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Andy Murray's mum Judy could be set to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The tennis star's 54-year-old mother is reportedly being lined up to take part in the BBC One ballroom dancing competition later this year after they failed to persuade his girlfriend Kim Sears to compete.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Judy would be great. It's wonderful that she's such a fan. Kim has declined in the past. We would love a Murray in some form."
Judy's close friend and former tennis ace Andrew Castle - who took part in 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2008 - has revealed that he thinks she would jump at the chance to try and impress with her dancing skills.
He said: "She's a huge 'Strictly' nut and would love to do the show. I reckon she'd surprise people. I'm sure she's got the moves."
Andy - who became the first British man to win Wimbledon in over 70 years last summer - would be encouraging of his mum, according to Andrew, who also claims Judy would be able to fit the competition in with her responsibilities as the captain of the Fed Cup women's tennis event.
He added: "Andy would be supportive but might be embarrassed and have to watch through his fingers.
"She has Fed Cup captain duties but it's possible to do both, I think."
Andy Murray’s mum for Strictly Come Dancing?
Andy Murray's mum Judy could be set to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The tennis star's 54-year-old mother is reportedly being lined up to take part in the BBC One ballroom dancing competition later this year after they failed to persuade his girlfriend Kim Sears to compete.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Judy would be great. It's wonderful that she's such a fan. Kim has declined in the past. We would love a Murray in some form."
Judy's close friend and former tennis ace Andrew Castle - who took part in 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2008 - has revealed that he thinks she would jump at the chance to try and impress with her dancing skills.
He said: "She's a huge 'Strictly' nut and would love to do the show. I reckon she'd surprise people. I'm sure she's got the moves."
Andy - who became the first British man to win Wimbledon in over 70 years last summer - would be encouraging of his mum, according to Andrew, who also claims Judy would be able to fit the competition in with her responsibilities as the captain of the Fed Cup women's tennis event.
He added: "Andy would be supportive but might be embarrassed and have to watch through his fingers.
"She has Fed Cup captain duties but it's possible to do both, I think."
TV

Ricky Wilson was given medicine to alleviate his fears of live TV.
'The Voice' coach has revealed he was prescribed anti-seasickness tablets because he was so nervous about the BBC One singing competition going live two weeks ago.
He said: "I went to the doctors because I was dizzy and the doctor said, 'You are a bit anxious.' Every time I stood up I thought I was going to fall over."
However, the 36-year-old rocker was too paranoid to take the pills and opted to tough it out despite his pre-show fears.
He added: "I was given tablets which I pretended to take -- I thought they might do something weird."
The 'I Predict a Riot' star has credited showbiz veterans Sir Tom Jones and Kylie Minogue - who are also coaches on 'The Voice' along with will.i.am - with helping him get through the first live show earlier this month.
Ricky said: "They were constantly there. When I was flagging emotionally, Kylie would point out the cameras to give me a steer.
"It took every ounce of strength to get on with it but my fears went as soon as the camera was rolling."
Meanwhile, four more pop star wannabes were axed from 'The Voice' last Saturday (29.03.14), leaving just four singers to battle it out to win the third series this weekend.
Lee Glasson (Team Kylie), Chris Royal (Team Ricky), Bizzi Dixon (Team Tom) and Sophie May (Team will.i.am) were all sent home in the semi-final.
Jamie Johnson, Christina Marie, Sally Barker and Jermain Jackson remain in the competition.
Ricky Wilson’s live TV fears
Ricky Wilson was given medicine to alleviate his fears of live TV.
'The Voice' coach has revealed he was prescribed anti-seasickness tablets because he was so nervous about the BBC One singing competition going live two weeks ago.
He said: "I went to the doctors because I was dizzy and the doctor said, 'You are a bit anxious.' Every time I stood up I thought I was going to fall over."
However, the 36-year-old rocker was too paranoid to take the pills and opted to tough it out despite his pre-show fears.
He added: "I was given tablets which I pretended to take -- I thought they might do something weird."
The 'I Predict a Riot' star has credited showbiz veterans Sir Tom Jones and Kylie Minogue - who are also coaches on 'The Voice' along with will.i.am - with helping him get through the first live show earlier this month.
Ricky said: "They were constantly there. When I was flagging emotionally, Kylie would point out the cameras to give me a steer.
"It took every ounce of strength to get on with it but my fears went as soon as the camera was rolling."
Meanwhile, four more pop star wannabes were axed from 'The Voice' last Saturday (29.03.14), leaving just four singers to battle it out to win the third series this weekend.
Lee Glasson (Team Kylie), Chris Royal (Team Ricky), Bizzi Dixon (Team Tom) and Sophie May (Team will.i.am) were all sent home in the semi-final.
Jamie Johnson, Christina Marie, Sally Barker and Jermain Jackson remain in the competition.
Movies

J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' will be turned into a movie trilogy.
The book which was published in 2001, billed as one of Potter's Hogwarts textbooks, will be adapted by Warner Bros. and set years before the arrival of the famous boy wizard - who was portrayed on screen by Daniel Radcliffe.
The New York Times newspaper, who were speaking to CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment Kevin Tsujihara, report, "Three megamovies are planned. The main character will be a 'magizoologist' named Newt Scamander. The stories, neither prequels or sequels, will start in New York about seven decades before the arrival of Mr. Potter and his pals."
Rowling also praised Tsujihara - who succeeded Barry Meyer as CEO in March 2013 - and recalled agreeing to pen the first of the spin-off movies.
She said: "When I say he made 'Fantastic Beasts' happen, it isn't PR-speak but the literal truth.
"We had one dinner, a follow-up telephone call, and then I got out the rough draft that I'd thought was going to be an interesting bit of memorabilia for my kids and started rewriting!"
She continued: "When Kevin got the top job, he brought a new energy, which rubbed off. He's a very engaging person, thoughtful and funny."
Harry Potter spinoff set for movie trilogy
J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' will be turned into a movie trilogy.
The book which was published in 2001, billed as one of Potter's Hogwarts textbooks, will be adapted by Warner Bros. and set years before the arrival of the famous boy wizard - who was portrayed on screen by Daniel Radcliffe.
The New York Times newspaper, who were speaking to CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment Kevin Tsujihara, report, "Three megamovies are planned. The main character will be a 'magizoologist' named Newt Scamander. The stories, neither prequels or sequels, will start in New York about seven decades before the arrival of Mr. Potter and his pals."
Rowling also praised Tsujihara - who succeeded Barry Meyer as CEO in March 2013 - and recalled agreeing to pen the first of the spin-off movies.
She said: "When I say he made 'Fantastic Beasts' happen, it isn't PR-speak but the literal truth.
"We had one dinner, a follow-up telephone call, and then I got out the rough draft that I'd thought was going to be an interesting bit of memorabilia for my kids and started rewriting!"
She continued: "When Kevin got the top job, he brought a new energy, which rubbed off. He's a very engaging person, thoughtful and funny."
Movies

Tom Cruise admits it will be "fun" to do 'Top Gun 2'.
The 51-year-old actor - who starred as LT Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell in the original action film - admits there are "stumbling blocks" which need to be tackled before they confirm a sequel to 1986's hit movie.
He told Sky News: "With movies, they each have their time - when it's ready to be made. If we can get over some stumbling blocks it will be fun to do."
This comes after producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed they are getting "closer" to a 'Top Gun' follow-up.
He previously told the Huffington Post: "We've been trying to get that movie made for 30 years, and I think we're getting closer and closer.
"Don (Simpson, Bruckheimer's late producing partner) and I tried to develop something, we didn't succeed. Tom Cruise took over, and he tried to develop something, and he didn't succeed. Now we're back at it."
Cruise was honoured for his success in the film industry at Jameson Empire Awards in London on Sunday (30.03.14) where he picked up the Legend of Our Lifetime accolade, presented to him by his 'Jack Reacher' co-star Rosamund Pike.
He took to the stage to collect his award, and said: "Thank you so much. I feel really fortunate because it was my dream to be able to make films in life.
"It's been a pretty incredible life. I have a rich life because of the incredible people I've worked with. There are too many people to thank. We would be here for hours, maybe days."
Tom Cruise: Top Gun 2 would be ‘fun’
Tom Cruise admits it will be "fun" to do 'Top Gun 2'.
The 51-year-old actor - who starred as LT Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell in the original action film - admits there are "stumbling blocks" which need to be tackled before they confirm a sequel to 1986's hit movie.
He told Sky News: "With movies, they each have their time - when it's ready to be made. If we can get over some stumbling blocks it will be fun to do."
This comes after producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed they are getting "closer" to a 'Top Gun' follow-up.
He previously told the Huffington Post: "We've been trying to get that movie made for 30 years, and I think we're getting closer and closer.
"Don (Simpson, Bruckheimer's late producing partner) and I tried to develop something, we didn't succeed. Tom Cruise took over, and he tried to develop something, and he didn't succeed. Now we're back at it."
Cruise was honoured for his success in the film industry at Jameson Empire Awards in London on Sunday (30.03.14) where he picked up the Legend of Our Lifetime accolade, presented to him by his 'Jack Reacher' co-star Rosamund Pike.
He took to the stage to collect his award, and said: "Thank you so much. I feel really fortunate because it was my dream to be able to make films in life.
"It's been a pretty incredible life. I have a rich life because of the incredible people I've worked with. There are too many people to thank. We would be here for hours, maybe days."
Music News

Lily Allen claims the music industry today is "beige".
The 'Air Balloon' singer has admitted to being "f**king frustrated" at the direction her musical comeback has gone in, after a four-year hiatus, and says she feels creatively controlled by her record label Warners.
Speaking at the VOGUE Festival, she revealed: "I experience it at the moment re-entering the music industry. What you have heard on the radio station so far, the contribution of my album is very much the more beige, saccharine elements to what I have made.
"The reason for that is because the people in control of the radio stations, the people that are in control of the record companies, are too scared to put themselves on the line in case someone gets offended.
"If I said to my record company I really want to go with this song, they would say, 'Sure, here is £5 for the video'."
The no-nonsense star also discussed how her family life with her husband Sam Cooper and their daughters Ethel, two, and Marnie, 14 months, had transformed her into a more optimistic person.
She said: "My music has changed because I am happier. Beforehand on my last record I was a young woman who didn't know what the future held for her.
"Now I am very much in love, I'm married to a man that I'm pretty sure I'm going to spend the rest of her life with, I have two children who I love and adore so my writing comes from a more confident and settled and stable place. But I don't know if that makes it more tasteful."
Lily Allen slams ‘beige’ music industry
Lily Allen claims the music industry today is "beige".
The 'Air Balloon' singer has admitted to being "f**king frustrated" at the direction her musical comeback has gone in, after a four-year hiatus, and says she feels creatively controlled by her record label Warners.
Speaking at the VOGUE Festival, she revealed: "I experience it at the moment re-entering the music industry. What you have heard on the radio station so far, the contribution of my album is very much the more beige, saccharine elements to what I have made.
"The reason for that is because the people in control of the radio stations, the people that are in control of the record companies, are too scared to put themselves on the line in case someone gets offended.
"If I said to my record company I really want to go with this song, they would say, 'Sure, here is £5 for the video'."
The no-nonsense star also discussed how her family life with her husband Sam Cooper and their daughters Ethel, two, and Marnie, 14 months, had transformed her into a more optimistic person.
She said: "My music has changed because I am happier. Beforehand on my last record I was a young woman who didn't know what the future held for her.
"Now I am very much in love, I'm married to a man that I'm pretty sure I'm going to spend the rest of her life with, I have two children who I love and adore so my writing comes from a more confident and settled and stable place. But I don't know if that makes it more tasteful."
Music News

The Cure's new album is a "sore point."
Frontman Robert Smith has revealed he is unsure about their upcoming record '4:14 Scream', the band's first LP in six years and follow-up to 2008's '4:13 Dream', and claims he is barely "convinced" that it is worthwhile releasing it.
He told radio station XFM: "[This is] the second half of what is an effectively an album that came out in 2008."
The record features Robert, along with bassist Simon Gallup, drummer Jason Cooper and guitarist Porl Thompson, who no longer plays with the band and has been replaced by Reeves Gabrels, along with keyboardist Roger O'Donnell, who joined them at the recent Royal Albert Hall gig in London.
Robert, 54, continued: "[4:14 Scream] is a bit of a sore point, really, to be honest, amongst this current line-up.
"We're in a weird predicament in that ... [it] was made by a band that no longer exists."
Initially, both parts of the record were meant to be two halves of a double album and Robert previously said he should have "stuck to his guns" but was influenced by "f***ing idiots around me at the time."
He revealed the new album was only completed 18 months ago, explaining: "I just never sang it because I couldn't be bothered. I just didn't think the words were good enough."
The 'Friday I'm In Love' hitmaker has since rewritten those lyrics and the band will "probably" release the record this year - "in that summer 'dead air' period for albums".
Meanwhile, the new line-up do plan to record their own new album and insist it will be something "that's really different to anything else we've done".
He added: "I'm very bad at planning long term. I'm at an age where I'm enjoying what I'm doing ... [and] I don't feel such a strong urge to beat people over the head with new stuff."
The Cure’s new album is a sore point
The Cure's new album is a "sore point."
Frontman Robert Smith has revealed he is unsure about their upcoming record '4:14 Scream', the band's first LP in six years and follow-up to 2008's '4:13 Dream', and claims he is barely "convinced" that it is worthwhile releasing it.
He told radio station XFM: "[This is] the second half of what is an effectively an album that came out in 2008."
The record features Robert, along with bassist Simon Gallup, drummer Jason Cooper and guitarist Porl Thompson, who no longer plays with the band and has been replaced by Reeves Gabrels, along with keyboardist Roger O'Donnell, who joined them at the recent Royal Albert Hall gig in London.
Robert, 54, continued: "[4:14 Scream] is a bit of a sore point, really, to be honest, amongst this current line-up.
"We're in a weird predicament in that ... [it] was made by a band that no longer exists."
Initially, both parts of the record were meant to be two halves of a double album and Robert previously said he should have "stuck to his guns" but was influenced by "f***ing idiots around me at the time."
He revealed the new album was only completed 18 months ago, explaining: "I just never sang it because I couldn't be bothered. I just didn't think the words were good enough."
The 'Friday I'm In Love' hitmaker has since rewritten those lyrics and the band will "probably" release the record this year - "in that summer 'dead air' period for albums".
Meanwhile, the new line-up do plan to record their own new album and insist it will be something "that's really different to anything else we've done".
He added: "I'm very bad at planning long term. I'm at an age where I'm enjoying what I'm doing ... [and] I don't feel such a strong urge to beat people over the head with new stuff."
Royal

Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine are planning to give Prince George a "home from home" during their New Zealand and Australia tour.
The royal couple are keen to ensure their eight-month-old tot has everything he needs when they leave him behind to carry out their duties while abroad next month.
They are planning to stays at the Government House in Wellington, Admiralty House in Sydney and Government House in Canberra during their three-week tour and the tiny tot is expected to have his own room at the three residences, while they stay in a guest suite next door, and nanny Maria Borrallo will be nearby.
A source told The Daily Mirror newspaper: "The Duke and Duchess are anything but demanding, but there are lots of things that George will need and all the hosts are keen to do everything they can to provide what's necessary.
"The couple's main concern is that George should feel completely content and at home and that Maria should also have everything she needs to keep him happy.
"They want it to be as much of a home from home as possible.
"They are taking a large amount of stuff, including all of his nappies and clothes, and there are some things that are being provided at the other end."
Prince George’s ‘home from home’ during Australia tour
Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine are planning to give Prince George a "home from home" during their New Zealand and Australia tour.
The royal couple are keen to ensure their eight-month-old tot has everything he needs when they leave him behind to carry out their duties while abroad next month.
They are planning to stays at the Government House in Wellington, Admiralty House in Sydney and Government House in Canberra during their three-week tour and the tiny tot is expected to have his own room at the three residences, while they stay in a guest suite next door, and nanny Maria Borrallo will be nearby.
A source told The Daily Mirror newspaper: "The Duke and Duchess are anything but demanding, but there are lots of things that George will need and all the hosts are keen to do everything they can to provide what's necessary.
"The couple's main concern is that George should feel completely content and at home and that Maria should also have everything she needs to keep him happy.
"They want it to be as much of a home from home as possible.
"They are taking a large amount of stuff, including all of his nappies and clothes, and there are some things that are being provided at the other end."
Showbiz

LeAnn Rimes is furious she wasn't notified about her stepson's hospitalisation.
The 'Can't Fight the Moonlight' singer and her husband Eddie Cibrian only learned 10-year-old Mason - his eldest child with ex-wife Brandi Glanville - had been taken to hospital yesterday (30.03.14) after a friend read the news online.
She tweeted: !Got a text from a friend at 4:30am asking if mason was ok. THANK GOD! Mason just called Eddie himself!! It's been a panicked morning not knowing anything and mason being all the way across the US. Relived to know he's ok. (sic)"
However, the 31-year-old star - who has a difficult relationship with Brandi - went on to admit it initially may not have been easy for the reality TV star to get in touch with his former spouse.
Quizzed on their attempts to get in touch with Brandi, she admitted: "he unblocked his number & called her at least 5 times and mason has a cell (sic)"
And when a twitter follower questioned why they had blocked Brandi's number, she accused her of sending "horrible, evil" text messages.
She responded: "get horrible, evil texts at all hrs of the night and maybe you'd think differently god bless you (sic)"
Later in the evening, LeAnn admitted she shouldn't have made her grievance public.
When a follower suggested she should have kept the dispute "off twitter for one", she replied: "you're right, I could have handled my side differently. Emotions took over Relieved he is ok Still don't agree w/ what happened (sic)"
And she then added: "Hope you all have a nice Sunday night. Tmrw is a new day! Here's to positive vibes for a great start to the week.(sic)"
Brandy - who also has six-year-old Jake with Eddie - had revealed on twitter that Mason had been taken to hospital while in New York, where she has been busy with promotional appearances.
She wrote on Twitter: "8 hours in the ER this trip to NYC Mason will never forget! 1st trip in an ambulance! All will be fine (sic)".
LeAnn Rimes furious with Brandi Glanville
LeAnn Rimes is furious she wasn't notified about her stepson's hospitalisation.
The 'Can't Fight the Moonlight' singer and her husband Eddie Cibrian only learned 10-year-old Mason - his eldest child with ex-wife Brandi Glanville - had been taken to hospital yesterday (30.03.14) after a friend read the news online.
She tweeted: !Got a text from a friend at 4:30am asking if mason was ok. THANK GOD! Mason just called Eddie himself!! It's been a panicked morning not knowing anything and mason being all the way across the US. Relived to know he's ok. (sic)"
However, the 31-year-old star - who has a difficult relationship with Brandi - went on to admit it initially may not have been easy for the reality TV star to get in touch with his former spouse.
Quizzed on their attempts to get in touch with Brandi, she admitted: "he unblocked his number & called her at least 5 times and mason has a cell (sic)"
And when a twitter follower questioned why they had blocked Brandi's number, she accused her of sending "horrible, evil" text messages.
She responded: "get horrible, evil texts at all hrs of the night and maybe you'd think differently god bless you (sic)"
Later in the evening, LeAnn admitted she shouldn't have made her grievance public.
When a follower suggested she should have kept the dispute "off twitter for one", she replied: "you're right, I could have handled my side differently. Emotions took over Relieved he is ok Still don't agree w/ what happened (sic)"
And she then added: "Hope you all have a nice Sunday night. Tmrw is a new day! Here's to positive vibes for a great start to the week.(sic)"
Brandy - who also has six-year-old Jake with Eddie - had revealed on twitter that Mason had been taken to hospital while in New York, where she has been busy with promotional appearances.
She wrote on Twitter: "8 hours in the ER this trip to NYC Mason will never forget! 1st trip in an ambulance! All will be fine (sic)".
Showbiz

Justin Bieber was booed at the Juno Awards last night (30.03.14).
The 'Boyfriend' singer was honoured with the Fan Choice Award for the fourth time at the Canadian music awards ceremony, but it seems he wasn't a popular choice with all of the audience at Winnipeg's MTS Center as his name was met with "a surprising mix of cheers and audible boos", The Hollywood Reporter reports.
The 20-year-old star's prize was collected by Canada's Olympic women's curling team and the singer later took to twitter to thank fans for their support.
He tweeted: "We won #JUNOFanChoice for the 4th year in a row! Love to all my beliebers. Thank u. Love u (sic)"
Justin was later defended by Serena Ryder when she picked up her award for Songwriter of the Year.
Serena - who also picked up Artist of the Year when some winners were announced on Saturday (29.03.14) - said: "I really think that Justin Bieber is an amazing musician and he deserved every bit of that award because he's been working his ass off his entire life and we need to support how awesome he is."
In other controversy at the show, Robin Thicke - who was nominated for three awards - cancelled his planned performance at the last minute, citing a need for vocal rest.
However, a petition had been online calling to have the 'Blurred Lines' singer axed for "blatant sexism".
Meanwhile, twin stars Tegan and Sara were the biggest winners, picking up Group of the Year, Single of the Year for 'Closer' and Pop Album of the Year for 'Heartthrob'.
Other winners at the Junos included Arcade Fire, who took home both Album of the Year and Alternative Album of the Year for 'Reflektor', and Drake, who took home the Rap Recording of the Year award for 'Nothing Was the Same'.
Randy Bachman, Fred Turner, Robbie Bachman and Blair Thornton of Bachman-Turner-Overdrive were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
The ceremony was jointly hosted by nominees Serena, Classified and Johnny Reid.
Juno Awards 2014 list of selected winners:
Fan Choice Award:
Justin Bieber
Single of the Year:
'Closer', Tegan and Sara
International Album of the Year:
'Unorthodox Jukebox', Bruno Mars
Album of the Year:
'Reflektor', Arcade Fire
Artist of the Year:
Serena Ryder
Group of the Year:
Tegan and Sara
Breakthrough Artist of the Year:
Brett Kissel
Breakthrough Group of the Year:
A Tribe Called Red
Songwriter of the Year:
Serena Ryder
Country Album of the Year:
'Crop Circles', Dean Brody
Adult Alternative Album of the Year:
'Forever Endeavour', Ron Sexsmith
Alternative Album of the Year:
'Reflektor', Arcade Fire
Pop Album of the Year:
'Heartthrob', Tegan and Sara
Rock Album of the Year:
'Coyote', Matt Mays
Rap Recording of the Year:
'Nothing Was the Same', Drake
Dance Recording of the Year:
'This is What it Feels Like', Armin van Buuren & Trevor Guthrie Armada
Video of the Year:
'Feeling Good', Matt Barnes
Justin Bieber booed at Juno awards
Justin Bieber was booed at the Juno Awards last night (30.03.14).
The 'Boyfriend' singer was honoured with the Fan Choice Award for the fourth time at the Canadian music awards ceremony, but it seems he wasn't a popular choice with all of the audience at Winnipeg's MTS Center as his name was met with "a surprising mix of cheers and audible boos", The Hollywood Reporter reports.
The 20-year-old star's prize was collected by Canada's Olympic women's curling team and the singer later took to twitter to thank fans for their support.
He tweeted: "We won #JUNOFanChoice for the 4th year in a row! Love to all my beliebers. Thank u. Love u (sic)"
Justin was later defended by Serena Ryder when she picked up her award for Songwriter of the Year.
Serena - who also picked up Artist of the Year when some winners were announced on Saturday (29.03.14) - said: "I really think that Justin Bieber is an amazing musician and he deserved every bit of that award because he's been working his ass off his entire life and we need to support how awesome he is."
In other controversy at the show, Robin Thicke - who was nominated for three awards - cancelled his planned performance at the last minute, citing a need for vocal rest.
However, a petition had been online calling to have the 'Blurred Lines' singer axed for "blatant sexism".
Meanwhile, twin stars Tegan and Sara were the biggest winners, picking up Group of the Year, Single of the Year for 'Closer' and Pop Album of the Year for 'Heartthrob'.
Other winners at the Junos included Arcade Fire, who took home both Album of the Year and Alternative Album of the Year for 'Reflektor', and Drake, who took home the Rap Recording of the Year award for 'Nothing Was the Same'.
Randy Bachman, Fred Turner, Robbie Bachman and Blair Thornton of Bachman-Turner-Overdrive were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
The ceremony was jointly hosted by nominees Serena, Classified and Johnny Reid.
Juno Awards 2014 list of selected winners:
Fan Choice Award:
Justin Bieber
Single of the Year:
'Closer', Tegan and Sara
International Album of the Year:
'Unorthodox Jukebox', Bruno Mars
Album of the Year:
'Reflektor', Arcade Fire
Artist of the Year:
Serena Ryder
Group of the Year:
Tegan and Sara
Breakthrough Artist of the Year:
Brett Kissel
Breakthrough Group of the Year:
A Tribe Called Red
Songwriter of the Year:
Serena Ryder
Country Album of the Year:
'Crop Circles', Dean Brody
Adult Alternative Album of the Year:
'Forever Endeavour', Ron Sexsmith
Alternative Album of the Year:
'Reflektor', Arcade Fire
Pop Album of the Year:
'Heartthrob', Tegan and Sara
Rock Album of the Year:
'Coyote', Matt Mays
Rap Recording of the Year:
'Nothing Was the Same', Drake
Dance Recording of the Year:
'This is What it Feels Like', Armin van Buuren & Trevor Guthrie Armada
Video of the Year:
'Feeling Good', Matt Barnes
Showbiz

Sir Elton John and David Furnish will marry in a low-key ceremony in May.
The couple, who were one of the first to enter into a civil partnership in 2005, feel it is their "duty" to get married after same-sex marriage was legalised in the UK on Saturday (29.03.14) and feel it would be appropriate to just have a small wedding with their sons Zachary, three, and Elijah, 14 months, and a "couple" of friends.
David told the Las Vegas Review-Journal: "We do like big parties. Over eight years ago, we had 650 people on the 21st of December at our house in Windsor [for our civil ceremony].
"But with the kids, everything is different. I think what we'll do is go to a registry office in England in May, and take the boys with us, and a couple of witnesses."
The couple "don't feel" a marriage is necessary, but think taking the step will encourage other same-sex couples to do the same.
David continued: "We don't feel the need to take an extra step legally. But since we're committed for life, we feel it's really important to take that step, and take advantage of that amazing change in legislation. We all live by example."
Talking about their civil ceremony over eight years ago, David said: "I resigned myself to having a different life. I found it particularly difficult and challenging, because I came from a wonderful marriage; my parents are madly in love still. They've been married over 60 years.
"I wanted what they had. I came from a happy union, and I loved the associations I had from that. I felt very loved and encouraged."
And now the couple are excited times have changed and their lives are so different to what they expected.
David added: "We're living in extraordinary times. My god, 20 years ago, when I started seeing Elton, if you asked me if I'd be able to get married, if I'd be able to have children, it was unthinkable, literally unimaginable."
Elton John and David Furnish to marry in May
Sir Elton John and David Furnish will marry in a low-key ceremony in May.
The couple, who were one of the first to enter into a civil partnership in 2005, feel it is their "duty" to get married after same-sex marriage was legalised in the UK on Saturday (29.03.14) and feel it would be appropriate to just have a small wedding with their sons Zachary, three, and Elijah, 14 months, and a "couple" of friends.
David told the Las Vegas Review-Journal: "We do like big parties. Over eight years ago, we had 650 people on the 21st of December at our house in Windsor [for our civil ceremony].
"But with the kids, everything is different. I think what we'll do is go to a registry office in England in May, and take the boys with us, and a couple of witnesses."
The couple "don't feel" a marriage is necessary, but think taking the step will encourage other same-sex couples to do the same.
David continued: "We don't feel the need to take an extra step legally. But since we're committed for life, we feel it's really important to take that step, and take advantage of that amazing change in legislation. We all live by example."
Talking about their civil ceremony over eight years ago, David said: "I resigned myself to having a different life. I found it particularly difficult and challenging, because I came from a wonderful marriage; my parents are madly in love still. They've been married over 60 years.
"I wanted what they had. I came from a happy union, and I loved the associations I had from that. I felt very loved and encouraged."
And now the couple are excited times have changed and their lives are so different to what they expected.
David added: "We're living in extraordinary times. My god, 20 years ago, when I started seeing Elton, if you asked me if I'd be able to get married, if I'd be able to have children, it was unthinkable, literally unimaginable."
TV

Coronation Street's Charlie Condou's four-year-old daughter wants to organise his wedding to boyfriend Cameron Laux.
The 41-year-old actor - who plays nurse Marcus Dent in the soap - has been with his partner for almost ten years, and following the new law permitting same-sex marriages at the weekend their baby girl Georgia is excited about playing a key role when they tie the knot.
Charlie said: "We've spoken about it for years but we're very unromantic and still haven't got it together. I don't know how or when it's going to happen -- we'll probably just go off and do it quietly.
"Georgia ran up to us and said, 'Are you going to get married?' When I told her we were, she insisted she wanted to organise it.
"So basically, whatever our big day is going to be like, it will be based around her and what she is wearing."
Charlie - who also has son Hal - is looking forward to "wearing wedding rings with an engraving" on it.
He told Attitude magazine: "There will be no getting down on one knee. That's not our style! We don't even do Valentine's Day.
"The one tradition I do like is wearing wedding rings with an engraving on them -- that would be an honour."
Corrie star Charlie Condou’s daughter is excited for his wedding
Coronation Street's Charlie Condou's four-year-old daughter wants to organise his wedding to boyfriend Cameron Laux.
The 41-year-old actor - who plays nurse Marcus Dent in the soap - has been with his partner for almost ten years, and following the new law permitting same-sex marriages at the weekend their baby girl Georgia is excited about playing a key role when they tie the knot.
Charlie said: "We've spoken about it for years but we're very unromantic and still haven't got it together. I don't know how or when it's going to happen -- we'll probably just go off and do it quietly.
"Georgia ran up to us and said, 'Are you going to get married?' When I told her we were, she insisted she wanted to organise it.
"So basically, whatever our big day is going to be like, it will be based around her and what she is wearing."
Charlie - who also has son Hal - is looking forward to "wearing wedding rings with an engraving" on it.
He told Attitude magazine: "There will be no getting down on one knee. That's not our style! We don't even do Valentine's Day.
"The one tradition I do like is wearing wedding rings with an engraving on them -- that would be an honour."
Movies

Arnold Schwarzenegger puts his success down to never taking "no" for an answer.
The 66-year-old hunk was awarded the Action Hero of a Lifetime accolade at the Jameson Empire Awards which took place at London's Grosvenor House last night (30.03.14) to honour his performances in numerous action films including 'True Lies', 'The Terminator' series and 'Total Recall'.
Although he was initially told he wouldn't make it in the movie business he insists his stubborn attitude has helped him shape his career.
In his acceptance speech, he said: "My advice is never take no for an answer.
"I was told I'd never get into bodybuilding. I was told I'd never make it in the movie business. They said I was too big, they said it wouldn't work with my accent. I never listened to them, and I went on to have a successful career."
Using a line from 'The Terminator', where he plays the titular character, he said: "So never take no for an answer. So thank you, and I'll be back."
Schwarzenegger recently revealed he's "really looking forward" to working on the 'Terminator: Genesis', where he will reprise the role he first played in 1984's 'The Terminator', after he was forced to step down from participating in the franchise while he was the Governor of California between 2003 - 2011.
He said: "I'm really looking forward to that because as you know, the last time when they did 'The Terminator' it was when I was governor and so I couldn't be in that movie, but now I'm back again and they are very excited about having me in the film.
"The script is fantastic, so I'm really looking forward to this film."
Schwarzenegger will next hit the big screen in 'Sabotage' as John 'Breacher' Wharton.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career success
Arnold Schwarzenegger puts his success down to never taking "no" for an answer.
The 66-year-old hunk was awarded the Action Hero of a Lifetime accolade at the Jameson Empire Awards which took place at London's Grosvenor House last night (30.03.14) to honour his performances in numerous action films including 'True Lies', 'The Terminator' series and 'Total Recall'.
Although he was initially told he wouldn't make it in the movie business he insists his stubborn attitude has helped him shape his career.
In his acceptance speech, he said: "My advice is never take no for an answer.
"I was told I'd never get into bodybuilding. I was told I'd never make it in the movie business. They said I was too big, they said it wouldn't work with my accent. I never listened to them, and I went on to have a successful career."
Using a line from 'The Terminator', where he plays the titular character, he said: "So never take no for an answer. So thank you, and I'll be back."
Schwarzenegger recently revealed he's "really looking forward" to working on the 'Terminator: Genesis', where he will reprise the role he first played in 1984's 'The Terminator', after he was forced to step down from participating in the franchise while he was the Governor of California between 2003 - 2011.
He said: "I'm really looking forward to that because as you know, the last time when they did 'The Terminator' it was when I was governor and so I couldn't be in that movie, but now I'm back again and they are very excited about having me in the film.
"The script is fantastic, so I'm really looking forward to this film."
Schwarzenegger will next hit the big screen in 'Sabotage' as John 'Breacher' Wharton.