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Net neutrality back in court in the US

The Trump administration’s repeal of net neutrality was in court Friday, with companies and states arguing their case that the

Now Katy Perry is spending time in the middle of the never-ending Kesha-Dr. Luke lawsuit It’s all just getting increasingly

Once upon a time, long, long ago, a mom was playing some music while home with her kids. A Prince

It’s been a rough few days for the organizers of this year’s SXSW festival. First, attention was drawn to the

What do you do when your band has a case at the US Supreme Court? You sing about it, of

George Martin secured his place in music history when he signed the Beatles after all other producers and labels in

A Melbourne establishment called Handsome Steve’s House of Refreshments advertised their offerings with this sign. You can probably guess what

Aha! From that headline you might infer that I have no trouble with Kid Rock using this symbol of oppression

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
The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
Mark Silver
Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver