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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Vancouver 2010 Olympics’ Hip-Hop Connection

May 5th, 2009

What does hip-hop have to do with the Vancouver 2010 Olympics? Watch this exclusive MuchMusic interview to find out. (Watch it here) You’ll also find out how a Canadian helped pioneer one of the world’s first hip-hop clothing lines. Everyone from Mary J Blige, Quentin Tarantino and Ice Cube was repping Too Black Guys back [...]

Tags: designers, olympics
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