The ongoing blockbuster international tour of Rush continues to make the headlines, especially in their Toronto hometown, where they recently played four sold-out shows. Next up with arena shows in Toronto is BTS and the city is buzzing in anticipation.
Internationally, the 2Pac murder trial is underway decades after his death. BTS has also spawned an internal conversation at the Grammys around the organization's new Asian Pop category.
Check these and other stories grabbing headlines here.
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and new drummer Anika Nilles tell all about rock's biggest and most unlikely tour: "I'm this age now. Can I still do it?" – Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone Canada
Founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson stopped by the Chilean radio show Radio Futuro and spoke about the band’s unique playing style and their infectious qualities. – Stefano Rebuli, Billboard Canada
Martha Wainwright, Jeru the Damaja and many more have been added to the lineup for the festival's milestone 25th anniversary edition, which takes place from Sept. 23-27 in local venues in Montreal. – Stefano Rebuli, Billboard Canada
The K-pop stars attended the R&B superstars' second night at Rogers Stadium before meeting with them backstage and posing for several photos together. BTS returns to the Canadian stage next week with two nights at Rogers Stadium on Aug. 22-23. – Stefano Rebuli, Billboard Canada
As AC/DC pass through the country on their latest global stadium tour, they are offering Canadian fans a one-stop shop for exclusive merch, props, giveaways and much more. – Stefano Rebuli, Billboard Canada
as she prepares to return to the stage following the devastating health crisis that nearly derailed her career, the pop icon is ready to show the world that her heart does too. –Jazmine Hughes, Harper’s Bazaar
Ottawa’s new Live Nation venue features an uncommonly wide stage, lofty ceilings and a backdrop adorned with the biggest LED video wall in the city. – Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen
Craig Milton and his wife, Deb Taylor, started hosting concerts in their barn about ten years ago, which would see musicians including Leeroy Stagger and Brandon Isaak perform throughout the summer. – Lana Hall, Globe & Mail
In the first of a series of tributes to the city’s beloved music spaces, we look at the Concert Hall on Yonge and Davenport. – Liisa Ladouceur, Toronto Star
Last night, the R&B singer took the stage at RBC Amphitheatre, nearly two years after she had to cancel her Toronto show in 2024, only hours before she was set to perform. – Heather Taylor-Singh, Billboard Canada
"There are some artists in this space who feel that this category isn’t representing the music they work so hard to create," Harvey Mason, Jr. said in a statement. – Paul Grein, Billboard
The dynamic duo performed two classic songs from the movie musical during the second date of Grande's 10-night residency at the O2. – Gil Kaufman, Billboard
Universal Music Group has signed an exclusive, long-term global partnership with Apple Corps Ltd. covering merchandise, licensing, and e-commerce for The Beatles. The agreement was announced on Wednesday (August 19). – Mandy Dalugdug, Music Business Worldwide
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance. – Wired
Robert Smith, Olly Alexander and Paris Paloma also among signatories to letter saying exploitation of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields defies climate reality. – Lauren Almeida, The Guardian
StubHub, the industry's largest ticket resale platform, spent $3.4 million this year lobbying against California's AB 1720. – Ethan Millman, The Hollywood Reporter
