Friday, April 29, 2011

The BEST Royal Wedding Picture ...

I could bombard you with pages of pictures ... The dress, the venue, etc ... BUT, I've just carefully selected one picture.

How FUNNY is this? It will go down in history for sure ... it makes me laugh out loud every time I look at it.

Focus your eyes to the bottom left.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Royal Wedding Sched'!

The coverage starts live on CTV @ 4am!

Eastern Time Schedule:

3:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m. -- The morning of April 29 will start with an announcement from the Queen's office stating the titles that Prince William and Kate Middleton will take.

3:15 a.m. -- General wedding guests will start showing up at Westminster Abbey. These guests will enter the church through the Great North Door.

4:50 a.m. -- VIPs, such as Governors-General and Prime Ministers of Countries under the Commonwealth of England, Diplomatic Corps and distinguished guests, arrive at Westminster Abbey. They will enter the church through the West Door.

5:10 a.m. -- Prince William and best man, Prince Harry, depart Clarence House.

5:15 a.m. -- Prince William and Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey.

5:20 a.m. -- Members of foreign royal families, including Prince Albert of Monaco and Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain, arrive at the church.

5:20 a.m. -- Kate's mother Carole Middleton and brother James Middleton, depart the Goring Hotel.

5:27 a.m. -- Carole and James Middleton arrive at Westminster Abbey.

5:30 a.m. -- Members of the Royal Family begin arriving at the Abbey

5:38 a.m. -- Father of the groom, Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, depart Clarence House.

5:40 a.m. -- Prince Andrew (uncle of the groom) and his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie; Princess Anne (aunt of the groom), and her husband; Prince Edward (uncle of the groom) and his wife, arrive at Westminster Abbey and enter church through the West Door.

5:40 a.m. -- Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip depart Buckingham Palace.

5:40 a.m. -- Prince William and Prince Harry will move into St. Edmunds Chapel until moments before the royal wedding begins.

5:42 a.m. -- Prince Charles and Camilla arrive at the Abbey.

5:45 a.m. -- Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are the last guests to arrive at Westminster Abbey.

5:51 a.m. -- Kate Middleton, accompanied by her father, will depart the Goring Hotel in a 1978 Rolls-Royce from the royal state car collection and make her way to Westminster Abbey.

5:55 a.m. -- Bridesmaids and pages arrive at the church.

5:58 a.m. -- The bride, Kate Middleton, who will be officially be known as Catherine, and her father Michael arrive at Westminster Abbey.

6 a.m. -- The ceremony begins. The service is set to last just over an hour and will include vows and a sermon delivered by the Bishop of London, private clergyman to the queen.

7:15 a.m. -- Prince William and the new Princess Catherine will depart Westminster Abbey, by carriage, and process to Buckingham Palace. The carriage carrying the bride and groom will be followed by 4 other carriages carrying their bridal party, parents and Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

7:30 a.m. -- The Bride and Groom arrive at the Grand Entrance of Buckingham Palace.

7:40 a.m. -- Members of the royal family, foreign royal families, and other reception guests begin arriving at Buckingham Palace.

8:25 a.m. -- The married couple reappear on the balcony at Buckingham Palace with the Queen and their families for 10 minutes.

8:30 a.m. -- The Royal Air Force, where Prince William serves as a search-and-rescue pilot, will perform a flyover

N.K.O.T.B.S.B. .... Now, Say it Three Times Fast.

New Kids on the Block + Backstreet Boys = N.K.O.T.B.S.B. (seriously!)

80's + 90's = N.K.O .... Okay, I'm done now.

They did hit up the stage on DWTS. Seriously, people say DWTS now.

Why can't we spell anything out anymore?

Sorry ... Now, the point of this whole thing ...

(Check out their new single 'Don't Turn Out The Lights' on C100!)

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Canadians are the 2nd happiest in the WORLD!

Canadians share second place among the most contented people on the planet, according to a global survey that asked respondents to rate their own lives.

Why do you think Canadian's are happiest? See how we compare!

Denmark 72%
Canada 69%
Sweden 69%
Australia 65%
United States 59%
United Kingdom 54%
Germany 44%
Italy 37%
Spain 34%
Russia 24%
Greece 21%
India 17%
Libya 14%
China 12%
Zimbabwe 9%
Haiti 2%
Central African Republic 2%
Chad 1%

Another new GLEE - Tonight!!

Tonight, for the second time, GLEE gets its Lady Gaga on, this time with a special 90-minute episode inspired by the singer's latest single, Born This Way. The episode sees Mr. Schuester (Matthew Morrison) trying to teach the glee-club kids about self-acceptance - a lesson that becomes more difficult when closeted bully Karofsky (Max Adler) re-emerges to make their lives miserable.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Friday, April 22, 2011

Katy on American Idol

Katy Perry hit the stage last night with a fantastic vocal performance, and an AMAZING stage set. (dancing skills ... well. Anyway.) Kanye West even showed up.

Check it out! Moya told me this morning that Bruno Mars hits the stage next Thursday for the results show. Looking forward to that!

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Katy Perry on American Idol

Tomorrow night (April 21st) Katy Perry joins the American Idol stage for a BIG performance of her latest single E.T.

Check out the behind the scenes prep for this huge performance!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Apple Employees - It Gets Better

The 'It Gets Better' Pledge:
Everyone deserves to be respected for who they are. I pledge to spread this message to my friends, family and neighbors. I'll speak up against hate and intolerance whenever I see it, at school and at work. I'll provide hope for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and other bullied teens by letting them know that "It Gets Better."

http://www.itgetsbetter.org/

Thumbs up to the crew at Apple for this contribution:

GLEE Extra drops MAJOR spoiler on Twitter!

Tonight ... New Glee!



There has been some major TWITTER DRAMA, thanks to a Glee extra! Nicole Crowther posted this tweet in response to the question "who will be named prom king and queen?" :

***SPOILER ALERT!!*****

"K is PQ and Ka is PK."

Translation: Kurt, played by Chris Colfer, is prom queen and Karofsky, played by Max Adler, is prom king.

GLEE co-creator tweeted to say "hope you're qualified to do something besides work in entertainment…Who are you to spoil something talented people have spent months to create?"

How much do you want to bet that she won't be back on the show?

Monday, April 18, 2011

Glee, Adele, Gwyneth ... Amazing Tuesday night!

Glee is back after a (long) few weeks with repeats! Not only is Gwyneth back this week, but she's singing everyone's new favorite, Adele!


Here's a bit of a spoiler, but worth a listen! Gwyneth singing Adele from this weeks episode!



... And, while we're on a roll ... Amber Riley (Mercedes) takes a shot at Adele too:

New GaGa!

GaGa's new hits usually haveWEEKS of hype, teasers, countdowns etc ... Then all of a sudden, she dropped her brand new single last week!! It already has millions of hits on YOUTUBE. Check it out here, and her new album cover below:



Friday, April 15, 2011

Bruno Mars, Monkey Masks, $400 Budget = New 'Music Video'

I'm not going to lie ... I don't see the connection. Monkey masks ... Lazy Song ... Music Video?

I do love the fact that Bruno Mars new track is a BLAST ... Suits our new happy, sunny weather! Check out his new song you'll hear on C100, and the new vid!


Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song [Clip Officiel] by Warner-Music

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

People Magazine's most BEAUTIFUL woman is ....

Jennifer Lopez!



It's on stands now if you want to see the 95 other 'fabulous faces' that were chosen for this years list!!

Here are some honorable mentions you'll find in the list:









 

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Lady GaGa .vs. Gravity

Gravity wins again.

Tuesday Ticket Wicket - Scream 4!!

Today's a Ticket Wicket for the EXCLUSIVE pre-screening of Scream 4 on C100!

Check out the trailer



and the ORIGINAL from 1996!!

What should YOU do with your tax return?

1. Start that emergency fund, pronto. OK, at first blush this may not sound like as much fun as buying some new pairs of shoes, but this step will be far more therapeutic in the long run. Most of us know that we should have an emergency fund stashed away that could cover six months of living expenses — and most of us haven’t gotten around to doing that. The psychological benefits of having this cushion cannot be overstated, though. This way, if anything goes wrong in your life — a job loss, divorce or illness, for example – you can breathe easy knowing that your bills can be covered. You could use your tax-rebate check to jumpstart your emergency fund and then begin squirreling away a regular amount of money toward it each month. Just pretend that you have a new monthly bill in the amount of, say, $50 or $150 — whatever you can realistically handle — and sock it away consistently until your emergency fund reaches the level where it should be. For suggestions on where to save this money, read this past “10 Tips” column about online savings and money-market accounts that offer decent yields.

2. Wrestle your bills to the ground. For many Canadians out there, the answer to what they would do with the extra money is simple: Tackle their bills. If you’re struggling under the weight of out-of-control bills, this is a fabulous idea — and one that ultimately would be far more beneficial to you than buying up consumer goods. Here’s another idea to consider in this same vein: You could simplify your bill-paying throughout the year. Msnbc.com reader Bonnee Brown of Parachute, Colo., wrote in recently to share this tip: “I spend my tax return on things that make my daily life easier. Last year I called the utility company and went on a budget billing plan. When I received my tax return I prepaid it for a year. … Now I have $150 a month that I can spend on other things or bills. I did the same thing with my cell phone bill, home phone/satellite and Internet bills. It has made the monthly balancing of the checkbook just a little easier. It is also nice to know that if by chance I lose my job … my kids will have heat, electricity and something to watch on TV while I use the Internet and phone to find another job!”

3. Pay down credit-card debt. Credit cards can be your friends — but only if you pay your balances off in full and on time each month. If you’re walking around with balances on any credit cards — particularly cards with high interest rates in the range of 18 percent or more — then the answer to what you should do with any future tax-rebate check is simple: Pay down that debt. Even now, you can start the process of getting this monkey off your back by transferring your credit-card balances to a card with a lower interest rate right away. You’ll save $730 if you transfer a $2,000 balance from an 18-percent card to an 8.25-percent card and then pay off your balance at a rate of $50 a month. Even better, transfer balances to cards with rates of 0, 1 or 2 percent if you can and concentrate on paying them off entirely while those low rates last.

4. Invest in the future. How have you been doing lately when it comes to saving for your retirement? If you’ve been neglecting this important area for whatever reason, you could use your rebate check to get back on track. In many cases, you can view your contributions to a tax-deferred retirement plan as an instant raise. That’s because you’ll enjoy an automatic tax break, plus many employers will match your contributions up to a certain point — often 50 cents for each dollar you contribute for up to 6 percent of your pay. Even if your employer doesn’t offer this benefit, open a traditional individual retirement and start saving anyway. Yet another idea: If your retirement savings is on track, you could use your rebate check to invest in the future of your child or another child you love. How so? By starting a RESP college savings plan to help cover his or her future college costs.

5. Invest in your potential. Could you benefit from a job-skills upgrade? If so, why not take a class or two or three that could give you a boost? Many universities across the country offer extension programs with courses for professional development in the evenings and at other convenient times. You also could look into classes offered through community colleges and accredited online degree programs. Another possibility: The computer school New Horizons has dozens of locations, and you could beef up your technical and software skills there. After investigating your options, you’ll find that you can do your resume quite a bit of good for under $1,000.

6. Don’t let your house sink you. Are you among the millions of Americans who have borrowed against their homes for various reasons? If so, you could use that $300 to $1,200 to pay down your home equity line of credit and help put this extra debt behind you while interest rates are low. You also could consider making some extra payments toward your primary mortgage as well. By paying an additional $100 a month toward the principal on a $150,000, 30-year mortgage with a fixed interest rate of 6.5 percent, you’ll save more than $51,000 in interest and be able to retire your mortgage nearly seven years early. An extra monthly payment of even $20 or $25 can make a surprising difference. Granted, you’d stand to benefit more if you could invest that extra payment in an interest-bearing account offering a guaranteed higher rate of return than your mortgage rate – say, 7 percent to 8 percent. And paying off your mortgage early means you won’t have the tax benefits of home ownership for the same number of years. But if you’re after the psychological benefit of owning your home outright and spending far less on interest over time, then the extra-payment approach is something to consider.

7. Give your ride a little TLC. Youalso could use your tax-rebate check to take care of some important car maintenance. Are you approaching the time for a 30,000-mile full service for your vehicle? If so, why not get that behind you? Here are some additional maintenance measures to consider:

8. If you’re going to buy something, make it worthwhile. Want to use your newfound cash to save yourself money and help the environment at the same time? Then consider buying an energy-efficient appliance, especially if you’re now relying on older, less-efficient appliances. To highlight just one example: Horizontal-axis (front-loader) washing machines use far less water and 60 percent less energy than top-loaders. If you invest in a high-efficiency washing machine, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the reduction in your utility bills and the discounts and rebates that likely will apply to your purchase.

9. Do your part to combat poverty. Have you heard of Kiva.org? Through this site, you can provide microloans in amounts as low as $25 to worthy entrepreneurs in poor countries. Before deciding where to send your loan or loans, you can read all about different entrepreneurs who live and work in the developing world. The microloans typically get repaid within six to 12 months. If you’re intrigued by the idea of devoting at least some of your tax-rebate money to a hard-working business owner who really could use the help, visit this site to learn more about how the microloan process works.


10. Recharge your batteries. OK, if tips 1 through 9 are striking you as just a little bit too responsible, here’s a final tip for you that encourages some indulgence: How about taking a not-too-expensive, not-too-stressful trip with someone you care about? Short jaunts involving two- or three-night stays in beautiful spots can help you save your sanity and regain perspective, especially if you haven’t had the time or money to take a break for a while. Of course, you also could use that stimulus check toward a more elaborate, horizon-broadening trip — but if you know that route is likely to leave you feeling more exhausted and stressed out about money than you feel right now, then it might not be a bad idea to reconsider some of the suggestions in tips 1 through 9.

Sources and resources:

•“The Two-Income Trap: Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers Are Going Broke”
•Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine•Bankrate.com
•Edmunds.com

Monday, April 11, 2011

Waiting for Glee to return?

... Well, April 19th will be the Season 2 return date.

The episode, the first of Glee’s six-part end-of-season run, promises to be hilarious. First off, Holly (Gwyneth Paltrow) returns, but she doesn’t seem as into Will (Matthew Morrison) as she was before heading off on her “spiritual” retreat. Back at school, Mercedes (Amber Riley) falls to the diva dark side — and it’s up to her New Directions pals to rein her in.

Tapping even deeper into her crazy core, Sue (Jane Lynch) forms a “League of Doom” with Sandy Ryerson (Stephen Tobolowsky), Terri Schuester (Jessalyn Gilsig), and Dustin (Cheyenne Jackson). Their goal? To undermine the glee club once and for all. But there’s a hitch in their carefully laid plans: Kurt (Chris Colfer) is heading back to McKinley, and even Sue has a soft spot for “Porcelain.”



If you want your Gwyneth fix before the 19th, she has a new cook book! Yes, another multi-tasking celebrity. Next she'll be on tour with Charlie Sheen.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Hangover ... TWO!

So my absolute favorite place to go is Las Vegas. I LOVE it. This made 'The Hangover' my favorite movie, by default. Now, The Hangover 2 is on the way  and is looks GREAT! Check it out:

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

A Tuesday Ticket Wicket!! Hanna - You're there!

Very cool! Thanks to C100, you'll see it first!

Tickets all day long today for the EXCLUSIVE SCREENING of THIS:


Apple Store Dance Off

It's becoming a 'thing'. People go to the Apple store, and dance like no one is watching!

All I have to say is; If we all didn't care what people thought, and danced like THIS kid ... We'd be much happier.

Enjoy!

Monday, April 4, 2011

C100's Exclusive Screening of ARTHUR

Arthur is directed by “Modern Family’s” Jason Winer and will follow a wealthy drunk (Russell Brand) who risks his large trust fund to be with someone his mother doesn’t approve of — a poor girl (Greta Gerwig). He’s pushed to marry a well-off heiress (Jennifer Garner) who has a very religious father, played by Nick Nolte. Oscar winner Helen Mirren also co-stars as Arthur’s caregiver aka “adult nanny.”

We have the Exclusive Screening on Wednesday night @ Empire Threatre, Park Lane. Win passes here ALL DAY until 10pm tonight!

Saturday, April 2, 2011