Music Biz Headlines: Celine Dion's Paris Comeback is Official, Justin Bieber's Surprise Coachella Warm-Up Concert

Canadian music industry headlines have centred around the Juno Awards in Canada, and around Canadian artists who missed the awards in the U.S. (including Justin Bieber and Tate McRae).

Meanwhile, Kanye West still ruffles feathers, Kevin Lyman reflects on 30 years of the Vans Warped Tour and more music business headlines of the week from Canada and beyond.

Canadian Music Biz Headlines

Celine Dion Announces 2026 Paris Residency Dates, Says She’s Feeling ‘Strong’ After Health Battle

"I've felt your prayers and support, your kindness and love," the singer said. – Hannah Dailey, Billboard

Justin Bieber Shares Inside Look at His Secret Pre-Coachella Show: ‘See You All Soon’

The star gave fans a preview of his upcoming headlining performance during a one-night-only set at The Roxy Theater in West Hollywood. – Annie Harrigan, Billboard

Why Tate McRae, Justin Bieber and the Weeknd Don't Care About the Juno Awards

At the Juno Awards industry ceremony at the Hamilton Convention Centre on Saturday, there was no “elbows up” and no “Canada down.” Instead, things went sideways at the event where most of the trophies were handed out in advance of Sunday’s nationally televised gala held at TD Coliseum. – Brad Wheeler, Globe & Mail

Billboard Canada on the Juno Awards' Red Carpet

Check out interviews with The Beaches, Cameron Whitcomb, Sofia Camara, MICO, Majid Jordan and more at @billboardca. –Billboard Canada

Brandon Isaak Tops Winners List at the First Edition of the Canadian Blues Music Awards

Held in Toronto on March 30, The CBMAs replace the Maple Blues Awards as the only national awards show for this genre. The decision was made after the former awards were criticized for lack of representation for Black artists. – Kerry Doole, Billboard Canada

New Hamilton Country Music Festival Announces Full Artist Lineup

Brett Kissel and Chase Rice are set to headline the Route 95 summer festival. Kicking off on July 24, the new festival will be taking over the Ancaster Fairgrounds for two days. – Demar Grant, Hamilton Spectator

International Music Biz Headlines

The acquisition will bring Revelator's operations and financial reporting for artists, labels and distributors to WMG's stable of offerings. – Ariel King, Billboard

Ezekiel Lewis Named Chairman/CEO of Epic Records

The longtime A&R executive had served as president of the label since 2023, and will take over for industry legend Sylvia Rhone, who left last September. –Dan Rys, Billboard

U.K.’s Jewish Leadership Council Calls Three-Night Kanye West Booking at Wireless Festival ‘Deeply Irresponsible’

The group was joined by the Campaign Against Antisemitism in their condemnation of the booking of rapper who has repeatedly embraced pro-Nazi messaging and once sold swastika t-shirts. – Gil Kaufman, Billboard

UMG Blasts Drake Appeal in Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’: ‘That Is Not the Law’

The music giant says the rapper's lawsuit over Lamar's incendiary diss track shouldn't be revived by a federal appeals court. – Bill Donahue, Billboard

APRA Music Awards Nominees Announced For Centenary Ceremony In Sydney

Amyl And The Sniffers, Paul Kelly, Tame Impala And Ninajirachi Lead The Song Of The Year Field As APRA Marks 100 Years Of Championing Australian Songwriters. – Paul Cashmere, Noise11

‘That’s What This Is All About’: Kevin Lyman on 30 Years of Vans Warped Tour and What Comes Next

"The industry talks a big game about artist development," Lyman says. "But we are willing to die trying." – Jessica Lynch, Billboard