Hippies and happiness in Wanderlust

Aceshowbiz.com At first glance, Wanderlust appears to be another film with all the makings of petty romantic comedy; the idea of Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd teaming up in a film about finding one’s inner self seems like enough to place the film next to other disappointing romantic comedies like[Read More…]

Chad VanGaalen takes listeners on a trip to Diaper Island

Jeff Thorburn / killbeatmusic.com Jeff Thorburn / killbeatmusic.com We’re often told that success and happiness come from, amongst other things, being yourself. Calgary’s Chad VanGaalen has made a career of doing the exact opposite.  The two-time Polaris Prize-nominated multi-instrumentalist is best known for his genre-bending song-based material. That he ended[Read More…]

Martlets soar over Stingers

Abir Shah Abir Shah Armed with a handful of new recruits and an added year of maturity, the McGill Martlets are seeking retribution and another shot at a National Championship.   The Martlets were back in action against Concordia, at home at Percival Molson Stadium Friday night, for the first[Read More…]

Rowing – B+

Adam Scotti As the year’s first snowfall blankets the city, and the water is drained from the rowing basin in Parc Jean Drapeau, McGill’s Crew season comes to an end. The McGill rowers, under the guidance of Head Coach Philip Hedrei, trained nearly every morning since late August and had[Read More…]

When Dinner goes Down the Red Carpet

Celebrities have been known to make outlandish scenes on the red carpet—whether it’s for publicity, a personal crusade, or a political statement involving sporting a meat dress. For those of you who saw the recent MTV Video Music Awards, you know what I’m talking about. Not since Jennifer Lopez’s Dolce and Gabbana V-neck that went all the way down to her navel have so many jaws dropped so fast. You can thank Franc Fernandez for his carnivorous couture creation. Fernandez, the designer of Lady Gaga’s dress, created the unusual garment out of slabs of meat, complete with a matching hat, purse, and shoes.

Ain’t nothing but a P thang

Apparently, you have already met the person you will marry by age 21. I call bullshit. I just hit the magical number and I’ll be damned if that saying rings true because, frankly, my options are looking bleak. I have yet to meet the Prince Charming who will whisk me off to a life of white picket fences.

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