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Random music news for Tuesday, May 4, 2021

I wish my dog could talk like this. Over to music news for May 4, 2021. More proof that Ted

Using emojis just got more complicated. It’s why I avoid them entirely. On to music news for February 16, 2021.

In Edmonton today for a speaking thing and the Up and Downtown Festival. If you’re in the neighbourhood, drop in.

The CNE opens in Toronto today, which as everyone in Southern Ontario knows is the official start of the end

Off to Ottawa for a big Governor General’s gala tonight. I might get a chance to meet Michael J. Fox

It was on this day in 1958 that the peace symbol was unveiled. I have no idea its official name

Did you know there was an experimental 3D TV broadcast on this date in 1953? Neither did I. And now,

In an effort to boost the ratings of the last season of American Idol–and to feed Kanye’s constant need for

Here’s a story by Will Kennedy on the kind of talent competitions we’re now seeing in Nairobi. He’d know because

June already? Sheesh. I’d suggest that Pharrell Williams is happy with the new house his song bought. Suge Knight’s murder

At least according to the people interviewed by Jimmy Kimmel. https://youtu.be/BJ4ZKAaIogE

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver