The v. beautiful Nate Berkus, Interior Designer, TV Personality and Author is in Toronto to promote the latest home trend, Scent Decor. Unstopables have just released a new line of Home Fragrances which can be mixed to evoke an atmosphere.
Berkus, who recently got married to Partner Jeremiah Brent and became a Father to Daughter Poppy, is doing the rounds today including visits to Breakfast Television, CP24 Breakfast, The Morning Show and more.
We were lucky to get a Snap with Berkus who himself along with his Entourage was lugging product into his SUV.
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Iconic ’80s New Wave Band SPANDAU BALLET haven’t made much new Music in a while, but their presence still v. much is felt on airwaves around the World. Their 1983 Single True would go-on to become a Hit internationally, earning them honours at the prestigious BRIT Awards. Although success wouldn’t quite surpass this stateside, the Band still would achieve great success in Europe with eight Top 10 Albums in the U.K.
Band Members Tony Hadley (Lead Vocals) and Martin Kemp (Bassist) were in Toronto today promoting their upcoming Soul Boys of the Western World Tour, which despite being postponed, hits Toronto’s Massey Hall on Monday, April 27, 2015. This Reunion has the original five Members back at it and is timed together with the release of their Documentary of the same name. Directed by George Hencken, the Film recounts how the Band formed, fell apart and also regained their friendships once again.
By absolute fluke, we made it right in the nick of time late in the day for a Snap together with the absolutely lovely Hadley, just as about he head to New York with Kemp. It was an absolute dream – I’d never have guessed as a Kid I’d one day get to meet someone whose voice I adored so much on the Radio! The Duo had a huge day, making the rounds about Toronto with Television, Print and Radio Press lined-up. The Band will appear on The TODAY Show bright and early for a performance in New York.
See their Interview on CITY‘s Breakfast Television:
See their The Morning Show (National Edition) Interview:
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The Toronto Sun‘s Jane Stevenson indicates that Spandau Ballet also will be releasing new Music soon!
Me in #spandau sandwich w/ #tonyhadley (r) & #Martinkemp (l). Said they'll record brand new @SpandauBallet cd next! pic.twitter.com/aJIHJhwFyW
— Jane Stevenson (@JaneCStevenson) January 19, 2015
Learn more about SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD the Movie here.
Find out how you can get tickets to Spandau Ballet‘s upcoming Tour here!
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Known and adored much for her star-making role as Mary Ann on popular ’60s Sitcom Gilligan’s Island, Dawn Wells makes a rare visit to Toronto in support of her best-selling Memoir, What Would Mary Ann Do?
The former Miss Nevada and University of Washington Graduate is to appear at the Toronto Boat Show where she will be meeting Fans and signing copies of her Book all weekend long.
Although much time has passed since the days of Gilligan’s Island, Wells possesses a timeless beauty to her as you can see below. Despite it being face-numbingly cold in the City, she has been zipping from interview to interview in a snappy navy Captain’s jacket. Stops on her Press Tour have included Global‘s The Morning Show, City‘s Breakfast Television, Sirius XM, CBC, KISS 92.5 and 680 NEWS.
“I’m not wearing a coat, but yes, quickly!”, she says to the Selfie request after chatting at length graciously in the lobby with a starstruck Shaw Media employee seeking a Photo after her Morning Show appearance.
Learn more about the Toronto Boat Show here!
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22-year-old Pop Sensation Nick Jonas certainly is turning heads of late, fully growing into a refined and sexy version of himself. The Actor/Singer-Songwriter and Philanthropist is about to embark on a Tour in support of his self-titled Disc and made his second Stop-off in Toronto in just under two months. On Jonas’ schedule is a day filled with Charity for Duracell‘s Power Smiles Campaign and Television interviews to promote his latest effort and forthcoming single, Teacher. First was a live visit to CITY‘s Breakfast Television where hoards of Fans queued outside in the cold for a chance to see Jonas up-close and he certainly delivered the smiles! He later head over to SickKids Hospital to brighten the day for Children in need.
Jonas’ new Disc has him veering from the brand of Pop-Rock the Jonas Brothers best are known for and exploring the soulful side of his favourite influences, namely Prince, Frank Ocean and The Bee Gees. Jonas himself has carved a signature vocal style, heavy on the falsetto and easy on the eyes and ears. Current release Jealous is making a splash on airwaves showing some staying power on both the U.S. and Canadian Billboard Hot 100 Charts.
We caught up with Jonas who admittedly was tired fresh off a fantastic performance on the West Coast on NBC‘s The Voice. And after braving today’s Toronto cold, he heads back yet again to California to begin his Tour. Despite being advised to move along, Jonas as always is great to his Fans!
It was just announced yesterday that Jonas also will be back in town for ET Canada’s New Year’s Eve Bash in Niagara Falls where he will perform alongside Keith Urban, Shawn Mendes, Lights and more!
To learn more about Jonas’ upcoming Tour, click here.
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Check out Jonas’ new Single Teacher:
Download NICK JONAS on iTunes here.
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There is no Popstar I am more excited about in 2014 than Meghan Trainor. The bubbly 20-year-old Massachusetts Singer/Songwriter quickly ascended to the top of the Pop World with her international breakout Hit All About That Bass, a fun ’60s-inspired Doo-Wop romp promoting the virtues of self-acceptance and positive self-image. The Song poignantly addresses a matter seldom brought to the surface at a time when bullying and body image are at then forefront of our collective social conscience.
Trainor commenced her two-day Press Tour in Toronto this morning after recovering from a vocally-paralyzing bout with a cold in New York. Bright and early she arrived at City‘s Breakfast Television where she performed her second Single Title accompanied by a Guitarist and a Ukulele. On-air, she received from her Canadian Label both Gold and Platinum certifications for her EP, Title, and All About That Bass respectively.
Looking every bit as stunning in black lace as in her Video, Trainor was elated to see a growing crowd of Fans outside the Studio, some who queued as early as 6:30 AM to see her.
Billy and I were thrilled to get to meet Trainor and she equally was happy to meet Billy after missing her beloved Cat Mittens while on the road. “Oh my God, look at this Dog!!”, she exclaimed before taking Photos and signing Autographs with the Crowd. Dina Pugliese also chat with us quickly earlier on the Show about our excitement for Trainor, both singing All About That Bass on-air!
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Believe me, Trainor‘s got the goods. Check out her new Single below:
See Trainor perform All About That Bass live on Breakfast Television:
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Growing up in the late ’80s and early ’90s, it was impossible to avoid the powerful, resonating vocals of New York-born Diva, Taylor Dayne (nee Leslie Wunderman). Singles like Tell it to my Heart, Don’t Rush Me, With Every Beat of my Heart and the ever-moving Love Will Lead You Back have a timelessness to them which still to this day have a home on the Dancefloor and Adult Contemporary Radio.
The still-gorgeous Actress/Songstress is in town for a Show tonight at the Living Arts Centre and on a super-rare occasion, she did a round of Interviews early today promoting it with visits to CITY‘s Breakfast Television and Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition). Looking a vision of perfection in red, it is somehow as if time had stood still as somehow she looks even more stunning than in the ’80s!
Dayne performed on Breakfast Television (watch here) after sitting down for a Chat with Dina Pugliese, before heading-off to her appearance on The Morning Show. Despite it being beyond freezing, she gestured to her many ardent fans outside the window, assuring them she’d be out momentarily to greet them. And she did!
You can always tell by the gleam in my eyes when I’m that extra-bit excited about meeting someone and I’ve waited my whole life to meet Taylor Dayne!
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Follow Dayne on Twitter here!
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Iconic Entertainer Sandra Bernhard is back in-town, bringing her Sandyland Show to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts tonight and tomorrow. Known for her gritty brand of Humour, the Michigan-born Funnywoman rose to fame with her biting critique of Pop Culture and Politics.
Speaking of Politics, will she be poking-fun at Toronto Mayor Rob Ford at her Show? “The poor Guy’s been beaten up… He’s a bit of a mess”, she says to Dina Pugliese on CITY‘s Breakfast Television earlier this morning. Bernhard comments also on Social Media, when she realized she wanted to be a Comedienne and her Daughter also in the Interview. Watch here.
Shortly after, she made her way north to Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition), where she co-hosted today. Although she was in a rush going live-to-air, she fulfilled her promise coming out afterwards, graciously signing some Autographs and posing for Photos before heading to her next Taping. She looks amazing, can we agree? Watch her on The Morning Show here.
Tickets are still available to Bernhard‘s Sandyland Show. Click here for more.
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26-year-old Multimedia Mogul Hilary Duff is back in Toronto doing good for our City! Although traditionally she has visited in December in recent years to spend some quality time with BFF, E! Television Personality Leah Miller, Duff will be at SickKids Hospital later today handing-out toys to Children as part of Duracell‘s Powering Holiday Smiles Initiative. The Campaign donates funds generated from battery purchases, towards the Children’s Miracle Network. Learn more about it here.
The hopelessly-chic Duff arrived at CITY‘s Breakfast Television today to chat with Dina Pugliese, donning festive gold polka dots on her black blouse. “I’m lucky I have a name will people pay attention to and get to raise awareness for important causes like this for people going through a hard time, spending their holidays in the Hospital”, says Duff. “Anything for a smile!”.
2014 finally will see new Music from Duff, her first Disc in five years. “I’m finally at a good place where I know the direction. I’m writing a lot and purging everything that’s been inside these five years.”. The Album is slated for a Spring 2014 release, of which six Indie-Dance oriented Songs already have been recorded. She also vows to return to Toronto to promote when the time comes!
Despite calling Toronto her second home, the Mother of 20-month-old Luca plans to spend the Holidays at home in Los Angeles with her Canadian Husband, retired Hockey Star Mike Comrie.
Although at least 50 Fans queued outside hoping to meet Duff outside the Studio, queueing in the cold as early as 6:00 AM, only a few were lucky enough to get a Snap with the style-conscious Star, wearing brightly her trademark smile for Fans.
Watch Duff‘s Interview on Breakfast Television here.
Digging-back a couple years, I had the pleasure of meeting a radiant Duff while Holiday Shopping this day two years ago, while she was still pregnant with Luca!
See our Snap:
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We simply cannot get enough of Cobie Smulders! The stunning Canadian-born Actress known best for her work in The Avengers as Agent Maria Hill and Robin Scherbatsky on popular Sitcom, How I Met Your Mother, is back in Toronto to promote upcoming Comedy Delivery Man.
Based on the TIFF ’11 French-Canadian Film Starbuck by Director Ken Scott, the Film which is garnering lots of positive buzz, stars Vince Vaughn. You could say that in a meta way, Smulders’ visit home truly is like a Canadian Story returning to its roots on multiple levels. The Comedy centers around a Man who one day realizes he has fathered 533 Children via Sperm Donation.
Smulders‘ Press Day today kicked-off at KISS 92.5’s THE ROZ & MOCHA SHOW, followed by a visit to CITY‘s Breakfast Television, where she had a Chat with Jennifer Valentyne. “This Movie has a lot of heart and it’s really sweet. You find yourself really sobbing. It’s very, very sweet”, she said earlier. On her Friendship with Vaughn she reveals, “We’re pretty much Best Friends at this point!”.
She was incredibly nice to make time for Fans earlier today before heading into CITY‘s Studios. We have fond memories of Smulders’ last visit to Toronto, where she was an absolute Class Act! More on that here.
Things certainly aren’t slowing down for new Mother Smulders, who stars next in eagerly-awaited The Lego Movie and also reprises her role as Maria Hill in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and The Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Watch the Trailer below:
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada releases Delivery Man on Friday, November 22, 2013.
Review coming soon!
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong | Video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)
Once Hollywood’s highest-paid Actor, Chris Tucker has been selective with his work in recent years, but Toronto is in for a real treat this weekend as the Funnyman brings his World Tour to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts tomorrow night! Fresh off his flight into the City this morning, Tucker arrived at City‘s Breakfast Television in a bit of a hurry with his Entourage and luggage in-tow.
The Star known best for his turns in the Rush Hour Franchise and more recently Oscar-winning Silver Linings Playbook, was full-on animated earlier today on Breakfast Television, touching upon everything from his influences to Friendships with Jackie Chan to Michael Jackson. “I will be talking about the Mayor, so come to the Show if you want to hear about your Mayor… I’ll tell you tomorrow night so I can’t say it on TV!”, he teases.
And for the question on all of our minds – whether or not there will be another Rush Hour Movie – he says, “We want to do another one and it look like it may happen, so we’ll see!”.
Watch his Interview with Jennifer Valentyne on Breakfast Television here.
Tucker, whose beginnings trace back to the Comedy Club Circuit, is coming full circle with a Stand-Up Comedy Movie on its way early 2014.
Although he wasn’t stopping for Photos today, a couple kind-hearted Fellows ensured Billy and I got my moment with Tucker and it was well, amazing!
See our Snap below:
There still are Tickets available for tomorrow’s Sony Centre Show. More details here!
Follow Tucker on Twitter here!
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