Tuesday, January 31, 2012

CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2012: SLASH ADDED TO LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS

SLASH ADDED TO LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS
AT SLACKER CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK

TORONTO - January 30, 2012 - After an overwhelming appearance at CMW in 2010 and a platinum-selling self-titled album in Canada immediately thereafter, Slash will be returning to this years' Slacker Canadian Music Week to participate in a celebrity interview on Friday, March 23 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel before a sold-out performance later that evening at The Phoenix Concert Theatre.

His career originated as guitarist for the iconic rock band Guns N' Roses and has evolved on his own with Slash's Snakepit, Velvet Revolver and now his solo efforts. His tours have taken him around the globe more times than most and have seen him perform hundreds of shows in front of thousands of fans - each one with its own tale to tell.

In a command interview with media personalities John Roberts (Fox News Senior National Correspondent) and Kyra Phillips (CNN Newsroom anchor), attendees will have an intimate opportunity to hear Slash address the virtues of touring, the impact of live performance and fan engagement, recount some of his most memorable moments from the road, as well as reveal the details of his sophomore solo album set to release in May 2012.

To see Slash in this exclusive setting, please visit http://www.cmw.net/ to register as a delegate or purchase a limited ticket to this individual event.

About Slacker Canadian Music Week
Celebrating 30 years, Canadian Music Week is Canada's leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country's music, media and entertainment industries.  Combining four information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; a film festival; a comedy festival; four awards shows and the nation's largest New Music Festival - Canadian Music Fest - CMW spans a five-day period from March 21 to March 25, 2012 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel and over 60 various downtown Toronto venues, attracting participants from across the globe.  For more information, visit http://www.cmw.net/.

For media information and to arrange interviews, please contact:
Planet3 Communications Ltd. - Jennyfer Sanchez/Joanne Smale
T: 647.346.4101 E: info@planet3com.net

Bessie Bullard - Communications Director
T: 905.858.4747 E: bessie@cmw.net
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HOT CELEBRITIES: ‘X Factor’ Armageddon! Abdul, Scherzinger & Jones All Not Returning For Season 2

It's a regular mass "X"-odus at Fox this week. Following reports earlier Monday that host Steve Jones and judge Nicole Scherzinger were on the outs over at "The X Factor," Monday night brought the even more gob-smacking news that Simon Cowell's old "American Idol" crony, the one and only Paula Abdul, would also not be returning for Season 2. "Shocked to see Simon has fired Paula Abdul, Nicole and Steve from the X-Factor," Simon's former "Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe tweeted Monday evening, echoing many fans' sentiments.

Actually, neither Steve nor Nicole's departures were that surprising. Both had been unpopular with viewers--Steve for his perceived rudeness when trying to force the show's pacing or deal with sobbing child contestants; Nicole for her wishy-washiness and fondness for vulgar, seemingly PCD-inspired productions--and both had been on the receiving end of Simon's on-camera wrath on multiple occasions. But the news of Paula's exit, first broken by Deadline.com and later confirmed by sources to Yahoo!, was a jaw-dropper of Rachel Crow-esque proportions. After all, there were many, many things that just did not work during "The X Factor USA's" troubled inaugural season, but the Simon/Paula chemistry was not one of them, in my opinion.
Yes, the classic "Saula" pairing was actually my favorite element of "The X Factor" last year, and I'd always assumed that Paula was Simon's pet and had total job security on this show; Simon simply seemed to have her back. But I guess I assumed wrong. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Simon believes that the judging panel needs more star power next season (fueling rumors that Mariah Carey will finally join the cast), so maybe the nostalgic reunion of him and his former "Idol" sidekick just didn't quite bring in the bottom-line ratings he'd hoped for.
THR also reports that none of the three ousted "X Factor" castmates left the show voluntarily (although E! reports that Nicole quit to focus on her music, and, presumably, her long-delayed album). And that makes me feel especially sad for Paula. Neither of her solo reality television ventures, Bravo's "Hey Paula" and CBS's "Live To Dance," were exactly ratings juggernauts, and she always seemed so appreciative of the opportunity Simon gave her to reboot her career via "The X Factor." (Simon sometimes snarkily likened her to a very devoted, very grateful old dog.) Yes, it's true that Paula ended up playing not too prominent a role in "The X Factor" Season 1, since all of her contestants were voted off in quick succession, but that wasn't really her fault: Saddled with the Groups category in a pop age when acts like *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and the Spice Girls seem comically dated, she was just plain doomed from the start.
This, of course, is hardly the first time an "X Factor USA" cast member has been unceremoniously and very publicly dumped. Back in May 2011, another longtime Simon sidekick, original judge Cheryl Cole--after taping only a few early audition episodes--was fired, despite the fact that she'd quit "The X Factor U.K." and moved her entire life across the pond to do the American version of the show. Ironically, the rumor back then was Cheryl had been let go due to a lack of chemistry with Paula. I wonder if, when Paula witnessed Cheryl's firing firsthand, she ever imagined that she'd one day be in the same situation.
So now, as of this writing, it's just down to Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid. L.A. quit his cushy gig at Island Def Jam to join "The X Factor" (and now, as the head of "X"-affiliated label Epic Records, he has signed his three protégés: Chris Rene, Marcus Canty, and Astro), so I bet right about now he's hoping he's safe. As for who will replace Paula, Nicole, and Steve in Season 2, that's all up for speculation, but I do hope the aforementioned Nigel Lythgoe reconsiders his offer to make Paula a permanent judge on his other show, "So You Think You Can Dance." She could use the work.
Related links:
Steve Jones announces firing on Twitter
L.A. Reid signs Chris Rene, Marcus Canty & Astro
Biggest shockers of "X Factor" Season 1
More on "The X Factor"
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Simon & Paula at the first "X Factor" taping [photo: Fox]
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HOT CELEBRITIES: Kim Kardashian vs. Nicole Kidman — Fashion Faceoff


Reality star Kim Kardashian and Oscar winning-actress Nicole Kidman don't seem to have a lot in common. Even when it comes to their wardrobe choices, they couldn't be more different: Kim is flashy and trendy, while Nicole is more conservative and classic. Yet somehow both women fell in love with the same lacy red L'Wren Scott dress, causing a true style showdown. It's time to decide just who wore it better.
Kim Kardashian, 31, donned the design while co-hosting the morning talk show "Live! With Kelly" in NYC on January 23. She paired it with nude heels from her favorite shoe designer, Christian Louboutin, and loose, long locks.
Nicole Kidman, 44, rocked the look at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 26. "The Hours" actress also let down her hair for the look, and wore pink-and-white patterned pumps from Charlotte Olympia.
See more: Nicole Richie's glamorous look
Though the garment hugs Kim's va-va-voom figure in all the right places, the pulling fabric indicates that it's a little too snug around her hips. Also, the length is a little awkward due to the "Keeping Up With the Kardashian" star's petite 5'2" frame. Nicole, on the other hand, seems more comfortable wearing a slightly looser frock that falls just below the knee thanks to her statuesque height of more than 5'10". When it comes to accessories though, Nicole loses the competition because of her odd choice of footwear. The newly divorced Ms. Kardashian's additions are better because they allow the dress to stand out. Kim also earns points for choosing a color that really pops against her dark tresses, and a dress that, despite the creases in the fabric, really shows off her curves. For me, that's enough to make Kim the winner! Do you agree?
See more: Michelle Obama's sapphire dress
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Monday, January 30, 2012

Latin American TV Soap Operas: EL SEXO DÉBIL: LA NUEVA SERIE LATINOAMERICANA DE EPIGMENIO IBARRA CON ITATI CANTORAL Y MAURICIO OCHMANN



Siguiendo con el éxito que fueron “Las Aparicio” por canal 28, el productor Epigmenio Ibarra lanza su nueva telenevela-serie llamada “El sexo débil”, de la cual ya podemos ver los promos por Cadena Tres.
Esta producción de Argos pinta para ser otro éxito, además de que llama mucho la atención la participación de Itatí Cantoral, quien contó con la aprobación de Televisa para participar en este proyecto. También veremos las actuaciones de Mauricio Ochmann, Raúl Méndez y Adrián Alonso.
Aquí se narrará la historia de la Familia Camacho, formada por un padre y tres hijos varones, todos dedicados al mundo de la cirugía. Y viéndose abandonados por sus respectivas parejas, se darán cuenta de que las mujeres ya no los necesitan.
“El sexo débil” comenzará sus transmisiones el próximo 7 de febrero a las 10:00 de la noche por cadena 3.
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