Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth has relaunched his video series, “The Roth Show”, as a new podcast and the first two episodes are now streaming online.
Walmart Canada’s ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ campaign serves up more than 15 million meals, exceeding its goal by 2 million meals
Walmart Canada’s third annual ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ national campaign secured more than 15 million meals for Canadians, surpassing its goal of 13 million meals. The annual program calls on Canadians to join Walmart in the fight against hunger, a problem faced in communities, coast-to-coast.
From February 14 to March 13, Walmart and select suppliers partnered to raise funds to support Canadian families in need via Food Banks Canada and the network of more than 550 food banks working to feed families each day.
Walmart is committed to help address the issue of food insecurity in Canada. The ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ campaign works in concert with Food Banks Canada and the food banking network to provide meals to those in need, in addition to helping reduce food waste. Each store is paired with a local food bank to maximize food donations.
Walmart Canada has raised and donated more than $15 million since 2011 to Food Banks Canada and the food banking network and the Walmart Foundation has invested nearly $6 million to build capacity among Food Banks Canada affiliated food banks. That results in more trucks, refrigerators and people to get food from all sources to those who need it most.
With Love, From Mary… CTV’s New Original Culinary Series MARY’S KITCHEN CRUSH Premieres April 28
Full of food, friends, and fun, CTV today announced that its delectable new series MARY’S KITCHEN CRUSH drops into CTV’s midseason schedule and on Crave Sundays at 7 p.m. ET/PT beginning April 28. Viewers will get a second helping of the series with a bonus digital-only episode available on CTV digital platforms including CTV.ca and the CTV app, CTV’s YouTube page, and CTV, THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW, YOUR MORNING, and Gusto Facebook pages, as well as Bravo.ca and MTV.ca. Canadians can also enjoy the bonus episode on CTV On Demand via set-top box with applicable TV service providers.
Hosted by Canada’s culinary sweetheart and MASTERCHEF CANADA winner Mary Berg, the all-new series showcases Berg’s culinary skill and creativity with original recipes inspired by someone who has made a meaningful impact on her life. The premiere of MARY’S KITCHEN CRUSH follows the return of MASTERCHEF CANADA, airing Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV beginning Monday, April 8. Viewers can then stream episodes anytime on CTV.ca and the CTV app.
Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, a sports game, or just expressing gratitude for a loved one, MARY’S KITCHEN CRUSH is filled with recipes for every occasion. As Berg prepares the meal, she guides viewers through the recipe, offering up plenty of helpful tips and takeaways. The guests in each episode then join Berg to enjoy the final meal.
10th annual SiriusXM Top Comic invites alumni to return for a 2nd chance at Canada’s biggest comedy prize
SiriusXM Canada, the country’s leading audio entertainment company, announced the return of Canada’s biggest comedy competition SiriusXM’s Top Comic. 2019 is a milestone year for the competition as Top Comic celebrates a decade of hilarity featuring the best stand-up comics from coast-to-coast. To mark the 10thanniversary, SiriusXM is opening up the competition to past winners for the first time, giving them the chance to win for a second time, and raising the bar.
“Over the past decade, we’ve had a score of top notch talent from across the country go mic-to-mic for a chance at the Top Comic title, but the winners have never competed against each other on the Top Comic stage,” said Ben Miner, Canadian comic and SiriusXM host. “The stakes are higher than ever as reigning champs now have the chance return to defend their title while Top Comic hopefuls vie to dethrone Top Comic veterans and prove they are Canada’s best comedian.”
Starting today at 10 a.m. ET, Canadian comics can register at siriusxm.ca/topcomic where they will be able to submit a video of their best material. The deadline to register is April 18.
Since its inception, the competition has grown exponentially from a $2,000 prize to the biggest comedy prize in Canada. The winner will take home $25,000 cash and receive global exposure with a guaranteed spot to perform at JFL Sydney in Australia, in addition to spots at JFL42 (Toronto), JFL NorthWest (Vancouver), Just For Laughs Montreal and inclusion in a JFL TV taping airing on a Bell property network. Two runners-up will also receive cash prizes of $2,500each.
Top Comic is part of SiriusXM Canada’s ongoing initiatives to provide a platform for Canadian talent. In 2018, Chanty Marostica took home the grand prize, with Vancouver’s Sophie Buddle and Scarborough’s Nick Reynoldson claiming the runners-up prizes. Following the win, Chanty’s debut comedy album, The Chanty Show was nominated for the JUNO Award for Comedy Album of the Year.
SiriusXM will select the 60 best comedians and provide them with travel grants to audition in front of a live audience and a panel of industry judges, either in Vancouver at Yuk Yuks (May 13 – 15) or Toronto at Absolute Comedy (June 10 – 11) and Yuk Yuks (June 12).
Later this summer, Canadians can vote for their favourite Semi-Finalists with the top six, as well as two additional comics chosen by a panel of industry judges, moving on to compete as Finalists live on stage at the Top Comic Finale this September during Just For Laughs’ JFL42 festival, presented in association with SiriusXM.
Previous Top Comic winners are: Chanty Marostica (2018, Winnipeg), Gavin Matts (2017, Vancouver), Chris Robinson (2016, Toronto), Derek Seguin (2015, Montreal), Faisal Butt (2014, Montreal), Pete Zedlacher (2013, Wawa), Eric Andrews (2012, Brampton), Matt O’Brien (2011, Toronto) and Brian Stollery (2010, Calgary).
SiriusXM listeners will be able to listen to Top Comic content on SiriusXM radio, and those with streaming access can listen online, on-the-go with the SiriusXM mobile app and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, Amazon Alexa devices, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to siriusxm.ca/streaming to learn more.
Soundtrack to a Bromance with Ben Platt and James Corden
Starting out at the bus stop as young boys, James Corden and Ben Platt tell the story of a life-long friendship using 9 different sets and 12 carefully curated songs all captured in one take.
Rescue Dog Rescue with Emilia Clarke
Mother of Dalmatians Emilia Clarke joins Stephen Colbert for a ‘Game of Thrones’ edition of The Late Show’s Rescue Dog Rescue. Each of the pups on tonight’s show is up for adoption – find out more at AnimalLeague.org
Photo Gallery: Colin James with Roxanne Potvin at Hamilton’s FirstOntario Concert Hall
All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her at minismemories@hotmail.com
Marshmello to Headline iHeartRadio FanFest 2019 During Canadian Music Week in Toronto, May 8
iHeartRadio Canada announced today that electronic music producer and DJ Marshmello headlines its unparalleled live concert iHeartRadio FanFest, Wednesday, May 8 at REBEL Nightclub in Toronto. One of the biggest highlights during Canadian Music Week, the third installment of iHeartRadio FanFest also features a stellar line-up of hit-makers including Famba, Lu Kala, Neon Dreams, and THE LAUNCH’s Cassiøpeia and Olivia Lunny. More artists will be announced in the weeks to come.
“After pulling off the most epic prank with Shawn Mendes at the iHeartRadio MMVAs last year, we are thrilled to have DJ Marshmello back on the iHeartRadio Canada stage to perform another killer set,” said Rob Farina, Head of Radio Content, Strategy, and iHeartRadio Canada. “iHeartRadio FanFest is always a terrific night of music and we can’t wait to share it with fans during CMW.”
Fans can listen to CHUM 104.5 and Virgin Radio Toronto for a chance to win their way to iHeartRadio FanFest with the exclusive pre-sale code “iHeartRadio”. Tickets officially go on sale to the public Monday, April 8 at 10 a.m. ET at Ticketmaster.ca. iHeartRadio FanFest is a 19+ event.
Walk Off The Earth and Sarah Silverman release new video, “Video Killed The Radio Star”
Walk Off the Earth, the Juno-award winning, multi-platinum phenomenon known for their chart-topping originals and unique covers, have released the new single, “Video Killed The Radio Star,” featuring Sarah Silverman. “We’ve always loved collaborating with different artists and met Sarah back in 2012. We talked about recording something fun together ever since and now the time has finally come.”
Based just outside Toronto in Burlington, Ontario, their brilliant 5-people-playing-one-guitar interpretation of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” exploded on YouTube, garnering over 180 million views. Since then, the band has released a string of successful original songs including, “Red Hands” (#1 at AAA), “Fire In My Soul” & “Rule The World” (multi-platinum in Canada); sold out venues across the globe, from Red Rocks to Wembley, and collaborated with some of the biggest artists in the world (Keith Urban, Snoop Dogg, Nicky Romero, & Steve Aoki). In 2019 the band won a Streamy Award for Best Cover Song with their interpretation of Maroon Five’s “Girls Like You.” They also released a holiday EP, Subscribe to the Holidays, that charted as the #1 independent release in Canada for the last week of November. Both works are natural fits in the band’s wide-ranging and ever-growing repertoire, and tease their big plans for 2019.
Late last year, the band faced a major and unexpected loss with the sudden death of band member Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor. Mike’s incredible ability behind the keys gave the band a sturdy foundation to soar and create. In the wake of Mike’s passing, and with much difficult consideration, the band decided to move forward and use the opportunity to honor and share the extraordinary legacy Mike left behind.
The continued chemistry between band members Gianni, Sarah, Joel, and Marshall is undeniable. With Joel’s driving and prolific percussion work and Gianni, Sarah, and Marshall’s captivating vocal styling and melodic arrangements, 2019 will be a year full of new and original music from the band. Their independent spirit, unstoppable work ethic, and awe-inspiring creativity has catapulted Walk Off the Earth into new and uncharted waters with only bigger and better things on the horizon.
Walk Off the Earth is embarking on an extensive world tour, including stops at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Wembley Arena.
WALK OFF THE EARTH TOUR DATES
April 26 – Tulsa, OK – Osage Casino Skyline Event Center
April 27 – Tampa, FL – Busch Gardens Gwazi Park
May 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
May 15 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 17 – Kansas City, MO – VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino North Kansas City
May 18 – St. Paul, MN – Myth Live
May 19 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater
May 21 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
May 22 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
May 24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
May 25 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
May 26 – Portland, ME – State Theater
May 27 – Dewey Beach, DE – Bottle & Cork
May 29 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
May 30 – Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
May 31 – Mashantucket, CT – The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
June 1 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
June 25 – Vienna, Austria – Arena Wien Open Air
June 26 – Munich, Germany – Tollwood GmbH
June 27 – Prague, Czech Republic – Forum Karlin
June 29 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
July 1 – Hamburg, Germany – Stadtpark
July 3 – Abenburg, Germany – Burg Abenburg
July 5 – London, UK – Wembley Arena
July 6 – Rock Zottegem Music Festival
July 7 – Stuttgart, Germany – Am Mercedes-Benz Museum
July 8 – Paris, France – L’Olympia Bruno Coquatrix
July 9 – Bonn, Germany – KUNST!RASEN GmbH
July 30 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theater
August 1 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium
August 2 – Sandpoint, ID – The Festival at Sandpoint
August 3 – Vancourver, BC – Orpheum Theatre
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