Spencer and Jordan get a chance to shine in a big game and Liv chases her first byline. Here’s our All American season 4 episode 15 recap. Spencer impresses Coach Garrett in his debut on special teams and is given the opportunity to start at gunner. Off the field, he is looking to get in on the new Name, Image, License deals with the help of Navita, but Liv still isn’t comfortable with their relationship. Speaking of Liv, she is working on an article about NIL deals as she looks for her first byline as a writer with the LA…
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Kevin Bourne
Kevin Bourne, also known as "KB The Boss" or simply "KB", 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, from the Toronto International Film Festival to the Canadian Screen Awards, 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.
Toronto company, Retrokid, has dropped a new Inspector Gadget apparel and merch collection as a nod to the series. SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne takes a closer look. If you grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, you probably watched Inspector Gadget―a cartoon about a bumbling and accident prone detective who, with the help of his gadgets and, unbeknownst to him, his niece, Penny, and dog, Brain, fights crime while eluding the latest schemes of MAD’s Dr. Claw. Every episode ended with that menacing voice, “I’ll get you next time, Gadget. Next time!” Retrokid, a Toronto company founded to help you celebrate “your…
In the next article in our Industry Insights series, SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne says for talent and entrepreneurs, becoming “indispensable” is the key to making money in media and entertainment. A lot of people are struggling, not making money in media and entertainment. Meanwhile, our favourite rappers have us all talking about getting a “bag”. For those who aren’t versed in hip-hop that means getting paid. It sounds flashy and vain, but it’s really about economic empowerment, and I’m here for it. But one of the things that hinders people from getting paid their value is that they haven’t become “indispensable”.…
Change is in the air. Through his new social media savvy friend Davita, Spencer is reminded of why he loves football. Meanwhile, Asher, Coop and Patience embrace new changes. Here’s our All American season 4 episode 14 recap. Things are a little awkward between Patience and Coop as they learn to co-exist and navigate being roommates and exes. Spencer is once again invisible with Coach Garrett after his fumble in their last game. A new character, Davita, is introduced as a former athlete, as well as a fellow student, fan, and new friend of Spencer’s. As a young marketing guru,…
Kayla Grey, Kathleen Newman-Bremang, and Amanda Parris take home the inaugural Changemaker Award at the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards. The 2022 Canadian Screen Awards are in full swing, honouring some of Canada’s top film and TV professionals for their work on the big and small screens. Among those being honoured this year are TSN anchor Kayla Grey, Refinery29’s Kathleen Newman-Bremang, and CBC host, playwright and screenwriter, Amanda Parris. The trio of groundbreaking women took home the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television’s inaugural Changemaker Award. As we reported last April, Grey became the first Black woman to host a flagship…
Ottawa’s Real House of Ensemble recently hosted their inaugural producer showcase featuring five local producers with special guest Pitt Tha Kid in attendance. In the basement of a commercial building in downtown Ottawa, Canada is a recording studio that has quickly become ground zero for the city’s bubbling hip-hop and R&B scene. In just over two years, Real House of Ensemble owners City Fidelia, a local hip-hop artist dubbed “The Mayor”, and Abe Abadi, and their roster of in-house producers and engineers, have helped churn out some of the capital’s dopest underground tracks. After dark it has doubled as an…
Love is in the air. But while new relationships begin, old ones come to an end. Kevin Bourne breaks it down in his All American season 4 episode 13 recap. Episode 13 continues to look at Coop’s legal troubles as she may do jail time for obstruction of justice for lying during Monique’s murder investigation. To raise Coop’s spirits, Patience plans a party for her but it ends in a fight as their relationship troubles boil over. With Patience’s album done, her dreams are now coming true, but Coop is feeling left out of her plans and Patience is still…
Justin Bieber’s Justice tour rolled into Ottawa, Canada bringing with it plenty of hits, inspiration and effortless cool. Tonight, Justin Bieber took to the Canadian Tire Centre stage in Ottawa for the latest stop on his Justice Tour in support of his 2020 release Changes and his 2021 release Justice. While other major stars consistently overlook Ottawa on their tours, Bieber never forgets to stop in the capital and fans thanked him for it. The Canadian pop superstar rung off hit after hit in front of a capacity crowd, including mega hits “Holy”, “What Do You Mean?”, Yummy” and “Sorry”. He…
SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne highlights three Black organizations you can support this Black History Month and beyond. The past few years have been a trying time for the Black community, but in the midst of the ups and downs, some brave community leaders and social entrepreneurs have continued to serve our community from coast to coast. Here are three Black organizations you can support this Black History Month and beyond. Black Moms Connection Founded in Toronto in 2015 by award-winning creative storyteller, Tanya Hayles, the Black Moms Connection went from a gathering of 12 women to a “global village” of over…
Layla and JP, Spencer and Grace, Liv and Billy —this episode features some important parent-child conversations. Kevin Bourne breaks it down in his All American season 4 episode 12 recap. The episode opens with Spencer, Coop, Preach and Patience talking about the pending investigation against Coop in the murder of Monique. Spencer also continues to learn from his unlikely “zentor” JJ as he attempts a new approach to life and football. Meanwhile, Billy meets the preferred candidate for the permanent principal position. This leads to a father-daughter talk with Liv, one of the most beautiful moments of the season so…
SHIFTER’s new “People On The Move” feature takes a look at people moving on to new and exciting roles in our community and culture. Today, Toronto radio professional R. Chung is “on the move”. Long-time Toronto radio professional, R. Chung, has landed a new producer role at CBC Music’s Mornings with Saroja Coelho. Chung arrives at CBC Music from his current role as Associate Producer at CBC’s arts, culture and entertainment magazine program q, a role he started in October 2021. Chung took to Instagram to share the news. “Wanted to let the world know, as of April – I’ll…
SHIFTER’s new “People On The Move” feature takes a look at people moving on to new and exciting roles in our community and culture. Today, DJ Puffy and Ricochet are “on the move”. Today, Bajan international DJ, DJ Puffy, took to Instagram to announce his brand new daily radio show at Toronto’s Vibe 105. In the post he noted, “Today is the day! From Today you can catch me on your radio in Toronto, Monday to Friday, 5pm to 6pm. Feels good to be a part of the Vibe 105 family. Toronto let’s gooo!!!” DJ Puffy brings an impressive resume…
