Chrismukkah came early and it was amazing to meet Ben McKenzie AKA Ryan Atwood from The O.C. at Fan Expo!
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Photo Source: Bell
Bell Let’s Talk Day is one of my favourite corporate success stories. The charitable initiative, which is run by one of Canada’s top telecommunications companies, aims to remove the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s a campaign that I can stand behind year after year.
Bell has enlisted celebrity spokespeople, such as Howie Mandel and Serena Ryder, to spread the word and use their influence for a good cause. Based on a global response in previous years, I anticipate many more famous people will participate on the day of the event.
I don’t need an excuse to apply for tickets for a live taping of The Social. Now that they’re in season two, I decided to go back. On my way to the taping, I stopped at Starbucks across the street from the studio. I was delighted to see Jess Allen in line. I spotted her immediately and she was very friendly.
Chloe Bent, The Social’s audience coordinator was as friendly as I remembered. She ensured that everyone was excited to join the live audience and encouraged us to cheer by telling us that the biggest fans would receive gift bags with makeup products. One fan was visiting from San Francisco, so she took home a special prize. According to Chloe, the easiest way to look good on TV is to simply nod and smile, without looking like a cheerleader.
In every Behind The Brand interview, I enquire about professional role models. At the moment, I’d say mine is Elaine Lui AKA Lainey. Every profile of her that I read reiterates that she’s a hardworking media personality who successfully juggles several jobs in the entertainment industry.
After meeting Lainey at a taping of The Social, I was excited to see her again at Indigo. Lainey’s new book Listen To The Squawking Chicken: When Mother Knows Best, What’s A Daughter To Do? A Memoir (Sort Of) is a tribute to her mother, who raised her around a Mah Jong table and inspired her to become a professional gossiper.
“The Prismatic World Tour is coming to light up some of my favorite North American cities this summer, as well as some new cities that you introduced me to through your video requests,” said Katy. “This colorful show will bring you all the songs you know as well as ones from my new album, PRISM.” Colourful would be an understatement though. Last time I saw Katy Perry, there were inflatable beach balls tossed around and “colourful” barely begins to describe her wardrobe.
Katy Perry’s coming back to Toronto this summer, so you can bet there will be thousands of fans roaring with excitement at the Air Canada Centre in July. Opening acts will include Capital Cities, Kacey Musgraves and Tegan and Sara, although unfortunately my favourite twins (aside from Mary-Kate & Ashley) will not be joining Katy in Toronto. Instead, local Katycats can watch Capital Cities perform hits like Safe and Sound.
When Katy Perry spoke about her upcoming Prismatic World Tour on CTV’s The Social, she hinted at performing in outdoor venues, so I expected her to return to the Molson Amphitheatre again. At least there’s no need to worry about the weather for concerts at the ACC. Katy’s team offered buffer room between her Toronto stop and the next concert date, so I wouldn’t be surprised if she adds a second night to accommodate her huge fan base.
If you can’t make it to the ACC, maybe you can book a quick trip to catch her somewhere nearby in the U.S.
July 3 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena *
July 9 New York, NY Madison Square Garden *
July 11 Newark, NJ Prudential Center *
July 15 Montreal, QC Bell Centre *
July 16 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre *
July 18 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre *
July 24 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center *
August 1 Boston, MA TD Garden *
August 7 Chicago, IL United Center *
August 26 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre ^
August 28 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre ^
August 29 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome ^
August 31 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place ^
September 9 Vancouver, BC Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena #
September 19 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center #
September 26 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena #
*With Capital Cities
^ With Kasey Musgraves
# With Tegan and Sara
UPDATE: The Prismatic Tour is incredible! Click here to read my review.