[8.20.08]

COOL TUNES: I went to www.colett.fr to checkout their latest gadgets and found an amazing cd instead. Pick-up Fred Deakin’s Nu Balearica, you won’t be disappointed. Alexandra Breen

[8.19.08]

FESTIVAL COUNTDOWN: For all you Keira Knightly fans, her highly anticipated film The Duchess is set to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in the beginning of September. Be sure to call 1-877-968-FILM for all the box office details. Katy Sems, Flare Intern

[8.18.08]

NEW COMEDY: I interviewed Jesse Camacho and the hunky Benjamin Arthur from Citytv’s new comedy Less than Kind last week. Set in Winnipeg, the show follows an overweight 15-year-old boy (Camacho) as he struggles to survive his teenage years in a dysfunctional family. It’s premiering on Oct. 13. Stay tuned for my interviews on flare.com/celebrity. Alexandra Breen

[8.15.08]

JAPANESE DESIGN: Mocoloco.com is one of my favorite design sites. Keep an eye out for their coverage of the Japan © exhibit taking place in NY from August 16-November 1, featuring over 70 Japanese designers and firms. Alexandra Breen

[8.14.08]

GIRLY GADGET: I love Mopod’s Little Miss Chatterbox and Little Miss Sunshine phone accessories. They spin and flash when you have an incoming call or text message so you can keep your cell switched to silent at work. www.prezzybox.com. Alexandra Breen

[8.13.08]

SUMMER THEATRE: If you find yourself bored of heading to the local Cineplex for your nightly entertainment, why not take advantage of the rich summer theatre scene with a trip to one of over 40 productions around the city participating in Summerworks: Toronto's urban indie theatre and arts festival. Check out www.summerworks.ca for full festival listings. Katy Sems, Flare Intern

[8.12.08]

DISH IT: Tired of your dull dishware? Why not invest in some saucy pieces by Canadian artist Carrie Wroot? Scrawling coy statements across femmes fatales and coquettish lingerie, these polka-dotted platters are bound to spark dinner conversation! Visit her next exhibit at the CNE in August. Katy Sems, Flare Intern.

[8.11.08]

ALMOST FREE YOGA: Toronto yoga lovers need to checkout www.passporttoprana.com. More than 30 studios in the city are participating in a special $1/class offer. Alexandra Breen

[8.8.08]

BORED AT THE OFFICE? If you aren’t one of the 30,000,000 who have ventured onto the blog site StuffWhitePeopleLike.com you are missing out! Geared towards making fun of the waspy American, the blog comments on the “unique taste of millions” including coffee, multilingual children, irony and threatening to move to Canada, to name a few. Also check out www.urbandictionary.com to keep up to date with your everyday slang! Katy Sems, Flare Intern

[8.7.08]

SHE’S DA MAN: Aimee Mann’s latest disc, @#%&*! Smilers has been rocking the office jukebox lately. It delivers some seriously sharp songs for those who like their pop simple and sophisticated. The two tracks that stand out are: “Little Tornado” (sad but beautiful) and “31 today” (reflective but hilarious). My favorite album of Aimee’s so far is still The Forgotten Arm though. Elio Iannacci

[8.6.08]

LOL: I am such a fan of silly, feel good comedies and it looks like there are going to be a couple fun options for the end of the summer. First there is the latest Seth Rogan comedic installment: Pineapple Express, in theatres August 8th. Then, the action movie spoof Tropic Thunder starring Jack Black, Ben Stiller and Robert Downy Jr. hits screens August 13th. Later in the month you can catch the 2008 Sundance smash-hit comedy Hamlet 2 with Steve Coogan. Nothing like ending a great summer with a good laugh! Katy Sems, Flare Intern

[8.5.08]

FRENCH KISS: Sebastian Tellier’s new album Sexuality is incredible. From the bass and thump of his first single “Sexual Sportswear” to the sheer sensuality of the song “Look”—Tellier’s tunes are perfect for lazy cottage weekends. If, after you checked it out, are looking for more of his magic, I suggest getting your hands on a classic song of his called “La Ritournelle” and look up his extremely touching video on YouTube. Elio Iannacci

[8.4.08]

TICKLE ME JIMMY Although his movie career didn't quite strike a fevered pitch, we've always had a thing for Jimmy Fallon. He stole the spotlight as the host of MTV Movie Awards in 2001 and forever carved a place in our hearts. (We're thrilled over reports indicating he's the new host of "Late Night," taking over for Conan O'Brien in 2009). Lucky us, Jimmy touched down at Massey Hall in Toronto for the Just For Laughs Festival and FYI: He's just as adorable in real life. Although he was officially only playing host to a lineup of 6 fellow comedians, he gave the audience a proper giggle fit. From Robin Williams to Steve Martin to Chris Rock, he impressively and hilariously impersonated 20+ Just For Laughs hall-of-famers in less than 10 minutes. However, Jimmy should watch out. Self-deprecating and just as funny Mike Birbiglia, who also performed that night, could steal some of his spotlight one day. Juliette Baxter

Celebrity photos by Eric Myre

[8.1.08]

BARCELONA BLISS: I just saw the preview for the new Woody Allen flick Vicky Cristina Barcelona starring Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson. In true Woody Allen style the film looks pretty quirky and eccentric … just the right dose of fun while the summer starts to wind down. In theatres August 15th. Katy Sems, Flare Intern

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