News by subject: ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, TVO Today Live is heading to Ottawa for a special on-stage conversation with the renowned comedian Samantha Bee. She has earned an international following as the host of Full Frontal and a correspondent on The Daily Show. In...

In celebration of National Best Friend Day, Rainbow Hightm, the leading fashion doll brand from MGA Entertainment, Inc. (MGA), today announced the results from a recent survey that explored what qualities both parents and their kids look for when...

Cypress Hill, Action Bronson, Joe Russo's Almost Dead (full two-set show), Lettuce, Stephen Marley, Karina Rykman, and DJs Papa G and Mitch Please are scheduled to headline this inaugural two-day eventPre-sale ticket registration begins with lineup...

Dave & Buster's, the ultimate destination for food, drinks, and entertainment, announces two more significant deals for its global expansion plans. The first deal includes a 15-store partnership in India with the Malpani Group, and the second deal...

FlightHub Group, the Montreal-based online travel technology company, is proud to announce its participation as an ambassador in the 29th edition of the National Circus School (NCS) Fundraising Evening, held on Thursday, June 8. Proceeds from the...

For its 23rd edition, the Festival Mode and Design has evolved to become the M.A.D. Festival to reflect its commitment to offering a more diverse experience to the public by exploring multiple facets of Fashion, Arts, and Entertainment. The M.A.D...

? Dancing with the Stars returns to Citytv followed by all-new high-stakes drama The Irrational and the latest Bachelor franchise spinoff The Golden Bachelor to anchor Mondays, plus new drama Found on Thursdays ? ? Animation Domination Sundays...

Citytv today announces the all-new, one-hour crime drama Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, an adaptation of the legendary Law & Order brand, slated to air on Citytv in Spring 2024. Produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc., in...

Samsung Electronics Canada today announced upcoming Samsung Galaxy Studio experiences launching in Montreal and Toronto to highlight the unique creative capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. The experiences will take place at MURAL Festival in...

MultiChoice Group, the largest producer of original content on the African continent, is set to debut SHAKA ILEMBE, its biggest ever primetime-drama series.Created by the award-winning South African Emmy and Oscar nominated team at Bomb Productions,...

Yang He, 65 years old from Yichang, Hubei Province, who has been photographing finless porpoises for 5 years has noticed a rise in population since the chemical plant has been replaced by a riverside park in Yichang, Hubei Province. The keen...

Leading TVO Today's programming lineup for National Indigenous History Month, Ever Deadly is an innovative music documentary experience featuring Tanya Tagaq, an avant-garde Inuk throat singer known for her artistry and activism. The film was...

Nominations for Amnesty International Canada's 28th annual Media Awards are now open. The Media Awards ? which will be handed out in person for the first time since 2019 ? celebrate excellence in human-rights storytelling by Canada-based...

On June 9, OCAD University will award honorary doctorates to five remarkable individuals who have been leaders of change, having made a direct impact on arts and culture in Canada and worldwide. "We are excited to honour these inspiring individuals...

The News Forum, a national Canadian news broadcaster, announced the television premiere of the critically acclaimed documentary, 'Living Proof' in honour of World MS Day Tuesday May 30. Directed by Mathew Embry, who has been living symptom-free with...

The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, presented by TD Bank Group in partnership with Rio Tinto, is announcing new additions to the program for its 43rd edition, which takes place this coming June 29 to July 8 in the Quartier des Spectacles....

In lead up to World Environment Day (June 5), TUSHY (hellotushy.com)®, the Canadian-founded leading modern and sustainable bidet company, presents "A**hole Activists" - a photo exhibit unlike any other. When you think of a hero, you don't usually...

The distinctive sound of the log drum permeated the air as several musicians, producers and industry experts gathered in Miami to celebrate the burgeoning genre of Amapiano. With a sound best described as a hybrid of deep house and jazz with...

The Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Canada virtual one-make series provided an exciting season finale at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park as both the Driver's Championship and Constructor's Championship were decided in the final race. The fourth...

Format, the leading portfolio website provider for artists, designers, photographers, and creative professionals, is expanding its Educational Outreach initiatives with OCADU, the largest university for arts and design in Canada.  In...

The Metaverse - The virtual social world Decentraland announced today the return of the platform's popular digital celebration of the global LGBTQIA+ community. Decentraland, in collaboration with community studios Polygonal Mind and Vegas City, is...

TVO Today Live and the Toronto Region Board of Trade will present the Toronto Mayoral By-Election Debate tomorrow (Thursday, May 25, 2023) at 7 pm ET at the Isabel Bader Theatre.  Moderated by Steve Paikin of The Agenda, candidates will debate key...

Alpha Metaverse Technologies Inc. ("Alpha" or the "Company") a technology company that focuses on metaverse, gaming and generative AI, is thrilled to announce the use by Clash TV ("ClashTV"), an interactive live streaming platform built to...

The Computer History Museum (CHM), the leading museum and non-profit organization decoding technology and its impact on the human experience, will host an event featuring 2022 A.M. Turing Award recipient Bob Metcalfe in celebration of the 50th...

The News Forum, Canada's new national broadcaster with mandatory distribution from the CRTC, has officially launched a new program titled "My Generation" hosted by Sam Miele. My Generation will air weekly on Thursdays at 10:00pm ET. The program will...

The next event in TVO Today Live's series on the future of democracy will feature a debate between the leading candidates vying to become Toronto's next mayor. Held in partnership with the Toronto Region Board of Trade, the Toronto Mayoral...

Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast cast their votes...

Empire Communities, one of North America's largest privately held homebuilders, is pleased to share its vibrant new construction hoarding at Empire Quay House in collaboration with George Brown College. The 18 panels surrounding the condominium...

Get ready Canada to Wiggle! The Wiggles, the world's leading children's entertainment group, are back with an all-new TV series, Ready Steady Wiggle! 4, premiering on Treehouse TV on May 13. This musical story-based series comprises 26 exciting...

As announced...

OverActive Media will host Canada's premier Call of Duty Leaguetm (CDL) tournament from May 25 to May 28 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. The Toronto Ultra Major V Tournament powered by Bell will bring together esports, gaming, sports and...

In recognition of Asian Heritage Month, the Chinese Canadian Museum is sharing a sneak peek of its new permanent location as it undergoes renewal inside the historic Wing Sang Building ? the oldest building in Vancouver's Chinatown. Set to open to...

? #CGT judges select GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ (Laval, QC) and dance crew THE CAST (Lévis, QC) to move on to the finale ? ? Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts from tonight's episode into the finale at...

via IBN -- BlockQuarry Corp. announces its sponsorship of a custom community tournament for the popular NFT-based horse racing game, Zed Run. Zed Run has also officially joined the tournament as a sponsor and will provide funds towards the event....

Biglake Festival announces its return to the summer festival scene with its 2023 series: Roots, celebrating all the things that ground us, nourish us, and make us who we are. This year's lineup, curated by Biglake's co-founders Johannes Debus and...

As announced on Breakfast Television this...

Please join us at one of Toronto's favourite events, OCAD University's annual graduate exhibition! Works by more than 800 emerging artists, designers and digital media makers from across the globe will be on display, including everything from...

? #CGT judges select magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) to move on to the finale ? ? Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts from tonight's episode into the...

An international design competition is underway for a Covid memorial monument. The winning design will be awarded $20,000 USD. A distinguished panel of judges will make the selection. The final design will determine in part where the monument will...

ZoomerMedia Limited (the "Company"), the leader in serving the interests of the 45+ "Zoomers" as well as younger millennials and Gen Z who are also called "Zoomers", today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended February 28,...

Celebrate 2023's CMA Award Winners  At a virtual ceremony the afternoon of April 26th, the 2023 winners of the Canadian Museums Association awards were announced. These laureates shine a light on notable achievements within our community, inspiring...

via Web3MediaWire -- Mona Shaikh is a veteran comedian, featured on CNN, Forbes, MSNBC and producer of "Mona& Frens: Web3 Is A Joke." In collaboration with NEX (Never Ending Experience), "Mona& Frens: Web3 Is A Joke" will be hosted during Bitcoin...

via InvestorWire -- Athlete Studio, the #1 eCommerce platform for athletes and sports brands, announces today it has partnered with SportsCast, a leading provider of unique sports media collectibles, to launch an exciting new digital collectible and...

Leading TVO Today's Asian Heritage Month lineup for May 2023, TVO Original Big Fight in Little Chinatown premieres on TVO, TVO Today, YouTube and smart TV services on Tuesday, May 9 at 9 pm ET. This insightful and emotionally gripping documentary...

Green Thumb Industries Inc. ("Green Thumb") , a national cannabis company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, today announced the upcoming official Dead & Company after-party in Chicago, featuring rising artist LP Giobbi. Presented by RYTHM, the...

In order to protect the public interest and ensure Ontario's internet gaming (igaming) market operates responsibly and with integrity, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has served three AGCO-registered internet...

Zenfolio, the market leader in creative and business solutions for photographers, is pleased to announce the release of its latest State of the Photography Industry Report. The report provides insights into the photography industry from the...

Opening tomorrow and running until October 15, 2023, Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal's Archaeology and History Complex, presents Egypt. Three Millennia on the Nile. Covering 3,000 years of history on the shores of the Nile, from the...

A driving force for innovation and creativity at one of the world's foremost entertainment and media companies will be a featured speaker at INVENTURE$ 2023 in Calgary, May 31 ? June 2. Duncan Wardle, a former senior executive at Disney, will address...

Key moments from tonight's episode include: Musician JACK THOMAS (Burnaby, BC) had the judges rocking out to his performance of "All...