#SPOTTED: ICONA POP IN TORONTO FOR ONE DIRECTION’S “ON THE ROAD AGAIN” TOUR
You know them v. well from their massive hit, I LOVE IT! Swedish Pop Duo ICONA POP's crossover has been gradual and true to their brand of catch hits, their latest effort EMERGENCY now is impacting domestically. Members Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo already have toured with the greats including Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry and now they are opening for one of the largest Pop Acts in the World, One Direction, playing tonight at the Rogers Centre as part of their On the Road Again Tour.
Icona ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN AN OFFICIAL RACHEL PLATTEN “THIS IS MY FIGHT SONG” T-SHIRT!
Willionaire$ know one of my fave Songs of Summer 2015 is this visceral anthem! Rachel Platten's FIGHT SONG has touched the hearts of many with its unflinching honesty and inspired heart and now I want you to give you guys a chance to win a "THIS IS MY FIGHT SONG" T-Shirt, an official promotional piece for the Track.
Even Queen Taylor knows...
For those who haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, Platten's FIGHT SONG EP is four tracks of pure, delicious pop perfection. What I like ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW CHARACTER POSTERS FOR “BEASTS OF NO NATION”
In advance of its TIFF '15 Premiere, Netflix's BEASTS OF NO NATION has some new character posters for our viewing enjoyment!
Synopsis:
Beasts of No Nation, the powerful new film written and directed by Emmy Award winner Cary Fukunaga (True Detective, Sin Nombre) and starring Golden Globe® winner Idris Elba (Luther, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom) will debut Friday, October 16, 2015, worldwide on Netflix in all territories where the world’s leading Internet TV network is available. ...
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#TIFF40: FIRST LOOK AT FILMS AND STARS TO APPEAR AT 2015 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
It's that time of the year again and we couldn't be more thrilled with this initial batch of Films announced as part of the TIFF '15 (aka #TIFF40, now in its 40th year) Lineup. The annual unveiling took place at TIFF Bell Lightbox as Filmlovers and Industry types awaited eagerly as titles were announced at 10:00 AM.
Although the Celebrity and Filmmaker Guest List is still to come, thus far we can expect A-Listers like Johnny Depp, Matt Damon, Tom Hardy, Michael Caine, Helen Mirren, Jake ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “EVEREST”
Universal Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take Readers in select cities to see the gripping star-studded Thriller, EVEREST! Screenings take place in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Synopsis:
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ...
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#PRODUCTWATCH: TEST DRIVING THE 2015 FORD FIESTA ST + 2015 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM
Every once in a while I get the pleasure of test driving a true gem, and a true gem the 2015 Ford Focus Titanium is indeed. This compact, high-performance vehicle drives as great as it looks, offering phenomenal value for its listed price.
What I appreciate most about the Titanium is its concern for safety. As a city driver, awareness of surroundings is both beneficial and preventative. Its audio/visual cues and rear-view camera make parallel parking or backing-out a breeze and I won't ...
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#INTERVIEW: MAX JOSEPH, EMILY RATAJKOWSKI + ZAC EFRON ON “WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS”
Although I fall a little bit outside the demographic that listens to EDM and attends Digital Music festivals, its influence on the mainstream these past few years is undeniable, birthing the very current sound dominating our airwaves. Our expectations admittedly were neither here nor there for upcoming Max Joseph (Catfish) Feature WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS, a Musical Drama which centers on a young man named Cole's (Zac Efron) rise in the world of EDM as a DJ and Producer. This is set against a ...
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#HORSERACING: DANISH DYNAFORMER WINS THE BREEDERS’ STAKES IN EYE-POPPING FASHION
Although there wasn't a Triple Crown winner north of the Border this year, we still had plenty to cheer for at Woodbine Racetrack yesterday. The $500k Breeders' Stakes, the final leg of the Crown was contested over 1 1/2 miles on the Toronto oval's internationally- renowned turf course and few could argue that the winner was deserving.
DANISH DYNAFORMER has been a warrior throughout his three-year-old campaign this year and once he got to the lead at the top of the stretch, there was no ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON” RAPS IT UP AT THE BOX OFFICE
Buzz has enormous for STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, but nobody would product a debut this huge. The Musical Biopic about N.W.A. opens right at the top to staggering numbers, a $59.4 million debut from 2,757 theatres for Universal Pictures. Reviews peg the Film at 88% on the Tomatometer while Audiences gave the Film by F. Gary Gray, an A CinemaScore.
Two-week champ MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION slips to second with $17 million for Paramount Pictures. In three weeks it has grossed $138 million ...
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#HORSERACING: THE 2015 BREEDERS’ STAKES TAKES PLACE THIS SUNDAY | WIN A LUNCH WITH MR. WILL!
First run in 1889, the Breeders' Stakes will take place this Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. The race, known as the third jewel in Canada's Triple Crown will be run over 1 1/2 miles on Woodbine's lush turf course with a 5:13 PM EST post-time and a value of $500k. For those of you following the story, Triple Crown veterans DANISH DYNAFORMER, CONQUEST BOOGALOO and BREAKING LUCKY will be squaring-off once again, the latter looking to capture two out of three legs of the series after ...
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