Canadian superstar The Weeknd emerged as a top winner at the 2023 Juno Awards, amassing four awards during the Opening Night event at the Edmonton Convention Centre on Saturday (March 11).
The multi-talented artist set new records as he secured his fourth win for both artist of the year and songwriter of the year, as well as a record-tying third win for single of the year for “Sacrifice”.
The Weeknd received two more nominations for the main Juno Awards telecast on Monday (March 13) — TikTok fan choice and album of the year.
Additionally, The Weeknd claimed his first pop album of the year award for “Dawn FM”.
With these victories, he has now tied with Bryan Adams for second place on the all-time Juno leaderboard, totaling 21 Juno Awards.
The Weeknd received two more nominations for the main Juno Awards telecast on Monday (March 13) — TikTok fan choice and album of the year.
His album “Dawn FM” was later crowned the best album of the year, a win that followed an earlier victory for best artist of the year, beating out Avril Lavigne, Lauren Spencer-Smith, Michael Bublé, and Shawn Mendes.
Numerous Juno awardees experienced triumph in the American market as well, such as Michael Bublé’s “Higher” (year’s best adult contemporary album), Tenille Townes’ “Masquerades” (top country album of the year), Kaytranada and Anderson Paak’s “Twin Frame” (year’s best rap single), and Rêve’s “CTRL + ALT + DEL” (outstanding dance recording of the year).
Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House” claimed the Juno Award for international album of the year, continuing its global sweep of awards, such as the Brit Award for British album of the year and the Grammy for album of the year.
During the main Juno Awards telecast, Avril Lavigne experienced a stage-crashing incident involving a topless environmental activist, which led to Lavigne shouting expletives on live television.
Lavigne also won the Juno Fan Choice Award for the fourth time.
An emotional high point of the event was a performance by Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee, accompanied by a video testimony recalling his grandfather’s time at the McIntosh Residential School in northwestern Ontario.
The Opening Night Awards featured various special award recipients, such as the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award (Ron Sakamoto) and The MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award (Kevin Drew from Broken Social Scene).
The Juno Awards were hosted for the second consecutive year by actor Simu Liu, known for his role in the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”.
The Inaugural Night Awards, broadcasted live, featured co-hosts Andrew Phung and Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe.
The event showcased performances by Alberta’s pop vocalist Devon Cole, R&B sensation Dylan Sinclair, contemporary classical pianist Jean-Michel Blais, and the sibling ensemble The Bearhead Sisters.
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Caroline Polachek gained valuable experience and confidence from touring with Dua Lipa on the Future Nostalgia tour, which helped her refine her stage presence and physicality.
Her fourth studio album, Desire, I Want to Turn Into You, is a diverse and collaborative work that explores themes of romance, sensuality, and relationships with loved ones who have passed away.
One of the album's standout tracks, "I Believe," is dedicated to the late musician and producer SOPHIE, and pays tribute to her unique approach to pop music.
Polachek is embarking on The Spiraling Tour, which promises to be a captivating performance complete with a volcano-inspired set design and the opportunity for fans to sing along with her.
Caroline Polachek's experiences on tour and collaborations with other artists continue to inspire her growth as an artist, and she pays tribute to SOPHIE's legacy in her music.
Karol G has accused GQ Mexico of photoshopping her image on their magazine cover, stating that the cover did not represent her natural appearance and was disrespectful to women trying to feel comfortable with themselves.
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis shared the magazine cover and Karol G's comments on her Instagram account, expressing her support for the singer and highlighting the importance of discussing the issue of photoshopping images.
Karol G has previously addressed body-shaming and image editing and promotes self-love and empowerment in her career as a singer.
In the GQ interview, Karol G talks about her journey to success in the music industry and the importance of self-love. Her album "Mañana Será Bonito" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 last month.
The existence of this issue calls for discussions on societal pressures on women's appearances and how the media can contribute to this problem by editing or altering images.
Heyer Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin bans first-grade class from performing "Rainbowland" by Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus due to controversial lyrics.
Parents believe the ban is due to the song's promotion of LGBTQ acceptance and reference to rainbows.
In response to the ban, Miley Cyrus' Happy Hippie Foundation donates to Pride and Less Prejudice, an organization providing LGBTQ-inclusive books to young students.
The ban sparks conversation on LGBTQ+ inclusivity in schools, with dual language teacher Melissa Tempel raising concerns about its implications.
The Waukesha Superintendent claims the ban is based on the song's appropriateness for the students' age and maturity level, but no specific reason is given.
