CD GIVEAWAY: TONI BRAXTON - PULSE

After receiving Mr. Will-W.: Pop Maven's stamp of approval, Warner Music Canada and yours truly are teaming up to give away three copies of sexy and soulful Toni Braxton's latest effort, Pulse.  And judging by some of your reactions, some of you are just about as excited as I am about her big return and debut effort on Atlantic Records. 

Three winners worldwide will be drawn at random and to qualify all you have to do is e-mail mrwillw@mrwillw.com with the names of any one of the three singles released thus far off Pulse.  The deadline to enter is Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 12:00 PM EST.   Good luck, Peaches!

CONTEST: A GA-GAGA GIVEAWAY!

Hello, Peaches!  I'm pleased to announce yet another exciting giveaway for my loyal readers.  This is your chance to win an ultra-rare signed 8x10 by the planet's hottest superstar, Lady Gaga looking....  totally ladylike (?).  The autograph is an item from The Mr. Will-W. Museum of Signed Art and the photo is vintage Gaga.  The prize is certified authentic as it was acquired through a respected dealer, with a lifetime guarantee on it.  Any Gaga afficionado will know that her signature has gone through multiple incarnations and this is one of her few signing styles.

To enter, all you need to do is email me at mrwillw@mrwillw.com before the deadline of May 1, 2010 at 12:00 PM EST with the name of the next single off of Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster disc.  The contest is open internationally and the winner will be e-mailed directly.  One entry only per reader, please.  Hint: the track was sent to radio in North America on April 20th.  Good luck!

CONTEST: LITTLE BOOTS - "HANDS" (NORTH AMERICAN PRESSING) CD GIVEAWAY

She's already achieved great success in the UK, having won a Critic's Choice Award at the BRITs and being named one of NME's Best New Artists of the Year.  The buzz has spread across the Atlantic and even Rolling Stone has shortlisted her as an "Artist to Watch".  Still not convinced?  Why not win one of two copies of Little Boots' acclaimed debut album and find out for yourself?

Warner Music Canada and MR. WILL-W.: POP MAVEN are teaming up in an exclusive CD Giveaway to celebrate the March 2, 2010 North American release of Hands.  The album was co-produced by Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Kylie Minogue) and this North American pressing contains a couple extra tracks not included on the original version of the album.  To enter this contest, e-mail mrwillw@mrwillw.com with the name of any instrument which Little Boots can play, before March 1, 2010 at 12:00 PM EST.  

To check out some of her material and to find a list of upcoming tour dates, visit her official North American website here.  This contest is open only to those in Canada.

CONTEST: CORINNE BAILEY RAE "THE SEA" CD GIVEAWAY

MR. WILL-W.:POP MAVEN and EMI CANADA are pairing up to give away two copies of multiple Grammy-nominated Corinne Bailey Rae's latest album The Sea.  Many of you might remember Bailey Rae for her amazing work on 2006 self-titled debut which included Put Your Records On, Like a Star and Trouble Sleeping.  The British singer-songwriter has received critical acclaim again with The Sea, which continues with her brand of acoustic soul/jazz, taking it to the next level with fuller arrangements.  The album copes with the loss of her husband, who passed away March 2008. She is hypnotic.  

To enter the contest, please e-mail mrwillw@mrwillw.com before Friday, February 26, 2010 with the name of the city where Bailey Rae was born.  This contest is open only to those who reside in Canada.  Good luck!