Jun 12, 2019 | Blog, Pop Culture
This June marks 50 years, an entire half-century, since the death of beloved performer and icon Judy Garland. It also marks 50 years since the Stonewall riots—an uprising that occurred at the Stonewall Inn in Lower Manhattan, then an infamous underground gay bar,...
Jun 10, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
If you’re reading this, that means that 2019 is already half finished—I know, we’re just as shocked as you are. Since half of the year has already pasted, that means we’ve already experienced half a year of new music, and since summer has arrived, new music is always...
Jun 6, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Daniel Wesley… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is British Columbia recording artist Daniel Wesley talking about his new EP called “Beach Music.” We also welcome actor, director, singer and performer Will Bowes to the program chatting...
May 31, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
MC Mario… With us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is legendary Canadian DJ and producer MC Mario who has just released a new single called “Breakaway” and has a new compilation album coming soon. We speak to Toronto singer-songwriter Lydia...
May 24, 2019 | Blog, Pop Culture, TV
Last week, The Big Bang Theory—the highly-rated sitcom that first debuted on CBS in 2007—bid farewell after 12 long seasons. When the series first started, traditional half-hour sitcoms with laugh tracks, a multi-camera setup, and live studio audiences were starting...
May 23, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Mike Ruby… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is recording artist and saxophonist Mike Ruby talking about his upcoming EP called “You Wrote These Songs.” We also chat with Belgian singer and musician Tamino about his burgeoning music...
May 20, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
Could anybody have ever predicted that Carly Rae Jepsen—the Canadian singer who initially appeared on Canadian Idol in 2007—would have become pop music’s biggest cult favorite? Three albums and dozens of singles later, Jepsen has returned with her fourth studio...
May 10, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Steven Page… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is Juno Award-winning artist Steven Page who is a former member of Barenaked Ladies and who for several years now has had a very successful solo career. East Coast artist David Myles drops in to chat...
May 10, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
Britney Spears… We’ve got Royal news that includes a baby boy and other unconfirmed bits of 411 that upset Kelly. Spice Girls tour is set for the summer, and we’ll tell you how Mel C is in charge. We’ve got an update on the health of Britney Spears and...
May 2, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
The Heels… On The Kelly Alexander Show this week is an amazing trio of young ladies known as The Heels. They’ve recently released a socially conscious song called “Holy Coast” and we can’t wait to chat to them all about it. Canadian...
Apr 30, 2019 | Blog, Music
Since she released her first solo singles in 2016, singer/songwriter Olivia O’Brien has sung about depression, failed and messy relationships, and drowning her sorrows in bad habits. She’s written songs about trust issues, feeling invisible, and learning to love...
Apr 29, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
It’s hard to believe it’s almost been a full two decades since we first met Pink—the most memorable pop music rebel in recent memory who has managed to maintain her spot in commercial Top 40 music despite the ever-changing parameters of the fickle, unreliable genre at...
Apr 27, 2019 | Blog, Music
In 2010, Wales native Marina Diamandis burst onto the music scene with her new wave-infused debut studio album, The Family Jewels, under the catchy stage name Marina and the Diamonds. Two years later, she conquered the pop music world with her sophomore effort Electra...
Apr 24, 2019 | Blog, Movies, Pop Culture
1999 was quite the year for film. The Sixth Sense established M. Night Shyamalan as Hollywood’s premier suspense man with an affinity for surprise endings. Hilary Swank turned heads for her performance as a transgender man in Boys Don’t Cry, as did Angelina Jolie for...
Apr 18, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Scott Helman… On The Kelly Alexander Show this week is Anne T. Donahue a writer who delves into music, fashion, movies/TV and feminism and recently released her first book entitled “Nobody Cares.” We catch up with Toronto’s own Scott Helman...
Apr 14, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
Before the days of streaming, choosing the right lead single, especially for a pop album, was a drastically crucial decision. Some songs just scream “lead single” and have the potential to become worldwide hits, while others are destined as album tracks that would not...
Apr 12, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
Janet and Tina… We’re back and Kelly’s gonna talk about her BIG meeting in New York! We’ve also got news on Sara Gilbert leaving The Talk, how a cottage for The Royals probably has more than indoor plumbing and we’re going to Florida for Sharon’s Fast Five....
Apr 11, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Jess Walton… On The Kelly Alexander Show this week we welcome Emmy Award-winning actress Jess Walton from The Young and the Restless chatting about her amazing career in Hollywood and what it has been like being on the number one rated daytime drama since 1987...
Apr 5, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
While there has already been plenty to be excited about in 2019, few musical or pop cultural events have made the impact of the Jonas Brothers’ reunion—especially since, more than anyone else, boy bands can rely on the high-pitched, nostalgic screams of their fans for...
Mar 28, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
Poison… While Beyoncé sings Happy Birthday to one of the greats, we’ve got word on how the Spice Girls are getting ready for their tour, and what may or may not have happened amongst a couple of the “Spicies” back in the day. Also, some other tour...
Mar 28, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Cassiopeia… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is a young artist from British Columbia by the name of Cassiopeia who recently appeared on the hit CTV show called “The Launch.” Her debut single “Better” which was written by...
Mar 22, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
Jessica Simpson… We’ve got news on baby #3 for a 90’s pop star AND #3 movie news for an adventure classic! See if Sharon can keep her lead in Kelly’s Trivia, then see how the Fast Five this time is all over the decade! Thanks for listening to 90’s NOW! Photo...
Mar 21, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
KROWNS… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is alt-pop band KROWNS talking about their new EP called “Fake It.” We’re joined as well by New Brunswick-based alternative rock band FM Berlin who have a lot of tour dates on the way in...
Mar 19, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
Aunt Becky… We’ve got word on how “Aunt Becky” can get you into university the wrong way. Elsewhere under the category of ‘wrong way,’ we’ll talk about the R. Kelly interview. Feel free to guess the answer to Kelly’s Trivia… we tried too… a lot!!...
