In his Scary Hours 3 review, SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne says while some of his previous projects “felt like they were for the industry or fans; this one feels like it’s for himself and for the culture.” It’s official. Bars are back! Drake had fans in a frenzy yesterday when he announced Scary Hours 3 would be dropping at midnight. If you initially thought Drake dropped a whole double album, you weren’t alone. When the clock struck 12 we learned the project is, in fact, titled For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition. In other words, a For All The Dogs…
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Kevin Bourne
Kevin Bourne is a Toronto-based host/on-air personality, arts & entertainment journalist, TV/film producer, and communications and content strategist. As a commentator and freelancer, he has appeared nationally as a correspondent on CBC News Network and host on CBC Music. He has also appeared locally on CTV, CBC Radio, CityNews, Newstalk 1010, and ByBlacks.com, and in the United States on Fox’s Black digital TV network, Fox Soul. He has covered some of Canada’s top red-carpet events, including the Toronto International Film Festival, and has interviewed everyone from Kevin Hart and "Fast and the Furious" star Tyrese Gibson to Ziggy Marley, Ava DuVernay, Dascha Polanco, Lilly Singh, and Howie Mandel. His years of work as an entertainment journalist led to him being named a Golden Globe® Awards voter and Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-Approved critic and being quoted as a critic in national ad campaigns for Black films and TV shows, both in Canada and the United States. Pivoting into the world of film and television, Kevin co-founded the film, TV, digital content, and live experiences company, SHIFTER Entertainment, alongside his wife and business partner, Koliah. Through SHIFTER he has produced a number of projects, including the Bell Fibe TV1 unscripted reality series A Date In The Life, serving as showrunner, executive producer, writer and co-director. Now, with a number of pilot and feature film scripts written and projects in development, KB is poised to continue to be a champion for Black entertainment and culture alongside his wife and business partner, Koliah.
Zac and Heather face off and Sabrina and Maurice get some good news.. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 6 Episode 16. The episode opens with Heather wanting Zac arrested for taking her son. After talking with her friends, she’s going to try to get even more money from him instead of signing the child support settlement. It looks like a court battle is brewing. When Fatima comes home, he fills her in on the latest with Heather. She suggests they go to family court confirming that a battle is, in fact, on the horizon. Zatima is going to…
Sports broadcaster Kayla Grey has announced the launch of her new clothing company NO ADDRESS alongside business partner Vedika Solecki. She’s a long-time sports broadcaster and one of the faces of TSN. Now Kayla Grey is pivoting into a new industry―fashion. Today, she took to Instagram to announce the launch of her new clothing company NO ADDRESS alongside business partner and CP Group director and founder Vedika Solecki. The two connected after noticing a void within the Formula 1 space. According to the company’s website, their goal is to “encourage deeper representation, individuality, accessibility, and culture within the industry through…
As a follow up to his third studio album “Jackman”, Jack Harlow drops Lovin On Me single and music video ahead of upcoming tour. Despite his growing list of career milestones, including six GRAMMY Award nominations, two #1 singles, nearly 30 RIAA platinum certifications, and over 10 billion career streams to date, Jack Harlow doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Following the release of his third studio album Jackman., which saw him go back to his Louisville, Kentucky roots, Harlow returns with his latest single “Lovin On Me”. The OZ, Nik D and Sean Momberger produced single, which seemingly draws…
Danni is conflicted and Zatima get a taste of parenthood. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 6 Episode 15. The episode opens with Zatima in the grocery store facing off against Karen who meets Zac’s other supposed child for the first time. After things get hostile, Karen wants to talk co-parenting with Fatima if she’s going to be helping to raise her child. They bring Zac’s son home and are concerned over him not talking and possibly being hurt. They decide to take him to the doctor. Later, Karen shows up at Zac’s house with something for his son…
Love is in the air for Andi, Danni and Sabrina, and Zac rescues his son. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 6 Episode 14. The episode opens with Zatima paying Zac’s son a visit. When his son appears to be in distress, a fight breaks out. That’s until Fatima gets all gangster as we learn even more about her sketchy past. On their way home, Fatima, Zac and his son bump into Karen at the grocery store. The sight of the happy family is guaranteed to set up another war between Karen and Zatima in the toilet paper…
Flo Milli and Maiya The Don were “easily among the best live performers we’ve seen all year” says Kevin Bourne in his latest concert review. Tonight, Flo Milli brought her Thanks For Coming Here, Ho tour to Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Centre presented by RAPSEASON. Fortunately, she didn’t come alone. She had a little help from Brooklyn native, Maiya The Don, fresh off her BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher appearance. When asked prior to the show what we can expect from a Maiya The Don performance, she told SHIFTER. “You can expect a lot of energy, dancing, a good time. I like…
Sabrina is given an offer she might not be able to refuse. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 6 Episode 13. The episode begins with Bayo (Ellis E. Fowler) demanding that Sabrina (Novi Brown) marry him as a condition for the bail money. If not, she would be sent her back to jail. The girls show up at Karen’s (Ebony Obsidian) house for a another sisterly intervention after Karen’s visit to the law office. Karen is still confused (and seemingly delusional) about Zac’s (Devale Ellis) love for her. With everyone beating around the bush, Danni (Mignon Von) comes with…
Things escalate between Fatima and Karen, and Maurice confesses. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 6 Episode 12. It’s Christmas in October as Tyler Perry’s Sistas returns for its mid-season premiere. The episode opens with Fatima (Crystal Renee Hayslett) on the ground after being shot by Karen (Ebony Obsidian) with everyone in the office scrambling. Fortunately, as many fans suspected, it was just wishful thinking on Karen’s part. After the two exchange backhanded apologies, Karen threatens to get every dime she can from Zac (Devale Ellis) for her baby. When the dust settles, Karen wants Andi to choose between…
Just when you thought artists would be winding down for the year, we were hit with a number of new releases. In this edition of Dope New Music, we look at new Canadian hiphop and R&B, as well as folk, afro-fusion, Gospel and dancehall from Mustafa, AR Paisley, Nate Husser, TwoTiime, Töme, TOBi, Charmaine and more, in no particular order. AR PAISLEY FEAT. INDERPAL MOGA | “WHAT’S BEEF?” After signing a new deal with 91 North Records, a joint venture between Warner Music Canada and Warner Music India, AR Paisley is back with his new single “What’s Beef?” featuring…
Despite his success so far, his is “still just getting started” says Kevin Bourne in his Daniel Caesar Superpowers Tour review. Friday night, Daniel Caesar brought his Superpowers Tour to Toronto as the Oshawa native performed in front of a hometown crowd. Caesar joins an impressive list of hometown heroes who packed out the Scotiabank Arena in their own city in 2023, including NAV and Drake. Before Caesar took to the stage, opening acts took turns getting the crowd warm. While Toronto’s Charlotte Day Wilson accompanied by fellow Torontonian jazz band BADBADNOTGOOD are a lock to put on a good…
SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne says Drake latest project “may have just saved hip-hop” in his For All The Dogs review. When the clock hit midnight, hoards of Drake fans all of the world were left refreshing their favourite DSP so they could get their latest Drake fix. That’s when word spread that the album wouldn’t be dropping until 6:00am. On October 6th. Very 6 God of him. Then came the sound of the pitter patter of footsteps running down the stairs like Christmas morning as For All The Dogs finally arrived. Now. this album is very important for hip-hop which, aside…
