Concertgoers Furious As Toronto-Area Music Festivals Fall Apart

Russian journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who became a symbol of fearless dissent when she interrupted a live TV broadcast in March to protest her country’s invasion of Ukraine, has been placed under house arrest in Moscow pending a trial related to a fresh anti-war protest in July.

Debbie McGee, 63, didn't hesitate in responding to her BBC colleague on Twitter after the presenter cheekily snubbed her in a Strictly-related tweet.

Jamie Foxx is aiming to become your new favorite vampire slayer with his latest horror-action-comedy, Netflix’s Day Shift. No stranger to comedy and action genres, the veteran actor is mixing things up a bit by adding an unlikely fantasy/horror element to the classic tale of a down-on-his-luck family man fighting his way through the city on a mission to keep his job and home in order.

READ MORE: Where Teletubbies stars are now – accidental death, EastEnders fame and huge net worth The Lion and the Bear featured just that - cardboard cutouts of a lion and a bear, the lion on wheels and the bear with terrifying eyes rolling around in its head and huge claws outstretched to maul the innocent ‘Tubbies… you get the idea.Children across the nation were left scarred by the independently moving limbs of the cardboard characters, along with the Bear’s terrifying intonation of: “I’m the bear! I’m the bear! And I’m coming!”The Teletubbies proceed to flee the predator, with Laa-Laa warning his pals to “hide!”The music was also called out as not being “age-appropriate” for kids, with the scary voices and chase sequence towards the end of the ‘magical event’ the focus of parents’ complaints.One review even branded the section “the greatest horror film of all time”.Eventually bosses had no choice other than to edit the original sketch for 2001, after it was banned in several countries in 1999 for being inappropriate for children.The US outlawed the episode entirely as its network PBS was so concerned by the backlash it had already received.The edited version included various added sound effects to make the Lion and the Bear less scary, like a doorbell ringing when the Bear first pops out from behind a tree with its tongue lolling about in its gaping maw.Piano music also made the sketch a lot more bearable, apparently, while the Tubbies are no longer afraid of the Bear, and instead giggle at her presence.However, some of the original DVDs still contain the original sketch, and you can catch it on YouTube here - if you dare.Dipping behind the scenes of Teletubbies a little more, it’s clear the sketch isn’t the only

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Eurovision 2023 will be forced to cancel a number of other scheduled events at its chosen venue in order to make room for next year’s annual song contest.The UK, whose entrant Sam Ryder finished second to Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra in this year’s competition, will host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine due to the ongoing war in the latter country.The shortlist of potential host cities is set to be announced tomorrow (August 12), with Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Sheffield and Birmingham all thought to be in contention.Any hopeful host city must have a 10,000-capacity arena “that should be within easy reach of an international airport and with ample hotel accommodation”, according to the guidelines that have been shared by host broadcaster the BBC and organisers the European Broadcasting Union.However, as BBC News reports, no large arena in the UK currently has enough of a gap in its listings to host Eurovision in May 2023.A number of council leaders have told the BBC that the competition’s organisers would need access to the selected venue six to eight weeks ahead of the contest, meaning that a number of already-scheduled live events at said venue would need to be scrapped or rescheduled in order to accommodate Eurovision.Artists including Elton John, Celine Dion and André Rieu are set to be touring in a number of the UK’s arena cities in April and May 2023.

Andy Halliday insists Barrie McKay’s Hearts form is deserving of a Scotland call-up.

Angelique Jackson MACRO Film Studios and Confluential Films has announced the start of production on the new film “Young. Wild. Free.”Directed by Thembi Banks (“Insecure,” “The Sex Lives of College Girls”), the movie stars Sanaa Lathan, Algee Smith, Sierra Capri and Mike Epps.

Meek Mill and WME are forming a strategic partnership that will focus on the next wave of cultural leaders. The collaboration between the artist and the talent agency is part of Mill’s Cultural Currency initiative that looks to expand his business while identifying and supporting his network of artists, athletes, and entertainers to better take advantage of their influence on culture and open up more opportunities for them.

EXCLUSIVE: Macro Film Studios, Confluential Films and No Label Productions are collaborating on the film Young. Wild. Free. Sanaa Lathan (The Perfect Guy), Algee Smith (Judas and the Black Messiah), Sierra Capri (On My Block) and Mike Epps (The Upshaws) star.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVeteran rapper and activist Meek Mill and talent agency WME have formed a strategic partnership focusing on the next wave of cultural leaders, according to an announcement issued Thursday. The agency will also represent Mill in all areas.The relationship is part of Meek’s new initiative Culture Currency, “designed to expand Meek’s business while identifying and supporting his network of artists, athletes, and entertainers so that they can take better advantage of their influence on culture, and open up more opportunities for them within the entertainment, brand and business space,” the announcement states.WME will represent Mill in all areas while working together to identify talent to potentially represent or partner with, and in turn who can benefit from the resources and global reach of the agency that spans film, television, music, books, digital, endorsements and more.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Netflix has reaffirmed its $300 million commitment to Mexican cinema and series, announcing a slew of new movie projects to celebrate the country’s National Day of Cinema on Aug. 15 and as part of its #QueMéxicoSeVea initiative.The year-old initiative, which can be roughly translated to “Let Mexico Be Seen” has the mission “to make visible the work of Mexican creators, screenwriters, writers, directors, actors and people who make national cinema possible,” as well as its wealth of original stories.Leading the pack is the widely anticipated directorial debut of Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto (“Brokeback Mountain,” “The Irishman”) who is helming an adaptation of Juan Rulfo’s seminal novel, “Pedro Paramo.” Produced by Redrum, the film’s crew includes Oscar-nominated production designer Eugenio Caballero (“Roma,” “Pan’s Labyrinth”) and costume designer Anna Terrazas, whose notable credits include “Roma,” “Spectre” and “Bardo.” “Our commitment to Mexican culture also includes adapting great Mexican works to the cinema, and ‘Pedro Páramo’ will be the first great example of this,” said Francisco Ramos, Netflix VP of Content for Latin America.“The impact of our productions has been very positive so far: We are hyper committed to Mexican cinema,” Ramos added.said Ramos, who asserted that there were no plans to reduce the $300 million-over-three-years pledge.“Mexicans love our content and there is a huge appetite for Mexican cinema in Latin America and in some parts of Europe as well,” he pointed out, adding that they have had the good fortune to be working with some of the biggest players in Mexico, including Redrum, Woo Films, Alebrije Prods.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAward-winning composer Harry Gregson-Williams is launching a new label for his work as a joint venture with Universal Production Music, the two parties announced Thursday.Gregson-Williams, whose credits include “The Last Duel,” “House of Gucci” and all four “Shrek” films, as well as HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” is one of the most sought-after composers in film and TV. The new label, “Scored By: Harry Gregson-Williams,” will feature mood-based album themes “ranging from action-packed chases to apprehensive tension and impulsive ripples, all with Gregson-Williams’ signature compositional style and sound.”The label’s creation was inspired by wanting to provide premium-quality film and TV score repertoire for clients wanting the best quality production music.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicHitCo Entertainment, the music company launched by Antonio L.A. Reid (pictured at left) and Charles Goldstuck (at right) in 2017, has been sold to Concord, Variety has learned through multiple sources.

Serena Williams bid a tearful goodbye to Toronto, leaving it all on Sobeys Stadium’s Centre Court after competing in Wednesday night’s Canadian Open.

A controversial music venue that sparked scores of complaints over noise levels has been told to remove its main outdoor stage.

Kate Ferdinand has spoken about being “in a much better place” after recently revealing the heartbreaking news that she’d suffered a miscarriage. The 31 year old took to social media last month to reveal the devastating loss of her second unborn child with husband Rio Ferdinand after attending a 12 week scan.

Manchester United are in a complete mess and the players are the ones to blame for it, according to Premier League icon Gus Poyet.The former Chelsea and Tottenham midfielder insists that United have had enough "top managers" over the past few years to suggest that blaming the man in the dugout is nonsensical, especially since the same on-field problems keep occurring."After Mourinho left, it was clear the problem was not with the manager, but everyone still thinks it is," Poyet speaking exclusively to Lord Ping.READ MORE: Gabby Agbonlahor says he'd want Marko Arnautovic ahead of Jadon Sancho in Man Utd rant"David Moyes, Louis Van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are all top managers, it's definitely down to the players now."Poyet suggested that United's squad was chock-full of players with weak mentalities who struggle to push themselves, and their team-mates, through tough periods - of which there have been plenty in the last decade."To be a Manchester United player you need to have quality technically, physically, tactically, but most importantly, mentally. Certain players that have been there for years are not coping with the situation well mentally.

Frederick Waite Jr, who was a part of the band Musical Youth, has died aged 55.The star famously played drums on the band's megahit Pass the Dutchie.Musical Youth took to Twitter to break the sad news of Frederick’s death, as fans paid tribute to the late musician. “We are sad to announce the passing of Musical Youth’s drummer Frederick Waite Jr,” the group’s statement read.“Our thoughts go out to him and his family during this sad time. “We have lost a musical legend, who inspired many young musicians over the last 40 years. “Rest in eternal peace,” the tweet finished, with a picture attached of a young and smiling Frederick.Details surrounding the 55-year-old’s death are not yet known, but Birmingham City Council have confirmed he died on July 20.British-Jamaican reggae band Musical Youth formed in 1979 in Birmingham, making their mark on the 80s music scene. The band are best remembered for their 1982 single Pass the Dutchie, which achieved the number one spot on various charts around the globe. Musical Youth consisted of lead vocalist and percussionist Dennis Seaton, keyboard player Michael Grant, and guitar player and vocalist Kelvin Grant. The band also included Frederick on drums and his late brother Patrick Waite on bass guitar.Patrick tragically died from a heart condition in 1993 when he was aged just 24. In their heyday, the band recorded two albums and earned a Grammy Award nomination before disbanding in 1985 after a series of tragedies and personal problems.In 2001, Dennis and Michael returned as a musical duo, while Kelvin pursued a solo music career.Musical Youth’s other hits include Youth of Today and Never Gonna Give You Up, which is not to be confused with Rick Astley’s hit of the same name. The band

EXCLUSIVE: A documentary series about the rivalry between the Mexican and American national men’s soccer/football teams is kicking off at Amazon.

Madonna joined Jimmy Fallon and the Roots for a bumpin’ performance of her global hit “Music”.