Naked and Famous

TYGA & Lloyd Official Diddy+Dirty Money "Coming Home" Tour Afterparty

2011-04-11T15:40:00.000-07:00

Sunday, April 17, 2011
10:00 PM - 4:00 AM

CLUB XS
261 Richmond St. West
Toronto ON (Downtown)

Min. Age: 19+
Dress Code: In adherence to Club XS dress code guidelines
Music: hip-hop, r&b, house...

Michael Stevenson (born November 19, 1989 in Compton, California), better known by his stage name Tyga, is an American hip hop artist signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment and Decaydance. He is the cousin of Travis McCoy, lead vocalist of the group Gym Class Heroes. In 2006 he released his first mixtape, Young on Probation, and released his debut studio album, No Introduction, in 2008.

He has since released a further six mixtapes, with the latest being 2010’s Fan Of A Fan Mixtape with R&B artist Chris Brown, and plans to release his seventh mixtape, Well Done, during the fall of 2010. His second album, Careless World is scheduled sometime late 2010 or early 2011. His song “Diamond Life” was featured on the Madden NFL 09 soundtrack, and was also included in the Need for Speed Undercover soundtrack.

Lloyd Polite Jr. (born January 3, 1986 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American R&B singer, rapper, dancer and actor signed to a joint venture between Interscope and his own label Young Goldie Music. First discovered at the age of 12 when in the group N-Toon with his brother, he released his debut album Southside in 2004. He has since released 2007’s Street Love and 2008’s Lessons in Love. He has also released three mixtapes, and plans to release his fourth studio album sometime in 2010.

He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 3, 1986, to Robin Polite and Lloyd Polite Sr. His father died when he was at the age of two, and he moved with his mother and older sister Brandy to Atlanta, Georgia.

Lloyd was discovered by Joyce Irby in 1996 and at the age of 14 was in the pre-teen group N-Toon, alongside younger brother Chuckie. The group won Nickelodeon’s cancelled show Double Dare 2000 against No Authority, and the group was signed to DreamWorks Records. Although two singles were released (“Ready” and “Shoulda Been My Girl”), their debut album Toon Time went unnoticed due to a lack of promotion from the label. The group eventually disbanded, and Lloyd began shopping around for a solo deal. He was soon signed to MCA Records with his first single to be “Young Girl”. Unfortunately, as MCA Records dissolved into its parent company, Geffen Records, many of the artists on its roster were let go, including Lloyd. However, using “Young Girl” as a demo, he landed a new recording contract with Irv Gotti at The Inc./Def Jam Records.

“Southside”, a duet with label mate Ashanti, became Lloyd’s debut single and an R&B hit. The video was number one on BET’s 106 & Park, where Lloyd and Ashanti performed the song live. The follow-up single was “Hey Young Girl”, which wasn’t as successful as “Southside”. His childhood friend Ciara was in the video, and he is in the video of her hit “1, 2 Step”. Both singles appeared on his 2004 debut album, titled Southside, which performed relatively poorly. A third single was never announced. After that, Lloyd appeared singing hooks on singles for label mate Ja Rule on “Caught Up” as well as on rapper Tango Redd’s “Let’s Cheat”. He also made an appearance in R&B singer Sammie’s video “You Should Be My Girl”.

In 2006, a newly-recorded track titled “You” surfaced, featuring Lil Wayne (an alternate version featured Tango Redd). The single gained airplay on BET Late and it was #1 on 106 & Park. Lloyd’s second studio album, titled Street Love, was released on March 13, 2007. The second single “Get It Shawty” was also very successful, reaching the top twenty on the pop charts. By the time the third single “Player’s Prayer” was released, interest in the album had diminished. and with lack of promotion the song proved to be unsuccessful.

Blue Jay's Home Opener!!!!

2011-04-04T16:37:00.000-07:00

Toronto knows that winter is finally over and spring is officially here when the Jay's are back on the plate. Our Toronto Blue Jays kick off there season this Friday April 1st for the official Honda Opening Night against the Minnesota Twins. Tickets are already sold out for this big event. If you still want to be part of the party downtown for what is sure to be the start of spring celebration here are a list of the best bars downtown to watch your beloved Blue Jay's.

Real Sports Bar & Grill - With an enormous two-storey-high mega screen, televisions everywhere, great food, and cold beer; this bar has quickly become one of Toronto hottest sports bars. Located directly beside the ACC and Rogers Center this is the perfect place to watch all the games. 25,000 square 199 HD screens and private viewing booths are likely to have any Jay's fan coming back for more.

Graffti's - Kensington market is not trendy, it is where the trends come from -- and Graffiti's, in the heart of the market, seems to have a unique definition of a good time. Everything from the dancing Elvis at the bar to the mural depicting rock music legends suggests Graffiti's is a rock bar, but it has a few secrets. Some evenings live poetry and open stage nights, where anything goes, take over from the live bands that usually grace the stage. The atmosphere is casual and the regulars, some of whom seem more of a fixture at the bar than the taps, are very loyal.

The Dizzy - Located in Roncesvalles Village, The Dizzy serves high-end pub food in a sports bar setting. Their menu is inspired by classic French bistro offerings: steak frites, rustic chicken, seafood ravioli and cordon blue jay (chicken cordon bleu) served alongside burgers, wings and ribs. Sports fans can enjoy a televised game with a whiskey or draught beer.

Hoops - Located around the corner from Toronto's former hockey shrine, this place is called, naturally enough, Hoops. With TV's in the booths, a whole whack of satellite dishes, and a great vibe, Hoops has survived the closing of the Gardens to become a beloved local sports bar. Karaoke nights are popular, and so are the ribs.

Opera Bob's Public House - Cold delicious beers on tap and a wide variety in the cooler. The New Bar on Dundas just east of Ossington, beside The Lakeview Lunch, is getting known quickly as a hot spot for wholesome food and great live entertainment. The menu has a wide variety of crock pot dishes, pot pies, the best bacon cheese dip you'll ever have, and many other items suitable for meals, snacks or sharing. Every Saturday, there will be live entertainment by The Unknown Culprits, Adrian Parks and many others. Opera Bob's is great for any occasion whether your ready to party or just take a load off, have a beer, and get something to eat.

Jay's Season has never been so good. Come out and you be the judge!!

St. Patty's Day!!!!

2011-03-15T11:44:00.000-07:00

With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, here's a list of the most authentic Irish Pubs around the city to enjoy your Patty's Day the Irish way.

Pogue Mahone, a proud member of Toronto’s Irish Pub Family (including Foggy Dew, The Pour House and Murphy’s Law) is a great spot to stop in for a pint of Guinness or authentic Irish grub, such as the such as the Irish Fry and Corned Beef Hash on their weekend brunch menu. If you can’t kiss a Blarney Stone this year, you can always kiss their Blarney Burger!

P.J. O'Brien's is a friendly Irish pub that serves up loads of beer and grub like Homemade Irish Sausages and Guinness BBQ Ribs. The upstairs Fireplace Bar is a cozy getaway for those opting for a more intimate celebration.

The Irish Embassy is definitely Irish – even down to the newspapers they stock at the front. Situated inside an old bank building and smack dab on the corner of Yonge and Wellington, this spectacular pub is close to nightlife and all forms of transit, ensuring a safe ride home from the festivities. It’s a short walk to Union Station, King Subway Station and several streetcar routes. Check out their giant selection of beers!

Grace O'Malley's, a recent addition to Toronto’s Irish pub scene is named after one of Ireland’s most famous noblewomen. The dimly lit pub is massive with a big stage that hosts popular Irish and East Coast acts like Signal Hill, several nights a week. If you were hoping to perform your annual Irish jig, there’s tons of room to dance.

Watermark has the best view of all Irish pubs in Toronto due to its prime location on the waterfront. The Watermark is fast becoming a Toronto favourite due to its authentic Irish ales including Guinness, Smithwick’s, Kilkenny, and Harp and non-touristy meal prices including $5 appetizer specials during Monday night cocktail hour.

Molly Blooms - This student-friendly chain of Irish pubs is found in several university towns across Ontario and serves up cheap pints of beer, menu items like Guinness Battered Fish and Chips and more. Self-described as an old style pub with a modern day twist, Molly Bloom’s features entertainment like karaoke on Mondays and football parties. Check their website for a running countdown to the big day.

Brazen Head’s the newest Irish pub on the scene and one of the latest nightspots to hit the booming Liberty Village. It serves up plenty of Guinness, draught beers and traditional Irish pub fare and has live music downstairs every Saturday. The upstairs Poet’s Pub has awesome views of the city. Rumour has it, there are tons of singles from surrounding condos, so if you’re on the market, keep this pub in mind.

For more information on Toronto Pub's visit: http://www.toronto.com/stpatricksday/article

St. Patrick's Day has never felt so good!

Stereos LIVE at Sound Academy

2011-03-15T10:28:00.000-07:00

Our new and comprehensive upcoming concerts guide features all kinds of music, from big-ticket, stadium concerts to the small, local and indie buzz shows at Toronto’s bars.

Stereos @ Sound Academy (March 16) - Another Juno nominated pop band, Stereos, from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, formed in 2008. They are known mainly for their musical style, which fuses aspects of hip-hop andpop to form their primary style including. Their first act that had them recognized was appearing on the MuchMusic original series,disBAND. In October 2009, they released their first album self-titled Stereos.

Stereos is the eponymous debut album by Canadian pop rock band Stereos, released on October 20, 2009. The deluxe version features two additional tracks "Bye Bye Baby" and "All U Pretty Girls". The album debuted at #3 on the Canadian Albums Chart, and was certified gold by the CRIA with over 40,000 copies sold. It wasnominated for Best Pop Album at the 2010 Juno Awards, but lost to Michael Buble's 'Crazy Love'.

Stereos second album, titled "Uncontrollable" was released on December 14, 2010. The first single from the album, "Uncontrollable" was released on October 25, 2010 and peaked at #42 on the Canadian Hot 100. The second single,"Body Move" was released in February 2011, the music video is currently under works. They will be going on a tour across Canada starting in March 2011.

Weekends have never been so fun. Come see it for yourself, you be the judge!

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BEAUTIFUL GIRLS AND GTL!!!

2011-03-05T08:48:00.000-08:00

March is definitely the kick off to the party season!! With reading week, spring break and the weather warming out...it feels like every weekend is a can't miss event. Here are a couple of the latest attractions coming to the city this week!!

Mike "Situation" @ Luxy Club March 5 - Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino found instant fame on MTV's hit reality series Jersey Shore. The world let The Situation into their homes and he soon become a pop icon. Best know for his rock hard abs, The Situations dating rituals have taken the world by storm. GTL (Gym, Tan, Laundry), Grenade, DTF, and so many more have made Mike unstoppable. The Situation is ready to move from the Jersey Shore house onto bigger and better things. Already appearing on Dancing with the Stars, he started his own vodka company, and is set to hit the big screen soon!! Don't miss the chance to see this reality sensation in his natural habitat up close and personal in Vaughn at 60 Interchange Way.

Sean Kingston @ The Guvernment March 11 - A self-proclaimed product of his past, rapper Sean Kingston's history helps describe his sound. Born in Miami, FL, then raised in Kingston, Jamaica, from the age of six, he mixed more than a little dancehall and reggae into his hip-hop. The hard lyrics come from a hard life, which included incarceration, homelessness, and growing up a lot faster than he should have. His young parents didn't play teen pop or teen rap while he was being raised, so he absorbed the adult lyrics of Buju Banton, Ice Cube, and Rakim. He also lived the lyrics and landed a breaking-and-entering charge at age 11. Twenty-one days in jail, boot camp, and living in a car while his mother was incarcerated on an identity fraud rap all followed. None of it swayed the youth against hustling; it just pointed him in a different, more lucrative direction. Taking his ability to write rhymes and hooks, he started working Miami's talent show and showcase circuit hard, eventually sharing the stage with Pitbull, Ludacris, and Trick Daddy. Producer Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (Britney Spears, 50 Cent, Rihanna) caught his demo and signed the young rapper to his Beluga Heights record label right before the major-label bidding wars were to begin. The Sony imprint Epic won and introduced their new artist in the spring of 2007 with the single "Colors 2007" featuring the Game and Rick Ross. Although he sounded much older, Kingston was only 16 years old when the track landed. With his second single, "Beautiful Girls," he took a sample of Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" and twisted it into a huge hit. This more polished, smoother, and less hardcore stance suited the singer and figured heavily into his self-titled debut full-length.

Danny Fernandes @ The Guvernment March 11 - In two short years Danny has catapulted to stardom. His first two singles "Private Dancer" and "Fantasy" have both gone gold and blown up the airwaves. Along with his hit singles, Danny released three back-to-back 1 videos, which earned him 5 nominations at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards. Danny took home Best Pop Video Of The Year for "Private Dancer" at this year's MMVAs and also walked away as the Best Male Artist of the Year at the 2009 Top Choice Awards. After relentlessly touring with some of the biggest acts in the industry including Akon, Flo Rida, Sean Kinston and Girlicious, Danny Fernandes has become not only one of the hardest working artists, but also one of the top live acts in the country. Never resting, Danny still finds time to travel across Canada to meet his fans as one of the judges on YTV's Karaoke Star Junior, evaluating the nations best young talent.

Weekends have never felt so good. Come out for yourself, you be the judge!!

DWW, NELLY, FABOLOUS AND MORE ALL LIVE THIS MONTH!

2011-03-05T07:32:00.000-08:00

Finish up with her runway duties, Lady Gaga made her way back to North America as she jetted from Paris to Toronto on Thursday (March 3). If you missed out on the action, We've got plenty of HOT concert listing for the month of March including Nelly, Fabolous, and more.

Down with Webster @ Massey Hall (March 12) - Down with Webster, or DWW, is a Juno award nominated 7-man Canadian rap rock band from The Beaches area of Toronto, Ontario who signed with Universal Motown in April 2009. DWW released their first official EP, Time to Win, Vol. 1, on October 6, 2009. The band has achieved success from all three singles released from Time to Win, Vol. 1. All three singles were certified Platinum in Canada. The album itself was certified Gold in Canada. Their second release, Time to Win, Vol. 2 is expected to release in 2011.

Travie McCoy @ The Opera House (March 17) - Travis Lazarus "Travie" McCoy is an American singer and rapper. He is the lead vocalist of the alternative hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes. McCoy released his debut solo album, Lazarus, in 2010. The lead single from the album, "Billionaire" featuring Bruno Mars, peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was certified double platinum by the RIAA. Currently, McCoy is working on Gym Class Heroes' fourth studio album, The Papercut Chronicles II.

T-Pain @ Sound Academy (March 18) - is an American singer- songwriter, rapper, record-producer, and actor. Throughout his career as a singer, T-Pain has extensively used the Auto-Tune pitch correction effect. Since the release of his debut album, T-Pain has produced numerous hits of his own and for other rappers and R&B singers. In 2008, he won a Grammy with rapper Kanye West for the single "Good Life". In 2010, he won another Grammy with Jamie Foxx for the single "Blame It". T-Pain is also the founder of the record label Nappy Boy Entertainment, established in 2005.

Nelly @ Kool Haus (March 24) - Nelly made his solo debut in 2000 Country Grammar, Nelly's best-selling album to date, selling over 8.4 million copies in the United States. His following album, Nellyville, produced the number-one hits "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma" featuring Kelly Rowland.

With the same-day dual release Sweat and Suit (2004) and the compilation Sweatsuit (2006), Nelly continued to generate many chart-topping hits. Brass Knuckles, was released on September 16, 2008. It produced the singles "Party People", featuring Fergie, "Stepped on My J'z" and "Body On Me", featuring Akon and Ashanti.

In 2010, Nelly released the album 5.0. The lead single, "Just a Dream", has appeared in the top ten of several singles charts and were certified platinum in the United States. The second single is "Move That Body" featuring T-Pain and Akon. "Gone" is the sequel to Nelly's 2002 worldwide number one single "Dilemma", also with Rowland, and serves as third single from Nelly's album.

Fabolous @ Kool Haus (March 26) - Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut album Ghetto Fabolous. In 2004, Fabolous released the album Real Talk, which peaked at number-six on the Billboard 200 with 169,000 copies sold in one week and contained the charting singles "Breathe" and "Baby". Following a three year hiatus since Real Talk, the artist released his fourth studio album, From Nothin' to Somethin' (2007), which debuted at number-two on the Billboard 200 and number-one on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and sold 159,000 copies in its first week. The album spawned the singles "Diamonds", "Return of the Hustle", "Make Me Better", featuring Ne-Yo, and Baby Don't Go, which featured Jermaine Dupri and T-Pain.

Fabolous' success continued with his 2009 album, Loso's Way, which debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200, selling over 99,000 copies in its first week, and became the artist's first album to top the chart. Loso's Way produced the singles "My Time", "Everything, Everyday, Everywhere", "Throw It in the Bag", and "Money Goes, Honey Stay (When the Money Goes Remix)". He later released an extended play entitled There Is No Competition 2: The Grieving Music EP, which contains the single "You Be Killin' Em".

Weekends have never been so fun. Come see it for yourself, you be the judge!

The Canadian International Autoshow comes to Toronto

2011-02-20T08:33:00.000-08:00

The Canadian International AutoShow is one of the premier destinations of its kind in the world, celebrating this leadership role by presenting dazzling displays of design, engineering and pure spectacle - all in the state-of-the-art exhibit space.

The journey begins with a chance to discover innovation never seen before at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Next stop? The chance to truly connect - with an idea, a dream or simply one's next vehicle - on a very personal level.

The AutoShow is a remarkable destination, yet it's also a unique journey that can be summed up in three simple words: Discover. Connect. Experienece.

DISCOVER an exciting array of technological innovations, including the latest in electric hybrids, pure electric solutions and hydrogen-powered models. Plus, advanced in-vechile technologies such as navidation/entertainment systems, new voice and enhanced web interactions, and so much more.

Checkout Concorso Exotica, perhaps the finest collection of super luxury automotive brands ever dislayed in on eplace. The latest models from th ebiggest names in high performance - Lmaborghini, Lotus, Ferrari/Maserati and HTT Plethora, plus the brand sof Grand Touring Automobiles including Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce. Plus, Pfaff Tuning, providers of a wider variety of performance, aerodynamic and appearance upgrades for luxury performance automobile enthusiasts.

CONNECT on a truly persnal level - with an idea, a drea, even your next vehicle. Here, you see, feel and itneract with the most advanced automotive creations in the world - and th epeople who represent them. Enhance you experienc ebefore, during and after the Show, by connection to special offers, promotions and contests right at the Show via autoshow.ca or your own personal digital device.

EXPERIENCE is the ultimate emotional reward that you, the automotive enthursiast, enjoys. Industry-leading displays, such as AJAC award-winners, Cruise Nationals Grand Champions and Natural Resources Canada Guel Consumption ratings winners.

Special exhibits like new saltue to the Chevroley Camero. There Legend of Camaro/Firebird in a 30,000 sq. ft. historical retrospecive of two of the most popular and celebrated vehicles ever made, featuring Smokey and The Bandit's 1977 Firebird S/E Trans Am, KITT of Knight Rider fame and the bright yellow BumbleBee, the charismatic star of the 2007 blockbuster Transformers. Exclusive, on site test drive opportunities. Plus, winning opportunites through the most extravagent promotions and contests of the year.

Finally, AutoShow delivers an experienc eunline any other, where all the features, promotions and services combine to provide each attendee with an emotional rewards that few other events can match. Discover. Connect. Experience. This is the AutoShow journey.

DATES

The journey begins Friday, Februaru 18-26, 2011 from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM and February 27, 2011 from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

TICKETS

ADULTS $20.00

CHILDREN (7-12) $7.00

Children 6 and under are fee

Children admitted if accompanied by an adult

VOLKSWAGEN FAMILY ADMISSION TICKET $40.00

It's Toronto's best entertainment value! The Volkswagen Family Admission Ticket is the economical way for an entire family to discover, connect and experience AutoShow 2011. Just $40 gains admission for two adults and two children (aged 7-12). So you save $14 odd the regular price. Plus, children ages 6 and under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult. Save and additional 10% when you order Volkswagen Famil Admission Ticket online!

MULTI-DAY PASS $30.00

Any two days

GROUP SALES

Call 905-940-2800 for groups of 20 or more

BUY ONLINE SAVE 10%
http://www.autoshow.ca/tickets-info/

Weekens have never been so fun. come see it for your self, you be the judge!

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES!!

2011-02-15T06:37:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year again, the long awaited spring is just around the corner. Most are ready to kick winter (and the freezeing cold) to the curb and we are here to help! Summer brings warmth, sun, and most importantily great parties, and what better way to start that off then by summer concerts!! This spring/summer Toronto will be blessed with some of the world's top performers...from rock to pop to country. Here are a list of some of the biggest names coming into town this season.

Artist: Taylor Swift
Date: July 15 & 16
Location: ACC
Official Website: http://www.taylorswift.com/

Artist: Janet Jackson - Number One, Up Close and Personal World Tour
Date: March 12 & 13
Location: ACC
Official Website: http://www.janetjackson.com/

Artist: Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks - Heart and Soul Tour
Date: April 2
Location: ACC
Official Website: http://www.rodstewart.com/ca/home

Aritst: Virgin Moble Presents Katy Perry
Date: June 29 & 30
Location: ACC
Official Website: http://www.katyperry.com/

Artist: My Chemical Romance
Date: April 19
Location: Kool Haus
Official Website: http://www.mychemicalromance.com/

Artist: The Temptations
Date: April 29 & 30
Location: Casino Rama
Official Website: http://www.thetemptations.com/

Artist: Rihanna Loud Tour
Date: June 7
Location: ACC
Official Website: http://rihannanow.com/

Artist: Alice Cooper's Theatre of Death
Date: May 17
Location: Hamilton Place Theatre
Official Website: http://www.alicecooper.com/

With more big acts annouced weekly, this summer is set to go off with a bang! Summer has never felt so good. Come see for yourself, you be the judge.

For more information about concert listings and ticket sales: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/section/concerts?tm_link=tm_music_header

SUPER BOWL WEEKEND!

2011-02-06T13:19:00.000-08:00

It’s Super Bowl time again and The Pittsburgh Steelers and The Green Bay Packers are knuckling down in the biggest sporting event of the year. If you’re not one of the lucky 103,000 fans who forked out thousands of dollars for a seat at the giant new Cowboy Stadium, there’s good news for you: local bars.

Note: Game time is Sunday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m.Where: The Ballroom (Richmond/John)
Starts: 3 p.m.
Details: Bowling alley and sports lounge for downtowners. 60 screens, five charcoal roast hogs with all the fixings. Lots of door prizes, cheerleaders and Dwayne Gretzky will perform. Tickets are $50. You can reserve bowling lanes during the Super Bowl, too.
Contact: Richmond and John streets, (416) 597-2695
Website: http://www.theballroom.ca

Where: Wegz Staduim Bar (Vaughan)
Starts: 3 p.m.
Details: Wegz is a monster of a bar, with screens everywhere you look. The Super
Bowl party starts early for ample warm-up time. Lots of prizes, meet the Bud Girls.
Contact: 2601 Rutherford Road, Vaughan, (905) 303-9349
Website: http://www.wegz.com

Where: Hoops Sports Bar & Grill (Queen West)
Starts: 6 p.m.
Details: A beacon for Queen West sports fans. Specials include 32 oz mugs of Bud and
Bud Light for $8.49 + tax. Prizes, wall to wall screens, including a 126-inch plasma.
Contact: 735 Queen St. W. (416) 862-2400
Website: http://hoopssportsbarandgrill.com/events.asp

Where: Real Sports Bar (Maple Leaf Square)
Details: A sports bar to behold. Voted #1 sports bar in North America by ESPN. Check in with them for Super Bowl party details.
Contact: Maple Leaf Square, 15 York St. Unit A (416) 815-7325 (REAL)
Website: http://www.realsports.ca

Where: The Rovers (The Annex)
Details: This bar serves up premium pub fare with 16 beers at the tap complimented
by 21 TV screens. Call for event info.
Contact: 570 Bloor St. W. (647) 348-0409Website: http://www.dine.to/rovers

SUPER BOWL PREGAME NOTES

Super Bowl XLV will be the 45th annual edition of the Super Bowl in American football, and the 41st annual championship game of the modern-era National Football League (NFL). The game, to be played on February 6, 2011, will pit the AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers against the NFC champion Green Bay Packers to decide the NFL champion for the 2010 season.

HISTORY

The game will be held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the first time that the Super Bowl will be held in the Dallas–Fort Worth area; and the third time it will be held in Texas (Houston was the host city to VIII and XXXVIII). Kickoff time is approximately 5:25pm CST. This will be the eighth appearance in the Super Bowl for the Steelers (who hold the record with six Super Bowl wins) and the fifth for the Packers (who hold the record with 12 overall NFL titles, including three Super Bowl wins and nine league titles prior to the Super Bowl-era). This will be the fourth time that two pre-expansion era teams meet in the Super Bowl (XIV, XLI, and XLIII).

TEAM BACKROUND

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2010 season with a 12–4 record. They earned the AFC North division title, and the second seed in the AFC and advanced to their 8th Super Bowl, tying the Dallas Cowboys' record of most Super Bowl appearances. This was the third Super Bowl appearance for the Steelers since Ben Roethlisberger became the team's starter in 2004. However, Roethlisberger was hindered by off-field problems before the season began. For the second time since 2008, he was accused of misconduct and sexual assault, this time accused of raping a 20-year old college student. No charges were ever filed, but in response, the NFL suspended him for the first four games of the year due to a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy. Still, the team managed to win three of those four games, and after Roethlisberger returned following a week 5 bye, he led them to a 11–3 finish over the rest of the year.

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers finished the season with a 10–6 record and became the NFC's first sixth-seeded team to reach the Super Bowl. They defeated the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field and will be playing in their fifth Super Bowl. They are only the second #6 seeded team to reach the Super Bowl, with the only other #6 seed to accomplish this feat being the Pittsburgh Steelers, who won Super Bowl XL following the 2005 season. Green Bay also joined the 2005 Steelers as the only teams ever to defeat the top three seeded teams on the road in the playoffs.

HALF-TIME

On the eve of Super Bowl 2011, it’s worth considering what will happen between the halves.
Over the years, Super Bowl halftime shows have evolved from “Up With People” singalongs and marching bands to a coveted showcase slot for A-list performers. No less an icon than Michael Jackson did the honors in 1993.

For several years, the NFL and the halftime show’s producers attempted to satisfy all pop tastes and demographics with themed shows with awkward mash-ups of performers and styles.
In 2002, U2 had the Superdome stage to themselves for a tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It was a classy, potent presentation.

The next year, the NFL rolled out another grab-bag with Shania Twain, No Doubt and Sting.
Following the infamous Janet Jackson/Justin Timberlake mishap of 2004, the league backpedalled in a big way. The next several years featured increasingly, shall we say, experienced performers who banged out a mini-set of greatest hits: Paul McCartney. The Rolling Stones. Prince. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band.

For this Sunday’s Super Bowl 2011 the NFL has announced The Black Eyed Peas will perform during half time.

The Peas’ polished hip-pop filled arenas and dominated the Billboard charts for

Monkees at Supermuch of the ‘00s. Granted, the electronic pulse of the group’s current “The Beginning” CD wasn’t nearly as well-received as its predecessor, “The End.” But they’re still huge. Here’s hoping Fergie keeps her top on, or else we’re likely to see the Monkees at Super Bowl XLVI.

OTHER FUN SUPER BOWL FACTS

The Steelers and Packers did not play each other this season. The last time the two teams met was December 20, 2009, when the Steelers defeated the Packers 37–36 at Heinz Field. That game was marked by four lead changes in the fourth quarter and a game-winning touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger to Mike Wallace as time expired.

Both teams are known to have sizable fan bases that often travel to away games, largely due to the home games themselves having decades-long waiting lists. In August 2008, ESPN.com ranked the two teams tied as having the best fans in the NFL. ESPN's own John Clayton, a Pittsburgh native, broke the tie in favor of the Steelers.

Cowboys Stadium has installed additional temporary seating and will utilize its standing room to increase its capacity to over 105,000 fans. If the stadium is filled to capacity (its record for an NFL game is 105,121 spectators), it will set a record for Super Bowl attendance, breaking the previous record of 103,895 fans for Super Bowl XIV in the Rose Bowl. League officials have indicated they will also count spectators watching the game on large television screens from outside the stadium in the tally, which generally is not allowed in official attendance counts.

JRDN 'U CAN HAVE IT ALL' PERFORMING LIVE

2011-01-30T07:12:00.000-08:00

Friday January 28, 2011, JRDN will be singing his hit single "U Can Have It All" plus more at Luxy Entertainment Complex across from the AMC in Woodbridge. Luxy is also hosting Diva Friday's where lady's are free before 12. Another CANNOT miss event playing top 40, house, hip-hop and mashup.

Emerging Canadian R&B/hip-hop star Jordan Croucher is making up for a late start in his music career in a big way with the soulful songs from his forthcoming second album.

The 13-track record spawned the hit singles and videos “Selfish Times,” “Feelin’ Fine,” “So Addicted,” “Won’t Let Go” and “It’s Raining.” It also earned Croucher a CBC Galaxie Rising Star prize, an East Coast Music Award nomination and an appearance on the CBC Television special, Barenaked Eash Coast Music. He toured across Canada with the likes of Maestro and opened for such international stars as Ne-Yo, Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, Nas and Juelz Santana.

With Croucher’s undeniable talents as a singer and lyricist, his good looks and solid citizenry, it should be no surprise that he’s now poised to take the next step up the music ladder using the name JRDN. He’s been working with Toronto’s Grammy Award-nominated Kuya Productions songwriting and production team, who’ve worked with some of the biggest names in the business, including Nelly, Mase, Ginuwine, Jesse McCartney, Nicole Scherzinger and Akon. Since he’s adopted the abbreviated stage name and surrounded himself with all new people since No Dress Code, Croucher in some ways sees his forthcoming LP as another debut effort. There’s a noticeable difference in the sonics between the old and new material, and Croucher has also turned a page lyrically.

“On the first album, I talked about family and friends and my life,” explains Croucher. “But on this one, I’m talking about the women in my life.”

The hook-filled lead single “U Can Have It All” has just arrived at radio and is garnering very positive reactions. The song’s video has a surprising twist at the end that Croucher reveals was inspired by The Jackson 5’s 1971 hit, “Sugar Daddy.”

Another new song that Croucher is particularly excited about is “High Definition,” about which he says: “I think it defines me as an R&B guy. Every R&B guy has to have that one love song that really raises a woman on a pedestal, and I think this is it.”

For more information on JRDN please visit: http://www.jrdnmusic.com/events.php

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SHAWN DESMAN LIVE

2011-01-22T16:42:00.000-08:00

         With a Platinum debut album, chart-topping singles & videos, a movie role and international colades all under his belt, singer/dancer/songwriter/producer Shawn Desman is back for more. Shawn Desman is making his long-awaited performing return to Toronto to promote his new hit single "Electric/Night Like This".

         Saturday January 22nd 2011, Shawn Desman will be at The Luxy Night Club located directly across from the AMC Theatres in Woodbridge, not far from where the 400 and 407 highways meet. Located just outside Toronto, Luxy Nightclub in Woodbridge consistently draws visitors and partygoers on a regular basis for its weekly Thursday, Friday and Saturday night parties. Special events and long weekends are also big occasions at Luxy Nightclub, as people come from all areas of the city to party in this widely respected and loved venue.

        The first single "Shiver" was released onto iTunes on February 23, 2010. It has since reached #18 on the Canadian Hot 100. Shawn tweeted on his official Twitter page that his upcoming album Fresh is
due out in early June 2010. Later on May 28, Shawn tweeted that he had just finished mastering his second single, entitled "Night Like This". Since then the single was released and has peaked at #22 on the Canadian Hot 100. His third studio album Fresh was released on August 3 in Canada and August 10 in US. Just last week, The "Electric/Night Like This" music video topped Much Music's top 10 music videos. Currently sitting at number one for the week.

Watch the exclusive, behind the scenes footage from Shawn Desman’s new 'Electric/Night Like This' video!!

Then check out the TV premiere of the 'Electric/ Night Like This’ video

Sean Desman live is a CANNOT miss event! The city's premier Saturday night experience brings together two of the city's top talents, DJ Jedi and 4Korners, playing best of top 40, hip-hop, house and mashup. Followed by a special live presentation of Shawn Desman at Luxy entertainment complex.

For more on tour dates, visit: http://shawndesman.com/tour

Weekend's have never felt so good. Come see it for yourself, you be the judge.