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David Friend

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Entertainment Reporter at The Canadian Press

Entertainment reporter at The Canadian Press - Music/film & TV/streaming | @Variety contrib | 👉 Insta/Threads: dj_friend or https://t.co/jrME8Mdavg

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  • 2 weeks ago | westernwheel.ca | David Friend

    TORONTO — Juliette Powell, the captivating former MuchMusic VJ and host of live dance show "Electric Circus," has died at 54. The television personality who became an author and technology commentator was found dead at home in New York on June 3, says Art Kleiner, the co-author of her 2023 book "The AI Dilemma." He said the cause of death was acute bacterial meningitis. Friends and colleagues say Powell's professional achievements often broke down barriers.

  • 2 weeks ago | coastreporter.net | David Friend

    TORONTO — Juliette Powell, the captivating former MuchMusic VJ and host of live dance show "Electric Circus," has died at 54. The television personality who became an author and technology commentator was found dead at home in New York on June 3, says Art Kleiner, the co-author of her 2023 book "The AI Dilemma." He said the cause of death was acute bacterial meningitis. Friends and colleagues say Powell's professional achievements often broke down barriers.

  • Jan 6, 2025 | ca.sports.yahoo.com | David Friend

    Family Channel is hitting the rinks for a new live-action teen drama set in the high-stakes world of competitive figure skating. The Canadian television channel has partnered with Netflix for an eight-episode order of "Finding Her Edge," which is adapted from Jennifer Iacopelli’s popular 2022 young adult novel. The series follows the Russo sisters, three young heirs to a figure skating dynasty, as they face professional challenges and personal strife.

  • Aug 21, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.com | David Friend

    The Weeknd is offering a glimpse into the next chapter of his career with a one-night-only concert streaming live on YouTube from São Paulo, Brazil. The "Blinding Lights" hitmaker plans to roll out a never-before-seen production in early September that will "offer a glimpse into what's next for the artist" alongside performances of his biggest songs. The Toronto-raised Abel Tesfaye announced his streaming plans with a promotional trailer made with images generated by A.I. software.

  • Jul 26, 2024 | msn.com | David Friend

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