“I’m living in America and in America you’re on you’re own.”.

Alliance Films & Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win Passes to see one of the most talked-about Films of 2012, KILLING THEM SOFTLY!  After premiering at the Cannes Film Festival this past May, the response has been overwhelmingly positive for the Crime-Drama.

Adapted from George V. Higgins‘ Novel COGAN’S TRADE and set in New Orleans, KILLING THEM SOFTLY follows professional Enforcer, Jackie Cogan (Brad Pitt), who investigates a Heist that occurs during a high stakes, Mob-protected, Poker Game. The Film also stars  Scoot McNairy , Ben Mendelsohn, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins and James Gandolfini.

The Screening takes place in Toronto on Thursday, November 29, 2012. To enter to win a Double Pass to see KILLING THEM SOFTLY, under this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook, please name for the Cast Member who I am seen with above.  You should also be following here on Twitter.  If you have restricted Privacy Settings, please ensure you leave a Twitter Handle for me to reach you back.   Your deadline is Friday, November 23, 2012. Good luck!

Watch the Trailer in full below:

Alliance Films releases KILLING THEM SOFTLY on Friday, November 30, 2012.

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She’s outdone herself AGAIN. Rihanna has just released the brand new Video for her latest Single Diamonds right in-time for her Toronto visit next Thursday, November 15, 2012.  The Princess of Pop will be on a whirlwind Tour around the Globe in support of upcoming Disc, Unpologetic, on her 777 Promo Tour which will see 150 members of the Media (from 82 countries), Friends and Fans fly aboard with her. A Private Concert at an undisclosed location is scheduled at each Stop-off City.

I particularly love the Water sequences and the wild Horses here are a powerful touch.  The Video for Diamonds balances all four elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire and feels harmonious. And did I mention how stunning Rihanna looks with her Asymmetrical Hair? This is my favourite look of hers since her Good Girl Gone Bad Era. Anthony Mandler directs the gorgeous and cinematic Clip.

Watch the Video in full below:

Universal Music Canada releases Unapologetic on November 19, 2012.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)

Although it’s almost been a year since her untimely Passing, you can own a piece of Whitney Houston‘s Music with the upcoming release of her finest Work, I Will Always Love You – The Best of Whitney Houston.  The 18-track Collection includes a brand new Track titled Never Give Up, in addition her most timeless Classics.

Tracklisting is as follows:

1. You Give Good Love
2. Saving All My Love for You
3. How Will I Know? (Remastered)
4. Greatest Love of All
5. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Remastered)
6. Didn’t We Almost Have It All
7. So Emotional (Remastered)
8. Where Do Broken Hearts Go?
9. I’m Your Baby Tonight
10. All the Man That I Need
11. I Will Always Love You
12. I’m Every Woman
13. I Have Nothing (Remastered)
14. Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
15. I Believe in You and Me (Film Version)
16. My Love Is Your Love
17. I Look to You (with R. Kelly)
18. Never Give Up

Here’s a Preview of the greatness you can expect on I Will Always Love You – The Best of Whitney Houston:

I Will Always Love You – The Best of Whtiney Houston is in-stores Tuesday, November 13, 2012 via Sony Music Canada. Click here to order the Deluxe Version.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Music)

Just in-time for the Holidays, David Beckham launches his brand new Winter 2012 Bodywear Collection for H&M.  Including in this Set are  padded Longjohns, a Towel, Lounge Shorts, Henleys and a must-have Hooded Bathrobe (seen above).  As is the case with any Post about David Beckham, Visuals are necessary and he has never looked better.  See the Collection here. I personally own a few items from his last Collection and they are the most comfortable things ever!

Also in Toronto recently to support her Husband Aaron Johnson who was here both for TIFF 2012 and also filming Kick-Ass 2, British Artist/Director Sam Taylor-Wood (both whom I had the pleasure of meeting!) recently filmed a Campaign for H&M‘s Maison Martin Margiela Collaboration.  The Collection launches Thursday, November 15, 2012 and Toronto’s Eaton Centre will be among the Stores carrying it for a limited time. Click here to watch the Video shot on a deserted Paris Street. Amaze.

(Photo credit: H&M)

So is she a Member of the Illuminati or not?  Ke$ha seems to enjoy raising a few eyebrows in this brand new Music Video for über-cathy new Single, Die Young, where we see her playing the Leader in an animalistic Sex Cult, overtaking a small town in Mexico.  Thrusting and writhing about, we become entranced by the hypnotic imagery, not to mention Ke$ha’s amazing new physique!  AnI’m a Slave 4 U-era Britney would be proud!

Die Young is performing exceedingly-well, reaching number four both north and south of the Border.

Watch the Video in full below:

Sony Music Canada releases Ke$ha’s second full-length Disc Warrior on November 30, 2012.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Music)

Here as a surprise Guest, the amazingly talented and sweet Thandie Newton showed her support for a fantastic cause tonight at Roy Thomson Hall.  The BAFTA Award-winning Actress who last visited the City during TIFF 2010 (read more here), came to deliver a Speech at the Hope Rising Fundraiser in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which hopes to turn the tides of AIDS/HIV in Sub-Saharan South Africa.  Over the past 10 years, the Foundation has contributed more than $55 million to those Countries affected most by the Pandemic. Newton, who just celebrated her Birthday yesterday, was dressed in a pair of stunning, shimmery Pants and currently is at-work on TV Series Rogue.

Joining the Cause tonight were four-time GRAMMY Winner and Pop Icon Annie Lennox and three-time GRAMMY-winning Canadian Songbird  Sarah McLachlan.  African Diva Angélique Kidjo also was fittingly featured as one of the Evening’s Headliners.  After the two-and-a-half hour Concert which had all three Performers collaborating on Lennox‘s Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves and Sweet Dreams, they each made a quiet and quick exits out of the Venue in Suburbans with their respective Entourages. 

For those of you who missed the Affair, CBC Radio One has plans to air the Concert on Friday, November 30, 2012.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

I am elated that Fox Searchlight Canada and Mr. Will Wong would like to give Readers a chance to win a Double Pass for a Movie which personally I am beyond excited to see!  HITCHCOCK is a Love Story about one of the most influential Filmmakers of the last Century, Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) and his Wife and Partner Alma Reville  (Helen Mirren).  The Film takes place during the making of Hitchcock’s seminal Movie Psycho. Directed by Sacha Gervasi, Hitchcock stars also Jessica Biel, Scarlett Johansson, James D’Arcy, Danny Huston and Toni Collette.

Release Dates are as follows: Friday, November 23, 2012 – Toronto, Friday, November 30, 2012 – Vancouver and Friday, December 7, 2012 – Calgary. Although Screening Venues and Times are still to be confirmed, they will be taking place the same respective week of release for each City listed.

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook.  Please indicate which City you’re interested in attending a Screening for. You should also be following on Twitter here.  If you have restricted Privacy Settings on Facebook which might prevent me from messaging you, please ensure you leave your Twitter Handle for me to reach you back. Good luck.

Watch the Trailer for Hitchcock below:

(Photo/video credit: Fox Searchlight)

Following the explosive success of their Guu Izakaya Franchise, Kinton Ramen makes Noodles festive and exciting here in Toronto – giving us an authentic, rich taste of cultural staple in Japan.  The Noodle Shop, meant as a quick and affordable option for those on-the-go and if it isn’t those delightfully chewy and bouncy Noodles which keep you coming back to the narrow Baldwin Street Establishment, it will that impeccably savoury 20-hour-simmered Soup Base – a balanced Harmony of Fish, Vegetable, Pork and Chicken Broths. Diners get the choice of Miso, Shio (Sea Salt), Shoyu (Soy Sauce) and Spicy Garlic Soups for their Noodles and I enjoyed immensely the Shoyu.

My Neighbours seemed to enjoy their Appetizer of Hot Karage (Fried Chicken), while I took joy in their thin-wrapped Gyoza Dumplings. Although Vegetarian options exist for those who absolutely must, you’d be foolish not to try either their tender and meaty Pork Belly or Pork Shoulder Add-ons.

Like Guu Izakaya, Patrons are greeted with enthusiasm as they come and go but sadly the wait also can be lengthy for a spot at their Communal Tables/Bar Stools.

Kinton Ramen is located at 51 Baldwin Street in Toronto.  Visit their Official Website for more.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Yup, it was a decisive Victory. Congratulations President Obama. You did good, America.

xMr. Will

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Perhaps known better for his Collaborations, brilliant Producer/Singer/Songwriter Calvin Harris is in Toronto after a stay in New York, here promoting his latest Disc 18 Months, from Sony Music Canada.  The Album already has topped both the UK and Scottish Album Charts, seeing a release Stateside just last week.

The 28-year-old Scotsman exploded onto the Pop Music Scene internationally back in 2008 with Hits The Girls and Acceptable in the 80s and already is gaining heavy Airplay for his new Single Feel So Close, which has achieved triple-Platinum sales in Canada already.  18 Months pairs Harris with some outstanding Vocalists including Kelis, Ellie Goulding, Florence Welch (Florence & The Machine), Tinie Tempah, Ne-Yo and of course his international Smash Hit with Rihanna, We Found Love, is featured also.

Harris earlier today made visits to Virgin Radio 99.9, KISS 92.5, FLOW 93.5 and Z103.5, in addition to an appearance on MuchMusic‘s New.Music.Live where tons of Fans got Snaps with the handsome and friendly Talent.  Click here to read more on that.

Watch the Official Video for Calvin Harris’ Feel So Close below:

Order 18 Months on iTunes right here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong | Video credit: Sony Music)