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Random music news for Tuesday, February 16, 2021

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

Sixty years ago today, the Warsaw Pact was formed. You’ve heard that Guitar Hero is coming back, right? Here’s an

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver