David Friend

David Friend is a reporter with The Canadian Press.

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'We had a chip on our shoulder': Simple Plan talk overcoming the haters in new documentary

The pop-punk band's film is streaming now on Amazon Prime.

Burlington, Ont., singer Josh Ross apologizes after calling U.S. 'the best' country in the world

Canadian country singer Josh Ross is apologizing after he drew jeers on social media for carrying a U.S. flag onstage at a music festival and calling the country the "best" in the world.

'It'll always be Drake over Kendrick': Jagmeet Singh apologizes after attending Kendrick Lamar concert

Drake called the former NDP leader a 'goof' for going to see Lamar perform in Toronto.

Kendrick Lamar gets 2-minute ovation after performing Drake diss track in Toronto

Kendrick Lamar stepped onto Drake's turf on Thursday, playing his first concert in Toronto since the rift between the music superstars went into hyperdrive last year.

Eurovision 2025: 4 things for Canadians to know about this year's song contest

From Céline Dion's potential appearance, to where to watch the show in Canada, these are the details to know.

Bryan Adams announces 19 shows across Canada

Bryan Adams is setting forth on an extensive run of Canadian concert dates later this year. The Summer of '69 singer has announced plans to perform 19 dates across the country as part of his Roll With the Punches tour.

Lowell, Tate McRae win big for global hits at Juno Awards industry gala

Tate McRae grabbed multiple awards while Elizabeth Lowell Boland won the first songwriter of the year award created for non-performers at the Juno Awards industry ceremony ahead of the main ceremony on Sunday.

East Coast Music Association says boycott may hurt award show, citing 'family feud' with members

The board will meet this week to consider ways to address the music organization's disgruntled members.

Leading nominee Jeremy Dutcher withdraws from East Coast Music Awards amid leadership turmoil

Jeremy Dutcher says he no longer wants to participate in this year's awards ceremony as questions swirl about the organization's direction following the ousting of CEO Blanche Israël in January.

Buffy Sainte-Marie returns her Order of Canada, says she never denied having American citizenship

In her first statement since she was stripped of the award, the singer-songwriter says that she's an American citizen and holds a U.S. passport, but was adopted as a young adult by a Cree family in Saskatchewan.