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The First Trailer for ‘Long Shot’

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Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) is a gifted and free-spirited journalist with an affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) is one of the most influential women in the world. Smart, sophisticated, and accomplished, she’s a powerhouse diplomat with a talent for… well, mostly everything. The two have nothing in common, except that she was his babysitter and childhood crush. When Fred unexpectedly reconnects with Charlotte, he charms her with his self-deprecating humor and his memories of her youthful idealism. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte impulsively hires Fred as her speechwriter, much to the dismay of her trusted advisors. A fish out of water on Charlotte’s elite team, Fred is unprepared for her glamorous lifestyle in the limelight. However, sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents.

Long Shot is in theaters May 3, 2019, and stars Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Andy Serkis, June Diane Raphael, with Bob Odenkirk, and Alexander SkarsgĆ„rd

Mashup of ā€˜I Ran (So Far Away)’ by A Flock of Seagulls With Heavy Metal Guitar Riffs

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Andy Rehfeldt created ā€œA Flock of Metalā€, a brilliant mashup of the A Flock of Seagulls 1982 song ā€œI Ran (So Far Away)ā€ with his own heavy metal guitar riff, making the original classic song even more explosive.

Meet Piano Pat and the Sip ā€˜n Dip Mermaids

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Piano Pat has been a staple live piano bar entertainer at the Sip ā€˜n Dip Lounge in Great Falls, Montana, for over 50 years. At the sprightly age of 84, Pat still entertains guests with piano renditions of Johnny Cash and Elvis songs as mermaids twirl gracefully behind the bar. Mermaids? That’s right, we said MERMAIDS. Watch the full video to learn more.

When And Where To Watch And Listen To The 2019 Juno Awards And Music Day On CBC

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Canada’s public broadcaster will celebrate the second annualĀ MUSIC DAY ON CBCĀ onĀ Sunday, March 17Ā with a lineup of special music programming starting atĀ 3 p.m. ETĀ onĀ CBCĀ and the freeĀ CBC GemĀ streaming service and atĀ 6 a.m.Ā onĀ CBC Music.Ā CBC Radio OneĀ will also carry select music programming throughout the day. TheĀ JUNO AwardsĀ will be live in all time zones across Canada from London, ON, atĀ 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PTĀ onĀ CBC,Ā CBC Radio One, CBC Music,Ā CBC Gem streaming serviceĀ in Canada and globally onĀ cbcmusic.ca/junos.Ā Ā 

For a schedule of when and where to watch and listen to the 2019 JUNO Awards in each time zone, please visit:Ā cbcmusic.ca/junos.

New toĀ MUSIC DAY ON CBCĀ this year are two one-hour television specials,Ā LONDON CALLINGĀ andĀ CBC MUSIC PRESENTS: HEADLINES.Ā LONDON CALLINGĀ airs on CBC atĀ 5 p.m. ETĀ and is available to stream now onĀ CBC Gem, diving into the stories of the musicians with a connection to the 2019 JUNO Host City – London, Ontario. Hosted byĀ Amanda Parris,Ā LONDON CALLINGĀ will feature the likes of Guy Lombardo, producer Jack Richardson, Shad, The Band, Justin Bieber, and more.Ā CBC MUSIC PRESENTS: HEADLINESĀ is an essential refresher of the biggest, best and weirdest music headlines since last year’s JUNO Awards, airing atĀ 6 p.m. ETĀ on CBC and is available to stream now onĀ CBC Gem.

MUSIC DAY ON CBCĀ is part of CBC Music’s extensive JUNO 365 programming, which shines a spotlight on homegrown music from all genres throughout the entire year. The full radio and television schedule forĀ MUSIC DAY ON CBCĀ can be found atĀ cbcmusic.ca/junos.

Available to stream onĀ cbcmusic.ca/junos,Ā CBC Gem, and CBC Music’sĀ Facebook,Ā TwitterĀ andĀ YouTubeĀ pages, CBC Music will also be live before and after the award show from theĀ JUNO AWARDS RED CARPETĀ andĀ CBC MUSIC PRESENTS PLAYLIST LIVEĀ event. On Sunday, March 17 at 7 p.m. ET, tune into the live stream, hosted byĀ Raina Douris, to see JUNO nominees, presenters and performers walk the red carpet ahead of the awards. Following the awards, fans can stream the legendaryĀ CBC MUSIC PRESENTS PLAYLIST LIVEĀ event starting at 10:30 p.m. ET, where a lineup of nominees will take the stage to close out JUNO Week at London Music Hall.

The JUNO Gala Dinner &Ā Awards Presented by SOCANĀ will takeĀ place on Saturday, March 16, 2019 and will be hosted byĀ Ben Kowalewicz, lead singer of the seven-time JUNO Award-winning band Billy Talent, and co-hosted by CBC Music’sĀ Julie Nesrallah. The event will feature the presentation ofĀ 36 JUNO Awards and will be live streamed starting at 6 p.m. ET atĀ cbcmusic.ca/junos, onĀ CBC GemĀ and CBC Music’sĀ Facebook,Ā TwitterĀ andĀ YouTubeĀ pages.

CBC will keep the focus on Canadian music throughout JUNO Week, leading up to March 17, with special events in London in partnership with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) includingĀ qLIVE at the JUNOSĀ withĀ Tom PowerĀ on Thursday, March 14,Ā JUNO Cup Presented by CBC SportsĀ on Friday, March 15, andĀ JUNOfest Presented by CBC MusicĀ in different venues across London on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. On Saturday, March 16,Ā Junior JUNOS Presented with CBC KidsĀ will be at Wolf Performance Halll at 10 a.m. andĀ JUNO Fan Fare Powered by Live Nation Canada and CBC MusicĀ will be at CF Masonville Place at 12 p.m..Ā Ā On Sunday,Ā JUNO Songwriters’ CircleĀ Presented by SOCAN in Association with Canadian Music Publishers’ AssociationĀ hosted by Alan Doyle andĀ Tom PowerĀ will be live on CBC Radio One and CBC Music at 12 p.m. ET, and the event will stream live atĀ cbcmusic.ca/junos. The 48th annual JUNO Awards and JUNO Week 2019 kicked off this week in London, ON and runs through March 17, 2019.

JUNO TVĀ is set to provide an all access pass to viewers with two exclusive live streams atĀ junoawards.ca/liveĀ on Sunday, March 17, starting at 5 p.m. ET as Lana Gay from Indie88 hosts the JUNO TV Red Carpet show.Ā Ā The exclusive access will continue backstage when Lana Gay hosts the JUNO TV Live Backstage show starting at 8 p.m. ET.Ā The JUNO TV promo video is availableĀ hereĀ and fans can send their questions via social media in advance using #JUNOTVLive.

This year for the first time, JUNO TV is producing a Content Studio on Saturday and Sunday night for JUNO 365 content, as well they are workingĀ with acclaimed photographer and 2019 JUNO Awards nominee Matt Barnes in an exclusive backstage Portrait Studio.Ā Ā Stay tuned to The JUNO Awards social media channels for exciting content premiering throughout the year.Ā  The JUNO TV live streams, Matt Barnes Photography Portrait Studio and Content Studio are funded through the support of Ontario Creates.

 

Play for the Planet: Bullfrog Power, CARAS and musicians take action on climate change

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Bullfrog Power, a Spark Power company, and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS) are partnering to bullfrogpower 2019 JUNO Week with clean, renewable energy. This year’s JUNO Week will be held fromĀ March 11 to 17, 2019Ā inĀ London, ON.

Bullfrog Power is also partnering with Canadian musicians to help them take environmental action and reduce the carbon footprint of their Canadian tours. This year, East Coast musicianĀ Tara MacLeanĀ is bullfrogpowering her 2019 tour with green electricity.

Generating electricity from a blend of wind and low-impact hydropower; Bullfrog Power will provide the JUNOS with 290MWH of green power [fed] into the grid to match the amount of conventional electricity used—enough clean power to run more than 1,270 Canadian homes for one week.

The emissions reductions achieved by CARAS choosing green power is the equivalent of taking 530 cars off the road for one week! These positive impacts are why CARAS chooses Bullfrog Power for the JUNOS year-after-year. In addition, whenever possible, CARAS reduces resource consumption, manages waste and opts for socially and environmentally responsible goods and services.

Over the past decade, Bullfrog Power has been proud to partner with major Canadian musicians including:Ā Anne Murray,Ā Billy Talent, Blue Rodeo,Ā Dave Carroll,Ā Dave Gunning, k-os,Ā Sam Roberts Band, The Sheepdogs, and The Tragically Hip have who have demonstrated their support for green energy by bullfrogpowering their homes, tours, concerts or companies. Through their partnerships with Bullfrog Power, these Canadian icons support renewable energy, reduce their carbon emission footprints, and help inspire action to reduce climate change.

 

2019 Juno Awards pay tribute to Johnny Cash’s longtime manager, Canadian Saul Holiff

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The 2019 Juno Awards, which will be broadcast live from London, Ontario, will pay tribute to the late Saul Holiff, a London native.

The CBC will air ā€œLondon Calling,ā€ a profile of famous Londoners in music, on Sunday, March 17, at 5:00 PM EST. The Junos follow the news at 8:00 PM EST.

Saul Holiff hired June Carter and put her with Johnny Cash. Johnny proposed to June in London. Holiff, who was among the first to bring live Rock ’n Roll to Canada, started booking Cash in 1958. He was Cash’s personal manager from 1961 to 1973.

The program will feature audio, video, and photos from the Saul Holiff Archive at the University of Victoria Libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives. Holiff was awarded ā€œthe first Juno awardā€ for ā€œCanadian Music Industry Man of the Yearā€œ in 1970.

Interest in the Canadian behind the Man in Black has grown over time. In addition to a documentary and a recent book about Holiff, several films and television projects have recently licensed material from the archive, including: ReMastered: Tricky Dick and The Man In Black on Netflix, The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash directed by Thom Zimny, and Johnny Cash: American Rebel, seen on CMT.

Tickets now on sale for CBC Music Presents Playlist Live 2019

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Since its inception in 2015,Ā CBC Music Presents Playlist LiveĀ is known within the music industry as the ultimate show to attend after the JUNO Awards. Best known for showcasing a hybrid of incredible Canadian music talent under one roof, eachĀ CBC Music Presents Playlist LiveĀ show is a one time experience with walk-on performances and epic collaborations featuring legendary Canadian music icons alongside today’s leading talent.

Traditionally, a VIP, invitation-only event, a limited run of general admission tickets for this year’s show are available for the first time. The event takes place immediately following the JUNO Awards onĀ Sunday, March 17thĀ at the London Music Hall (185 Queens Avenue,Ā London, ON). Doors open atĀ 9:00 PMĀ and the show begins atĀ 10:30 PM. Limited tickets are available throughĀ TicketmasterĀ starting onĀ Friday, March 8thĀ atĀ 10:00 AMĀ forĀ $40.00Ā (CAD).

PreviousĀ CBC Music Presents Playlist LiveĀ eventsĀ have featured over 100 songs fromĀ Canada’sĀ Playbook performed by artists such asĀ Brett Kissel, Michee Me,Ā William Prince,Ā Jim Cuddy,Ā Scott Helman,Ā Carole Pope,Ā Chad Brownlee,Ā Megan Patrick,Ā Nuella Charles, Swollen Members,Ā Nick Gilder,Ā Max Kerman,Ā Ben Kowalewicz, Cadence Weapon, Tasha the Amazon, Gord Bamford andĀ Steven Page.

OnĀ Sunday, March 17th, 24 artists will take the stage for a live, 2-hour mini music festivalĀ lineupĀ celebrating the best in Canadian Music.Ā More details on the show’s performers will be announced prior to the event.

This year’sĀ PlaylistĀ theme features songs that were written or performed by Canadian women, inviting each artist to perform one original and one cover song from the theme list.

Presented byĀ CBC Music,Ā the show will stream live atĀ CBCMusic.ca/junos,Ā the freeĀ CBC GemĀ streaming service, andĀ CBC Music’sĀ Facebook,Ā TwitterĀ andĀ YouTubeĀ pages.Ā Together,Ā ent!Ā andĀ CBC MusicĀ have set the standards for a truly Canadian show ensuring talent showcased includes 50% gender parity and 30% diversity – guaranteeing an inclusive and distinct program.

Arkells, Bahamas among final list of performers and presenters announced for The 2019 JUNO Awards

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The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and CBC today announced the final list of performers and presenters to appear onĀ TheĀ 2019 JUNO AwardsĀ Broadcast, hosted byĀ Sarah McLachlan.Ā The 2019 JUNO AwardsĀ will be live from Budweiser Gardens inĀ London, ONĀ onĀ Sunday, March 17Ā atĀ 8 PM ETand broadcast liveĀ onĀ CBC,Ā CBC Radio One,Ā CBC Music,Ā the freeĀ CBC Gem streaming service, and globally atĀ cbcmusic.ca/junos.

Critically acclaimed rock ‘n’ roll band, four-time JUNO Award winners and four-time 2019 nomineesĀ Arkells; gifted guitarist and melodist, two-time JUNO Award winnerĀ Bahamas; popular hip-hop recording artist and three-time 2019 JUNO Award nomineeĀ NAVĀ and host of the evening, 12-time JUNO Award winner and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee,Ā Sarah McLachlanĀ (alongside JUNO Award winnersĀ Whitehorse) will all grace the stage forĀ Canada’sĀ most exciting night in music. These talented artists will join previously confirmed performers bülow, Cœur de Pirate and Loud,Ā Corey Hart,Ā Jeremy DutcherĀ withĀ Blake Pouliot, Loud Luxury and The Reklaws.

The 2019 JUNO Award presenters include:Ā Amanda Parris, host ofĀ CBC Arts:Ā Exhibitionists,Ā The Filmmakers,Ā From the VaultsĀ andĀ Marvin’s RoomĀ on CBC Music, three-time 2019 JUNO Award nomineeĀ Hubert Lenoir,Ā Canada’sĀ Godfather of hip-hopĀ Maestro Fresh Wes, political satirist and authorĀ Rick Mercer, award-winning Toronto Star journalist, author and the 2018Ā CBC Massey Lecturer,Ā Tanya Talaga, and in a special MusiCounts segment hostĀ Sarah McLachlanĀ will present alongsideĀ Meriel Reed, a young artist and member of MusiCounts recipient organization London Girls Rock Camp.

Sarah McLachlan, will also induct legendary singer-songwriterĀ Corey HartĀ into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Additional award presenters for the evening feature some of the most notable names inĀ Canada:,Ā 2019 Humanitarian Award Presented by Music Canada recipient and Canadian iconĀ David Foster,Ā singer-songwriter, broadcaster, composer, activist and 2019 JUNO Award nomineeĀ Elisapie Isaac,Ā cross-genre sensation and 2018 JUNO Breakthrough Artist of the Year award winnerĀ Jessie Reyez,Ā up-and-coming recordingĀ artist and 2019 JUNO Award nomineeĀ KILLY,Ā Simu LiuĀ of CBC’s award-winning comedyĀ Kim’s Convenience, Olympic Gold winning figure skaterĀ Tessa Virtue, andĀ The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez,Ā MinisterĀ of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.

Wild Child: Michelle Treacy is the Sixth Chosen Artist on Season 2 of CTV’s THE LAUNCH to Release a New, Original Song

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As announced tonight on CTV’sĀ THE LAUNCH,Ā pop artistĀ Michelle TreacyĀ fromĀ Ottawawas chosen by world-renowned music executive andĀ CEO/Founder of Big Machine Label GroupĀ Scott Borchetta, QuĆ©bec pop iconĀ Marie-Mai,Ā celebrity mentorĀ Bebe Rexha, and producerĀ Nile RodgersĀ to launch the new original single “Emotional.”Ā The sixth single from the smash-hit music seriesĀ was released to radio stations across the country immediately following tonight’s broadcast. The song is also available now on music services everywhere. Encore presentations ofĀ THE LAUNCHĀ airĀ SaturdaysĀ atĀ 8 p.m.Ā ET/PTĀ on CTV andĀ SundaysĀ atĀ 11 a.m. ETĀ on Much (visitĀ CTV.caĀ andĀ Much.comĀ to confirm local listings)Ā and is streaming now on the CTV app.

“I just got launched and I have a song with Nile Rodgers! I feel like I’ve grown so much in this process, which is surreal because it’s all happening so fast,” saidĀ Michelle Treacy.

Following the audition process with emerging artistsĀ Adrian Chalifour,Ā Del Hartley,Ā Sarah Carmosino,Ā WILL, andĀ Michelle Treacy – the mentors chose WILL and Michelle Treacy as the two artists to record and perform their own versions of “Emotional” in front of a live studio audience.

HideSeek is Today’s Real Life Recess for Adults

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Inspired by childhood nostalgia, HideSeek, located atĀ 1305 Dundas Street West,Ā Toronto,Ā is an immersive pop-up experience making its way to downtownĀ TorontoĀ this spring. Scheduled to open onĀ Saturday, March 30, 2019Ā for two months, HideSeek transforms 7,000 square feet into a multi-sensory adventure that fulfills the universal dream of adulthood: to feel like a kid again.

HideSeek invites guests of all ages to rediscover the carefree spirit of childhood play, as they explore 45 minutes of quintessential whimsy and imagination. Occupying vacant retail space inĀ Toronto’sĀ Dundas WestĀ neighbourhood, the pop-up is produced by a team of local designers, artists and dreamers who have curated each interaction to be reminiscent of playful childhood activities.

“As we age, we naturally take on more responsibility and stressors. But who’s to say we can’t relive the sense of freedom and curiosity we felt throughout childhood,” explainsĀ Lee Davis, founder of HideSeek. According to Davis, HideSeek aims to elicit the timeless sensation of nostalgia through the use of all five senses. “We’ve created a space encouraging society to press pause in their day and experience the playful activities and sensations we not only felt, but celebrated as children.”

HideSeek is comprised of 12 multi-dimensional rooms, each made up of installations that will captivate guests on their self-guided tour. Guests will enter a world of lingering bliss as they wander through a glow-in-the-dark galaxy filled with 10,000 stars, and get cozy in a larger-than-life-size pillow fort to relive the comfort of youth. Every corner of HideSeek is guaranteed to excite in person and impress in photos, with rooms bursting with bubbles and ceiling-to-floor slinkies that have a life of their own.

“In today’s digital age, it’s easy to lose sight of how much active play contributed to our lives as children,” expressesĀ Emanuel Katsnelson, COO of HideSeek. “HideSeek provides our experience-driven economy with the opportunity to change the way we’re entertained—it’s the ultimate sensory experience.”

Tickets to HideSeekĀ areĀ $25Ā plus taxes and fees, and are available for pre-sale purchase by American ExpressĀ® Cardmembers startingĀ Monday, March 11, 2019Ā atĀ 10:00 a.m.

General admission tickets go on saleĀ Thursday, March 14, 2019Ā atĀ 10:00 a.m.Ā viaĀ www.gohideseek.com/tickets