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Madonna to perform in Toronto, Vancouver in rescheduled Canada tour dates

Madonna’s manager has said the performer developed a serious bacterial infection in late June, which led to a several-day stay in the ICU.

Michael Oher, ‘The Blind Side’ subject, sues Tuohy family over adoption lies

The former NFL tackle accused Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy of lying to him by having him sign papers making them his conservators rather than his adoptive parents two decades ago.
Mark Zuckerberg says Elon Musk 'isn't serious' about cage fight

Tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk proposed in June 2023 that they battle it out in a public mixed martial arts (MMA) ‘cage match.’
Taylor Swift concert cost breakdown: Fans say price of Toronto trip is worth it

Those who live outside the Toronto area are now also budgeting for the cost of travel and accommodation in November 2024.
How much Taylor Swift mania can we take? Just wait — there's still a long way to go

So yeah, Taylor Swift is big. And popular. And powerful — very powerful. Alan Cross breaks down why.
Cineplex sees profit boost as Barbie, Oppenheimer create 'unprecedented' demand

The Toronto-based theatre giant said Thursday that its net income for the period ended June 30 towered over the $1.3 million it earned in the same period a year earlier.
Taylor Swift fuels fan frenzy with news of '1989 (Taylor's Version)' album

During her final performance of her Eras tour, Taylor Swift announced she would be releasing the highly anticipated ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version).’
Taylor Swift fans get another chance to score Toronto tickets

Ticketmaster is staggering ticket presales for six shows at the Rogers Centre over three days to avoid online technical issues Swift fans may have encountered for past shows.
Lightning safety tips — even when indoors — that could save your life

The window of danger for lightning storms is wider than most people expect — if you can hear thunder, you’re at risk of being struck.
Robbie Robertson, Canadian music legend, dead at 80

Toronto-born Robbie Robertson, guitarist and main songwriter in The Band, has died at the age of 80, his manager said on Wednesday.
Swift's Toronto stops create opportunities, risks for brands tied to show: marketers

Marketing experts say Swift’s brand and fan base are so strong that Canadian companies which have links to the singer will reap the rewards of her Eras Tour too.