Nelly Furtado made a dazzling appearance at the Juno Awards on Sunday, where she was honored with an induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. This milestone comes just five months after she announced a hiatus from live performances for the foreseeable future.

The 47-year-old singer stunned in a strapless gown adorned with red and black patterns. The dress, featuring a corseted back and an elegant billowy pannier, was crafted by Indigenous designer Lesley Hampton.

Furtado’s look was expertly styled by Marc Andrew Smith, and she enhanced her ensemble with Alexis Bittar jewelry and Gianvito Rossi heels, which remained unseen as she graced the orange carpet at the TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario.

Her chic, middle-parted bob was styled by hairstylist Kelly Araujo for the awards ceremony, which was broadcast by CBC.

Makeup artist Susana Hong completed Furtado’s look by expertly contouring her features and highlighting her striking blue eyes with shimmering eye shadow and defined brows.

The Seven songstress wound up losing the pop album of the year trophy to Tate McRae’s So Close to What, but she delivered a rousing speech for her CMHF induction.

Nelly Furtado glammed up to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during Sunday’s Juno Awards – five months after announcing she was retiring from live performance for the ‘foreseeable future’

‘I’m literally a product of the Canadian dream. Canada’s always cared about art. Canada’s always cared about culture. I’m a product of that,’ Furtado said onstage.

‘I’m just really proud to be Canadian. I live in Canada. I make my music in Canada. And I work with Canadian musicians, songwriters and producers because I totally believe in the Canadian dream. Please believe in it, too.’

Canadian rapper-singer Drake resurfaced, virtually, to honor the Victoria-born belter: ‘I’m here tonight to pay my respects to one of my favorite human beings and one of my favorite artists of all time, Ms. Nelly Furtado.

‘As a Canadian born in Victoria, British Columbia, I could only imagine that we shared the same wild dream of making it out. The difference is while I was still dreaming, I used you as my motivation and proof that it was possible.’

Furtado got to relax in the audience as artists like Lido Pimienta, Tanya Tagaq, Shawn Desman, Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall and Alessia Cara performed a medley of her hits over the years, including her 2000 breakout single I’m Like a Bird.

To coincide with her CMHF induction, the Shapeshifter singer’s career will be honored with a new exhibit running through February 2027 on the fifth floor of Calgary’s National Music Centre featuring her costumes, childhood ukulele, teenage songwriting pages and trophies.

In January of last year, Furtado – who also has a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame – revealed the extent of the body shaming she regularly receives over her 5ft2in frame not staying as slim as her early 2000s heyday.

‘This year I became aware of the aesthetic pressure of my work in a brand new way,’ the Color Theory composer – who boasts 13.7 million social media followers – wrote.

‘My New Year’s message for 2025, is express yourself freely, celebrate your individuality and know that it’s perfectly OK to be OK with what you see in the mirror and it’s also OK to want something different.’

The 47-year-old pop star went strapless in a red and black-patterned gown featuring a corseted back and a billowy pannier beneath, which was created by Indigenous designer Lesley Hampton

Furtado – who relies on stylist Marc Andrew Smith – accessorized her dramatic dress with Alexis Bittar jewelry and unseen Gianvito Rossi heels as she posed on the orange carpet of the TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario

Hairstylist Kelly Araujo coiffed the Grammy winner’s middle-parted bob for the CBC-broadcast awards show

Make-up artist Susana Hong fully contoured Furtado’s complexion and brought out her striking blue eyes with shimmery shadow and defined brows

The Seven songstress wound up losing the pop album of the year trophy to Tate McRae’s So Close to What, but she delivered a rousing speech for her CMHF induction

‘I’m literally a product of the Canadian dream. Canada’s always cared about art. Canada’s always cared about culture. I’m a product of that,’ Furtado said onstage

‘I’m just really proud to be Canadian. I live in Canada. I make my music in Canada. And I work with Canadian musicians, songwriters and producers because I totally believe in the Canadian dream. Please believe in it, too’

Canadian rapper-singer Drake resurfaced, virtually, to honor the Victoria-born belter: ‘I’m here tonight to pay my respects to one of my favorite human beings and one of my favorite artists of all time, Ms. Nelly Furtado’

Furtado got to relax in the audience as artists like Lido Pimienta, Tanya Tagaq, Shawn Desman, Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall and Alessia Cara performed a medley of her hits over the years, including her 2000 breakout single I’m Like a Bird

2025 vs. 2006: In January of last year, the Shapeshifter singer revealed the extent of the body shaming she regularly receives over her 5ft2in frame not staying as slim as her early 2000s heyday

Furtado wrote: ‘This year I became aware of the aesthetic pressure of my work in a brand new way…My New Year’s message for 2025, is express yourself freely, celebrate your individuality and know that it’s perfectly OK to be OK with what you see in the mirror and it’s also OK to want something different’

By October 23, the Color Theory composer was fed up, writing: ‘I have decided to step away from performance for the foreseeable future and pursue some other creative and personal [endeavors] that I feel would better suit this next phase of my life’ 

However, Furtado is now releasing a new song called Electric Circus – dropping April 10 – produced by Canadian hitmaker Boi-1da for Perfect Pitch in honor of Canada Soccer ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 

By October 23, Furtado was fed up, writing: ‘I have decided to step away from performance for the foreseeable future and pursue some other creative and personal [endeavors] that I feel would better suit this next phase of my life.’

However, the Faded singer is now releasing a new song called Electric Circus – dropping April 10 – produced by Canadian hitmaker Boi-1da for Perfect Pitch in honor of Canada Soccer ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Furtado – who still pulls 34.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify – has reportedly sold over 45 million records worldwide and amassed over 20 billion global streams.

On the personal front, the Doing Nothin’ singer has welcomed three children – daughter Nevis Gahunia, 22, daughter, eight, and son, seven – during her past relationships with music composer Jasper Gahunia and rapper Jerry (born Gerard Damien Long).

Indeed, you’ve read that correctly! A recent study reveals that toddlers can encounter up to 19 illnesses during their inaugural year in daycare.

The curiosity of researchers from UCL, the University of Cambridge, Cornell University, and North Middlesex University Hospital was piqued by the frequent illnesses their own children faced upon entering daycare. This personal experience spurred them to delve deeper into the issue.

So, what exactly did the researchers uncover in this study?

Primarily, they discovered that a typical one-year-old child is likely to endure a significant number of infections during their first year in daycare.

• around 12-15 respiratory infections 
• two gastrointestinal illnesses (diarrhea and vomiting)
• one or two rash-causing infections

Dr. Leo Swadling, a co-author from UCL’s Institute of Infection, Immunity and Transplantation, shared insights with the Huffington Post UK. He noted, “Newborns initially have some infection protection due to antibodies transferred from their mothers, but this diminishes as they approach their first year. This reduction in immunity leaves infants, particularly those beginning childcare, more susceptible to infections.”

“It’s normal for children to get sick a lot because their immune systems have never seen these bugs before – but then nursery serves as a ‘boot camp’ for their immune systems, building up resilience for the years ahead.”

Children who attend daycare tend to catch more infections between ages one to five than those who do not. However, once both groups start school, children who attended daycare often have immune systems that are better prepared to handle germs, whereas the others may experience higher absentee rates.

The researchers say vaccination remains important in helping children manage illnesses, even at this stage.

“Vaccines are a key way to protect children from serious infections in childcare, so we encourage parents to keep their children up to date with all available vaccines,” Dr. Swadling stated. 

Another downside for parents when children get sick is the stress of having to miss work to take care of a sick child. The researchers are hoping that with this study, employees will have some compassion for parents. 

Co-author Dr Lucy van Dorp, an infectious disease genomics researcher in the UCL Genetics Institute, told the outlet that employers need to recognise that it’s normal for parents of young children to regularly need to take time off work to care for their children, and parents will also be more prone to getting sick themselves – but this will improve as the child ages.”

Alex Duong is being fondly remembered following his unexpected passing.

The comedian, known for his roles in Blue Bloods, The Young and the Restless, and Everybody Hates Chris, passed away on March 28 after a courageous yearlong battle with a rare cancer, as confirmed by his friend Hilarie Steele on GoFundMe. He was 42 years old.

“With the heaviest of hearts, we announce that our beloved Alex passed peacefully this morning, enveloped by love and dear friends,” Steele wrote in her statement on the crowdfunding site. “He was comfortable and mercifully free from pain.”

Steele noted that despite the advancement of Duong’s illness, he had the chance to say farewell to his 5-year-old daughter, Everest, whom he shared with his wife Christina. She emphasized that he cherished every moment with his little girl since her birth.

“We are heartbroken,” the message continued, “but deeply thankful for the support, prayers, and kindness everyone has shown during this unimaginable time.”

The anticipated season of The Bachelorette, starring Taylor Frankie Paul, has been abruptly canceled following the emergence of a disturbing video from 2023. This footage revealed an incident of domestic violence involving Paul, sparking widespread discussion among fans and insiders of Bachelor Nation about the broader consequences for reality TV participants. Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario, a noted expert in relationship dynamics, offered insights to Showbiz Cheat Sheet on the importance of breaking unhealthy relational patterns and the role social media plays in perpetuating these cycles.

Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario discussed why people stay in emotionally intense relationships in light of ‘The Bachelorette’ cancellation

In her commentary to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario, affectionately dubbed “America’s Marriage Coach” and CEO of ReCapturing the Vision International, emphasized that “unhealthy relationship cycles are often rooted in unconscious patterns developed early in life.”

Dr. Del Rosario explained that people can start to break these patterns by recognizing recurring themes in their relationships, such as consistent conflict styles or a propensity for choosing similar partners. “Breaking the cycle requires intentional self-awareness, emotional regulation, and often guided support,” she stated. The shift involves moving from reactions based on past emotional wounds to making decisions that align with personal values, boundaries, and long-term compatibility, rather than mere chemistry.

She also pointed out that many individuals confuse emotional intensity with genuine emotional connection, a common mistake that can lead to perpetuating unhealthy relationship dynamics.

She noted that many people mistake emotional intensity for “emotional connection.”

Many individuals remain in these relationships because the highs and lows create a powerful psychological bond, sometimes referred to as trauma bonding,” Dr. Rosario continued. “Additionally, fear of abandonment, low self-worth, or a belief that ‘this is what love feels like’ can keep people stuck, even when the relationship is unhealthy.”

So, can a healthy and stable relationship be built between two people if someone is processing trauma or grief?

“It is possible, but it requires a high level of self-awareness and accountability,” she continued. “Healing does not have to be fully complete, but it must be actively in progress. Without that, unresolved trauma can surface as mistrust, emotional reactivity, or avoidance, which can destabilize even a well-matched relationship. Stability comes from doing the internal work alongside the relational work.”

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives fans have followed MomTok for years. Taylor Frankie Paul has a huge social media following. In mid-March 2026, she posted a TikTok with a mystery man’s arm. This sent fans into a frenzy that it could be the winner of her Bachelorette season.

Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario says social media can also come into play with unhealthy relationship dynamics, as it can “unintentionally normalize dysfunction by rewarding visibility over health.”

“When volatile or dramatic relationships receive more engagement, it can reinforce the idea that intensity
equals significance,” she added. “Over time, this distorts relational expectations, especially for younger audiences who are still forming their understanding of what healthy relationships look like.”

Dr. Rosario also commented on how social media can amplify relationship conflict.

“Social media creates an audience for what would otherwise be private relational challenges,” she noted. “This can escalate conflict, as individuals may feel pressure to defend, perform, or narrate their experiences publicly. It also invites external opinions that can intensify emotions and complicate resolution. By taking personal life challenges public, people look for a quick fix; they air their grievances instead of dealing with them face to face, which requires much higher-level problem-solving.”

Dr. Rosario recommends learning “when and how to initiate an intense conversation” and “how to control your emotions so that you remain rational and understanding.”

The relationship expert explained the psychological considerations before joining a show like ‘The Bachelorette’

Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario offered recommendations for those who might consider participating in reality TV dating shows like The Bachelorette.

“Participants should have a strong sense of identity, emotional regulation skills, and clarity around
their values and boundaries,” she wrote to Showbiz Cheat Sheet. “Without these, the environment can magnify insecurities and unresolved issues. It’s important to assess not just readiness for love, but readiness for scrutiny, rejection, and accelerated intimacy. Lastly, you MUST know that you are going on the show for
genuine reasons and not to act out to become a reality star.”

The expert also commented on the cultural impact of unhealthy relationship patterns playing out on TV.

“Reality dating shows often compress timelines and amplify emotional experiences, which can blur the line between genuine compatibility and heightened emotional response,” she wrote. “When audiences repeatedly see relationships formed under pressure and intensity, it can shape cultural narratives around love being fast, dramatic, and performative rather than intentional and sustainable. In other words, viewing these dynamics over time normalizes it, as expectations are reshaped to align with the narratives playing out on the screen. We typically learn relationship skills from what we see in our homes and close relationships. Reality Television is reshaping not only how we learn, but normalizing what is only meant for entertainment versus real life.”

Overall, Dr. Rosario thinks it’s important for viewers to remember that what the public sees is not the complete story. Instead, it’s a “curated and often incomplete version of someone’s life.”

“Relationship decisions are influenced by personal history, emotional development, and context that viewers are not fully privy to,” she wrote. “It’s important to approach these situations with curiosity rather than judgment, recognizing that growth and change are part of everyone’s relational journey.”