While we admit we know little about Football, we still love to partake in the festivity and we were thrilled to see not only a National Anthem for the records by Lady Gaga before a mesmerized Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, we also witness headliner Coldplay,  and Bruno Mars rock the crowd in dazzling technicolour Halftime Show!

It was even announced the Beyoncé, in addition to dropping a new Track yesterday in FORMATION, will be going on a  Summer Stadium Tour!

Lady Gaga performing the National Anthem:

Halftime Show with Coldplay, Bruno Mars + Beyoncé

Until next year!

(Photo/video credit: CBS/Getty Images)

Yes, you’ve seen the Movies in time for Awards Season, but what about the great songs featured in them?  Up for Best Original Song at next months’ Academy Awards are these five finalists. Spanning from the institution of James Bond to a much-talked-about BDSM Romance to a gripping Documentary about College Rape, these songs are a cross-section of the diverse Films we saw in 2015.

WRITING’S ON THE WALL (SPECTRE) – SAM SMITH

TIL IT HAPPENS TO YOU (THE HUNTING GROUND) – LADY GAGA

EARNED IT (FIFTY SHADES OF GREY) – THE WEEKND

MANTA RAY (RACING EXTINCTION) – J. RALPH + ANTONY

SIMPLE SONG #3 (YOUTH) – SUMI JO

The 88th ACADEMY AWARDS air 7 PM Sunday, February 28, 2016 on ABC.

(Photo credit: Sony Music/Universal Music/Milan Records/Rumor Mill Records)

The 73rd annual GOLDEN GLOBE Awards took place tonight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.  After a strong performance at the Box Office this weekend in North America, partly Canadian-made (Calgary, British Columbia) THE REVENANT would dominate the Awards, winning Motion Picture Drama.  It also received recognition with victories for Director, Motion Picture by Alejandro González Iñárritu and also its star Leonardo DiCaprio taking Actor, Motion Picture Drama.

THE MARTIAN, which had a Premiere at TIFF ’15 this past September in Toronto, also was a big winner tonight. In addition to a win for Motion Picture Comedy (which had many baffled about its categorization), also saw its star Matt Damon win for Actor, Motion Picture Comedy.  The Star soon will be in Toronto to film Downsizing this spring.

MR. ROBOT was awarded two Golden Globes tonight for TV Series Drama and Supporting Actor – TV Series, a well-deserved win for veteran Christian Slater.  

MOZART IN THE JUNGLE likewise would win TV Series Comedy and Star Gael Garcia Bernal, Actor – TV Series Comedy.

Jennifer Lawrence won her third (in the past four years) Golden Globe tonight for Actress, Motion Picture Comedy, for her portrayal of Miracle Mop creator Joy Mangano in JOY.  In the Drama category, Brie Larson would win Actress, Motion Picture Drama for her work in Toronto-made ROOM.

Kate Winslet won her fourth Golden Globe tonight in the Supporting Actress, Motion Picture category for her work in STEVE JOBS.  Film industry icon Sylvester Stallone also would receive a long-overdue Golden Globe for his work in CREED, the latest in the storied Rocky franchise.  The star-studded audience would give him a standing ovation after a career which has spanned over 45 years.

Lady Gaga gave a big shock winning Best Actress in a Limited TV Series or Movie for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL.  “I wanted to be an actress before a singer, but music came to me first”, she told the audience, comparing the feeling of winning to being Cher in Moonstruck.

Taraji P. Henson caused quite a stir after winning Actress in a TV Series Drama, EMPIRE.  Her outspoken character Cookie Lyons came out a bit as she was rushed along to finish her acceptance speech quickly.  “I’ve waited 20 years for this – you gonna have to wait”, she replied.  After arriving on-stage, she also told someone to step off the train on her dress.

Receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award was Denzel Washington, who appeared on-stage with his family and despite needing his reading glasses, refused them.

Classic Hollywood looks would prevail on the Red Carpet tonight, with Actresses opting for elegance.  Favourite looks included a custom gold Calvin Klein dress on Brie Larson, Jennifer Lawrence in a hip and back-revealing red Dior piece, Amy Adams in a blood-orange Versace number and Lady Gaga channeling Marilyn Monroe in a black Versace dress also.  Cate Blanchett and Co-Star Rooney Mara delivered a bit more edge with tassels and lace in Givenchy and Alexander McQueen respectively.

As for the gents, Ryan Gosling would reign king in a sharp white Ralph Lauren tuxedo outshining his ultra-famous The Big Short Co-Star Brad Pitt.  Rami Malek, star of Mr. Robot also looked perfect in a Dior suit.

 Click here to see the complete list of Winners!

(Photo credit: Getty Images)

I so miss Lady Gaga doing what she does best – dance pop. Chic‘s I Want Your Love is one of my favourite tracks of all time. Gaga and Tom Ford have teamed together for his Spring/Summer 2016 collection and she recorded a cover of the Disco Classic and even appears in a promotional video directed by Nick Knight for the collection featuring a roster of beauty – all sporting Ford on an electrifying dancing runway.

See the Masterpiece Video!

Sooo goodddd.

(Photo/video credit: Tom Ford)

So the anticipating begins! We’ve been waiting forever to see something of Lady Gaga in the upcoming season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY and although this isn’t much, this reveals some clues. We see a bedazzled hand ringing the Hotel Reception bell, a sign of more to come!

See the Teaser:

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL premieres this October!

(Photo/video credit: FX)

Brace yourselves for Michelle Treacy. The Ottawa-born Singer/Songwriter first came to our attention when Lady Gaga brought her on-stage to perform Born This Way on the Montreal leg of her ArtRave Tour last year. Several took notice of her daring fashion sense and natural charisma. After some gigs south of the Border including the very Bar which Lady Gaga once gigged at, The Bitter End, she soon would find herself signed to Sony Music Canada, with worldwide distribution, signing the papers recently at their North York office.

Many will note Treacy is taking a similar approach to that of Lady Gaga in building her foundation and we caught-up with her after a one-song surprise performance at storied Crews & Tangos in Toronto’s Village. She was amazingly nice to stop for a chat afterwards.  She tells us her debut Album is nearing completion with a debut Single and additional surprises to come shortly.  Treacy was spotted with her BFF, Designer Adrian Wu, both dressed in style. Treacy while in Toronto is known to frequent local Gay Bars and hotspots like Soho House. She was a little famished after some intense dancing tonight and was spotted at Hero Certified Burgers at Church x Wellesley after her gig.

Check out We Want It All:

We loved chatting with her and she even posed for a few Photos, showing off her amazing street style.

Our Snap:

Loved meeting the talented emerging Recording Artist, @michelletreacyy. Girl is on the verge of something huge! #MichelleTreacy

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 9, 2015 at 11:29pm PDT

Stay tuned. Treacy is a new Artist we are watching closely!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

The Pop Sensation known as Lady Gaga returns to Toronto once again this Wednesday at Air Canada Centre for her Artrave Tour. Since she had a bit of time off, she decided to make her way to Toronto for a bit of relaxation.

Yesterday she was spotted by fans shopping around Yorkville, but today she took a minute to greet fans before boarding her bus to Buffalo for her show tonight at First Niagara Center. Fans, Monsters as she calls them, delighted at the sight of her French Bulldog Puppy, Asia. The near-30-degree weather couldn’t hold Gaga back from dressing warmly, completely unphased by the humidity.

Gaga performed at Ottawa Blues Fest last week and supported Jazz Legend Tony Bennett at the Montreal Jazz Festival last week. She is prepping the release of a Duets Album with Bennett titled Cheek to Cheek after they had great results with a rendition of The Lady is a Tramp on his Duets II Disc. That Album hits stores September 2014.

A new batch of tickets have been released for Lady Gaga‘s Artrave Show Wednesday in case you missed out!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

YASSSSSSSSSSSSS!  Although it took quite a while for it to surface, this self-directed Video, errr… I mean Artpop Film, is the proper re-introduction the World deserved, to Lady Gaga.  After multiple misfires, she certainly took her time and did it right and this Clip for gender-bending new Single G.U.Y. is absolute perfection.  Undoubtedly, the best Music Video I’ve seen in quite some time.

Although it poses a challenge to make Music Videos for each individual Track featured in this Montage of Tracks, Gaga gives us a bit of each in this out-of-this-World exploration of Versace, High Fashion, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, a god named Andy Cohen and breathtaking Choreography.  This is the Lady Gaga we fell in love with and as a huge Fan myself, I feel incredible validation having stood by our Mother Monster.  Floored.

Without further ado, you must feast your eyes on this Masterpiece:

Download ARTPOP on iTunes here.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)

Back in 2004 I remember being so totally obsessed with Robert Rodriguez‘s Adaptation of Frank Miller‘s SIN CITY. I had the Poster on my wall and I may have called-in a Sickie at work to watch it. Although it took nine frickin’ years to happen, its long-awaited Sequel is well on its way and just released is the Trailer for SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR!

Synopsis:
The Town’s most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more reviled inhabitants.

Cast (including many returning Members) includes: Josh Brolin, Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson, Jaime King, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dennis Haysbert, Jamie Chung, Bruce Willis, Eva Green, Julia Garner, Ray Liotta, Juno Temple, Jeremy Piven and Stacey Keach. Did I mention Lady Gaga makes an appearance? Those of us scratching heads at her Muppets Holiday Special Collabo with Gordon-Levitt, might understand a little bit better now.

Watch below:

eOne Films and Dimension Films release SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR on Friday, August 22, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Dimenson Films)

VVS Films, Touchwood PR and Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win a MACHETE KILLS Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack with an ultra-rare Signed Poster from Machete himself, Danny Trejo!

Official Synopsis:
Machete is conscripted into the services of the U.S. Government by the President himself in order to hunt down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

The star-studded MACHETE KILLS stars Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Amber Heard, Jessica Alba, Sofia Vergara, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga and Mel Gibson. Yes, you read right. This is Lady Gaga‘s acting debut and her performance cannot be missed!

Official Artwork:

Watch the Trailer below:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook.  Share with your Friends on Facebook and double your chances!  Contest is open to Readers within Canada only.

Good luck.

VVS Films release MACHETE KILLS on DVD, Blu-ray, Digital Download and Video-on-Demand Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

Official Website: machetekills.ca
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Twitter Hashtag: #MacheteKills

(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)