Kardinal Offishall

Canada’s Got Talent Reveals Showstopping Acts for The Million Dollar Season, Courtesy of Rogers

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It’s almost showtime! As we gear up to take centre stage, Citytv reveals the showstopping performers appearing on Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season, thanks to Rogers, beginning Tuesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a two-hour episode on Citytv or stream anytime on Citytv+. The highly anticipated talent competition series spotlights 116 acts on the Canadian stage as they face the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and compete to win the grand prize.

Key Points: 
  • As we gear up to take centre stage, Citytv reveals the showstopping performers appearing on Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season, thanks to Rogers, beginning Tuesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a two-hour episode on Citytv or stream anytime on Citytv+.
  • The winner of Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season receives a life-changing prize of $1M – the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history – thanks to Rogers, plus financial advice from CIBC.
  • Together with Canada’s Got Talent, Rogers is committed to investing in premium original Canadian content while fostering homegrown talent.
  • Contestants for Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season, thanks to Rogers, are listed below.

Celebrated Musician, TV Star and Music Executive KARDINAL OFFISHALL Named the Recipient of the 2023 Canada's Walk of Fame Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

A multi-award-winning Canadian music icon, producer, A&R executive, and philanthropist, Kardinal is a relentless force in shaping Canada's hip-hop scene and a champion of emerging homegrown talent.

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  • A multi-award-winning Canadian music icon, producer, A&R executive, and philanthropist, Kardinal is a relentless force in shaping Canada's hip-hop scene and a champion of emerging homegrown talent.
  • WATCH Kardinal's reaction video to receiving the Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour.
  • Internationally respected as one of Canada's most energetic and innovative talents, Kardinal has long been a staple in the global music scene.
  • His talents now extend beyond the music industry, adding TV star to his repertoire as a judge on Canada's Got Talent.

ARTISTS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE GALA CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF IMPACT DURING TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL TOTALING $35 MILLION RAISED WITH $700,000 THIS EVENING

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

George Stroumboulopoulos then returned to the stage in his role as emcee for the evening, expressing gratitude for supporters and guests while celebrating APJ's newest board member, Kardinal Offishall.

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  • George Stroumboulopoulos then returned to the stage in his role as emcee for the evening, expressing gratitude for supporters and guests while celebrating APJ's newest board member, Kardinal Offishall.
  • Natasha Koifman, Canadian and US Board Chair and Festival Gala Co-Host, began by commemorating the 15th anniversary of the APJ gala.
  • She spoke passionately about her commitment to the cause and appreciation for the dedicated supporters in attendance.
  • She highlighted the $35 million dollars raised from the organization to-date and the 28,000 students attending since the academy's opening.

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF IMPACT: 2023 ARTISTS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE GALA AT THE TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL HONOURS NELLY FURTADO AND DIRECTOR X

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

This year, the Artists for Peace and Justice Award will be bestowed upon the talented singer-songwriter, Nelly Furtado.

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  • This year, the Artists for Peace and Justice Award will be bestowed upon the talented singer-songwriter, Nelly Furtado.
  • With over 40 million records sold worldwide, Nelly Furtado is recognized as one of Canada's most successful artists.
  • In addition to celebrating the achievements of Director X and Nelly Furtado, APJ welcomes Kardinal Offishall to APJ as a new board member.
  • For more information about Artists for Peace and Justice and its life-changing initiatives, please visit the official website at www.apjnow.org .

Canadian Women Entrepreneur Gala breaks new ground with inaugural event

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

TORONTO, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 400 attendees gathered at the first-ever Canadian Women Entrepreneur Gala (CWE Gala) last night to celebrate inspiring women entrepreneurs and trailblazers pushing for a more diverse ecosystem.

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  • TORONTO, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 400 attendees gathered at the first-ever Canadian Women Entrepreneur Gala (CWE Gala) last night to celebrate inspiring women entrepreneurs and trailblazers pushing for a more diverse ecosystem.
  • For companies and leaders who were nominated, a selection committee powered by Google evaluated based addressing problems and creating measurable impacts.
  • Interac – CWE Recognition Award Winner, Community - Women's Health & Wellbeing
    Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment – CWE Recognition Award Winner, Community - Women's Health & Wellbeing
    Pinterest – CWE Recognition Award Winner, Gender Equality in the Workplace
    EllisDon – CWE Recognition Award Winner, Gender Equality in the Workplace
    TD – CWE Recognition Award Winner, #HypeWomen
    BDC – CWE Recognition Award Winner, Empowering Women in Business/Entrepreneurs
    The DMZ – CWE Recognition Award Winner, Empowering Women in Business/Entrepreneurs
    PARO – CWE Recognition Award Winner, Empowering Women in Business/Entrepreneurs
    Women Get on Board – CWE Recognition Award Winner, Gender Equality in the Workplace
    WBE Canada – CWE Recognition Award Winner, #HypeWomen
    Centre for Women in Business – CWE Recognition Award Winner, Empowering Women in Business/Entrepreneurs
    GreenShield - CWE Recognition Award Winner, Community - Women's Health & Wellbeing
    joni – Total Mom Inc.
  • Recognition Award Winner, Design for Success Award by Vista
    Shine Transformation Services – Total Mom Inc.

CONVERSION From TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC Crowned Season 2 Champion of Citytv’s Canada’s Got Talent

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) won Canada’s hearts and votes with their emotionally-driven performances and powerful storytelling.

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  • CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) won Canada’s hearts and votes with their emotionally-driven performances and powerful storytelling.
  • Hot off the heels of CONVERSION’s (Trois-Rivières, QC) win, Citytv has greenlit the series for Season 3 in partnership with McGillivray Entertainment Media Inc., Fremantle, and SYCO Entertainment.
  • New for next season, the winner of Canada’s Got Talent Season 3 will receive $1,000,000 – the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history – courtesy of Rogers.
  • We’ve seen dazzling performances, crowned the amazing dance crew Conversion as this season’s winner and have a third season to look forward to!

Canada Votes RAYMOND SALGADO and MEAVE Through to the Canada’s Got Talent Live Finale, May 16 on Citytv

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

TORONTO, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As announced on Breakfast Television this morning, Canada has voted RAYMOND SALGADO (Vancouver Island, BC) and MEAVE (Niagara Falls, ON) through to the Canada’s Got Talent two-hour live finale at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+. Singers RAYMOND SALGADO (Vancouver Island, BC) and MEAVE (Niagara Falls, ON) join the judges’ saves – GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ (Laval, QC) and dance crew THE CAST (Lévis, QC) – to round out the acts competing for the $150,000 grand prize and the opportunity to perform in “America’s Got Talent Presents: SUPERSTARS Live” at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. As previously announced, they will be joined by ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB), CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC), THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS), and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB).

Key Points: 
  • – Canada votes RAYMOND SALGADO (Vancouver Island, BC) and MEAVE (Niagara Falls, ON) through to round out the eight acts competing in the #CGT live finale –
    – Catch up on Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
  • Don’t miss the two-hour live finale, May 16 at 8 p.m.
  • ET / 5 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –
    TORONTO, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As announced on Breakfast Television this morning, Canada has voted RAYMOND SALGADO (Vancouver Island, BC) and MEAVE (Niagara Falls, ON) through to the Canada’s Got Talent two-hour live finale at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, May 16 at 8 p.m.
  • ET / 5 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+.

Let the Voting Begin! Canada’s Got Talent Reveals Two Additional Performers Heading to the Finale, May 16 on Citytv

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

– #CGT judges select GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ (Laval, QC) and dance crew THE CAST (Lévis, QC) to move on to the finale –

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  • – #CGT judges select GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ (Laval, QC) and dance crew THE CAST (Lévis, QC) to move on to the finale –
    – Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m.
  • ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts from tonight’s episode into the finale at www.Citytv.com/vote
    – Watch tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
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    TORONTO, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the next two acts moving on to the live two-hour finale, airing Tuesday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv, Citytv.com, and Citytv+.
  • They are:
    GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ – Novelty Act, Laval, QC – **Howie’s Golden Buzzer**
    THE CAST – Dance Crew, Lévis, QC – **Group Golden Buzzer**
    Tune in to Breakfast Television on Thursday morning to find out which two acts won Canada’s vote to join GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ, THE CAST, ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB), CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC), THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS), and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) in the two-hour finale, live from the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls.

Let the Voting Begin! Canada’s Got Talent Reveals First Two Performers Heading to the Finale, May 16 on Citytv

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

– #CGT judges select magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) to move on to the finale –

Key Points: 
  • – #CGT judges select magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) to move on to the finale –
    – Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m.
  • ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts from tonight’s episode into the finale at www.Citytv.com/vote
    – Watch tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
  • New episodes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –
    TORONTO, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the first two of eight acts moving on to the live two-hour finale, airing Tuesday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+.
  • They are:
    ATSUSHI ONO – Magic Act, Calgary, AB
    Tune in to Breakfast Television on Thursday morning to find out which two acts won Canada’s vote to join ATSUSHI ONO and CONVERSION in the live two-hour finale, airing May 16 on Citytv.

Canada’s Got Talent Reveals All Performers Heading to the Semifinals, Beginning May 2 on Citytv

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

TORONTO, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the 18 acts moving on to the semifinal round. They are:

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  • – Watch tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
  • New episodes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –
    TORONTO, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the 18 acts moving on to the semifinal round.
  • They are:
    ATSUSHI ONO – Magic Act, Calgary, AB
    COOL GIRAFFES – Dance Act, Edmonton, AB
    CURRAN DOBBS – Comedy Act, Victoria, BC
    MR. CUDDLES THE EVIL OCTOPUS – Novelty Act, Gibsons, BC
    THE TURNBULL BROTHERS – Singer/Musician, Glace Bay, NS
    ALEXANDRA CÔTÉ – Animal Act, Thetford Mines, QC
    GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ – Novelty Act, Laval, QC – **Howie’s Golden Buzzer**
    THE CAST – Dance Act, Lévis, QC – **Group Golden Buzzer**
    MAGIC BEN – Magic Act, Whitehorse, YT
    Plus, key moments from tonight’s episode include:
    FLEXY-T (Ajax, ON) contorted her way to four yeses, Howie said she was “inspirational, aspirational, and a fun example of what we love to celebrate here on Canada’s Got Talent.”
    Juno-award winning singers THE BEARHEAD SISTERS (Edmonton, AB) performed an original song called “Waka’ne” and wowed the judges
    ASD BAND (Toronto, ON) had the audience at OLG Stage rocking out during their performance of “Follow You” by Imagine Dragons, Lilly called it “epic.”
    Howie praised the comedy of JOZE PIRANIAN (Toronto, ON), calling his act memorable
    Dance crew THE CAST (Lévis, QC) received the Group Golden Buzzer after bringing the house down with their hard-hitting hip-hop routine.