By Ron Johnson
A bi-annual celebration that was once considered to be the leading fashion event in Canada is on hiatus. For the last 20 years, Toronto Fashion Week celebrated Canadian fashion, arts, and culture by allowing local designers to present their work to the world on chic catwalks across Yorkville. But on Tuesday, TFW organizers stated that … Continued
By Ron Johnson
When eTalk correspondent Lainey Lui strutted down the stairs to the red carpet at the Golden Globes on Sunday night, people couldn’t help but stare. As she told the CBC, it was because her dress was “spectacular and eye-catching.” Lui’s rose-ombre floor-length pleated gown, with cut-out sides and a thigh-high slit that would make Angelina … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Musical comedy The Boy Friend is set to premiere at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto this March, starring Kelsey Grammer, best known as Dr. Frasier Crane, to lovers of ’80s sitcoms. “I’m delighted to be in The Boy Friend,” Grammer says. “I look forward to being a part of this charming and funny … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Jess O’Reilly is a sought-after speaker, author and sexologist (www.SexWithDrJess.com). For many of us, the new year brings a sense of adventure and optimism as we look forward to new beginnings and growth in the areas of health, wealth, business and pleasure. But for some couples, January also brings increased tension, stress and conflict, as … Continued
Netflix might be most sacred in January. After all the indulgence over the holidays, a few hours in front of the screen doesn’t seem all that bad. Maybe the content gods know this, too. You might have slept through the Irishman last year (tsk, tsk), but between Netflix, Prime, and Disney+, it’s virtually impossible to … Continued
By Erin Neilly
We asked Jeanne Beker to pick the perfect chalet chic pieces to pack for your ski getaway, whether you’re hitting the slopes or cosying up by the fire. Wrap yourself in these luxe sweaters, puffy parkas and more. A) TERRIFIC TIE DYE “I love what Line is doing, I have been a longtime fan of … Continued
Hannah Moscovitch, who wrote ‘What a Young Wife Ought to Know,’ met fellow thespian Christian Barry while working at the Tarragon Theatre.
By Erin Neilly
Legendary supergroup the Traveling Wilburys combined the sizable forces of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. The Anyway Gang wanted to tap into that vibe and energy when crafting their first album. The band, which consists of Sam Roberts, Menno Versteeg of Hollerado, Dave Monks of Tokyo Police Club and … Continued
On Jan. 1, Toronto’s SickKids children’s hospital announced that Ryan Reynolds and his ugly holiday sweater campaign brought in more than $300,000 in donations. Last holiday season, the Vancouver native was tricked by fellow actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman into wearing the infamous holiday sweater. This year, Reynolds decided to bring the sweater back. … Continued
By lindsaylow
In the improv comedy legend’s latest gig Hyprov, audience members undergo hypnosis and join Colin Mochrie onstage to do improv. We chat with Mochrie before the mayhem ensues come Jan. 24 at the Meridian Arts Centre. So what is hyprov? It’s the melding of hypnosis and improv. And how did this idea originate? The hypnotist … Continued
From high school sweethearts to love at first sight, our How They Met column was bursting with stories of love this year. Here are the top five romances that got readers’ attention: Zach Hyman and his wife Alannah Our most loved how they met of the year had to be the one of home-grown Maple … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Fashion lovers in 2019 were focused on getting back to the basics. Resident fashion columnist Jeanne Beker gave us everything from embracing your inner Sophia Loren to giving Dad a millennial makeover, but the stories that resonated the most were those focused on building a wardrobe that will stand the test of time. Here are … Continued
