Monday November 3rd, 2019

Canadian Country Music Association Award (CCMA https://www.ccma.org )winner Wes Mack  wesmackmusic.com  was in Toronto recently to promote his latest album.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  was on location at the Corus Quey-Corus Entertainment  https://www.corusent.com 25 Dockside Drive, speaks with the singer, songwriter, actor and director about his latest album “Soul” including the single Best Hangover (ft Maddie Storvold of CTV The Launch https://www.ctv.ca/The-Launch-S2/Artists/Maddie-Storvold  ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFBtfzuokXc  and his favourite Halloween Costume.

Thursday October 31st, 2019

Today is Halloween (Thursday October 31,2019) and before this spooky night of trick or treat fun Rudy Blair Entertainment Media rudyblairmedia.com spoke with some celebrities(John O’Hurley, Diane Lee & Mike “Pinball” Clemons, Jerome “JYD” Williams, Jully Black, Amanda Jordan, Troy Crossfield,  Kardinal Offishall, & Wes Mack) to find out what was their favorite Halloween Costumes. 

Thursday October 31st, 2019

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

Today ( Thursday October 31,2019) is Halloween and thousands of children will be out tonight dressed in their costumes, going door to door asking the traditional question to get candy and goodies..”Trick or Treat”. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with Inspector Toronto Police Service Chris Boddy  https://twitter.com/tpschrisboddy?lang=en   about tips for kids and adults to make sure this Halloween is safe for everyone .  

(Trick or Treat – Halloween Song – Happy Halloween day – English Song For Kids – Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeNEi_NfF6w  )

Wednesday October 30th, 2019

This Canadian singer/songwriter who’s list of bands and performances include genres from Punk to Country and Folk ,has recorded his first Children’s album because he wanted his kids to be more connected with nature and music.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  was on location at  Corus Quey-Corus Entertainment 25 Dockside Drive in Toronto to speak with Spencer Burton  https://www.spencerburtonmusic.com  about his new LP…The Mountain Man featuring the song   Whatever I Want To Be  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glc88sdMGvs  .  

Wednesday October 30th, 2019

The weekend of Friday October 18th-Saturday October 19th, 2019, several celebrities took part in the 12th 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 Canadian broadcast journalist Marci Ien  https://twitter.com/MarciIen   from CTV’s The Social  https://www.ctv.ca/TheSocial  about supporting the event, her years as a broadcaster and her roll on The Social.  

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

Tuesday October 29th, 2019

The weekend of Friday October 18th-Saturday October 19th, 2019, several celebrities took part in the 12th 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  Juno Award winner Kardinal Offishall (Rapper. DJ. Executive. Host. Philanthropist ) www.mrkardinal.com  and Actor/Producer/Writer Troy Crossfield  https://twitter.com/troycrossfield about supporting the event, each of their personal projects and their favourite Halloween costumes.  

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

Tuesday October 29th, 2019

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

The biggest party of the year takes place this Thursday October 31st, 2019 as Halloween  takes over the city of Toronto.  And two of the biggest monster bashes in in the  GTA will be taking place at  Liberty Grand https://libertygrand.com 25 British Columbia Rd and Arcane www.arcanetoronto.com  461 King St West . Rudy Blair Entertainment Media rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with Adam Szabo, Special Events Coordinator for LIBERTY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP  www.libertygroup.com/  about their double ghostly fun haunting celebration including, music, prizes and best costume contest. 

Monday October 28th, 2019

This Canadian Country Artists resume includes Singer, Songwriter, Model, Actress (Killing Daddy NBThrilling Films Amanda Jordan original music-Curtis Crawford https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=rP4htY4pff4 ),  back-to-back top ten finishes in the 2016 and 2017 ole Red Dot on the Spot Songwriting Competitions, finalist of the 2018 Canadian Songwriting Competition, one of the winners of the Kick It with Kissel contest, which saw her open for Brett Kissel in 2018 in Sudbury, Ontario, and was one of eight wild cards to compete for the last spot in the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase.  Amanda Jordan  https://www.amandajordanmusic.com  was in Toronto to promote her new single Driving in the Dark  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=946jD0NSTYo  .  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmendia.com  was on location at the Spoke Club (600 King St W) https://www.thespokeclub.com  to speaks with Amanda about her love of music, her transitions in the arts, her new single and video and her favourite halloween costume.  

Monday October 28th, 2019

The weekend of Friday October 18th-Saturday October 19th, 2019, several celebrities took part in the 12th 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  Juno Award winner Jully Black jullyblack.ca (Singer, Songwriter, Performer) about why it was important to take part in this event, how she became last years champion, a surprise appearance by actor Billy Baldwin , new music and an upcoming autobiography and her favourite Halloween costume.  

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

Friday October 25th, 2019

Last night(Thursday October 24th, 2019) was the 4th 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, Vanessa James & Brian McGrattan and Violetta Afanasieva & P.J. Stock  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 Olympic Champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.  The competition was magical, fun  and entertaining but there has to be an elimination and it was NHL player Colton Orr  https://twitter.com/enforceorr?lang=en and his partner Olympian in pairs skating Amanda Evora  https://twitter.com/amanda_evora?lang=en .  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  was on location at Toronto’s CBC building to speak wth Colton Orr & Amanda Evora about performing together, their chemistry, their favourite moves, their charities Smilezone Foundation  https://www.smilezone.com (which strives to improve the lives of children receiving medical treatment at health care facilities across Canada)  and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada  https://www.bgccan.com/en/ (which works with communities across Canada to encourage and empower children and youth, helping them set a path for success) and who they felt had the best chance in winning at the upcoming finals.

(  Battle of the Blades Episode 6  https://gem.cbc.ca/media/battle-of-the-blades/season-5/episode-6/38e815a-011d59b166b  )