FIRST LOOK: "SPRING BREAKERS"

Promo Photo for Spring Breakers

Getting a TIFF Premiere 6:00 PM on Friday, September 7, 2012 at Ryerson Theatre, this official First Look at Spring Breakers has just surfaced!  The Comedy centers around four College Girls who get thrown in jail after robbing a restaurant to fund their Spring Break. They get bailed out by a Drug/Gun Dealer who bails them out but gets them to help with some "dirty work". I'm hearing this one is v. bloody, violent and edgy. Must see.

Selena Gomez, James Franco, Heather Morris, Ashley Benson and Vanessa Hudgens all star in Harmony Korine's Spring Breakers.

Watch the Preview below:

CARLY RAE JEPSEN IN TORONTO FOR "CURIOSITY" | SIGNED PHOTO GIVEAWAY

Carly Rae Jepsen in Toronto - February 2012

It's always exciting to see one of our own go on to succeed, but even more so, actually seeing them gaining respect in our Country. Let's face it, as Canadians often we're tougher on our own Artists and sometimes need to see them gain acceptance elsewhere before we buy into them.  26-year-old Carly Rae Jepsen's success story long has been in the works and after having first gaining attention on now-defunct Canadian Idol in 2007 placing third, she was signed to Vancouver-based 604 Records, distributed through Universal Music Canada.

Continuing to write and tour to modest success with 2008 Debut Tug of War, the Native of Mission, British Columbia now is finally reaping the rewards of persistence.  Friday, December 30, 2011 was an auspicious day for Jepsen when Canadian Megastar Justin Bieber Tweeting his affections for her Single Call Me Maybe.  Bieber confessed, "Call me maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen is possibly the catchiest song I've ever heard lol".  With over 17 million Fans following his every move, you better belieb that Jepsen's Profile would soon see a significant boost.

Undeniably infectious, the Track was released in September but finally as of January 2012, has achieved Platinum sales (80,000 units) in Canada.  The likes of Selena Gomez and Pretty Little Liars Star Ashley Benson would declare their love publicly for Call Me Maybe, creating a potential international breakthrough with the power of viral exposure and Celebrity influence.  The Song now currently is number one on the Canadian Hot 100 Chart, a rare feat for a Canadian Artist.

Now with the release of her EP Curiosity slated for tomorrow, Valentine's Day, we'll see just how much love Canadians have to give one of our newest National Treasures.  The slickly-produced six-track Disc (five of which she penned) expands on Jepsen's established Sound - tight melodies which could stand on their own with just a Guitar, but beneficially are embellished with Pop/Rock arrangements with a tinge of Electronica thrown in.  She even covers fellow Canadian Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now.

WIN A SIGNED PHOTO FROM LUCY HALE & ASHLEY BENSON OF "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS"

You know you want this! Recently I caught up with the lovely ladies of the ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars on their Toronto visit and stars Ashley Benson and Lucy Hale were sweet enough to sign a 5x7 for you, Mavenati!

If you guys would like to qualify for the win, it's rather simple - leave me a comment with one reason why you love Pretty Little Liars before March 1, 2011! One winner will be picked at random - all are welcome to enter. Good luck!

THE CAST OF "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS" IN TORONTO PART TWO - PICS & VIDEO

Shay Mitchell & Mr. Will-W.

The Cast of ABC Family's Pretty Little Girls have officially taken over Toronto today and despite some initial setbacks due to a canceled New York City flight, our v. own Shay Mitchell made it into her Hometown midday.

Ashley Benson and Lucy Hale visited CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show earlier today, followed by a visit to CP24 and a taping of eTalk. The duo were joined by Co-stars Troian Belissario and Mitchell afterward, having Lunch on Queen St. before heading back to MuchMusic Headquarters where they greeted hoards of Fans inside and outside the Studio, on staple program New.Music.Live.  Pretty Little Liars airs currently Monday nights on MuchMusic at 8:00 PM EST.

Troian Belissario & Mr. Will-W.

Following a busy day of Press, the Girls headed back to their Hotel, carrying heaps of Shopping Bags, including goodies from popular retailer Aritzia which gifted the Girls generously with merchandise. Although, Benson and Hale were in a hurry to head back to their rooms, Belissario and Mitchell came out to greet Fans, taking Photos and signing Autographs.

After de-compressing for a bit, the Girls got ready to head out to Dinner, with Benson and Hale greeting Fans from their GMC.  A few Autograph Hounds waiting on Basketball Players shouted to Benson, "Nobody cares, Ashley!" and playfully she and Hale both responded with looks of shock before rolling up their windows.  

Watch below:

THE CAST OF "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS" IN TORONTO

Ashley Benson, Mr. Will-W. & Lucy Hale

It's like Desperate Housewives for Teens. Or like a slightly less glamorous, but equally scandalous Cousin to Gossip Girl. ABC Family Series Pretty Little Liars in its first Season has become an international phenomena and its popularity only continues to spread among Women, ranking in its debut last June as the number one-rated Scripted Show for that demographic, ranging ages 18-49.  It is now seen around the World in the U.K., Philippines, Australia and Spain.

The Series takes place in a fictional town called Rosewood where four popular girls at Rosewood High School begin receiving mysterious messages from someone identified only with the initial "A", a year after their former Queen Bee Alison disappears. "A" threatens to uncover their deepest, darkest secrets. The Principal Cast members of the Show including up-and-coming Actresses Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson, Troian Bellisario and Canadian Shay Mitchell, have just arrived in Toronto for a few days of Promotion for the Series, which has been a ratings hit for MuchMusic.

I caught up with Cast Members Benson and Hale, who were wonderfully gracious and sweet to Fans-in-waiting earlier this evening at their Hotel. Having lots of fun, we bantered back-and-forth about our favourite subject, Movies. Hale, who can be seen in the upcoming fourth installment of the Scream franchise, was fascinated that I got to review new Anthony Hopkins Horror Flick The Rite earlier this evening (check back Friday for a review), telling me she's been wanting to see it for a while. Benson admitted to me she can't stand Horrors and is more of a Romantic Comedy kind of Girl. We then chat about Natalie Portman and we all agree that we love her and Hale revealed to us that she just saw her new flick No Strings Attached last night. The Girls were really excited to see the City and let me know that their follow Cast Mates Mitchell and Belissario would be arriving soon, although they weren't sure when. It turns out though that Mitchell's flight from  New York City was cancelled last night unfortunately.