On Sunday night crowds flocked to Madison Square Garden, but this time it wasn’t for a concert or a sporting event. The star studded hoards found their way to Midtown Manhattan for MTV’s VMAs, held in honour of Video Vanguard Award winner Rihanna. Expected to be all about Rihanna this year, the spotlight was stolen multiple times. Kanye addressed his scandal with Taylor; Jimmy Fallon poked fun at the Ryan Lochte controversy; Beyonce performed a Lemonade medley; oh, and Drake confessed his undying love.
Tag Archives: Arts & Culture
Friday Nights at the AGO.
The Art Gallery of Ontario continues offers an AGO Friday Nights series, staying open until 9 pm on Fridays to extend visitors’ opportunity to learn from expert guest speakers, participate in hands on demonstrations, indulge in drinks and appetizers, and enjoy live music. The program changes monthly, with past evenings focusing on Pop Art, Abstract Expressionism, and Interactive Modern exhibits made completed with appearances by Toronto’s up and coming artists alongside artistic powerhouses like Patti Smith, Grandmaster Flash, and Ai Weiwei.
SHE Picks: Father’s Day Gift Ideas.
You never mean to leave a gift until the last minute, especially a gift for someone who has spent the entirety of your life raising you. But we will all (sheepishly) admit that time gets away from us. That’s why I did quite a bit of thinking about these perfect father’s day gifts.
SHE Picks: What Dad Wants to do this Father’s Day.
Father’s Day can easily become repetitive and impersonal, with stereotypical celebrations consisting of a barbecue and a gift wrapped tie. Break the mould with one of the hundreds of events happening in Toronto. Whether the dad in your life is passionate about cars, science or art, you can find an event to appeal to any niche interest so there’s no excuse to stick to your traditional celebrations.
Leo to Portray Sufi Mystic.
Hollywood director David Franzoni is set to start casting for a film based on the life of 13th-century Persian poet Rumi. Known for his directorial role for the 2000 film Gladiator, which was celebrated as one of the most historically accurate portrayals of the Roman Empire, expectations for Franzoni’s interpretation were high. That is until he mentioned Leonardo DiCaprio was being considered for the film’s lead role.
The Oscar winning actor will definitely attract audiences, but does mass appeal justify the continuation of Hollywood’s xenophobia and racism?
The 80’s and 90’s Revived at the Billboard Music Awards.
This summer’s fashion was forecasted by the 2016 Billboard Music Awards’ strappy, shoulder-bearing silhouettes and pastel pallet. Playing host for the night, Ciara’s seven outfit changes hit nearly all of this season’s trends, starting with a skin-bearing silver dress with matching heels that looked to be inspired by this year’s met gala theme.
The Aga Khan’s Bollywood Classics Series.
This summer the Aga Khan extended the usual performing arts season well into August with their Bollywood Classic Series. Featuring films like the record breaking Mughal-e-Azam and Umrao Jaan, the Aga Khan invites Torontonians to extend both the performing arts season and their interest in foreign film.
Taking Over Cannes Bollywood Style.
Cannes is the best source for first looks at the upcoming year’s pop culture. Not only premiering some of the most highly anticipated films, the festival also sets the stage for formalwear trends of the coming seasons. With the festival wrapping up, now is the best time to examine some of the best and worst dressed of past years.
Lamborghini Calgary.
At the top of a rise overlooking the southeast part of Calgary, on the city’s Heritage Drive, sits a brand-new Lamborghini dealership, the fourth in Canada. I cover the illustrious opening celebrations.
Lobbies by Lagerfeld.
Karl Lagerfeld took to Toronto for a night of firsts last April, spending his very first visit to Canada at a private event to celebrate the Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos development in Toronto, his first collaboration with a Canadian company.
Lindsay Cooper 