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Media Beat: April 25, 2018

By David Farrell

CRTC releases amendments for low power radio stations

A growing trend to flouting the conditions set out in the Broadcast Act has the regulator tightening its regulatory policy for low-power radio stations, but it still deals a weak hand when it comes to shutting down repeat offenders


CRTC call for a new commissioner

With Stephen Simpson’s seat becoming vacant on June 22, the regulator is seeking a new CRTC commissioner for British Columbia and the Yukon. Applicant details here.

Sinclair Broadcasting’s hostile takeover

The right-wing behemoth helped put Trump in the White House. Now the president's returning the favour– setting up Sinclair to be the next Fox News – Ben Wofford, Rolling Stone

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Kanye West
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Kanye West

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Music Biz Headlines: Kanye West Banned From Entering U.K., Alessia Cara's AI Anxiety

Also this week: Lady Gaga, Goo Goo Dolls cancel Canadian shows, Rush reflect on upcoming tour and Celine Dion extends Paris residency.

This week, the ever-controversial Kanye West (Ye) is at the centre of a political storm as his antisemitic past sees him banned from entering the U.K., a move that has seen the cancellation of the Wireless Festival he was set to headline.

Elsewhere, American musicians unions defend Bruce Springsteen against Trump insults, Pershing Square seeks to buy UMG for over $60 billion and more music biz headlines of the week from Canada and beyond.

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