Teen Pop Sensation Austin Mahone is back in Toronto once again and while opening for multiple GRAMMY Winner Taylor Swift on her Red Tour along with Ed Sheeran, he managed to take some time out to do a little Promo!

The Singer flew-in to the City last night, getting spotted right away upon landing! Starting earlier today at City‘s Breakfast Television, excited Fans were rewarded with a big Group Photo.  Following his City appearance, the 17-year-old from San Antonio, hopped over to Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition) where he was greeted outside by hoards of female Fans, many who got Selfies with the burgeoning Star.  Surrounded by a large entourage of Security Guards to protect the Star, Autograph Seekers unfortunately were denied, despite Mahone trying his best to reach over to accommodate them!  Sorry Wongsters, I tried for you but it wasn’t happening!

Mahone performs tonight at Rogers Centre and Fans can see more of him Sunday on the MuchMusic Video Awards, which air this Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 9:00 PM on MuchMusic and Fuse.

The Singer just released the Video to latest Single What About Love earlier this week. Check it out below:

See Mahone‘s Fans (Mahomies) freaking-out below:

Mahone was last in Toronto in December for The Jingle Bell, when I had the pleasure of meeting him!  Read about it here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong | Video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Universal Music)

City announced its eagerly-awaited new 2013 Fall and Mid-Season Lineup earlier today this morning on Breakfast Television and although the Starpower may not have been as stellar as previous Upfronts, the Station did introduce some promising welcome additions and the welcome return of some Favourites!

Unveiled earlier today were:

Package Deal – a Vancouver-filmed Sitcom about three dysfunctionally-close Brothers and the Woman who comes between them. The Series stars Randal Edwards, Julia Voth, Jay Malone and Harland Williams. The Series airs Mondays this Fall at 8:30 PM EST. Learn more here.  The Principal Cast of the Series came to introduce the Series earlier today and pictured below are Voth (L), Malone (Top R), Williams (Bottom R).

One of Canada’s favourite Rock Bands, the Barenaked Ladies, are in promotional high gear right now in support of upcoming eleventh Studio Disc, Grinning Streak. All week long the now Quartet, have been doing various appearances around the City including performances at City‘s Breakfast Television, CTV‘s Marilyn Denis Show and today they made their way to Global Television‘s Bloor Street Studios to perform a Live Concert free for Fans, interspersed with interviews for both the Toronto and National Editions of The Morning Show.  Drawing a huge Crowd, the Band performed a mix of material – new and old – met with ecstatic reaction from Fans.  Watch the Set here!

After recording a series of lengthy interviews to air later, the Barenaked Ladies came out to greet Fans on the street, including one who was celebrating her Birthday today.

Check-out BNL‘s new Single, Boomerang below:

Raisin’ Records releases Grinning Streak on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.  Click here to pre-order.

See our Snap with Billy below!  As you can see, Kevin Hearn (Keyboardist) just loves him!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong | Audio content: Raisin’ Records)

They’re going for gold! Grammy-winning Country Sensations Lady Antebellum are in Toronto promoting their third Studio Disc, Golden and yesterday Fans at Yonge & Dundas Square were gifted with a free hour-long Show sponsored  by 98.1 CHFI  and La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, performing a mix of their Hits and brand new Material.

Maximizing their time here, the Trio also appeared earlier today on City‘s Breakfast Television, followed by a taping of Cityline, but in an unusual move, they exited through a seldom-used hidden exit at the Venue.  Some are saying the move was done to shield Co-Vocalist Hillary Scott, who currently is seven-months pregnant.  Charles Kelley, however stepped-up to the plate signing Autographs and taking Photos for Fans, who waited patiently for at least four hours. Dave Haywood (Pianos, Backing Vocals, Guitar) also snuck into his Suburban, shared with Kelley.  See Lady Antebellum on Breakfast Television here.

See some short Clips I captured of them exiting earlier:

In the meantime, check-out their newest Single, Goodbye Town:

See my Snap with Kelley below:

 Download Lady Antebellum‘s Golden on iTunes here!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Universal Music)

Hilarious Nia Vardalos has returned to Toronto, this time to promote her new Book, Instant Mom.  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.  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 appearances including a visit to CTV‘s Marilyn Denis Show, City‘s Breakfast Television, she also will be co-hosting for two days straight on Global Television‘s The Morning Show.  She even learned how to make Sake Cocktails today, joking with the Mixologist, “You’re just making this up as you go, aren’t you?”.

I caught-up with the beautiful Vardalos as she was waiting on her ride away from the rain, next outfit in-hand.  In addition to snapping an awesome Photo together, we chat about my Blog quickly and she was excited for me to spread the word for her.   It’s always amazing seeing one of our v. own go on to do well abroad and returning home just as humble and genuine!

Those of you hoping to meet Vardalos have your chance tonight as she signs copies of Instant Mom at Indigo – Yonge & Eglinton tonight at 7:00 PM.  Have fun!

Our Snap below:

Order Instant Mom right here.

UPDATE: Look who Re-Tweeted this Post!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/HarperOne)

The face of R&B is changing completely and at the forefront of the Movement of Singing/Songwriting Sensation Miguel. Don’t call him an instant success though as the 27-year-old has long been at his Craft and after a false start back in 2010 under Jive Records, he now is tasting sweet success with current label RCA Records (Sony Music). Earlier this year Miguel‘s Adorn was awarded Best R&B Song at The GRAMMYs, also receiving a nomination in the prestigious Song of the Year Category.

After arriving in Toronto yesterday, the Crooner whose Music can best be described as Rock/Electronica-infused R&B, is spending a day to promote his latest Disc, Kaleidoscope Dream.  He might even have had some fun with the Rabbit-Dog Sculptures outside of Metro Hall! Among his appearances today were an early morning visit to CityTV’s Breakfast Television arriving before 7:00 AM for Soundcheck, where Staff including Host Dina Pugliese were mesmerized by his smoldering, smooth Vocals and limitless upper-Range. Miguel performed a two-song Acoustic Set which included Adorn and The Thrill interspersed throughout the Show, which be watched right here.

Following his Appearance, Miguel was extremely gracious, generously stopping for Photos and Autographs with Fans in heavy winds, with his Handler assisting kindly.

Watch Miguel with Fans below:

In the meantime, let’s get to know some of Miguel‘s amazing Work below:

Adorn

Canadian-born Actor/Musician Bruce Greenwood has solidified his standing as a certified Screen Veteran, having built a long and lasting career with work in some of Hollywood’s biggest Blockbusters all the way to the smaller Canadian Indies.  You’ve seen him in National Treasure: Book of Secrets, I, Robot, Double Jeopardy, Super 8 and Star Trek, but he’s long been at it, making his screen debut back in 1982’s First Blood starring Sylvester Stallone.  You’ve also seen him in Atom Egoyan‘s The Sweet Hereafter.

Greenwood  who was born in Noranda, Quebec and is based out of Los Angeles, returned  to Toronto today once again for a round of Press in support of the DVD/Blu-ray release of  Flight.  The Drama which has him starring alongside Denzel Washington, is up for two Oscars including Writing and Best Actor, seeing a release tomorrow.  Amazon‘s got it available for only $14.99!

The Actor was up and at ’em early today, appearing on multiple editions of City‘s Breakfast Television from Toronto to Vancouver, before heading-off for more appearances, including a visit to CBC for George Stromboulopoulos Tonight.

Thrilled to get a Snap with the still-lookin’-great Greenwood who has a busy 2013 ahead with the release of The Place Beyond the Pines (March), Star Trek Into Darkness (May) and another re-teaming with Egoyan in Devil’s Knot (TIFF 2013?!!?).  Another Thriller Wildlike does not yet have a scheduled date.

Watch Greenwood‘s Interview on Breakfast Television Toronto right here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

And they’ve arrived – safe and sound.  Mega-Hotties Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough arrived quietly into Toronto last night,  up and at ’em early for a hectic Press Day for their Romantic Thriller, Safe Haven.  The Adaption of the best-selling Novel by Nicholas Sparks is set to open this Valentine’s Day via Entertainment One‘s Alliance Films in Canada.  The Film centers on Katie (Hough), a Woman who arrives in Southport, North Carolina, falling in love with Widower (Duhamel), which forces her to confront her dark, mysterious past.

Duhamel and Hough who looked a picture-perfect Duo together, appeared at KISS 92.5‘s Roz & Mocha Show (listen here) earlier today, before stopping-off at City‘s Breakfast Television (watch here), before completing a morning Trifecta capped-off at CP24 Breakfast (watch here).  The Actors will be doing an afternoon of Press out of their Hotel, before appearing on an action-packed New.Music.Live at MuchMusic, which also will see Warm Bodies Stars Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer. A Star-filled Day in the City indeed.

I caught-up with the Stars as they arrived for their Breakfast Television appearance this morning and they both were gracious to Fans stopping to sign Autographs and snap Photos despite being in a crazy rush to their next destination.  The Festivities continue at Scotiabank Theatre tonight where the Canadian Premiere of Safe Haven takes place, as Duhamel and Hough walk the Red Carpet.  We’ll be there, so stay tuned for our Interview!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Famous for being famous, we’re all waiting with baited breath to hear what Paulina Gretzky actually sounds like.  She is embarking on a Media Blitz this week as her debut Disc still is being shopped-around. 

“I’m 75% sure my Single will be released in Canada first”, Gretzky tells Flare Magazine after having to do it on her own with Universal Music Canada dropping her last year from their roster of Artists.  She apparently has been working on Music for the past seven years, including spending some time in Sweden.

In addition to covering February’s Flare Magazine (photos by Caitlin Cronenberg, Daughter of David) – she last graced the Publication in 2005 – CityTV will be airing Entertainment City: Paulina Gretzky on Tuesday, January 8, 2012 at 7:00 PM.  The revealing Tell-All is aimed to create a bit of buzz for the Los Angeles-raised Daughter of Canada’s most beloved Hockey Player.

Click here to read more.

(Photo credit: Flare Magazine/Caitlin Cronenberg)

Season Eleven Winner of American Idol, Phillip Phillips arrived in Toronto a couple days ago to promote his debut Disc from Universal Music Canada, The World from the Other Side of the Moon.  Up and at ’em early, Phillips had a busy Press Day yesterday which had him at MuchMusic for a taping and today he performed live on CityTV‘s Breakfast Television.

Phillips is making the most of his Visit to the City and tonight, Fans in the east end will have a chance to see him live as he appears at Pickering Town Centre at 5:30 PM for a Autograph Signing.  The handsome 22-year-old will be meeting Fans who purchase a copy of his Disc at HMV.

In addition to touring with Adult Contemporary-Pop Veterans Matchbox Twenty next year, Phillips just released his new Single Gone, Gone, Gone.

Check-out his performance at AOL Sessions below:

See more Photos below:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong | Video credit: Universal Music/AOL)