Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction. Trump’s announcement on social media follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump made no mention in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Dalai Lama and K-pop win first Grammys, Steven Spielberg achieves EGOT status
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 68th annual Grammy Awards are taking place Sunday and spirits were high from the jump after a few back-to-back, history making moments. The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy for audio book, narration and storytelling recording, beating out Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. You ready that correctly. “I am ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers backlash
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction. Trump’s announcement on social media Sunday night follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump announced his plan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joni Mitchell wins best historical album Grammy, wears “Ice Out” button on stage
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
Joni Mitchell made a rare public appearance to accept the Grammy for best historical album on Sunday. The Canadian folk legend made a rare public appearance to accept the award she won for “Joni Mitchell Archives – Volume 4: The Asylum Years,” a box set featuring unreleased material from her personal archives. This particular collection ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Joni Mitchell wins best historical album Grammy, wears “Ice Out” button on stage
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
Joni Mitchell has won a Grammy for best historical album. The Canadian folk legend made a rare public appearance to accept the award she won for “Joni Mitchell Archives – Volume 4: The Asylum Years,” a box set featuring unreleased material from her personal archives. This particular collection highlighted songs from 1976 to 1980. While ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!See photos of music’s biggest stars arriving for the Grammy Awards
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stars are arriving for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which are being presented Sunday in Los Angeles. Kendrick Lamar is the night’s leading nominee. Justin Bieber, Rosé, Lady Gaga and Katseye are among the artists scheduled to perform. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Associated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ earn first K-pop Grammy, Steven Spielberg wins 1st Grammy, achieves EGOT status
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 68th annual Grammy Awards are taking place Sunday and spirits were high from the jump after a few back-to-back, history making moments. “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” won song written for visual media at the Premiere Ceremony, marking the first time a K-pop act has won a Grammy. Songwriters delivered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Grammys bring more celebrity pushback to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
Entertainment’s awards season has coincided with the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign in Minneapolis, forcing artists to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdowns. Those questions again surfaced Sunday as music’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at the Grammys. Activists spent the week pressing celebrities to don pins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Cirkut, Justin Gray among early winners at Grammys ceremony
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
It’s a magical year at the Grammys for Halifax-raised Henry Walter, known by his alias Cirkut, who was among the early winners at the awards show’s pre-broadcast ceremony. Walter won producer of the year after helming hits including Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra,” Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “Apt.” and The Weeknd’s “Big Sleep.” He also took home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada’s Cirkut wins Grammy for producer of the year
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
Canada’s Cirkut has won the Grammy for producer of the year for his work with artists including The Weeknd, Lady Gaga and Rosé and Bruno Mars. More to come. Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto’s Justin Gray wins Grammy for best immersive audio album
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
Toronto’s Justin Gray has won a Grammy Award for best immersive audio album. He’s the first Canadian to ever win a Grammy in the category. Gray, who teaches audio production at Humber Polytechnic, was recognized for his album “Immersed,” which was brought to life with 38 Toronto artists from his own orbit. “Immersed” places listeners ... Read More »
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