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Archive for June, 2009

Michael Jackson “Gone too Soon”

Monday, June 29th, 2009

This is a link to a blog that has the CNN stuff -  several clips of Michael Jackson rehearsing at the Staples Centre both tues night and then the night before he died.

Here’s a shot of Michael at the 1984 Grammy’s – for Thriller!

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MICHAEL REMEMBERED!

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Wow…what a week. Ed McMahon, Farrah Faucette and now Michael Jackson. Jimmy Hollywood gave us the exclusive scoop that Farrah and Michael were not only linked in death but in life too. Apparently, Michael idolized her for years and even had her famous poster framed and hung in every home he ever owned. Last year when Farrah’s health took a turn for the worst, he tried to lift her spirits by writing her a noet that read when she gets better they will work together in a music video. How will Michael be remembered? He was many things to many people but no one kind deny his brilliance in music.

NOTICE!!

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

LOCAL FUNDRAISER

Friday, June 19th, 2009

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Chantel Kreviazuk will be doing a fundraiser for War Child Canada in Victoria this Tuesday (June 23rd) at St Michaels University School Chapel. An intimate, acoustic event in a small venue, 350 concert goers can expect a one-of-a-kind performance from the Juno-award winning artists. Tickets prices range from $100 for students to $250 for the closest seats, which will put the performers at arms reach from the audience. All proceeds go to War Child Canada. “I feel empowered to know that my support of War Child’s work makes an incredible difference,” says Chantal Kreviazuk. “If we want to change the world, this is where we start. Click here for tickets.

Great Father’s Day Song!

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Alain Clarke is an award winning singer from the Netherlands and his father Dane is a fantastic singer too. This song is called “Father and Friend” and is touching a lot of people this Fathers Day. Have a look![youtube RbqF6Xv1mNU]

NOT SEXY, Just Weird.

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

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Bruce Willis and his young bride Emma,  have posed for some intersting photos for W magazine that are making headlines this week. They have been described as shocking, jaw dropping and avantgarde. We think they are hilarious!

Literal Video

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

This is really funny. It’s the literal version of Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart”!!

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KIDS SUMMER CAMPS !

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Two Victoria women were tired of going to dozens of websites trying to find a camp or two that their kids could enjoy in the summer. They decided to put hundreds of camps onto one website. Three easy clicks and your kids are set for some summer fun!

BRETT MICHAELS GETS CLOBBERED

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

In case you missed it, Poison’s Brett Michaels was clobbered by a falling prop as he finished his opening song on the Tony Awards this week. Which leads us to a question…..what the heck are Poison doing on the Tony awards!??

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MISS VAN ISLE WILL SHAVE HER HEAD!

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

poulin.jpgIn support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, Miss Vancouver Island, Leifa Poulin will shave her head in support of her goal. She is thousands of dollars away and the Relay is this weekend. Make her losing her beautiful brown locks worth her while and give today. Just type in Leifa Poulin.