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CTV News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
On Video: The tale of the red paperclip trade and Kipling, Sask.
Kyle MacDonald holds up his business card Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in Montreal. MacDonald, who two years ago managed to turn a red paperclip into a two-storey home in a rural Saskatchewan town, is now putting the house up for trade. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson It's been 20 years since Kyle MacDonald embarked on a year-long trading adventure that eventually landed him a home in Kipling, Sask. The whirlwind quest led to Guinness World Record titles for both MacDonald and the town. A blog post from MacDonald on July 12, 2005, acted as the spark. In it, he told his readers about his ambitious and quirky plan. With just a single red paperclip that was sitting on his desk, he was looking to trade it for something bigger – hoping to continue until he got a house, 'or an island, or a house on an island.' 'You get the idea,' he said in the post. What followed was a most unusual sequence of online trades. The paper clip was swapped for a fish-shaped pen, which in turn was traded for a unique doorknob. The doorknob was swapped for a camp stove, which led to a generator, then a keg party, a snowmobile, a snowmobiling adventure to Yahk, B.C., a cube van, a recording contract, a year's condo rental in Phoenix, AZ and then for a day with rock star Alice Cooper. MacDonald then secured a double switch with actor-director Corbin Bernsen, who agreed to accept a 'KISS' snow globe in exchange for a role in one of his upcoming films. Kipling's town council, at the advice of then economic development officer Bert Roach, negotiated with MacDonald and traded the house at 503 Main Street in exchange for the movie role. MacDonald travelled to Kipling, in July of 2006 to formally accept the trade. A ceremony was held in the town – officially ending MacDonald's journey. MacDonald and his partner stayed in the home, albeit briefly. It was later given back to the town and turned into a restaurant. Bernsen travelled to Kipling following the trade where he held auditions for the promised movie role in his feature 'Donna on Demand' – with Kipling's Nolan Hubbard eventually winning the role. Bernsen would return to Kipling to shoot his feature 'Rust,' being sure to utilize local actors and extras. As a result, Kipling Film Productions Inc. was formed – with the aim of producing more films in the town and district. Finally, to commemorate MacDonald's efforts and the story that highlighted Kipling to the world – the town commissioned a statue to be built. Standing 15 feet two inches tall and weighing 3,043 pounds, the paperclip is the world's largest – and Kipling was featured in the 2007 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. The town of Kipling will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the red paper clip trade in July of 2026, recognizing when the last of MacDonald's 14 trades was made. Planning for the event is underway, with the town possibly inviting all 14 of the original traders for a reunion and a thank you for putting Kipling on the map. -With files from Wayne Mantyka
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kesha lets rip on new album Period after putting legal fights behind her
Kesha 's career was derailed by a decade-long legal battle with former producer Lukasz Gottwald (aka Dr Luke) but now she is back with her new album called Period. Kesha sued Gottwald in 2014, alleging sexual and emotional abuse. The producer countersued for defamation and breach of contract. A settlement was finally reached in June 2023 - and there's a sense of relief on Period, her first album since then. Long before last year's Brat Summer – a raucous celebration of It-Girl bravado and lime-green images masterminded by Charli XCX – we had what could have been called the Kesha Spring. Like Charli, Nashville-born Kesha Sebert made her name (in the late 2000s) as a party-starter who was the life and soul of every good night out. Her attitude didn't go unnoticed. Kesha was a guest on Charli's vinyl remix album, Brat And It's Completely Different, released last autumn. Although bragging about brushing your teeth with Jack Daniels, as Kesha once did, only gets you so far, and she broadened her outlook after her initial breakthrough. Moving away from the cheerleader pop of songs such as hedonistic 2009 debut single Tik Tok, she worked with various rock acts, including Iggy Pop, The Flaming Lips and Eagles Of Death Metal. Following a collaboration with Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock said that she'd rather be like Robert Plant than Britney Spears. Titled after the American English word for full stop (and stylized as a pink dot on the album sleeve), Period is a return to the carefree Kesha of old: an effervescent blend of pop, dance and country, spiced up with humorous lyrics and a love of the trash aesthetic. It's a far cry from 2023's reflective Gag Order, on which the emotional impact of her legal woes loomed large. 'I only drink when I'm happy, and I'm drunk right now,' she sings on Freedom, showing off her impressive vocal range on a six-minute track that starts with jazz piano and a choral chant before taking wing as a playful house music workout powered by an unlikely collaborator in Roger Waters' guitarist Jonathan Wilson. 'Freedom, I've been waiting for you,' concludes Kesha. Elsewhere, she adds sauce – 'Rev my engine 'til you make it purr' – on racy Euro-pop number Joyride, before turning to her Tennessee roots on Yippee-Ki-Yay, which combines loping dance grooves and country in a similar fashion to Shaboozey's 2024 mega-hit A Bar Song (Tipsy). 'Hose me down at the trailer park,' she sings, and then: 'I'm feeling loose, I'm feeling light, I'm hella smooth like Miller Lite.' Her habit of falling for the wrong guy ('the bizarre type, lowlife') is also apparent. 'God, I love a hopeless bastard,' she admits on Red Flag, before giving us a tongue-in-cheek index of her not-so-ideal men on Euro-disco number Boy Crazy: 'Bikers and the dumb bros, daddies and the gym hoes.' It's all very kitschy and catchy, with just enough sonic invention – such as the accordion on Joyride – to prevent the songs from becoming generic, even if Kesha's vocal power is occasionally diminished by auto-tune effects. But Period finishes strongly. Too Hard, all pillow-soft electronics, is a love song co-written by Kesha's mum Pebe Sebert, a singer-songwriter covered by Dolly Parton in the 1980s, and Cathedral is a rock ballad about moving on from the bad times. 'I died in the hell so I could start living again in the cathedral,' she sings. It's not so much a full stop as the start of a brand new chapter. KESHA: Period (Kesha)
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rock Pioneer, 77, Stuns Fans with Awesome Cover of '70s Classic
Rock Pioneer, 77, Stuns Fans with Awesome Cover of '70s Classic originally appeared on Parade. One of the most important solo figures in rock music from the '70s is Alice Cooper. The rocker's horror inspired sound and aesthetic paved the way for metal music to begin to flourish, proving that horror had a space in the music world. Being one of the most visually iconic musicians of the time, Cooper made a significant mark, with his performances becoming infamous. Recently, a performance by Cooper has been getting a lot of attention, this time because of a particular song choice. In a super cool tribute to another '70s rock giant, Cooper covered "Another Brick In The Wall Part 2," one of Pink Floyd's biggest hits. Seeing as both acts are known for their crazy live shows, it's quite something to see Cooper taking a stab at a classic song like this. Check it out. It's a super cool cover, and the "mashup we didn't know we needed" for sure. He brings his signature grit to the performance and really makes the song his own. Fans felt the same way, leaving lots of praise in the comments. "I saw AC for the first time last fall and saw this mashup. Truthfully the best concert I've ever been to. PHENOMENAL PERFORMANCE!" "Didn't know I need this 'til now!! 🙏🏻" "Saw this live at my first concert ever! Lost my d--n mind this May!🔥" "Seeing this performed live was absolutely an amazing experience." It's always a delight when our favorite artists cover each other. Hopefully, we get to see more awesome covers from Alice Cooper in the future!🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Rock Pioneer, 77, Stuns Fans with Awesome Cover of '70s Classic first appeared on Parade on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
With her legal battle with producer Dr Luke behind her, Kesha lets her music do the talking on Period: a kitschy, catchy album of pop, dance and country. And Adrian Thrills says it's a fresh start for the singer who once brushed her teeth with Jack Daniels
Verdict: Kesha refreshed Rating: Long before last year's Brat Summer – a raucous celebration of It-Girl bravado and lime-green images masterminded by Charli XCX – we had what could have been called the Kesha Spring. Like Charli, Nashville-born Kesha Sebert made her name (in the late 2000s) as a party-starter who was the life and soul of every good night out. Her attitude didn't go unnoticed. Kesha, 38, was a guest on Charli's vinyl remix album, Brat And It's Completely Different, released last autumn. But bragging about brushing your teeth with Jack Daniels, as Kesha once did, only gets you so far, and she broadened her outlook after her initial breakthrough. Moving away from the cheerleader pop of songs such as hedonistic 2009 debut single Tik Tok, she worked with various rock acts, including Iggy Pop, The Flaming Lips and Eagles Of Death Metal. Following a collaboration with Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock said that she'd rather be like Robert Plant than Britney Spears. Her career was also derailed by a decade-long legal battle with former producer Lukasz Gottwald (aka Dr. Luke). Kesha sued Gottwald in 2014, alleging sexual and emotional abuse. The producer countersued for defamation and breach of contract. A settlement was finally reached in June 2023 – and there's a sense of relief on Period, her first album since then. Titled after the American English word for full stop (and stylised as a pink dot on the album sleeve), Period is a return to the carefree Kesha of old: an effervescent blend of pop, dance and country, spiced up with humorous lyrics and a love of the trash aesthetic. It's a far cry from 2023's reflective Gag Order, on which the emotional impact of her legal woes loomed large. 'I only drink when I'm happy, and I'm drunk right now,' she sings on Freedom, showing off her impressive vocal range on a six-minute track that starts with jazz piano and a choral chant before taking wing as a playful house music workout powered by an unlikely collaborator in Roger Waters' guitarist Jonathan Wilson. 'Freedom, I've been waiting for you,' concludes Kesha. Elsewhere, she adds sauce – 'Rev my engine 'til you make it purr' – on racy Euro-pop number Joyride, before turning to her Tennessee roots on Yippee-Ki-Yay, which combines loping dance grooves and country in a similar fashion to Shaboozey's 2024 mega-hit A Bar Song (Tipsy). 'Hose me down at the trailer park,' she sings, and then: 'I'm feeling loose, I'm feeling light, I'm hella smooth like Miller Lite.' Her habit of falling for the wrong guy ('the bizarre type, lowlife') is also apparent. 'God, I love a hopeless bastard,' she admits on Red Flag, before giving us a tongue-in-cheek index of her not-so-ideal men on Euro-disco number Boy Crazy: 'Bikers and the dumb bros, daddies and the gym hoes.' It's all very kitschy and catchy, with just enough sonic invention – such as the accordion on Joyride – to prevent the songs from becoming generic, even if Kesha's vocal power is occasionally diminished by auto-tune effects. But Period finishes strongly. Too Hard, all pillow-soft electronics, is a love song co-written by Kesha's mum Pebe Sebert, a singer-songwriter covered by Dolly Parton in the 1980s, and Cathedral is a rock ballad about moving on from the bad times. 'I died in the hell so I could start living again in the cathedral,' she sings. It's not so much a full stop as the start of a brand new chapter. Kesha starts a tour on March 11, 2026, at OVO Hydro, Glasgow (
Khaleej Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Fairways & Airwaves: How music legends are finding their creative groove on the green
When George Strait rolled up to the Corpus Christi Country Club earlier this week, the only music in the air was the soft thwack of his driver making contact with a Titleist. There were no guitar strings, no arena lights; just palm trees swaying, a sea breeze on the fairways, and the quiet concentration of a man who's spent decades mastering rhythm in more ways than one. Strait, dressed in a blue collared shirt, navy shorts, camo cap, and reflective shades, teed off at 10 a.m. as a guest of a club member, surprising everyone lucky enough to share the course that day. The moment was very George: humble, laid-back and effortlessly cool as his 1983 hit 'Amarillo By Morning' But Strait isn't an anomaly; he's part of a growing band of musicians who find peace, focus, and creative recharge on the golf course. Golf: The Music Industry's Favourite Interlude More and more musicians, from rock legends to hip-hop moguls, are discovering that golf isn't just a game; it's a counterbalance to the chaos of the music world. It has tempo, timing, and mental discipline - everything that music requires, without the amps. Vince Gill, another country icon and former lead singer of the band Pure Prairie League, boasts a handicap as low as +1 and often plays with pros and fellow musicians alike. Alice Cooper, the shock rock king himself, plays nearly every day and has often credited golf with saving his life from addiction. A rebellious, high-energy singer who thrilled teens with mega-hits like 'School's Out, 'Poison' and 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' played in the 2013 Hero Dubai Desert Classic Challenge Match at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort in This special nine-hole exhibition also featured professional golfers such as Mark O'Meara, Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson, and Rafael Cabrera-Bello. Justin Timberlake, a former member of the '90s boy band NSYNC, has taken his golf obsession to the next level and owns a golf course in Memphis. Kenny G, the smooth jazz saxophone legend who scored a breakthrough hit in 1986 with 'Songbird' a beautiful, melodic saxophone ballad, is considered one of the best golfers in the music world. He's the only scratch handicap musician-golfer. Adam Levine of Maroon 5 is often seen on courses between tours, while in the world of hip-hop, golf is gaining ground. Snoop Dogg enjoys the social side of the sport, while DJ Khaled has made golf part of his brand, posting 'Let's go golf!' videos with the same gusto he brings to his records. From Studio Booths to Sand Traps Mike Mills, the multi-instrumentalist of iconic American alternative rock band R.E.M., who scored a major hit in 1991 with the multi-Grammy nominated 'Losing My Religion' described golf as a "terrific release" that helps him clear his head, noting that he sings better on days he plays. In this context, George Strait's Corpus Christi appearance is just the latest example of golf's crossover appeal, as it remains a quiet passion for many artists and sportsmen.
