Ohio Players and Bootsy Collins performing at Cincinnati-Baltimore playoff game halftime show

Bootsy Collins performing in an orange, black and white top hat football jersey, and jacket

Ohio Players and Parliament-Funkadelic star, and Cincinnati native, the legendary Bootsy Collins will be performing a four-minute set at Halftime at the Cincinnati and Baltimore playoff game on Sunday January 15 at Paycor Stadium in Ohio. 

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The Cure on the Main Stage at Bestival Toronto finale

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The Cure on the Main Stage at Bestival Toronto finale. Photo: Cherryl Bird

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Maestro Fresh Wes turns producer-chef for new TV show

Musician Maestro Fresh Wes, or  Wesley Williams, calls one of the recipes he prepares on his new television show, Maestro Chef Wes, the “Backbone Slider,” a clever play on the title of his 1989 platinum-certified hit song Let Your Backbone Slide

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Ghost kitchen spiced by Hellmann’s disappearing fast

Hellmann's Spicy Mayo Chicken Sandwich
Hellmann’s Spicy Mayo Chicken Sandwich

Hellmann’s Canada launches a virtual pop-up restaurant in Toronto called Savour where customers can view the menu online and have the delicious dishes appear at their door. 

Spicy Mayo Chicken Sandwich, vegetarian Spicy Mushroom Poke Bowl, Spicy Tuna Cake Lettuce Wraps, Spicy Tornado Jumbo Wings, Tangy Heat Sweet Potato Fries W/Spicy Herbed Garlic Spicy Mayo … Notice anything interesting about this menu curated by celebrity chef and influencer Wallace Wong?

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John Boyega reps Frito-Lay FIFA World Cup commercial shot in Toronto

British actor John Boyega gives us “a taste of the beautiful game” in a commercial set in a local corner shop in Toronto. In an energetic history lesson on the world’s most popular sport, the actor roots for Canada in the FIFA World Cup championships with a big bag of Frito-Lay potato chips in his hands. 

John Boyega holding a bag of chips in his right hand and a soccer ball in his left arm.
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Art With Me ventures to Miami from its home base in Mexico

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World-renowned artists on exhibit, works of art being created on the spot, musicians performing live, DJs on deck, and top chefs whipping up delicious dishes. Arts and culture lovers from around the globe gather for an immersive art experience in a 30-acre park in Miami this weekend.

This is the second time that Art With Me will be held in that city. The event’s founder David Graziano calls this year’s festival “the best pre-Basel event in Miami.”

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Fatal shooting of Migos’ rapper Takeoff started with a disagreement, not over a dice game, witness says

It seems like gun violence will never end in America. Early this morning rapper Takeoff became the latest victim to lose his life to a bullet. 

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