#TORONTOBOUND: KARL LAGERFELD TO DESIGN YONGE x EGLINTON ART SHOPPE CONDO-LOFT LOBBY SPACE

The best news ever to have happened Midtown.  My first Bachelor Pad was around Yonge x Eglinton and part of the joy of living there involved the walk through the shopping/restaurant strip extending from the intersection all the way down to St. Clair.   I remember always walking by the Art Shoppe and being fascinated by some of the forward pieces on display in the window.  By the 2000s, I'll admit some of the looks seemed of another era and alas it has been determined that the valuable real ... Read more

#TORONTOBOUND: MERYL STREEP PERFORMS AT TORONTO’S KOERNER HALL THIS OCTOBER

Well, this certainly won't sell-out! Amazing news, Toronto! The Queen of Cinema herself, MERYL STREEP after canceling on us at TIFF '13 for the Premiere of August: Osage County, leaving thousands of Fans disappointed and having to settle for a little known Star named Julia Roberts - I kid.  She will be in our City on Saturday, October 17, 2015! The Royal Conservatory of Music has announced the Streep will be appearing at Koerner Hall as part of their 2015-2016 season which in recent years ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: VOTE FOR “FAN’S CHOICE AWARD” AT THE 2014 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS | TICKET INFO & FANZONE

Great news, Toronto!  The 2014 Canadian Screen Awards are soon set to take place and this is your chance to be involved and  meet some Stars! In celebration of the Awards, Fans will have the chance to vote in the Category of Fan's Choice Award for their favourite Canadian Screen Star  and they can do so here!  The Winner will be unveiled Awards Night. If that wasn't awesome enough, Fans also will get a chance to meet some Stars at Toronto's Eaton Centre on Saturday, March 8, 2014 where ... Read more

#TORONTOBOUND: TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL FEATURING STEDMAN GRAHAM TO RUN FEBRUARY 11 – 16, 2014

In conjunction with Black History Month, the second Edition of the Toronto Black Film Festival runs from Tuesday, February 11 - 16, 2014.   The Festival celebrates Diversity in the Black Communities through Special Events and Films and in addition to commemorating the memory of iconic Nelson Mandela, it celebrates the 20th year of Democracy in South Africa.  A Series of Short Films from South African are slated to pay tribute to Mandela. Stedman Graham, who many of us will recognize as ... Read more

#TORONTOBOUND: ROBERT PATTINSON & DANE DEHAAN DUE IN TORONTO FEBRUARY FOR “LIFE”

He's back! Is it safe to say that Robert Pattinson by now call Toronto a second home, filming his third Movie here in just three years?  I mean, he's practically Canadian now! LIFE is set to begin production in Toronto on February 18, 2014, wrapping about one month later. The Film from Control Director Anton Corbijn centers on a Photograph for LIFE Magazine, Dennis Stock, assigned to shoot James Dean. The two went-on to become great Friends. Starring in the role of Stock will be Pattinson, ... Read more

#FUNDRAISING: CARLY RAE JEPSEN IN TORONTO FOR DAVIDSTEA’S #CUPOFWARMTH CAMPAIGN AND BURT’S BEES “GUD” LINE

Carly Rae Jepsen gets a Heroine's Welcome Home in Toronto on Monday and this is your chance to meet her!  Jepsen is partnering with both Burt's Bees gud line of Natural Personal Care Products and DAVIDsTEA's #CUPOFWARMTH Campaign - the latter in aid of Hunger Relief Charities across North America.  For every cup of Tea sold, DAVIDsTEA will donate one cup of Tea to select Charities, with a goal of donating over 30k Cups of Tea to local Hunger Relief Shelters. Jepsen's Agenda on Monday, ... Read more

#FUNDRAISING: GIADA DE LAURENTIIS AMONG CHEFS TO COMPETE AT CHEF’S CHALLENGE: THE ULTIMATE BATTLE FOR A CURE

Originating in 2010, Chef's Challenge: The Ultimate Battle for a Cure takes place once again in Toronto's west-end next month. Coming to do good in support of Mount Sinai Hospital are a Who's-Who of Culinary Greats, headlined by the bubbly Giada De Laurentiis! The Event thus far has raised over $3 million towards the care and research of Women's Cancers.  The Top 50 Fundraisers will have a chance to compete alongside De Laurentiis even. This year's Roster of personalities include: − ... Read more

#TORONTOBOUND: MADONNA TO LAUNCH HARD CANDY FITNESS TORONTO

Toronto, get ready to sweat!  Multimedia Icon Madonna is set to launch the Toronto branch of her Hard Candy Fitness next month!  In addition to attending the festivities, she will be leading a class through her Addicted to Sweat Dance Class. In addition to a few lucky Toronto Members getting a shot at doing Cardio with the Queen of Pop, Clubs around the World will hold Auditions for Members to attend the once-in-a-lifetime Event! Auditions for Toronto Members take place between Thursday, ... Read more

#TORONTOBOUND: RESERVE YOUR TICKETS FOR A FREE SCREENING OF “ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER TIME” | BUY TICKETS FOR THE CANADIAN PREMIERE OF “INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS”

In celebration of the upcoming Canadian Premiere of The Coen Brothers' latest Oscar Contender, INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS, Netflix Canada are giving us a chance to attend a one-night-only Screening of ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER TIME on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. The Film features live performances of Music from the Film and also Music of the early '60s. Artists who participated in the Concert on which it centers, include the likes of: Avett Brothers, Joan Baez, Dave Rawlings Machine, Rhiannon Giddens, ... Read more

#TORONTOBOUND: CHRIS ROCK & WILL ARNETT TO RETURN FOR “LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE II” GALA IN SUPPORT OF TORONTO EAST GENERAL HOSPITAL

After raising over $3 million for the Toronto East General Hospital with Jerry Seinfeld, the Laughter is the Best Medicine Gala soon will be returning for a second time.  Returning as Master of Ceremonies is Will Arnett, who hosted the inaugural Event in April 2012.  More on that here.  The Hospital of course holds a dear place to Toronto's Arnett. His Father, Jim Arnett, served on the Board of the Hospital from 2002 through 2009. Headlining Laughter is the Best Medicine II is EMMY and ... Read more