On Mother’s Day, the Toronto Revellers, led by former NBA star Jamaal Magloire, hosted a heartwarming event to honor mothers, with Marion Magloire, Jamaal’s mother, receiving special recognition. The event, held at the Scarborough mas camp on 2206 Eglinton Avenue East, saw hundreds of mothers and supporters gather to celebrate the spirit of motherhood. From […]
In what has become one of the most talked-about conflicts in recent hip-hop history, Drake and Kendrick Lamar find themselves embroiled in a heated feud that may have recently taken a dangerous turn. Escalating to the point where law enforcement had to address it after a security guard was shot outside Drake’s Toronto residence. Their […]
By Lincoln DePradine Trinidadian-Canadian performer Henry “Cosmos’’ Gomez maintains a hectic schedule on the entertainment circuit, including the calypso fraternity. In this spring and summer season, he’ll be spearheading a series of activities as president of the Organization of Calypso Performing Artists (OCPA). “We have quite a few things happening,’’ Gomez, a former Calypso Monarch […]
Reggae singer Gramps Morgan has revealed details surrounding the unexpected death of his brother, Peetah Morgan, the lead vocalist of Morgan Heritage, who passed away two months ago. Speaking in an interview with Onstage’s Winford Williams at the Love and Harmony Cruise 2024, Gramps Morgan disclosed that Peetah Morgan succumbed to an exceptionally rare medical […]
By Lincoln DePradine Only days are left before performers submit videos that could allow them to win cash prizes and gain a spot on the stage of one of Toronto’s major annual summer events, JerkFest – the International Jerk Food and Music Festival that’s hosted by the not-for-profit Caribbean Promotions Arts and Culture Inc. Organizers, […]
By Stephen Weir Too bad Dr. Hinds doesn’t make house calls because the May 17 Bloom into Power luncheon, featuring the famed Soca singer, is sold out. If you don’t already have a ticket, you’re out of luck to hear Alison Hinds speak at this non-profit. The organizers plan to hold a luncheon next year, […]
Review by Neil Armstrong When the curtain came down on the opening night of the Canadian Opera Company production Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti, there was sustained rapturous applause from the audience clearly pleased with the performance. They welcomed the colourful adaptation from acclaimed French-Canadian creative duo Barbe & Doucet who transposed “the opera’s storyline […]
by Stephen Weir You may want to address Alison Hinds as Dr. Hinds if you are a woman attending Toronto’s May 19th “Bloom into Power” luncheon. Hinds, the famed soca singer from Barbados, received an honorary degree from the University of the West Indies last November and is still embracing the title of Doctor. The […]
By Stephen Weir Photos by Gilbert Medina They won last year. Can they do it again? Judging by last Saturday night’s band launch, Carnival Nationz has a good shot at the Band of the Year title when they hit the road at the August 3rd 2024 Grande Parade. Section leader Curtis Eustace told the Caribbean […]
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is thrilled to announce an enchanting evening of cricket and culture titled “A Night with the Knights,” scheduled to light up the Galaxy Grand Convention Centre in Brampton on Friday, May 10th, at 6:00 p.m. This family-friendly event promises a unique blend of sports and entertainment, featuring four of […]
