David Friend
@dfriend.bsky.social
Entertainment reporter at The Canadian Press Music/film & TV/streaming + biz.
Variety contributor | Insta: dj_friend
Variety contributor | Insta: dj_friend
k.d. lang and Jane Siberry reflect on the enduring impact of 'Calling All Angels'
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The video: www.msn.com/en-ca/entert...
October 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
k.d. lang and Jane Siberry reflect on the enduring impact of 'Calling All Angels'
The video: www.msn.com/en-ca/entert...
The video: www.msn.com/en-ca/entert...
Make it make sense!
October 14, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Make it make sense!
Yves Jarvis wins Polaris Music Prize for 'All Cylinders,' while Mustafa nabs the inaugural song prize.
My story from the ceremony at Massey Hall: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @polarismusicprize.bsky.social
My story from the ceremony at Massey Hall: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @polarismusicprize.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Yves Jarvis wins Polaris Music Prize for 'All Cylinders,' while Mustafa nabs the inaugural song prize.
My story from the ceremony at Massey Hall: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @polarismusicprize.bsky.social
My story from the ceremony at Massey Hall: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @polarismusicprize.bsky.social
“I was feeling stronger, more healthy. And I think when we feel more healthy, we feel sexier.” - @kiesza.bsky.social
Photos by Chris Young
My story: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
Photos by Chris Young
My story: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
September 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“I was feeling stronger, more healthy. And I think when we feel more healthy, we feel sexier.” - @kiesza.bsky.social
Photos by Chris Young
My story: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
Photos by Chris Young
My story: thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
Sarah McLachlan says her daughter offered to skip high school graduation to make a performance of "Silence" with @johnsummitt.bsky.social happen.
My story: www.msn.com/en-ca/entert...
My story: www.msn.com/en-ca/entert...
August 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Sarah McLachlan says her daughter offered to skip high school graduation to make a performance of "Silence" with @johnsummitt.bsky.social happen.
My story: www.msn.com/en-ca/entert...
My story: www.msn.com/en-ca/entert...
"For me it'll always be Drake over Kendrick."
Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh take to Instagram to apologize for attending Kendrick Lamar's concert in Toronto.
Read the full story at the link in my thread.
Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh take to Instagram to apologize for attending Kendrick Lamar's concert in Toronto.
Read the full story at the link in my thread.
June 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
"For me it'll always be Drake over Kendrick."
Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh take to Instagram to apologize for attending Kendrick Lamar's concert in Toronto.
Read the full story at the link in my thread.
Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh take to Instagram to apologize for attending Kendrick Lamar's concert in Toronto.
Read the full story at the link in my thread.
New Brunswick's Justin Collette is the ghost with the most in 'Beetlejuice' musical.
My chat with the stage actor as he got his ghoulish face on for opening night...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @mirvish.bsky.social
My chat with the stage actor as he got his ghoulish face on for opening night...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @mirvish.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
New Brunswick's Justin Collette is the ghost with the most in 'Beetlejuice' musical.
My chat with the stage actor as he got his ghoulish face on for opening night...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @mirvish.bsky.social
My chat with the stage actor as he got his ghoulish face on for opening night...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @mirvish.bsky.social
// The Vibe
Inside a dimly lit bar...
Features Bicep, Fcukers and Jimi Jules.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6PS...
Inside a dimly lit bar...
Features Bicep, Fcukers and Jimi Jules.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6PS...
May 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
// The Vibe
Inside a dimly lit bar...
Features Bicep, Fcukers and Jimi Jules.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6PS...
Inside a dimly lit bar...
Features Bicep, Fcukers and Jimi Jules.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6PS...
Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision Song Contest with pop-opera song ‘Wasted Love’ (AP)
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May 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision Song Contest with pop-opera song ‘Wasted Love’ (AP)
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medicinehatnews.com/entertainmen...
"If we don't all come together to fix it and we just sweep it under the rug, it will keep on persisting."
Reggae musician Jah'Mila appeals for change after East Coast Music Awards win.
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Reggae musician Jah'Mila appeals for change after East Coast Music Awards win.
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May 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"If we don't all come together to fix it and we just sweep it under the rug, it will keep on persisting."
Reggae musician Jah'Mila appeals for change after East Coast Music Awards win.
www.msn.com/en-ca/entert...
Reggae musician Jah'Mila appeals for change after East Coast Music Awards win.
www.msn.com/en-ca/entert...
Josh Ross, Snotty Nose Rez Kids to play Juno Awards broadcast in Vancouver.
The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
February 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Josh Ross, Snotty Nose Rez Kids to play Juno Awards broadcast in Vancouver.
The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
Country star Josh Ross says he's in good company leading Juno Awards nominees with pop singer Tate McRae.
My story on the contenders for Canada's biggest music awards show: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @joshrossky.bsky.social @tatemcrae.bsky.social
My story on the contenders for Canada's biggest music awards show: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @joshrossky.bsky.social @tatemcrae.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Country star Josh Ross says he's in good company leading Juno Awards nominees with pop singer Tate McRae.
My story on the contenders for Canada's biggest music awards show: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @joshrossky.bsky.social @tatemcrae.bsky.social
My story on the contenders for Canada's biggest music awards show: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... @joshrossky.bsky.social @tatemcrae.bsky.social
After Tubi spent about a month marketing that the SuperBowl would be streaming on its service in Canada, many viewers are learning tonight that it's actually not.
How did nobody at Tubi notice this?! Is this what happens when your streaming company is centralized in another country?
How did nobody at Tubi notice this?! Is this what happens when your streaming company is centralized in another country?
February 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
After Tubi spent about a month marketing that the SuperBowl would be streaming on its service in Canada, many viewers are learning tonight that it's actually not.
How did nobody at Tubi notice this?! Is this what happens when your streaming company is centralized in another country?
How did nobody at Tubi notice this?! Is this what happens when your streaming company is centralized in another country?
"Ridiculous": Legal fight over Ontario town’s refusal to mark Pride month ongoing
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globalnews-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/globalne... #lgbtq
January 21, 2025 at 4:45 AM
"Ridiculous": Legal fight over Ontario town’s refusal to mark Pride month ongoing
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globalnews-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/globalne... #lgbtq
# 47: Jazzy - “No Bad Vibes” (feat. Kilimanjaro)
The silky-smooth vocals of Dublin’s Jazzy get an assist from London producer Kilimanjaro. Only good vibes destined to become an afro house classic.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
The silky-smooth vocals of Dublin’s Jazzy get an assist from London producer Kilimanjaro. Only good vibes destined to become an afro house classic.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
January 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
# 47: Jazzy - “No Bad Vibes” (feat. Kilimanjaro)
The silky-smooth vocals of Dublin’s Jazzy get an assist from London producer Kilimanjaro. Only good vibes destined to become an afro house classic.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
The silky-smooth vocals of Dublin’s Jazzy get an assist from London producer Kilimanjaro. Only good vibes destined to become an afro house classic.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
# 48: Mura Masa - “We Are Making Out”
The raunchy delights of late 2000s electroclash come rushing back as Singaporean artist Yeule boasts about all the places she can’t contain her lust.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
The raunchy delights of late 2000s electroclash come rushing back as Singaporean artist Yeule boasts about all the places she can’t contain her lust.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
January 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
# 48: Mura Masa - “We Are Making Out”
The raunchy delights of late 2000s electroclash come rushing back as Singaporean artist Yeule boasts about all the places she can’t contain her lust.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
The raunchy delights of late 2000s electroclash come rushing back as Singaporean artist Yeule boasts about all the places she can’t contain her lust.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
# 49: Jamie xx & the Avalanches - “All You Children”
A swirl of quivering samples from a children’s choir propels late African-American poet Nikki Giovanni’s call for unity onto the dance floor. Electronic bliss.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 Spotify list
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ... #bestof2024
A swirl of quivering samples from a children’s choir propels late African-American poet Nikki Giovanni’s call for unity onto the dance floor. Electronic bliss.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 Spotify list
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ... #bestof2024
January 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
# 49: Jamie xx & the Avalanches - “All You Children”
A swirl of quivering samples from a children’s choir propels late African-American poet Nikki Giovanni’s call for unity onto the dance floor. Electronic bliss.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 Spotify list
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ... #bestof2024
A swirl of quivering samples from a children’s choir propels late African-American poet Nikki Giovanni’s call for unity onto the dance floor. Electronic bliss.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 Spotify list
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ... #bestof2024
# 50: Dark Bardo & Shungudzo - “Wild Thought” (St. Lucia Remix)
A powerful effort by alt-pop duo Dark Bardo. It’s carnal, spiritual and, at times, seems to be ushering in something otherworldly.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ... #bestof2024
A powerful effort by alt-pop duo Dark Bardo. It’s carnal, spiritual and, at times, seems to be ushering in something otherworldly.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ... #bestof2024
January 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
# 50: Dark Bardo & Shungudzo - “Wild Thought” (St. Lucia Remix)
A powerful effort by alt-pop duo Dark Bardo. It’s carnal, spiritual and, at times, seems to be ushering in something otherworldly.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ... #bestof2024
A powerful effort by alt-pop duo Dark Bardo. It’s carnal, spiritual and, at times, seems to be ushering in something otherworldly.
Hear it on my Best of 2024 playlist on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ... #bestof2024
Divisive rap beefs, electric collaborations and a new generation of breakout female pop stars coloured the music of 2024.
Here are my favourite tracks of the year that was….🧵
Follow the Best Songs of 2024 Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
Here are my favourite tracks of the year that was….🧵
Follow the Best Songs of 2024 Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
January 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Divisive rap beefs, electric collaborations and a new generation of breakout female pop stars coloured the music of 2024.
Here are my favourite tracks of the year that was….🧵
Follow the Best Songs of 2024 Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
Here are my favourite tracks of the year that was….🧵
Follow the Best Songs of 2024 Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/6kZ...
I'm going to need more details on how this #SpotifyWrapped2024 thing works...
December 4, 2024 at 8:04 PM
I'm going to need more details on how this #SpotifyWrapped2024 thing works...
Jann Arden runs for covers with "Mixtape" album where she performs her renditions of TLC, Seal and Robyn.
The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
November 21, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Jann Arden runs for covers with "Mixtape" album where she performs her renditions of TLC, Seal and Robyn.
The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
The details: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
“You guys have turned this into something that feels more than just a concert.”
Taylor Swift brought big energy to her first of six shows at Toronto's Rogers Centre.
My view from inside the venue: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... #TaylorSwift
Taylor Swift brought big energy to her first of six shows at Toronto's Rogers Centre.
My view from inside the venue: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... #TaylorSwift
November 15, 2024 at 7:51 PM
“You guys have turned this into something that feels more than just a concert.”
Taylor Swift brought big energy to her first of six shows at Toronto's Rogers Centre.
My view from inside the venue: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... #TaylorSwift
Taylor Swift brought big energy to her first of six shows at Toronto's Rogers Centre.
My view from inside the venue: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen... #TaylorSwift
// Blog House/Electroclash
Blip! Blip! Bloop! Bloop!
Join a Speak & Read renaissance with the glitchy computer beats that etched grooves at record label Ed Banger and inspired countless blogs.
Features Simian Mobile Disco and MSTRKRFT.
open.spotify.com/playlist/3HK...
Blip! Blip! Bloop! Bloop!
Join a Speak & Read renaissance with the glitchy computer beats that etched grooves at record label Ed Banger and inspired countless blogs.
Features Simian Mobile Disco and MSTRKRFT.
open.spotify.com/playlist/3HK...
November 14, 2024 at 8:27 AM
// Blog House/Electroclash
Blip! Blip! Bloop! Bloop!
Join a Speak & Read renaissance with the glitchy computer beats that etched grooves at record label Ed Banger and inspired countless blogs.
Features Simian Mobile Disco and MSTRKRFT.
open.spotify.com/playlist/3HK...
Blip! Blip! Bloop! Bloop!
Join a Speak & Read renaissance with the glitchy computer beats that etched grooves at record label Ed Banger and inspired countless blogs.
Features Simian Mobile Disco and MSTRKRFT.
open.spotify.com/playlist/3HK...
Hope shines in spite of dark days at the inaugural PTP Pink Awards for LGBTQ+ community.
My story from the ceremony which featured Elliot Page, Rufus Wainwright and Jeremy Dutcher as among those who recognized standout community leaders and groups. bit.ly/3Z87Dtf #lgbtq
My story from the ceremony which featured Elliot Page, Rufus Wainwright and Jeremy Dutcher as among those who recognized standout community leaders and groups. bit.ly/3Z87Dtf #lgbtq
November 8, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Hope shines in spite of dark days at the inaugural PTP Pink Awards for LGBTQ+ community.
My story from the ceremony which featured Elliot Page, Rufus Wainwright and Jeremy Dutcher as among those who recognized standout community leaders and groups. bit.ly/3Z87Dtf #lgbtq
My story from the ceremony which featured Elliot Page, Rufus Wainwright and Jeremy Dutcher as among those who recognized standout community leaders and groups. bit.ly/3Z87Dtf #lgbtq
#Essentials - Take Me Out: 2000's British Rock and Beyond
Torn from the pages of NME, these songs dominated the Brit rock scene of the early aughts. Covers bands from the U.K., Ireland, Scotland, and similar sounds from Canada and the United States.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6DP...
#spotify
Torn from the pages of NME, these songs dominated the Brit rock scene of the early aughts. Covers bands from the U.K., Ireland, Scotland, and similar sounds from Canada and the United States.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6DP...
#spotify
November 8, 2024 at 6:38 AM
#Essentials - Take Me Out: 2000's British Rock and Beyond
Torn from the pages of NME, these songs dominated the Brit rock scene of the early aughts. Covers bands from the U.K., Ireland, Scotland, and similar sounds from Canada and the United States.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6DP...
#spotify
Torn from the pages of NME, these songs dominated the Brit rock scene of the early aughts. Covers bands from the U.K., Ireland, Scotland, and similar sounds from Canada and the United States.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6DP...
#spotify