Is there anything better than celebrities getting behind a good cause? Only when that cause means they are pouring buckets of ice water on themselves! If you have yet to hear about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, here it is in a nutshell. The challenge is in support of the ALS Association and aims … [Read more...]
What Is Your Biggest Fear?
Are you afraid of the dark? public speaking? crowds? bugs? maybe FOMO (fear of missing out)? Whatever your fear, you're invited to join in the Fearless Challenge. The Canadian Cancer Society has just launched this new online fundraiser that dares everyone to confront their own fears to help those … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: EXLEY for news and buzz!
You know when you just want to escape life even for a few brief moments? Or you have some time waiting at the Hockey arena with the kid? We all have our mobile devices and the convenience of having information at our fingertips is great for these moments. This week's app feature is EXLEY. It's the … [Read more...]
How Chris Hadfield Sees the World
There are so many words that describe astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield. Awesome and inspiring are the first two that come to mind. He had the honour of being the first Canadian to walk in space and his credentials are are long. If you'd like to see what this one Canadian has done, link here … [Read more...]
Hanging out in Chef Michael Smith’s Kitchen!
We arrived at Chef Michael Smith's house in PEI. It's a very tall property as you would expect. There are old and colourful buoys strung from the well-constructed tree fort just to the side of the driveway. A quick glance around and you can tell that this is a home and not just a house. At the end … [Read more...]
Gloria Vanderbilt: The Artist
Gloria Vanderbilt is a fashion icon. She was the first to use a name to "brand" a pair of jeans. I remember them as being my first real designer jeans. Everyone just had to have them. You may also already know that Ms. Vanderbilt was born into a wealthy and influential family -- one that … [Read more...]
Who Said What – Top Five Celeb Quotes of the Week
It's Friday and it's been a bad week of weather here in Toronto which has us all in a gloomy mood. Luckily, it's been an entertaining week because celebs have said many entertaining things. Let's do a recap of my fave five, shall we? "Divorce is not an option." Singer Miranda Lambert … [Read more...]
Gwyneth Paltrow’s New Cookbook Not to Everyone’s Taste
Stop the presses. Gwyneth Paltrow (40) has written a new book. The actress-fashionista-rock star wife-mother-GOOP owner's, latest cook book is called "It's All Good: Easy Recipes That Will Make You LOOK GOOD and FEEL GREAT" and it's already number one on the Amazon best-selling books list. Let … [Read more...]
Gosling Going on Hiatus
Ladies, better enjoy the upcoming Ryan Gosling films this year, as it may be a while before we see any more. In an interview with Associated Press, Gosling (32) confessed he's looking to take a break from acting. "I've been doing it too much. I've lost perspective on what I'm doing. I think … [Read more...]
TIFF Gifting Lounge Series: NKPR’s IT Lounge
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has taken over the downtown core and the celebrities are steadily streaming in. There's no shortage of parties and events to keep A-listers and the public hopping for the next couple of weeks. In addition to this high profile festival there's … [Read more...]