration on Instagram, sharing photos of himself and Furtado on stage. He captioned the photos with lyrics from "I'm Like a Bird," writing, "And though my love is rare / And though my love is trueeeeee."
At the event, he introduced Furtado by amping up the crowd, saying, "I don't care how loud you sang tonight, right now I need you to sing as loud as you possibly can, because this right here took a lot." He also added that the singer "changed my life so much.
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Drake brought a special guest out to kick off the 2022 Ovo Fest in the early hours of July 29, surprising fans when he invited fellow Canadian artist Nelly Furtado on stage. The pair even sang Furtado's hit "I'm Like a Bird" together, immortalized in a clip she shared on Instagram and captioned, "Homie pigeons."
Drake also celebrated the collaboration on Instagram, sharing photos of himself and Furtado on stage. He captioned the photos with lyrics from "I'm Like a Bird," writing, "And though my love is rare / And though my love is trueeeeee."
At the event, he introduced Furtado by amping up the crowd, saying, "I don't care how loud you sang tonight, right now I need you to sing as loud as you possibly can, because this right here took a lot." He also added that the singer "changed my life so much.
- 7/30/2022
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
The late, great Canadian director Jean-Marc Vallée was honored in Banff with a moving tribute during Tuesday’s Rockie Awards.
The Montreal filmmaker — who is best known for directing “Dallas Buyers Club” and “Wild” along with TV series “Big Little Lies” and “Sharp Objects” — died suddenly on Dec. 25, sending shockwaves across the Canadian film industry and Hollywood. Vallée made his name in Canada with films such as “C.R.A.Z.Y.” and “Café de Flore” before transitioning into Hollywood fare.
Vallée received a post-humous Canadian Award of Distinction, with a beautifully edited reel of the director’s movies and candid moments leaving few dry eyes in the audience. The video was set to songs that were used in Vallée’s films, which relied heavily on music. (The director got his start making music videos.)
Vallée was honored by his close friend and collaborator Marc Côté, who was meant to...
The Montreal filmmaker — who is best known for directing “Dallas Buyers Club” and “Wild” along with TV series “Big Little Lies” and “Sharp Objects” — died suddenly on Dec. 25, sending shockwaves across the Canadian film industry and Hollywood. Vallée made his name in Canada with films such as “C.R.A.Z.Y.” and “Café de Flore” before transitioning into Hollywood fare.
Vallée received a post-humous Canadian Award of Distinction, with a beautifully edited reel of the director’s movies and candid moments leaving few dry eyes in the audience. The video was set to songs that were used in Vallée’s films, which relied heavily on music. (The director got his start making music videos.)
Vallée was honored by his close friend and collaborator Marc Côté, who was meant to...
- 6/15/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
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Channel Four’s Help, starring Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham, has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Banff Rockie Awards after the British pandemic drama won the best feature length film prize at the Banff World Media Festival’s international TV competition on Monday night.
The film from The Forge, Channel 4 and All3Media International is set in a Liverpool care home and stars Comer as a carer who bonds with a patient, played by Graham, and is put to the test as the Covid-19 pandemic hits in March 2020. Past recipients of the Grand Jury Prize include I May Destroy You, Fleabag, Big Little Lies, Planet Earth II and Sharp Objects.
In other prize giving on Tuesday night, the dramedy series Sort Of, from the CBC and HBO Max and starring and co-created by Bilal Baig, won the program of the year prize.
Channel Four’s Help, starring Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham, has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Banff Rockie Awards after the British pandemic drama won the best feature length film prize at the Banff World Media Festival’s international TV competition on Monday night.
The film from The Forge, Channel 4 and All3Media International is set in a Liverpool care home and stars Comer as a carer who bonds with a patient, played by Graham, and is put to the test as the Covid-19 pandemic hits in March 2020. Past recipients of the Grand Jury Prize include I May Destroy You, Fleabag, Big Little Lies, Planet Earth II and Sharp Objects.
In other prize giving on Tuesday night, the dramedy series Sort Of, from the CBC and HBO Max and starring and co-created by Bilal Baig, won the program of the year prize.
- 6/15/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The end of the final full day of the 2022 Banff World Media Festival saw the Canadian confab reward barrier-breaking projects and honor a departed genius.
Tonight’s Rockie Awards Gala handed out the Program of the Year Award and the Grand Jury Prize to CBC sitcom Sort Of and Channel 4’s Jodie Comer-Stephen Graham pandemic TV movie Help, respectively. As was previously announced, the Jully Black-hosted Banff ceremony also posthumously awarded the Canadian Award of Distinction to Jean-Marc Vallée. The Montreal-born Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and Big Little Lies director died late last year.
‘Dune’ Production Designer Patrice Vermette Pays Tribute To Late Jean-Marc Vallée In Oscar Speech
Back for an in-person festival up in the stunning Alberta mountains for the first time since 2019, Banff honored Netflix Global TV boss Bela Bajaria with the Rockies’ Impact Award and Vivica A. Fox with the 2022 Inclusion Award. See...
Tonight’s Rockie Awards Gala handed out the Program of the Year Award and the Grand Jury Prize to CBC sitcom Sort Of and Channel 4’s Jodie Comer-Stephen Graham pandemic TV movie Help, respectively. As was previously announced, the Jully Black-hosted Banff ceremony also posthumously awarded the Canadian Award of Distinction to Jean-Marc Vallée. The Montreal-born Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and Big Little Lies director died late last year.
‘Dune’ Production Designer Patrice Vermette Pays Tribute To Late Jean-Marc Vallée In Oscar Speech
Back for an in-person festival up in the stunning Alberta mountains for the first time since 2019, Banff honored Netflix Global TV boss Bela Bajaria with the Rockies’ Impact Award and Vivica A. Fox with the 2022 Inclusion Award. See...
- 6/15/2022
- by Dominic Patten and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The Banff World Media Festival revealed the winners of the 2022 Rockie Awards International Program Competition on Monday, with big winners including the “Friends” Reunion, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “We Are Lady Parts” and more.
The event, held in Banff and hosted by comedian Rakhee Morzaria (“Run the Burbs”) featured winners chosen by a panel of 150 international industry professionals. The Rockie Awards International Program Competition presented awards in 28 categories spanning Documentary & Factual, Arts & Entertainment, Children & Youth, Scripted, and Podcast.
The competition featured 148 nominations from 45 countries including the UK, United, Canada, Australia, France, China, Germany, Italy and Norway.
On Tuesday, the Banff World Media Festival will honor late filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée posthumously with its Canadian Award of Distinction. Vallée will be joined in being honored at Banff’s Rockie Award Gala by “American Auto” star Ana Gasteyer, who will receive the Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award, and the “Yellowjackets” team of Ashley Lyle,...
The event, held in Banff and hosted by comedian Rakhee Morzaria (“Run the Burbs”) featured winners chosen by a panel of 150 international industry professionals. The Rockie Awards International Program Competition presented awards in 28 categories spanning Documentary & Factual, Arts & Entertainment, Children & Youth, Scripted, and Podcast.
The competition featured 148 nominations from 45 countries including the UK, United, Canada, Australia, France, China, Germany, Italy and Norway.
On Tuesday, the Banff World Media Festival will honor late filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée posthumously with its Canadian Award of Distinction. Vallée will be joined in being honored at Banff’s Rockie Award Gala by “American Auto” star Ana Gasteyer, who will receive the Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award, and the “Yellowjackets” team of Ashley Lyle,...
- 6/14/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The Banff World Media Festival will honor late filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée posthumously with its Canadian Award of Distinction next month, the event announced on Thursday. Vallée will be joined in being honored at Banff’s Rockie Award Gala by “American Auto” star Ana Gasteyer, who will receive the Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award, and the “Yellowjackets” team of Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson and Jonathan Lisco, who have been named Showrunners of the Year (presented by Variety).
The Rockie Award Gala takes place on Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. Mt at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada, in the middle of the Banff World Media Festival. Canadian R&b star Jully Black will host the awards program.
Other honorees will include Vivica A. Fox, who has been named this year’s winner of the Inclusion Award. Rose Matafeo will recieve the Creative Voice Award. And Eagle Vision...
The Rockie Award Gala takes place on Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. Mt at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada, in the middle of the Banff World Media Festival. Canadian R&b star Jully Black will host the awards program.
Other honorees will include Vivica A. Fox, who has been named this year’s winner of the Inclusion Award. Rose Matafeo will recieve the Creative Voice Award. And Eagle Vision...
- 5/26/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Both critical and celebratory, Jennifer Holness’ packed and penetrating documentary “Subjects of Desire” provides a superb overview of how Black culture has influenced, and been influenced by, contemporary beauty ideals from Civil War times to #BlackGirlMagic and beyond. Solidly if modestly presented — occasionally the photo-montage-and-voiceover sections feel a little bit PowerPointy — this energetic and provocative film lives easily on the small screen, though a truly enterprising outlet or streaming service would take note of how many fascinating avenues Holness’ dexterous arguments open up and order it to series.
The film is loosely structured around the 50th anniversary of the Miss Black America Pageant, but “loosely” should be stressed: Where a pageant’s suspense-based structure and inbuilt spectacle might prove too tantalizing a draw for most filmmakers, Holness has bigger fish to fry than backstage drama, wardrobe malfunctions and spangly tiaras. Instead, she uses the pageant’s history to get straight...
The film is loosely structured around the 50th anniversary of the Miss Black America Pageant, but “loosely” should be stressed: Where a pageant’s suspense-based structure and inbuilt spectacle might prove too tantalizing a draw for most filmmakers, Holness has bigger fish to fry than backstage drama, wardrobe malfunctions and spangly tiaras. Instead, she uses the pageant’s history to get straight...
- 3/21/2021
- by Jessica Kiang
- Variety Film + TV
Ms.Sonja Bata attends Opening of Juno Sole Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno Awards.Photo copyright Robin Wong / PR Photos. Ms.Sonja Bata attends Opening of Juno Sole Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno Awards.Photo copyright Robin Wong / PR Photos. Liberty Silver attends Opening of Juno Sole Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno Awards.Photo copyright Robin Wong / PR Photos. Fred Penner attends Opening of Juno Sole Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno Awards.Photo copyright Robin Wong / PR Photos. Jully Black attends Opening of Juno Sole Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno Awards.Photo copyright Robin Wong / PR Photos. 11/09/2010 - Hawksley Workman - Opening of Juno Sole: Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno...
- 11/11/2010
- by Michelle Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Ms.Sonja Bata attends Opening of Juno Sole Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno Awards.Photo copyright Robin Wong / PR Photos. Ms.Sonja Bata attends Opening of Juno Sole Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno Awards.Photo copyright Robin Wong / PR Photos. Liberty Silver attends Opening of Juno Sole Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno Awards.Photo copyright Robin Wong / PR Photos. Fred Penner attends Opening of Juno Sole Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno Awards.Photo copyright Robin Wong / PR Photos. Jully Black attends Opening of Juno Sole Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno Awards.Photo copyright Robin Wong / PR Photos. 11/09/2010 - Hawksley Workman - Opening of Juno Sole: Celebrating 40 Years of the Juno...
- 11/11/2010
- by Michelle Wray
- Monsters and Critics
At a time when gang violence is on the rise in many U.S. cities, a new movie is being released called "Saving God" that deals with the gang issue. The movie is a heart-felt tale of the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Andre van Heerden, the producer of "Saving God," told Celebrity News Service that when people see the movie they will walk away with the knowledge that "no one is beyond redemption." He added, "Regardless of where you are in your life now, or in the past, there is a way to turn around."
Van Heerden said the script was written by Michael Jackson (not the musician) and many of the events in the movie come from Jackson's own background. "There are two twists in the movie that no one sees coming. I haven't met anyone who hasn't cried at the ending," Van Heerden said.
The movie stars Ving Rhames,...
Andre van Heerden, the producer of "Saving God," told Celebrity News Service that when people see the movie they will walk away with the knowledge that "no one is beyond redemption." He added, "Regardless of where you are in your life now, or in the past, there is a way to turn around."
Van Heerden said the script was written by Michael Jackson (not the musician) and many of the events in the movie come from Jackson's own background. "There are two twists in the movie that no one sees coming. I haven't met anyone who hasn't cried at the ending," Van Heerden said.
The movie stars Ving Rhames,...
- 10/3/2008
- icelebz.com
Diva Mariah Carey will share her remarkable voice with her fans at Canadian idol finale session. The show will be aired live by Canadian television CTV on Wednesday, September 10. A written statement, issued by CTV, is read, "CTV announced today that Mariah Carey will headline the star-studded, two-hour Canadian Idol season finale, airing live on Wednesday, September, 10 at 8 P.M. E.T."
To join her is five-time Grammy winner John Legend, who has recently dropped a music video for his brand new single "Green Light", taken from "Evolver" which comes out on October 28. Other performers who are lined up for the result show, are Canadian rocker Hedley, last year's Canadian Idol champion Brian Melo, and R&B singer Jully Black.
Commenting on the performer list, President of CTV Inc. Susanne Boyce says that they will make the show as spectacular as ever. "Viewers are in for a treat in what is...
To join her is five-time Grammy winner John Legend, who has recently dropped a music video for his brand new single "Green Light", taken from "Evolver" which comes out on October 28. Other performers who are lined up for the result show, are Canadian rocker Hedley, last year's Canadian Idol champion Brian Melo, and R&B singer Jully Black.
Commenting on the performer list, President of CTV Inc. Susanne Boyce says that they will make the show as spectacular as ever. "Viewers are in for a treat in what is...
- 8/23/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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