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CBC
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
'You're a living legend': Céline Dion honours Ginette Reno at Hall of Fame induction
Ginette Reno, queen of the chanson québécoise, was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame last night, and she was honoured with a surprise video message from Céline Dion. "Ma chère Ginette, c'est à ton tour. The golden voice of Quebec. C'est ainsi qu'on t'appelle from coast to côte," Dion began, telling Reno it was her turn to shine. " Une voix en or, unique et puissante, vibrante et inimitable. Une voix qui a bercé ma jeunesse, et m'a donné l'envie de faire ce métier," she added, calling Reno's voice powerful, vibrant and unique — a voice that nurtured Dion throughout her childhood and gave her the push to follow the same career. Reno, a Quebec icon who has recorded 42 albums and is also a renowned actor, was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame on May 15 at the National Music Centre in Calgary, where Maestro Fresh Wes, Sum 41, Loreena McKennitt, Glass Tiger and Dan Hill were also inducted. "You're a living legend, whose enduring passion and timeless artistry have inspired generations," Dion said. "You are indeed one of the greatest inspirations of my life. I actually met René [Angélil, her late husband and manager] because my parents wanted me to meet with the manager of the great Ginette Reno. In fact, he always told me [that] you are the best singer in the world." WATCH | The opening of Céline Dion's tribute to Ginette Reno: New Brunswick singer-songwriter Roch Voisine officially inducted Reno into the Hall of Fame after Dion's message, which thrilled the singer. "Wow. Thank you. Thank you so much. I got goosebumps all over. Oh God. We say in French: c'est deux pour un. Roch and Céline, you know?" Reno joked, after giving many thanks. "You know, I am a singer, I have been singing for 66 years, and honestly I didn't sing for glory, success or money. And tonight, I'm shaking inside. I'm so honoured and so privileged because I feel I belong," she continued, adding that she has experienced imposter syndrome in the past. " Il y a non seulement une femme en moi en ce moment qui est très fière, mais il y a une petite fille qui a tellement une gratitude," she finished, saying there isn't only a very proud woman in her right now, but also a grateful young girl. You can watch the May 15 Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony, hosted by Paul Brandt, later this fall on CBC Gem and CBC Music's YouTube page.
Winnipeg Free Press
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Sea Bears opening upper bowl for season opener
The Winnipeg Sea Bears announced they will be opening the upper bowl at Canada Life Centre for the 2025 season and home opener on May 16. The basketball club will be holding a ceremony before the game to honour and celebrate the Sea Bears' late captain, Chad Posthumus, who passed in November following complications arising from brain surgery. Fans in attendance will receive a commemorative gift from the club. The Sea Bears have also announced Juno award-winning artist Maestro Fresh Wes as the halftime entertainment for the home opener. He is the first Black Canadian artist to have a single or album reach gold and platinum status in Canada, and the first to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Canada Life Centre will also play host to the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship weekend in August, with the Sea Bears having an automatic bye into the tournament as the host team.
CBC
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Watch Michael Bublé's star-studded opening performance at the 2025 Juno Awards
2025 Juno Awards host Michael Bublé kicked off the Sunday evening broadcast with a supersized performance reimagining his biggest hits with help from Canadian musicians Maestro Fresh Wes, Jonita Gandhi, Elisapie and Roxane Bruneau. Together, they sang a medley of Bublé's songs, Feeling Good, Haven't Met You Yet and Home in English, Inuktitut, French and Punjabi. This year marks 20 years since he released Feeling Good and Home. Watch the star-studded performance above.
CBC
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Must-see red carpet fashion from the 2025 Juno Awards
It's been a busy week of events celebrating Canadian music in Vancouver, culminating in today's 2025 Juno Awards at the Rogers Arena. Hosted by Michael Bublé, the 54th Annual Juno Awards Broadcast includes performances from homegrown talents like Sum 41, bbno$, Elisapie, Maestro Fresh Wes and more. Anne Murray — the most awarded artist in Juno history — is being honoured with the inaugural Junos lifetime achievement award, while Sum 41 is being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Here's a look at some of the best ensembles on the Juno Awards red carpet — which, technically, is orange this year. Check back for more standout looks as the night unfolds. Elisapie The Inuk singer-songwriter, who won a Juno last night for adult alternative album of the year, wore a phenomenal fringed black dress. Paired with suede-look thigh high boots and oversized lightning bolt-shaped earrings, the look is distinctive and confident. Sum 41 The rock band from Ajax, Ont. — set to deliver their last-ever performance as Sum 41 tonight — arrived in co-ordinating, mostly black ensembles featuring motorcycle jackets, lapel pins and black sunglasses.
