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#TRAVEL: BOOK LUDACRIS’ MANSION ON BOOKING.COM
An A-Town adventure awaits! Digital travel leader Booking.com has teamed up with legendary Grammy Award-winning rapper, actor and philanthropist Ludacris for an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime, family-friendly experience at his iconic Atlanta mansion. For just $4.04, a nod to the renowned Atlanta area code, four lucky guests will have the opportunity to stay at Ludacris’ luxurious compound for a two-night stay starting on September 3, 2024, exclusively on Booking.com. This unique getaway offers an immersive experience into Ludacris’ world, featuring his personal touch and favorite family-friendly activities, with the added thrill of meeting Ludacris himself during the stay.
The Ludacris Welcome To Atlanta Summer Send-Off will include an itinerary curated by Ludacris featuring:
- A 2-night stay on Ludacris’ sprawling 22 acre compound, his official residence since 2003.
- A special 30-minute meet and greet with Ludacris, where guests will have an opportunity to chat with the star and take photos.
- Bask in the Atlanta sun, paddleboat on the lake and enjoy a catered BBQ featuring delicious food grilled by a local chef.
- A private screening in a lavish indoor theater, perfect for watching some of Ludacris’ most iconic movies.
- Shoot hoops or serve aces on Ludacris’ private basketball and tennis courts for a friendly game of family competition.
- Feel as if you’ve stepped into the beloved fast car movie franchise scene by getting chauffeured in a luxury ride for the duration of the experience.
- Dinner at one of Ludacris’ favorite French restaurants, Le Bilboquet, in Buckhead with a menu worthy of Ludacris himself.
- Signed copies of Ludacris’ chart-topping albums, Word Of Mouf, Chicken-N-Beer and other favorite goodies to take home as keepsakes.
Almost two-thirds (62%)* of Canadians rank spending quality time as a family as the main motivator for traveling this year and Ludacris’ sprawling Atlanta estate is more than just a home – it’s a family’s paradise! Nestled amidst 22 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, this luxurious home even boasts an indoor movie theater. Outdoors, lucky guests can enjoy a full-size basketball court, tennis court, and a serene lake, perfect for relaxation and recreation.
“I’m excited to be Booking.com’s newest host and welcome guests into my Atlanta home for the ultimate family getaway,” said Ludacris. “As a dad of four kids myself, family time is incredibly important to me, and I’m thrilled to open my home so guests can create unforgettable memories as a family. I’m all about making it easier for everyone to celebrate life’s special moments, and I appreciate how Booking.com makes it easy for everyone to experience the world. It’s going to be epic!”
The Ludacris Welcome To Atlanta Summer Send-Off will become bookable on a first-come, first-served basis for one booker plus three guests on August 28, 2024, at noon ET, for a two-night stay taking place on September 3-5, 2024, priced at only $4.04, an homage to Ludacris’ hometown area code. In addition to the two-night stay, the experience includes a full itinerary curated by Ludacris himself, a dedicated host, and airport transfers through Booking.com to experience Ludacris’ extravagant world.
Members of Booking.com’s loyalty program, Genius, will get even more out of their experience. When booked by a Genius Level 3 member, Ludacris’ Welcome To Atlanta Summer Send-Off will be upgraded to personalized breakfast-in-bed from Ludacris’ favorite local cafe. Unlock Genius Level 1 status by simply creating a Booking.com account and automatically enjoy free lifetime access to exclusive travel rewards, starting from a 10% discount toward hundreds of thousands of accommodations and select car rental options, with even more rewards unlocked with each Genius level progression.
This incredible stay at Ludacris’ A-Town pad is just one example of the many vacation homes and other unique places to stay that Booking.com offers. Whether looking for dreamy beach bungalows, treehouses, houseboats, lakeside cabins or high-end homes, Booking.com has something for everyone. With more than seven million reported listings in homes, apartments and other unique places to stay, and 45% of new listings getting booked within just a week of going live on the world’s leading travel platform, Booking.com knows how to turn hosts into superstars. Ludacris joins the ranks alongside other Booking.com celeb hosts including Martha Stewart, Mariah Carey, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
For more information and for the chance to book check out: Booking.com The Ludacris Welcome To Atlanta Summer Send-Off.
*Methodology: Travel Trends 2024 research commissioned by Booking.com and independently conducted among a sample of adults who took a leisure trip with an overnight stay in the last 12 months, plan to travel in 2024, and are involved in trip planning. The sample comprised of 32,300 respondents across 32 countries and territories (including 2,000 from the US) who were surveyed in January or February 2024
#SPOTTED: LUDACRIS, ASHANTI, AQUA, ACE OF BASE, WHIGFIELD, VENGABOYS, 2 UNLIMITED + MORE IN TORONTO FOR ’90s NOSTALGIA TOUR
The ’90s NOSTALGIA TOUR is back in Vaughan once again this weekend after a brief hiatus last year! The three-day Music Festival set to take place in the parking lot of IMPROVE Canada, brings back some ’90s to early ‘2000s Pop Music legends, giving fans a rare opportunity to see them up close!
Musical Acts like Ludacris, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Aqua, Jenny from Ace of Base, Whigfield, Vengaboys, S Club Party and several more are set to take the stage, delighting their fans in this stopoff of their cross-Canada Tour which has had installments in St. Johns, Abbotsford, Winnipeg and more!
The three-day line-up includes:
Note: Haddaway and Eiffel 65 no longer will able to attend the Festival.
The outdoor event will be taking into consideration safety protocols in providing as safe an experience as possible for attendees. There will be bars, merch booths and food trucks set-up as well!
We were so lucky to spot some of Saturday’s stars arriving, and our teen self is freaking out!
VENGABOYS – one of the most success Dutch groups of all time known for international smash hits “We Like to Party”, “Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!” Original members Kim Sasabone and Denise Post-Van Rijswijk are joined by Robin Pors and Donny Latupeirissa.
AQUA – In 1997 it was impossible to avoid the incredible cultural impact of satirical Pop Jam, “Barbie Girl” thanks to this Danish supergroup! Original members Lene Nystrøm, René Dif and Søren Rasted still are all together! Coincidentally today is the 25th anniversary of their hit single “Roses are Red“! Happy Anniversary!
WHIGFIELD – I was obsessed with the Track “Saturday Night” in 1994 where it achieved global success as a huge hit! “Another Day” and “Think of You” also achieved pop greatness throughout Europe. While Whigfield was born in Denmark, she was and still is based out of Italy.
JENNY BERGGREN OF ACE OF BASE – While Ace of Base has continued to tour in recent years in different incarnations and different members. it is Berggren‘s vocals which win our hearts on pinnacle Pop Classics like “Beautiful Life”, “All That She Wants” and “The Sign”! So thrilled the Swedish Chanteuse is gracing us with her presence.
About ten years ago, we were privileged to meet Ulf Ekberg and Jonas Berggren from the original Ace of Base lineup.
2 UNLIMITED – This Dutch Dance Act, fronted by Rapper Ray Slijngaard, to this day are heard widely, their high energetic bops like “Get Ready For This”, “Twilight Zone” and “No Limits” used as hype songs to get audiences pumped-up at sporting events. Even on his own, it is a treat to see Ray here!
SIMONE DENNY – Toronto-based Dance Act LOVE INC. were a staple on MuchMusic in the ’90s, especially their signature “You’re a Superstar“, but this Frontwoman has continued to enjoy success as a solo act. She is responsible for the iconic “All Things (Just Keep Getting Better)”, theme from QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY.
While we hoped to make it out for the amazing Saturday line-up, we were unable to make it out sadly. Rain however, could not hold us back from having some fun Sunday night. While Ja Rule’s last-minute cancellation left Ashanti having to re-configure her portion of the show to a full set, Toronto’s Kardinal Offishall was more than happy to extend his set a bit further to accommodate. Friends Choclair, Glenn Lewis (in fedora below) and Rascalz even joined him on-stage. Kardinal donned orange as a tribute to Canada’s Indigenous.
Ashanti, looking and sounding even better than she did 20 years ago, delivered a phenomenal set of her hits, braving the rain, and still was able to perform her collaborations with Ja Rule without him physically being there. She tells the audience she soon will be inducted on the Walk of Fame!
By the time Ludacris had hit the stage around 11:30 PM – yes the party went on late – the crowd already had been worked-up with the rain continuing to pour. The Rap legend delivered a spirited set spanning his catalog of hits and told the audience he almost didn’t make it past the border, but alas he delivered the goods as the evening’s main headliner!
Some highlights:
More about the ‘90s NOSTALGIA TOUR here. Hoping this will be an annual tradition!
An amazing time attending as a VIP! Can’t wait till next year!
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “SHOW DOGS”
This is all sorts of yasss! The new Trailer for SHOW DOGS which before today we didn’t realize we needed! 🐶🐕🐩
Synopsis:
Starring Will Arnett, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Natasha Lyonne, Jordin Sparks, Gabriel Iglesias, Shaquille O’Neal, Alan Cumming, and Stanley Tucci, SHOW DOGS is a family comedy about the unlikely pairing of a human detective (Arnett) and his canine partner (voice of Chris “Ludacris” Bridges), who has to go undercover at the world’s most exclusive dog show to solve his biggest case yet.
See the Trailer:
eOne Films release SHOW DOGS Friday, May 18, 2018.
(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS”
Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to see this spring’s most-awaited Blockbuster, THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS. Screenings take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 as follows:
Toronto 7:00 PM Scotiabank Theatre Toronto IMAX
Vancouver 7:00 PM Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
Montreal 7:30 PM Cinema Banque Scotia Montreal
Edmonton 7:00 PM Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton
Calgary 7:00 PM Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum
Ottawa 7:00 PM Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa tbc
Winnipeg 7:00 PM SilverCity St.
Synopsis:
The eighth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise has Dom (Vin Diesel), Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), Roman (Tyrese Gibson), Tej (Ludacris) and Luke (Dwayne Johnson) settling into their new team dynamic, without Brian (Paul Walker) or Mia (Jordana Brewster). However, when Dom suddenly betrays them — and sends Luke to jail — to team up with a dangerous criminal terrorist named Cipher (Charlize Theron), their “family” as they know it is thrown into disarray.
The Fast and Furious crew is recruited by a top secret government ops team led by Frank Petty (Kurt Russell), in order to help stop Dom and his new boss from committing unspeakable acts of terror.
See the Trailer:
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Universal Pictures Canada release THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS Friday, April 14, 2017.
(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES ACROSS CANADA TO SEE “FURIOUS 7”
Universal Pictures Canada and Mr. Will want to take you on a high-octane ride to see eagerly-awaited FURIOUS 7! Screenings take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg!
Synopsis:
Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Furious 7. James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined by international action stars new to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey, Nathalie Emmanuel and Kurt Russell. Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel and Michael Fottrell return to produce the film written by Chris Morgan.
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See the exclusive Canadian Trailer:
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Universal Pictures Canada release FURIOUS 7 on Friday, April 3, 2015.
(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)
#FIRSTLOOK: “FURIOUS 7” OFFICIAL TRAILER
Cars on parachutes, literal cliffhangers, buses rolling over, guns and explosions! This is just about what we’d expect of FURIOUS 7 and this hot new Trailer absolutely delivers nothing but pure adrenaline. Fans of the franchise will be ecstatic and it makes us so happy to see the late Paul Walker featured so prominently here.
See the action-packed Trailer here:
Official Synopsis:
Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Fast & Furious 7. James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined by international action stars new to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey and Kurt Russell. Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel and Michael Fottrell return to produce the film written by Chris Morgan.
Also, check-out the brand new Poster for FURIOUS 7 below:
Universal Pictures Canada release FURIOUS 7 on Friday, April 3, 2015.
(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures)
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