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Can you spot the weaknesses in this dumb musical lawsuit?

If you’re a connoisseur of casual dining, you may have encountered a restaurant chain called Ruby Tuesday. And yes, founder Samuel

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

On May 19, 2016, EgyptAir flight 804 was over the Mediterranean ready for decent on its flight from Paris to

We’ve all experienced the cash desk sticker shock when we realized how much an item costs once you figure in

It wasn’t a great idea, but Randy Ross’ video and song called “School Shooter” was not a direct threat and,

Ajit Pai received a gun from the NRA last week in appreciation for his efforts to overturn Obama-era net neutrality

No surprises here: both Radiohead shows in Toronto sold out incredibly fast Saturday morning. The band hasn’t played a show

As expected, the US Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted along party lines to repeal Obama-era net neutrality regulations. Just

The Eagles have traded on their album Hotel California since its release in 1977, selling millions of dollars worth of

And the hits just keep on coming for the promoters of the doomed disastrous Fyre Festival. In addition to the

It looks like Dr. Luke and Sony Music are no longer a musical power couple. Who saw this coming? Anyone?

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