There have been many successful experiments in history. Some things pair better than others.

Coffee and cream. Pizza and wings. Peanut butter and jelly. Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

Princess and the turf?  Well… our A Pic by Mrwill‘s turf pairing on Victoria Day wasn’t at that level of magical, but it also wasn’t all too bad either finishing just four lengths behind the winner on the damp grass! We congratulate our friend Rachel Halden and Chiefswood Stables who were behind the race winner, Niigon’s Bay. Facing older horses for the first time, Princess did her best and at one point looked like she was gonna take the lead at the top of the stretch, although ultimately we think her forté still is the main track at Woodbine. We appreciate so much the support of the fans and betting public who bet her down from 24 to 1 all the way down to 5 to 1 odds!

We cannot thank enough also the amazing Steven Bahen for the wonderful work he’s done with Princess in her three 2017 starts to date. She has improved leaps and bounds and we credit him so much for all his expertise.

An opportunity has surfaced for Princess to be paired in her next start with Woodbine‘s leading rider Eurico Rosa da Silva and we are incredibly honoured that he has accepted the mission! He has been the pilot on two out of three of the fillies who’ve beat us this year, Gertie T and Fresh Princess, and hopefully he will have that magic touch that gets Princess her much-deserved first win! Wishful thinking right?  We can’t wait to see Princess learn under Eurico (below) whom we love both as a person and an athlete! If Princess can repeat her last superb effort on the Tapeta, these girls better look out!

Princess makes her next start on Sunday’s marquee Woodbine Oaks card, cutting back to six furlongs in a Maiden Special Weight on the Tapeta surface. We expect her to move forward as many times is the case with horses who are coming off a grass race and back over to the main track.

In the meantime, our big girl has been applying herself in the mornings including a superb work under her exercise rider Joshua Scott in 48.8 seconds breezing four furlongs June 1st.  She also has been making time for her fans being the wonderful ambassador she is.  Her big fans Goki and Keisha had the chance to meet her last week finally and she was delighted, chomping away on her fave Fuji apples, while coming up for a breath now and then to greet them.  Special thanks to Tony and Sat at Woodbine who made it all possible. You guys are amazing!

See some Snaps including moments with one of Princess’ Hotwalkers Elena and Aunties Suzie & Linda:

We are so eager for Princess‘ next start and hope you are too! It is one of the best cards of the season with Queen’s Plate contenders solidifying their spots for North American horse racing’s most historic day Sunday, July 2, 2017.

Princess and I just did an interview with Alex Campbell for Canadian Thoroughbred magazine and can’t wait for you to see it…

Stay tuned.

See you Sunday! In the words of Eurico, “good luck to everybody!”. Race 5, #6.

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Mixed Martial Arts legend Georges St-Pierre made a surprise visit to Toronto, a city he’s been to multiple times for work including an event for Budweiser earlier this year. St-Pierre, known as one of the greatest MMA Welterweight fighters of all time, was here to promote Arms from Nintendo Switch, a new game which lets you become a fighter with an array of different arms to choose from.

The Montreal native known affectionately by fans as GSP, was out doing the rounds including a stop at Entertainment Tonight Canada where he was nice to stop for pics with fans!

See our Snap:

With one of the greatest #MMA fighters of all time, #GeorgesStPierre! He is here to promote #Arms for #NintedoSwitch! #GSP

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Nintendo Canada release ARMS Friday, June 17, 2017.

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Although he was to make it into the City last week for his latest Film THE RECALL, Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte made it here at last for a different reason. The 24-year-old actor known best for his work on that AMC series as Walter White Jr., was like his character, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. He has overcome the odds and he is here to speak about it at the 18th annual Ability and Beyond Dinner at the Royal York Hotel tonight for The March of Dimes Canada, hosted by Carolyn Mackenzie of Global Television.

After flying in to Toronto last night, Mitte did a bit of press today including Global Television’s The Morning Show about his partnership with The March of Dimes.

He was amazingly nice to stop after hopping out of his cab for a quick Snap!

Breaking Bad star #RJMitte in #Toronto tonight for #MarchofDimes. He was so nice! He also has a new Film called #TheRecall in which he stars alongside #WesleySnipes out on VOD and iTunes 6.16!

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More on the event here.

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Normally the biggest and flashiest of the Canadian network Upfronts, Bell Media brought out the big names introducing their upcoming 2017/2018 programming lineup on their family of television stations. Despite fewer names than prior years, the talent was not lacking in star power.

Taking over Sony Centre for the Performing Arts again this year, fans and media lined the Front Street Red carpet for a glimpse of that star power as the media giant revealed some of their exciting new selections to come this forthcoming television season!

Among their new programs unveiled include THE GIFTED, MARVEL’S INHUMANS, TEN DAYS IN THE VALLEY, THE GOSPEL OF KEVIN, THE GOOD DOCTOR, THE MAYOR, YOUNG SHELDON, ME, MYSELF & I, ROSEANNE (a revival!), FOR THE PEOPLE, THE CROSSING, DECEPTION, plus an untitled GREY’S ANATOMY spinoff!

The Upfronts wouldn’t be without that dazzle and in-town for the Bell Media Upfront were the likes of: Lea Michele (The Mayor), JoAnna Garcia  (The Gospel of Kevin), Bobby Moynihan (Me, Myself and I), Vanessa Williams (Daytime Divas), Stephen Moyer (The Gifted),  Jack Cutmorr-Scott (Deception), Cameron Cuffe (Krypton), Zoe Perry (Young Sheldon) and several more!

See the Snaps!  Hover left or right on post below to navigate slideshow:

(Swipe left!) More #CTVUpfront goodness! #LeaMichele #StephenMoyer #BobbyMoynihan #VanessaWilliams #JasonRitter and more here for Bell Media’s 2017/2018 programming unveiling! #CTVUpfronts

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Legendary songstress, actress and host of upcoming talk show #DaytimeDivas, #VanessaWilliams. #CTVUpfront

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(Swipe left!) More fresh faces at the #CTVUpfront! #CameronCuffe as Clark Kent in #Superman prequel, #Krypton, #JoAnnaGarcia from #GospelofKevin and #ZoePerry of #BigBangTheory spinoff #YoungSheldon.

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Yeah she did. #LeaMichele at the #CTVUpfront for #TheMayor. #Glee #RachelBerry

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#StephenMoyer at #CTVUpfront for #TheGifted. #TrueBlood

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#JackCutmoreScott at #CTVUpfront for #Deception.

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#LeaMichele (#TheMayor) and #JoAnnaGarcia (#TheGospelofKevin) arrive in #Toronto for #CTVUpfront.

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#BobbyMoynihan at the #CTVUpfront with new Series #MeMyselfandI. #SNL #SaturdayNightLive

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For the complete 2017/2018 Bell Media line-up, click here.

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It’s one of our favourite times of the year. The Upfronts are here in Toronto this week and first to go is Rogers Media, unveiling their new 2017/2018 programming lineup.  The unveiling, presented at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, brought-in some fresh and exciting new talent to the city. Colette Watson, SVP at Rogers Media says that their line-up has “something for everyone every night of the week.”.

Highlighting the schedule are five new comedies, four new dramas, three new Canadian titles, two live musical events and one fan-favourite competition series!

Rogers Media is number one targetting the 18-49 demographic with their programming and Rogers Media remains Canada’s #1 sports brand.

BAD BLOOD, GHOSTED, LA>VEGAS, THE ORVILLE and THE RESIDENT are brand new and returning or debuting on Rogers Media are SPEECHLESS, THE BLACKLIST, DANCING WITH THE STARS and VERSAILLES.

Among the series and specials returning to Rogers Media‘s lineup are LETHAL WEAPON, HELL’S KITCHEN, THE MICK, MODERN FAMILY, THE MIDDLE, MOM, THE BACHELOR, BLACK-ISH, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, FAMILY GUY, LIFE IN PIECES, THE LAST MAN ON EARTH, SCORPION and NEW GIRL.

Live Musicals RENT and A CHRISTMAS STORY also will be marquee events to air.

Stars in attendance were Manish Dayal (The Resident), Edward Weeks (LA>Vegas),  Kim Matula (LA>Vegas) and Diego Klattenhoff (The Blacklist).

See some Snaps. Hover over left and right of post to navigate slideshow!

(Swipe left) So much fun ringing in Rogers’ 2017/2018 programming line-up at the #RogersUpfronts! #DiegoKlattenhoff #KimMatula #EdWeeks #ManishDayal #DinaPugliese #RogersUpfront

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(Swipe left!) More #RogersUpfront fun with Rogers Media’s finest!

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For more on the complete 2017/2018 line-up and schedule, click here.

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Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver a chance to see THE BOOK OF HENRY on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Synopsis:
Sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the Carpenter family lives. Single suburban mother Susan Carpenter (Naomi Watts) works as a waitress at a diner, alongside feisty family friend Sheila (Sarah Silverman). Her younger son Peter (Jacob Tremblay) is a playful 8-year-old. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own unique way is Susan’s older son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher), age 11. Protector to his adoring younger brother and tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother – and, through investments, of the family as a whole – Henry blazes through the days like a comet. Susan discovers that the family next door, which includes Henry’s kind classmate Christina (Maddie Ziegler), has a dangerous secret – and that Henry has devised a surprising plan to help. As his brainstormed rescue plan for Christina takes shape in thrilling ways, Susan finds herself at the center of it.

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Universal Pictures Canada release THE BOOK OF HENRY Friday, June 16, 2017.

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R&B superstar Kehlani is in town tonight for a sold-out show at Rebel as part of her SweetSexySavage tour. Making time for her beloved Toronto fans with a last-minute appearance at Sephora Eaton Centre to promote her Make Up For Ever collaboration, Kehlani x Aqua XL.

Hundreds of fans queued as early as 6 AM today for a wristband to meet the friendly Grammy-nominated Singer-Songwriter from Oakland, who had plenty of hugs in store. Donning some of the hyper-colourful looks seen in promotional pieces for her collaboration, Kehlani arrived at the venue fashionably late and met as many of her fans as time permitted. She even brought her puppy Franklin on tour, although we didn’t get a chance to see him! 🐶

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Earlier in the day she attended a brunch for Make Up For Ever Canada staff, just part of her jam-packed day which also includes an afterparty.

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(Swipe left) R&B star #Kehlani meets her fans at Sephora Eaton Centre for her Make Up For Ever collaboration #KehlanixAquaXL. She plays a sold-out show at Rebel tonight.

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Absolutely spoiled! Loved meeting this queen! Thanks to Make Up For Ever and Sephora for hooking us up with #Kehlani! #KehlaniXAquaXL

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It’s little wonder that WONDER WOMAN tops the North American Box Office this weekend but it is how well it has performed both critically and commercially that is really exciting. The Patty Jenkins (Monster) blockbuster earns $100.5 million ($223 million worldwide) from 4,165 theatres for Warner Bros. and gets an outstanding 94%(matching 2008’s DC Comics/Warner Bros.’ The Dark Knight)  on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore. Other distinctions it achieves are highest ever female-superhero film opening, highest opening ever for a female-directed film, highest June opening ever for a film and also Warner Bros.’ largest ever June opening.

Opening in second is children’s novel series adaptation CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE with $24 million from 3,434 theatres for 20th Century Fox. It gets a great 84% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES slips to third this weekend with 3,507 theatres for Disney with $21.3 million. Over two weeks it has made $114 million.

BAYWATCH is in fifth with $8.5 million for Paramount Pictures, earning $41.3 million over three weeks.

KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD rounds out the Top Ten with $1.1 million, a total run of $37.1 million thus far for Warner Bros.

Be still our hearts!  The Red Carpet was rolled out at the Thompson Hotel in Toronto tonight in celebration of Elevation Pictures’ MEGAN LEAVEY.  The heart-warming story starring Kate Mara in the titular role, recalls a marine corporal’s bond with her canine partner Rex, to whom she was assigned in Iraq with the task of detecting bombs. After completing her tour, we also learn her struggle to be reunited back together with him.

Brought to us by luxury canine fashion house Canada Pooch, some of the internet’s most Insta-worthy canines strut their stuff on the Red Carpet!  Stars included:

Mr. Marcel
Herman In the Hood
Petee The Husky
Tibby The Corgi
It’s Moose The Pug
Helmet The Pug
Mighty Morkie
Lil Dog Big City
Lil The Frenchie
Iggy Joey

Believe me, you’ll want to see this!

See some highlights from the night:

See the Trailer for MEGAN LEAVEY:

We bawled our eyes out and can’t wait for you to also!

Elevation Pictures release MEGAN LEAVEY Friday, June 8, 2017.

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YouTube star Grace Helbig quickly has risen as a star among millennials, her sharp sense of humour seen on her hilarious videos on channel it’sGrace and heard on podcast Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig.

In addition to her popular E! series The Grace Helbig Show, she also is best-selling author, penning books Grace’s Guide: The Art of Pretending to Be a Grown-up and Grace & Style: The Art of Pretending You Have It.

The New Jersey funnywoman was in Toronto today to talk about her great success and also new Film, Dirty 30, appearing on staples like Breakfast Television and Your Morning.

Helbig jokes to Adam Wylde on Breakfast Television earlier about her cross-platform success telling him, “Maybe I’m gonna make an album singing, maybe!”.

We weren’t even looking for Helbig but were so lucky to run into her today. What a Sweetie!

See our Snap:

With YouTube sensation #GraceHelbig. Her new Film #Dirty30 is out now digitally and on DVD!

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