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Showing posts with label toronto. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toronto. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Cake Does Toronto Pride Parade!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Chris Bosh Spotted In The Hamptons
Well this is a rather pleasant surprise.
NBA star Chris Bosh was spotted looking rather posh, with no tears in sight. A stark contrast to our last sighting after the Miami Heat player had to use his team-mates as crutches after the Heat fell to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals.
The occasion? Bosh and wife Adrianne were on hand looking like members of the country club at the opening of Gallery Valentine in the East Hamptons. Nice to see Bosh fully recovered. Also, just a side note, I love that even in heels Adrianna is still about 3 feet shorter than Bosh.
(Source: shesoMajor)
Local Talent of The Week: Hector Mateer
Hector Mateer! The Toronto Native is bringing in a little bit of soulful yet hardcore rap to the city. His new song “One O’clock Two O’clock” shows a Toronto side, the chilling side of Toronto with a little mix of 90’s soul in the beat. The song is FIRE and I really recommend ya’ll check it out and follow the man on twitter @HectorDontLoveU Be sure to check out more of his music at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheInnercitytv
Here’s a link to his latest video “One O’clock Two O’clock”: http://youtu.be/b5UUpam1of0
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Rachel McAdams Rides the TTC!
Rachel McAdams, famous for her roles in The Notebook and Mean Girls, was spotted riding the rocket this past weekend. Rumour has it she has a home with her brother in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood. She was seen on the subway with her current boyfriend and Midnight in Paris co-star Michael Sheen. According to an onlooker the two were “making out” and “hugging”. The onlooker later snapped a picture and posted it on Twitter.
Friday, June 24, 2011
RiRi Shows More than a Little Skin for Canadian Tour
Rihanna looks sexy in a vibrant multi- coloured bikini while preforming across Canada for her LOUD tour. It seems like Rhianna’s wardrobe motto for this tour was, “go big or go home.” The “What’s My Name” singer rocked the stage in over the top outfits. She tweeted about it by saying, “Rockin the red @rihanna look :) concert in Ottawa tonight what up!”
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Toronto-born Artist Signed to Kanye's Record Label
The recent signing of Nigerian artist D'Banj to American Kanye West's record label, highlights that more African artists are starting to get recognized Internationally in the music industry.
Nigerian-Canadian artist TolumiDE (pronounced toe-lu-mee-day), born Tolulope Olumide is no exception. TolumiDE's is a rising African talent, and known in the indie Canadian music industry for her many years as a member of Canada's all female music group 'Woman Ah Run Tings', that had a number of music videos on the top charts of Much Music.
Since her solo career began, TolumiDE has had much success, especially with her music video for her first debut single "My Love". It is continuously on rotation on major African and European music video television networks such as MTV Base, Channel, Trace, Gospel Music Channel, MBOA TV, AMET TV, TelAfric TV, Nigezie, One Gospel TV and more. TolumiDE has graced the stage with such artists as Salief Keita, Tuface Idibia, P-Square, D'Banj and more.
TolumiDE was born in Toronto, Canada but raised in Lagos,Nigeria with her family, and currently resides in Washington, DC, which makes her what most young African are, a true Global Citizen. Her music is a fusion of R&B, Afro-pop, and Contemporary Gospel, with album filled of inspirational and uplifting songs. TolumiDE's debut album "My Love" is available on itunes, Amazon, Cd Baby and TolumiDE's official website, www.tolumidemusic.com
TolumiDE recently released her second single off her album entitled "Specialty", and has launched a social media campaign for the public, to endorse self-esteem, self-empowerment and highlight hidden talents, that we all possess.
To learn more on the campaign please visit this link:
Listen to "Specialty" with the following link:
TolumiDE currently has a list of nominations for awards around the globe:
Nigeria Entertainment Awards (New York, USA)
Voting opens June 17th http://www.nigeriaentawards.com/
1. Best U.S. Female Based Artist of the year
Africa Gospel Music Awards (London, UK)
Voting currently open at http://www.africagospelawards.com/
1. Best Song
2. Discovery of the Year
3. Best Artist/ (USA)
Nigerian Promoters Association (Atlanta, USA)
Voting currently open at http://www.npa-usa.com/#!award-categories
1. BEST GOSPEL MUSICIAN
2. BEST FEMALE MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Talent of The Week!
@IamJtune
The Toronto native just came out with a new music video for his song “Don’t go away”. Make sure you check the video out which was directed by @DukeyDukes; another Toronto native! The video is hot! It depicts a man “Jtune” who is caught cheating on his girlfriend through a text message and the girl decides to leave him, so now he’s begging her to forgive him and not leave him because he loves her. Like I said the video is FIRE so make sure you spread the link and support our local artists!!!! Check the video out here:
Aretha Franklin Scheduled to hit Toronto for FREE concert!
The legendary Soul singer, Aretha Franklin will be preforming at this years' TD Toronto Jazz Festival. This will be one of the first concerts for the 69 year old singer since her recovery from surgery earlier this year. She has assured her health is better and she is ready to hit the stage with her classic songs like ‘Respect,’ ‘I Never Loved a Man’, and ‘Chain of Fools’. Franklin is scheduled to hit the stage this Friday, June 24th at the Toronto Metro Hall. Other acts expected to perform at this is years' festival are opera star Jessye Norman, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, and Hip-Hop band The Roots. This will mark the 25th anniversary of the festival; with 1,500 artists expected to attend.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Torontonians Go GaGa at MMVA
What better way to kick off the first day of summer in Toronto than with the 2011 MMVAs ? This year, the duties of hosting the event was passed down by last year’s host Miley Cyrus to the magical Wizard of Waverly Place star Selena Gomez.
The show got off to a very high energy start with a performance by the eccentric Lady Gaga. The crowd could not get enough of her theatrical performance followed by Hip-Hop group Far East Movement picking up the energy with their smash, “Like a G6”.
Gaga went home with two awards, one for International Video of the Year for her controversial video ‘Judas’, and the other for UR Fav International Artist. Justin Beiber was another big winner of the night, also taking home two awards. Beiber played it coy when receiving an award from rumoured girlfriend, Selena Gomez, saying, "Selena? Nice to meet you, I'm Justin. You're very beautiful. Maybe we could go out sometime?”
Similar to last year’s MMVAs the show ended with a performance by Lady Gaga, minus the exploding bra! Either way there is no doubting that Toronto could not get enough Gaga.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Corso Italia 2011 in T.O.
July 2 to 3 is a weekend to look forward to here in Toronto. That weekend marks the 14th annual Corso Italia Festival and there are tons of events going on. It's taking place on St. Clair Ave, and there will be lots of great Italian food, along with live music and other festivities. You can look forward to all kinds of music from bands playing everything from Italian, to Brazilian, to salsa and everything in between. There are even rides for the kids! More more info and a complete schedule check out the festival's website.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
MMVA's Are Fast Approaching!
It’s that time again! Toronto’s most anticipated music awards is just around the corner! The Much Music Video Awards will be airing live this Sunday at the Much Music headquarters. The awards will be co-hosted by Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place).
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Alicia Keys is coming to Toronto! ! !
Alicia Keys is one celebrity that I miss seeing a lot of. Rumour has it that ever since she openly stated that "Gangsta Rap" was invented to have black people murk each other her career too a nose dive. OR was it because she got married and more focused on her hubby Swiss Beatz? Either way I'm looking forward to seeing her on stage again at the "Hope Rising" concert in Toronto on May 5th. She is set to perform with Kanaan, Ngozi Paul, D'bi Young and a few other friends. This concert was put together in support of the fight against HIV in Africa. I like that Alicia is always bringing awareness and actions to social issues and I know she hasn't reached her peak yet! Goooo Alicia!
GemBlue
Monday, January 3, 2011
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Little Dragon Tour stops in Toronto Jan 17th, 2011
Little Dragon is an electronic music band, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. It consists of Swedish-Japanese singer Yukimi Nagano (vocals, percussion) and her close high-school friends Erik Bodin (drums), Fredrick Källgren (bass), and Håkan Wirenstrand (keyboards). The first Little Dragon's release was a double A-side 7" single "Twice"/"Test", released on Off The Wall label in 2006. The following year, the band signed with the larger British indie Peacefrog Records and released their debut self-titled album Little Dragon on September 3, 2007.
Since then they have been touring through Europe and also have made music videos for the songs "Test", "Twice", "Constant Surprises", "After the Rain" and "Fortune". The double A-side single "Fortune"/"Blinking Pigs" was released in the UK on January 26, 2009. Their song "Twice" is featured in Season 5 of ABC'sGrey's Anatomy. In late 2009, the group was chosen as one of Beyond Race Magazine's "50 Emerging Artists", resulting in a spot in the publication's
#11 issue as well as an exclusive online Q&A on the magazine's site.
The band's name came from a nickname Yukimi earned in the recordings studios. She would often become frustrated during recording which earned her the nickname "Little Dragon". And when the band decided on a name to go by, the nickname stuck.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
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