Before You Exit may be a fresh new name on the Pop Scene, but the Trio have for the past seven years been honing their craft in Orlando. Consisting of Brothers Connor, Riley and Toby McDonough, they currently are on tour with Australian Heartthrob Cody Simpson, with a show at Massey Hall tonight.  Think One Direction, but even brighter vocals and equally infectious Dance/Pop/Rock.

Earlier this morning, Before You Exit made a visit to Global Television‘s The Morning Show (Toronto Edition) doing a bit of promotion.  They were awesome to stop for a quick Photo, extending a handshake and a thank for support! Watch their Interview here.

Check-out their Video for latest Single I Like That:

This Queen’s Plate weekend, I had the pleasure of Test-Driving the 2013 Acura ILX.  My Parents having driven an Acura Integra growing-up, I knew fully the caliber of Automobile to expect and I definitely couldn’t have made it through this weekend without it.

Stylish, sleek and spacious, with super-quick acceleration and response are words which best describe this fine Car.  Sophisticated  features like Keyless Ignition, one-touch Moonroof, rear-view Camera to assist in reversing and a USB Port makes this the perfect choice for City Drivers whom demand easy navigation and technology.  I love that both Driver and Passenger  have customizable temperature settings, while front and side Airbags mean optimal safety, in addition to it being equipped with a built-in Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System.  The six-speaker Sound System was superb, allowing me to enjoy MP3s from my Phone.  My most prized Passenger, Billy, comfortably as we zipped through the City, him resting cozily in his seat!

See some Snaps of the Acura ILX below:

Learn more about the Acura ILX right here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

How cute is this?  Our Friends at Just-Eat.ca sent over this tray of Candy Sushi over the weekend and needless to say, they got devoured.  Think: Rice Krispie Treats but rolled like Sushi (sans Nori) and filled with an array of cuteness like Licorice and Gummies, with a side of Butter Cream and Chocolate Frosting. Amazing.

Just-Eat.ca is Canada’s largest online Food Delivery Service, connecting  local Restaurants with Consumers online.  They accept payment through Credit, Debit or Cash and you can use your Computer or Smartphone to order.  The Website, founded in Denmark  by Todd Masse in 2000, has over 3,000 restaurants, meaning lots of variety and over two million orders to date have been processed.

Check-out Just-Eat.ca!

See those amazing Candy Sushi below:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Fashion and fine Horses have come to define North America’s most historic Horse Race, the Queen’s Plate and Woodbine‘s Hats & Horseshoes Party was where it was at today as a large turnout came to support one of our greatest National Treasures.    The 154th Queen’s Plate was run and in attendance was the Governor General of Canada, David Lloyd Johnston, honouring this year’s Winner Midnight Aria under a daring ride from Jockey Jesse Campbell.  Owned by Tucci Stables and trained by Nicholas Gonzalez, the three-year-old Colt led wire-to-wire in what turned out to be perhaps one of the rainiest editions of the Queen’s Plate in recent memory.   Despite the rain-filled afternoon, the Track was listed as being in Fast condition.

Completing the ten-furlong race in 2:04.72, Midnight Aria defeated a talented group of Male and Female Competitors including the Favourite Up With the Birds, who despite a furious late kick, still managed to be defeated by only half a length.  In third was Dynamic Sky who just last month won the Plate Trial Stakes, while that one’s Stablemate and Champion Two-Year-Old Filly of 2012 Spring in the Air, placed fourth.  Overlooked in the betting, the Winner paid $35.20 to a $2.00 bet.

Originally from Chicago, Campbell relocated to Woodbine, where he now is based, gaining recognition for his aggressive on-the-pace riding style.  He quickly has become a Leader on the Circuit and earlier on the Card he won another major race, the Dance Smartly Stakes, aboard Filly Solid Appeal.   Meanwhile, top U.S. Jockey Joel Rosario, who just visited Toronto last month, won on the Undercard aboard favoured seven-year-old Gelding Forte Dei Marmi in the Singspiel Stakes.

I had a fantastic day mingling with some of the Beautiful People at the Grey Goose Lounge, while fitting in time to enjoy the races.  Gotta love the official Queen’s Plate Cocktail, the Blue Diamond!

Watch Midnight Aria‘s stellar win below:

See some of my Snaps at Woodbine’s Official Facebook Page here.

If you haven’t ever attended a day of races at Woodbine Racetrack, several who attended for the first time today had nothing but raves.  Check-out what People are saying on Twitter about the Queen’s Plate here and here!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Nothing despicable at all here!  Despicable Me 2 is far and clear the Winner at the Box Office this weekend with a massive  $81 million debut for Universal Pictures from 3,957 theatres.  The Sequel to the Hit Animated Feature starring Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Ken Jeong and Russell Brand, far out-performs its Predecessor which opened in $56 million in 2010.  Celebrating a July 4th weekend in the U.S., a Box Office Record also was set for the Holiday with over $220 million made in ticket sales.  Audiences and Critics responded well, the former giving it an A CinemaScore and Critics giving it an average of 75% on the Tomatometer.

Debuting below expectations is The Lone Ranger at number two with $28.9 million from 3,904 theatres.  The Gore Verbinski Action/Adventure starring Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp was made for an expensive $250 million.  The Film has yet to expand fully overseas and hopefully will recoup some of those costs internationally. Audiences responded with a B CinemaScore and Critics weren’t wowed with 25% on the Tomatometer.

The Heat continues to wow with $24.8 million this weekend in its second week of release, at number three.  The hilarious Comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy  already has made over $86 million, stamping the latter as a bona fide force to be reckoned with as a Hollywood Leading Lady – her second Smash this year following the success of Identity Thief.

Disney‘s Monsters University, last week at number one, slips to number four with $19.1 million mostly due to the sharp competition from Despicable Me 2 in the Family demographic, landing ahead of World War Z in fifth with $17.8 million for Paramount Pictures.

Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain opens with a bang in 876 theatres across the U.S., earning $10 million for Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment at number eight.  Critics gave it a decent 71% on the Tomatometer. The Film is not yet released north of the Border.  The resilient Now You See Me rounds-out the Top Ten with $2.8 million in its sixth week of release.

There’s only three days left till the 154th running of the Queen’s Plate and we’re so excited we can hardly sleep!  The Post Positions for North America’s most historic Horse Race were drawn earlier today at Woodbine Race Track and named the Favourite  at 2-1 ($6 return on a $2 bet) is Sam-Son Farm’s Up with the Birds, Winner of the Marine Stakes.  Nipissing, a Finalist in the voting as Champion two-year-old Filly in Canada last year and Winner of the Woodbine Oaks recently is the second choice at 7-2 ($9 return on a $2 bet).  Third choice is John C. Oxley‘s Dynamic Sky at 4-1 ($10 return on a $2 bet) who won the recent Plate Trial Stakes.

Odds are as follows with corresponding Post Positions:

Post Position 7: Up With the Birds  2-1

Post Position 9: Nipissing 7-2

Post Position 2: Dynamic Sky 4-1

Post Position 10: Pyrite Mountain 6-1

Post Position 4: Spring in the Air 10-1

Post Position 11: His Race to Win  10-1

Post Position 1: Midnight Aria 15-1

Post Position 6: Kaigun 20-1

Post Position 3: Jagger M 20-1

Post Position 12: River Seven 20-1

Post Position 5:  County Lineman 30-1

Post Position 8: Rackman 50-1

Please join us for the Hats & Horseshoes Party which takes place Sunday at the Walking Ring at Woodbine Racetrack between 12 – 6 PM. Everyone’s invited!  Come with your best Hat!

Thanks to Jamie-Lynn Smith for my extra-special Queen’s Plate Hat!  Can you guess who I’m supporting based on the colours?

CBC will present the Race  live in HD  this Sunday, July 7, 2013 between 4:30 – 6:00 PM EST.

See you there, Wongsters!

For more information on the Queen’s Plate, click here.  See a complete list of Entries for the amazing Race Card on Sunday at Woodbine, right here!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Mr. Will Wong and eOne Films are thrilled to give Readers a chance to see controversial new Comedy, The To Do List across Canada!  The  Toronto Screening takes place  on Thursday, July 18, 2013, and additional Screenings are on Monday, July 22, 2013 in Ottawa, Halifax and Winnipeg.

Starring Aubrey Plaza, this latest Film from Writer/Director Maggie Carey, centers around a Girl named Brandy Clark who feels pressured to become sexually experience before entering College in the Fall. She creates a list of items to accomplish before entering this next stage in her life. The talented Supporting Cast includes: Clark Gregg, Connie Britton, Johnny Simmons, Alia Shawkat, Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Donald Glover and Rachel Bilson!

Watch the Red-Band Trailer (NSFW) in full below:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook.  Double your chances by sharing this Post on Facebook or Re-Tweeting the below:

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eOne Films releases The To Do List on July 26, 2013.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

Ice Cream may sure cool you down, but Joe Manganiello certainly will turn your temperatures up!  The Actor best known for his work on top-rated HBO Series True Blood and Magic Mike is in Toronto today doing Press for Magnum Ice Cream, which in previous years has brought in Talent like Ivanka Trump and Rachel Bilson for their introduction to the Canadian market.

Arriving last night in the City, Manganiello made visits bright and early before 7:00 AM to City‘s Breakfast Television, where Fans outside the Studio were delighted to get free samples from him.  He later head over to Canada AM at CTV‘s Studios in Scarborough and then taped an Interview, to air at a later date on Global Television‘s The Morning Show, where I caught-up with him quickly, looking extremely sharp in a light gray Suit.  Watch his Breakfast Television Appearance here.

Later tonight, Manganiello will visit the Magnum Pleasure Store on 11 Bloor Street West for its launch and he and his Entourage earlier today were spotted on Bloor Street walking over to the temporary Shop, which was covered-up and closed for business in preparation of tonight’s Festivities. Performers from the Cirque du Soleil also will appear tonight.  The Store opens till July 28, 2013.

See our Snap:

I had the pleasure of chatting with Manganiello and Channing Tatum on the Toronto Stop-off of the Magic Mike Press Tour last Spring. Read more here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

He’s definitely on fire!  Earlier this year when Justin Timberlake was set to make that big Comeback of his, already R&B Lovers were drawing parallels to his resembling of Robin Thicke‘s sound.  So how does Thicke counter back?  He delivers a fresh, new Sound thanks to the expertise of Pharrell Williams, who single-handedly is defining our Airwaves this Summer with not one, but two Hits in Blurred Lines (Thicke ft. T.I.) and Get Lucky (Daft Punk).

Actually, you can make that three now with this brand new Single, Give It 2 U, which already is buzzing with controversy with its racy, racy Lyrics.  The Collaboration between Thicke and Rapper Kendrick Lamar undoubtedly is stellar  and highly danceable even if it does pose some challenges for Adult Pop/Top 40 Radio, which both have embraced current Billboard Hot 100 Chart-topping Blurred Lines.  In fact, that Track has reached number one in over 28 countries – a certified International Smash, appearing as though it won’t be giving-up its dominance any time soon.

Check-out Give it 2 U below:

Also check-out the official Stream on Myspace right here!

Robin Thicke‘s sixth Album Blurred Lines hits stores Tuesday, July 30, 2013 via Universal Music Canada.  

Complete Tracklisting below:

1. Blurred Lines ft. T.I. + Pharrell 

2. Take It Easy On Me 

3. Ooo La La 

4. Ain’t No Hat 4 That 

5. Get In My Way 

6. Give It 2 U ft. Kendrick Lamar 

7. Feel Good 

8. Go Stupid 4 U

9. 4 The Rest Of My Life 

10. Top Of The World 

11. The Good Life

Official Artwork:

Pre-order the Album here.

(Photo/audio content: Universal Music)

A few things about this brand new Sneak Peek Trailer for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones:

-We get to witness adorable Lily Collins introducing the Trailer
-We see that Demi Lovato, Zedd and Colbie Caillat have contributed Tracks to the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from Universal Republic
-We can hear Previews of the Soundtrack here; it is available for Pre-order here (out August 20, 2013)
-The Film is PG-13 as per the MPAA
-It will be available in IMAX

Watch the Sneak Peek Trailer at Yahoo! Movies in full here or watch it in HD below:

eOne Films releases The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)