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Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick dribbles the ball during the second half of a pre-season NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Chicago. In his first ever NBA pre-season, Dick promised himself to put in long hours at the Toronto Raptors’ training facilities and do whatever his coaches asked of him. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Marton

Drake’s video collaboration with Raptor rookie a locker room coincidence

Gradey Dick’s music video debut with Toronto pop star happened by chance

Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick dribbles the ball during the second half of a pre-season NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Chicago. In his first ever NBA pre-season, Dick promised himself to put in long hours at the Toronto Raptors’ training facilities and do whatever his coaches asked of him. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Marton
This image released by Universal Music shows cover art for “Hackney Diamonds” by The Rolling Stones. (Universal Music via AP)

Review: Hackney Diamonds shows time still on the side of the Rolling Stones

First collection of new music in almost 2 decades proves iconic rockers still have it

This image released by Universal Music shows cover art for “Hackney Diamonds” by The Rolling Stones. (Universal Music via AP)
This combination of photos shows promotional art for ‘Frasier’ a series premiering Oct. 12 on Paramount+, and ‘Lessons in Chemistry, premiering Oct. 13 on Apple TV+. (Paramount+/Apple TV+/Netflix via AP)

What’s streaming now: Jamie Foxx, Offset, Musk, ‘Frasier’ returns

What’s new this week for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of photos shows promotional art for ‘Frasier’ a series premiering Oct. 12 on Paramount+, and ‘Lessons in Chemistry, premiering Oct. 13 on Apple TV+. (Paramount+/Apple TV+/Netflix via AP)
Dream Warriors arrive on the red carpet for the Juno Awards in Edmonton on March 13, 2023. Hip-hop duo Dream Warriors’ bossa nova-inspired “My Definition of a Boombastic Jazz Style” is among four songs being added to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in November. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Songs by Snow, Dream Warriors added to hall of Canada’s songwriting best

‘Drinking in L.A.’, ‘Echo Beach’, ‘Informer’ and ‘My Definition’ make the cut

Dream Warriors arrive on the red carpet for the Juno Awards in Edmonton on March 13, 2023. Hip-hop duo Dream Warriors’ bossa nova-inspired “My Definition of a Boombastic Jazz Style” is among four songs being added to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in November. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
FILE - Taylor Swift performs during the opener of her Eras tour in Glendale, Ariz., on March 17, 2023. Swift is releasing her “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film on Oct. 13. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Eras Tour film expected to make Swift work of the movie business

Swifties expected to pack cinemas to dance, sing, get up and have a good time

FILE - Taylor Swift performs during the opener of her Eras tour in Glendale, Ariz., on March 17, 2023. Swift is releasing her “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film on Oct. 13. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Ed Sheeran performs at Z100’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 10, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

What’s streaming now: new Ed Sheeran album, ‘The Voice,’ Wes Anderson returns

New for your entertainment pleasure this week

Ed Sheeran performs at Z100’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 10, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Rapper Tupac Shakur attends a voter registration event in South Central Los Angeles, Aug. 15, 1996. Authorities in Nevada confirmed Tuesday, July 18, 2023, that they served a search warrant this week in connection with the long-unsolved killing of the late rapper Shakur. (AP Photo/Frank Wiese, File)

Tupac breakthrough? Vegas police make arrest in star’s fatal 1996 shooting

Hip-hop icon was gunned down on the Las Vegas Strip 27 years ago

FILE - Rapper Tupac Shakur attends a voter registration event in South Central Los Angeles, Aug. 15, 1996. Authorities in Nevada confirmed Tuesday, July 18, 2023, that they served a search warrant this week in connection with the long-unsolved killing of the late rapper Shakur. (AP Photo/Frank Wiese, File)
Thirteen of the country’s most influential rock acts of the 1970s and 1980s are being added to Canada’s Walk of Fame with the bands set to be toasted at Toronto’s Massey Hall as part of a “mega-induction” ceremony. The Massey Hall sign is lit up in Toronto, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

B.C. shares centre stage as 13 rock acts join Canada’s Walk of Fame

Loverboy and Trooper among the bands toasted at Toronto’s Massey Hall

Thirteen of the country’s most influential rock acts of the 1970s and 1980s are being added to Canada’s Walk of Fame with the bands set to be toasted at Toronto’s Massey Hall as part of a “mega-induction” ceremony. The Massey Hall sign is lit up in Toronto, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
FILE - Elton John, left, and Bernie Taupin, winners of the award for best original song for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from “Rocketman”, pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Los Angeles. Taupin’s memoir, “Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me” releases this week. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Elton John tops marquee as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony goes live

Inductees include Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow and the late George Michael

FILE - Elton John, left, and Bernie Taupin, winners of the award for best original song for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from “Rocketman”, pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Los Angeles. Taupin’s memoir, “Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me” releases this week. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform Nov. 17 as part of the Grey Cup Music Festival. Underwood performs at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Humphrey

Carrie Underwood adds jolt of star power to Grey Cup celebrations

Country star will headline the festivies surrounding November event in Hamilton

Country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform Nov. 17 as part of the Grey Cup Music Festival. Underwood performs at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Humphrey
File - Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Following the 12-time Grammy Award winner’s appearance at the game, jersey sales for the All-Pro tight-end seemingly skyrocketed. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Taylor Swift shows up, Travis Kelce jersey sales redline

Super Bowl winner’s gear sales skyrocket 400% in wake of pop star’s appearance to watch him play

File - Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Following the 12-time Grammy Award winner’s appearance at the game, jersey sales for the All-Pro tight-end seemingly skyrocketed. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Debby Friday performs at the Polaris Music Prize gala in Toronto, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Good Luck leads to Polaris Prize for Debbie Friday

11-member grand jury selects eclectic artist for $50,000 best album prize

Debby Friday performs at the Polaris Music Prize gala in Toronto, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Aysanabee arrives on the red carpet for the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023. Oji-Cree alternative soul singer-songwriter Aysanabee is among the 10 nominees for this year’s Polaris Music Prize. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

B.C.’s Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Mangan compete for Canada’s best album

Polaris Prize concert to showcase 10 nominees tonight in Toronto

Aysanabee arrives on the red carpet for the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023. Oji-Cree alternative soul singer-songwriter Aysanabee is among the 10 nominees for this year’s Polaris Music Prize. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
This combination of images shows cover art for “Bigger Houses” by Dan & Shay, left, and “Victor” by Vic Mensa. (Warner Music Nashville/Roc Nation via AP)

What’s streaming now: Summer blockbuster ‘Barbie’ moves to small screens

Newly released online for your entertainment this week

This combination of images shows cover art for “Bigger Houses” by Dan & Shay, left, and “Victor” by Vic Mensa. (Warner Music Nashville/Roc Nation via AP)
The Juno Awards have introduced new “AI Eligibility” submission guidelines for music creators to specify how much artificial intelligence technology can be used in recordings. A video camera is silhouetted as people gather for a press conference for the 2023 Juno Award nominee announcement in Toronto, on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Plug pulled on Fake Drake as Junos add AI guidelines

Eligible recordings can use AI, but it can’t be the ‘sole or core component’

The Juno Awards have introduced new “AI Eligibility” submission guidelines for music creators to specify how much artificial intelligence technology can be used in recordings. A video camera is silhouetted as people gather for a press conference for the 2023 Juno Award nominee announcement in Toronto, on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
The red carpet is pictured prior to the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Taylor Swift the ‘Anti-Hero’ of surprise-flavoured Video Music Awards

Swift took home 9 of the 11 awards she was up for, including artist of the year

The red carpet is pictured prior to the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
FILE - A statue of the MTV Moon Man appears on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. The MTV Video Music Awards return Tuesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and will celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with a star-studded, multi-generational finale performance. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Women take centre stage as MTV Video Music Awards return

Only women up for artist of the year award as 50 years of hiphop celebrated

FILE - A statue of the MTV Moon Man appears on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. The MTV Video Music Awards return Tuesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and will celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with a star-studded, multi-generational finale performance. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
Nickelback band members, left to right, Michael Kroeger, Chad Kroeger, Daniel Adair and Ryan Peake pose for a photograph on the red carpet for the movie "Hate to Love: Nickelback” at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj

Nickelback toasts with hater-ade in new rock documentary

Newly released film ‘Hate to Love: Nickelback’ is directed by British documentarian Leigh Brooks

Nickelback band members, left to right, Michael Kroeger, Chad Kroeger, Daniel Adair and Ryan Peake pose for a photograph on the red carpet for the movie "Hate to Love: Nickelback” at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj
FILE - Zach Bryan arrives at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. Bryan says he was arrested and jailed briefly in northeastern Oklahoma. According to a post on his account on the social media site X, formerly Twitter, Bryan wrote that he had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol on Thursday night and said some things that were out of line because he was frustrated. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)

Country star Zach Bryan says he’s sorry after being briefly jailed

‘Emotions got the best of me’ singer Tweets after incident with Oklahoma Highway Patrol

FILE - Zach Bryan arrives at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. Bryan says he was arrested and jailed briefly in northeastern Oklahoma. According to a post on his account on the social media site X, formerly Twitter, Bryan wrote that he had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol on Thursday night and said some things that were out of line because he was frustrated. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Bruce Springsteen, left, and Steven Van Zandt perform on tour at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)

Ulcer sidelines Springsteen for September, recovery expected

The Boss is taking an unexpected breather and postponing his September shows,…

Bruce Springsteen, left, and Steven Van Zandt perform on tour at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)