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Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry turn Montréal Home Hardware into a XAV listening party

Katy Perry filmed the former prime minister singing along to “Downtown,” which has now entered the Canadian Billboard charts

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry turn Montréal Home Hardware into a XAV listening party

Justin Trudeau in Montréal

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Billy Eff
By Billy EffAug 17, 2026
Billy Eff

Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contributed to outlets including VICE and Urbania. A passionate advocate for underground music and a musician himself, he has conducted several hundred interviews with artists and industry professionals across a wide range of styles and genres over the past 15 years. He is based in Montréal, Québec.

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Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry continue their tradition of showing up in unexpected places, and their latest viral destination was a Home Hardware store on St Laurent boulevard in Montréal.

In a video uploaded to Instagram on Sunday night, the former Prime minister can be seen dancing around with various objects, including a plunger and some storage bins, and singing along to his son Xavier's latest single, while girlfriend Katy Perry films. The video frequently zooms in on the hardware store's speaker system, which is playing 'Downtown', XAV's newest single, which has officially entered the Canadian Billboard charts.

This is his first song to chart. The former politician's son recently announced a global distribution deal with 907 Records and ADA Canada.

In the past, XAV admitted he and his superstar new stepmom, whom he describes as 'cool' and 'nice', have discussed his music and that she's given him tips and pointers. ''We talked for hours, talking about my music'', he said, adding that he's also had music discussions with Drake, one of his biggest inspirations. Last week, he also shared a clip of his mother, Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, reacting to his single 'Downtown' upon hearing it for the first time.

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