Tunesday: June 2015

On TUNESDAY, I share some of the songs, music videos, and live performances I’ve been groovin' to. Here are my top jams from June... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo35Bd0hS2I Brian Wilson - On The Island (feat. She & Him) The soothing throwback sounds of She & Him are a perfect companion to the Beach Boy himself, Brian Wilson. This duet from Wilson's latest solo …

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Tunesday: Sounds of Spring 2015

On TUNESDAY, I share some of the songs, music videos, and live performances I’ve been groovin' to. Here are some of my favourite music moments from April and May... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpA511j_-5I Josh Groban & Kelly Clarkson - All I Ask Of You I've been waiting for years for Josh Groban to release an album of Broadway musical covers, and this …

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London: A City Fit for a Queen

At the end of April, I fulfilled a lifelong desire of mine by embarking on a trip to my dream destination - London, England. Taking a cue from my favourite independent female icons from British History (I'm looking at you, Queen Elizabeth I and Jane Austen), I took the liberty of traveling across the pond and conquering my first trip …

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Film Review: Girls Really Do Run The World in “Pitch Perfect 2”

The musical-comedy Pitch Perfect 2 earned $70 million during its opening weekend, making it the biggest movie musical opening of all time. This comes as no surprise considering the original pitch-slapped the world and became a pop culture phenomenon. The song “Cups” became a chart-topping hit, catchphrases were born, and a new spotlight was shone …

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Interview: A Star is Born in Eva Bourne

Eva Bourne's talent was born out of the loving encouragement of her eccentric parents, along with her own knack for creativity and her driven nature. To turn her dreams of becoming an actress into a reality, she made the bold move of dropping out of college in Cranbrook, B.C. and moving to Vancouver to pursue acting. Bourne booked her first role …

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Tunesday: March 2015

On TUNESDAY, I share some of the songs, music videos, and live performances I’ve been groovin' to. Here are some of my favourite music moments from March... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df8MjNmNs-c Jimmy Fallon & Kelly Clarkson's History of Duets From Jimmy to Kelly! During a very special Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon and Kelly Clarkson belted out a medley of classic duets, including "I Got You …

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One on One

"You'll never be lonely if you learn to befriend yourself." I used to live religiously by this adage. Now, I'm not so sure I believe it's wholly true. I find comfort in solitude. I thrive in moments of self-reflection. I don't mind going to concerts, movies, and dinner solo. I am an independent woman to …

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Movie Review: A Magical “Cinderella” Moment

Once upon a time, little girls everywhere daydreamed of having their Cinderella moment, just like the one from the timeless children's tale. Today, they can waltz into the theatre and watch as the fairy tale fantasy comes to life in Disney's new live-action film starring the iconic princess (which reigned at the box office with an opening weekend total of $70 …

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The Real And Honest Truth

I accepted an Instagram challenge (started by Nicole Mehl and Annie Cline of Beauty in the Light) from my big sis, Tania Hussain, to tell the #realandhonesttruth. Throughout the course of three days, I revealed three things about myself that I usually keep concealed. On our social media channels, we tend to post only the good, …

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Tunesday: February 2015

On TUNESDAY, I share some of the songs, music videos, and live performances I’ve been groovin' to. Here are 12 of my favourites from February, which all happen to be tied to a few of the biggest television events of 2015 thus far... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE6Y_r5VcdE Katy Perry, Missy Elliott & Lenny Kravitz's Super Bowl Halftime Show Pop, Rap, and Rock converged together …

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