David Friend

Arts reporter at @torontostar • former @CdnPressNews @Variety • Instagram/Threads: dj_friend or • Story tips: [email protected]

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Tegan and Sara enter the "Simpsons" universe in a special new episode next month.

The details: https://t.co/coGZXPRA4X

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Shane Hollander sported it.

Mark Carney basked in its fluffiness.

Now the sought-after "Heated Rivalry" fleece is finally going on sale for us normies.

The details via @KGLautens:
https://t.co/NQnhEkLZqp

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Catherine O’Hara's scene-stealing movie career to be celebrated in a TIFF screening series this summer.

The exclusive details:
https://t.co/arSWnffHVt via @torontostar

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Why could people kilometres away hear Bruno Mars at Rogers Stadium on Sunday while neighbours heard nothing?

And what could it mean for Wednesday's concert?

The details via @KGLautens:
https://t.co/V6dO0nv2Yv

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When Bruno Mars hit the stage at Rogers Stadium on Sunday night, Toronto residents nearly 10 kilometres away said they could hear the show.

Gift article:
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Bruno Mars at Rogers Stadium was so loud it rattled homes nearly 10 km away in Thornhill.

My story: https://t.co/2CEjQiIfqN

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The "Heated Rivalry" effect is in full force at Toronto production house Accent Aigu Entertainment.

The show's creator Jacob Tierney and producer Brendan Brady have taken new roles, while others are joining the ranks.

The details: https://t.co/zepIJAd9ar

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@billcs Typically the venue passes control of the volume over to the crew of the artist on stage. I'm told often it's in their contract, so while certain levels noise can be controlled, things like the mix can be cranked, which is how you get the bass issue.

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Rogers Stadium is back for its second summer season. I take a look at what's new and changing at the 50,000-person concert venue.

Gift Article: https://t.co/4d8slzf0Ok
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Bruno Mars kicks off Rogers Stadium’s big summer season this week.

Here’s what the venue changed this year to address its critics: https://t.co/qdqgaFwQzq

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@davidehrlich Did it happen in slow motion, wind blowing through her hair?

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Everything Drake says about Toronto in his three new albums, from City Hall references to DeMar DeRozan shade.

Via @kristjanlautens

https://t.co/MQ3HZDcBw7

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"I'm coming to the cottage"...is what I said when I pulled up to the "Heated Rivalry" cottage.

Inside the Muskoka gem that's the hottest summer getaway in the world.

https://t.co/4hfCLkdxJw

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Live Nation is challenging a $900 fine it faced for System of a Down running past the noise curfew at Rogers Stadium.

My story: https://t.co/g4SoBfqYW6

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The cost of two tickets

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Live Nation is challenging a $900 city fine for that late-night System of a Down show.

Gift article: https://t.co/X2d97lQ3Lq

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Live Nation is challenging a $900 fine it faced for System of a Down running past the noise curfew at Rogers Stadium.

My story: https://t.co/g4SoBfqYW6

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"Being ‘Wasian’ like Hudson Williams and Laufey is hot right now. When your identity is trending, it’s ... odd"

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"It’s a curious sensation to see your ethnic background as a trending term...tossed around so casually in memes and pop culture is both exciting and unnerving. Because trends by their very nature come and go."

Lara Buchar reflects on being "wasian."
https://t.co/pVivbVBFiw

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Using the vocal of Spoon's "Wild" for the trailer is just 👌

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Where it all began. Dominic Sessa is Anthony Bourdain in TONY — from director Matt Johnson, in theaters this August.