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Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray’s Love Of Working On CTV’s Sullivan’s Crossing

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Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray’s Love Of Working On CTV’s Sullivan’s Crossing

By Scott Campbell

Morgan Kohan loves filming Sullivan’s Crossing on the East Coast of Canada.

“It’s been such a dream,” she said on a phone interview. “It’s so beautiful out there. It is such a character of the show itself, you know?”

“To get to be there, immersed in it, is magic. There’s nothing like it. The community is wonderful. The people, the humour, the beauty, the landscape.”

A CTV drama, Sullivan’s Crossing is set around the fictional town of Timberlake, Nova Scotia.  CTV notes production takes place in communities like Halifax, Hubbards, Sackville, Mount Uniake, and Mi’kmaq First Nations territories.

“We film in like a forty-minute radius of Halifax,” said Kohan, “We get to see all the sights. Anywhere outside is my favourite place to film.”

A 10-episode season, she added, takes at least four months to four and a half months to complete.

Sullivan’s Crossing is an adaptation of the novels by author Robyn Carr. The same team is behind the popular Netflix series Virgin River, another show inspired by a different set of Carr’s books.

For those unfamiliar, Sullivan’s Crossing begins with neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan (Kohan), whose life takes an unexpected turn in Boston. She returns to her childhood home, Sullivan’s Crossing, a Nova Scotia campground run by her estranged father, Sully. There, Maggie meets newcomer Cal Jones (Chad Michael Murray).

 Murray is not Canadian, of course, he grew up in Buffalo.

“I’m as Canadian as an American can get,” said Murray.

He named Keanu Reeves and Jim Carrey as his favourite Canadian actors. Kohan grew up listening to Alanis Morissette.

“My mom played her in the car all the time,” she said.

Kohan also grew up in Summerland, British Columbia. She said her first union job was on CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries.

“First off, I love filming in Canada,” said Murray.

He noted that CW series Riverdale was filmed in Vancouver and says his first-ever acting role, which took him to work in Canada.

“I could be wrong,” he quipped.

He’s snowboarded in Whistler, visited Edmonton, Toronto, and now Nova Scotia.

“And Halifax,” he said, “I do have to say is my favourite at this point, and I don’t want to pick favourites, but it just feels like home.”

Season 4 brings out some new additions to the show, which Kohan said she was excited for the audience to see. There’s Jonathan Silverman, Glenn Gold, Colby Frost, Marcus Rosner, Emerson McNeil and Fuad Ahmed.

They join Tom Jackson and Andrea Menard. Rosner plays Liam, Maggie’s ex-husband, who stirs things up while Cal questions his motives for being in Nova Scotia.

“Cal’s put in a really difficult position this year,” said Murray, “Having to deal with something that no matter how comfortable you are, you’re always gonna be affected by an ex-lover or husband in the picture.”

Kohan empathized with Maggie and her story from the very beginning, and has a love for the small-town community aspect of the show.

“It’s been such a wonderful surprise,” said Kohan, “in how much it’s exploded and how many people it’s reached. To see the growth of it…and kind of the range of people that reach out and who really resonate with the show.”

Sullivan’s Crossing’s fourth season premiered on March 22. Production company Fremantle has sold the series internationally into more than 180 territories. It debuted #3 on the Netflix Global English TV Top 10 list, and airs in the U.S. on The CW.

“It’s so cool to know that we set out with this little show,” said Murray. “…meeting people now all over the world who are watching it and taking it in. Bringing these characters into their home and everything like that. That’s why you do it. You want to do it, so that you can share with people.”

“I wanted a show that didn’t feel like it was too gratuitous,” he said. “That families could watch all around the world, that people could connect to…”

Season 4 of Sullivan’s Crossing airs Sundays at 8 p.m. on CTV and streams the next day on Crave.

Sebastian Maniscalco Gets His Own SiriusXM Channel Starting April 20

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Sebastian Maniscalco Gets His Own SiriusXM Channel Starting April 20

SiriusXM today announced a new multi-year agreement with the record-breaking comedian Sebastian Maniscalco that will bring his unmistakable brand of comedy to an exclusive, dedicated SiriusXM channel. Beginning April 20, channel 99 becomes Sebastian Maniscalco’s Comedy Radio, a 24/7 comedy destination curated and headlined by Maniscalco.

Launching April 28 as the channel’s flagship program, “The Sebastian Maniscalco Show” will feature Sebastian alongside contributors like his longtime friend and comedian Pete Correale, plus celebrity drop-ins and recurring segments. New episodes premiere every Tuesday at 12p ET / 9a PT on SiriusXM and are available same day on demand in the SiriusXM app. The full video episodes debut one week later on Sebastian’s YouTube channel, alongside the audio version wherever podcasts are available.

“Joining SiriusXM and launching my own channel is a huge moment for me,” said Sebastian Maniscalco. “It’s an incredible opportunity to create a space that brings together everything I love: comedy, storytelling, great conversations, and unexpected moments. I’m excited to give listeners something that feels fresh, fun, and uniquely mine. We’ve got a lot of exciting things planned, and I can’t wait for people to hear what we’re building. Honestly, the real comedy may come from trying to teach my father how to find SiriusXM in his car. That alone could be its own weekly series.”

“Sebastian is one of the funniest and most influential voices in comedy today. From sold-out arenas to chart-topping specials, he brings an energy and perspective that audiences relate to and connect with instantly,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer at SiriusXM. “We’re thrilled to build a new comedy destination around him and give our subscribers a place to experience his voice — and the voices he champions — every day.”

Sebastian Maniscalco has led one of the highest-grossing comedy tours in history, selling out arenas worldwide with his signature blend of physical comedy, observational humor, and vividly animated storytelling rooted in family, culture, and life’s absurdities. His latest comedy special, “It Ain’t Right,” debuted as the #1 title on Hulu within 24 hours as part of the platform’s Hularious comedy slate. In 2025, he earned the #1 highest-grossing comedy tour in Billboard’s Midyear Boxscore Report, ranked among the Top 25 global tours across all music and comedy, and finished the year as the third highest-grossing comedy tour overall. He was also the only comedian to appear on Pollstar’s Top 20 Global Concert Tours of 2025 and ranked among the Top Ten highest-grossing comedy tours of 2024, further cementing his status as one of the most influential figures in comedy today.

As the audio home to genre-defining brands like Netflix Is a Joke Radio and Comedy Central Radio, alongside top comedic talent including Conan O’Brien, Kevin Hart, Jeff Foxworthy, and Larry the Cable Guy, SiriusXM stands as the definitive destination for comedy audio.

Sebastian Maniscalco’s Comedy Radio will be available nationwide on SiriusXM channel 99, replacing SiriusXM Raw Comedy and featuring unfiltered, uncensored stand-up from some of today’s biggest names. 

“The Sebastian Maniscalco Show” will take over “The Pete and Sebastian Show” feed with its new name and format. The show will be distributed on the SiriusXM Podcast Network and available across all major podcast platforms. SiriusXM Media Canada, the company’s advertising division, will have exclusive ad sales rights to the podcast. SiriusXM Media Canada reaches over 12 million unique podcast listeners in Canada each month.

Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM for free. Click here to sign up and experience all that SiriusXM has to offer. See Offer Details. 

Thomas Rhett Scores His 25th #1 Single in Just Under 15 Years

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Thomas Rhett Scores His 25th #1 Single in Just Under 15 Years

Thomas Rhett just hit a number that very few artists in any genre ever reach. “Ain’t A Bad Life” featuring Jordan Davis has topped the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart, giving the Diamond-certified superstar his 25th career #1 single, all within 14 years of releasing his first. That’s not a hot streak. That’s an institution.

The single, co-written by Rhett alongside Ashley Gorley, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron, and Mark Trussell, brings a bright acoustic energy to an already strong album cycle. It’s the third #1 from ‘About A Woman (Deluxe),’ joining “Beautiful As You” and “After All The Bars Are Closed” at the top spot. Three #1s from a single project is a statement. The 25-track album also features collaborations with Lanie Gardner, Blake Shelton, Teddy Swims, and Tucker Wetmore.

“Hitting 25 #1s is something I never could’ve dreamed up,” said Rhett. “Getting to share it with my buddy Jordan Davis made it even more special. I’m really grateful to the fans, country radio, and everyone who’s been on this ride with me.”

Rhett’s momentum extends well beyond the chart. He’s heading out this summer on the Soundtrack to Life Tour, a 20-plus city run that includes two stadium dates in July with Niall Horan at GEODIS Park and Hersheypark Stadium. He’s also appearing on Morgan Wallen’s Still The Problem Tour and joining Luke Combs for a three-night run at Wembley Stadium in the U.K. He recently teamed with Marshmello on new single “Where We Go” and contributed a fresh version of “Georgia On My Mind” to ESPN’s official 2026 Masters Tournament campaign.

With more than 16 billion streams, eight ACM Awards including Entertainer of the Year, and five CMA Triple Play Awards, Thomas Rhett has built one of the most consistent careers in modern country music. #25 lands like he’s just getting warmed up.

Photo Gallery: Jackson Wang at Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum on April 12, 2026

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Photo Gallery: Jackson Wang at Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum on April 12, 2026

All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her through Instagram or X.

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YouTube Rolls Out New Creator Tools Designed to Help Musicians Grow Their Audience

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YouTube Rolls Out New Creator Tools Designed to Help Musicians Grow Their Audience

YouTube has quietly rolled out a meaningful batch of new features for 2026, and musicians paying attention will find several worth acting on immediately. The updates touch live streaming, content discovery, collaboration visibility, and shopping integration, covering enough ground to shift how artists manage their channels day to day.

The collaboration feature is one of the more useful additions. Creators can now add collaborators directly to videos, with those collaborators appearing beneath the video title alongside Subscribe buttons. For smaller artists looking to build audience through featured appearances or joint releases, this makes those relationships visible in a way that actually drives discovery.

Live streamers get a few notable upgrades. Practice Mode lets creators test audio, lighting, and setup before going live, with no audience present and a direct path into a real broadcast when ready. Side-by-side ads for live streams are also rolling out, running alongside the stream rather than cutting to full-screen interruptions, which keeps viewers in the moment while still generating revenue. Mobile live streams can now also auto-generate Short highlight clips, a straightforward way to extend a stream’s reach into the Shorts feed.

On the content side, A/B testing for titles and thumbnails is now available to all eligible creators, with tests launching automatically on new videos. Thumbnail file limits have jumped from 2MB to 50MB, supporting 4K uploads that hold up on larger screens. The new Effect Maker tool lets eligible creators build and publish custom effects for Shorts, opening another path to visibility and audience growth.

YouTube’s shopping integration has also expanded, with product tagging now available across long-form videos, Shorts, and live streams. It’s a direct monetization path for artists selling merchandise or gear, with minimal friction between the content and the purchase.

The Dreamboats Are Touring North America and Bringing Real Rock ‘n’ Roll With Them

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The Dreamboats Are Touring North America and Bringing Real Rock ‘n’ Roll With Them

The Dreamboats have announced their 2026 tour dates, and if you’ve never caught this quartet live, now’s the time to fix that. Originally from Canada and now based in California, the four-piece has carved out a serious reputation as one of the most exciting retro acts working today, bringing the energy and showmanship of 1950s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll to stages across North America with zero compromise.

This isn’t a tribute show or a costume party. All four members sing, play their own instruments, and deliver a full live performance packed with guitar solos behind the back, choreographed dance moves, splits, and handstands. They venture into the crowd, serenade fans, and create the kind of spontaneous, communal moments that most modern shows have completely forgotten how to deliver.

Frontman Johnny Fiacconi puts it plainly: “If the suit isn’t drenched by the end of the show, we didn’t do our job.” That commitment shows. The band has performed at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club, where The Beatles built their early reputation, and they’ve earned co-signs from people who were actually there the first time around. Ronnie Hawkins called them the best old-style rock ‘n’ roll group he’d ever seen. That carries weight.

The Dreamboats are a live act built for exactly the kind of crowd that wants to feel something. The harmonies are real, the solos are real, and the fun is genuine. Seeing them once tends to make people come back.

The 2026 tour runs from April through August, with stops across the U.S. and Canada. More dates are expected to be announced.

The Dreamboats 2026 Tour Dates:

Monday, April 13 — Las Vegas, NV — Clark County Library

Tuesday, April 14 — Kingman, AZ — Beale Street Theater

Friday, April 17 — Palm Springs, CA — Cascade Lounge

Saturday, April 25 — Santa Fe Springs, CA — Heritage Park Art Fest

Friday, May 1 — Twin Falls, ID — CSI Fine Arts Auditorium

Friday, May 29 — Northglenn, CO — Parsons Theatre

Saturday, May 30 — Parker, CO — The Schoolhouse Theater

Friday, June 5 — Bremerton, WA — Admiral Theatre

Saturday, June 13 — Mandan, ND — Buggies-N-Blues, Dykshoorn Park

Thursday, June 18 — Springfield, OH — Summer Festival, Veterans Park Amphitheater

Saturday, July 4 — Palmdale, CA — Palmdale Amphitheater

Thursday, July 9 — El Monte, CA — City of El Monte

Sunday, July 26 — Orinda, CA — Orinda Theatre

Wednesday, Aug 5 — Temple City, CA — Temple City Park

Wednesday, Aug 19 — Peterborough, ON — Peterborough Musicfest

Friday, Aug 21 — Newmarket, ON — Summerfest On Main

French Electronic Royalty Daft Punk and Justice Get the Ultimate Mashup Treatment From DJ dk darkly

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French Electronic Royalty Daft Punk and Justice Get the Ultimate Mashup Treatment From DJ dk darkly

DJ dk darkly has done what the universe never quite managed to arrange on its own. Nearly two hours of Daft Punk and Justice, woven together into a single continuous mix that treats both catalogs with the respect they deserve. The two French electronic duos have always occupied neighbouring sonic territory without ever formally colliding, and this mashup makes the case that they were always meant to share the same dancefloor.

Bruno Mars Launches ‘The Romantic Tour’ in Las Vegas With a Surprise Silk Sonic Reunion

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Bruno Mars Launches ‘The Romantic Tour’ in Las Vegas With a Surprise Silk Sonic Reunion

This weekend, 16x GRAMMY-winning global superstar Bruno Mars kicked off his record-breaking, highly anticipated global outing, The Romantic Tour, with the first of two sold-out shows in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. Marking Bruno’s first full headline tour in nearly a decade, the electrifying performance featured a career-spanning setlist of fan favorites alongside new tracks from his hit #1 Billboard album, The Romantic, released February 27, 2026, via Atlantic Records.

The show delivered a stunning production, blending cinematic staging, dynamic lighting, and immersive design elements that elevated the live experience. It opened with three fan favorites from his latest release, The Romantic—“Risk It All,” “Cha Cha Cha,” and “On My Soul.” Backed by an expanded 12-piece band, the set featured reimagined versions of hits including “24K Magic,” along with a high-energy retro remix of “Perm” and “Finesse.” “Why You Wanna Fight” brought a theatrical moment to the stage, complete with a thunderstorm, lightning effects, and a lowrider cruising down “Bruno Mars Drive.” 

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A full Silk Sonic segment with Bruno and Anderson .Paak took place midway through the show, marking the duo’s first live performance together outside of their 2022 Las Vegas residency. The five-song set opened with “Blast Off,” and continued with “777,” “Fly As Me,” and “Smokin’ Out the Window,” before closing with a stirring rendition of the chart-topping hit “Leave The Door Open.”

Spanning his extensive catalog, the show mixes new material with updated versions of fan favorites, providing a timeless, classic performance.

The show also featured support from GRAMMY Award winner Leon Thomas, who delivered an incredible set featuring favorites from his latest release, MUTT. Throughout the tour, fans can also expect performances from Victoria Monét and RAYE on select dates.

Ahead of opening night, the Las Vegas Strip and Clark County honored Bruno Mars with a series of celebrations and recognitions, highlighting his unique and lasting impact. April 10 was officially declared “Bruno Mars Day,” recognizing his deep roots and ongoing connection to the city. The festivities began with a high-energy parade down Las Vegas Blvd., which culminated in a ceremony and surprise performance at Toshiba Plaza. During the ceremony, he was presented with a key to the Las Vegas Strip—an honor reserved for those who have made a lasting contribution to the city’s cultural legacy. The presentation was led by senior officials, including Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson, reflecting the significance of the recognition and Bruno’s deep connection to Las Vegas.

In a rare tribute, Park Avenue was officially renamed Bruno Mars Drive—joining the tradition of streets dedicated to iconic entertainers in the city, including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. The recognition underscores Bruno’s longstanding relationship with Las Vegas, where he has performed for more than a decade, including his residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, which has drawn over 800,000 fans. 

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“Bruno Mars isn’t just a global superstar—he’s one of the most electrifying performers of our time, and over the past decade he’s become an integral part of Las Vegas,” said Bill Hornbuckle, CEO & President of MGM Resorts International. “From his early performances at Bellagio and MGM Grand to his record‑setting residency at Dolby Live, Bruno has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors and has created the kind of unforgettable, ‘only in Vegas’ moments that define this city. It’s only fitting that we help launch his world tour here today as we honor his extraordinary impact on Las Vegas and the energy he brings to our community.”


In a powerful moment during the ceremony, Bruno announced a $1 million donation to the future Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital, supporting lifesaving care, advanced pediatric programs, and expanded access for children and families across the state.

In the lead-up to the tour launch, a series of fan-focused moments took place around the city, including a limited-time Hello Kitty x Bruno Mars pop-up at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, where fans had the opportunity to meet Hello Kitty and shop exclusive, limited-edition merchandise, alongside Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars–themed café experiences across Las Vegas. Following its Las Vegas debut, the Hello Kitty x Bruno Mars pop-up—featuring the exclusive collection—will travel to select tour stops including Glendale, Arlington, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Toronto, and more. More details can be found on The Romantic Tour’s Instagram page, @theromanticworldtour or brunomars.com/theromanticworldtour.

The Romantic Tour now spans nearly 80 dates across North America, Europe, and the UK, cementing its place as one of the biggest global outings of the year. Notably, the tour delivered the largest single-day ticket sales in Live Nation history across North America, Europe and the UK, and set a Ticketmaster record with 2.1 million tickets sold in a single day. Originally announced with less than 40 dates, an additional 34 shows were added in response to incredible fan demand. The tour includes an extraordinary six-night run at Wembley Stadium in London, five nights at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, BC Place in Vancouver, and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, four nights at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford and GNP Seguros in Mexico City, and multi-night plays across other markets.

The tour follows the arrival of Bruno Mars’ long-awaited fourth solo album, The Romantic, which was the biggest debut album of his career. The project officially debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking his first album ever to premiere at the top spot, and second No. 1 album on the chart after Unorthodox Jukebox in more than a decade. The album also hit No. 1 on Apple’s Global Album Chart, No. 1 on Spotify’s Global Album Chart, and No. 1 on Spotify’s Top US Album Chart. Itfeatures songs including the explosive “I Just Might,” which is Bruno’s 10th No. 1 single and inaugural No. 1 debut, as well as “Risk It All,” which landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 Chart and Billboard Streaming Songs List, and hit the No.1 spot on both Apple and Spotify’s Global and US song charts. 

All North American dates on The Romantic Tour are sponsored by MGM Resorts International and The Pinky Ring at Bellagio.

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The new tour builds on an incredible few years of global performances for Mars, including his acclaimed Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM and an extensive and record-breaking international touring run throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. In early 2024, Mars became the first international artist of the 21st century to hold seven consecutive sold-out concerts at the Tokyo Dome. In the fall of 2024, he achieved the highest-grossing tour in Brazilian history, performing 14 sold-out stadium shows across Brazil, spanning five cities — Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, and Curitiba. In August of 2024, Mars also opened Los Angeles’ brand-new arena, Intuit Dome, with two sold-out performances, one of which featured a surprise on-stage duet with Lady Gaga, where they debuted the first live performance of “Die with a Smile.” 

For more information on the tour or the album, visit brunomars.com.

THE ROMANTIC TOUR 2026 DATES:
Fri, Apr 10 — Las Vegas, NV — Allegiant Stadium*#

Sat, Apr 11 — Las Vegas, NV — Allegiant Stadium*# 

Tue, Apr 14 — Glendale, AZ — State Farm Stadium*#

Wed, Apr 15 — Glendale, AZ — State Farm Stadium*# 

Sat, Apr 18 — Arlington, TX — Globe Life Field*#

Sun, Apr 19 — Arlington, TX — Globe Life Field*# 

Wed, Apr 22 — Houston, TX — NRG Stadium*#

Sat, Apr 25 — Atlanta, GA — Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field*#

Sun, Apr 26 — Atlanta, GA — Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field*# 

Wed, Apr 29 — Charlotte, NC — Bank of America Stadium*#

Sat, May 2 — Landover, MD — Northwest Stadium*#

Sun, May 3 — Landover, MD — Northwest Stadium*# 

Wed, May 6 — Nashville, TN — Nissan Stadium*#

Sat, May 9 — Detroit, MI — Ford Field*#

Sun, May 10 — Detroit, MI — Ford Field*# 

Wed, May 13 — Minneapolis, MN — U.S. Bank Stadium*#

Sat, May 16 — Chicago, IL — Soldier Field*#

Sun, May 17 — Chicago, IL — Soldier Field*#

Wed, May 20 — Columbus, OH — Ohio Stadium*#

Sat, May 23 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium*#

Sun, May 24 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium*#

Wed, May 27 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium*#

Thu, May 28 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium*# 

Sat, May 30 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium*#

Thu, Jun 18 — Paris, FR — Stade de France*^ 

Sat, Jun 20 — Paris, FR — Stade de France*^

Sun, Jun 21 — Paris, FR — Stade de France*^

Fri, Jun 26 — Berlin, DE — Olympiastadion*^

Sun, Jun 28 — Berlin, DE — Olympiastadion*^ 

Thu, Jul 2 — Amsterdam, NL — Johan Cruijff ArenA*^ 

Sat, Jul 4 — Amsterdam, NL — Johan Cruijff ArenA*^

Sun, Jul 5 — Amsterdam, NL — Johan Cruijff ArenA*^

Tue, Jul 7 — Amsterdam, NL — Johan Cruijff ArenA*^ 

Fri, Jul 10 — Madrid, ES — Riyadh Air Metropolitano*^

Sat, Jul 11 — Madrid, ES — Riyadh Air Metropolitano*^ 

Tue, Jul 14 — Milan, IT — Stadio San Siro*^

Wed, Jul 15 — Milan, IT — Stadio San Siro*^

Sat, Jul 18 — London, UK — Wembley Stadium Connected by EE*^

Sun, Jul 19 — London, UK — Wembley Stadium Connected by EE*^

Wed, Jul 22 — London, UK — Wembley Stadium Connected by EE*^ 

Fri, Jul 24 — London, UK — Wembley Stadium Connected by EE*^ 

Sat, Jul 25— London, UK — Wembley Stadium Connected by EE*^ 

Tue, Jul 28 — London, UK — Wembley Stadium Connected by EE*^ 

Fri, Aug 21 — East Rutherford, NJ — MetLife Stadium*@

Sat, Aug 22 — East Rutherford, NJ — MetLife Stadium*@

Tue, Aug 25 — East Rutherford, NJ — MetLife Stadium*@ 

Wed, Aug 26 — East Rutherford, NJ — MetLife Stadium*@ 

Sat, Aug 29 — Pittsburgh, PA — Acrisure Stadium*

Tue, Sep 1 — Philadelphia, PA — Lincoln Financial Field*@

Wed, Sep 2 — Philadelphia, PA — Lincoln Financial Field*@ 

Sat, Sep 5 — Foxborough, MA — Gillette Stadium*@

Sun, Sep 6 — Foxborough, MA — Gillette Stadium*@

Wed, Sep 9 — Indianapolis, IN — Lucas Oil Stadium*@

Sat, Sep 12 — Tampa, FL — Raymond James Stadium*@

Sun, Sep 13 — Tampa, FL — Raymond James Stadium*@ 

Wed, Sep 16 — New Orleans, LA — Caesars Superdome*@

Sat, Sep 19 — Miami, FL — Hard Rock Stadium*@

Sun, Sep 20 — Miami, FL — Hard Rock Stadium*@ 

Wed, Sep 23 — San Antonio, TX — Alamodome*@

Sat, Sep 26 — Air Force Academy, CO — Falcon Stadium at the United States Air Force Academy*@

Sun, Sep 27 — Air Force Academy, CO — Falcon Stadium at the United States Air Force Academy*@ 

Wed, Sep 30 — Inglewood, CA — SoFi Stadium* 

Fri, Oct 2 — Inglewood, CA — SoFi Stadium*@

Sat, Oct 3 — Inglewood, CA — SoFi Stadium*@

Tue, Oct 6 — Inglewood, CA — SoFi Stadium*@

Wed, Oct 7 — Inglewood, CA — SoFi Stadium*@ 

Sat, Oct 10 — Santa Clara, CA — Levi’s Stadium*@

Sun, Oct 11 — Santa Clara, CA — Levi’s Stadium*@ 

Wed, Oct 14 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place*@

Fri, Oct 16 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place*@

Sat, Oct 17 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place*@ 

Tue, Oct 20 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place* 

Wed, Oct 21 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place*

Thu Dec 3 — Mexico City, MX — Estadio GNP Seguros* 

Fri, Dec 4 — Mexico City, MX — Estadio GNP Seguros* 

Mon, Dec 7 — Mexico City, MX — Estadio GNP Seguros* 

Tue, Dec 8 — Mexico City, MX — Estadio GNP Seguros* 

* with Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee

# with Leon Thomas

^ with Victoria Monét

@ with RAYE

Billie Eilish Drops New Trailer and Poster for Her Upcoming 3D Concert Film

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Billie Eilish Drops New Trailer and Poster for Her Upcoming 3D Concert Film

Billie Eilish just dropped the new trailer and poster for Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), and the anticipation around this one is real. The concert film, directed by Eilish alongside Academy Award winner James Cameron, lands in theatres on May 8, 2026, in RealD 3D and Premium Large Formats. The trailer is out now, and it looks exactly as big as it sounds.

Paramount Pictures is releasing the film, produced by Lightstorm Earth, Darkroom Records, and Interscope Films. The footage captures Eilish’s sold-out world tour in full cinematic scope, designed from the ground up for the theatrical experience. This isn’t repurposed tour footage. Cameron’s involvement guarantees a serious technical approach to the 3D presentation.

Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ era produced some of the most compelling pop music in recent years, and seeing that material translated to a massive screen, with a live crowd and immersive audio, raises the stakes considerably. The trailer delivers on that promise.

Tickets go on sale this Thursday, April 16. Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) opens May 8, 2026.

The Lyrics That Finish Themselves

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The Lyrics That Finish Themselves

There’s a particular kind of song that stops being just a song at some point and becomes something closer to a reflex. You don’t decide to sing along — it just happens. Someone says a word, or a phrase, or even just a name, and before your brain has had a chance to weigh in, your mouth is already moving. You’re not choosing to complete the lyric. The lyric is completing itself.

A recent thread on Reddit asked a beautifully simple question: what lyrics are so embedded in the culture that someone will instantly finish them for you? The answers came flooding in, and what they reveal is something genuinely fascinating about how music works on the brain — and how certain songs stop being entertainment and start being infrastructure. Shared vocabulary. Involuntary memory. A generational fingerprint.

Here are the best examples, and what they tell us about the songs behind them.

“Tell Me Why” → “Ain’t Nothin’ But a Heartache”

The Backstreet Boys planted this so deep in the millennial brain that it fires before conscious thought. Notably, your answer tells people exactly how old you are — other generations reach for the Beatles or the Boomtown Rats instead.

“IT’S BEEN—” → “ONE WEEK SINCE YOU LOOKED AT ME”

Barenaked Ladies’ breathless, tongue-twisting opening is one of the most instantly recognisable first lines in 90s pop, and the capital letters are entirely appropriate — nobody delivers this at a normal volume.

“What’s Cooler Than Being Cool?” → “ICE COLD”

Outkast’s call-and-response from “Hey Ya” is less a lyric at this point and more a civic duty. Failure to respond correctly should probably be grounds for social ejection.

“MOVE BITCH—” → “GET OUT THE WAY”

Ludacris wrote a lot of songs. This is not his most nuanced. It is, however, the one that lives rent-free in millions of heads and emerges unbidden whenever someone is walking too slowly down a hallway.

“BECAUSE MAYBE—” → “YOU’RE GONNA BE THE ONE THAT SAVES ME”

Oasis’s “Wonderwall” has transcended song status entirely and now exists as its own cultural phenomenon. The chorus completes itself. The acoustic guitar at every house party does the rest.

“Is This the Real Life?” → “Is This Just Fantasy?”

Bohemian Rhapsody is one of the few songs where people will chain the entire opening sequence back at you, verse by verse, with full commitment, in any setting, at any hour.

“Oops—” → “I DID IT AGAIN”

Britney Spears delivered this with such precision that the pause between the two halves is now permanently encoded. The exclamation marks are non-negotiable.

“It Starts With—” → “One Thing, I Don’t Know Why”

Linkin Park’s “In the End” is so iconic that finishing it feels almost obligatory, even reverent. The opening lands differently now, and everyone in the room knows it.

“Wake Me Up—” → “Before You Go-Go” or “When September Ends” or “Inside”

A rare three-way split. Wham, Green Day, and Avicii all stake a claim, and which one surfaces first tells you everything about someone’s formative years.

“SomeBODY—” → “ONCE TOLD ME”

Smash Mouth’s “All Star” has achieved a kind of immortality that has nothing to do with quality and everything to do with cultural saturation. The capital letters on the second syllable are load-bearing.

“He Was a Boy, She Was a Girl—” → “Can I Make It Any More Obvious”

Avril Lavigne’s “Sk8er Boi” announced itself with possibly the most deadpan setup in early 2000s pop, and a generation received it with complete sincerity. Both things are true.

“Stop!” → “Collaborate and Listen” or “Hammer Time” or “In the Name of Love”

The most contested single word in pop music history. Three completely different songs, three completely different eras, all with an equal claim. Your answer is a Rorschach test.

“Galileo, Galileo—” → “Galileo Figaro, Magnificoooo”

Once again, Bohemian Rhapsody earns a second entry because it contains multitudes, and because no one has ever said “Galileo” in any context without at least one person in the room responding in falsetto.

“What Is Love?” → “Baby Don’t Hurt Me”

Haddaway solved one of philosophy’s oldest questions in 1993 and we have been living with the consequences ever since. The head-bobbing is involuntary.

“She Left Me Roses by the Stairs—” → “SURPRISES LET ME KNOW SHE CARES”

Simple Plan’s “Addicted” is the kind of lyric that sounds completely earnest when you’re fourteen and slightly unhinged when you’re thirty, and yet the response comes anyway.

“First Things First—” → “I’m the Realist”

Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” had such a specific cadence that even people who can’t tell you anything else about the song know exactly what follows that opening line.

“It’s Getting Hot in Here—” → “So Take Off All Your Clothes”

Nelly delivered this with such confidence that an entire generation of millennials has been involuntarily completing it in their heads at inappropriate moments for over two decades.

“When I Was a Young Boy—” → “My Father Took Me into the City” My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade” opens with such theatrical gravity that even people who went through their emo phase and came out the other side can’t help but respond.

“Don’t Name Your Kid Jolene—”

Not a lyric completion so much as a social fact: anyone named Jolene has spent their entire life having their name sung back at them three additional times by strangers. Dolly Parton’s fault entirely, and she should feel great about it.

“Is It Too Late Now to Say—” → “SORRY”

Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” ends its title question with such conviction that the answer arrives before you’ve decided to give it. The all-caps delivery is, again, non-negotiable.

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That Eric Alper

Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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