Posts Tagged ‘Canada’
Woman arrested outside Drake’s home
A woman has been arrested outside Drake‘s home. Police were called to the “Hotline Bling” hitmaker’s abode in Toronto, Canada, on Tuesday evening, March 30, 2021, and an unnamed female…
Read MoreAyisha Issa stars as a doctor in NBC’s newest medical drama ‘Transplant’
Ayisha Issa is a Canadian-born, award-winning actress who stars in NBC‘s newest medical drama “Transplant.” In the 13-episode series, Issa plays Dr. June Curtis, a reserved, ambitious surgical resident whose…
Read MoreCrown Royal teams up with celebrity designer for an exclusive collection
If you’re a whiskey connoisseur you’ve more than likely heard of and indulged in the luxurious Canadian brand, Crown Royal. The whiskey company is now creating a royally inspired fashion…
Read MoreHow Nigerian-Canadian rapper Dax went from shooting hoops to selling records
Dax is a Canadian-born rapper with Nigerian roots who is taking the music industry by storm — one fan at a time. He was a regular college athlete playing basketball…
Read MoreMary J. Blige and Nas team up for new ‘Thriving’ single and nationwide tour
Mary J. Blige and Nas have collaborated on a single titled, “Thriving.” The new single is said to be the first song from Blige’s upcoming 14th studio album. The album…
Read MoreDrake excited about building his dream home
Drake wants his bedroom to feature a hot tub, a kitchenette, and two adjacent dressing rooms. The 32-year-old star has started work on his new 35,000-square-foot pad in Toronto and he…
Read MoreDrake made this big announcement at his latest show
The “God’s Plan” hitmaker only dropped Scorpion in June but teased fans that he plans to head straight back into the studio after he has a “little break,” following his…
Read MoreVincent E. Norment on the marijuana industry and how Black people can benefit
Recently, Canada legalized recreational marijuana. This opens up the door to an industry that has the potential of creating more jobs and revenue that can change the face of their…
Read MoreDrake breaks this all-time music record
Drake is officially Spotify’s most streamed artist of all time. The hip-hop star’s album Scorpion had 745.9 million audio streams during its first week. As such, Drake finds himself ahead of Ed…
Read MoreFrom Nigeria to Canada to Atlanta, rapper KonFiiDent proves himself in music
Recording artist KonFiiDent has a story to tell and he’s using his musical gifts to do so. The Lagos, Nigeria native moved to Toronto, Canada as a kid and tapped…
Read MoreCanadian hip-hop artist Maestro Fresh Wes inspired by Drake, Tupac
Wes Williams, aka “Maestro Fresh Wes,” has had a key role in pioneering Canadian hip-hop. In 1989, he was the first Canadian rapper to have a top 40 hit with…
Read MoreCanada leaps ahead of US, features Black woman on $10 bill
On Thursday, Dec. 14, it was announced that civil rights activist Viola Irene Desmond, who challenged racial segregation in Hogtown in the 1940s, will be the first Canadian woman (also…
Read MoreA new World Clash king crowned in New York
A sound clash is a musical competition where DJs from opposing sound systems or “sounds,” as they’re most commonly referred, compete against each other in front of an audience. Sound…
Read MoreBlack woman quits job after being suspended for wearing natural hair
Akua Agyemfra was excited about getting a new job as a host at Jack Astro’s Bar and Grill in Toronto, Canada. However, she soon became frustrated with her new position…
Read MoreZika virus symptoms
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Zika virus, which hit the U.S. for the first time in January when the first case was reported in Texas,…
Read More2 die after shooting at Drake’s after-party
A shooting broke out at an after-party following rapper Drake’s music festival in Toronto, leaving at least two people dead and at least three injured. The after-party was being held…
Read MoreRacist Canadian news outlet calls black hockey player ‘dark guy’
The Vancouver Sun injected racism in a recent news article. According to the Toronto Sun, the news outlet ran a story that showcased a victory by the Vancouver Canucks. Jordan…
Read MoreA fertility clinic tells woman she can’t use sperm donor from a different race
A woman in Canada visited a fertility clinic and was told she could only use sperm donors with whom she shared the same race. The lab’s decision is part of a…
Read MoreGroupon adds 20,000 hotels to its Groupon Getaways travel portal
Ready for a vacation? Groupon is adding 20,000 more hotels to its Groupon Getaways travel portal just in time for spring and summer travel planning. The offering will be available first…
Read MoreChild porn bust! Teachers, doctors, clergymen, police arrested
It’s one of the largest child pornography busts. Project Spade was led by Canadian authorities and has led to the arrest of 348 people – 108 Canadians, 76 Americans and…
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