#INTERVIEW: BAZ LUHRMANN ON “THE GREAT GATSBY”
I arrive extremely early for my One-on-One with Baz Luhrmann, sitting at the Hospitality Suite with plenty of time to spare.Ā You see, Toronto has a horrible issue with Punctuality and I am convinced that I am one of the reasons why. The bottomless Coffee makes me even more anxious than I already am.Ā I nibble on some v. sharp cheese, but really am not hungry due to nerves. Ever since being invited earlier this week to interview the visionary Filmmaker,Ā excitement and distraction had ...
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#SPOTTED: THOMAS DEKKER IN TORONTO FOR “THE GOOD LIE”
Finally getting a release, The Good Lie is a Canadian-produced Thriller from Director/Writer Shawn Linden - not to be confused with the Film starring Corey Stoll and Reese Witherspoon, due later this year. The Film centers around Cullen (Thomas Dekker), whom after his Mother passes on, discovers that his Biological Father is just released from Prison. Upon locating him, he realizes the truth behind his conception is far more bizarre than anticipated.
Tonight, handsome 25-year-old Dekker ...
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#SPOTTED: KAT VON D IN TORONTO FOR “GO BIG OR GO HOME”
Toronto definitely loves their Kat Von D! The Tattoo Artist-turned-Celebrity thanks to the success of TLC Reality Series L.A. Ink, is back to a City she knows well, being engaged to Toronto Superstar DJ/Producer deadmau5.Ā The best-selling Author is in-town to promote her latest Book from HarperCollins, Go Big or Go Home, which features Essays and illustrations of large-scale Tattoos.
Von D (short for von Drachenberg) kicked-off her day of Press out at KISS 92.5 appearing on the Roz & ...
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#SPOTTED: “KITCHEN COUSINS” ANTHONY CARRINO & JOHN COLANERI IN TORONTO FOR “COUSINS ON CALL”
Hunks in the Kitchen! What's not to like about that?Ā Hailing from New Jersey, Cousins Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri are making a splash for the fantastic work they do, making the dreams of deserving Americans come true.Ā You won't believe your eyes some of the Transformations that have taken place under their expertise!
The Kitchen Cousins got their start running their Family-owned Company and while our Friends south of the Border know all about them, their brand new Series Cousins on ...
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#SPOTTED: IRISH POP DUO HEATHERS IN TORONTO FOR NEW DISC “KINGDOM”
Although they formed six years ago, Twin Sister Duo Heathers finally are getting their big break, starting with Canada first in their North American debut. 22-year-olds Ellie and Louise Macnamara hail from Dublin, Ireland. Although their Folk-Rock influences range from Bruce Springsteen to Simon & Garfunkel, they are avid Pop Fans through and through. "We listen to a lot of Pop like Katy Perry", Ellie tells me. "We love Katy Perry and everything to Santigold and even Nicki Minaj.".Ā They'd ...
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#SPOTTED: STEVIE NICKS IN TORONTO FOR “IN YOUR DREAMS”
Rock Icon Stevie Nicks descended upon Toronto in support of her new Documentary In Your Dreams, her latest Solo Disc, produced by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics).Ā Clocking in at over two-and-a-half hours, the Film takes us into Nicks' home, giving us insight into her creative process and challenges.
Nicks walked the Red Carpet at the Venue tonight, interviewing with a few select Outlets, before being met with warm reception as Vinyl Sleeves for her Rumours Album with Fleetwood Mac were thrust her ...
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#SPOTTED: ROSIE O’DONNELL & SHARON GLESS IN TORONTO FOR PFLAG
After surprising us by filming for a role on Global Television's Bomb Girls recently, Daytime Television Icon and multiple EMMY Award Winner Rosie O'Donnell was in Toronto to do good for an important cause.Ā In support of PFLAG (Parents, Family, Friends of Lesbians and Gays),Ā a Gala was held tonight at Mirvish Theatre with proceeds going towards Programs including a 24/7 Telephone Support Line, monthly Support Meetings for those who are LGBTQ, their Families and Friends, and Presentations in ...
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#SPOTTED: PAUL ANKA IN TORONTO FOR “MY WAY”
Already a star-studded day in Toronto, Canadian-born Crooner Paul Anka was out and about today cross-promoting his Memoir My Way and latest Disc Classic Songs, My Way. He may 71-years-of-age, but he's definitely still got the energy, aggressively in promotion mode doing an entire day of Press which saw him on Global Television's The Morning Show (National Edition) and at CBC for most of the afternoon for tapings including Q Radio and George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight.
The former Teen Icon and ...
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#SPOTTED: FAMKE JANSSEN, DOUGRAY SCOTT AND CAST OF “HEMLOCK GROVE” IN TORONTO
Kicking-off the launch of upcoming Netflix Original Series Hemlock Grove, the Ensemble Cast came out to where it all began today here in Toronto to brace us for the 13-episode release of the Series. Having filmed in the City last Summer, wrapping shortly before Christmas, the Series from Executive ProducerĀ Eli Roth, sees the release of its entirety this Friday via Netflix.Ā Be ready to binge!
I had the pleasure of chatting with the Team and Principal ActorsĀ behind the Series at length ...
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#SPOTTED: NIA VARDALOS IN TORONTO FOR “INSTANT MOM”
Hilarious Nia Vardalos has returned to Toronto, this time to promote her new Book, Instant Mom.Ā Many of us know her from her unforgettable performance in self-written, Oscar-nominated My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Vardalos' Book details the Writer/Director/Actress' experience as a Mother after adopting her Daughter Ilaria together with Husband Ian Gomez.Ā It includes innovative tips to take-on the challenges of becoming a Mom and also a How-to-Adopt section.
In addition to a busy morning of ...
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