Joshua Chong

1 month ago | mykawartha.com | Joshua Chong

Young people these days tend to judge experiences not based on their actual quality but on general “vibes.” That is — for those of you unfamiliar with the Gen Z lingo — the atmosphere of a particular place or situation. Taylor Swift, for instance, is the greatest pop star in world right now not because she’s the world’s best singer. And Swifties attend her concerts not just to listen to her voice. It’s the mood, the hipness of it all — the vibes. That is what’s made her such a global success.

1 month ago | thespec.com | Joshua Chong

The Ontario government will invest $35 million over three years to help rebuild the Shaw Festival’s aging Royal George Theatre. The proposed theatre that will replace it is expected to honour the original building’s design, the province said, but will also include about 20 per cent more seats, accessible front-of-house areas and new rehearsal space. The project is expected to be completed by the spring of 2029.

2 months ago | therecord.com | Richie Assaly |Joshua Chong

Buffy Sainte-Marie was stripped Friday of her Polaris Music Prizes, Juno Awards and Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction, as the fallout continues from an investigation that raised questions about her Indigenous ancestry and Canadian citizenship. The Polaris Music Prize is rescinding two awards given to Buffy Sainte-Marie, the Canadian music organization announced in a statement on Friday.

2 months ago | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Briony Smith |Joshua Chong |Richie Assaly

The 97th Academy Awards, which took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles just weeks after a series of devastating wildfires ripped through the region, shone a spotlight on the resiliency of Hollywood. Host Conan O’Brien led a safe and occasionally solemn awards ceremony, which marked the end of one of the most wide-open Oscar races in recent memory. Here are the top nine moments from the evening, including the full Oscars 2025 winners list. 1.

2 months ago | thespec.com | Briony Smith |Joshua Chong |Richie Assaly

The 97th Academy Awards, which took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles just weeks after a series of devastating wildfires ripped through the region, shone a spotlight on the resiliency of Hollywood. Host Conan O’Brien led a safe and occasionally solemn awards ceremony, which marked the end of one of the most wide-open Oscar races in recent memory. Here are the top nine moments from the evening, including the full Oscars 2025 winners list. 1.