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Muse debut their Olmpic-themed video for Survivor

July 5th, 2012

After announcing last week that their song Survivor had been selected as the official song of the 2012 Olympic Games in London this summer, Muse have now released a music video for the uplifting track. Singing about bravery and courage, the song is backed by an inspiring video montage taken from past Olympic Games. Muse’s [...]

Tags: muse, Music Video, News, olympics
Posted in Blog, News | Posted by Allison

Watch Hedley now at the Olympic Block Party

June 28th, 2012

We told you about the party on Tuesday and so we hope you’re watching the live stream now of the Canadian Olympic Team Block Party, and watch out because the @CTVOlympics social team will be with the athletes as they “take-over” the @CTVOlympics account. They will be tweeting updates and posting photos on Twitter and [...]

Tags: CTV, CTV Olympics, hedley, olympics
Posted in Blog, Music & Videos, News | Posted by Aimee

Muse’s song Survival selected for the 2012 Olympics

June 27th, 2012

A new song being released tonight by British rock band Muse has been selected as the official song of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. According to the band’s official website, Survivor will be used throughout the Games, “including when athletes enter the stadium, in the lead up to the medal ceremony and also as [...]

Tags: hedley, muse, News, olympics
Posted in Celebrities & Pop Culture, News | Posted by Allison

Watch Hedley throw a Block Party for Olympic hopefuls this Thursday

June 26th, 2012

Our Canadian Olympic athletes are preparing to head to London for the Summer Games and who better to give them a rocking send off then performers from the 2010 Vancouver Closing Ceremonies – Hedley! This Thursday from 1 – 3 pm ET Hedley are throwing a Block Party at Party Maple Leaf Square in Toronto [...]

Tags: hedley, News, olympics, twitter
Posted in News | Posted by Allison

First gold medal of 2010 games won

February 13th, 2010

Simon Ammann of Switzerland has won the first gold medal of the 2010 Olympics for men’s ski jumping. Ammann took a massive 108 metre leap on the ski jump, setting a hill record as he secured the gold. This is Ammann’s third gold medal, adding to the two golds he won in Salt Lake City [...]

Tags: gold medal, olympics, simon ammann, ski jumping
Posted in Blog, Concerts & Events, News | Posted by Maddy

Men’s alpine skiing event delayed

February 13th, 2010

The men’s alpine downhill skiing event scheduled for this afternoon has been delayed due to weather concerns. The slopes were hit with heavy snow and then rain that made the hills unusable. Officials have stated the weather conditions should improve by Monday, when the men’s event could take place. This is the second event postponed [...]

Tags: alpine, downhill, mens skiing, olympics, womens skiing
Posted in Blog, Concerts & Events, News | Posted by Maddy

Olympic opening ceremony a hit

February 13th, 2010

2500 athletes from 82 nations participated in the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics last night. It was a marvel of lights, action and amazing performances in the first opening ceremonies to ever be held indoors. “I Believe” singer Nikki Yanofsky sang the Canadian national anthem, while Nelly Furtado, Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan and [...]

Tags: bryan adams, Celine Dion, kd lang, Nikki Yanofsky, olympics, opening ceremonies, Sarah McLachlan, wayne gretzky, We Are The World
Posted in Blog, Concerts & Events, News | Posted by Maddy

Sarah McLachlan, Bryan Adams to perform at Opening Ceremonies?

February 11th, 2010

Laineygossip.com is reporting that audiences were abuzz with speculation at the opening ceremony rehearsals in Vancouver the past two nights. The dress rehearsals left audiences guessing who would be performing at the ceremonies tomorrow. Lainey reports that, while he wasn’t at the rehearsals, a Bryan Adams track was played and a Bryan Adams stand-in stood [...]

Tags: bryan adams, Celine Dion, olympics, opening ceremonies, Sarah McLachlan
Posted in Blog | Posted by Maddy

Wanna go to the Olympics with MOD?

February 8th, 2010

MOD Live At The Base kicked off live in Whistler last week! Were you watching? If not tune in daily @ 5pm & 10pm ET!

Tags: Barenakes Ladies, Bedouin Soundclas, billy talent, Burton Cummings, Faber Drive, Great Big Sea, Gregory Charles, hedley, INXS, jesse giddings, jesse labelle, liz trinnear, mod, nelly furtado, olympics, Paul Brandt, sarah taylor, stereos, Sterephonics, Swollen Members, theory of a deadman, Tim Deegan, Trooper and Loverboy
Posted in Blog, Celebrities & Pop Culture, Concerts & Events, Featured, Liz Online, MuchMusic Guests, Music & Videos, News | Posted by Allison

10 year old is youngest Olympic reporter

January 25th, 2010

At 10 years old, Brennan LaBrie will be the youngest professional reporter at the Olympic Games next month in Vancouver. Wowzers! LaBrie, who runs his own weekly newspaper at home in Washington, will be covering all the events and games. He has already interviewed two US Olympic athletes, including speed skater Apolo Ohno. LaBrie will [...]

Tags: Apolo Ohno, Brennan LaBrie, olympics
Posted in Blog | Posted by Allison