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Justin Bieber Gets Sidewalk Star….In Stratford Ontario

andPOP Staff — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:20:32 +0000

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Justin Bieber has received a star on a sidewalk….in Stratford, Ontario. Stratford is of course the hometown to the pop star.

“Woke up 2day and got an email of this star in front of the place i used to busk in my hometown. #DREAMBIG. and thank u,” Bieber tweeted along with a photo of the star.

He also said, ”Cant help but smile. thank u to everyone who ever cared. very grateful. anything is possible. #neversaynever,” he continued.

The star has been placed on the exact space he use to busk.

John Mayer Mentors Up and Coming Canadian Singer

andPOP Staff — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:29:16 +0000

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When you get recognition from John Mayer, you are doing something right. London, Ontario native Ken Yates is a student at Berklee College in Boston where he is studying music, who has received that recognition.

Within his program at Berklee, Yates had the opportunity to spend time with Mayer and get some one on one mentoring, reports OurLondon.ca.

“John Mayer went to Berklee for a year,” Yates explains. “In March he came back again for a day and I was lucky enough to be picked…to do a private Master’s class with John, which was amazing, and we got to play a song for John.”

Since then, John Mayer has promoted the song Yates played for him, “I Don’t Wanna Fall in Love.” He recently posted about the song on his website.

That’s a pretty awesome accomplishment for a guy from small town London, Ontario.

Ontario Man Fakes Attack Story For Oprah Tickets

Christian Allaire — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:20:41 +0000

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An Ontario man is facing a felony charge in Chicago for allegedly making up a story about being robbed of tickets to the final Oprah show tapings, reports CTV.

44-year-old Robert Spearing told police he was beaten and robbed of the tickets on Tuesday by two men. However, the police said he later admitted to making up the story to avoid telling his wife they had travelled to Chicago without tickets.

Police allege Spearing cut his own forehead with a rock and scraped his hands on the sidewalk to mimic injuries.

Spearing was charged with felony disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report and was ordered held pending a hearing next week.

This is so ridiculous. I mean, really? You’d cut yourself with a rock to avoid telling your wife you didn’t get Oprah tickets? Jesus, celebrities definitely bring out the crazy in people. I’m sure your wife would have forgave you. Would she be a little pissed? Yes. It’s Oprah’s final show. But a mad wife is better then a crime charge. Good job.

Lloyd Banks out of Jail – for now

andPOP Staff — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:36:47 +0000

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It looks like Lloyd Banks is heading home reports MTV News. The rapper and three members of his entourage have been held in a Kitchener, Ontario jail since Saturday after allegedly beating and robbing a concert promoter for hours. The dispute stems to a disagreement Banks had with the promoter over appearance and performance fees. Bail is being set at $50,000 for Banks and $25,000 each for the other three gentlemen.

“There has been an agreement between the prosecution and defense for his release and the release for each of the individuals,” Patrick Ducharme, Banks’ legal counsel in Canada, told MTV News on Monday (January 11). “I expect for him to be released tomorrow morning. It’s just a question of posting some bail, which I’m going to do. I’m going up there tonight with the money, and they’ll be released sometime tomorrow morning.”

Banks will reappear in court in the next three to four weeks to begin trial proceedings.

Lloyd Banks Arrested in Ontario

andPOP Staff — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:26:52 +0000

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G-Unit’s Lloyd Banks is being held by police in Kitchener, Ontario, reports MTV. Banks performed at Club NV in nearby Blandford, Ontario on Friday night, which later lead to an altercation with the show’s promoter over payment for appearance and performance fees.

The promoter alleges that Banks and three associates held the promoter unwillingly in a hotel room where they assaulted and robbed him. All four men were charged with forceful confinement, aggravated assault and robbery. They made a video appearance in court Sunday morning and will reappear in court later in the week.

We Saw Avril Lavigne’s and Deryck Whibley’s Break Up Coming

Robert Ostfield — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:09:59 +0000

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We are not saying that we are mind readers or we can see into the future, however we are not surprised by Avril Lavigne’s break up from her rocker husband Deryck Whibley. As Jordan explained in our XM radio show last week, we had an opportunity to interview Avril a few weeks ago when she was promoting the launch of her new clothing line, Abbey Dawn. We also saw Deryck there and had a quick interview with him. Although Deryck tried to be as courteous as possible, it was more than clear that he had no interest in being there, and there was something else happening behind the scenes. He just stood in the corner with a pissed off look. You can check out the interview below. Nevertheless we wish both Avril and Deryck the best of luck.

The Roots To Perform In Kitchener/Waterloo

Ilan Mester — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:40:00 +0000

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The 2009 Cutting Edge Music Festival (CEMF) is bringing The Roots to Kitchener/Waterloo for two days of live music, camping and partying. The two-day event runs from August 1-3 and marks the band’s exclusive appearance in Ontario this summer.

“The festival will be host to over 50 different performances by some of the biggest names in the music scene. With two live rock stages and a pounding dance warehouse, this is no ordinary music festival!”, CEMF partner Carey Kurtin said in a statement.

Currently in its fourth year, CEMF is a unique festival that includes music, water slides and the Smirnoff Dance Warehouse. The event includes performances by The Bronx, Ten Second Epic, Lady Sovereign, Dead and Divine, Moneen and many others. The roster of Canadian talent features Protest the Hero, Thunderheist and illScarlett.

Tickets for the festival go on sale June 1 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling 416-870-8000. A surprise co-headliner for CEMF has yet to be announced.

For the complete line up, visit: www.CEMF.com