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CBC reboots Street Cents on TikTok

CBC is rebooting its financial literacy brand Street Cents for a new generation.

The successful TV series first aired in the 90s, and the reboot will be available on TikTok. The original series focused on examining consumer issues in a fun and comedic way.

The reboot has similar roots and focuses on delivering information on financial literacy through relatable and entertaining short videos posted daily.

“Street Cents is an iconic Canadian brand, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce it to a new generation on a new platform,” Sally Catto, general manager of entertainment, factual and sports at CBC, said in a statement.

“This is CBC’s first launch of an original content series on TikTok, and we’ve brought in a great team of creators who speak with authenticity and credibility to teen audiences.”

The series will feature content creators Mercedes Gaztambide, Anisha Joshi, Carley Thorne and Creo Walters, with additional guest contributors.

CBC is cashing in on the trend of old favourites revived through the popular social media app.

Back in July, MuchMusic (Much) also made a comeback on TikTok. For years it served as a music staple for Canadians across the country, but after being bought out by Bell in 2006 and seeing multiple rebrands, it lost its musical touch.

Like Street Cents, MuchMusic also features content created by creators on the app.

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Arcade Fire and Justin Bieber up for MuchMusic awards

Arcade Fire, Justin Bieber, Drake and Avril Lavigne are the hometown heroes among the big names who scored multiple nominations for the Canadian MuchMusic Video Awards next month, reports Spinner.

The four acts go up against newcomers Down With Webster for the fan-chosen UR FAVE Artist award. They’ll also face off against pop singer Fefe Dobson for international video of the year by a Canadian.

On the worldwide stage, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Kanye West are among the ten individual nominees for international video of the year, while The Black Eyed Peas, The Black Keys, and White Lies are some of the colorful group nominees for international video of the year.

Gaga, Lavigne, Bruno Mars, the Black Keys, and City and Colour are confirmed to perform at the ceremony, held June 19 in Toronto. Teen star Selena Gomez — nominated for international video of the year for her single A Year Without Rain — will host the event.

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Hedley Leaves MMVA with Hands Full

The British Columbia band Hedley had a great night at the MuchMusic Video Awards, reports Cyberpresse.ca.

The song For The Nights I Can’t Remember won the award for Best Video and Best Director, while She’s So Sorry won awards for Best Cinematography and MuchLOUD Best Rock Video.

Singer Rihanna was honoured two times during the evening, leaving with the Most Watched Video on the MuchMusic.com site, for the song  Umbrella. She also won the award for Best International Video – Artist with the song, Please Don’t Stop The Music.

The event also marked the return of The New Kids on the Block, who made a well-received comeback performance, and the stage sizzled with numbers by Rihanna, Simple Plan, Girlicious and JabbaWockeeZ.

The MMVA was held at MuchMusic studios in Toronto.