Do you think your child is the next Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber? Would you like a chance to help them break into the music industry but also make sure they stay grounded? Well, your child has a shot at stardom when YTV's hit series The Next Star travels across Canada in search of the next pop … [Read more...]
Carey vs. Minaj Throwdown – Everyone Has An Opinion
As most of you have probably heard by now, sparks are flying between new American Idol judges Mariah Carey (42) and Nicki Minaj (29). And I don't meet the loving kind. In case you've missed it, Minaj apparently threatened to "knock out" Carey at the North Carolina auditions for the show. TMZ has … [Read more...]
It’s On! Mariah vs. Britney
These days, it's not enough to just be a plain ol' diva. You've got to be a tv judge too! Confirming recent rumours, Mariah Carey has officially signed on as a judge replacing Jennifer Lopez on the fifteenth season of American Idol. "I'm so excited to be joining Idol" Mariah said via phone … [Read more...]
JLo says “Adios”
Jennifer Lopez has confrimed today that she is following in Steven Tyler's coattails and leaving "American Idol". Calling into Ryan Seacrest's radio talk-show today Lopez said: "The time has come for me to get back to the things that I do...We had an amazing run." Hmm...does this mean we have … [Read more...]
From Stratford to Idol
Aaron Walpole: Small Town Boy Making it Big With another season of American Idol about to begin, I thought I'd check in with my favourite Canadian Idol, Aaron Walpole. He really is "just a small town boy", but he's torn up stages from Charlottetown to Vancouver, winning … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, May 21, 2009
In National News: Abduction accused leads police on search for girl's body (National Post)In our opinion: Terri-Lynne McClintic is helping police locate Tori Stafford's body. We hope, for the family's sake, that there will be closure soon. Girl, 5, survives shooting in north Toronto (Globe and … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, April 6, 2009
In National News: Eastern Health 'should be shot' over cancer test handling: Williams (CBC)In our opinion: Cancer is unbelievably distressing to both patients and families; to have to deal with the uncertainty of flawed or missed laboratory tests is simply wrong. Unemployment to peak in 2010, board … [Read more...]
Some Adam and Allison and Kris American Idol Awesomeness And a Little Robbie Rotten
I have always been a big American Idol fan. I prefer it after Hollywood week when we know we've got some talent instead of the whole making fun and laughing at people part. I have to change the channel or cover my eyes during those bits.But now, this season, we are seeing some of the most amazing … [Read more...]
The Little Things: What I’m Loving Right Now
The driving, the cooking, the bedtime...it's all good but sometimes a little monotonous. In my experience, it's very important to pepper my day with little treats that make life comforting and more fun. Here are some of the things that are making me smile right … [Read more...]
Battle of the Moms – Megan, Lil, and Alexis Grace
This year's American Idol doesn't only offer some really great talent but it also offers some insight into what I consider to be somewhat of a disturbing trend. This year there are three very talented young women who also happen to be moms competing for the American Idol title. Now don't worry, … [Read more...]