The face of R&B is changing completely and at the forefront of the Movement of Singing/Songwriting Sensation Miguel. Don’t call him an instant success though as the 27-year-old has long been at his Craft and after a false start back in 2010 under Jive Records, he now is tasting sweet success with current label RCA Records (Sony Music). Earlier this year Miguel‘s Adorn was awarded Best R&B Song at The GRAMMYs, also receiving a nomination in the prestigious Song of the Year Category.
After arriving in Toronto yesterday, the Crooner whose Music can best be described as Rock/Electronica-infused R&B, is spending a day to promote his latest Disc, Kaleidoscope Dream. He might even have had some fun with the Rabbit-Dog Sculptures outside of Metro Hall! Among his appearances today were an early morning visit to CityTV’s Breakfast Television arriving before 7:00 AM for Soundcheck, where Staff including Host Dina Pugliese were mesmerized by his smoldering, smooth Vocals and limitless upper-Range. Miguel performed a two-song Acoustic Set which included Adorn and The Thrill interspersed throughout the Show, which be watched right here.
Following his Appearance, Miguel was extremely gracious, generously stopping for Photos and Autographs with Fans in heavy winds, with his Handler assisting kindly.
Watch Miguel with Fans below:
In the meantime, let’s get to know some of Miguel‘s amazing Work below:
Adorn
Canadian-born Actor/Musician Bruce Greenwood has solidified his standing as a certified Screen Veteran, having built a long and lasting career with work in some of Hollywood’s biggest Blockbusters all the way to the smaller Canadian Indies. You’ve seen him in National Treasure: Book of Secrets, I, Robot, Double Jeopardy, Super 8 and Star Trek, but he’s long been at it, making his screen debut back in 1982’s First Blood starring Sylvester Stallone. You’ve also seen him in Atom Egoyan‘s The Sweet Hereafter.
Greenwood who was born in Noranda, Quebec and is based out of Los Angeles, returned to Toronto today once again for a round of Press in support of the DVD/Blu-ray release of Flight. The Drama which has him starring alongside Denzel Washington, is up for two Oscars including Writing and Best Actor, seeing a release tomorrow. Amazon‘s got it available for only $14.99!
The Actor was up and at ’em early today, appearing on multiple editions of City‘s Breakfast Television from Toronto to Vancouver, before heading-off for more appearances, including a visit to CBC for George Stromboulopoulos Tonight.
Thrilled to get a Snap with the still-lookin’-great Greenwood who has a busy 2013 ahead with the release of The Place Beyond the Pines (March), Star Trek Into Darkness (May) and another re-teaming with Egoyan in Devil’s Knot (TIFF 2013?!!?). Another Thriller Wildlike does not yet have a scheduled date.
Watch Greenwood‘s Interview on Breakfast Television Toronto right here.
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And they’ve arrived – safe and sound. Mega-Hotties Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough arrived quietly into Toronto last night, up and at ’em early for a hectic Press Day for their Romantic Thriller, Safe Haven. The Adaption of the best-selling Novel by Nicholas Sparks is set to open this Valentine’s Day via Entertainment One‘s Alliance Films in Canada. The Film centers on Katie (Hough), a Woman who arrives in Southport, North Carolina, falling in love with Widower (Duhamel), which forces her to confront her dark, mysterious past.
Duhamel and Hough who looked a picture-perfect Duo together, appeared at KISS 92.5‘s Roz & Mocha Show (listen here) earlier today, before stopping-off at City‘s Breakfast Television (watch here), before completing a morning Trifecta capped-off at CP24 Breakfast (watch here). The Actors will be doing an afternoon of Press out of their Hotel, before appearing on an action-packed New.Music.Live at MuchMusic, which also will see Warm Bodies Stars Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer. A Star-filled Day in the City indeed.
I caught-up with the Stars as they arrived for their Breakfast Television appearance this morning and they both were gracious to Fans stopping to sign Autographs and snap Photos despite being in a crazy rush to their next destination. The Festivities continue at Scotiabank Theatre tonight where the Canadian Premiere of Safe Haven takes place, as Duhamel and Hough walk the Red Carpet. We’ll be there, so stay tuned for our Interview!
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Famous for being famous, we’re all waiting with baited breath to hear what Paulina Gretzky actually sounds like. She is embarking on a Media Blitz this week as her debut Disc still is being shopped-around.
“I’m 75% sure my Single will be released in Canada first”, Gretzky tells Flare Magazine after having to do it on her own with Universal Music Canada dropping her last year from their roster of Artists. She apparently has been working on Music for the past seven years, including spending some time in Sweden.
In addition to covering February’s Flare Magazine (photos by Caitlin Cronenberg, Daughter of David) – she last graced the Publication in 2005 – CityTV will be airing Entertainment City: Paulina Gretzky on Tuesday, January 8, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The revealing Tell-All is aimed to create a bit of buzz for the Los Angeles-raised Daughter of Canada’s most beloved Hockey Player.
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Season Eleven Winner of American Idol, Phillip Phillips arrived in Toronto a couple days ago to promote his debut Disc from Universal Music Canada, The World from the Other Side of the Moon. Up and at ’em early, Phillips had a busy Press Day yesterday which had him at MuchMusic for a taping and today he performed live on CityTV‘s Breakfast Television.
Phillips is making the most of his Visit to the City and tonight, Fans in the east end will have a chance to see him live as he appears at Pickering Town Centre at 5:30 PM for a Autograph Signing. The handsome 22-year-old will be meeting Fans who purchase a copy of his Disc at HMV.
In addition to touring with Adult Contemporary-Pop Veterans Matchbox Twenty next year, Phillips just released his new Single Gone, Gone, Gone.
Check-out his performance at AOL Sessions below:
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He taught her well. Country Megastar Billy Ray Cyrus arrived in Toronto yesterday to promote his upcoming 13th Studio Disc, Change My Mind from Independent Label, Blue Cadillac Music. Since making his debut back in 1992 with Album Some Gave All, the highs have been really high for Cyrus, who topped the Billboard Hot 200 with the Disc, remaining there on the Chart for a record-setting 17 weeks. To-date, he has sold over 20 million Albums worldwide with the distinction of having recorded the all-time best-selling Debut Album from a Male Artist. Achy Breaky Heart, his Signature Track needs no introduction – it is iconic.
Cyrus performed a private Showcase last night previewing new material from Change My Mind, including its catchy first Single of the same Title. In Denim-on-Denim and a Cowboy Hat, the Father of Miley and Trace arrived at CityTV early with two Bandmates to perform acoustically on Breakfast Television, welcoming Fans out of the rain and into the Studio to watching him perform. Following his Performance, he even took time to meet and greet them as well! Cyrus later today is scheduled to appear on George Stroumboulopoulous Tonight.
If he weren’t down to earth enough, the amazing Cyrus let his Bandmates take the Suburban today, while he rode in a Honda Sedan. I was lucky enough to Snap a Photo with Star thanks to Reader Jennifer, before he threw a wave to Fans from the front seat from his Car.
I might not know Country well, but I know enough to know that Cyrus‘ new Track is solid. Check it out below:
Change My Mind hits stores Tuesday, October 23, 2012.
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Pretty in pink, gorgeous Model/Presenter/Actress Elizabeth Hurley was spotted earlier today doing Press for a cause dear to her heart. The Austin Powers and Gossip Girl Star is currently in Toronto promoting Estée Lauder’s Breast Cancer Awareness Program, timed right at the beginning of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Hurley appeared last night at The Bay – Queen Street for a Media Event and visits the store again today at noon to sign some Autographs and meet some Fans. Earlier in the week she lit New York City’s Empire State Building pink in celebration of her Cause.
Incredibly gracious, the British Beauty spent a bit of time posing for Photos and signing Autographs for Fans following her Breakfast Television appearance, where she chat with Kevin Frankish and Dina Pugliese.
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Canada’s most prolific Bachelor, Brad Smith, was out and about gearing-up for tonight’s Premiere and he was spotted earlier today at CityTV at an appearance on Breakfast Television. Ranging in ages from 23 to 33, 25 Bachelorettes from across the Country will be vying for Smith‘s love beginning tonight as The Bachelor Canada premieres on CityTV at 9:00 PM EST.
Smith was incredibly awesome to stop and pose for Photographers and Fans and was he ever smitten with Billy. Clearly the feeling was mutual as per Photographic Evidence above?
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Learn more about the new Series here.
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