Movie review: House of Gucci

 Lady Gaga will blow you away with her performance as Patrizia Reggiani in the rag-to-riches drama about the Gucci family.  Synopsis: House of Gucci is inspired by the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci. When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family,

Album Reviews: Lady Gaga, Nicole Atkins, Andreya Casablanca

 Lady Gaga — Chromatica (New York City) Though it's been really powerful to hear Lady Gaga explore the various ends of her music, especially her jazz outings, a return to dance pop feels utterly satisfying. Whether it's symphonic sweeps, experimental effects or just high-octane synth energy, this record is Gaga

Local Soul Phenom Laura Gagnon Ready to Take on the World

 Photo credit: Barb Francisco Ottawa Life Magazine: Hello Laura! Tell us a little about your artist background and when you decided to do music as a career? Laura Gagnon: I first started training at the age of 8. My mom (Barbra Ann Gagnon), and Dad,(Paul Gagnon) put me in singing lessons to

Film Review: A Star is Born

 Synopsis: A musician helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Stars: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott Director: Bradley Cooper

TIFF 2018: Film Spotlight

 The Toronto International Film Festival has been a whirlwind so far and it is only halfway through. I am trying to see as many movies as my body can handle but also taking in different occasions open to the press such as red carpet events and press conferences. Having media

RBC Bluesfest Announces 2014 Lineup in Celebration of 20 Years

 For many of us diehards, we awoke this morning to a gift in our inboxes: an email detailing this year's musical performances at Bluesfest. Facebook and Twitter were already crowded with posts of excitement (or in some cases, disappointment) and what made the announcement particularly special was the fact that