All posts by Cherryl Bird

Cherryl Bird is the founder and editor of Core Magazines, and was an original founder and marketing director of Voice of Montreal (Voice Magazine), now called Vice Magazine. She is the former English editor and advertising executive for Images Interculturelles magazine, an award-winning bilingual (French-English) ethnocultural publication. She has an English/Sociology degree from the University of Toronto and studied Journalism at Humber College. When she's not writing or editing articles for CoreMagazines.com, she creates and executes communications plans and public affairs strategies for the health care and education sectors. Cherryl loves music, travel and all things cultural.

L’Oreal TV commercial and ad campaign underway in Toronto

A L’Oréal TV commercial and print campaign with L’Éloi Productions and Ad Agency is in the works at Neighbourhood Studios in Toronto. Is actress Viola Davis the featured talent in the commercial and advertising campaign?

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Toronto Public Health advises concertgoers of potential measles exposure

Toronto Public Health says that audience members could have been exposed to the measles virus at a recent concert earlier this month.

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Ledisi’s powerful new single ‘BLKWMN’ and ‘Love You Too’ are instant classics

GRAMMY-winning singer Ledisi is back with two powerful new singles, BLKWMN, honouring the legacy of Black women and Love You Too, both destined to become modern classics. Rooted in the rich tradition of American rhythm and blues, these tracks showcase Ledisi’s unmatched vocal prowess and storytelling ability.

And have you seen the touching Tyler Perry tribute video?

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Chaka Khan announces she’ll pay tribute to Quincy Jones at Montreux festival

Did Chaka find herself a badass guitar player for the road?

It was the opportunity of a lifetime when the legendary musician Chaka Khan — singer of I feel for you, Through the Fire, Ain’t Nobody and I’m Every Woman — was looking for a “youngish, cute-ish” guitarist to join her band on tour. 

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‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ cast stayed at this stunning luxury resort in Saint Lucia

Ocean Point Residences

Ocean Point Residences luxury villas at Windjammer Landing

On the current season of The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills, real life drama unfolds at an all-inclusive luxury resort with a view overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The ladies were treated to a VIP experience on their trip to Saint Lucia, which the resort is now offering as a vacation package to guests — minus the drama.

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Stefanie Michaela says it’s time to turn the page

After putting her music career on pause to raise five children, musician Stefanie Michaela finally came to the realization that it was time for her to turn the page.

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Musician Stefanie Michaela. Photo credit: Melissa Core of Dead Horse Branding
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LA dance film festival forced to postpone David Roussève retrospective

Dance Camera West (DCW) contemplated whether to forge ahead with the popular dance film festival, deciding just days ago to postpone only the festival highlight in honour of dance icon and filmmaker David Roussève. Despite this change, as of this moment, the festival will go on.

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TIFF signs multi-year partnership deal with Rogers

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced yesterday that the company is expanding its relationship with Rogers through a multi-year agreement after the success of their partnership in 2024. 

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Posthumous release of Mac Miller film and album

Mac Miller’s estate releases Balloonerism, an album that was recorded by the rapper before he passed away. The album, which features new SZA music, inspired a film that was screened two days before the album release on Friday.

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