Toronto Film Festival 2009
By Jeff Harris - Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 0 Comments
Isabella Rossellini was the first star to touch down in Toronto for the 2009…
Isabella Rossellini was the first star to touch down in Toronto for the 2009 Film Festival. She brought along hand made props of a fishing vessel, a school of anchovies and 11 animal penises – all which are a part of her film “Green Porno: Scandalous Sea” screening at the Royal Ontario Museum. Expect more stars to flood into town tomorrow when the festival officially kicks off.
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Photo Gallery: Hot Concerts
By Jeff Harris - Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 4:36 PM - 0 Comments
Indie pop darlings Of Montreal spare no expense with their live show, complete with…
Indie pop darlings Of Montreal spare no expense with their live show, complete with feather machine, glitter, red body paint, and lots of shaving cream. Other recent concerts include Patti Smith’s intimate appearance at the Gardiner Museum and Metric’s electric set on the Toronto Island. If you can’t make it out to the venues, follow the link below and it’s almost like you’re there…
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Photo Gallery: Toronto Film Festival 2008
By Jeff Harris - Monday, September 15, 2008 at 12:18 PM - 0 Comments
Brad Pitt was the paparazzi money shot at the Toronto International Film Festival for…
Brad Pitt was the paparazzi money shot at the Toronto International Film Festival for the third year in a row. Who noticed that his movie Burn After Reading was entirely skippable? The real stars of the festival were Ben Kingsley and Rose McGowan from the powerful Fifty Dead Men Walking, and Freida Pinto from the stunning Slumdog Millionaire.
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Photo Gallery: MuchMusic Awards 2008
By Jeff Harris - Monday, June 16, 2008 at 4:44 PM - 0 Comments
Thunder, lightning, and a monsoon-type storm may have shut down the red carpet procession,…
Thunder, lightning, and a monsoon-type storm may have shut down the red carpet procession, but the rest of the 19th annual MuchMusic awards went off without a hitch. Perez Hilton, Rihanna, and New Kids On The Block (!) were among those there to celebrate.
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Photo Gallery: Barbie Vs. Bratz
By Jeff Harris - Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 11:34 AM - 0 Comments
There’s a cat fight in the toy aisle!!! The world’s top doll companies are…
There’s a cat fight in the toy aisle!!! The world’s top doll companies are in a nasty legal battle for money and market share. What the battle between Barbie and the Bratz would have looked like on the playground—a photo essay (of sorts).
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Video Gallery: Chatelaine Gala
By Jeff Harris - Monday, April 7, 2008 at 1:09 PM - 0 Comments
Jeff Harris goes behind the scenes
Cover models Debbie Travis, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, Monika Schnarre and more help Chatelaine celebrate 80 years at the Windor Arms Hotel in Toronto. Editorial director Lise Ravary explains why they don’t hire models under 25 and Editor-in-chief Maryam Sanati explains how Chatelaine was breaking ground for women — in 1953.
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Video Gallery: SXSW 2008
By Jeff Harris - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 5:26 PM - 0 Comments
Jeff Harris goes behind the scenes
Brian from Holy Fuck confesses that he sometimes fibs to “nice old ladies,” Cadence Weapon tells us why Paul McCartney tops his record collection, and Jason Collett explains how Austin is the “blueberry in the tomato soup” of Texas. See a Hanson concert from the boys’ point of view, and get proof that pop star Robyn can sing despite her band’s equipment meltdown.
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Photo Gallery: SXSW 2008
By Jeff Harris - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 11:45 AM - 0 Comments
The hottest musicians have once again flocked to Austin, Texas for 2008′s South By…
The hottest musicians have once again flocked to Austin, Texas for 2008′s South By Southwest festival. Check out The Donna’s lighting up the stage at Emo’s and the guys from illScarlet giving their beer a bath. Other artists featured include Billy Bob Thornton, The Constantines, and Holy Fuck, one of Lou Reed’s new favourite bands.
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Photo Gallery: Havana Film Festival
By Jeff Harris - Monday, December 17, 2007 at 5:23 PM - 0 Comments
Retro theatres, vintage cars, and a total lack of American paparazzi — it’s long…
Retro theatres, vintage cars, and a total lack of American paparazzi — it’s long way from the over-hyped Hollywood film festivals you’re used to seeing in the rest of the world. The Havana Film Festival enticed only one major film star (Gael García Bernal), but still had plenty of charm as it celebrated its 29th year.
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Video Gallery: The Polaris Prize
By Jeff Harris - Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 1:06 PM - 0 Comments
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The country’s most acclaimed indie rock musicians came together in Toronto for food, booze and the chance to win an oversized $20,000 cheque. The night’s big winner? Patrick Watson!
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Video Gallery: Toronto Film Festival 2007
By Jeff Harris - Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 1:07 PM - 0 Comments
Jeff Harris goes behind the scenes
Check out 10 short films that showcase the eclectic mix of the Toronto International Film Festival. UK import Sam Riley talks about singing in the shower, Eddie Vedder plays at the premiere of Phil Donahue’s film “Body of War,” and an autograph hunter tries to get a “scratch or two” — before getting his moment in the spolight.
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Photo Gallery: Toronto Film Festival 2007
By Jeff Harris - Friday, September 14, 2007 at 5:23 PM - 0 Comments
The stars just seem to shine brighter north of the border. Exclusive pictures of…
The stars just seem to shine brighter north of the border. Exclusive pictures of celebrities on the red carpet and in their own habitat (aka hotel rooms) at the 2007 Toronto Film Festival. Check out Matt Damon, Jennifer Garner, George Clooney and Brad Pitt — erm, with an itchy nose.
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Photo Gallery: Belly
By Jeff Harris - Monday, July 23, 2007 at 3:42 PM - 0 Comments
Maclean’s recently spent some time trailing Ottawa rapper Belly, on route to his gig…
Maclean’s recently spent some time trailing Ottawa rapper Belly, on route to his gig at Canada’s Wonderland’s Summer Rush concert. Slotted between The Venga Boys and Enrique Iglesias, Canada’s very own gangsta rapper showed the crowd who’s leading The Revolution.
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Photo Gallery: MuchMusic Awards 2007
By Jeff Harris - Monday, June 18, 2007 at 2:16 PM - 0 Comments
Stars pull out all the stops to make an impression at the MuchMusic Video…
Stars pull out all the stops to make an impression at the MuchMusic Video Awards. Jay Manual, of Canada’s Next Top Model, sports a “fierce” hat to the annual show and Tara Reid looks bright and beautiful (seriously). We’ve also got pics of Alexisonfire, Sum 41, Hilary Duff and Fergie.
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Video Gallery: Toronto Film Festival 2006
By Jeff Harris - Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 12:03 PM - 0 Comments
Jeff Harris goes behind the scenes
The 2006 festival gallery is choc-o-bloc full of celebrities, including British talent James McAvoy, and everyone’s favourite “Khasakstani” tourist, Borat. Entourage star Adrien Grenier tells us about schmoozing at the fest over wine. And the ever-ambitious autograph hound gets to share a moment with Pierce Brosnan.
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Photo Gallery: Toronto Film Festival 2006
By Jeff Harris - Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 1:51 PM - 0 Comments
Juilette Binoche epitomized the “blonde bombshell” look at Breaking and Entering
premiere, along with…
Juilette Binoche epitomized the “blonde bombshell” look at Breaking and Entering
premiere, along with co-star Jude Law — who had an impish grin for festival paparrazzi. The Dixie Chicks came to town with a hot documentary that followed the backlash after their dig at President George Bush. From Ashton Kutcher to Zach Braff, see all the celebs that invaded Toronto this past September. -
Video Gallery: MuchMusic Awards 2006
By Jeff Harris - Friday, June 23, 2006 at 12:02 PM - 8 Comments
Jeff Harris goes behind the scenes
Sixteen videos from the red carpet and behind the scenes of the 2006 MMVA’s. Canadian starlet Elisha Cuthbert says that MuchMusic will always have a place in her heart and her favourite classic VJ, Rick (“the Temp”) tells us about his most memorable awards show moment. Plus clips of Nelly Furtado, Kardinall Offishall and three of Canada’s most well-known MP’s.
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Photo Gallery: MuchMusic Awards 2006
By Jeff Harris - Monday, June 19, 2006 at 1:37 PM - 0 Comments
Beautiful Rihanna gives her Canadian fans some attention, Hedley gives their fans a bit…
Beautiful Rihanna gives her Canadian fans some attention, Hedley gives their fans a bit more than they bargained for and Nick Lachey sings his post-breakup heart out. Check out even more highlights from MuchMusic’s annual event in Toronto’s entertainment district.
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Video Gallery: SXSW Music 2006
By Jeff Harris - Monday, March 27, 2006 at 11:58 AM - 0 Comments
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Even in Austin, TX, we managed to find some Canadiana. Edmonton rapper Cadence Weapon compares maple syrup to southern BBQ sauce, the Flaming Lips teach us about the aurora borealis and we get a sneak peek of Swollen Members’ tour bus. Plus clips of live performances from Morrissey, the Beastie Boys and Metric.
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Photo Gallery: SXSW Music 2006
By Jeff Harris - Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 1:26 PM - 0 Comments
Get a feel for the deep South with pictures onstage and on the streets…
Get a feel for the deep South with pictures onstage and on the streets of the Lone Star state. The Beastie Boys, Neil Young, Morrissey and Lady Sovereign are just a few of the hundreds of acts that took over Austin, TX.
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Video Gallery: Maclean's Gala
By Jeff Harris - Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 11:48 AM - 0 Comments
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Maclean’s celebrates it’s 100th birthday — and relaunch — with pinache. Canadian celebrities and literatti came out for a night on the town, and to offer their opinion on the magazine’s redesign. Our 15 videos include clips from Kim Catrall, Conrad Black, former premier Brian Tobin, and more.
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Video Gallery: Toronto Film Festival 2005
By Jeff Harris - Friday, September 23, 2005 at 3:35 PM - 0 Comments
Jeff Harris goes behind the scenes
Nova Scotia’s Trailer Park Boys can’t stop talking about “drinking, smoking” and Viggo Mortenson gets a little lesson on NHL regalia (hint: the “C” stands for Canadiens). Canadian actor / director Don McKeller had two mini-films in the festival which were both shot on a cell phone. The Toronto Film Festival celebrates it’s 30th year, and here are 30 “short films” that celebrate the festival!
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Photo Gallery: MuchMusic Awards 2005
By Jeff Harris - Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 1:23 PM - 0 Comments
MuchMusic’s 2005 Video Awards brought out some of the biggest stars of the year,…
MuchMusic’s 2005 Video Awards brought out some of the biggest stars of the year, ok, and some not so huge stars, too (see: Rob and Amber of Survivor fame). Carmen Electra, Sum 41, and Ashlee Simpson are just some of the celebs that partied at the station’s famed headquarters. The night’s big winners included The Killers, Kalan Porter, and Billy Talent.
