The world loved Aretha Franklin. Hip Hop loved Aretha Franklin. Let's look at when Hip Hop sampled the Queen of Soul.
Shane Alexander
Hip Hop was Born 45 Years Ago on August 11
We may be celebrating 45 years of Hip Hop this coming weekend. But, that may not be the exact date of the anniversary. Here's why.
Out of the $43 Billion the Music Industry Generated in 2017, Musicians only got 12%
Artists took home how much revenue last year?
#TorontoTogether: Billy Talent Headlines Benefit Concert for Victims of Danforth Shooting
Billy Talent will be hosting a benefit concert to raise money for victims of the dastardly Danforth shooting in Toronto.
Narcan Saved Demi Lovato’s Life. Here’s What you Need to Know About it
The news broke last Tuesday that pop princess Demi Lovato overdosed and an unknown miracle drug, Narcan saved her life. What exactly is Narcan? How did it save Lovato's life? Here's all you need to know about the life saving medication
Toronto Mayor John Tory meets with Members of Toronto Hip Hop Community about Gun Violence
Toronto Mayor John Tory was very receptive to ideas, Kardinal Offishall said after their meeting Friday. Tory and local hip hop elite; Offishall, filmmaker Director X and producer Taj Critchlow spoke about the recent spike of gun violence in the city.
Joe Jackson, Dead at 89
The most famous stage Dad is dead. Joe Jackson, the twisted patriarch of an American musical dynasty, died Wednesday in Las Vegas.
Uber and self-driving cars getting into accidents. Here’s everything you need to know.
Is it safe to grab an Uber with no one behind the wheel? Uber's self-driving cars are hitting the road but are they too accident-prone? Let's find out
The Definitive Gift Guide for Geek Dads 2018
We walked around the newsroom to get our geekiest dad gift picks from the G&B team. Here's what we're getting our dads this year.
5 Things You Might Have Missed in the `This Is America’ Video
Over the weekend Childish Gambino dropped the video for "This is America." We all watched it, but a few important points might have gone over our heads. Here are five of them.
Avicii, Dead at 28
Tim Bergling, better known as hit making EDM star, Avicii has died. He was 28 years old.
Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN wins Pulitzer Prize
Kendrick Lamar's DAMN wins Pulitzer Prize. Lamar becomes first non-classical or jazz artist to win the award.
Huey Lewis Has Cancelled all 2018 Performances Due to Hearing Loss
Here's some news. Huey Lewis has cancelled all future shows. Lewis revealed he has hearing loss.
Art Bell, Dead at 72
Art Bell has died.