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Category: Red Carpet Gala

  • Opening Night Gala for the 2023 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF)-Thurs.,March 23rd,2023

    By Alex Lam Canada’s leading South Asian Film Festival, MISAFF, celebrates its monumental 10th edition this March 23rd – March 26th, continuing its mission to feature and spotlight new voices in South Asian cinema.The festival will make its homecoming back at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre and the Cineplex Square One Cinemas showcasing 40 films,…

  • Winners announced for The 52nd Annual JUNO Awards, celebrating Canada’s best in music, live on CBC 

    The Weeknd becomes the second most decorated JUNO winner of all time, bringing home five awards total this year   Nickelback closed the show with a retrospective performance following their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, presented virtually by Ryan Reynolds, with Connor McDavid appearing on stage. Their Induction and Performance is Presented by…

  • THE BLACK DIAMOND BALL@The Fairmount Royal York-Sat.,Feb.25th,2023

    Photography By YYZ Photography For the past 7 years, the signature event of Black History Month: The Black Diamond Ball has brought together the Black community and supporters to celebrate the accomplishments and honour individuals who have excelled in their respective fields. Don’t expect the 2023 Black Diamond Ball to be the gala affair of…

  • Fired-Up Gala In Support of SickKids @Ritz-Carlton Friday, February 24th, 2023

    By SVPHOTOGRAPHY & BKONTHESCENE It was  an evening of Black Ties & Evening Gowns, luxury and celebration in support of SickKids Foundation. Funds raised help support the Burn & Plastics Unit at SickKids and the highest priority needs at SickKids. The evening was hosted by Durgy Spade and MCNADZZZ. Heartfelt speeches included: Event Founder-Roxy Zapala,…

  • The Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design Present the 5th Annual CAFTCAD Awards Gala

    The CAFTCAD Awardscelebrates its 5th year, live from the Aga KhanMuseum in Toronto, Canada, Sunday, March 5, 2023, hosted by Canadian Screen Award Winner Peter Keleghan (Slings and Arrows,Murdoch Mysteries, etc.) and Samora Smallwood (Lifetime’s thriller Death She Wrote, OWN’s The Kings of Napa). The Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design (CAFTCAD) brings togetherCanadian costume professionals from all corners of the industry. CAFTCAD has succeeded in creating a thriving environment for artists. Members…

  • Join Us @ SB57 In Arizona Remembering Legends for Charity® Erin Andrews Is Honored With The Pat Summerall Award @Super Bowl 56 Week, Charity Event To Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

    Charissa Thompson, who is the Host of FOX NFL KICKOFF emcee the event, ESPN’s Chris Berman presented the award  https://videopress.com/v/zSqO2k5P?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true SB56 This heartfelt event was held on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE hotel, as it was an evening of celebration and to honor the legacy of the late legendary…

  • Fête Chinoise @The Shangri-La, Sat., Jan. 28th, 2023

    Fête Chinoise returns with its 8th annual edition of its beautiful award-winning magazine and its signature luxurious gala, in support of the Scarborough Health Network (SHN), to celebrate contemporary Chinese culture and arts with a wonderland full of the best in fabulous festive foods, drinks, fashion, design and entertainment with the help of celebrity chefs…

  • Sommsation Wine Lounge Is A Sensation In Park City During Film Festivals!

    SOMMSATION IS A SENSATION IN PARK CITY DURING FILM FESTIVALS Wine Experience Brand and Marketplace Fetes Filmmakers  at Old Town Cellars and Zooz Cinema Center at Mustang Restaurant; Celebs from Will Forte to Rain Phoenix Visited Sommsation Lounger Will Forte and Elizabeth Mitchell at ALIENS ABDUCTED MY PARENTS AND NOW I FEEL KINDA LEFT OUT…

  • Pink Diamond Gala After Breast Cancer Annual Fundraiser Gala Sun, Dec. 10th, 2022

    by Sally W. The brainchild of Alicia Vianga, the founder and Executive Director of After Breast Cancer (ABC) is now in its 10th year! The annual Pink Diamond Gala, a big fundraiser event for ABC, took place at the Liberty Grand, Toronto. All the proceeds from the gala go directly to the ABC Care KIT…

  • A War Child Gala@ The ROM-Mon.,Dec.5th,2022

    THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLEOn December 5th THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLE, an exclusive gala evening to celebrate humanity’s vast potential, stir the imagination, and inspire us to create the world that’s possible. Proceeds from this unforgettable night of gourmet international cuisine, prepared by Chef Mark McEwan and inspired by the regions where War Child works, world-class…

  • Canada’s Walk of Fame Star-Studded Gala Returns @Beanfield Centre, Saturday, December 3rd,2022

    Photography By Alex Lam,Video By Shannen Johnstone&Interviews By Jesse Read More than 700 guests converged at Toronto’s Beanfield Centre on December 3rd to celebrate this year’s Inductees and Honourees during an unforgettable night of tributes and performances. During the star-studded Red Carpet arrivals, Canada’s Walk of Fame honoured the 2022 Inductees with their commemorative “Star” unveiling;…

  • Blue Moon Brewing at the Gotham Awards with celebs including Adam Sandler, Aubrey Plaza, Janelle James, Gabrielle Union and more!

    The 32nd annual Gotham Awards on behalf of Blue Moon Brewing Company who joined the event as the official beer sponsor of the Awards. The Gotham Awards took place last evening, Monday, November 28th at Cipriani Wall Street in downtown New York City, with a full red-carpet gala and hundreds of celebrities and industry VIP’s in attendance. The Gotham Awards are the first of…

  • Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) 3 Days Of Festival Events & 21 Award Categories-November 28th to 30th, 2022

    By Steph C. & Alex Lam THE DiRECTORS PARTY TIFF for the fashionistas? Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) showcased the very best submissions from the international fashion films community for three days from November 28th to 30th in Toronto. An intimate and exclusive Directors’ Party kicked off the event at the majestic Eglinton Grand…

  • The 30th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards@The Fairmount Royal York Hotel-Wed., Nov.23rd,2022

    The 30th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards was held at The Fairmount Royal York Hotel on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, with the gala presentation of the seven winners of the 2022 awards. These award winners join the five recipients of the up-and-coming entrepreneur ‘Ones to Watch’ award category, who were announced in September. This…

  • The Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Weekend

    By Wayne Baggs & BKONTHESCENE It was an epic weekend with six members of the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inducted on Monday. Here are some of the key moments from the weekend induction ceremonies. There were: speeches, interviews and a ring ceremony to honour: Daniel Alfredsson, Roberto Luongo, Riikka Sallinen, Daniel Sedin,…

  • BANDIT opens Sept 23rd – Starring Josh Duhamel Elisha Cuthbert and Mel Gibson

    (L-R) Kraig Wenman, Josh Duhamel, Olivia d’Abo, Nestor Carbonell, Elisha Cuthbert, Allan Ungar and Berry Meyerowitz attend the world premiere screening of “Bandit” at Harmony Gold on September 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Quiver Distribution) Josh Duhamel (L) and Gilbert Galvan Jr attend the world premiere screening of “Bandit”…

  • The Polaris Prize@The Carlu-Mon., Sept.19th,2022

    By Wayne Baggs Polaris recognizes and markets albums of the highest artistic integrity, without regard to musical genre, “Lifting up artists is more important than ever and we are proud to support the groundbreaking music the Polaris nominees create,” said Gary Slaight, president, and CEO of Slaight Communications. The Polaris Music Prize is one of…

  • TIFF 2022 – While We Watched

    The film by Vinay Shukla is a powerful and new must see: WHILE WE WATCHED, shows a sense of hope in a uncertain time for journalists and media. WHILE WE WATCHED is documentary about broadcast journalist Ravish Kumar of India’s NDTV, and a newsroom drama that showcases what it’s like being an Indian TV personnel, with the film…

  • Ritz-Carleton Grand Prix Gala When 1912 meets 2022-Fri., June 17th,2022

    It was a rainy weekend in Montreal, but that didn’t damper the spirits of the attendees who arrived at The Ritz-Carleton gala. The moniker was ”When 1912 meets 2022, a 110 year old love story unfolds.”As the much anticipated Grand Prix Party 2022 was held on Friday night. The city’s social event of the year…

  • Maxim Grand Prix @Windsor Station, Montreal-Sat.,June 18th, 2022

    Formula One weekend was back in Montreal on a Saturday night with The Maxim Grand Prix party held at the historic Windsor station in Montreal The location was transformed into an epic venue for one night, and with over 30,000 square feet, a VIP lounge outside and a unique Lamborghini’s on display in the middle…