My Breakfast Television Experience - RiRi for FreeFree

To promote her newest album, Unapologetic, Rihanna set out on an ambitious 777 world tour - seven cities in seven days. And Toronto was lucky enough to be one of the locations chosen, with a show on Thursday Nov. 15. Leading up to the exclusive concert, the venue was kept on the down-low and tickets were scarce to come by, as you could only win your way in if you weren't a part of the media.

On the big day, I was invited to appear on Breakfast Television to compete to try to win a pair of tickets to the show (at the Danforth Music Hall, as it was later revealed). It was an early morning for me, but I was super excited to get to be on the set with BT hosts Dina and Kevin.

My competitor was a girl named Candice, another huge Rihanna fan. We got to take part in the 'RiRi for FreeFree' segment, where we had to answer a few trivia questions.

In the end though, I came up short and sadly didn't win those coveted tickets. It wasn't so bad though...it was actually still a pretty fun experience! Who would have thought that I'd sing the chorus of "We Found Love" on morning television?

And at least I didn't go home empty handed - we both got a collection of Rihanna CDs!

Here's her video for "Diamonds" from her latest album - I love this song!

So despite my failed attempt at winning tickets, I still had a great time. I would love to have a job like hosting on Breakfast Television - it's such a fun atmosphere!

- Christina
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WMC Fashion Week - Day 5 - Dare to Wear Love Pt.1

World MasterCard Fashion Week came to an end on March 16th with a fun, energy-filled finale runway show. Dare to Wear Love is an annual gala fashion event that raises funds and awareness for the Stephen Lewis Foundation - "using the Power of Fashion for Good." The Stephen Lewis Foundation "works with grassroots organizations turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa." Lewis was in the audience and gave a speech following the runway show.

Dare to Wear Love was created by Chris Tyrell and Jim Searle, designers and founders of Hoax Couture. This event draws on support from many Canadian celebrities and top corporate sponsors and designers showcase outfits made from six yards of African fabric. Famous Canadian personalities from Fashion Television's Jeanne Beker to WWE wrestler and model Trish Stratus walked the runway. Since there were over 25 different designers showcased, I took a lot of photos...so this is a 3-part series!

Check out the photos :)

Lida Biday modelled by Rachel Bryan (B&M)

Thomas Chung & Diane Sohn for Diavecmas modelled by Jeri Ali Thompson (NAM)

Brian Bailey modelled by Moe Kelso

Kingi Carpenter for Peach Berserk modelled by singer/singwriter Lorraine Segato and Casie Stewart of casiestewart.com

Linda Lundstrom modelled by actress Arlene Duncan (Little Mosque on the Prairie)

Cydelic by Choryin modelled by WWE wrestler and model Trish Stratus

She even pulled an audience member out onto the runway and lifted him up!

Zoran Dobric modelled by Lisa Porter (B&M Models)

One of my favourites of the night!

Marty Rotman modelled by Charles Harris

Adrian Wu modelled by Breakfast Television's Dina Pugliese

She had a lot of fun on the runway!

Pat McDonagh modelled by gospel singer and actress Kathy Grant

Ines Disanto modelled by City TV's Sangita Patel

Part 2 & 3 up next!

- Christina

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