My MTV VMA Red Carpet Experience

Thanks to 1iota (an awesome company that gets fans up close at some of the biggest events), I got the chance to be a part of this year's MTV Video Music Awards action in Brooklyn. I got to be a part of the audience to stand along the red carpet as the stars arrived for the big event. I was super excited. It was a long day, but well worth the waiting in the intense heat amongst tons of other people. I ended up in a pretty good spot and saw some of my faves up close and personal.

It was honestly such an inspiration being there on the carpet across from the journalists who I hope to be someday. My dream would be to be on that side of the carpet, interviewing the stars, rather than just as a fan — but I'm definitely not complaining, I still had an amazing time!

Highlights from the carpet:
- Got a high-five from Robin Thicke
- Saw the legendary Daft Punk
- Breathed the same air as Pharrell
- Witnessed a moment between 2 Chainz and Richard Simmons

 In my element...seriously, I was so happy.

Ariana Grande is so adorable. She did a pre-show performance on the carpet. Have you heard her new album 'Yours Truly'?! She's actually so talented.

 Katy Perry 

 Left: Ciara | Right: Holland Roden

 2 Chainz & Richard Simmons - adorbs

 Rita Ora, stunning as always

 Left: Ed Sheeran | Right: Danity Kane

 A$AP Rocky

 The one and only Lady Gaga. She had a huge entourage of paparazzi and it literally looked like the seas had parted as soon as she stepped on the carpet. It was madness, and everyone else sort've just moved to the side

 Left: Wiz Khalifa | Right: Ronnie from Jersey Shore

 Robin Thicke

 Left: Modern Family's Sarah Hyland | Right: Glee's Darren Criss

 Left: Legendary T-Boz of TLC | Right: Macklemore

 Left: Daft Punk | Right: Jordin Sparks

 Drake reppin Canada

 Left: Jimmy Fallon | Right: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, sighhhhh

 Left: Selena Gomez | Right: Pharrell (sort've hidden, but he's there!)

Wow, what a night. Although I didn't get to be inside Barclays for the actual show, the red carpet experience was quite satisfying.

- Christina
Follow my adventures on Twitter: @christinaaa28

Lineup Announcement: OSHEAGA 2013

If you were anxiously awaiting the announcement last night from Osheaga's cute little mascots like I was, right now you are probably either planning out your travel plans to Montreal or you are sitting in disappointment. Yes, there is no Snoop Dogg - err Lion (is that still a thing?) - or Passion Pit (my faves) but there are some other really great performers making their way to Canadian soil August 2-4.

Check out the lineup:

Some of my favourites that stand out so far:
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Kendrick Lamar
Ellie Goulding
Azealia Banks
Baauer
Icona Pop
Porter Robinson

And there are more artists still to be announced!
 
I'm hoping I'll be able to check it out this year. Who are you most excited to see?

I covered Osheaga last year for Faze Magazine - check out my coverage HERE. I got to hang out with Zeds Dead, Charli XCX and The Black Lips - not to mention also getting front row spots for Snoop Dogg & Florence + The Machine. Amazing.

Tickets for this year's festival go on sale this Friday, March 15th @ noon. Be sure to check out www.osheaga.com for more info.

- Christina
Follow my adventures on Twitter: @christinaaa28