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Richard Trapunski

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Digital Editor & music journalist @billboardca. | Expert on music, culture, business, tech. | Reach me at rtrapunski@ca.billboard.com
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honestav On His New Collab with mgk and His Viral Missed Concert Moment in Toronto: Interview

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By Richard Trapunski Verified
| Billboard Canada
FYI "From our very first conversations, it was clear that Eric Wong and the team share a similar belief in artist development and long-term thinking," Kalivas says. "I'm excited to join Warner Music in this global role to continue advocating for artists and help build the next generation of talent." Jordan Kendal, meanwhile, is joining Warner Music Canada's commercial team as director of physical sales.
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mgk, bbno$, Dan + Shay & More: Best Moments from NXNE 2026

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By Heather Taylor-Singh, Stefano Rebuli, Richard Trapunski Verified
| Billboard Canada
For its 31st edition, NXNE came in hot. This year, the beloved Toronto music festival continued its partnership with Billboard Canada, featuring a string of one-of-a-kind live shows from emerging and established acts, along with top-tier events that celebrated the biggest names in the Canadian music scene. From bbno$’s red-hot underplay show at Drake Underground to mgk’s raging Lost Americana afterparty at Hotel X, the city was abuzz from June 10-14. Here are the highlights of NXNE 2026.
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NXNE 2026: mgk Brings Rockstar Energy to Billboard Canada THE STAGE

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By Richard Trapunski Verified
| Billboard Canada
mgk didn't just close out NXNE at Billboard Canada THE STAGE on Sunday night (June 14). He blew the roof right off it. The global superstar delivered an unforgettable, high-octane late-night performance at Hotel X’s rooftop bar in downtown Toronto following his sold-out show at RBC Amphitheatre on his Lost Americana tour.
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