Music

HOLLYWOOD—For the first time in history, the MTV Movie Awards has decided to combine the world of television with the world of cinema to celebrate all things great in pop culture. Yep, it’s a first and indeed an interesting take on seeing some of the best from television go toe-to-toe with those on the big screen. The ceremony was...

HOLLYWOOD—It has finally come to an end people, awards season wrapped Sunday, February 26 with the 89th Annual Academy Awards from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The talk all season has been the battle between the musical “La La Land” and the indie drama “Moonlight.” And for the most part “La La Land” has been the front-runner, but the...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Sunday, February 12, the Grammys introduced a new face to audiences who met Fantastic Negrito. The Oakland musician took home a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album. A first time for the songwriter. Fantastic Negrito's real name is Xavier Dphrepaulezz. He is an African American musician who won the award with his album "The Last Days of Oakland."...

LOS ANGELES—Well, awards season treks on, but this time in the form of music. Yep, the highest accolade in the music industry, the Grammy, was front-and-center on Sunday, February 12, as the 59th Annual Grammy Awards were held from the famed Staples Center in Los Angeles. While this is an awards show, it’s more like a concert, as more...

HOLLYWOOD—Its awards season, and while many like to predict awards on the movie side, predicting the winners in the music arena is more difficult if you ask me. Why? Well, the Recording Academy tends to be quite finicky when it comes to sending out its highest honor in the musical arena, the Grammy! Yes, if you’re one in the...

BEVERLY HILLS—Reports surfaced on Wednesday, February 1 that $200,000 worth of jewelry and other valuables were stolen from rapper and singer Nicki Minaj's Beverly Hills home. The incident was reportedly taken to the police by members the musician's team. Canyon News spoke with Officer Mike Lopez of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Media Relations Section. The burglary took place at Minaj's mansion,...

SAN FRANCISCO—The Nashville rock band, Kings of Leon have returned to the billboard charts. After a three year break, the band has made a comeback with "Walls," the group's seventh album. The band will perform on Friday, January 27 at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. After 17 years and 7 studio albums, Kings of Leon landed their first...

BEVERLY HILLS—Now, I can officially say its awards season! The 74th Golden Globes ceremony was held from the famed Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, January 8 kicking off the official start of awards season if you ask me. “La La Land” led all contenders with seven nominations, followed close behind was “Moonlight” with six nominations. In the end, it...

UNITED STATES—The 5th Annual BottleRock Music Festival will be held from May 26 to May 28. The festival named Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, and Maroon 5 and the Foo Fighters as its 2017 headliners. On Thursday, January 5, at 10 a.m 3 day passes were available to the public, but sold out along with VIP passes. Single day passes are expected...

LONDON, ENGLAND—British musician George Michael, 53, died at his home in Goring, Oxfordshire, England on Sunday, December 25. His death was confirmed by his publicist, Cindi Berger, and reportedly caused by heart failure. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period. The family would ask...