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First Post
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Canadian PM Mark Carney Dances After Winning Elections Vantage with Palki Sharma
Canadian PM Mark Carney Dances After Winning Elections | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Canadian PM Mark Carney Dances After Winning Elections | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's was seen dancing his heart out in a viral video. Wearing a red hoodie which had a Canadian flag and PM written over it, PM Carney rapped and danced to Canadian band Down With Webster's track "Whoa Is Me". Carney's Liberal Party won 169 seats, 3 short of the majority mark of 172. Also on Vantage Shots: - North Korea celebrates may day with sports and games - The Vatican prepares to select the next pope - This day in history: On this day in 2011, Osama Bin Laden was killed in Pakistan. U.S. Navy seals shot the Al-Qaeda founder in his compound in Abottabad. The raid was approved by the then, U.S. President Barack Obama. Bin Laden's compound was just kilometres away from a Pakistani Military Academy -- Canada PM | Carney | Mark Carney | Carney Video | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #canada #markcarney #carneyvideo #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Follow Firstpost on Instagram: Follow Firstpost on Facebook: Follow Firstpost on Twitter: Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: See More
CBC
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Down With Webster's YouTube views soar 500% after Mark Carney's dancing goes viral
Social Sharing Toronto rap-pop-rock band Down With Webster received a major boost after Prime Minister Mark Carney's win on April 28, with the group's YouTube daily view count increasing by more than 500 per cent after Carney danced to their 2010 song Whoa Is Me. WATCH | Mark Carney dances to Down With Webster: The group's daily YouTube viewer count was 5,949 on April 27 and by April 28, when they performed at the Liberal party's victory party, the daily count had soared to 35,816 viewers, according to data from Soundcharts. Several YouTube users took to the comment section for Whoa Is Me to share that the newly elected prime minister is who prompted them to check out the band. "Canadian here. I've never heard of this song before. I like it (A LOT)," wrote @joananne7802. "I saw a clip of our new Prime Minister rocking out to this, so that is how I landed here." WATCH | The official music video for Whoa Is Me by Down With Webster: "Thanks Carney for leading me to a new good song I never knew before," commented @JessicaD. After going viral while wearing a piece of the band's merch, a red hoodie with its logo, the band shared that they were making it available on its website. "Due to popular demand, we're making our 'Team Canada Jersey' available in the web store," they wrote. "It doesn't matter what party you choose, as long as you choose to party!" Carney also played the band's song Time To Win at his rallies, and Down With Webster posted about his use of the track on Instagram on March 9, writing, "Great campaign song choice. Also throwing up the W like an absolute legend." In the comments section for Time To Win, several users also shared that they listened to that song because of Carney. "Who's here after Mark Carney won the election & saw him busting it down to this song?" commented @bapeater. "This being the current Canadian PM's fav [sic] song was unexpected but cool af," commented @Hooy-H00y. WATCH | The official music video for Time To Win by Down With Webster: The band's bassist, Tyler Armes, shared on CBC's Commotion that Carney has been a big fan of Down With Webster for years. "I know that over a decade ago when we were first starting to tour, I remember reading press that somebody in politics was a big fan…. So apparently he came to see a show and was watching the opening band, and wanted to know what all the commotion was about and why they were all sticking around for whoever was on after, and that was us," he told Commotion host Elamin Abdelmahmoud. "So the way that I know that he's a die-hard fan is because the correspondence we had prior to showing up, the list of songs they wanted us to play, there were some deep cuts on there," he continued. "And it was clear that he was super involved in that process." Armes added that he was "super impressed with his timing and his delivery" after Carney rapped to them backstage. "I want to know what else he listens to because if you like our band, you like a lot of music, because our band is such a mashup of so many genres," he said. WATCH | Tyler Armes talks about Mark Carney and Down With Webster on Commotion:
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Down With Webster band on a high after PM Carney's victory dance
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's election night celebration has unexpectedly revived interest in rap-rock band Down With Webster , with their streams jumping 96% after he danced to their music in a viral moment. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Nuclear Power! How India and Pakistan's arsenals stack up Does America have a plan to capture Pakistan's nuclear weapons? Airspace blockade: India plots a flight path to skip Pakistan The now-famous clip shows Carney wearing a custom red hoodie with "PM 24" – marking his place as Canada's 24th prime minister – while enthusiastically mouthing the lyrics to Whoa Is Me . The moment, captured during Liberal Party celebrations, quickly spread across social media, driving renewed attention to the Toronto band. Also read: Canada elections 2025 results: Mark Carney-led Liberals expected to register majority win, claims new polls Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Never Throw Away the Water After Boiling Eggs - The Reason is Genius! Tips and Tricks Undo Spotify streams after election Spotify data shows streams of Time To Win , the band's unofficial campaign anthem played at Carney's rallies, surged nearly double in the week following the April 28 election. Down With Webster's overall catalog also saw an 82% increase in plays. Live Events The Prime Minister, a longtime fan, had invited the band to perform at his election night party, where they played a short set including Your Man and Rich Girl$ . Bassist Tyler Armes called it a "dream come true," noting Carney wore their gifted hoodie during his victory speech. The band leaned into their sudden spotlight with a unifying Instagram post: "We love you no matter what party you choose, as long as you choose to party!" – a message that resonated after a divisive campaign. Also read: Canada's new First Lady isn't here for the title Music industry analysts compare the effect to past "leader boosts," where political figures have inadvertently propelled artists into the mainstream. For Down With Webster, whose last major tour was in 2017, Carney's endorsement may mark an unexpected second wind. The phenomenon highlights how politics and pop culture increasingly intersect, with viral moments capable of reshaping careers overnight. As streams continue climbing, one thing is clear: in today's attention economy, even prime ministers can be powerful tastemakers.
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Watch: Canada PM Carney's dance moves go viral after election win
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's dance moves are going viral after his Liberal Party clinched a dramatic federal election win. In a widely shared clip, Carney is seen rapping and dancing to Canadian band Down With Webster's track 'Whoa Is Me.' While he dances, Carney is seen wearing a red hoodie that has the Canadian flag and 'PM' written over it. The back reads 'M. Carney' and '24,' marking him as Canada's 24th prime minister. The viral clip has boosted streams of the rap rock band's music by 96% on Spotify in Canada. 'Time To Win' — used as an unofficial anthem during the campaign — led the spike, Spotify confirmed, as reported by CTV News. 'We love you no matter what party you choose, as long as you choose to party!' Down With Webster posted on Instagram, referencing the divisive election and Carney's dance. The election win Canada would 'never ever' be owned by America, Carney declared after the win. 'Our old relationship with the United States, which had brought prosperity to Canada, is over.' The viral clip of the Canadian PM dancing has reportedly boosted streams of the Canadian band 'Down With Webster' on Spotify in Canada. (Photo: The Canadian Press via AP) Despite falling short of a majority, the Liberals are expected to govern with support from smaller parties. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, however, lost his seat and stepped down after a historic defeat. Carney, returning for a second term, framed his win as part of a broader mission: 'To lead the path of democracy and freedom… and because we are Canadian, to do so with compassion and generosity.' With a PhD in Economics and a distinguished education from both Harvard and Oxford, Carney's background is expected to guide Canada through this diplomatic pivot.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Canadian PM Mark Carney's viral dance with 'Down With Webster' steals the show: All about the band
After securing a landmark win in the elections and winning a fourth consecutive mandate for his Liberal party, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrated his political success in the most unexpected way. As the frantic campaign trail came to an end with an emphatic win, Carney chose to celebrate it not with a speech alone, but with a hoodie, hand signs, and a full-blown jam session alongside Canadian rap-rock icons, Down With Webster. Netizens can't seem to get enough of his victory jig which has quickly gone viral. The Liberal leader's affection for the Toronto-based band is widely known as he had expressed his love for them in an interview with Canadian music journalist Nardwuar. The two shared a 'hip flip,' and Carney gushed about the first time he heard DWW live. He admitted to being 'hooked from the first tuba sounds' of their breakout hit Time to Win. The song has often closed his rallies and even followed his Liberal Leadership acceptance speech, where he reportedly 'threw up the W like an absolute legend.' However, Carney's victory uncovered a different side of the newly-elected PM as he was seen dancing and rapping along to Whoa Is Me. Donning a hoodie emblazoned with the DWW logo and 'PM' stitched on the chest, the sight left fans enchanted. Who is Down With Webster? For those unfamiliar with the group that had the Prime Minister in full party mode, Down With Webster or DWW is a Canadian rap-rock band that hails from The Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto. Known for blending genres like hip-hop, rock, funk, reggae, and jazz, the band first broke into mainstream success in 2009 with the release of their EP Time to Win, Vol. I, which featured charting singles like Rich Girl$, Your Man, and Whoa Is Me. The band's journey began much earlier in 1998, when founding members Patrick Gillett and Tyler Armes formed a jazz group at Glen Ames Senior Public School. They named the band after Webster, a beloved sitcom character from the '80s, and began experimenting with sound in Armes' dad's garage. Over time, they added hip-hop elements thanks to Martin 'Bucky' Seja, evolving into a genre-bending act with high-energy live performances and catchy, rebellious anthems. By 2006, they independently released their first self-titled album - a DIY project recorded with borrowed gear, burned on CDs, and sold at shows and out of backpacks. Not discouraged with their early rejections from labels, soon DWW's hard work paid off when they finally signed with Universal Motown in 2009. What followed were major releases like Time to Win, Vol. II and Party for Your Life, Juno nominations, and a devoted fan base. After a brief hiatus, Down With Webster returned to the stage last year and are now touring again, with summer dates set, including a stop at The KEE to Bala on Lake Muskoka.
