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NEW DROP: Yes, HMV Was That Girl Back In The Day
NEW DROP: Yes, HMV Was That Girl Back In The Day
I'm back! Now, let's chat about one of the best jobs I've had in my life and why it will forever hold a place in my heart for different reasons. IYKYK
The Year Is Almost Over! It's Time For A Round Up.
The Year Is Almost Over! It's Time For A Round Up.
Let's chat about my loves (Sinners), dislikes (MJ comparisons) and such for 2025
Basking in Blackness and Diversity in the City
Basking in Blackness and Diversity in the City
Let's chat about my time learning and sharing with FutureBUILDS XP and the Toronto Metropolitan University Black Business Students' Association
This One Is For The Soca Lovers
This One Is For The Soca Lovers
Let's chat about the importance of Machel Montano's NPR Tiny Desk performance and my Solid Gold choreography in college to one of his hit songs.
INTERVIEW: Yes, Melanie Fiona is back.
INTERVIEW: Yes, Melanie Fiona is back.
Let's chat about (and you can listen to) my interview with MF, our meeting 15 years ago and her evolution since then.
"I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it."
"I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it."
Watch now | Let's chat about why the great Dr. Maya Angelou's words hold true now and forever and where Kes the Band fits in
Music journalism is embedded in my soul. Should I partially return to my roots?
Music journalism is embedded in my soul. Should I partially return to my roots?
Let's chat about why I stepped back in the first place.
Canada's Legacy Awards Shines For Its Third Year. So, What's Next?
Canada's Legacy Awards Shines For Its Third Year. So, What's Next?
Let's talk about why Canada's sole award-winning, prime-time show celebrating Black excellence is a necessity
GUEST SPOTS & THANGS
All I want for Christmas is a cheesy holiday rom-com
All I want for Christmas is a cheesy holiday rom-com
Netflix is cranking out new romantic holiday content to emulate Hallmark’s successful low-cost, easy-to-watch entertainment formula with help from Lindsay Lo...
Pop Culture Is Killing Me Podcast: Black heartthrobs and holiday movies with Ann Marie Collymore
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Pop Culture Is Killing Me Podcast: Black heartthrobs and holiday movies with Ann Marie Collymore
Real Black News - Ep 110 Raqiyah Mays & More - The LAST show of 2020
Real Black News - Ep 110 Raqiyah Mays & More - The LAST show of 2020
BYBLACKS.COM
Peruse through all of my ByBlacks pieces
Peruse through all of my ByBlacks pieces
Montreal-born Ann Marie “amc” Collymore is a veteran independent culture and entertainment writer and blogger with more than 19 years of experience writing for various print and online publications. Bylines include Today's Parent, Revolt TV, Centric TV/VH1 Networks, Bustle.com and many more.&am...
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“They figure reggae is for bad people. Badman music. I think reggae is love. Pure love.”
“They figure reggae is for bad people. Badman music. I think reggae is love. Pure love.”
Sounds & Pressure Delves Into the Rich History of Reggae in Toronto
I Want To Be The Hero In My Own Story: Tonya Williams Receives Changemaker Award
I Want To Be The Hero In My Own Story: Tonya Williams Receives Changemaker Award
The Canadian Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television gives this honour to individuals who use their platforms to call out systemic racism and discrimination.
You Need To Pay Attention To These 3 Black Canadian Visual Artists
You Need To Pay Attention To These 3 Black Canadian Visual Artists
Writer Ann Marie Collymore shares 3 Canadian Black artists that you should get familiar with in the art world.
This Is What It’s Like Trying To Diversify A Legacy Theatre Company In Canada
This Is What It’s Like Trying To Diversify A Legacy Theatre Company In Canada
We hear from Black theatre professionals working in historically white production companies about the challenges of introducing diversity in programming.
Kardinal Offishall Appointed Global A&R At The Legendary Def Jam Records
Kardinal Offishall Appointed Global A&R At The Legendary Def Jam Records
Toronto's own Kardinall Offishall has been named as Global A&R at the iconic Def Jam Recordings. Writer Ann Marie Collymore talks with Kardi about the move.
Grammy-Award-Winning Lisa Fischer Is Returning To Koerner Hall With Her Live Experience
Grammy-Award-Winning Lisa Fischer Is Returning To Koerner Hall With Her Live Experience
Grammy-award-winning artist Lisa Fischer returns to Toronto at Koerner Hall. Writer Ann Marie Collymore speaks to the artist about her illustrious career.
Letitia Wright Produces A Compelling And Complex Story In The Silent Twins
Letitia Wright Produces A Compelling And Complex Story In The Silent Twins
Actor Letitia Wright sits with writer Ann Marie Collymore to discuss the beautiful yet tragic story behind her latest movie, The Silent Twins.
Toronto's Carnival Is Not Just A Street Party
Toronto's Carnival Is Not Just A Street Party
CARIBBEAN VIBRATIONS
THE LATEST: Melanie Fiona Talks About Transformation, Love and New Music - Caribbean Vibrations
THE LATEST: Melanie Fiona Talks About Transformation, Love and New Music - Caribbean Vibrations
Buju Banton Takes Over Scotiabank Arena for ‘The Overcomer Tour’ - Caribbean Vibrations
Buju Banton Takes Over Scotiabank Arena for ‘The Overcomer Tour’ - Caribbean Vibrations
Kes Returns Fearless and Free on First Studio Album In 10 Years ‘Man With No Door’
Kes Returns Fearless and Free on First Studio Album In 10 Years ‘Man With No Door’
Bob Marley: One Love Review
Bob Marley: One Love Review
FREELANCING
The Black Legal Action Centre’s Ruth Goba on the legal struggles affecting Black Torontonians
The Black Legal Action Centre’s Ruth Goba on the legal struggles affecting Black Torontonians
Natural Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In New York City. Here's What That Means For Black Women With Locs
Natural Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In New York City. Here's What That Means For Black Women With Locs
I almost died delivering my son
I almost died delivering my son
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
AMC x The Village Keeper | Interview with Oluniké Adeliyi, Zahra Bentham and director Karen Chapman
AMC x The Village Keeper | Interview with Oluniké Adeliyi, Zahra Bentham and director Karen Chapman
THE GIPSON GAZETTE PODCAST
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Gipson Gazette on various platforms. Pick your spot!
Gipson Gazette on Podomatic
Gipson Gazette on Podomatic
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