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Psy’s “Gangnam Style” Isn’t the Most-Viewed Music Video on YouTube Anymore. Wanna Guess What’s Number 1 Now?

For years, Psy’s 2012 release “Gangnam Style” held the record as the most-viewed music video on all of YouTube. You

The idea of computers writing songs has been in the news this year as scientists seek to stretch the frontiers

Forbes like to keep tabs on how much the 1% earn. Here’s the top five from their annual list of

*Sigh* Back to work. Distract yourself from reality with some music news. It’ll work for a while. David Bowie is

Back on this date in 1986, a war between the Netherlands and the Scilly Isles ended after 335 years. No,

Rapper Wiz Khalifa may like a spliff or two but he’s not content with just sitting around getting high. He’s

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 […]
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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 […]
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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