Kevin Leonel and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) collab on the new LOTTO MAX Thrift Drop Collection. Here’s a closer look. SHIFTER recently attended a preview for an unexpected yet exciting fashion collab at The Well in downtown Toronto. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and LOTTO MAX have enlisted Brooklyn-based clothing designer, Kevin Leonel, to conceive the LOTTO MAX Thrift Drop collection, including a limited number of handmade hoodies, jackets and shirts made entirely from thrifted textiles, like blanket and vintage t-shirts. Each piece features seven numbers which can be used when playing LOTTO MAX. The…
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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.
The Sistas host Karen’s baby shower and Gary makes a big announcement. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 19. Tonight’s episode of Tyler Perry’s Sistas sees the whole crew come together to celebrate Karen, Zac and Aaron and their twins. Look over Twitter/X, there are a lot of fans not only upset with his episode, but the whole season. Some are upset that Fatima continues to get the short end of the stick. So without further adieu, let’s take a closer look. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 19. Jordan on the…
African artists and musicians shine as they showcase their talents at Toronto’s Papermill Theatre. Here’s our Afro-Gene 2024 recap. From Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa, African music is having a run. Music from the African continent is experiencing unparalleled global mainstream success, as African artists and musicians sell out arenas and have big names like Chris Brown looking for features alongside their African counterparts. In Canada, there’s a growing number of artists who either immigrated to Canada from Africa or are born to African parents who are bringing the sounds of the continent to North America. This talent was…
Tiffany confronts Danni and Danni and Karen talk about their friendship. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 18. Tonight’s episode of Tyler Perry’s Sistas saw the schism between Sabrina, Danni and Andi and their men increase. A brand new character is also introduce who may make things even more spicy. So let’s take a closer look. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 18. Andi and Penelope vow bring down Gary The episode opens with Andi entering the office after being threatened by Gary in the parking lot. Before she can even gather…
Jordan is caught in a compromising position and Andi reveals a big secret. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 17. Tonight’s episode of Tyler Perry’s Sistas saw a few characters experience relationship issues as their futures with their respective partners are called into question. We also see Gary get more petty than ever as he learns some news that could potentially take him down. So let’s take a closer look. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 17. Jordan gets caught lacking After being drugged by Ethan, Jordan wakes up groggy. Andi comes…
The Majah Hype Overdue comedy tour stopped in Toronto and the King of Caribbean Comedy did not disappoint says SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne. Atlanta-based, New York raised comedian, Majah Hype, has made a name for himself over the past 12+ years through his content and standup comedy performances geared towards Caribbean audiences. Billed as the “King of Caribbean Comedy”, Majah Hype has every Caribbean accent down to perfection which he attributes to growing up among family and neighbours in New York City. In a recent interview with SHIFTER, Majah Hype gave us his secret sauce for how he became the man…
Andi meets the FBI’s key witness, and Zac and Aaron make peace? Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 16. Tonight’s episode of Tyler Perry’s Sistas wasn’t overly impressive, but there were some great TV moments with the introduction of an unexpected key witness in the FBI investigation into Gary, Zac and Aaron potentially squashing their beef, and a comedic moment between Maurice and Pam. So let’s take a closer look. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 16. Tony’s ex-wife returns The episode opens with Tony’s ex-wife appearing in his office. When she…
Aaron stands up for himself and Sabrina expands her baby daddy options. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 15. If Twitter is any indication, fans appear to be happy with tonight’s episode of Tyler Perry’s Sistas, partly because Karen gets a dose of the truth. Fatima’s “bonus mom” problems continue, but there might be some help on the way. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 15. Jordan is fuming The series opens with Jordan coming back to find his wallet and catching his campaign liaison, Ethan Kerr, bugging a framed picture of…
On the heels of Session 14 of filltheBLNK, SHIFTER highlights 10 rising Toronto artists you should know and follow. SHIFTER recently attended the latest session of filltheBLNK, held at It’s OK Studios at 468 Queen St West in downtown Toronto. It was the first session of the year for filltheBLNK which has become one of Toronto’s leading communities for artists and other professionals in the scene. It’s also a way to keep your finger on the pulse of Toronto’s artists on the rise. So here are 10 rising Toronto artists you should know and follow, as featured at…
Gary confronts Jordan and news spreads about Karen’s baby daddies. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 14. The messiest season of Sistas yet continues with the stakes higher than ever and Gary on a rampage. Literally any given episode, another body can be found. Fatima is at her wits end with Zac seemingly oblivious to the stress she’s carrying. Some fans are calling for her to find a new man. Here’s our recap of Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7 Episode 14. Jordan vs. Gary The episode opens with Gary in the backseat of Jordan’s car warning…
Spencer feels the pressure of the NFL combine while Olivia is on baby duty. Here’s our All American Season 6 Episode 10 recap. This episode opens in the James home with Spencer and his mom meeting with Coach Bryan, Agent Eric’s uncle. He notes that Spencer being raised by a single mom couldn’t be easy. Spencer shares that his mom is his hero and he wouldn’t have it any other way. He says if he answers as well as he did with him at the upcoming NFL Combine, he will be a top five pick for sure. At the Baker…
The CW has ended months of speculated surrounding the future of their flagship series announcing All American has been renewed for season 7. Fans of the college drama series All American can now breathe a sign of relief. The CW recently announced that their flagship drama, All American, has been renewed for a seventh season. Executive Producer, showrunner and writer, Jamie Turner, took to Instagram to share the news writing, “Our 7th spin around the block.” This announcement comes after announcing they would be adding two more episodes to the now 15-episode sixth season. When the additional episodes were ordered,…
