Image Credit: Everett CollectionCorey Haim is gone at the age of 38. We can't pretend that we've all followed his career in recent years, but when someone touches your life when you're young - as Haim did with Lucas, which taught us that the strongest kids in school are the ones who walk down that hallway knowing they'll be teased - you'll always have a fondness for them. I interviewed Haim twice in the last five years. The first time was in 2005, when License to Drive hit DVD. He was 33, but I remember him pausing our phone chat to ask his mother for a SunnyD. When I brought up the regret he expressed in his DVD interview over his trademark smirk, he asked his mother if he still does it. He sounded like a child, even in his earnestness. I told him that the director of the film referred to him as "one of the best-driving actors I've ever worked with." His response: "I've always had a knack for hitting the mark perfectly. Even when I'm walking or running, I'm very good at not having to look down. And I've done everything, including snowboarding [in 1996's Snowboard Academy]. That was the hardest to hit my mark on."
The $116.3 Millionopening is only in the US and Canada… the film actually raked in $210.3 Million across the globe its first weekend in theaters. Alice In Wonderland which stars Johnny Depp set the biggest opening record for the first quarter ever beating out Passion of The Christ which opened at $83.8 Million in 2004.
Jonah Hill, Russell Brand and Diddy star in Get Him To The Greek… a comedy about a record company intern (Hill) is hired to accompany out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow (Brand) to a concert at L.A.’s Greek Theater.
Billboard is the new Forbes? According to a list that tries to condense the history of music into the "50 sexiest songs" Olivia Newton John's "Physical" was the sexiest record they could find. Someone send them Lil Kim's greatest hits please, here are the other songs that rounded out the top 1o:
With the "Big" day coming up on Sunday (and knowing that times are tough in the money category) here are some idea's to make it a "win-win"...Click HERE for the scoop...
I'm not one of them...I will skip the Season Premiere of the final Season of LOST...In case you want to tune in and not be "Lost" here is a YOUTUBE "Cole's Notes"...
Solange (B's baby sis) posed a question yesterday on Twitter as to why her older sis has received minimal press after taking home six Grammy awards on Sunday. Beyoncé broke Lauryn Hill's 11-year-old record of the most won by a female.
Check out the people in Hollywood everyone is calling now and let us know your picks to take home the academy's top award on March 7th:
Best Actor
Jeff Bridges in "Crazy Heart" George Clooney in "Up in the Air" Colin Firth in "A Single Man" Morgan Freeman in "Invictus" Jeremy Renner in "The Hurt Locker"
As much of a movie geek I am...there are some movie I just never saw...The original Wall Street is one of them...Better hit up Blockbuster before this new one hits theaters!!
According to the official press release we just received:
The latest presenters announced for Music's Biggest Nightare actor Simon Baker ("The Mentalist"), comedian and TV host Stephen Colbert, rock legend Alice Cooper, nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow, actress Kaley Cuoco ("The Big Bang Theory"), seven-time Grammy and three-time Latin Grammy winner Placido Domingo, actor RobertDowney Jr., three-time Grammy winner Wyclef Jean, Grammy and 17-time Latin Grammy winner Juanes, country artist Miranda Lambert, six-time Grammy winner John Legend, actress/singer Jennifer Lopez, actress/singer Lea Michele ("Glee"), actor Chris O'Donnell ("NCIS: Los Angeles"), pop singer Katy Perry, four-time Grammy winner Lionel Richie, TV and radio host Ryan Seacrest, four-time Grammy winner Seal, Academy Award-winning writer/director Quentin Tarantino and two-time Grammy winner Keith Urban.
Moments ago in San Francisco the Apple CEO unveiled his highly anticipated device that's supposed to change media the way we know it, he's already called it one of his most important projects EVER! The new device to add to your Mac empire gives you access to Apple's just announced iBooks store, HD-TV capability, an internet browser, an onscreen keyboard and only one button on the entire face of it - it's like a giant iPhone the size of your computer keyboard.
When I moved to Calgary 7 1/2 years ago I learned pretty quickly how much Hate/Jealously exists in the "Heart Of The West" for my hometown of T.Dot. They call it the "Centre Of The Universe", hate the Leafs with passion, and all sorts of other stuff I was oblivious to until I traveled westward...It was a bit of a shock & eye opener to say the least...OK, now I know Albertans & Ontarians have their differences BUT after viewing this video, I think it's safe to say that Mayor Dave and his squad at city hall could learn a thing or two...Watch and judge for yourself...
For most shoppers, getting fancy-looking goods at low prices is a good enough reason to buy counterfeit products. But a knockoff is not always a great deal, especially when it comes to counterfeit perfume, because a fake fragrance gets absorbed into the skin.
Counterfeit perfumes may contain urine, bacteria and antifreeze.
"Active ingredients found in counterfeit fragrance include things like urine, bacteria, antifreeze," Valerie Salembier, senior vice president and publisher of Harper's Bazaar, said.
Swizzy and Alicia Keys were down in Hawaii kickin' it for AK's birthday getaway. AK is pictured with a ring on that one particular finger but if it is an engagement ring, we would hope that Swizzy would come more correct than that.
But one scorned mistress allegedly took things one step further - by plastering three cities with massive billboard posters featuring herself with her ex-lover.
YaVaughnie Wilkins, 41, picked out images of herself cuddling up to businessman Charles E. Phillips, an advisor to US President Barack Obama, and then had them made into posters, after he returned to his wife Karen.
She then paid approximately $50,000 each for the billboards - one in New York Times Square, one in Atlanta, and one in San Francisco where Wilkins lives.
Man Buried in Haiti Rubble Uses iPhone to Treat Wounds, Survive
U.S. filmmaker Dan Woolley was shooting a documentary about the impact of poverty in Haiti when the earthquake struck. He could have died, but he ultimately survived with the help of an iPhone first-aid app that taught him to treat his wounds.
After being crushed by a pile of rubble, Woolley used his digital SLR to illuminate his surroundings and snap photos of the wreckage in search of a safe place to dwell. He took refuge in an elevator shaft, where he followed instructions from an iPhone first-aid app to fashion a bandage and tourniquet for his leg and to stop the bleeding from his head wound, according to an MSNBC story.
The guys from the punk bank Blink 182 used to be famous for running around naked. See "What's My Age Again?" from 1999. But the band is getting serious in the wake of the Haiti earthquake, which devastated the island country on Tuesday. The band is selling $15 T-shirts, and donating 100 percent from each sale to the Red Cross.
TODAY, January 18th, is National Help Haiti Day on VIBE 98.5FM.
The day long initiative will be in support of the Red Cross of Canada. VIBE 98.5FM's designated relief organization is the Red Cross because they have the most active relief structure on the ground in Haiti and also to take advantage of the Government of Canada's pledge to match dollars donated.
VIBE 98.5FM's parent company Astral Media has set up a special phone line across Canada that our listeners can call all day on TODAY to make a donation.
As mentioned above donations will be instantly doubled by the government of Canada.
The number is 1-800-869-5158 or you can get more info at REDCROSSDOTCA
Watch this video for some insight as to WHY we as people should help those in Haiti...My only question is WHY do we wait until a disaster occurs to offer any help!?!?!
I don't know if these guys are "good" friends, acquaintances, or what...But Jimmy Kimmel put the boots to Leno last night on LENO'S show...This takes such a huge amount of balls...This is the comedy/late night equivilent of a UFC fight...WOW!!
"Diets are for the birds," she tells Self. "I think you have to eat in a way that makes you feel your best. I include a lot of vegetables and lean protein and fruit and grains in my diet. I'm not a big workout person. Every single day, I tell my girlfriends we're starting a regimen. And then it's, like, ‘Want to get dinner? Want a glass of wine?'"
According to reportsLauren London gave birth to a health 7 pound, 12 ounce, 21 inch long baby boy named Lennox Samuel Ari Carter ! Lil' Wayne was reportedly in the delivery room at Cedar Sanai hospital the whole time.
Not only is AKON joining the VIBE 98.5FM tean THIS SATURDAY (and every Saturday) night with his AKON's HITLAB Show at 9pm but he has a new group to introduce to you as well...
Watch this new interview introducing Akon's new girl group, KRAVE. Akon compares the band to Destiny's Child and TLC...Thats a BIG compliment!! They trio also talk about the possibility of going on tour with Akon. Check em out below! What do you think??
Conan O'Brien addresses the late night television switch via a written statement below.
People of Earth:
In the last few days, I've been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I've been getting paid to do what I love most and, in a world with real problems, I've been absurdly lucky. That said, I've been suddenly put in a very public predicament and my bosses are demanding an immediate decision.
Couple of days ago an old/new Michael Jackson track leaked on the net...It was written & produced by Lenny Kravitz. Check out the song and then a video that Lenny posted in response to the leak...Why I thought this was interesting was that most "celebrity's" do not respond to internet hype/leaks but Lenny (who is clearly in the jungle somewhere LOL) did. Pretty cool & respectful
China is used to only getting 2cm of snow at most so this record snowfall they received is causing some excitment...Check out the picture's...When you have to shovel that crap 10 times a month the "novelty" wares off pretty quick!
Back on Dec 20th I told you about the AWESOMENESS that is "AVATAR"...Many were non-believers and even up until yesterday I had a co-worker ask me if it was any good (!?!?!?!). Don't listen to the clowns on the VIBE Morning Show, they know nothing about movies...I would rather take movie advice from that bald idiot from the Calgary Sun and I hate him!
This weekend, Avatar became the fifth film in international box office history to crack $1 billion, passing up The Dark Knight to become the fourth highest-grossing movie of all time:
With all the new changes looming in airline security, it's looking like the days of walking through the old metal detector are over and pretty soon every major U.S. airport will begin requiring full-body scans for every passenger. So leave it on, the machine will take it off for you....
"These scanners show starkly detailed images of the human body, which amount to an assault on the dignity of passengers and can be personally humiliating," says ACLU attorney Peter Bibring.
Michael Cera of Superbad fame and the upcoming Youth In Revolt movie hung out with DJ Pauly D of MTV's reality series Jersey Shore and got a hair makeover with tons of gel. LOL!!!
The good nerds at The Google Zeitgeist took time to tell us what we were searching for in 2009, here were some of the more interesting categories:
Break Ups [U.S. Searches]
1. Jon & Kate Gosselin 2. Usher & Tamika Foster Raymond 3. Todd & Sarah Palin (rumored) 4. Bam Margera & Missy Rothstein (rumored) 5. Mel & Robin Gibson 6. Hulk & Linda Hogan 7. Dwayne & Siovaughn Wade 8. Kim Kardashian & Reggie Bush 9. Jennifer Aniston & John Mayer 10. Kristen Stewart & Michael Angarano
for the past 5-6 years rapper SKILLZ has given up a yearly wrap up of the biggest/strangest moments of that particular year...We just got the 2009 version...Check it out.
You've Probably Seen Them Already...But Check Out The Top YouTube Videos Of 2009!!!
NO WONDER she sold all those records, YouTube has just released their list of top watched videos of this year and Susan Boyle's breakthrough performance on Britain's Got Talent beat the closest competition by about 100,000,000 views!!! Click HERE to see the runner up YouTube Vid's
Oh yeah if you were wondering here are the top five most watched music videos of 2009 on the site - surprise, surprise Pitbull:
You know damn well this was made so people could see where they were going while they "Text N Drive"!! But calling it that would be "wrong"...Please don't kill me...Thanks!
Russell Crowe stars as Robin Hood along with Cate Blanchett in Ridley Scott's new film due out next year. Judging from the trailer - this movie looks like its going to be fantastic. Gladiator is STILL one of my fav's!!!
Use several applications (Email, Maps, Photos, Web, whatever) simultaneously without having to close off any of them, and move easily between them. Pre thinks of your applications as "Activity cards," and lets you flip through them, move them around, or even throw them off screen.
Actually, I grew up in a VERY Jewish neighbourhood...My school would basically shut down when there was a Jewish Holiday...Most of my friends were Jewish...There was another Indian kid on my street who thought he was Jewish - very weird...Anyway enjoy this Hanukah song...
Introducing Elextrolux’s Silence Amplified vacuum which is said to be ultra silent…until you put your iPod in the dock and the vacuum starts playing your favorite songs.
Make way for Carrie Bradshaw played by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex And The City 2. Who (besides Chelsea) is going to the theater in May 2010 to see the new SATC movie?
This story makes me sick to begin with but now the absolutely disgusting twist of events makes it even worse! As a father of kids that are the same age as Jason & Jane Louie...My feeling is that at least ONE police officer should have been sent and nothing will change my mind...The 911 dispatcher who took the 1st call should be FIRED!!! And NO ONE, not the mayor, not the manager of Saftey Operations NO ONE can tell me differently! If I called 911 RIGHT NOW and swore at the dispatcher, they would send the cops to whereever I was to write me up for mischeif!! But a mother who has reason to believe her children might be in danger can't get a cop sent over to check things out!!?! Are you serious? To make matters worse, there is a police station less than 30 seconds from Panarama Hills, 30 seconds and someone could have been there, maybe preventing these young innocent children from their horrible father...But this 911 Dispatcher thought it wasn't an emergency...Now the voicebox (read: PR person) at the Police department is saying "Even if someone went to the first call, autopsy findings show it was too late". Sounds like a"Cover your ass from a pending lawsuit" if I ever heard one!
ABC's Robin Roberts will hold a tell-all interview with Chris Brown in the coming weeks to give his side of the events that happened with Rihanna on the fateful night. Brown will also perform some songs from his upcoming CD Graffiti for the exclusive interview.
Say what you want about me...if you didn't LOVE the Muppets when you were a kid...You either lived in a wooden box that your parents kept under the basement stairs or you had no TV...Pick one.
Keep your hands warm this winter with Sanyo’seneloop kairo portable hand warmer. Two versions are available – two sided heat pads, or one and they go for $34.99 – $44.99. The units are fully rechargeable and dish out heat between 102 degrees up to 109 degrees for as long as 3.5 hours.
A company called Swype has developed a new technology that allows you to text without lifting one finger, all you do is swipe from letter to letter and the software automatically determines what you're typing. If you want to give this a try while the glitches are still there Verizon is releasing the first phone with the technology, the Omnia II on December 2nd...
Check out this video of someone Swyping with one hand versus someone using two hands on their iPhone.
You. Do. Not. Want. This. On. Your. Phone!!!!!!! New cellphone spyware software which is easily available online allows you to basically monitor someone’s every move using their phone without them knowing. Watch the video above where a reporter conducts a test and shows how he can sit home and receive a text message every time the person makes or receives a call , listen in on their calls without him knowing, join in the call at any time and even call the phone and when NO ONE picks up hear everything that is going on around it.
Here’s the kicker…experts are saying this is perfectly legal for your employer to do if they have provided you your phone, or if you’re married because the phone is considered communal property. Have fun on that BlackBerry…….but the reporter in this news clip suggests the only way you can get around being tapped is to turn you phone off and remove the battery when not in use.
Arguably the two most talked about women in the music business Rihanna and Lady Gaga will all be releasing new albums on the same day, this November 23rd in the US - Rihanna's highly anticipated comeback Rated R and Gaga's 8 new songs which if you purchase The Fame Monster deluxe edition will come with her debut album.
Beyonce Knowles and Lady GaGa are sitting next to each other and wearing similar outfits as seen in one of the 'Video Phone' pictures.
Three screencaps of an accompanying music video for the remix of Beyonce Knowles' "Video Phone" have been found. Two of them have Beyonce as the center of attraction, while the other one features her sitting on a chair next to her collaborator Lady GaGa. The two are seen donning white leotards matched with opera gloves.
The video is directed by Hype Williams. It was supposed to be premiered on November 5 right after 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards, but due to unknown reasons, it got pushed back and now is expected to be debuted on November 17.
"When I was doing the video with her, she called me and she said, 'What do you want to do?'," Lady GaGa recently opened up on New York's Z100 radio station. "And I'm like, 'I don't want to show up in some frickin' hair bow and be Fashion Gaga in your video.' I said, 'I want to do you.' I want to do my version of Beyonce. So the whole time I was learning the choreography they were calling me Gee-yonce."
In addition to making a duet on the hook and video of "Video Phone", Beyonce Knowles and Lady GaGa have also entered studio for a collaboration in "Telephone", one of "The Fame Monster" singles.
I heard that there was going to be some live televised spirit reading with Michael Jackson...This was out of the UK somewhere and here's the clip...It bothers me to snicker at people's beliefs but C'MON!?!?!?
I remember seeing the original when I was like 9 or 10...I like it so much I went and saw it twice...Man back then the SFX were killer...now they look silly BUT this remake is looking very cool...Especially with what can be created with CGI...The only thing is where is MEDUSA???
At last nights EMA's...Man do we get punked in Canada...No stars come here and give us crazy awards show performances...Oh well, at least we have Ben Mulrooney!!! Click HERE to check it out
Today we get our first listen to "Be Italian", the song from the upcoming Rob Marshall musical "Nine" sung by Fergie, snippets of which have been used in the film's rousing trailer. Listen to it now while it's still nice and new, and before the clanging of the 100 or so Oscars the film will win become too noisy to hear over.
Time is running out to experience the ghoulish and ghastly first-hand. ScreamFest, Calgary's premiere carnival of carnage at Canada Olympic Park (COP), (88 Canada Olympic Road SW); will continue to scare the morbid until Saturday, October 31.
Admission for ScreamFest is $20 on Friday and Saturday, and $15 for every other gruesome night. Ticket price includes GST, 3-D glasses, entrance to all five horrifying haunted attractions, entrance to your personal favourite attraction a second time, unlimited access to the FestEvil tent and roving entertainment.
The Canadian Liver Foundation is back with this years SHIVER FOR LIVER event @ C.O.P on Sunday Nov 8th...I've done it the past 4 years...And it's soooooooo much fun! Get a team of 4 together and sign up to be a part of it...Raise some money for a great cause. Click HERE to register & for all the details!!
Have you got your Halloween costume all pikced out? Chelsea Loucks doesn't...She needs YOUR help with ideas...email me or her if you think you can help...In the meantime check out this video of one of the best I've ever seen...
Starting watching past season over the weekend, gearing up for yesterday's premiere of Season 5! If you ever get in traffic and think the person in front/beside or behind you sucks at driving - watch this show...You may feel better...I did say "may" :)
Click HERE to read the acticle from last week's Entetainment Weekly about the "This Is It" movie that VIBE 98.5 has a special advance screening of tonight...BTW: the movie opens tomorrow (with a few midnight screenings tonight)
No doubt Chris Brown has a HUGE mountain to climb with regards to getting his "superstar" status back...Personally, I think he should be given another chance. People make mistakes. Anyway, here is a sneak peek at the video for his new song "I Can Transform Ya". Some of the effects look cool and I actaully dig the song....
I know deep in my head somewhere lies a great idea that could potentially make me rich...Just need to get it to come out :)
Everything can be improved, even the pizza box as inventor William Walsh shows us with his GreenBox which is a pizza box that breaks down into four paper plates and a small container for the reaming slices. William is currently trying to market his idea….so we’re sure your favorite chain will be $natching this one up ASAP.
Is society and the fact that law suits fly like crazy or are we just desensitized - there is also a fear of getting invloved and being hurt or worse...I don't know what the reasons are but this is disturbing and we (as people) need to change it!
After the cancellation of Lady Gaga and Kanye West'sFame Kills tour.... It has just been announced that Gaga will hit the road on her own tour now called "Monster Ball" and Kid Cudi will be an opening act. The tour kicks off this November 27th in Montreal.
...It was 10 years ago...The reunion goes down tonight!! Remember we got FRONT ROW tix to giveaway this afternoon...Text JAYZ to 985985 ($0.25/message) to be entered to win!!
This city tends to get WAAAAAAAYYYYYY too excited when "Metalica" or "Tim McGraw" come to town...Whatever, I could care less about any of those bands...BUT in 2 days, that's right THIS WED we have the one & only JAY-Z LIVE at the dome!!! Don't be that person that doesn't get tickets and misses out! Tickets are still available at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling 403.777.0000. And for the record this afternoon I've got 3rd row tickets to giveaway, tomorrow I've got 2nd row & Wed afternoon - FRONT ROW TICKETS!! Here's a video clip of what we might expect...CAUTION: There is some language!
Had a chance to see a "sneak peek" yesterday...Awesome thriller of a movie...I can't really say too much cuz the "reviews" aren't supposed to be out until next Friday when the movie hits theaters...But if I'm posting a blog about it you know I like it...That's all. Here's the trailer...
We got family 4 packs of passes to give away to the VIBE 98.5 advanced screening of "Where The Wild Things Are" - Now I've never read the book but I've heard it's a "classic" kids book...And like I said yesterday, if you could HUG a movie THIS would be the one!!
I talk ed about this yesterday...the new Britney Spears song is called "3" and it's from the "Singles Collection" and it look shgue...If you're a fan you WILL want to get this!!
First look at The Singles Collection: Ultimate Fan Box Set, available November 24th.
You always hear about certain antics that certain celebrities pull...Justin Timberlake spitting on fans...Kanye being Kanye...Rumours of celebs asking for crazy stuff when they perform or do movies & tv shows...refusing of pictures or autographs...Doing interviews when the celeb is a "no one" then they become a "someone" and stop doing interviews...I don't know about you but I've had enough of this crap!! Here is another example of a "celeb" having a hissy fit about something...
If you're going to the movies...For the kids the Toy Story & Toy Story 2 in 3-D double feature is on...But if you don't mind the odd F-Bomb and some Zombie Killing...Then you will THOUROUGLY enjoy "Welcome To Zombieland" freaking hilarious!!! Tonight me & the boy are going to check out Joe Rogan do his Stand Up thing at the Jack Singer...
Lady "Loose Lips" Gaga recently revealed what the "Fame Kills" tour name is all about.
"The storyline is that Kanye is on one end of the stage and I'm on the other, and the whole show, we are trying to get to where each other is," she said. "I want something that he has, which is the fame, and he wants something that I have, which is home, and my humble beginnings. So we battle each other throughout the entire performance to steal each other's spaces...So I'm essentially on a quest to kill Kanye West to steal his fame."
This past FridayI went to the Stamps game with my Cousin (Yes Stamps - we won!) - and I had a fun time...The seats were great...we were around some fun folks...Saw some people I knew... Jermain Franklin from TSN...Marc & his family from PDL...Not sure if I'm going to get season tix anytime soon but I can honestly say I enjoyed it...Now a somewhat related video...
This Sunday the series debut of "The Cleveland Show" will air on Fox/Global...I'm gonna have CLEVELAND himself on my show this afternoon...Between 2 & 3pm. Here a little teaser of the show...
This link right HERE has me JAW DROPPED. He is from Isreal. His name is Kutiman, he edits youtube videos/chops em up and blends em together to make a song. sorta like how hip hop would take old records and become a new record. you will be AMAZED!!!!!!!
Tell you what we want, what we really, really want... Not this.
But apparently the Spice Girls don't care about our desires and are mulling another reunion tour, with the ringleader of this latest attempt being the one who originally broke up the girl-powered quintet, Geri Halliwell.
Being a minority who grew up with tons of racism - I know first hand what it's like to be attacked for nothing more than your appearance...Watch THIS video - That's it.
It's the world's biggest burger/heart-attacker and it comes courtesy of Steve Mallie of Southgate, Michigan. Guinness Book of World Records officially declared it the biggest after the burger weighed in at 185lbs.
Steve, who owns Mallie Sports Grill, said it took them 15 hours total to bake the burger, but it was worth it. Being in Guinness was always one of Steve's dreams. Steve said, ''I've worked my entire life to build this restaurant and being able to have the notoriety of Guinness makes it just that bit more rewarding.''
I don't watch the show but I know many of our listeners do...So if anybody wants to see how Grey's Anatomy kicks off its sixth season? Well, grab that warm mug of coffee, sit back in your office chair, press play above and enjoy the first five minutes of G.A. from the comfort of your own cubicle.
We've seen the whole first hour, and while it doesn't go so well for George O'Malley (or Chief Webber, more on him later), there is a lot to appreciate if you're a fan of any Grey's Anatomy couple. There are nice moments for just about everybody.
Here is a photo in of the VMA stage being built right now. The show takes place this Sunday in New York City, and everyone can't wait for Janet Jackson's tribute performance to Michael - which opens the show. Also Reported...Alicia Keys and Jay-Z will perform during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. The pair will perform the single "Empire State of Mind" from Jay-Z's new album The Blueprint 3. Eminem will also make an appearance during the awards ceremony, which will also feature presenters like 50 Cent, Jennifer Lopez, Nelly Furtado, Ne-Yo, Shakira and Tracy Morgan. Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Green day, Taylor Swift and Pink will be featured performers during the ceremonies, which will be hosted by Russell Brand and air live from New York THIS Sunday @ 9:00 PM.
Are You Happy That The New iPod Nano Will Have A Built In Video Camera?
The latest installment of Apple's iPod Nano will feature a video camera with easy YouTube uploading as well as an FM radio transmitter. A lot of you guys will be buying these for X-mas presents! The 8GB s $149 and the 16GB is $179.
Seven staff from a hospital's accident and emergency unit have been suspended after taking part in an internet craze known as the "Lying Down Game".
Participants have to post photographs of themselves lying face down arms by their sides in unlikely situations.
The doctors and nurses who were working an overnight shift on August 14 and August 15 took turns to be photographed on resuscitation trolleys, ward floors and the hospital's heli-pad.
The photographs were put on a Facebook page set up by A&E staff at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire. They were suspended after management were alerted to the prank and now fear they could lose their jobs.
I never thought this chick had talent even when I was younger & she was all over the variety shows my mom would watch...I used to think "WTF" - but you know in a kid way :) She is still no better today...Click HERE to see here awful rendition of "Don't Stop The Music"
Janet Jackson has been busting her butt rehearsing for a Michael Jackson tribute at the MTV Video Awards this weekend -- and it promises to be a nipple-free affair. We think.
Ms. Jackson is set to put on a huge MJ-honoring performance featuring 20 backup dancers -- which is being put together by some of the best choreographers in the world, including Frank Gatson and Travis Payne.
TORONTO (Hollywood Reporter) - Hugh Hefner is bringing his Playboy party to the Toronto International Film Festival. Hefner said he'll be in Toronto with his "girlfriends" as part of the promotional push and party parade for the world premiere of "Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel," by Oscar-winning documentary maker Brigitte Berman.
It's been done before, but now there's a new version of a device to let the girls join the boys in going standing up.
It's a urinal for females and it's called "Go Girl." "Go Girl" was initially designed by a doctor a few years ago but was perfected recently by a mom in Minnesota.
She says the device allows females to go to the bathroom standing up and significantly reduces "accidents" on your clothes.
Become a Fan of mine on Facebook...Everyone today will be entered to win FREE BEAT THE BOX OFFICE TIX to see LMFAO Sept 16 @ Mac Hall!!!! Search: MastermindVIBE985
In response to a clip from his interview with CNN’s Larry King, Chris Brown has issued a statement clarifying that he does remember what happened on February 8. Read below.
The government of Malaysia has banned Muslims from attending a Black Eyed Peas concert in the country, because the event is sponsored by alcohol company Guinness.
The government issued the ban after learning that the Black Eyed Peas would be celebrating the 250th anniversary of Guinness' first brewery as part of a concert at a theme park in Kuala Lumpur on September 25.
It has been revealed that actress Megan Fox (who is sooo Foxy) will play Catwoman in the next Batman movie. The movie wont hit theaters until 2011, can't wait.
On another note.... that rib cage tattoo Megan has is HOT!!!
The weather forecast looks WICKED...all they way thru next week...I guess we can end the summer off better than it started :). It's another ALL WINNING WEEEKEND with VIBE 98.5...Listen every hour all weekend long for a shot at a BacK Alley Prizepack that will qualify you for $750.00 in Grand Prizes!!! The Globalfest Fireworks Festival kicks off tonight With Team Canada doing their thing...It's at Elliston Park on 17th Ave in the NE. Check out Globalfest.ca (HERE) for more details...I will be at the LAPTOP DEPOT at Sunrdige tomorrow morning for their HUGE "Back 2 School Blowout Sale"
Not only are we giving you a chance to win a trip for 2 EVERY Friday until Sept 11 (all you have to do is text SUNWING to 985985 to be entered, $0.25/message) but tonight the TOP CHEF Season 6 kicks off and it's set in, youguessed it...Las Vegas...I love this show! Have watched it for 5 seasons...It's supposed to be on The Food Network (Channel 25) tonight at 9p but I can't see it on their schedule...Here's a synopsis: 17 new chef'testants take on Sin City to see if they have what it takes to become Top Chef. This season some of the top names in food, movies and entertainment including Wolfgang Puck, Natalie Portman, Penn & Teller, Tyler Florence and Nigella Lawson will be featured. Cookbook author Padma Lakshmi returns to host, as does head judge and Craft restaurant king Tom Colicchio, Food & Wine magazine's Gail Simmons and food critic Toby Young.
Twilight: New Moon doesn't hit theaters until November of this year but the buzz has been huge for the better part of the last year...This book turned movie series is like the "N-Sync" of the movie world! I'd love to say it's only young tweens that are into it but that would be a lie...It's young girls to young ladies, all the way up to soccer moms! Man, I need to write me a book about something that women will jump all over...Then I can scream from the mountain top like Dave Chappele..."I'm Rich Bi*ch!" Check out the latest trailer that will make women get excited!
Took a week off went back home to T.O. and visited friends and family...30 degrees PLUS weather everyday - crazy hot...I get back Friday night and it feels like October here!?!? Man I hate Calgary weather!!! Time to get back in the game...I'm on at 2pm this afternoon...I'll let you know then what I got for you...In the meantime, if you need some Monday morning inspiration, watch Usain Bolt smash the competition in the 100m yesterday...Inspiring!!
It's the weekend and thers lots going on...2 movies to tell you about VIBE 98.5 had the premieres for both "A Perfect Getaway" and "G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra" and both were really good and offer up something different! Steve Zahn and Mila Jovovich star in "Getaway" which is a thriller with twists and action that definitely pleases, not a kid movie but great for a date night! Channing Tatum & Sienna Miller star in "Joe" which didn't disappoint from eye candy and wicked special effects...If you've got a son in his teens in the family, he'll enjoy this one!!
With the popularity of shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" And America's Next Dance Crew" there is a huge resurrection of advertisers turning to break dancer (and such) to help promote their products...It reminds me of the mid to late 80's when I was a kid. Love it!! Now if someone could find the video of me doing my thing this summer at Stampede - that would be classic! Check out the video's below...
I know you may not know the name of the movie but it actually looks good...check out the trailer HERE and keep it VIBE 98.5 to win your passes for TOMORROW's premiere...Would love to see you there!
Saturday I took my kids and friends to C.O.P (Canada Olympic Park) - Thanks for Jessie and the staff over there for the hospitality! If you have kids (or even your an adult with friends looking to have some fun) this is where you want to go. We took in the "Adrenaline Rush" Package. It includes the "Skyline", "Z-Trip" & "Challenge Course". "Skyline" is the zipline ride where you start from the TOP of the highest ski jump tower and zipline down to another hill and then do it again to the end. THIS IS AWESOME! I can't express how exhilarating this experience is - YOU MUST TRY IT. "Z-Trip" is where you get strapped into a 200lbs inflatable ball and are rolled down the COP sky hill! This is NUTS but you will not know how it feels unless you try it - KIDS WILL LOVE IT!!!! and the challenge course involves climbing wood apparatuses that offer challenges and teamwork. Plus you test your own fear level when you take a leap off the tip top of a VERY narrow pole...Cool to say the least. Expect to spend a few hours there but rest assured that you will have an AWESOME time!!! Here is some more info about it...
Holy crap It's AUGUST TOMORROW!?!?! Damn...Lots going on this weekend...Stamps VS Sask...Rock The Bells at Shaw Millenium Park ALL DAY Sunday...Tons of new movies to check out...What do you got planned?
There is a movie coming out that stars Jeremy Piven (from Entourage) and it's made the by same people who brought us "Taledega Nights". The more trailers I see for this the more I feel that it is going to be just as funny if not more so than "The Hangover" (which I loved!). Unfortunately, the trailer I want to post is the "red Band" one which might get me in trouble. But take my word for it - it looks HILARIOUS - but NOT for kids...VIBE 98.5 will have advance screening passes so keep listening to win and check out Jeremy on CNN below.
G-Force...Harry Potter & I Love You Beth Cooper...all the movies you can handle this week up for grabs...If you got kids - G-Force is the one to see...Check out the trailer HERE
Crazy how sometimes you need a vacation from your vacation...Come on you know it's true! I woke up this morn after a long night of rest...thought it was all good, then went to work without my wallet or cell phone...I feel neked - had top double check that I had my underwear on :)
Saw this and thought it was too good to not post...
With the VIBE 98.5 advanced screening of "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen" coming up on Monday...Here's another one to look forward to...The guy who gave un "Independence Day" and "The Day After Tomorrow" brings us "2012" man he loves to make disaster flicks...Check it out and have a great weekend!
We've got the VIBE 98.5 advanced screeing of "The Proposal" today...If you're gonna join us, we'll see you there...I'm not gonna lie, I like a good "Rom-Com" - pause! I'm not gay - Just like to laugh about how life really isn't but wished it was :)...I've posted the trailer before but here is a blooper reel. Enjoy!
Our very own Perez Hilton has just posted the new Mariah Carey single called "Osessed" - it could be considered a diss to Eminem...I like it...Click HERE to check it out
I know Fuzzy just got a Blackberry and he's head over heals about it but really...I'm feeling the IPhone pretty hard right now...I Don't have one BUT if I were to get a new phone - this might be the choice...There are so many appz to choose from and how T-Pain has intoduced the Auto Tune App. So for all you out of tune singers...A little help (and may a hit record) are only an IPhone away...
In case you're not excited enough YET for this movie...HERE is a "new" clip...You want to win passes, I got them all next week in the afternoon!! Tune in. Have a great weekend!
Went to our sister station's (CJAY 92) advanced screening of "The Taking Of Pelham 123" starring Denzel Washington & John Travolta. It was directed by one of my favourite's Tony Scott (brother of another fav Ridley Scott). Denzel & Tony have worked together at least 3 times now and this one did not disappoint - action, suspense, comdey..you got it...check out the trailer.."The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 trailer"
With school ending real soon, there will lots of summer vacation traveling - obviously if you have kids that may include a trip to an amusement Park of some sort (Calaway Park, Canada's Wonderland, Disney, even the Stampede midway, etc). Remember, don't go on the rides if you can;t handle it...Grown men should know this!!!
Missed blogginh yesterday...Ooops. Took Fuzzy to check out "The Hangover" (since I endorsed it so much on Monday's show)...He loved it!! So if you haven't seen it yet - GO SEE IT! Unless you're Dani's grandparents...Then pass. Also, keep it on VIBE 98.5 to win passes to "The Proposal" starring Sandra Bullock & Ryan Reynolds (click HERE for the trailer)
As well as passes to a small movie coming out call "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen"!?!?
Here's a story...6 1/2 years ago my family decided we were gonna accept this job here in Calgary and move...Being born and raised in Toronto, the weather was pretty defined - in December you get snow...it ends in April and you get rain...Come May it's fairly nice - at least NO SNOW...The weekend we were moving was Aug 5/6 2002 and while we were sweating in plus 28 temps with humidity - there was a snow blizzard in Calgary...Now if it wasn't for the fact that we already sold our house and all our stuff was on moving trucks - that might have changed our minds...Since that day we haven't seen snow in the obvious "summer" months here in Calgary - except for TOMORROW...This is very crappy for me...I hate snow in winter, imagine how I feel about snow in JUNE!
Holy crap...It's JUNE!!! 6 Months in...Half way thru 2009...1 Month left in school...Damn!!!!! OK...More positve thoughts from my man Kan ye West from his "Thank You And You're Welcome" book...This one is quick, simple and to the point...
"Love Your Haters...They're Your Biggest Fans!!!!"
Disney/Pixar is relaeasing their new animated feature UP today...Me & the kids will be checking it out tomorrow...It's been getting amazing reviews and Pixar has an awesome track record...With that being said - today we see the first look at the TOY STORY 3 trailer...Toy Story if you didn't know was the one that started it all for Disney/Pixar...Check out the trailer and have a great weekend...
A couple of days ago Perez Hilton quoted Katy Perry from British Cosmo...
"I don't like being single, no. I live this fantastic life, full of all these magical things, and at the end of the day all I want to do is pick up my phone and share it with someone. The other day I'd sold a million records in the U.S. and I didn't have anyone to tell. It was actually a really lonely moment."
I'm a pretty private guy but I can totally relate to that statement...Yesteday I had a pretty crap day and it's those days that you lean on your partner and get thru it - however, I didn't have anyone for me to do that...Today is the complete opposite - a fantastic day, great news all around and yet, no one to share the good news with...Katy said it perfectly "A Really Lonely Moment"
More brilliance from the mind of Kanye West and his book "Thank You And You're Welcome" if you want words & messages to lift your spirits, get inspired by or just make you think make sure you go pick it up: excpert #2
"Get Used To Getting Used" To most people, the saying "to use somebody" carries a negative connotation, but I don't see it that way. To "mis", "over", or "ab" use someone is negative. To use is necessary and if you can't be used...then you're useless.
Last year when Kanye West came thru town on his tour he gave out these books after the concert as a "Thank You" to all who attended...I just read that the same book is going to be available for purchase and I would recommend picking it up...I know what the perception of Kanye can be but I truly feel he is a gifted induvidual and not just from a music standpoint but also from a "wisdom" perspective...Over the next few days I will share some of his insight from the book (hopefully I won't get sued). I won't say that what he wrote in the book changed my life but it did open my eyes to new things...here's the first excerpt...
I read recently that NIKE was laying off a huge part of their employee's...Yet they continue to give out these HUGE endorsement deals to ALREADY rich athletes!?!?! Makes no sense...Does a "famous athlete" make you buy shoes? Not me...But this commercial is hot!!
The most acclaimed documentary filmmaker of his time, Michael Moore, has tackled the Bush administration, the healthcare industry, gun conrol and now...the economic crisis!
The Oscar winner would not release any plot details for his untitled documentary but stated, "The wealthy, at some point, decided they didn't have enough wealth. They wanted more - a lot more. So they systematically set about to fleece the American people out of their hard-earned money. Now, why would they do this? That is what I seek to discover in this movie."
I hate giving movies a bad review but...Last night we had the premiere of "Dance Flick" - I want to say it was good but I can't. I was pretty bad even for the Wayans Brothers...Don't get me wrong, it had some funny moments but not enough to justify the 90 minutes of my life I gave the film...When these guys made "Scary Movie" 10 years ago, no one was doing the parody movie anymore...Think back to "Hot Shots", "Naked Gun" etc...Those were early 90's movies...Since "Scary Movie" there have been tons of these types of films...None of w
Don't know where to start...I'm not a movie critic so I don't have all those fancy words to decribe how a movie "was". I feel this saga should have ended with T2! T3 and now Terminator Salvation seems like a away to just strech out the series but for no other reason than to try and make money...The movie itself was cool (if no other Terminator movies existed) the SFX were really good and the action was on point...But the story still leaves something to be desired...If you've never watched any Termonator flicks than watch it and enjoy, if you're familiar with the Termonator saga, you may feel a little let down like I did...It hits theaters tonight at midnight
Lasers, lights and live action create an explosive and unique entertainment experience as Video Games Live returns to Calgary in this all-new show. With a pre-show festival, interactive audience contests and giant video screens accompanying the sounds of the Orchestra and Chorus, this show is set to sell out again so get your tickets early! Costumes welcome.
Man...to go from + 30 temps to this cold-ass weather!?!? It was minus 2 this morning!?!?! What gives...I can take some rain but let's keep it warm huh!?!?
About 2 or so years ago when word started to leak about the 1st "Transformers" movie I was pretty psyched! NOw the sequel is about to drop and yes, there have been a few trailers leaked already but this latest one is tripping me out...It looks freaking WICKED!!! People can say what they want about Michael Bay (he's the director) I think he's a genius!!!
Hope you're not in the lawn mowing business because this Husqvarna Automower 260 ACX is about to take some of your customers when it's released this summer. The mower is self charging, works in the rain, can be set to automatically cut weekly and can send you a text message if there's a problem. Some days we LOVE technology, like today.
I'm a pretty private guy...don't really like sharing my problems with people...Not my thing...But sometimes you just gotta let it out...And since I'm pretty sure NO ONE except for my boss and occasionally Chelsea read my blog, I figure this is the perfect place to vent :)
No one ever said that being a Dad or being in a realtionship was going to be easy...It looks so simple & perfect on TV...But I am here to say that it's hard...extememly hard - and many days I feel like throwing in the towel...Lord know, I've tried my bext to be a good father and love my kids and love their mother but some days it really seems like it's all for nothing...If you've ever been in the same situation drop me a line...would love to know how you handled the pressure(s) and stress...Phew...That was a lot to let off...now for something that may cheer me & you up...
I know many people who like to Karaoke...I actually had neighbours who invited me over for a night of it (I know what I can & can't do) so I never did sing that night...This guy thinks he can...but based on the video...
I haven't blogged in soooooo long...But then I saw this video and was like "I Gotta Post This"...so here it is...I wish I could use "autotune" for my whole show
Some say I know A LOT of people...This could be true. And when applicable I like to utilize my contacts for the better good...in this particular case, it's to help Marc & Fuzzy not make total fools of themselves with the "Last Comic Standing" challenge! Hope it helps!
I swear due to youtube there are gonna be a lot of kids that will need therapy when they get older...Why do parents clown their children all the time and put up silly-ass videos of them doing silly-ass stuff? For everyone else it's HIGHLARIOUS but again, when those kids get older they're gonna be mad!!
So word around the station is that both Macr & Fuzzy SMELL REALLY BAD!!! I guess it makes sense considering they've been in the hot, sweatty bunnt costumes for nearly a week...Luckily for me I haven't seen either of them for at least that amount of time...All jokes aside, their respective ladies must be pissed by now!!! We'll it all comes down to who's ego is bigger cuz they've both proved that they're in it to win it!! Tonight the boys are at the Dome for the Flames game....If you see them - snap a pic or video and send it in to us here at Mastermind's blog | read more
This is the world's first flying hotel, called the Hotelicopter. It has 18 luxurious rooms and each room is soundproofed. In the room, you have a queen-sized bed, fine linens, a mini-bar, coffee machine, wireless internet access, and all the luxurious appointments you'd expect from a flying five star hotel.
According to Carlsberg who's only producing 600 bottles of this limited edition Vintage No. 2 bubbly, "the beer has a jet-black color and espresso-like foam, revealing flavors of vanilla and cocoa/mocha." $367 a bottle.
I browse the web pretty consistantly...and I can honestly say I'm sure I don't know half of the bext websites out there...so when I come across one I really like, I let it be known...The Life Files is one of my new fav's check it out HERE
We're a little off balance in my home this week...We got one kid on Spring Break...And one doing hard time in the Public School System :) - One staying up late, the othet mad as hell :) - All I know is I don't set out the schedule...I just gotta enforce it. And man how tough is managing kids & their school lives when one or both parents have to work...How ab out you let me know :)
It's pretty sad that the first place that former US pres W chose Calgary to speak...The fact that there are people in this city that are paying $400.00 each to hear this fool talk is a joke...Let's feed some homeless people instead...Whatever,,,So sad!
I want to say hi to Fran & her entire staff at Chinook Bowl-A-Drome for their hospitality. Not only did I get a team together for the Kick Off for this years Bowl For Kids last Thursday but on Saturday we had my daughters Birthday party at Chinook Bowl-A-Drome. The staff is always friendly and we all had a great time. If you haven't yet put a team together for Bowl For Kids you still have time BUT do it sooner rather than later as "theme nights" are filling up fast. Click HERE for the "Bowl For Kids website.
Who woulda thunk we'd have TWO Friday the 13th's 2 months in a row!?!? Weird! OK...If you haven't heard the new Black Eyed Peas song...You will hear it tonight in the Battle Of The Beats with Miss Ange @ 8pm...It's called "Boom Bom Pow" Here's a "new Look" Fergie to keep you happy :)
First...Thanks to everyone who wished me Happy B-Day yesterday...Not sure how the word got out as I didn't tell anyone...But Thanks again. Didn't have a party like this yesterday but have had them in the past - this one would have been very cool to be at :)
It's on! Marc VS Fuzzy...Who has the advantage - is it Fuzzy cuz he's done it already or is it Marc cuz he's "hungry" and wants to prove himself to the "Boss"? Not sure but challenge #1 is "2010 Olympic Training: Speed Skating". I think whomever of the 2 wins we all lose cuz of the spandex Skin Suits they're gonna wear :)
About 9 years ago...Before I actually moved here, I visited Calgary for a DJing gig...And I experienced a day very similar to this one today...Got here, it's was a nice srping day and checked into our hotel, went to sleep...Next morning we woke up to a snow blizzard - nuts!! And then by 12 noon it was sunny, warm & the snow was all but melted away...I had never seen anything like it in my life...Haven't seen it since - until TODAY. Blizzard this morning...1pm snow melting and it's very warm...This can either make you love this city OR outright HATE it! I'm not sur
About 9 years ago...Before I actually moved here, I visited Calgary for a DJing gig...And I experienced a day very similar to this one today...Got here, it's was a nice srping day and checked into our hotel, went to sleep...Next morning we woke up to a snow blizzard - nuts!! And then by 12 noon it was sunny, warm & the snow was all but melted away...I had never seen anything like it in my life...Haven't seen it since - until TODAY. Blizzard this morning...1pm snow melting and it's very warm...This can either make you love this city OR outright HATE it! I'm not sur
Before the internet & video websites like YouTube...We had to rely on TV shows like "America's Funniest Home Videos"...Not anymore. And some of the stuff you can find online is ridiculous & hilarious at the same time...It "Hil-Dick-Ulous"!!! Like This one...
Before the internet & video websites like YouTube...We had to rely on TV shows like "America's Funniest Home Videos"...Not anymore. And some of the stuff you can find online is ridiculous & hilarious at the same time...It "Hil-Dick-Ulous"!!! Like This one...
Still mad about the weather and more so the SNOW! I hate it...I wish it would just go away! Now to make matters worse, I've been notified that Michael Phelps will NOT be coming to Calgary for that "Positivity/Motovational" conference...Are you kidding? There wasn't anyone else worth seeing...Thank goodness I don't smoke cuz then I'd really be mad :)
Last week in February and I have to shovel the damn driveway!?!?! This is BS!! It's no secret - I HATE SNOW!!! It's is only usefull in the mountains for Ski & Sledding Hills....In any city or even outskirts it has no business exisiting!!! OK...My rant is over - But I don't feel better!!
If you've followed my blogs for the past months you are no starnger to the fact that I've championed the movie "Slumdog Millionaire". If you're one of those you have yet to see it (and there are many) do yourself a favour and watch it...Find out why it dominated the awards shows this year and why it won BEST PICTURE at last nights Oscars...Here's the tralier.
If you've followed my blogs for the past months you are no starnger to the fact that I've championed the movie "Slumdog Millionaire". If you're one of those you have yet to see it (and there are many) do yourself a favour and watch it...Find out why it dominated the awards shows this year and why it won BEST PICTURE at last nights Oscars...Here's the tralier.
If you've followed my blogs for the past months you are no starnger to the fact that I've championed the movie "Slumdog Millionaire". If you're one of those you have yet to see it (and there are many) do yourself a favour and watch it...Find out why it dominated the awards shows this year and why it won BEST PICTURE at last nights Oscars...Here's the tralier.
Pretty historic day for the country with President Obama making his out of state trip at El Presidente to lil o' Canada...It seemed pretty electric in the Capitol...Wish I was there.
That's A LOT of of money...The type of cash that would anyone quit their job...I really enjoy work but if I won tonights Lotto 6/49 draw - I'm sorry...I'm travelling the world...So much to see & do...So many people to help (really & truly - who needs that much money to live?) Don't get me wrong, I'll take it but I would be really, really helping people...and not on one of those stupid "Dragons Den" type of shows...I mean helping the hungry homeless person that REALLY could use the hand up...Anyway let me get off my soap box. Get your ticket cuz I got mine
I personally don't drink at all (or smoke for that matter) never have and at this stage in my life don't think I ever wiill - just don't see the need. But I have nothing against people who - unless they start to act like douche bags...But one thing that continues to boggle my mind is why do people still continue to drink & drive!?!?! Does this even make any sense...This morning there was an accident on John Laurie near Shagnappi...The good news - it was a single vehicle accident...The bad news - a passanger is fighting for his life in the hospital. Here's my opinion. If you're going to drink & drive and ONLY get yourself killed - so be it.
Last week I briefly heard a very quiet story about how Calgary & some surrounding communities were almost hit by huge space debirs...The results would have been the type of damage & carnage that you'd see in some Hollywood movie...No joke. The worst (or best depending on your thougt process) part was that the public was oblivious to the potential Armegeddon...Crazy, scary, you can choose the adjective but check out the story HERE.
I'm not very supersticious so the whole Friday The 13th thing doesn;t apply to me...What I do enjoy is movies...and a few good ones come out today...2 premieres this week..."Confessions Of A Shopaholic" starring the sexy Isla Fisher (heard a lot of good things about this one...Women should really enjoy it). I saw "The Internatiional" last night and a pretty intense thriller...starring Clive Owen and Niaomi Watts...If you like action & suspense this is the one...and finally the long awaited re-make of the classic "Friday The 13th" the original scared the hell oyt of me as a kid so this one should be just as scary if not worse...Check out the trailers below. Lots to choose from - have a great weekend
Not sure about this...maybe if you know you can enlighten me...But I've seen a FULL moon and Sun out at the same time for the last week...In the morning and in the evening...What gives. Seems like something out of "Star Wars"...If you know - fill me in. Thanks Mastermind's blog | read more
WHO.S THE MOST VERSATILE DJ IN THE 403?RED BULL 3STYLE LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR CANADA.S BEST PARTY ROCKER
Two Turntables, One Mixer and Terabytes of Tracks. That.s the current holy trinity for Red Bull 3Style. The challenge: deliver 15 minutes of sonic infamy that incorporates three genres of music.
The constant: the crowd.
Red Bull 3style will feature eight of the best local DJs performing for the love of the crowd...touching down in Calgary.s at Snatch on February 6. TONIGHT!
The new puzzle, called Rubik 360, is set for an official unveiling at the German toy industry fair today February 5. Like the original, the premise is simple.
Basically, players must get a number of colored balls from a clear inner sphere into their matching slots on the outer sphere. You'll do this by shaking the balls through a middle sphere that has only two holes...Sounds like hours of frustration :)
So we've got the VIBE 98.5 advance screening of "Push" - looks like a pretty good sci-fi/thriller/action flick...I'vr got a few people coming with me to check it out...I also invited my buddy Erwin to come out (he's a movie geek like I am) and he said no...but the reason why is what's making me laugh...He said he like to watch the early (7pm) feed of LOST and during and immediately following the show he jumps on all the LOST blog sites & message boards and chat about the episode!?!?!? yes, you read correctly...And he wasn't embarrassed or ashamed to admit it...WOW!
Let's keep it in movie mode...Me & Fuzzy were discussing the total "AWESOMENESS" of the Transformers 2 movie trailer when someone overheard us and proceeded to label us "FANBOYS"!?!? Whatever, it looks wicked (check yesterdays blog for the clip) and so does the trailer for the forthcoming G.I. Joe live actioin movie...I wasn't sure what to expect when I first heard about it but man it look pretty freakin great too...Check it out.
It's no secret that I could care less about the actual "Game" during the Super Bowl...For me it;s about the commercials...This year was bittersweet cuz so many companies weren't going "all out" due to the economy. But every once in a while we'd get a surprise...Loved the first Transformers movie!?!? Man the teaser for the 2nd one is out and it looks friggin' WICKED!!!!
First things first - it's Friday and we have another All Winning Weekend...You can score tickets to the "Health Show" at the Round Up Centre NEXT weekend...You know the deal, every hour you have chance to score your tix. Second, can you believe it's the last weekend in JANUARY!?!?! Damn, it's February 2nd on Monday - hey isn't that Groundhog Day!?!?! Man, Balzac Billy SEE YOUR SHADOW!! Please!!!! Mastermind's blog | read more
I know we made the announcment last week that Kardinal Offishall is coming to Tequilla on Feb 26th...Well actually HE made the announcment when we called him and got him on the air...So if you've never seen him live do yourself a favour and get tickets ASAP. They're only $20.00 at Ticketmaster and you'll be glad you did...The lovely lady that sings the hook on hhis lastest hit KERI HILSON was in the studio with me last week (when she passed thru with Lil Wayne and his "I Am Music" Tour) and so I present the video for "Numba 1 (Tide Is High)"...Remember: get
Another hot VIBE 98.5 Movie premiere...This one is called "PUSH" it stars Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning & Djimon Hounsou...Action packed fun for all. The trailor is below and you can click HERE for the official site...Keep listening to win your double pass to the movie!!
We finally got the details on how you can enter the VIBE 98.5 "$98,000.00 Dream Destination Wedding". We all know you've been waiting paitently and want to enter ASAP. So either you've already checked out the "Wedding" page on this site - if not click HERE. Remember, you have until FEB 13th to enter so don't waste any time...Good luck!!
We finally got the details on how you can enter the VIBE 98.5 "$98,000.00 Dream Destination Wedding". We all know you've been waiting paitently and want to enter ASAP. So either you've already checked out the "Wedding" page on this site - if not click HERE. Remember, you have until FEB 13th to enter so don't waste any time...Good luck!!
For the past 8 years it feels like all we've seen is pictures and video of all the STUPID stuff that the ex-president (if feels great to say that) of the USA has done or did. Maybe I'm just ignorant to the fact that there was some good stuff that may have occurred. But it really feels like with President Obama (it feels great to say that) that it's a new begining and things are more positive. I just saw this video and it was like "wow" we have access to this!?!? Pretty cool. Could be that we actually have a president that is embracing technology and such. Pretty cool (it feels great to say that)!
...I just don't feel like blogging...There's nothing to blog about and it seems forced...I actually want to post a picture but no one in our IT department cares enough to show me how to do it...There. I'm done. have a nice day :)
With the big historical day now behind us - we must turn our attention to other things...Yes, we still have tons of LIL WAYNE concert tickets to giveaway...Keep listening to win. Now tomorrow is a BIG day...sometime in the afternoon KERI HILSON is going to dropping my the VIBE 98.5 Worldwide Headquaters to hang with yours truly...Not sure how I'll be able to concentrate but I'll try...Click HERE for Keri's official website...and HERE to enjoy her latest video called "Turning Me On" feat: Lil Wayne...
a high of 16 degrees today!?!?! Are you kidding!?!? You better enjoy it while you can cuz unfortunately you know it won't last...I hope it just melts all the snow...I can deal with cold but I HATE snow...Tomorrow is a HUGE HISTORIC day...no one should have to work but if you're like me and have to be at work...Try to get infront of a TV at 10am.,.later.
Less than a week and you can see Lil Wayne with special Guests T-Pain, Gynclass Heroes & Keri Hilson (that's who I want to see) live at the Dome...VIBE 98.5 present the concert THIS TURSDAY Jan 22... All weekend long you have chances to win with the All Winning Weekend...Win a 4 pack of Whopper Meals from Burger King and qualify for a 4 pack of tickets to the Lil Wayne Concert! Plus all next week every day ALL day we have Lil Wayne Concert tickets...You want 'em - we got 'em - keep listening to win!! Have a great weekend.
I heard the VIBE Morning Show talking about "Half Good Samaritans" with Fuzzy ALMOST helping someone...As funny as this sounds, and with all the knuckleheads out on the streets - you'd be pleasantly surprised to know that kind people still do live in Calgary...The other day I was parking in a lot and before I even had a chance to buy my ticket, someone who was leaving gave me theirs...Yes, it still had time remaining on it and I thought it was such a kind gesture...I often do the same, whether it's helping someone stuck in the snow, or giveing someone some change, holding a door, whatever...Now don't get me wrong - there are people who are the complete opposite and suck at any form or kindness...My new neighbours are examples of that.
Saw "Stomp" last night and even though I blogged about it yesteday...I am compelled to do it again...I may not be the most "Broadway Show" type of guy but this is the one to see. And even though I saw it about 8 years ago in NYC - my memory failed me as to how WICKED this show really was...It's at the Jube until Sunday - do yourself a favor and go see "STOMP"!!!!!
Taking my daughter to see "Stomp" tonight @ the Jube...Should be good, I actually saw it years ago on Broadway in NYC...Took my son back then...We'll see how different/better/worse it is. I'm sure my daughter will love it. Check back tomorrow for details. Click HERE for tickets or more info
So one of the big stories today is City Council is gonna vote on banning plastic bags...The big Grocery/shopping kind...And in a day & age where we all want a "greener" world, this is not a bad thing...Then theres the cry from "some" not all dog owners who are up in arms cuz they have no idea what they're gonna do about picking up the pet droppings...Are you serious!?!?! The ban is on GROCERY/SHOPPING type bags...Not the smaller clear ones that you get in the produce section or smaller LUNCH bags that you can purchase in the LUNCH isle...or better yet go into the PET section at Walmart, Petsmart, or any store that has a section for pets and buy a box of 50 for a couple of bucks...This has to be one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. "If the grocery bags are banned I can't pick up my dogs crap" - that's a bigger load of crap that what the dog leaves behind!! Or you can train you dog like the one in the picture :)
I know the other DJ's make fun of me and my driving skills but truth be told - I'm am actually a great driver. A bit aggressive, maybe...but there's a distinct difference between "aggressive" and "bad" I'm definitely NOT the later. I will always maintain (at least in my world) that it will be SOMEONE else that causes you to get into a car accident...This morning another WICKED Calgary commute...For a city that has 5-6 months of snow, it makes no sense that people can't drive in it...Anyway, some idiot (and there are LOTS) decides to slam on his/her brakes for NO REASON causing the cars behind it (mine included) to have to evade a potential smash up - in doing so I ended up riding into a snow bank - but because I have skills - it wasn't that bad but still bad enough that I had to jump and push my car back onto the road...Thus making my 13 year old son push the gas (that was intense) and the person behind me recognizing that I'm trying to get moving as to not cause a huge delay - jumps out and HELPS me.
It's no secret that I'm a fan of movies...going to them, watching on the home theater at home, whatever...I like movies. However. sometimes I miss the boat...No I heard a lot about "Slumdog Millionaire" but never gave it a shot...Not sure why, I've done this before, and then realized - man I should have seen that earlier...Anyway, that's exactly what happened with this movie...It was AMAZING...everyone who's seen it agrees and it's a front runner for an oscar in MANY categories...Don't let the "Bollywood" undertones scare you - this movie is WICKED!!
Eminem, 50 Cent, U2, Black Eyed Peas Top The Most-Anticipated Albums Of 2009
Even after another year that saw a serious decline in record sales, the music industry is, once again, hoping that 2009 will be the one that turns around a nearly decade-long sales spiral. And, judging from the boatload of marquee talent expected to drop new discs this year, it's possible that the bleeding could at the very least be slowed down. Maybe.
And with a list of heavy-hitters expected to release fresh material this year (which, like everything on this list, is subject to change) including Eminem, U2, Dr. Dre, Green Day, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, R. Kelly, Black Eyed Peas and Christina Aguilera, who knows?
Can you imagine using a Laptop that doesn't have a Keyboard!?!? Sounds starnge, well not for the folks at APPLE. Check out their latest gadget that might just have you do away with typing all together...I'm not 100% sold but you never know...
I know you probably know...But the VIBE 98.5 "PAYS YOUR BILLS" contest is back...It started this morning...3:10 & 5:10 are the time that I call out names so make sure you're listeninig...I'd love to have the boss write you a BIG cheque!! Good luck!!
Funny thing is I actually typed December...and almost typed 2008...Wonder how long that will take to stop...Get ready for The "Pay Yor Bills" return on Monday!
So how was Christmas? Hope it was a good one.,.Me & the fam visited the relatives in High River...It was great (Hi to the Miller Family)...Don't know about you but I know I put on some weight yesterday but it WAS SO GOOD!!! Actually the highlight of the night had to be this "White Chocolate Rice Krispie Marshmellow Almond Delight" desert!!! This thing was UNBELIEVABLE!!! This thing was so good, when it ran out a bunch of us got into the kitchen and whipped up another batch!! Maybe if you're nice I'll give you the recipe so you can be swept off to heaven as well...So good.
I'll be back on Boxing Day...By the way join me at Laptop Depot on Boxing Day Morning (9am-1pm) in the meantime enjoy this rendition of "Jingle Bells" Be safe!
One of the best websites for "Pop Culture" is "Best Week Ever.tv" - totoally awesome...Fuzzy put me on to it a year or so back...Anyway, if you have yet to complete your X-Mas Shopping - they have a list that is perfect...Cleck HERE to check it out! If you do order something let me know what & for who :)
I don't know about you but I'm getting sick & tired of all the snow shoveling I've had to do over the past 2 1/2 weeks...Not to mention I'm running out of space to actually pile up the snow! The silver lining (if there is one) is that for the first time since 1971 it looks as though the entire country will have what they call a "White Christmas" - this means that there will be at least 2cm of snow on the ground on Christmas day (it's a PERFECT Christmas if it actually snows 1cm on Christmas day - and I wouldn't count that out). That means that there is snow in every major part of Canada - the Great White North indeed.
This past Wednesday I got to check out the VIBE 98.5 premiere of "The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button" starring Brad Pitt & Cate Blanchett. Firstly, a great movie...It is long but doesn't really feel like it...If you liked "Forest Gump" you'll like this one. It comes out on Christmas Day...Another movie that comes out on Christmas Day is "Bedtime Stories" starring Adam Sandler. The VIBE 98.5 advance premiere was last night. However, I didn't get to see it cuz I was stuck in traffic on Macleod Trail. It took me and hour & 10 minutes to get from the radio station to Macleod & Southland...The night before the same trip was 15-20 minutes...Needless to say I was ticked off and used a very colouful vocab the whole time - then I just gave up and went home...So I can't tell you how it is.
If you haven't heard yet the VIBE 98.5 "PAYS YOUR BILLS" contest is returning January 5th with tons of cash to pay YOUR bills and a BRAND NEW car from Stampede Toyota! Keep listening to get details on how/when you can start sending us your bills and then tune in January 5th to hear your name and get some economic relief!!
If you haven't heard yet the VIBE 98.5 "PAYS YOUR BILLS" contest is returning January 5th with tons of cash to pay YOUR bills and a BRAND NEW car from Stampede Toyota! Keep listening to get details on how/when you can start sending us your bills and then tune in January 5th to hear your name and get some economic relief!!
If you haven't heard yet the VIBE 98.5 "PAYS YOUR BILLS" contest is returning January 5th with tons of cash to pay YOUR bills and a BRAND NEW car from Stampede Toyota! Keep listening to get details on how/when you can start sending us your bills and then tune in January 5th to hear your name and get some economic relief!!
Mustard Seed: They are in need of toys for teenagers this holiday season. You can take an UNWRAPPED toy for a teen down anytime or call 403-615-1263. Plus we are doing the 2nd Annual Vibe Toykey drive (TOYKEY means TURKEY AND TOYS combined) on Friday morning. Bring down a Frozen Turkey (they also need hampers badly for Christmas dinners) or an unwrapped Toy and enter to win Nickelback tix.....Nintendo Wii...and maybe Britney Spears tix plus more! Our Vibe crew will be at the Mustard Seed Friday from 6am-10am.
Tryin' to win one of those VIBE 98.5 $1000.00 Christmas Stockings From The VIBE Morning Show? Man, the X-Mas Carols they pick are the ones NO ONE knows or remembers...So here's a link to almost every conceivable Christmas Carol. Click HERE and then study them all...Especially the hard ones! Then tomorrow when you call or text in you'll be READY to play and win...You can thank me later :)
Firstly...Sorry I've missed blogging the last few days...when I fill in on mornings my days get all mixed up and I forget to do stuff...Ok, so one of the big stories this morning is the By-Law officers are gonna put th heat on people who refuse to clear their walks after a snow storm...And rightfully so. However, I remember not too long ago (at least when I lived in Ontario) that the laws remaind the same - you had 24 hours after a snowfall to clear your walk or face a fine BUT I also rememebr vividly that the sidewalk snowplow's would alsway come around and cleat the entire sidewalk...This I remember cuz you'd still have to clear you walk cuz you'd have these 2 huge mountains of snow on each side of your driveway from when the plow would go by...Why is it not done here? I see the sidewalk plow in my neighbourhood all the time but they ONLY do the public walks (ie: infront of the park or in the park path, etc) but they skip the rest!?!? I've seen it.
It's been so long since I've bought a DVD...I used to be "that guy" - as soon as anew DVD was being released - I had to have it! Not sure when things changed...It may have to do with the fact I've yet to get an HDTV in my bonus room (this is where DVD's are screened) and with the whole "Blu-Ray" thing, it just seems pointless to watch a DVD in it's regular form...But to me it doesn't make sense to buy a new TV when the old one works fine...This sucks! Anyway, last week, I picked up "Hancock" just cuz I liked the movie...And today I grabbed "The Dark Knight" just cuz it's almost mandatory :)
I'm the first one to go out and support the businesses and clients that advertise and support VIBE 98.5 And Swizzlesticks SalonSpa is one of them. This past Friday was the better half's birthday...So I hooked her up with an amazing Spa package from Swizzlesticks. It's the "Caribbean Ritual" (and I'm a bit jealous it's not for me:)) It features a Full Body Wrap...Full Show Cleanse...Lucca Application of Fruit & Flora Water plus a Mango & Coco Butter Application. Needless to say, I've got some brownie points now :) Here's the good news for YOU - Swizzlesticks SalonSpa is part of the VIBE Morning Show $1000.00 Christmas Stocking giveaway which means, every weekday morning right up to Christmas you have a chance to win one of these stockings and take advantage of the amazing services that Swizzlesticks SalsonSpa offers. Make sure you tune in to the VIBE Morning Show EVERY day for your chance to win.
Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be frustrating -- causing some people to feel like gift giving is more of an obligation than a fun way to show their love and appreciation.
To top it off, the downturn in the economy has left many people feeling like there is nothing to celebrate.
No matter what your financial situation is this holiday season, finding great gifts can be the perfect pick-me-up to close out the year.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone hard to please this Christmas? Or how about something for someone you don't want to please?
You'll find both at stupid.com, an online store devoted to the dumbest possible Xmas gifts anywhere on the planet. The site has revealed its top 10 list of the worst possible presents for the holidays, and unfortunately for you, they do ship to Canada.
You'll pay more for the soaring exchange rate, but what's a few bucks at a time when you can insult your friends with the worst thing they ever received? It also shows that when it comes to offering consumers the weird and the wacky, money truly is no object.
We don't go overboard on the X-mas lights at our house...This year I didn't even do the "normal" lights thing...Out of sheer laziness :) anyway, there are some people that do go into "overkill" mode at X-mas time...However, there is a house that I occasionally drive by on my way to & from work...It's on 8th Ave NE - this is the most festive house ever - why!?!? Cuz it's not just X-Mas, it's EVERY holiday/celebration day you can think of. They decorate the house for Valentine's day, Easter, St. Paddy's day, Halloween, Remeberance Day, X-mas and every other one I forgot...And it's the whole yard and it look sgreat and I just think it's so cool that they do this...So if you're ever on 8th Ave NE look for the small house with the HUGE Spirit!
Well sort of...So the VIBE Morning Show unveiled all the details about the Britney Spears concert...VIBE 98.5 Presents "The Circus Starring Britney Spears" on Monday April 6th at Rexall Place in Edmonton...Why is she not coming to Calgary!?!? Well, the same reason, Justin, Beyonce and numerous other concerts didn't come here - The Saddledome can't facilitate the show - suck, we know! To help ease the pain - VIBE VIP Club members can get in on the presale - the info was sent out this morning...Also ALL THIS week we've got BEAT THE BOX OFFICE tix in with the VIBE Morning Show AND with me in the afternoon!