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Random music news for Monday, December 9, 2019

Happy birthday to Green Day drummer Tre Cool. He’s 47 today. In other music news for December 9, 2019… Rapper

When a jury ruled that the vibe of Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” (a song co-written by Pharrell Williams) was too

By the end of the year, inflation in Venezuela could hit 1,000,000%. No, that’s not a typo, either. In music

There are two Friday the 13ths this year. Here’s the second of them. Paraskevidekatriaphobics can rest easy for the rest

If we were to follow the traditions of the ancients, we really should have today off. This is what’s making

The first-ever PC virus that targeted MD-DOD, Brain, was released into the wild on this day in 1986. Which reminds

Was Santa good to you? Or are you going to fill those empty spaces in your soul by shopping on

I hate to say it, but I called this one. When the “Blurred Lines” verdict came down–the one saying that

This probably won’t come as a big surprise, but a number of musicians have signed onto an amicus brief in

The ruling that the Robin Thicke/Pharrell Williams song “Blurred Lines” infringed the copyright of Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It

When the verdict in the “Blurred Lines” vs. “Got to Give It Up” trial came down, I told everyone who

AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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The Dawn of Digital Sports Journalism at The Globe & Mail and Yahoo Canada – Steve McAllister in Conversation with TBP Podcast ep 005 September 4, 2020
Ask any Canadian sports journalist who they consider one the nicest and forward-thinking minds behind the rise of digital, and chances are they would say, Steve McAllister. As one of the most accomplished and highly regarded leaders in sports journalism over the last 20 years, Steve has provided the mentorship and launchpad for too many […]
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