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Tom Cruise did not know that internet porn existed

April 14, 2021 by Mr. Wavvy

Seth Rogen was the first person to introduce the actor to online adult entertainment.

Sugar Sammy shares UQAM roast in light of absurd explicit-photo lawsuit

April 7, 2021 by CultMTL

The university sued a student for $125K for posting a partly naked photo featuring the UQAM logo.

Montreal artist Antoine TAVA to release a collection at Holt Renfrew Ogilvy

April 6, 2021 by Mr. Wavvy

The artist is teaming up with the high-end clothing store for a special drop later this month.

Will.i.am is releasing a $299 high-tech face mask called XUPERMASK

April 6, 2021 by Mr. Wavvy

The product features noise-cancelling headphones, Bluetooth and an advanced filtration system.

MAGAZINE: The April issue of Cult MTL is here!

April 1, 2021 by CultMTL

Features about Charlotte Cardin, Cadence Weapon, the documentary No Ordinary Man, the local drag and vintage scenes & more!

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AstraZeneca expected to be made available soon to 40+ in Quebec

April 18, 2021 by CultMTL

“The most number of lives must be saved as fast as possible with the vaccine.”

Quebec administered 464K doses of the vaccine last week

April 18, 2021 by CultMTL

77% of Quebec’s 60+ population have received their first dose.

Updated Montreal COVID-19 cases by neighbourhood

April 18, 2021 by CultMTL

There have been 122,145 known infections of COVID-19 in the city. Here’s how that number breaks down by borough.

“In a few weeks, Quebec will see the same reductions as in the U.K. or Israel”

April 17, 2021 by CultMTL

Infectious disease specialist Alex Carignan has weighed in on the vaccination progress in Quebec.

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Tom Cruise did not know that internet porn existed

April 14, 2021 by Mr. Wavvy

Seth Rogen was the first person to introduce the actor to online adult entertainment.

Montreal’s Téa Long sounds an alarm about trans erasure on social media

March 22, 2021 by Lorraine Carpenter

What happened to this local model, trans advocate and activist is all too common, and her resolution (celebrity intervention) all too rare.

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Fondation PHI gallery has reopened with Lee Bae’s UNION

February 26, 2021 by CultMTL

“Lee Bae’s dedication to presence requires our own, offering a moment of respite and contemplation.”

Quebec performing arts groups implore Legault to allow reopening

February 22, 2021 by CultMTL

The message to the province follows the revelation that public health was in favour of reopening in September.

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Indie opera company trying to reinvigorate a classic form

January 14, 2019 by Dave Jaffer

An independent opera company is aiming to break down the barriers between opera and contemporary audiences.

ARTISTA applications window is still open

December 19, 2018 by Dave Jaffer

Women aged 16-21 with an interest in theatre as an art form, a profession and a community can (and should) apply to Imago Theatre’s free mentorship program.

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Mile End Ensemble mobilized for a glorious event in support of S.W. Welch

March 15, 2021 by Evan Lindsay

“I knew people liked my store, but it’s been really overwhelming.”

Best Authors in Montreal: Best of MTL

March 11, 2021 by CultMTL

Montreal has spoken.

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Montreal artist Antoine TAVA to release a collection at Holt Renfrew Ogilvy

April 6, 2021 by Mr. Wavvy

The artist is teaming up with the high-end clothing store for a special drop later this month.

Will.i.am is releasing a $299 high-tech face mask called XUPERMASK

April 6, 2021 by Mr. Wavvy

The product features noise-cancelling headphones, Bluetooth and an advanced filtration system.

Visual Arts

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daphne will be Montreal’s first Indigenous artist-run centre

March 5, 2021 by Savannah Stewart

The gallery founders told us about their vision for a meeting place between cultures.

The toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on 21st century cities

May 19, 2020 by Lily Shykoff

Canadian Centre for Architecture director Giovanna Borasi on the psychological impact of the pandemic in urban spaces.

Gaming

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Montreal’s Compulsion Games gets into the ’60s, drugs and dystopia

March 9, 2017 by JUSTINAS STASKEVICIUS

We spoke to the founder of the Compulsion about their new title, We Happy Few.

Tribute Games takes a pixel from the classics

February 4, 2017 by JUSTINAS STASKEVICIUS

We spoke to one of the (ex-Ubisoft) founders of this local indie studio about their exciting new games.

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Sugar Sammy shares UQAM roast in light of absurd explicit-photo lawsuit

April 7, 2021 by CultMTL

The university sued a student for $125K for posting a partly naked photo featuring the UQAM logo.

VIDEO: Sugar Sammy on the Royal Family, Prince Harry and Brexit

March 9, 2021 by CultMTL

“Have you seen the Royal Family? Not one pretty person.”

Theatre

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La Chapelle is reopening with live music on March 26

March 25, 2021 by Lorraine Carpenter

Ben Shemie plays two shows this weekend PLUS dance, theatre and more music is scheduled for spring.

Get ready for The Queen’s Gambit, the musical

March 8, 2021 by CultMTL

Singing and dancing about chess?

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The homestyle edition of Montreal dance festival Bouge d’ici is on

March 10, 2021 by Savannah Stewart

The virtual programming is online through March 14.

The future of dance and performing arts in Montreal

November 23, 2020 by Savannah Stewart

Few sectors have been forced to as grinding a halt or been shrouded with more uncertainty than the performing arts.