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JP Saxe's North American tour cancelled over low ticket sales despite online appeal

JP Saxe's North American tour cancelled over low ticket sales despite online appeal

TORONTO — A Toronto singer-songwriter who was set to tour North America this fall says he's cancelled his series of concerts over sluggish ticket sales and the high cost of life on the road.
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Drake officially cancels postponed Australia, New Zealand shows after months of delay

Drake officially cancels postponed Australia, New Zealand shows after months of delay

TORONTO — Five months after Drake backed out of concerts in Australia and New Zealand, his fans are set to get their money back.
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Abbotsford, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show, citing protests

Abbotsford, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show, citing protests

ABBOTSFORD — The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia's Fraser Valley says it will not issue a permit for a concert by Sean Feucht, becoming the latest Canadian cancellation for the American Christian musician who's outspoken in the Make America Gr
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Rising costs, slow ticket sales put JP Saxe's North American tour in jeopardy

Rising costs, slow ticket sales put JP Saxe's North American tour in jeopardy

TORONTO — JP Saxe was ready to roll across North America this fall on his latest concert tour, but those plans are now hanging by a thread as the Grammy-nominated musician confronts sluggish ticket sales and the soaring cost of life on the road.
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'Come, please:' Chappell Roan's Saskatchewan lyric lights up LGBTQ+ fans

'Come, please:' Chappell Roan's Saskatchewan lyric lights up LGBTQ+ fans

REGINA — American pop star Chappell Roan is creating excitement in an often-overlooked Canadian province, with her latest single supercharging fans in Saskatchewan's LGBTQ+ community.
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Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry concert days after dining together in Montreal

Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry concert days after dining together in Montreal

MONTREAL — Justin Trudeau was spotted in the crowd at Katy Perry’s concert in Montreal on Wednesday night, days after duo dined together in the city.
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Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

A Katy Perry superfan is basking in newfound fame after a video of him meeting the pop star garnered nearly a million views online.
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B.C. city has 'increased concerns' on safety for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show

B.C. city has 'increased concerns' on safety for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show

A British Columbia city said it has "increased concerns" about public safety over an upcoming concert by an American Christian musician who's outspoken in the Make America Great Again movement.
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Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau dine together in Montreal restaurant Le Violon

Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau dine together in Montreal restaurant Le Violon

MONTREAL — Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry have sent tongues wagging after the two dropped by a Montreal restaurant for a meal this week.
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Mustafa, Lou-Adriane Cassidy among contenders for first Polaris Song Prize

Mustafa, Lou-Adriane Cassidy among contenders for first Polaris Song Prize

TORONTO — Mustafa's heartfelt "Gaza is Calling" and Lou-Adriane Cassidy's theatrical "Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi" are among the five contenders for the inaugural Polaris Song Prize.
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