NEW MUSIC: OWL CITY FT. CARLY RAE JEPSEN - "GOOD TIME"

Official Artwork for Good Time

Things couldn't be going any better for Carly Rae Jepsen and although she's onto her second Single Curiosity right now, she managed to find time to collaborate with Owl City on this fun Summer Ditty, Good Time. The Track is a perfect follow-up to her international Smash Call Me Maybe... maybe even more than Curiosity itself?

The Canadian Collaboration isn't the first for the Minnesota-formed Owl City, whom have toured with our v. own Lights recently.

Good Time will be released Tuesday, June 26, 2012 on iTunes.

Check out Good Time in full below:

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.)

CARLY RAE JEPSEN LEAVING TORONTO FOLLOWING 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

Carly Rae Jepsen in Toronto - June 2012

Quickly catapulting herself as Canada's new Darling, Carly Rae Jepsen reigns both north and south of the Border with her infectious Call Me Maybe having climbed its way to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart. And we couldn't be any prouder of her.

Just last night having won three Awards at the 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards: Most Streamed Vídeo, UR FAVE Video and Vídeo of the Year, Jepsen flew out of Toronto earlier today to much fanfare regardless how hard her Handler tried capping it. The Paparazzi also were armed and ready as Jepsen herself flashed smiles and waves their way. There's little wonder why we're all obsessed with this Girl-Next-Door from Mission, B.C.!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

TRAIN, CARLY RAE JEPSEN, MARIANAS TRENCH, VICTORIA DUFFIELD & MORE AT 2012 CHUM FM FANFEST

2012 CHUM FM FANFEST: Train, Fefe Dobson, Carly Rae Jepsen, Marianas Trench and more

One part of Canadian Music Week I look forward to most every year is the Line-up at 104.5 CHUM FM's Fanfest and once again this year they did not disappoint, bringing-in three-time GRAMMY Winners Train as the Headliner.  The Trio performed a generous Set which included Hits Hey, Soul Sister, Drops of Jupiter and their latest, Drive By and apparently a bra may have been tossed on-stage at one point!  A Tribute to Journey was even thrown-in for good measure!

Others to grace the stage at Masonic Temple this evening included super-hot Carly Rae Jepsen (recently signed to Interscope Records in the U.S.) who unfortunately couldn't stop for many Photos on her way in and out of the Venue, Marianas Trench, Fefe Dobson (filling-in for Hedley whom had issues flying to Toronto), The New Cities, Victoria Duffield (!!) and more.

After the four-hour-long Show, some patient Fans got to meet their Idols (some sober, some tipsy) outside the Venue and Train Lead Vocalist Pat Monahan was most gracious stopping to take Photos with hoards of female Fans, despite some of his Handlers trying to curtail it.  Meanwhile Duffield was low-key avoiding the radar of Fans who waited all night for her.  Rock Diva Suzie McNeil was spotted supporting her Pal Josh Ramsay, Frontman of Marianas Trench.  After exchanging hugs, she tells me "My Album will be released at some point...", commenting on when we can expect new Music from her.

Until next year...

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

VIDEO PREMIERE: VICTORIA DUFFIELD - "FEEL"

Still from Feel

So proud of her! Carly Rae Jepsen isn't the only Girl from British Columbia who's making a splash as this little Sister's got game too. Check out 16-year-old Victoria Duffield's new Video for second Single, Feel. She's channeling some serious pre-Blackout Britney here and is a real force to be reckoned with!  Although it might take me a few more listens to love than her Platinum-selling Shut Up and Dance, I definitely think I will grow to love this.  It's about time Canada had a Dance-Pop Princess of its own. Duffield is she.

Watch the Video for Feel in full below:

Over the Holidays, I got to chat quickly with Duffield during her Toronto stay. Watch it here.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music Canada)

JUSTIN BIEBER, SELENA GOMEZ & MORE TEAM FOR "CALL ME MAYBE" FAN VIDEO

Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and more in Fan Video for Call Me Maybe

If there was any doubt that Carly Rae Jepsen is on the verge of becoming a major star... Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Big Time Rush's Carlos Pena, Sammy Droke and Ashley Tisdale teamed together with Director/Editor Alfredo Flores to make this Fan Video for Jepsen's current Single, Call Me Maybe, which already is a bona fide success in her homeland of Canada.  The only catch here of course is that these Fans are all Celebrities!

The next step with Jepsen's just-announced Record Deal with Scooter Braun's Schoolboy Records, of course is to take her success internationally.  Within a week, her stock has skyrocketed and proof of this is her Twitter Follower-base increasing from 30k to 100k. V. exciting!

Watch this Fan Video for Call Me Maybe 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.

JUSTIN BIEBER TWEETS LOVE FOR CARLY RAE JEPSEN

Carly Rae Jepsen in Toronto - October 2010

One of the few Finalists of now-defunct Canadian Idol to achieve some success, Carly Rae Jepsen just got a huge boost with the help of a fellow Canadian Pop Star.  Justin Bieber earlier today Tweeted his love for Canadian Labelmate Jepsen's latest Single Call Me Maybe.  The Track will be on her Universal Music Canada Sophomore Disc, due early 2012.

Justin Bieber Tweets about Carly Rae Jepsen

My Friend Ryan absolutely loves the Track too and e-mailed me secretly professing his love for it and I must admit it is pretty catchy.  Yes, we are grown Men with the musical taste of 15 year-old Girls!

I had the pleasure of meeting Jepsen back in 2010 Backstage at the Bell Celebrity Gala for Sick Kids' Hospital and she is absolutely adorable.  I still remember her Tutu. She was channeling Black Swan before Black Swan...

Watch the Video in full below for Call Me Maybe: