2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS RED CARPET PHOTOS

Stars of the 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards

With special thanks to our dear Friend Saul Porto, here is a Collage I whipped-up from behind the scenes and Red Carpet of 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards. Saul was out and about the entire day capturing moments over at Queen Street and these are just a few of the beautiful Snaps he took on Sunday. He tells me in particular that he's a huge Fan of LMFAO and that Nelly Furtado was a Sweetheart to Photographers.

Although things got a little tricky with requests from a certain Singer's Management to not photograph her during Rehearsals, alas it was all worth it as she looked stunning when she finally was Red Carpet-ready.  

Saul tells me his only disappointment was not being able to get Snaps of Couple Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez together on the Red Carpet - a Moment many were holding-out for, although instead the Night's big Winner Carly Rae Jepsen had posed for Photo Ops together with Bieber.

Enjoy.

(Photo credit: Saul Porto via Mr. Will-W.)

ENTER TO WIN 1 OF 3 ONE DIRECTION "UP ALL NIGHT - THE LIVE TOUR" PRIZE PACKS INCLUDING OFFICIAL SWAG

One Direction in Toronto - February 2012

Attention, Directioners! Sony Music Canada & Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven are thrilled to offer three Readers a chance to win One Direction's Up All Night - The Live Tour DVD Prize Packs! Winners will not only get to re-live the magic of 1D over and over again but also gush over 1D Buttons, Stickers and a Stationery Set! All official.

Up All Night - The Live Tour includes the following:

• Videos for What Makes You Beautiful, Gotta Be You and One Thing

• Behind-the-Scenes Documentary

The Concert also features Live Performances of the following Tracks:

• NA NA NA
• STAND UP
• I WISH
• I GOTTA FEELING / STEREO HEARTS
• VALERIE / TORN
• MOMENTS
• GOTTA BE YOU
• MORE THAN THIS
• UP ALL NIGHT
• TELL ME A LIE
• EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU
• USE SOMEBODY
• ONE THING
• SAVE YOU TONIGHT
• WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL
• I WANT

To enter, simply "like" Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook and also this corresponding Post before June 1, 2012.  Canadian Readers only, please.  You must also be following on Twitter here.

Double your chances by Re-Tweeting the below:
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One Direction's Up All Night - The Live Tour hits stores Monday, May 28, 2012.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

ED SHEERAN IN TORONTO | SIGNED PHOTO GIVEAWAY

Ed Sheeran in Toronto - April 2012

The latest in a massive wave of British Pop Acts poised to take over North America is 21-year-old Ed Sheeran, who hails form Framlingham, Suffolk. The Singer/Songwriter scored big at The BRIT Awards earlier this year - his first time ever being nominated - winning British Breakthrough Act and British Solo Male Act (Female went of course, to Adele). His Brand of Folk-Pop mixed with a bit of Hip-Hop has gained him commercial success with his debut Single The A Team gaining the distinction of being the Highest-Selling and Highest-Charting Debut Single of 2011.  Although signed quickly to Atlantic Records (Warner Music in Canada), Sheeran was able to reach number two on iTunes UK even without the support of a Label with his debut EP last year.  His Profile was boosted significantly with ultra-hot fellow British Pop Act One Direction collaborating with him on their Track Moments.

The distinct-looking Redhead Crooner is in-town opening for popular Glasgow-based Outift, Snow Patrol two nights consecutively at Massey Hall.  Screaming got so out-of-control for him last night that he politely had to silence his female Fans and in a true act of generosity he had his Handlers line Fans around-the-block at Shuter x Victoria both last night and tonight following his Performance, which included a Duet with Snow Patrol on their latest Single, New York.  One-by-one he met each and every one of his Fans (in the hundreds), and although there was a no posed photos rule, Sheeran was kind enough to make an exception for me.

To celebrate Sheeran's visit to our City, I'm giving away one Signed Photo from him.  To enter to win, simply click "like" on Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook and this corresponding Post. Remember to follow also on Twitter here.  Your deadline is May 18, 2012.

Sheeran's debut Disc + hits stores and also gets released digitally in North America on Tuesday, June 12, 2012.  Perhaps we'll be seeing him again at the MuchMusic Video Awards?

Watch his Music Video for the sublime Lego House starring Rupert Grint: