Author: Kevin Bourne

In possibly the most anticipated film release of the year (maybe ever), the release of the Avengers: End Game trailer is leaving fans emotional and desperate to learn more on how the franchise will come to an end this April 26. In the final adaption to the Avengers’ multi-billion dollar franchise, the trailer (released today) starts with our heroes heartbroken and exhausted, following the mass extinction that took place during Avengers: Infinity War. There were exceptional lengths taken to not include a single spoiler by the Marvel Cinematic Universe, only making fans more desperate for answers. Tony Stark starts the…

Grammy-award winning rapper, Drake, has been a global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors for the past six years, but now the two have become an inseparable identity. The artist has held the reputation of being at almost every game when not on tour, and now the team has decided to rename their new practice facility as the “OVO Athletic Centre,” and even gave Drake a key to the place. The rapper’s record label and clothing line are both OVO-branded. And now, so is the Raptors’ practice facility. The OVO logo can be found front and centre — right beside the…

In the interview last week with CBS This Morning host Gayle King, we got the first unbiased look at R. Kelly since the artist was charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse of four women — three of them underage girls — but the whole ordeal left a sour taste behind. Accused of dominating and manipulating women, Kelly defended his case by interrupting, yelling and talking overtop of King. He denied that any of the allegations are true — in a true respected fashion of screaming and throwing a tantrum like a child. In all of the vast history…

Travis Scott is not just an entertainer. He is a superhero. Most performers would be content to hop on stage, recite a couple of bars, hype up the crowd for an hour or two and then go home, satisfied for a job well done. Not Travis Scott. Some rappers (and they are right to do so) prefer to limit their interactions with their crowd out of concern for their own safety. Not Travis Scott. Last, but not least, the majority of artists tend to stick to what is commonly done out of fear of alienating their fans with something new.…

This is one of those reviews that will receive a certain level of backlash regardless of the position taken. Captain Marvel has been on a lot of people’s list of most anticipated films of 2019. Ever since she was brilliantly teased at the end of Infinity War (2018), fans have been dying to see Carole Danvers appear on the big screen. When the news broke that academy award winner Brie Larson would be playing the iconic character, Marvel fans rejoiced in unison. The character of Carole Danvers is one of the most powerful characters on the entire Marvel roster. She…

February was a light month for Ottawa music videos after the 10 on our list for January. This month’s Ottawa music video roundup includes JAIOFTHERISE, BLikeBrett, Hevve, Chaz Dean and OTG. We’re continuing to ask you, the fans, to vote for the capital’s Video of the Month. You voted last month and crowned Rolling Stone by Anka x Karma x Soul Physical as the top music video for the month of January. Check out the videos below in order of release date, then help us crown the top video in the city for February. As usual, ff there are any videos we forgot make sure…

RBC Bluesfest, Ottawa’s largest music festival, is back with another eclectic lineup in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Returning this year is festival favourite Snoop Dogg who will headline a hip-hop night on July 13th along with legendary hip-hop group Wutang Clan. Other hip-hop and R&B acts include Logic, K’Naan, T-Pain, Mustard, mega producer Murda Beatz and Jessie Reyez, who also graced the Bluesfest stage in 2018. In 2018, the big draw was the Foo Fighters who treated fans to a three hour show on the big stage. In 2019, the big draw is the Backstreet Boys on July 14th.…

Ottawa hip-hop artist Hevve recently released the music video for his biggest song to date “On It”, a follow up to the recently released video for “Five”, also off his latest project V. The song and video feature Stxrytellers members, Maurice Moore collaborator and fellow Ottawa artist Jeff Sanon who co-produced the track alongside long-time producer and Hevve collaborator Quest. The video, set in the Ottawa Art Gallery and National Gallery of Canada, draws inspiration from The Carters video for “Apeshit”, bridging the gap between hip-hop culture and high culture. It features art pieces from the Karim Rashid: Cultural Shaping exhibition, as…

“Wins and losses”. It’s a phrase that’s etched in hip-hop history thanks to Meek Mill. What it means, at least to me, is some of the biggest wins in life come after the biggest losses and some of the biggest losses come after the biggest wins.   Today marks the one year anniversary of my father’s passing due to Cancer. As a result, December 2017 to March 2018 was the hardest stretch of my life. I was so stressed I was feeling physical pain in my body. Christmas Eve in 2017 I was experiencing severe back, head and ear pain.…

Published with permission from the author Here is “Exhibit A.” More evidence to further substantiate why compensating NCAA players is absolutely justifiable. Just consider this. If a college student earns an academic scholarship, he or she is able to attend school for free on the merit of intellect and continued exceptional achievement. Now if that student desires to get a part-time job on campus, he or she is usually permitted to do so and retain those earnings on top of whatever perks they receive for academic excellence. If a player earns an athletic scholarship, he should have the same right…

After a year’s break, Chronicles of Jessica Wu is coming back to Amazon Prime with a new lead actress. The series revolves around a young woman on the autism spectrum who uses martial arts and her genius ability to take down the bad guys of Los Angeles. The second season, which includes seven episodes, was shot in October 2018 in Los Angeles. The character of Jessica Wu has been described as shy and vulnerable but also driven and strong. When she is out fighting villains, she becomes superhero Equation, using her mathematical skills to solve everyday problems. How is this…

This morning at midnight Ottawa artist Sammy Keys dropped his debut project Strippa Flava, a follow up to his successful single “Keys” which gained 64,000 views on YouTube and 12,000 on Spotify. The release date also coincides with Keys’ 20th birthday. “After my setback, I started from scratch and wanted to develop my new sound so I can have a bigger comeback. ‘Keys’, being my first music video, had set the tone for Strippa Flava”, Keys noted when asked about his new sound. “They all have a Trap and R&B vibe, and I wanted to bring this sound to parties…