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Rufus Wainwright changes O Canada lyrics for Game 5 of World Series
The twist came off as a protest to Trump’s 51st state comments, similar to a change Chantal Kreviazuk made to the anthem in February 2025. Source link
Emma Stone's conspiracy comedy Bugonia delivers layers of weirdness with an acquired taste in humour
Bugonia refers to the ancient Greek belief that bees spontaneously formed from rotting ox carcasses — and it’s hard to avoid making connections to the plot and characters in Yorgos Lanthimos’s new comedy: that while we want to believe something good, beautiful and ordered can spring from the depths of something dirty, polluted and diseased, […]
JP Saxe’s rendition of O Canada at World Series far from a home run among some baseball fans
The Grammy-nominated musician sang the Canadian national anthem at Game 3 of the World Series, to some derision from fans online. Source link
Deborah Cox and Rufus Wainwright to perform at World Series Games 4 and 5
The Toronto Blue Jays will face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 28 and 29. Source link
As Nashville toasts Anne Murray, stars call for Country Music Hall of Fame induction
Some of Anne Murray’s biggest fans welcomed the East Coast songbird to her Nashville tribute concert on Monday evening. As she made her entrance into the Opry House theatre, even she seemed a bit surprised by the rapturous reception. Source link
Let’s do the time warp again: Why fans still love The Rocky Horror Picture Show
With an international 50th anniversary screening tour underway, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has cemented its place as an important pop culture touchstone. Source link
The Bunnies are back and out for blood in Mona Awad's anticipated sequel
The Montreal-born writer discussed her novel, We Love You, Bunny, on Bookends with Mattea Roach. The book is on the shortlist for the 2025 Giller Prize. Source link
After audacious Louvre heist, finger pointing and an identity crisis in France
A brazen daylight theft of the Louvre has dominated headlines around the world. Inside the country, the crime has not only affected the well-known art institution but devolved into a blame game. Source link
Vinh Nguyen, katherena vermette and Lorna Goodison among finalists for $25K Governor General's Literary Awards
The prizes recognize the best Canadian books in seven categories, from fiction to kids’ books. Source link
Calgary's Kevin Chen earns 2nd at prestigious Chopin Piano Competition
Kevin Chen, 20, has finished in second place at the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. The prestigious contest takes place every five year and comes with a cash prize of about $98,000 Cdn for the gold medal winner, American Eric Lu, and roughly $65,000 for Chen. Source link