Saturday October 19th, 2019

If you’re driving around the downtown streets of Toronto, you may notice a celebrity or two driving right next to you.  Why? Because this weekend (Friday October 18th-Saturday October 19th, 2019)  several celebrities are taking part in the 11th Annual  Rally for Kids http://www.rallyforkids.com/Toronto/   in support of the Pinball Clemons Foundation   https://www.pinballfoundation.ca/  .  The Rally is a unique, exhilarating and memorable event that provides participants with two incredible days filled with fun and excitement. Described as a high-end scavenger hunt meets “Amazing Race”, this event, featuring luxury vehicles, will challenge, inspire and entertain.   Since its inception in 2008, “Rally” events have raised over $20 million for children and youth. This is a testament to what can be done when philanthropic individuals come together with one united vision; the health and well-being of our children. Your commitment to fundraise a minimum of $10,000 allows you to participate in the event. Raising over $25,000 allows you the rare opportunity to draft a Celebrity Navigator.   Some of this years celebrates included Kim Coates (Actor, Bad Blood, Goon, Sons of Anarch), Djimon Hounsou(Actor, Charlies Angels, Captain Marvel, Blood Diamond), John O’Hurley (Actor, Seinfeld, X-Files,Family Feud ), Billy Baldwin (Actor, Backdraft, Squid and the Whale, Dirty, Sexy, Money and Gossip Girl), Jully Black (Singer, Songwriter, Performer), Donovan Carter (Actor, Ballers, Family Time), Kardinal Offishall (Rapper. DJ. Executive. Host. Philanthropist ) & Jerome “JYD” Williams (Toronto Raptors Alumni ).   Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com   was at  Hotel X Toronto www.hotelsone.com/Toronto/X-by-Library‎  on the red carpet  the night before the street rally to speak with many of the celebrities and participants including Mike Pinball Clemons  https://twitter.com/pinball?lang=en  and his wife Diane Lee  Clemons https://twitter.com/Di_Clemons?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  about the foundation, becoming the General Manager for The Toronto Argonauts https://www.argonauts.ca  , the secret to their successful  marriage and what their favourite costumes were growing up.  

(Rally For Kids 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdQzlqPy2Ek )

Friday October 18th, 2019

Last night(Thursday October 17th, 2019) was the 3rd elimination of the CBC series Battle Of The Blades  Season 5  https://www.cbc.ca/television/battleoftheblades .  Battle Of The Blades  combines athletes from two of Canada’s favourite sports, figure skating and hockey as they pair up in a live, high-stakes figure skating competition for the charity of their choice.  The Hockey Players participating are  Amanda Kessel, Brian McGrattan, Bruno Gervais, Colton Orr. P.J Stock, Natalie Spooner & Shelden Kennedy.  The Ice Skaters are Amanda Evora, Andrew Poje, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Eric Radford, Kaitlyn Weaver, Vanessa  James and  Violetta Afanasieva  (Eric Radford & Amanda Kessel and Vanessa James & Brian McGrattan are no longer in the competition).  Hockey Night In Canada’s Ron MacLean returned as host and four-time Canadian and four-time World champion figure skater Kurt Browning was also back  as head judge. Also on the guest judging pane this week were former NHL player Colby Armstrong  and two-time world champion, 2018 Olympic gold medallist in the team event , Canadian pair skater with partner Eric Radford, Meagan Duhamel . The competition was fierce and entertaining but there has to be an elimination and it was World Extreme Figure Skating Championship in 2006 (with partner Pete Dack) Violetta Afanasieva https://twitter.com/ViolettaHoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  and former NHL hockey player   P.J. Stock https://twitter.com/PJStock28?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor .    Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  was on location at Toronto’s CBC building to speak wth Violetta Afanasieva & P.J. Stock about last weeks stunning surprise when no one was eliminated, performing together again after 9 years, their charities  taking part in the completion, their charities Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes https://hskl.ca  & The Alzheimer Society of Canada https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home and who they feel has the best in winning this season.

(  Battle of the Blades Episode 5    https://gem.cbc.ca/media/battle-of-the-blades/season-5/episode-5/38e815a-011cf6a6085 )

Tuesday October 22nd, 2019

(This Interview is also on  SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/interview-w-comedian-adam  )

The winner of the prestigious ninth annual SiriusXM https://www.siriusxm.ca Top Comic competition was announced (Thursday  September 26th, 2019) and it was  Adam Christie of Cambridge  https://twitter.com/theadamchristie?lang=en who became this years winner.   Along with receiving the coveted Top Comic title, Christie took home the grand prize of $25,000; guaranteed performances at four Just For Laughs festivals – JFL Sydney (Australia), JFL42 (Toronto), JFL NorthWest (Vancouver) and Just for Laughs Montreal – and inclusion in a JFL television taping.   Rudy Blair Entertainment Media rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with Adam about winning the TC competition,  his career in comedy including  working as a television writer, and actor for many acclaimed shows, including  CBC’s Baroness Von Sketch Show and Schitt’s Creek and his new comedy album “General Anxiety Disorder”.

(Adam Christie Chatterbox  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf0AmVJCJIs  )

Monday October 21st, 2019

(This Interview is also on SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/interview-w-canadian-artist   )

Victoria, B.C recording artist, best known for his appearance on the CTV series The Launch https://www.ctv.ca/The-Launch-S2/Artists/Adrian-Chalifour  Adrian Chalifour  https://www.adrianchalifour.com  was in Toronto to perform at The Cameron House www.thecameron.com  to promote and perform music from  his 1st solo album. Before his show, Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com   spoke with Adrian Chalifour about his tour, becoming a solo artist, balancing life an the road  with being a family man and his new LP “Joy”  featuring one of the most personal singles he’s ever recorded….The Collapse  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGzgZoobmGU  .

Thursday October 17th, 2019

Canadian Pop recording artist Gabriela Geneva https://www.gabrielageneva.com  (who’s shared the stage with international artists  Shawn Hook and Ria Mae,) has just released her latest single. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  was on location at Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square to speak with the singer/songwriter about her career, newly signed US publishing deal , working with songwriters Matt Genovese (PRETTYMUCH, 4TH AVE) and Zach Sorgen (winner of NBC’s Songland with Charlie Puth), her upcoming EP and her new single …. Sweeter  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rlvJ3awRyU  .

Wednesday October 16th, 2019

(This Interview is also on SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/interview-w-event-founder  )

One of Canada’s most diverse filmfests in Canada (putting a spotlight on “BIPO” Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) , The Reelworld Film Festival https://www.reelworld.ca  kicks off 19th season beginning tomorrow ( Thursday October 17th – Monday October 21st, 2019) in Toronto.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with the founder of Reelworld Film Festival , Tonya Williams  www.tonyaleewilliams.com/  about why this festival is important for the industry , some of the changes this year on film content , free Industry panels,  and what movie fans can expect to see including the opening film , The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw  https://www.reelworld.ca/openingnightfilm  ,  Farewell Regent  https://www.reelworld.ca/farewellregent  and closing film Becoming Labrador https://www.facebook.com/events/famous-players-canada-square-cinemas/becoming-labrador/344854869750940/  .  

(2019 Reelworld Trailer  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAiSHZlVpMk  )

Tuesday October 15th, 2019

The Toronto Electronic duo that has opened for Walk Off The Earth, Alessia Carr and  Dear Rouge, Featurette  http://featurettemusic.com  has released a new single/music video.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  was on location at Hilton Toronto (145 RICHMOND STREET WEST) https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ontario/hilton-toronto-TORHIHH/index.html?SEO_id=GMB-HI-TORHIHH  speaks with band members Lexie Jay & Jon Fedorsen about how they formed their collaboration,  their recent and upcoming tour, their upcoming album and their latest single and music video  Don’t Know Me Without You  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nKPpVaUSDM  that also features them in a Hollywood style car chase.

Friday October 11th, 2019

(This Interview is also on SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/interview-w-joey-cree-on-the )

Are you love chocolate.  Would you like to go to an event that’s all about different types of delicious mouth melting chocolate?  Thursday October 17th, 2019 Chocolate lovers will gather together for the 14th annual celebration Chocolate Ball 2019  https://thechocolateball.com   taking place at Toronto’s Eglinton Grand  https://eglintongrand.com 400 Eglinton Ave W .  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with event founder and President/CEO of JCO Communications Inc  https://www.joeycee.com Joey Cree https://www.facebook.com/joey.cee.16  about the origins of the event, celebrities and media personalities taking part including Rudy Blair Entertainment Media, Music, Fashion and Performances, how the event will help raise money for charities and of course….CHOCOLATE!

Thursday October 10th, 2019

(This Interview is also on  SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/interview-w-canadian-r-b-and )

Canadian R&B, Urban,Pop and HipHop artist Kevin Edworthy better known to music fans as KVNE https://www.instagram.com/kvne_official/  has released his 1st album.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with the Kitchener recording artist about his new LP Cathartic featuring the singles Ballerina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XKUTCZUgTk  & Dissolve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FYmrx2Mqtk&frags=pl%2Cwn  and how his new music was inspired by his wife leaving him and taking care of his son.  

Wednesday October 9th, 2019

This Interview is also on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/interview-with-hip-hop ) 

The Canadian Electronic/hip-hop award-winning Halifax producer duo and also nominees for Electronic Artist Of The Year at the Nova Scotia Music Awards , Kin Crew  www.kincrewmusic.com  have released a new single.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with  Brandon Todd-Parker and Gee Clarke about their musical journey together , how as producers help other Canadian artists make their mark and their latest release “Kids On The Block”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYqfuO6auWU  .