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TORONTO TEACHER AND ANTI-RACISM ADVOCATE, KORINA THOMAS-REYNOLDS, LAUNCHES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR BLACK STUDENTS

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Toronto teacher and anti-Black racism advocate, Korina Thomas-Reynolds, has co-founded Roots To Routes Academy, a Durham Region-based independent school for...

DUVY DROPS LAVISH NEW VIDEO FOR “BARCELONA”

Duvy is back with a lavish new video for “Barcelona” off his his December 2022 release How Did I End...

FIVE SOMEWHAT CRAZY 2023 ROYAL RUMBLE SURPRISE ENTRANT PREDICTIONS

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We know Cody Rhodes is returning, but there are still a lot of things we don’t know. Here are six...

BOURNE – THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE’S BLACK OUT NIGHT IS ABOUT REPRESENTATION, NOT SEGREGATION

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Pundits have labelled the National Arts Centre Black Out event as segregation, but SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne says it’s about representation...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 5 EPISODE 15 RECAP

Danni rejects Preston’s proposal and Sabrina and Calvin get even closer. Here’s our Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 5 Episode 15...

ALBUM REVIEW – DC RAPPER ODDISEE IS AT HIS MOST VULNERABLE YET ON TO WHAT END

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DC rapper Oddisee gets vulnerable as he tackles society, fatherhood and personal growth on his new project “To What End”....

ALL AMERICAN SEASON 5 EPISODE 8 RECAP

The Vortex and family celebrate Billy’s birthday as he continues to debate taking the GAU coaching job. Here’s our All...

TORONTO PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE SAINT HOSTS DEBUT PHOTO EXHIBIT “IT WILL ALL MAKE SENSE SOON”

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Hundreds gathered to see It Will All Make Sense Soon, the debut photo exhibit from Toronto photographer Of The Saint....

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 5 EPISODE 14 RECAP

Zatima and Karen talk child support, Preston asks Danni an important question, and Maurice is growing impatient. Here’s our Tyler...

NIGERIAN-CANADIAN ARTIST NYMA LIFTS OUR SPIRITS WITH AN INTIMATE ACOUSTIC VERSION OF “MR. MAN”

Nigerian-Canadian artist Nyma has been gaining steam since her debut, even earning recognition from a certain international Nigerian superstar. Here’s...

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GLENDON STUDENT CYRIELLE NGELEKA IS AN AMBITIOUS YOUNG LEADER WITH A HEART FOR HELPING OTHERS

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Whether through law or humanitarian work, Glendon student Cyrielle Ngeleka is a young woman on the rise with growing ambitions...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 5 EPISODE 13 RECAP

Preston learns Danni’s secret, Maurice is having doubts, and Bayo returns. Here’s our Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 5 Episode 13...

DJ FRANK VINATRA JOINS SIRIUSXM AS MUSIC PROGRAMMER/DJ | PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

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“People On The Move” takes a look at people moving on to new and exciting roles in our community and...

KARDINAL OFFISHALL JOINS DEF JAM AS NEW GLOBAL A&R | PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

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“People On The Move” takes a look at people moving on to new and exciting roles in our community and...

GONEZ MEDIA ACQUIRES TORONTO STAPLE NOW MAGAZINE

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Former TV broadcaster turned media entrepreneur, Brandon Gonez, is shaking up the media landscape once again with GMI’s acquisition of...

REVIEW – BMF SEASON 2 EPISODE 1

Terry is living the legit life, while Meech is trying to forge new alliances to grow his empire. Here’s our...

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POPCAAN AND DRAKE CELEBRATE SUCCESS AND GOOD VIBES ON NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “WE CAA DONE”

Popcaan and Drake have brought the mid-Winter Summer vibes on their surprise new single and music video. Here’s our We...

TRAILER – SEE THE FIRST TRAILER FOR NETFLIX’S YOU PEOPLE STARRING EDDIE MURPHY AND JONAH HILL

Netflix has revealed the trailer for You People starring Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, Nia Long, Lauren London, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 5 EPISODE 12 RECAP

Karen confirms the father of her baby and Robin tries to fight a hostile takeover. Here’s our Tyler Perry’s Sistas...

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TVGUCCI DROPS NEW DRAKE DIRECTED VIDEO FOR “BORA BORA”

Toronto rapper and OVO affiliate, TVGUCCI, has dropped the Drake directed music video for “Bora, Bora” off his 2021 project...

EVA SHAW TEAMS UP WITH SOCA LEGEND BUNJI GARLIN ON NEW DANCE SINGLE “THE CURE”

Bunji Garlin and Eva Shaw both had busy years releasing new singles and projects. The pair end 2022 with a...

MICHAEL A. CHERRY AND SONY PICTURES ANIMATION TAP CANADA’S ATOMIC CARTOONS FOR NEW ANIMATED SERIES YOUNG LOVE

Michael A. Cherry and Sony Pictures Animation’s new animated family sitcom Young Love is coming to HBO Max in 2023....

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OUTSTANDING BLACK MEN IN CANADA 2022 presented by SHIFTER

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From activists, to athletes, authors, and entrepreneurs—SHIFTER is proud to present its second annual Outstanding Black Men in Canada list...

PHOTO REVIEW – ATL’S KENNY MASON ASTONISHED CANADIAN FANS AT HIS TORONTO DEBUT SHOW

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Earlier this month, ATL’s very own Kenny Mason touched down in Toronto for a high-energy debut show. Check out the...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 5 EPISODE 11 RECAP

Sabrina is released from jail and has a run-in with Que, Karen goes to the doctor to find out her...

CENTRAL CEE RETURNS WITH HEART-FELT AND SLIGHTLY EDGY LOVE SONG “LET GO”

UK rapper Central Cee drops new single Let Go, a heart-felt and slightly edgy love song which samples a well-known...

ALBUM REVIEW – JACQUEES BLENDS LOVE, INSPIRATION AND RAW DESIRE ON SINCERELY FOR YOU

Jacquees’ new project is a blend of pure love, inspiration, and raw and unfiltered desire. Here’s our Sincerely For You...

ALBUM REVIEW – AB-SOUL EMBRACES ALL FACETS OF HIS IDENTITY ON HERBERT

Back with his first album in six years, Ab-Soul explores all elements of his psyche on HERBERT. Read SHIFTER’s album...

ALBUM REVIEW – OTF SHOWS ARTISTICS GROWTH ON ONLY THE FAMILY- LIL DURK PRESENTS LOYAL BROS 2

“Only The Family – Lil Durk presents: Loyal Bros 2” is a follow up to their March 2021 release. Here’s...

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 5 EPISODE 10 RECAP

Karen learns about Sabrina being in jail and Robin agrees to help. Here’s our Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 5 Episode...

ATLANTA RAPPER GUNNA RELEASED FROM PRISON AFTER TAKING PLEA DEAL

Atlanta rapper and YSL member was Gunna released from prison today after pleading guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge. After...

THE BLACK PITCH CONTEST IS COMBATTING SYSTEMIC RACISM WITH BARRIER-FREE ACCESS TO FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK ENTREPRENEURS

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TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 5 EPISODE 9 RECAP

Danni calls Preston, Que plays hero, and the girls finally see Sabrina. Here’s our Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 5 Episode...

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NICOLE CHAMBERS TEAMS UP WITH LEILA DEY FOR MAJESTIC NEW SINGLE “RUNNIN’ FROM LOVE”

Toronto R&B/soul artists Nicole Chambers and Leila Dey are turning up our thermostats with their steamy new single, “Runnin From...

CITY FIDELIA PAINTS A VIVID REALITY OF TRAUMA IN THE HOOD ON “CAN’T SLEEP”

Ottawa hip hop artist City Fidelia breaks down the story behind trauma and crime in the hood on “Can’t Sleep”....

VINNIN REFLECTS ON HIS GRIND FROM START TO FINISH ON “SEE ME NOW”

Vinnin isn’t slowing down on his new single “See Me Now”. Watch the 18-year-old Scarborough artist reflect on his rise...

DOMANIQUE GRANT PRESENTS THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE QUEEN/DOM EP

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Toronto soul-pop singer, songwriter, producer and director, Domanique Grant, blessed music listeners and fans alike with the second chapter of...

JAIOFTHERISE WALKS US THROUGH THE “TOXIC” SIDE OF RELATIONSHIPS

Canadian artist Jaioftherise finds catharsis from a relationship turned sour on new single “Toxic”. “You need people like me. You...

AK-SLIM’S DEBUT EP RELENTLESS HITS #1 ON CANADIAN HIP-HOP CHARTS

Ak-Slim debuts ‘Relentless’, a masterful trap-RnB EP which testifies to his consistency in the music game. Dedication and consistency are...

DEBORAH COX AND DIRECTOR X AMONG 2022 CANADA’S WALK OF FAME INDUCTEES

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Hundreds gathered in Toronto for the 2022 Canada’s Walk of Fame. Honourees include Deborah Cox, Director X, and more. More...

MEDIA PASS: THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN MUSIC AND ART

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SHIFTER’s Sheldon Barrocks walks us through Media Pass, an immersive visual art experience in Toronto. Read on to learn more....

TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS SEASON 5 EPISODE 8 RECAP

Robin is onto Hayden, Karen is back at the salon, and Danni needs a lawyer. Here’s our Tyler Perry’s Sistas...

CONCERT REVIEW – JESSIE REYEZ CAPTIVATES A SOLD OUT HOMETOWN CROWD IN TORONTO

Jessie Reyez recently performed at History in Toronto in front of a sold out crowd. Here’s SHIFTER’s Jessie Reyez concert...

3 CANADIAN CLASSICAL MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW | INNOVATORS & ICONS 2022

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For the remainder of 2022, going into 2023, the National Arts Centre is partnering with SHIFTER to spotlight Canadian women...

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