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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Juliette Powell, former MuchMusic VJ and first black Miss Canada, dies at 54 in New York
Juliette Powell , a trailblazer in Canadian media, a former MuchMusic host, and a leading voice on tech ethics, died unexpectedly at 54 on June 3, 2025, in New York. She died from complications of acute bacterial meningitis. Powell was born in Manhattan on June 22, 1970, and moved to Montreal at age eight with her mother. She entered beauty pageants to confront racial bias. In 1989, she became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Canada and later represented Canada at Miss Universe. Her media career began in 1992 as a VJ with Quebec's MusiquePlus, hosting Bouge de là! while studying finance and business at McGill College. In 1996, she moved to Toronto to join MuchMusic, hosting the iconic dance program Electric Circus and the show French Kiss alongside her economics studies at the University of Toronto . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tukarkan Bitcoin dan Ethereum - Tanpa Dompet Diperlukan! IC Markets MULAI SEKARANG Undo In 1999, she transitioned to broadcasting as a business reporter with CablePulse24 (later CP24). Powell later founded Powell International Entertainment Inc. (later rebranded Kleiner Powell International), producing media segments featuring figures like Nelson Mandela , Stephen Spielberg, Richard Branson, and Janet Jackson. Live Events She co-authored the media section of the UN's 2001 World Conference against Racism and advised global institutions like the UN, World Bank, and World Economic Forum. Academically accomplished, she earned a BA in Sociology from Columbia University, graduating summa cum laude and inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Her thesis focused on AI self-regulation. In 2021, she joined NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program, teaching media, technology, and ethics. Powell was also an acclaimed author. Her 2009 book, 33 Million People in the Room, explored the business impact of social media. In 2023, she co-wrote The AI Dilemma : 7 Principles for Responsible Technology, offering guidance on AI ethics. Her passing prompted an outpouring of grief. Former MuchMusic VJ Jennifer Hollett wrote, 'We're heartbroken by the sudden passing… From Miss Canada to global …'. Toronto-based Now Toronto noted her impact on dance and broadcast culture: 'Powell was a former MuchMusic VJ and the first Black woman to win Miss Canada… Canadians are reacting…'. An online obituary described her as a force who "succumbed unexpectedly" and left behind her beloved dog, Tyra Banks, and 'a myriad of loving friends, colleagues, and collaborators'. A memorial service will be held later this year, with details to be announced via her official tribute site. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested for causes she supported, including Black Girls Code and Operation Respect, honoring her lifelong commitment to ethical technology and inclusive education.
Global News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Global News
Former MuchMusic VJ Juliette Powell dies at 54
Former MuchMusic and MusiquePlus host Juliette Powell died last week. She was 54. The news was shared in an obituary, which said Powell, who spent much of her life living in Montreal and Toronto, died on June 3 from acute bacterial meningitis. Born in New York in 1970, Powell got her start in the spotlight at a young age, spending time on the pageant circuit and as a model after moving to Montreal with her mother at the age of eight. In 1989, at the age of 18, she made history as the first Black Canadian to be crowned Miss Canada, earning her a chance to represent Canada at the Miss Universe pageant. She joined the pageant circuit 'motivated by a desire to challenge racial biases in beauty pageants,' her obituary reads. Story continues below advertisement View image in full screen FILE – Juliette Powell weeps with joy after being crowned Miss Canada in Toronto. Ron Bull/Toronto Star via Getty Images In 1992, she joined MusiquePlus as a VJ, hosting the dance music show Bouge de là!, before moving over to sister station MuchMusic in 1996 and hosting both French Kiss and Electric Circus. In 1999 she began working for CP24 as a business reporter and would eventually graduate summa cum laude with a degree in sociology from Columbia University. Story continues below advertisement After founding her own media and consulting company, Powell International Entertainment Inc., she became a prominent figure in the media world and much of her work focused on digital strategy and examining the ethics of new technologies. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In recent years, she joined the faculty of New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program, teaching courses on media, technology and ethics. One of her books on social media, 33 Million People in the Room, published in 2009, was translated into several languages. The last book she co-authored, The AI Dilemma, examined the implications and perils of artificial intelligence. A celebration honouring Powell's life will take place later this year.
