JERRY SEINFELD HEADLINES "LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE" GALA

Jerry Seinfeld at Laughter is the Best Medicine Gala - April 2012

Laughter really can cure all. Toronto's v. own Will Arnett returned home tonight for a cause close to heart. Allstream Centre (Exhibition Place) was the venue of choice for an über-glamorous Black Tie Affair titled Laughter is the Best Medicine. The Evening was hosted by the Up All Night Star, who also was accompanied by his talented Wife - Parks & Recreation Star Amy Poehler (whom we met late 2010), while Comedian Derek Edwards warmed-up the Audience. 

Arnett's Father Jim, served on the Board for the Toronto East General Hospital between 2002 to 2009, serving as Chairman between 2006 to 2008. $3 million in proceeds raised from the $1k-per-head Gala will go to support the Hospital's $211-million-dollar Capital Redevelopment Project. The Project will see the establishment of a new Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre, enhancing access to critical Inpatient and Outpatient services for more than 500k in the Greater Toronto Area. The Gala honoured Arnett as the Hospital's first-ever Honourary Doctor.

With over 1,500 Attendees in-house, Guests were treated to a Surprise Performance with legendary Comedy King Jerry Seinfeld headlining the Event, which had him billed mysteriously as "one of the World's most well-known TV Personalities". Seinfeld pleased the Crowd with his signature and v. familiar brand of Humour with Twitter Reviews ranging from "amazing" to "killing it" to "tearing it up".

Seinfeld will be returning to Toronto soon again with two Shows scheduled at Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, May 4-5, 2012.  Click here for more details.

See a brief Clip of Seinfeld expressing his thoughts on Toronto:

2012 SUPER BOWL TV SPOTS PREVIEW

Jerry Seinfeld's 2012 Acura NSX Super Bowl TV Spot

I know little about Football, but I know always to be excited for those Super Bowl Commercials which surface right around now.  Many already have surfaced online, although surely many participating companies have a few more over-the-top tricks up their sleeves for Sunday night. Already, there are a number of standouts already this year including Jerry Seinfeld's TV Spot for Acura NSX which sees him try to bribe his way up the Waiting List; Jay Leno even pops by right at the end!

Coincidentally, another Funnyman Will Arnett - who along with Seinfeld will be coming to Toronto in April for Toronto East General Hospital - brings out a few laughs in an Ad for online streaming website, Hulu too.  Matthew Broderick surely will bring-out a few smiles in reprising his famed Ferris Bueller role, taking a day off in his Honda CRV - the Ad even has him singing in Chinese!

Without any shortage of Star Power, H&M also unveils their David Beckham Bodywear Collection TV Spot, although I'm uncertain whether or not stores will sell-out by the time it airs this Sunday since it is to be released this Thursday.  Supermodel Adriana Lima also will be appearing in an Ad for Teleflora, although this has yet to surface online.

See some of this year's awesome Super Bowl TV Spots below:

WILL ARNETT & JERRY SEINFELD TEAM-UP FOR TORONTO EAST GENERAL HOSPITAL

Jerry Seinfeld & Will Arnett

How awesome is this? Toronto's v. own Will Arnett will be flying-in to host Laughter is the Best Medicine, a $1000-per-head Black Tie Affair in support of Toronto East General Hospital. Proceeds from the Event will be going towards the Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre, which will provide greater access to critical inpatient and outpatient care for up to half a billion people in the GTA. His Father, Jim Arnett, also severed on the Board of the Hospital from 2002 through 2009. The question on all of our minds however, is whether or not the Up All Night star will be bringing his lovely Mrs., Amy Poehler!

If that already weren't major enough, another NBC star - the one and only Jerry Seinfeld - will be providing the Entertainment at this first-ever Comedy Gala, among a line-up of other famous Comedians.

Laughter is the Best Medicine takes place Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Allstream Centre, located at the Canadian National Exhibition.

(Photo credit: NBC)

WILL ARNETT & AMY POEHLER IN TORONTO FOR THE HOLIDAYS | AUTOGRAPH GIVEAWAY

Amy Poehler & Mr. Will-W.

Toronto's v. own Funnyman Will Arnett brought the Family home for the Holidays, arriving just before Christmas Eve. And in case you forgot, his lovely Wife is none other than equally funny Emmy-nominated Amy Poehler, known best for her stellar work on NBC's Saturday Night Live. I spotted Arnett out on a Coffee Break at Starbucks in Yorkville, after watching over his two sons Archie and Abel, while Poehler was out doing a bit of shopping earlier.

Incredibly nice, I mentioned his hilarious Tweets on Twitter last night, chatting with Fans while appearing to be under the influence of a Molson or three. A big Fan of his work on Blades of Glory, 30 Rock, Arrested Development and latest Fox series Running Wilde, Arnett was appreciative of the praise and appears still to be the humble Toronto Boy he truly is at heart. Kindly, he posed for a Photo with some pouty lip action in full force.

Will Arnett & Mr. Will-W.

Shortly after, Arnett and Poehler came down to their Hotel Lobby, waiting for their Driver to show-up. Adorable Archie could be seen sporting his Winter Coat through the window, sitting between Mom and Dad. Throwing a wave over to Poehler, she waved back - just as vivacious and animated as she appears on-screen. "Oh my God, you must be freezing!", she called out to me, gesturing to come closer. Poehler mentioned how much fun she had in the City just relaxing despite the bone-chilling temperatures. And at that moment Arnett signaled that their Driver was ready to go. Graciously, she thanked me for my support and posed for a quick Photo - all smiles. Doesn't she look sweet and lovely even with little Make-up?

MERRY CELEB-MAS!

Ryan Gosling at TIFF 2010

Merry Christmas, Mavenati!   However you're spending the day, I hope it's special and that you're surrounded by those you love.  And that applies even if you don't observe the Holiday.

I just finished my Christmas shopping this afternoon, before heading off to see The Coen Brothers' True Grit and now am just typing with Billy nestled at my feet.  Tomorrow I'll be spending the day with Family and getting up to prepare some Sushi as part of our big Dinner up in the (905).  I also made a batch of Cake Pops too, which I'm sure they'll love....

If you're in and around Toronto, you'll be happy to know that the Celebrities are out-and-about in full force:

• As our beloved @ShinanGovani reports, Amy Poehler (Parks & Recreation, Saturday Night Live) and her Toronto-born and raised Husband Will Arnett (Arrested Development) were seen out in Yorkville earlier today at Starbucks.  I hope they know that it's not open tomorrow!
• While wrapping up my Shopping, I saw Ryan Gosling right in front of my Condo Building incognito in Sunglasses and a Cap, before heading west along Bloor St. possibly to do a bit of last-minute shopping?  Twitter reports also show that he was doing Groceries at Fortino's yesterday and took a Picture even with some Fans. Keep a look out!