Music
Stevie Nicks, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez Memorabilia Part Of MusiCares Holiday Auction
Stevie Nicks, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez Memorabilia Part Of MusiCares Holiday Auction Demi Lovato — photo via Grammy Museum eBay pageTickets to attend the 60th Grammy Awards as well as autographed items from the likes of Stevie Nicks, The Weeknd and Selena Gomez are part of the MusiCares holiday season auction. MusiCares is the music industry charity…
Shana Falana on New Song and Video: 'This is about as political as I get'
Shana Falana on New Song and Video: 'This is about as political as I get' Shana Falana — photo providedBrookyln, New York alternative musician Shana Falana is hoping to unleash an "army of love" with her new video for the song "Cool Kids," penned in support of marginalized people. The immensely catchy song from Falana's 2016 Here Comes The Wave…
Q&A: Rock Band Fast Romantics Create Get Loved Project
Q&A: Rock Band Fast Romantics Create Get Loved Project Fast Romantics — photo providedFast Romantics want to add some positive vibes to your day. More specifically, the Toronto-via-Calgary modern-rock band want to share your feel-good stories, be they big or small, as part of their recently unveiled Get Loved project. According to the band, which…
Q&A: Loreena McKennett's First New Song in 11 Years is Remembrance Day Benefit Tribute
Q&A: Loreena McKennett's First New Song in 11 Years is Remembrance Day Benefit Tribute Loreena McKennitt — photo courtesy of the artist.Loreena McKennitt’s first new song in 11 years is benefitting the Support Our Troops Fund. “Breaking of the Sword,” a heartfelt Remembrance Day ballad by the Canadian singer, harpist, keyboardist and composer who…
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Names Live Nation Leading Employer for LGBTQ
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Names Live Nation Leading Employer for LGBTQ The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has named concert promotion agency Live Nation Entertainment one of the best places to work for LGBTQ employees and their allies. The corporation scored 100 percent on HRC’s 2018 Corporate Equality Index with regards to its company…
WATCH: Milck Unites Sexual Assault Survivors for 'Quiet' Video, Starts Fund
WATCH: Milck Unites Sexual Assault Survivors for 'Quiet' Video, Starts Fund Milck — photo credit: Jen RosensteinAs she claims on her YouTube page, Milck sings “for the relentless, the vulnerable and the brave.” As such, in light of all the women who have come forward with their stories of sexual abuse and harassment by film mogul Harvey…
LISTEN: Loreena McKennitt Pens Mother-Son Song in Honour of Fallen Soldiers
LISTEN: Loreena McKennitt Pens Mother-Son Song in Honour of Fallen Soldiers Loreena McKennitt — photo courtesy of the artist.Releasing her first new song in six years, Canadian singer, songwriter and harpist Loreena McKennitt will donate all Canadian digital sales proceeds of “Breaking of the Sword” to the Support Our Troops Fund, which provides financial…
Robert Plant: Lampedusa and Refugee Crisis "Still Pretty Close to Me"
Robert Plant: Lampedusa and Refugee Crisis "Still Pretty Close to Me" Robert Plant — photo courtesy of Warner Music Canada.Robert Plant was one of the guest artists on Emmylou Harris’ Lampedusa: Concerts For Refugees Tour last year, which raised money for the worldwide refugee crisis and recently wrapped up its 2017 edition. The former Led…
Metallica Will Headline Huge Benefit Concert to Help San Francisco Area Residents Affected By Wildfires
Metallica Will Headline Huge Benefit Concert to Help San Francisco Area Residents Affected By Wildfires Metallica's James Hetfield — image capture via Metallica TV YouTube channelMetallica will headline a massive benefit concert to support those who've been impacted by the recent wildfires that devastated the North Bay area near San Francisco, California…
David Foster Foundation's 30th Miracle Gala Raises $10.2 Million In Vancouver
David Foster Foundation's 30th Miracle Gala Raises $10.2 Million In Vancouver Oprah Winfrey, Jim Pattison and David Foster at the 30th annual David Foster Foundation Miracle Gala — photo providedThe David Foster Foundation raised $10.2 million to support needy families at the organization's 30th anniversary Miracle Gala & Concert held Oct. 21 at…
WATCH: Gord Downie Wanted to Protect Our Water
WATCH: Gord Downie Wanted to Protect Our Water Gord Downie performs at the 2014 Waterkeeper Gala — photo by George PimentalThe death of Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie on Oct. 17 not only meant the loss of one of Canada's foremost advocates for indigenous reconciliation. It also meant the loss of one of Lake Ontario's highest profile water protector…
Dolly Parton Donates Money and Books for Hurricane Relief Efforts
Dolly Parton Donates Money and Books for Hurricane Relief Efforts Dolly Parton reads to children — photo providedDolly Parton has pitched in to support relief efforts for areas of the United States and its territories that have been affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria this past September. The country music star behind such hits as "Jolene" and "9 to 5…
Andy Kim Rounds Up Pagliaro, Sexsmith, Platinum Blonde, Members of Strumbellas for Christmas Fundraiser
Andy Kim Rounds Up Pagliaro, Sexsmith, Platinum Blonde, Members of Strumbellas for Christmas Fundraiser Andy Kim — courtesy photo.“Sugar Sugar” hitmaker Andy Kim returns for his lucky number 13 charity Christmas show, Dec. 6 at Toronto’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre, with an assortment of guests, including Ron Sexsmith, Michel Pagliaro, Platium Blonde,…
Midnight Oil To Perform Benefit Show To Support Oceans
Midnight Oil To Perform Benefit Show To Support Oceans Midnight Oil #OneForTheOceans logo — graphic via Midnight OilVeteran rock band Midnight Oil, whose lead singer Peter Garrett gave Samaritanmag an exclusive Canadian interview, will perform a special #OneForTheOceans benefit show in Fremantle, Australia on Oct. 29 to raise money to support marine…
Jazz Singer Gigi Launches Music Series in Support of Women's College Hospital
Jazz Singer Gigi Launches Music Series in Support of Women's College Hospital Gigi — photo credit: Kerry ShawToronto jazz singer Genevieve “Gigi” Marentette hopes to raise $10,000 over four seasons for Women's College Hospital through her new music series. The first edition, entitled Women In Jazz, is Oct. 20 at Gallery 345. “During my 40th year of…