Oct 10, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Cynthia Davila… This week on The Kelly Alexander Show we continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation album and tour by speaking to the people who played an important role in its success. We’re very happy to chat with...
Oct 9, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
Friends… We’re talking about the Friends reunion and how much it would take to get our favourite group of six back together. And the story of another couple of friends that we’ll see in a book; Andrew Ridgeley has written a memoir about his friendship and...
Oct 8, 2019 | Blog, Mental Health
by Jeffrey Davies Ever have one of those days where all you can do is feel bad about yourself? We all do. In my experience, I have a long history of being a poor advocate for myself and giving in to the negative voices in my head. Despite often being a cheerleader for...
Oct 3, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Anthony Thomas… This week on The Kelly Alexander Show we continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation album and tour and we’ll be speaking to award-winning choreographer Anthony Thomas. Anthony talks about some never...
Oct 3, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
25 Years… Back for another fix of our fave decade and an early dose of holiday fun?? Yup, Christmas talk this early is okay if there’s news about Mariah Carey! We’ve got the goods on Daniel Craig’s last Bond appearance, and by ‘goods’ we mean he was...
Sep 30, 2019 | Blog, Music
I would like to believe that even people who say they enjoyed high school would most probably not want to relive it. Insecurities come alive, friendships come and go, and most importantly, nobody knows who they are yet. Just the thought of going through that again...
Sep 26, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Tina Landon… We’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation album and tour so we’re speaking to award-winning choreographer Tina Landon who played an important role in the music videos and world tour. We have some new...
Sep 23, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
Nick and Aaron Carter… We’ve got updates on some of our favourite people from our favourite decade, but ‘up’ might be overstating it when it comes to Britney Spears’ situation and what Nick Carter has had to do to keep brother Aaron in check. No surprise...
Sep 19, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Esthero… Joining us on the show this week Canadian singer-songwriter Esthero talking about the struggle artists are facing to be paid properly when it comes to streaming income. We speak with Montreal-based singer-songwriter Ada Lea talking about her latest...
Sep 18, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
The year was 2004. “These Words” was all over the radio, and you were enamored by the fact that British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield was indeed able to write a classic about writer’s block. “Unwritten” then followed—the title track from her debut studio album of the...
Sep 16, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
CeCe Peniston… We’re happy to be back for another season of fun from our favourite decade! We’ve got news on Black Girls Rock; how one of them really knows how to celebrate a birthday, and how Kelly had some hang time with another one of them! Also, positive...
Sep 12, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Crystal Waters… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is legendary dance artist Crystal Waters talking about her latest single “United In Dance” and performing on BET’s Black Girls Rock special. Toronto-based recording artist Taylor...
Aug 26, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
I long for a time when the words Taylor Swift were not polarizing. I miss when being a fan, whether diehard or casual (or a “Swiftie” if you prefer—which I don’t), wasn’t considered problematic in a myriad of ways. Being a fan, at least by our modern definition, means...
Aug 21, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Sheila E. and Karen Steele… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is legendary artist, percussionist and performer Sheila E. talking about her career and what it was like being a part of Prince’s inner circle. We also welcome the program...
Aug 5, 2019 | Blog, Music
When English singer/songwriter Mabel—who has been described by many as the next Dua Lipa—released her single “Don’t Call Me Up” earlier this year, I was totally prepared to jump on the bandwagon. On that track in particular, her vocals soar, the glossy production...
Jul 24, 2019 | Blog, Movies, Pop Culture
In the mood to crank up the AC, ignore civilization, and watch a good movie during your time off this summer? Never fear! As much as it’s fun to go see movies in the theatre, sometimes nothing beats staying home, microwaving popcorn, and watching a movie from your...
Jul 11, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
Geri Halliwell… We’re talking about books and cars and the women behind them! Jessica Simpson’s gonna tell all and Spice Girl Geri needs to focus at the wheel… maybe someone could give her a ride! See how you do with Kelly’s Trivia, and it’s a rockin’ 25...
Jul 11, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Carly Heffernan… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is award-winning writer, actor and director Carly Heffernan talking about her latest project called “She The People” that she’s bringing to Montreal’s Just For Laughs...
Jul 4, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
CeCe Peniston… Our love for CeCe Peniston is front and center, we’ve got word about a new lawsuit from and for Michael Jackson fans and how Duran Duran will help celebrate a lunar anniversary. Remember your name is your buzzer with Kelly’s Trivia, and get ready...
Jul 4, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Audrey Ochoa… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is trombonist Audrey Ochoa talking about her album “Afterthought” and why she loves covering pop music like songs from Rihanna. We also speak with Montreal based jazz artist Laura Anglade...
Jun 30, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
Madonna… We’re back at it for some summer fun 90’s NOW-style! We’re talking about the power of the Spice Girls, the power of Alanis Morissette being set for baby #3 and Madonna’s new music, cuz it’s that damn good! Kelly’s Trivia will test you as much as it does...
Jun 26, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
A few weeks back, when Madonna released her latest studio effort, the sonically eclectic but highly experimental Madame X, diehard fans were of course along for the ride. The album is “a wild, political, romantic ride through world music” wrote at least one critic and...
Jun 20, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Justin Rutledge… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Rutledge who has just released his new album called “Passages.” We also welcome classical and jazz pianist Matt Herskowitz talking about his new...
Jun 18, 2019 | Blog, Books
When the warm weather of summer arrives, it often brings vacation time, and vacation time often brings extra time to catch up on your reading! But it can be unnecessarily difficult to decide what you are in the mood to read, especially when you don’t want to waste...
