90’s Nostalgia presents: Electric Circus: Diva’s and Drag Queens, featuring Estelle, Kiesza, Robin S and more – June 25, 2022 (Vaughan)

posted Wednesday, June 22, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Music, Pride, Queer, Toronto

Electric Circus: Diva’s and Drag Queens , presented by 90’s Nostalgia, takes place June 25th, 2022 (Pride Weekend) featuring an all-female musical lineup, that includes Estelle, Adassa, Dev, and Canadian artists Kiesza, Rêve, Delaney Jane, and up and coming artist Laraw. The 90’s Stage features Juno award winner Simone Denny, Robin S (Show me Love), Charvoni of Black […]

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ABBA is back with “ABBA: The Movie” theatrical screenings, collector edition music compilations, and 50th anniversary concerts

posted Saturday, May 7, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Film, Music

ABBA are having a bit of a thing this year. 50 years after their massive debut across the airwaves and stages around the world, the Swedish pop quartet are releasing new music, performing live shows in London, UK, having global theatrical screenings of their 1970s concert film, and have a slew of collector edition music […]

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David Sedaris – an evening of readings and recollections – March 25, 2022

posted Friday, March 25, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Comedy

David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, regular National Public Radio, and New Yorker magazine contributor, did a reading at Meridian Hall in Toronto following the release of his newest books, The Best of Me and A Carnival of Snackery. This was a special preview for this multi-city […]

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Toronto’s “Mouth Congress” releases long-awaited album, with two local area live performances

posted Friday, December 10, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Music, Queer

Toronto’s Mouth Congress — friends Paul Bellini and Scott Thompson of Kids In The Hall fame — wrote and recorded hundreds of songs between 1984 and 1988 without ever putting out a proper release. Alongside various cohorts and conspirators, the band drew on their experiences as gay men in the ‘80s to craft hilariously crude punk songs that run the […]

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Drake and Live Nation’s Music Venue “History” opens in Toronto

posted Thursday, November 4, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events

Toronto’s newest venue, History officially opens its doors on November 7, 2021. A collaboration between Live Nation Canada and Toronto rapper Drake, the live entertainment venue will be home to hundreds of premier concerts and events each year. Located at 1663 Queen Street East in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood, the 2,500-capacity world-class venue is quickly establishing […]

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Meet The Queens, as Canada’s Drag Race Season 2 begins October 14, 2021

posted Monday, September 20, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Drag, Television

They’re back! The fierce and fiery cast of 12 Canadian queens competing to become Canada’s next Drag Superstar have been announced, as CANADA’S DRAG RACE returns for its 10-episode sophomore season on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. ET, with new episodes rolling out Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET. Each episode of CANADA’S DRAG RACE tests […]

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New Music This Week You Need To Hear!

posted Wednesday, August 4, 2021

by: Kenney Fitzpatrick in Celebrity, Lesbian, Music, Online Events, Pride, Queer, Streaming Online

Welcome to August! How can we possibly be headed towards the end of summer already when it feels like it hasn’t even started?? Cruel! But at least we have great music releases to keep us motivated and fill us with joy. And this week we have some incredible releases to run down. So strap in […]

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Queer Artists You Need to Hear: PRIDE 2021 Part Three

posted Thursday, July 29, 2021

by: Kenney Fitzpatrick in Activism, Celebrity, Music, Pride, Queer, Toronto, Trans, Uncategorized

June is designated the official international Pride Month. but it’s also the month that so many queer music artists release music because naturally. It’s one of the few times per year that they may get major notice for their work. While mainstream artists flood the airwaves, LGBTQ music artists are often overlooked, ignored or relegated […]

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Andy Warhol exhibition at the AGO runs July 21 to October 24, 2021 (includes review)

posted Tuesday, July 20, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Art Gallery, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Toronto

In 1964, Andy Warhol founded “The Factory,” his 47th Street Manhattan studio, where he surrounded himself with artists, musicians, writers and underground celebrities. This summer, to celebrate the blockbuster exhibition Andy Warhol opening on July 21, the AGO brings together a similar group of dynamic creatives to explore the artist’s legacy and the enduring appeal of Pop […]

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Queer Artists You Need to Hear: PRIDE 2021 Part Two

posted Tuesday, July 6, 2021

by: Kenney Fitzpatrick in Celebrity, Music, Pride, Queer, Uncategorized

June is designated the official international Pride Month. but it’s also the month that so many queer music artists release music because naturally. It’s one of the few times per year that they may get major notice for their work. While mainstream artists flood the airwaves, LGBTQ music artists are often overlooked, ignored or relegated […]

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