Articles by Ben Okazawa

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  Emmys Reportedly Postponed Due to Strike

  PUBLISHED Jul 28, 2023

  The annual broadcast of the Emmy Awards is the latest victim of American studio executives' refusal to lighten their pockets, with its 75th...

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  Ariel Posen Plots World Tour, Shares New Single "Didn't Say"

  PUBLISHED Jul 28, 2023

  Ahead of the arrival of his third album Reasons Why on September 8, Ariel Posen has announced that he'll head on an international tour. Th...

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  Drake Reveals He Bought Tupac's Ring at Auction

  PUBLISHED Jul 28, 2023

  Drake took a break from his eventful It's All a Blur tour to post to his Instagram story last night (July 27), shouting out Travis Scott's...

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  Skinny Puppy Announce Second Leg of North American Farewell Tour

  PUBLISHED Jul 25, 2023

  After wrapping up their "Final Tour" in May, Skinny Puppy have announced that they're not ready to retire the face paint just yet. The Vanc...

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  Rob Thomas Loves Ryan Gosling's Matchbox Twenty Cover in 'Barbie'

  PUBLISHED Jul 25, 2023

  Anytime you give a satirical spin to someone else's song, there's bound to be some concern about how the original singer will react. Well,...

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  Matt Maltese Launches Last Recordings on Earth Label

  PUBLISHED Jul 25, 2023

  British-Canadian indie pop singer Matt Maltese has just launched his own record label. The new company, dubbed Last Recordings on Earth, op...

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  Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew Scores 'The Movie Man' Documentary About Kawartha Lakes Theatre

  PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2023

  Broken Social Scene co-founder Kevin Drew is taking his talents to the big screen. The musician has composed the original score for the upc...

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  Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: Teo and WESTSIDE BOOGIE Take Flight on "Wings"

  PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2023

  Sacramento up-and-comer Teo and L.A. heavyweight WESTSIDE BOOGIE have been drinking their Red Bull. The duo take flight on their new single...