TIFF ’24 officially has kicked-off and it was an action-packed start to the Festival!

Sightings from the day include:

•Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor and David Gordon Green here for NUTCRACKERS – the official Opening Night Gala
•Katy Perry surprising at the premiere of husband Orlando Bloom‘s THE CUT, plus his Co-star, Catriona Balfe
•The Tragically Hip unveil new Prime Video Docu-Series: THE TRAGICALLY HIP: NO DRESS REHEARSAL; it was celebrated on Festival Street with a singalong
•The Cast of Bonjour Tristesse including Chloe Sevigny and Lily McInerny
•Kiernan Shipka at the Festival with THE LAST SHOWGIRL
•Shamier Anderson with THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA

…and more!

In case you missed our chat with CP24‘s Bill Coulter earlier in the day!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Katy Perry, and timed with her new Las Vegas residency PLAY, is this new single, a collabo with Alesso which has us ready to hit the dance floor! That is virtually. Don’t want to be at a club right now for sure! Check-out this Video directed by Hannah Lux Davis! The Track is definitely one of Perry‘s best in recent years.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Katy and she’s just released her new Track HARLEYS IN HAWAII, produced in part by Charlie Puth. The Video has Teenage Dream aesthetic, but the Track has a bit more of a mellow, chill-out vibe.

Check-out the Track here!

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)

We are in love with this new jam by Taylor Swift and in typical epic fashion, she unleashes another sensory splash in her new Music Video for YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN, the second single off her upcoming Disc, LOVER out this August!

And you’ll never believe this but Katy Perry even makes a cameo, the two stars burying the hatchet in their feud. Swift comments in her lyrics:

And we see you over there on the internet/Comparing all the girls who are killing it/But we figured you out/We all know now we all got crowns

Okay apparently we’re to blame okay, Internet?

Several others appear including Hayley Kiyoko, members of the Cast or QUEER EYE, Billy Porter, Ellen DeGeneres, Ryan Reynolds, Laverne Cox and more! This was an LGBTQ Pride month celebration in the closet, up till now!

Universal Music Canada release LOVER Friday, August 23, 2019.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music Group)

The biggest night in Music took place this evening with the 59th annual GRAMMY Awards being held at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Adele took home top honours garnering Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Solo Performance (Hello), Record of the Year (Hello), Song of the Year (Hello) and Album of the Year with her 2015 third disc, 25.

Doing Canada proud is Toronto’s own Drake who took home multiple awards including Best Rap/ Sung Performance and Best Rap Song with Hotline Bling. 

An expectant Beyoncé wins  Best Music Video for Formation and Best Urban Contemporary Album with Lemonade which even the evening’s big winner Adele felt deserved to win Album of the Year, breaking her Grammy in half for 25 to share with Beyoncé.

Newcomer Chance the Rapper also took home  Best New Artist, Rap Album of the Year for Coloring Book, along with a win for Best Rap Performance for his collaboration No Problem.

Post-humously, David Bowie was awarded with multiple wins for his final disc, Blackstar including Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song (Blackstar).

While they are currently dominating Pop Music, Electronic duo The Chainsmokers failed to win Best New Artist although they took home Best Dance Recording for their Daya collaboration Don’t Let Me Down.

Some more highlights from the night:

Adele accepting Album of the Year

Lady Gaga x Metallica

Katy Perry x Skip Marley

Twenty One Pilots win Best Pop Duo/ Group Performance for Stressed Out pantless

Beyoncé accepting Best Urban Contemporary Album

Complete list of winners here.

(Photo/video credit: Recording Academy/Getty Images)

We love us some Katy Perry and just when thought we couldn’t handle the tease anymore, she unleashes CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM today finally!

While she will debut the track at the GRAMMYS, Perry treats us to this adorable Lyric Video starring Mr. Parsons the Hamster. The early 80s-Synth Pop tune with a bit of Reggae is set to have the world under arrest.

Watch below:

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)

We love that Katy is back! Although she was in the news much this week and not for her Music, an actual single surfaces. Rise, produced by Max Martin, will be the official song of the Olympics for NBC and it got itself a surprise release last night. It is a bit reminiscent of her Wide Awake.

Watch below:

You can download Rise on iTunes now.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)

Just say the words “KATY PERRY” and we’re there.  H&M has just released some new images from the top-earning Megastar’s holiday campaign. A full-length commercial is set to surface Monday, November 23, 2015 here.

The campaign, shot by famed photographer/director Jonas Åkerlund showcases Perry being adorable as usual and from what we can see that Elfie Selfie sweatshirt looks to be a hot-seller, as well as that red ribbon T-shirt.  We really love that festive Ski Chalet sweater Perry‘s sporting also.

For every specially-designed Gift Card you purchase at H&M this holiday season, 5% of proceeds will go to UNICEF in aid of the children of Myanmar.

H&M‘s Holiday Collection hits stores mid-November.

(Photo credit: H&M)

We saw and were floored by Taylor Swift‘s BAD BLOOD Video, but Madonna never has been one to be outshone.  She’s back and wants you to know, BITCH, SHE’S MADONNA! After a Premiere on Tidal, the Video is available now to all.

Beyoncé! Miley Cyrus! Katy Perry! Rita Ora! Nicki Minaj!  Madonna pulls-out all the stops and the Big Girls to do battle on her new Music Video for BITCH I’M MADONNA (ft. Nicki Minaj)...  and we LOVE IT. Sure it’s no match for Bad Blood, but it’s still Madge.

See the Video:

But where’s Gaga?

Artwork:

BITCH I’M MADONNA is taken off of Madonna‘s latest Disc, Rebel Heart.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)

Stars of the Film, Fashion and Music Worlds gathered Monday night at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, for Fashion’s biggest night, the Costume Institute Ball – known more as the Met Ball or Met Gala – for a 44th year. As in previous years, the night was nothing short of spectacular and this year’s theme was China: Through the Looking Glass, which explores the Country’s influence on Fashion as we know it today. An Exhibition put-on in conjunction with the Museum’s Department of Asian Art, commences now through August, with the Gala kicking it all off.

The ultra-exclusive Affair is invite-only and if you are fortunate enough to be granted the opportunity to purchase a ticket even, acceptance is pending the approval of the most revered and feared Woman in the Industry, Anna Wintour.

Just so there was no confusion in the hierarchy, the dazzling A-List of predominantly female Talent would see its biggest stars Jay-Z and Beyoncé (in a revealing sheer Givenchy) arrive approximately three hours late, drawing a crowd of cheers from onlookers who lined street for a long glance at beauty and innovation when finally they did arrive.

Although a list of Guests was published prior, with Jennifer Lawrence named Event Chair this year, few know fully who exactly will arrive until they walk the many steps of the Red Carpet. Some Starlets stayed within their comfort zone wearing with an array of pretty form-fitting gowns.  Others took major fashion risks, staying true to the Night’s established theme including Trailblazer Sarah Jessica Parker who had donned a Chinese Opera-like Headpiece over an H&M Dress,  a strong contingent of Chinese Actresses including Gong Li, Ziyi Zhang, Carina Lau, Li Bing Bing, Gao Yuan Yuan, Tang Wei and more donned intricate creations with floral themed patterns. Dolce & Gabbana was most daring and our personal favourite, dressing a handful of Starlets like Karen Elson, Brie Larson and more in decadent golds with dazzling Tiaras fit for a Queen.  Red-hot Moschino now underseen by Jeremy Scott, saw the likes of Madonna and Katy Perry garbed head-to-toe in his vision,  the latter who turned heads with a cropped Pixie Cut which turned to blonde at the Afterparty which she had co-hosted.  Not quite thematically correct, but still a visual Feast.

Others getting high praise for their looks were friends Anne Hathaway  in a hooded gold Ralph Lauren  numbers, Lady Gaga in a Zac Posen Pantsuit, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in rose-coloured Versace and Sophie Turner in teal Burberry Dress. And speaking of teal, Miley Cyrus would dazzle in a high-neck Alexander Wang dress, with her hair slicked-back and coloured as such. We also are a huge Fan of Kate Hudson‘s gold Michael Kors number.

Social Media was lit afire when Perry, Madonna and perceived Pop Rival Lady Gaga posed for Selfies together at the Ball’s official Afterparty in the City’s Meatpacking District.  Both Lady Gaga and Rihanna also themselves would throw their own bashes, which would see the likes of Naomi Campbell,  Robert Pattinson and his girlfriend FKA Twigs returning to their star-crammed Hotel in the wee hours at the break of dawn.

dropping our single tomorrow #stolethispicfromM #MONSTERCATREBELHEARTS

A photo posted by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on May 4, 2015 at 9:14pm PDT

Katy Perry + Jeremy Scott

#JeremyScott + #KatyPerry. #MetGala #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:42pm PDT

Kate Hudson

My fave Snap. She refused to pose for Paps, but posed for Fans. #KateHudson at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:42pm PDT

Jay-Z + Beyoncé:

When you are #JayZ + #Beyonce, you can afford to show up 3 hours late with Media waiting on you. #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala #MetGala2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 7:00pm PDT

Rita Ora

#RitaOra at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Kendall Jenner

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:40pm PDT

Karen Elson

#KarenElson in my fave #MetBall2015 Dress. I believe this is by Burberry.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Sophie Turner

#GameofThrones’ #SophieTurner at #MetBall2015. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Rosie Huntington-Whitely

#RosieHuntingtonWhitely at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Kerry Washington

#KerryWashington at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Uma Thurman

#UmaThurman at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Gong Li

The timeless #GongLi. #MetBall2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 2:42pm PDT

Emily Blunt + Bill Nighy

#EmilyBlunt brought #BillNighy as her date to #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

André Leon Talley

Fashion’s greatest Maven, #AndreLeonTalley at #MetBall2015. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Anna Wintour

When you get #AnnaWintour to crack a rare smile… #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 2:42pm PDT

Liu Wen

Chinese Supermodel #LiuWen at #MetBall2015. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Sarah Jessica Parker + Andy Cohen

#SarahJessicaParker + #AndyCohen. #MetGala #MetBall #MetBall2015 #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:54pm PDT

Naomi Campbell

  Look who we spotted rolling in at 6 am after a wild #MetBall2015 night! #MetBall #MetGala2015 #MetGala #NaomiCampbell   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:40am PDT

Selena Gomez + Vanessa Hudgens:

  #Springbreakers Reunion at #MetBall2015 #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala #SelenaGomez #VanessaHudgens   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:42pm PDT

Robert Pattinson + FKA Twigs

#RobertPattinson helping a v. tipsy #FKATwigs in after partying to the break of dawn. #MetBall2015 #MetGala #MetGala2015 #MetBall

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:42am PDT

  Some Selfies from our time in New York…      

Miley Cyrus

#MileyCyrus + me. #MetBall2015 #MetGala #MetBall #MetGala2015 #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:42pm PDT

George Clooney

 

With #GeorgeClooney on the set of hotly-buzzed #MoneyMonster. #NYC #NikonD3300

 

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 3, 2015 at 5:37pm PDT

Stella McCartney

#StellaMcCartney + me. #MetBall2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 1:30pm PDT

Karolina Kurkova

Good morning, from #KarolinaKurkova + me. #NYC #MetGala #MetBall #MetGala2015 #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 6, 2015 at 6:53am PDT

Gigi Hadid

  With Supermodel #GigiHadid. #MetBall2015 #MetBall2015 #MetGala #MetBall   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:54pm PDT

Tang Wei

#TangWei + me. #MetGala #MetBall #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:13pm PDT

Jourdan Dunn

  Supermodel #JordanDunne + me. #MetGala #MetBall #MetBall2015   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:32pm PDT

Jeremy Scott

I am obsessed with @itsjeremyscott. The Man responsible for making #Moschino fun again! #MetGala #MetBall2015 #MetGala2015 #MetBall #JeremyScott

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:46am PDT

Common

#Common and me. #NYC #MetGala15 #MetBall2015 #SuicideSquad A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:11pm PDT

Olivia Munn

I love that #OliviaMunn and I coordinated hats. #MetGala #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala015   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:47am PDT

Jack O’Connell

#JackOConnell tells me his day on the set of #MoneyMonster was “emotional”. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 3, 2015 at 5:37pm PDT

Gao Yuan Yuan

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:36pm PDT

Elisabeth Moss

At last! My long-desired #Selfie with #ElisabethMoss aka #PeggyOlson of #MadMen. The Actress concludes a run on #TheHeidiChronicles on #Broadway. #NYC #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 2, 2015 at 9:39pm PDT

Chrissy Teigen

#ChrissyTeigen + me. #MetBall2015   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 1:30pm PDT

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)