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#SPOTTED: SIMPLE PLAN IN TORONTO FOR “I DON’T WANT TO GO TO BED”
The airwaves of the early 2000s for us were filled with Punk-Pop-Rock acts and one of the biggest ones was Montreal outfit Simple Plan. The band responsible for hits like Welcome to my Life and I’d Do Anything are still going strong and in Toronto today promoting a new single. In an unlikely pairing, Simple Plan is releasing I Don’t Want to go to Bed (ft. Nelly) and toured the morning show circuit earlier today, covering many outlets like The Morning Show, Breakfast Television and KISS 92.5.
From the band, we met Pierre Bouvier and drummer Chuck Comeau, who were more than nice to stop quickly for a snap before heading off after a 6 AM appearance at Breakfast Television.
Check-out the ’90s-inspired video below:
A fifth studio from Simple Plan is on the way.
Our Snap:
(Photo/video credit: Warner Music/Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: RACHEL PLATTEN IN TORONTO
It was impossible to avoid the success of her worldwide hit FIGHT SONG this Summer and now Massachusetts-born Rachel Platten is ready to prove her mettle, throwing out another hit.
Major label recognition came a bit late for the gorgeous singer/songwriter who got her big breakthrough at age 34, but when it happened, we all took notice very quickly. Taylor Swift would soon be professing her love, donning a “THIS IS MY FIGHT SONG” shirt and having Platten join her onstage. Love it or not, when Fight Song comes on the radio, one cannot deny they at least know how to hum its infectious chorus.
Platten is touring and promoting right now and although we looked forward to her making a visit to Toronto sooner – a visit earlier this month got postponed – we got our moment finally!
I came ready armed with my own “THIS IS MY FIGHT SONG“, which she noticed right away, but only after being smitten with Billy. She gave me a huge hug and was genuine in her appreciation of the support. After a quick performance and interview on CITY’s Breakfast Television (see it here), she came out looking amazing in a crop top and a feathery black jacket. Fans all got photos and Platten was just lovely. We expected her to be so nice from what we see online and she was everything we imagined.
Earlier this morning, she revealed she will be coming to Toronto soon on-tour! While we still are waiting on her early 2016 debut through Columbia Records, which we 100% are buying, we have latest single Stand By You to enjoy.
Check it out below:
See our Snap:
(Photo/video credit: Sony Music/Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: JOHNNY WEIR IN TORONTO FOR “HALLOWEEN ON ICE”
We actually have been a little mesmerized by multi-champion Figure Skater Johnny Weir for quite some time, so we are thrilled we got to meet the fashion-forward star of the ice.
Weir currently is in on tour with Nancy Kerrigan‘s Halloween on Ice and the show stops off in Mississauga tonight at Hershey Centre.
He got tons of exposure as a fashion commentator for NBC‘s Kentucky Derby broadcast, while appearing also on popular Fashion Police as a guest panelist, where his transparency and sense of humour won him fans outside the ice rink.
Weir was amazingly nice to stop for a Selfie, all in black. His Louis Vuitton bag was everything – complete with a puff of fur. “It’s to keep my bag from getting cold”, he joked.
See the interview here.
See our Snap:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: AARON SORKIN IN TORONTO FOR “STEVE JOBS”
Few screenwriters are recognized as well as Aaron Sorkin, hence when we heard he was in town, naturally we became v. excited. If you loved The West Wing (which he created), The Newsroom, The Social Network or A Few Good Men, you already are a fan of Sorkin and you might not even have known it.
Sorkin made the rounds in Toronto today in support of Danny Boyle‘s Oscar contender, Steve Jobs, which stars Michael Fassbender in the titular role. He appeared on CITY‘s Breakfast Television (watch here) and later Global‘s The Morning Show.
We’re not sure why, but we expected him to be unapproachable, but he was amazingly nice to stop and greet fans. “Who’s that handsome guy??”, he joked as he signed an 8×10 of himself. And no word of a life he did look great!
See our Snap:
Universal Pictures Canada release STEVE JOBS, in theatres everywhere Friday, October 23, 2015.
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: VANCE JOY IN TORONTO FOR TAYLOR SWIFT’S 1989 TOUR
Australian Singer-Songwriter Vance Joy made a huge splash with his breakout hit Riptide earlier this year, gaining worldwide recognition. Joy is in Toronto today promoting his debut disc Dream Your Life Away (Deluxe Edition), prior to opening for Taylor Swift on her 1989 World Tour tonight at Rogers Centre. Tourmate, Toronto’s Shawn Mendes was here yesterday partaking in We Day celebrations, even walking the carpet and greeting fans!
The striking 27-year-old artist with flawless hair, appeared on both City‘s Breakfast Television with a two-song performance, before trekking over to Global‘s The Morning Show (National Edition) where also he performed live. We caught-up with him leaving an appearance and he was more than nice to come over for a Snap before heading out to do more press.
Did you know he formerly was an Aussie Rules Football Player?
See his performance of new single Fire and the Flood on The Morning Show:
In case you haven’t discovered Joy‘s outstanding music, you can download his debut disc Dream Your Life Away here.
See our Snap:
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Global Television/Warner Music)
#SPOTTED: TED DANSON IN TORONTO FOR “SAVE THE OCEANS, FEED THE WORLD”
Once voted TV Guide‘s number two (out of 25) Top Television Star and three-time Golden Globe Award Winner, pretty much everybody knows his name. Ted Danson‘s acting career has spanned 30 years, many of us growing-up watching him as Sam Malone on beloved Series, Cheers. We have nothing but fond memories of him in Toronto-filmed Comedy Three Men and a Baby, and subsequent Sequel, Three Men and a Little Lady. Even if you are a post-Millennial, you’d still recognize him from Curb Your Enthusiasm, Damages or CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Danson arrived in Toronto last night, stopping for a group photo with Fans who happened to share a flight with him, upon arrival. The Vegan, married to Actress Mary Steenburgen, is in town promoting one of his favourite causes, Ocean preservation. He appeared on CP24 Breakfast and Breakfast Television in the 6 o’clock hour, to discuss the issue and will speak later today in Financial District on the matter at an event organized by the Economic Club of Canada, named Save the Oceans, Feed the World, while also launching the Canadian branch of Oceana. He is here to challenge us to think about sustainable fishing and where we’re getting the fish from that we eat.
See his Interview on Breakfast Television with Kevin Frankish by clicking here.
Danson despite running late, was kind enough to stop for a minute for Fans who made it through despite rain and subway closure. He was happy to pose with Billy and I!
Our Snap:
Learn more at Oceana Canada.
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Oceana)
#SPOTTED: “SCORPION” STAR ROBERT PATRICK IN TORONTO FOR CITY UPFRONTS
Although it doesn’t have the starpower it’s had in years past, the Rogers Upfronts are here today, a prelude to three days of Special Presentations to Media Buyers for the upcoming Television Season from Canada’s Broadcasting Giants.
Here to ring-in the festivities, among others is acting Veteran Robert Patrick who stars in SCORPION as Cabe Gallo, set to air a second season on CITY. The Series centers around a Computer Expert who calls on his genius friends to help solve problems and save lives.
Patrick who has appeared in several high-profile TV Series and Films including True Blood, Sons of Anarchy, Walk the Line, The Sopranos and Terminator 2: Judgment Day made a visit to Breakfast Television unannounced and was awesome to stop for some Photos with Fans who were excited to see what surprises Rogers had to unveil.
We hear that an acclaimed Teen Star from an eagerly-awaited new Series will be unveiled tonight too! News was announced earlier that The Mindy Project, despite no longer getting major network distribution in the U.S., will continue to air in Canada on the Network, while new additions like Muppet Show, Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy, Scream Queens from Glee and American Horror Story Creator Ryan Murphy, will debut this Fall on CITY too.
See a Preview of their Fall/Mid-Season Lineup:
See our Snap:
(Photo/video credit: CITY/Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: MICHAEL MADSEN IN TORONTO FOR VAUGHAN FILM FESTIVAL
Michael Madsen has gained popularity for his memorable performances in Quentin Tarantino Cult Classics like Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and eagerly-anticipated The Hateful Eight. He also has appeared in several other notable Films like Thelma & Sin City and Free Willy.
Madsen is in Toronto promoting the Vaughan Film Festival, which sees him being honoured with an Independent Leadership Award tonight. The Actor did the rounds in the City including stops at Breakfast Television, KISS 92.5, CBC and more. After arriving super early at CityTV, he took his time leaving, being sure to stop in his sunglasses, for each individual Fan in a calm, collective manner.
More about the Vaughan Film Festival here.
See our Snap:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED LYNDA CARTER IN TORONTO AT RICHMOND HILL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
She’s a Survivor to say the least. Lynda Carter at age 63 still continues to exude an ageless beauty. The former Miss USA, known best as the original Wonder Woman in the Television Series which spanned 1975 through 1979, is in Toronto to make a rare appearance. Also a Singer, Carter will be appearing live at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts where she will via Music intertwine her path to success as a Diva.
Despite being ushered-in via the Loading Dock at a KISS 92.5 appearance earlier today in support of her Show, Carter would face her Fans eventually who were told by a Handler “She will not be stopping!”, upon arriving at an appearance at CITY‘s Breakfast Television. Carter then clarified to Fans, “They’re being mean. I will stop for Photos on the way out to the van”. She even asked a Producer to gather memorabilia, which she signed inside. Beyond nice.
Despite getting a moment to take a Selfie with the stunning Star, for some odd reason mine didn’t turn out, although I am happy for others who were gushing at their Autographs and Photos with her, some which I helped other Fans take.
Can we appreciate how great #LyndaCarter looks? Life Goals. #WonderWoman A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
You can still get tickets for her Show tomorrow night. Details here.
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: BETHANY MOTA IN TORONTO IN ADVANCE OF “YOUTUBE FAN FEST”
The numbers are staggering for YouTube Sensation Bethany Mota! The 19-year-old from California with over 8 million Subscribers, certainly has her act together, being a Fashion and lifestyle inspiration for Fans around the World.
She’s won a Teen Choice Award, launched a singing Career, appeared on Dancing with the Stars and even has collaborated with Aeropostale, JC Penney and Forever 21 on Fashion Lines. The World quite literally is hers!
Mota did the rounds earlier today including a visit to Breakfast Television in advance of her appearance at next mo th’s YouTube Fan Fest at Yonge-Dundas Square. More on that here.
Mota is just as nice as imagined and I just love our double-dimple Selfie!
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
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