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Core Music Events 2022

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

The definitive guide to music performances, live shows, concerts, festivals, conferences and streaming events in your city. List your event in this directory for free. Updated Thursdays.

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Valentine’s Day gift ideas to crush on

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Our Valentine’s Day gift ideas are unique, inspiring, adventurous, in-the-moment, straight from the heart experiences that are perfect for him or her, for all budgets and will make you look like the loveable genius that you are. If you need a last-minute gift idea, we’ve got you covered there too. Click on images/links for special offers.

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Roots 77 worldwide celebration of Bob Marleyโ€™s birthday

Where to watch, listen and re-live the experience

A series of events under the theme Roots 77 underway since January 31 continues with the main event, a seven-hour Live Stream of Bob Marley’s 77th Earthstrong tribute, taking place on the legendary musicianโ€™s birthday on February 6. Events unfold during Reggae Month in Jamaica and include a live sound clash competition, musicians the Marley Brothers (Ziggy, Stephen, Ky-Mani, Julian, and Damian) and special link-ups in honour of Bob Marley.

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Miss USA Cheslie Kryst challenged the status quo

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst had a radiant personality that was hard to ignore when she introduced a story or talked to a guest as part of her role as host on the entertainment TV news show Extra.

Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst stands in a hallway with her hands behind her back while wearing a red one-shoulder jumpsuit
Miss USA 2019, journalist Cheslie Kryst
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Think twice about your pink hair makeover

Thinking of going pink? Is it a professional look for work?

face of woman with pink hair and make up

Pink hair in a creative industry could get you promoted, while the same colour hair in a more traditional setting could cost you your business relationships.

How to tell when it’s okay to go pink.

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Influential Louis Vuitton fashion designer Virgil Abloh passes

The fashion world is in shock to hear of the passing of one of the industryโ€™s most influential designers, Virgil Abloh, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 41.

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Afro-Colombian musician finds refuge in Canada’s largest city

Toronto-based, New York Times and Billboard-charting global music supergroup Sultans of String have released their brand-new single, Mi Santuario, featuring the four core Sultans as well as an incredibly talented and inspiring special guest, Juan Carlos Medrano.

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Filmmaker Ken Burns looks at the life of Muhammad Ali five years later

The day Muhammad Ali died in the summer of 2016 was a beautiful and sunny day much like the personality that shone from the man himself. After hearing the news I continued on with my day in a haze of disbelief thinking that it wasnโ€™t true even though his departure was not so unexpected.

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A dream deferred. Is it ever too late to chase your dreams?

R&B singer Rebecca Crews just revealed her secret identity. Now sheโ€™s enlisted her actor and former pro football playing husband Terry Crews in a starring role in the video for her first release under her stage name, Regina Madre. She spent years holding The Family Crews together and now itโ€™s her turn to follow her dreams.

Regina Madre portrait

… โ€œa personal anthem about not giving up.โ€

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Rebecca Crews reveals her secret identity

Rebecca King-Crews has appeared alongside her husband on red carpets and co-starred on The Family Crews reality television series. Crews has been in the background of her actor and former professional football playing husband Terry Crews for years, but what most people may not know is that Rebecca is a musician. Even fewer people know that Rebecca performs under another identity, which she purposefully kept a secret until now. 

Rebecca and Terry Crews
Rebecca and Terry Crews
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