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  • Day #10 -Sat., Sept. 16th, 2023

    By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started our day with the In Conversation With Andy Lau, who is an icon in the global Chinese community, entertaining the world with his singing and acting talent spanning over four decades. He is one of the “Four Heavenly Kings” of Cantopop music and has performed in over 160 films…

  • Day #9 -Fri., Sept. 15th, 2023

    By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started the day at the Scotiabank Theatre for Smugglers. It’s a timepiece movie set in 1970’s South Korea, where smuggling is rampant and considered a heinous crime. However, it might be the only option for some haenyeo — women free divers who have harvested shellfish and other sea treasures for…

  • Day #8 -Thurs., Sept. 14th, 2023

    By The BKONTHESCENE Team The day started at the Scotiabank Theatre for The Nature of Love (French title Simple comme Sylvain). This was a Quebecois film  – A Quebecois comedy love story   This Canadian – France romantic comedy from Quebecois actor, writer, and director Monia Chokri (A Brother’s Love) tackles class difference and infidelity. The Nature of…

  • A Breakfast Symposium In Support Of Sheena’s Place @The One Hotel at King and Yonge-Wed.,Sept.13th,2023

    By Sally Warburton The MC for the event was Executive Director John Choi who has  background experience in the mental health field. There were 3 speakers at the Breakfast Symposium.  Saroya Tinker, professional athlete and philanthropist who suffers from eating disorders, shared her experience while being a professional athlete. She also shared that she uses…

  • Day#6-Tues.,Sept.12th,2023

    By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started our day for –Backspot, a virtual Canadian film by D.W. Waterson  From the minute the film starts we see Cheerleading as a sport. And a difficult one at that. These girls are athletes. Competitive athletes. And this film shows this. The relationships between the girls, the drive to be…

  • Salma Hayek Pinault attends the premiere of ViX Original Film,  EL SABOR DE LA NAVIDAD, Produced by Hayek Pinault’s Ventanarosa Productions at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival

    L L to R: Salma Hayek Pinault, Images Courtesy of ViX L to R: Rodrigo Mazon, Erica Sánchez Su, Jennevie Olivieri-López, Jose Tamez, Salma Hayek Pinault, Alejandro Lozano, Billy Rovzar, Augusto Rovegno, Images Courtesy of ViX The Movie’s World Premiere Took Place on September 13 as Part of the Festival’s Special Presentations Program  EL SABOR DE LA NAVIDAD…

  • Day#5 – Mon., Sept. 11th, 2023

    By The BKONTHESCENE Team Our day started with a Camera Call: TIFF STORY: Celebrities Battleground: Uniting for a Cancer-Free Tomorrow “1st Annual Battleground: Uniting for a Cancer-Free Tomorrow.” Our day started with Battleground, a celebrity basketball event that raised awareness on mental health and cancer, was where well-known figures from music, film, sports, and television came…

  • Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne To Be Honored By Jus’ Blues Foundation with Lifetime Achievement Award

    Spotify Website Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne has received many accolades over the course of his six-decade musical career, and this year brings a particularly honourable distinction. In recognition of Wayne’s outstanding contributions to the blues genre, the Jus’ Blues Foundation has selected him for the Jus’ Blues Bobby “Blue” Bland Lifetime Achievement Award. For more than 25…

  • Day#4-Sun.,Sept.10th,2023

    By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started Day#4 at Roy Thompson Hall for Dumb Money. Dumb Money is the high profile financial story of the amateur investors and hedge fund billionaires that became the infamous GameStop Wall Street scandal. The high profile cast includes: Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, Shailene Woodley, and America…

  • Day#3-TIFF2023-Sat.,Sept.10th,2023

    BY THE BKONTHESCENE TEAM Our early morning day began with the film screening – Les Indésirables (Batiment 5)  at the Scotiabank Cinema. A moving French film  by Director Ladj Ly set in an underprivileged suburb in Paris. The film deals with the racist policies forcing the poor into unsafe and unfortunate living conditions.  With a strong…

  • The 13th Annual Bask-It-Style Media Day at Fairmont Royal York on Wed.,Sept 6, 2023

    By Steph C. Bask-It-Style dazzled attendees at its 13th annual Media Day at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. This exclusive event gave us a unique opportunity to get a sneak peek and firsthand experience of the VIP treatment offered by this year’s twelve generous sponsors. Bask-It-Style personally delivers VIP gift bags to celebrities who are…

  • Day#1 OF TIFF2023-Thurs.,Sept.7th,2023

    By THE BKONTHESCENE TEAM Day #1  TIFF 2023  – The Toronto International Film Festival 2023 started with Breakfast held at the beautiful BISHA Hotel main floor bar area-Mister C. for Press,Media & Industry. A chance to meet other Press and Industry people and share TIFF plans.  An energizing start to TIFF . Then on to the films…

  • Trois Rivières’ Alt.Rockers AROUND JOSHUA Celebrates Love In “Baby Stardust”

    “Baby Stardust” YouTube and Spotify Website New love can come in many forms, whether it be a new romantic relationship, a new friendship, or a newborn child. When this happens, everything feels like a fresh start filled with promise. Trois Rivières alt.rock band Around Joshua celebrate this newfound hope in their new single, “Baby Stardust”. The song opens…

  • Women In Music Honour Roll 2023 Recipient, Shumaila Hemani, Ph.D. Releases “Primordial Covenant” Dedicated To Peace And Justice;An Art Song From Her Upcoming Album, Kashf (Knowledge Of The Heart)

    “Primordial Covenant” YouTube and Spotify Website Recent Women in Music Canada Honour Roll recipient and Cultural Diversity Award Winner,Shumaila Hemani, Ph.D., releases a non-western art song: “Primordial Covenant” from her upcoming second album: Kashf (unveiling).  “Primordial Covenant” is based on Hemani’s poem that was published in Alberta’s literary feminist magazine: New Forum (2021) and nominated for the Alberta Magazine Awards…

  • Eclectic Revival’s Celtic Fusion Delivers a Soul-Stirring Anthem: ‘Cry Havoc!’ Sets the Stage For Impactful Album ‘Weight of the World’

    “Cry Havoc!” YouTube and Spotify Website Eclectic Revival, the quartet Celtic fusion band, is pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated new single, ‘Cry Havoc!’ from their upcoming album ‘Weight of the World.’ This bluesy, soulful lament serves as a poignant reflection on the burdens of existence while evolving into a powerful call to action, encouraging…

  • 25th Annual Starlight Children’s Foundation Gala-“Power of Play”@Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Aug 30th, 2023

  • Illuminarium at The Distillery District@28 Distillery Lane-Wed.,Aug.30th,2023

    By Steph.C. Illuminarium at The Distillery District is Toronto’s newest immersive entertainment venue. Located at 28 Distillery Lane, visitors can choose from two immersive experiences, WAKING WONDERLAND and SPACE: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond, beginning August 31 until November 2023. WAKING WONDERLAND is an immersive masterpiece inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless fantasy novel,…

  • Fan Expo@Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)- Thurs.,August 24 – Sun.,Aug.27,2023

    By The BKONTHESCENE Team Fan Expo 2023 literally hit the streets of Toronto this past weekend!  Everywhere fans were seen in costume – great costumes! The fans were in full force to enjoy every moment of Fan Expo 2023. And the fans were there… thousands and thousands of them! The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)…

  • Smoke Ring Days’ Captivating Anthem ‘Peace In My Soul’ Radiates Indie Rock Americana Bliss

    “Peace In My Soul” YouTube and Spotify Website Sometimes, you need music that will serve as a slice of soul salvation. It doesn’t matter what genre, as long as it lifts your spirits and gets you through another day. This summer, ‘Peace In My Soul,’ from New York-based indie rock Americana band Smoke Ring Days, just could be…

  • Long Island’s Xondra Unleashes Genre-Defying Magic with New Single ‘Like You Used To’

    “Like You Used To” Spotify Website Xondra, a.k.a. Alexondra O’Connell, the Long Island-based singer, releases her genre-fusing single, “Like You Used To.” An electric guitar walk of a smooth rhythm eases the listener into their silky lyrics.  “Well, well, well, well. You’ve been hiding from yourself, and everybody here can tell, so you might as well…