Stories written by Marc Andrew
Hanson made their major label debut in 1997 and the band of brothers took the world with just one song. “MMMBop” reached the #1 chart position in over 25 countries and earned the siblings two Grammy nominations. Fifteen years later, Hanson is still on the international radar and currently touring the world in support of their fifth studio album, […]
Sebastian Pigott is best known for playing the role of fan-favorite Kai Booker on CBC’s Being Erica. He also left a mark on audiences after starring in the gruesome opening death scene of Saw 3D. And then who could forget how the actor/singer-songwriter first caught the nation’s eye as a top 10 finalist on Canadian Idol season […]
Bradley Gregg is a big little star. The actor built a bright career performing the heck out of the supporting roles he takes on, like his part in the 1986 classic Stand By Me. Twenty-six years later Bradley’s still recognized for his role in this adaptation of Stephen King’s novel The Body. You’ve also seen Bradley […]
Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Emma Caulfield returns to the realm of the supernatural as a guest star in the hit fairy tale drama Once Upon A Time. The Buffy veteran, who played the ex-vengeance demon Anya, takes on the role of the cannibal witch in the Hansel and Gretel story, and she was more than happy to do […]
Jan 14 2012 | Posted in
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Actress, producer, director, model, writer and on again, off again singer-songwriter. What’s left on Jennifer Love Hewitt’s to-do list? “I’d love to sing a duet with Bonnie Raitt,” Jennifer answers. “She’s a rock n roll goddess.”
Jan 7 2012 | Posted in
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176 Stanton Street has become a landmark in pop music history. Before The Fame, the glamour, the paparazzi and all her little monsters, Lady Gaga was writing songs out of this one-bedroom apartment in Manhatten’s Lower East Side. These tunes made way for some of the biggest pop anthems the world knows today. “I wrote so much music in that place,” Lady Gaga remembers. […]
Dec 30 2011 | Posted in
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Being Human returns with a new, highly anticipated season and from the looks of the teaser it’s going to be a monstrous good time. Meaghan Rath, who stars as earthbound ghost girl Sally Malik, remembers being at home in LA when she got the news. “I woke up from a nap to a bunch of emails saying […]
Are Rihanna and Drake collaborating on more than just music? The rumors have been flying for three years now. Drake takes a second to set things straight for those who care. “She’s an amazing talent. We’re just great friends. She’s a phenomenal person, that’s all I can say,” Drake insists.
Dec 13 2011 | Posted in
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Hometown Beatdown, aka Brandon Williams, is kicking off 2012 with a brand new EP. The Whitby, Ontario native is chasing his 2010 homemade 5-track debut, Piece of that Peace with the fresh single “Gold and Denim.” Co-written by Dragonette drummer Joel Stouffer and featuring the vocals of frontwoman Martina Sorbara, “Gold and Denim” is a glimpse at what […]
“I remember making my first recording, Universe, and getting a taste of what you can do in the studio. I got bitten by the bug and I knew I had to record again,” Sarah Slean smiles as she thinks of 1997. Today, the Toronto-based pianist is touring the nation in support of her sixth studio album […]
“This is bad-ass breaking wine glasses cabaret!” laughs Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls. Eleven years ago the pianist found an accomplice in drummer Brian Viglione, and the duo’s been rocking to a beat of their own ever since. “This isn’t a chick in a sequence dress, Cole Porter show tunes,” Amanda adds. It’s “Brechtian punk cabaret,” a tag coming […]
Angela Galuppo has a flourishing television career. Just this year she’s landed roles in the Syfy acclaimed series Being Human and in the latest police drama Against the Wall. Angela’s also lent her voice to the popular Assassin’s Creed video games and several animated children programs. Now the Montrealer is stepping up her game and fronting the jazz/pop fusion […]
Jeremy Fisher cleaned house at the 8th Annual Hamilton Music Awards last night. The singer snagged Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Best Video. And it’s all thanks to his praised third album, Flood. Accepting his awards, Jeremy acknowledged his roots and mentioned how thrilled he was to have returned home for […]
Talk about quitting while you’re ahead. With millions of albums sold, chart topping singles around the world and enough awards and nominations to fill a Universal Music warehouse, what better time to bow out? “It’s the first time in our career that we have this type of success,” says the Black Eyed Peas boss man, will.i.am. […]
Nov 20 2011 | Posted in
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International electronic dance heavyweights Dirty Vegas made a triumphant return with their third studio album Electric Love earlier this year. The Grammy Award-winning trio rose to fame with their 2002 self-titled debut. The album’s mammoth hit single “Days Go By,” made popular by the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse television advertisement, launched Dirty Vegas’ career to new […]
Howie D of the Backstreet Boys is ready to stand on his own after becoming a pop icon, and selling over 100 million albums with the world renowned boy band. Howie’s solo debut, Back to Me, is available worldwide on November 15 and the singer chose to celebrate the release in Toronto, greeting fans at HMV. […]
Nov 15 2011 | Posted in
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“I love action movies!” Kellan Lutz says grinning like a five year old. The Twilight stud is in seventh heaven and so proud of scoring the role of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, in director Tarsem Singh’s 3D motion picture Immortals. The epic adventure starring Henry Cavill, Stephen Dorff and Mickey Rourke hits theatres Friday, November 11. The action doesn’t […]
Nov 11 2011 | Posted in
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Happy anniversary Hawksley! Ten years ago the eccentric singer-songwriter released Almost a Full Moon, a collection of nontraditional and curious Christmas songs. “It was a record of wondering what the hell was going on in the world. I also wanted to make sure my grandmother knew how important she was to me,” Hawksley says. To […]