{"id":46426,"date":"2026-08-15T09:55:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T04:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=46426"},"modified":"2026-08-15T09:55:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T04:55:22","slug":"bts-j-hope-rm-attend-drake-show-neil-peart-doc-more-canada-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=46426","title":{"rendered":"BTS&#8217; J-Hope &#038; RM Attend Drake Show, Neil Peart Doc &#038; More Canada News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBTS are already enjoying Toronto\u2019s concert scene.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tJ-Hope and RM, two members of the globally successful K-pop group, enjoyed a night out on Wednesday night (Aug. 12), attending a blockbuster summer concert in Toronto: Chris Brown and Usher\u2019s second and final night at Rogers Stadium as part of their R&amp;B Tour: Raymond &amp; Brown.<\/p>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story \/\/ lrv-u-align-items-center u-align-items-flex-start@mobile-max  lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest  lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column@mobile-max u-width-710@desktop lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-margin-tb-1 u-margin-b-250@mobile-max u-margin-t-275@mobile-max u-margin-t-250@desktop u-margin-b-250@desktop u-margin-lr-n1@mobile-max lrv-u-border-b-1 lrv-u-border-color-brand-secondary-dark lrv-u-border-t-1 lrv-u-padding-tb-1  lrv-u-padding-tb-1@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-r-1@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-l-00@mobile-max u-grid-gap-18@desktop u-grid-gap-0@mobile-max\">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  a-article-related-module-title a-article-related-module-title--color-brand-primary a-font-accent-xl u-font-weight-800 u-letter-spacing-0179 u-line-height-normal lrv-u-color-grey-dark bb-pro-related-stories-label lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story-wrapper lrv-u-flex lrv-u-justify-content-space-between  a-children-border-vertical a-children-border--grey a-children-border-width-050\">\n<div class=\"o-card  lrv-u-width-100p\">\n<div class=\"o-card__image-wrap lrv-u-flex-shrink-0 u-width-191 u-width-150@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image   lrv-u-margin-b-00@mobile-max u-width-130px@mobile-max lrv-u-margin-b-00@mobile-max\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/pop\/bts-rm-j-hope-pose-backstage-chris-brown-rb-tour-1236315687\/\" class=\"c-lazy-image__link lrv-a-unstyle-link\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-crop-6x4 a-crop-3x2@mobile-max\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rm-j-hope-2022-billboard-1800.jpg?w=237&amp;h=147&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"J-Hope and RM of BTS\" srcset=\"\" data-lazy-sizes=\"auto\" height=\"\" width=\"\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe K-pop singers were seen dancing along and getting hyped to many of the iconic tracks that make up the R&amp;B legends\u2019 hit-filled setlist, including Usher\u2019s 2000s classic \u201cYeah\u201d and Brown\u2019s \u201cLook At Me Now,\u201d to which J-Hope posted a story of the pair lip syncing. They also met Brown and Usher backstage, who both shared photos with the BTS members on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe visit has caused split reactions among BTS fans, many of whom are criticizing the members for attending the shows given Brown\u2019s history of legal issues, notably his infamous 2008 felony arrest for assaulting Rihanna. \u201cThat\u2019s disappointing,\u201d reads one comment with over 7,000 likes, while another user voiced their disbelief that J-Hope and RM attended the show, garnering over 3,000 likes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tRecently, the R&amp;B Tour was almost in jeopardy after Brown was arrested in London, England in May in connection to a 2023 bottle throwing incident. While he was initially denied bail until his June 13 hearing, he was released early in May and later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of affray in July. Brown has also recently tried to stop a bid to prevent his former housekeeper Maria Avila from using the revenue from this current tour to settle a $13 million judgement that she won after being violently attacked by the singer\u2019s dog. On Friday, Brown\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.billboard.com%2Fpro%2Fchris-brown-contests-dog-attack-verdict-rihanna-assault%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284287891786%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8pD7oC%2FX4dgQN1LU3uzsrAAYNf1sBMyPIu5Et8Braxg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>filed a new notice<\/u><\/a>\u00a0asking for the case to be retried, arguing that a mention of his 2008 felony unfairly influenced the \u201cexcessive\u201d $13 million verdict<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAfter getting a quick taste of Toronto\u2019s energy, BTS are gearing up to make their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca.billboard.com%2Fmusic%2Fmusic-news%2Fbts-tour-dates-2026-2027-1236153981%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284287989732%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UCeth5jkZ%2FCbR4dalfe1sW732XXcYrv%2Br8dfgzZ%2BvCo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>grand return<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to the Canadian stage for the first time in almost a decade, playing two nights at Rogers Stadium on Aug. 22-23. It\u2019s their first time playing a stadium in Canada and returning to the country following their inaugural Canadian shows in Hamilton in 2018.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tToronto city council approved a temporary motion to rename the stretch of Yonge Street that runs from North York Boulevard to Finch Avenue to BTS Boulevard for a month, starting on Aug. 21, the eve of the first concert. Toronto will host its Korean Festival at Mel Lastman Square, the largest Korean cultural event in the country, on the same weekend as BTS\u2019 two shows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tRead more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca.billboard.com%2Fmusic%2Fmusic-news%2Fbts-chris-brown-usher&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284288070440%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qGx%2BDT4dLrVXC0jFMo3uvxYZ6JCIBCZhJneztdxR1yo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>here<\/u><\/a>. \u2014\u00a0<em>Stefano Rebuli<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-secondary-fancy-xl   \">\n\t\tToronto International Film Festival to Premiere New Documentary on Neil Peart of Rush in 2026\t<\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tTIFF is celebrating a Canadian rock music legend. The Toronto International Film Festival has released its full programming, revealing that it will host the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca.billboard.com%2Fculture%2Ftv-film%2Ftoronto-international-film-festival-rush-2026&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284287563733%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=QMyMf6ewZY0WNuV8U4XnaFi1P4SuH5WUm8koYLGjFRY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>world premiere of the forthcoming documentary<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<em>Neil Peart: No One\u2019s Disciple<\/em>. The 106-minute film gathers Peart\u2019s Rush bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, plus other famed drummers like Red Hot Chili Peppers\u2019 Chad Smith, The Police\u2019s Stewart Copeland and Tool\u2019s Danny Carey, all of whom honour the late musician\u2019s life, legacy, upbringing and illustrious career as part of one of the biggest Canadian bands of all-time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story \/\/ lrv-u-align-items-center u-align-items-flex-start@mobile-max  lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest  lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column@mobile-max u-width-710@desktop lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-margin-tb-1 u-margin-b-250@mobile-max u-margin-t-275@mobile-max u-margin-t-250@desktop u-margin-b-250@desktop u-margin-lr-n1@mobile-max lrv-u-border-b-1 lrv-u-border-color-brand-secondary-dark lrv-u-border-t-1 lrv-u-padding-tb-1  lrv-u-padding-tb-1@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-r-1@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-l-00@mobile-max u-grid-gap-18@desktop u-grid-gap-0@mobile-max\">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  a-article-related-module-title a-article-related-module-title--color-brand-primary a-font-accent-xl u-font-weight-800 u-letter-spacing-0179 u-line-height-normal lrv-u-color-grey-dark bb-pro-related-stories-label lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story-wrapper lrv-u-flex lrv-u-justify-content-space-between  a-children-border-vertical a-children-border--grey a-children-border-width-050\">\n<div class=\"o-card  lrv-u-width-100p\">\n<div class=\"o-card__image-wrap lrv-u-flex-shrink-0 u-width-191 u-width-150@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image   lrv-u-margin-b-00@mobile-max u-width-130px@mobile-max lrv-u-margin-b-00@mobile-max\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/rock\/rush-shirt-aid-victims-earthquakes-venezuela-starman-1236286699\/\" class=\"c-lazy-image__link lrv-a-unstyle-link\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-crop-6x4 a-crop-3x2@mobile-max\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/665960804-e1783006268903.jpg?w=237&amp;h=147&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"[L-to-R] Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of Rush\" srcset=\"\" data-lazy-sizes=\"auto\" height=\"\" width=\"\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cThat Peart\u2019s parts are so challenging even for such revered players says a lot about the ingenuity and dexterity he brought to Rush\u2019s music,\u201d TIFF programmer Jason Anderson writes of the film. \u201cThe performances also become one of several means of commemorating a man who \u2014 as Dunn\u2019s film reveals \u2014 was equally complex. The remembrances and anecdotes of the musicians and other intimates help fill out the portrait that Dunn creates via archival interviews and other footage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe Canadian film is hitting the big screen for the first time on Sept. 16 at 9 pm at the Princess of Wales Theatre, before receiving additional screenings on Sept. 17 and 19, giving festival attendees a chance to catch the film in between the other 292 titles playing across the festival\u2019s ten days. The documentary will receive a wide release on CBC the following week, on Sept. 23.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe premiere marks the latest meaningful homage to an integral member of one of Canada\u2019s biggest rock bands, which continues to celebrate a milestone 50th anniversary this year. Rush just finished\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca.billboard.com%2Fmusic%2Frock%2Frush-toronto-concert-recap-setlist&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284287586562%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hNnUsSEz0%2FhOB27%2BU63MM1xp4aZS8sS%2F3409UauA6GI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>their homecoming stop<\/u><\/a>\u00a0on their Fifty Something\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca.billboard.com%2Fmusic%2Frock%2Frush-expand-50th-anniversary-tour-again-add-17-cities-including-montreal-edmonton-and-vancouver%3Fbil%3D554%26debugld%3Dstickybtest%26mc_cid%3Dfac9cdc993%26mc_eid%3De93eb860cc&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284287608472%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RleJUqMKpb19VBetPOkHLNNk5JtRSvdXBW15XBDl%2FtY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>reunion and anniversary tour<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in Toronto, and announced that all four of its blockbuster concerts in the city\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca.billboard.com%2Fmusic%2Frock%2Frush-toronto-concert-film&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284287640083%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=coyky0XvkOCUsA4c28TULiIvA2VAWFMMCVUbt0mqD2Q%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>would be recorded<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for a concert film.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tK-pop global superstar and member of BLACKPINK, LISA will also give fans a rare look into the behind-the-scenes of her career in\u00a0<em>Always Lalisa<\/em>. An intimate documentary tracing her journey as an artist, the Sue Kim-directed film will make its world premiere at the festival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tTIFF runs from Sept. 10 to 20 and features an array of music-related films\u00a0 \u2014 from a documentary about K-pop superstar LISA to a film following an Our Lady Peace superfan to a feature documentary exploring three aspiring Indigenous hip-hop artists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tRead a full list\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca.billboard.com%2Fculture%2Ftv-film%2Ftiff-2026-music-films&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284287665680%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BbXyXgiJyW7L5JWhRk8kW9bzIdlkE%2BHLVUxjWkqJOaI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>here<\/u><\/a>. \u2014\u00a0<em>Stefano Rebuli &amp; Heather Taylor-Singh<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-secondary-fancy-xl   \">\n\t\tMusic Streaming Growth Slows in Quebec: Report\t<\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tStreaming music isn\u2019t growing at the same rate it once was in Quebec.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tA new report from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatistique.quebec.ca%2Ffr%2Fdocument%2Fventes-enregistrements-sonores-au-quebec%2Fpublication%2Fecoute-musique-plateformes-diffusion-2025&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284287694118%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8q%2FNRzNnsi%2F6dTZfbW8grrl%2BK9LXo8QWxNUkkKdfiks%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Observatory of Culture and Communications of the Quebec Institute of Statistics<\/u><\/a>\u00a0reports that while there were 31.9 billion streams across various platforms, music streaming grew by 3% in 2025. That\u2019s compared to its 12% increase in 2024 and 16% in 2023.<\/p>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story \/\/ lrv-u-align-items-center u-align-items-flex-start@mobile-max  lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest  lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column@mobile-max u-width-710@desktop lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-margin-tb-1 u-margin-b-250@mobile-max u-margin-t-275@mobile-max u-margin-t-250@desktop u-margin-b-250@desktop u-margin-lr-n1@mobile-max lrv-u-border-b-1 lrv-u-border-color-brand-secondary-dark lrv-u-border-t-1 lrv-u-padding-tb-1  lrv-u-padding-tb-1@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-r-1@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-l-00@mobile-max u-grid-gap-18@desktop u-grid-gap-0@mobile-max\">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  a-article-related-module-title a-article-related-module-title--color-brand-primary a-font-accent-xl u-font-weight-800 u-letter-spacing-0179 u-line-height-normal lrv-u-color-grey-dark bb-pro-related-stories-label lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story-wrapper lrv-u-flex lrv-u-justify-content-space-between  a-children-border-vertical a-children-border--grey a-children-border-width-050\">\n<div class=\"o-card  lrv-u-width-100p\">\n<div class=\"o-card__image-wrap lrv-u-flex-shrink-0 u-width-191 u-width-150@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image   lrv-u-margin-b-00@mobile-max u-width-130px@mobile-max lrv-u-margin-b-00@mobile-max\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/spotify-label-identify-ai-artists\/\" class=\"c-lazy-image__link lrv-a-unstyle-link\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-crop-6x4 a-crop-3x2@mobile-max\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2260959352-e1777596974303.jpg?w=237&amp;h=147&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"The Spotify logo in shown on a tablet on February 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Spotifiy's stock price spiked after the company reported a 11% jump in monthly users from a year ago to 751 million, beating analysts expectations of 744.7 million. (Photo Illustration by Scott Olson\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"\" data-lazy-sizes=\"auto\" height=\"\" width=\"\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe same goes across Canada, with streaming only growing by 6% in 2025 \u2014 a decline from 2024\u2019s 10% and 2023\u2019s 15% increases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDespite francophone music being\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca.billboard.com%2Fquebec-francophone-spotify-report-2025&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284287724335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yHtXrVO9hOX%2BJC23bkJ4I5ZQsY8anWUugrDeLEATtH4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>one of the most popular categories on Spotify<\/u><\/a>, according to this new report, only 7.1% of listeners streamed music by Quebec acts in 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAmong the 50 most listened-to tracks in the province by Quebec artists, 83% are in French while 13% are English songs \u2014 all performed by acclaimed singer Charlotte Cardin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tResearchers provided a list of the artists most listened to in the province, topped by Taylor Swift and followed by Drake. He\u2019s joined by fellow Canadians, The Weeknd, who comes in at No. 4, and Tate McRae at No. 7. The Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois act that comes closest to the top 10 is Les Cowboys Fringants at No. 12.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tQu\u00e9b\u00e9cois artists flex their dominance in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatistique.quebec.ca%2Ffr%2Fdocument%2Fventes-enregistrements-sonores-au-quebec%2Fpublication%2Fvente-enregistrements-sonores-2025&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284287757223%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZLg%2BXRsLAWhjkHuEx%2FKZLFhJFrZB3hUTXcpxWvLCMg0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>physical and digital album sales<\/u><\/a>, despite overall album sales declining for the fourth year in a row \u2014 falling from 24% to 18%. Of the 10 best-selling albums, five are by Quebec artists, and three were released in French.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tRead more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca.billboard.com%2Fbusiness%2Fstreaming%2Fquebec-music-streaming-data-2025&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cceggertsen%40billboard.com%7C49969358a3ac47df500e08defa30b3da%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639223284287800449%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XTmnR2c%2Bg%2BgQNWfLkMBWoxr%2F5DBDp4isaqd%2FGOojoBY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>here<\/u><\/a>. \u2014\u00a0<em>H.T.S.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubpass.co\/billboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/2HpFicp.png\" alt=\"Billboard VIP Pass\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\"\/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BTS are already enjoying Toronto\u2019s concert scene. 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