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The singer announced Wednesday that he will kick of his “Believe” tour in Glendale, Arizona on September 29. Justin Bieber’s opening act is Carly Rae Jepsen from nearby Mission, B.C., the breakout pop star behind the No. 1 single “Call Me Maybe.” Justin shocked fans with his first release of tour dates when thousands of Beliebers noticed that Vancouver was left out of the list of cities.

Responding to upset fans Carly Rae Jepsen and Scooter Braun (Justin’s manager) has ensured fans that Vancouver will not bet left out. Days after the concert dates were release #vancouverwantsBELIEVETOUR was still trending on twitter.

So it’s official…

JUSTIN BIEBER WILL BE LIVE IN CONCERT AT ROGERS ARENA OCTOBER 10TH 2012.

The concert has been added to ticketmaster.com

The presale for fan club members kicked off Wednesday while general ticket sales open June 1 in Canada.
“Believe” will hit stores June 19, featuring collaborations with Drake, Ludacris, Nicki Minaj and Big Sean.

Are you a BELIBER?

Lighten your look, be bronze and ditch the black eyeliner this summer! If you are looking for a way to still add drama to your eyes without over doing it against your summer pastel coloured outfits then brown eyeliner is the way to go.

Geisha Ink’s new cool espresso brown shade is a great way to lighten up your look for summer While red lips and winged eyeliner dominate runways and fashion spreads, it looks out of place at the pool or by the beach. Brown eyeliner adds colour and definition around the eyes without looking harsh and drawn. What’s the best part? The new colour will still be the 24 hour smudge-proof and water-proof liquid eyeliner we already love from Geisha Ink!

Lucky for us Noir Lash Lounge locations across North America will be the first to carry the new brown shade of Geisha Ink for just $30 and will also carry it exclusively online at www.noirlashes.com.

“We see bronze, glowing skin, thicker lashes and lighter lips,” says Noir Lash Lounge Founder Joyce Poon of how her lounge’s clients transition into summer.

What do you guys think? Will you try ditch the black this summer and go boldly bronze?

Dru is a Canadian solo artist who grew up in Toronto and has passionately pursued his music career. You might recognize him from his recent hits She Can Ride and Getting It In.
Dru was in Vancouver promoting his latest album On The Brink. Dru explains how he took some major changes with this second album

“I’ve expanded my sound from straight Soul/R&B to include a Dance/Pop vibe that’s still rooted in R&B.”

With the two recent hits, we think you did an amazing job! Although busy promoting his album, we were able to have DRU for a special live performance at BLVD22 Nightclub. We were bugging him in the change room to sing my personal favourite, Seasons and surprisingly he sang it for us.

Thank you Dru for an amazing night and come back to Vancouver soon!

Follow @DRUMuzic on twitter for upcoming songs and tour dates.

On May 13th tune in to CTV’s CGT at 7/8 Pacific and cast your votes for this hip-hop dance crew based from right here, Vancouver, BC.

These boys (Zac Vran, Devan Isaac, Justin Nicolas, Mclelland Stewart (MC), Ryan Morrissette, Gabriel Galedo, Ray Kadono) range from ages 13-17 have been dancing together since 2005 under the direction of one of Vancouver’s masters of hip hop Cezar Tantoco, founder and director of Fresh Groove Productions in Richmond, BC.

Check out the interview PinoyBuzz did with Freshh as the arrived home from their first episode.

Having performed with Shawn Desman, Shaq, Hedley, Marianas Trench, and many more, these boys love performing for an audience. Freshh’s routine is a mixture of hard hitting, old school and new freshh flavour. Through the show the Freshh hopes to just

“spread the love of hip-hop across Canada”.

How to VOTE for Freshh?

There are five ways to vote for your favourite act, and you can vote up to 10 times per voting period on each platform:

• Vote Online at www.canadasgottalent.com/vote
• Toll-Free Voting by Phone
• Mobile Text Messaging for Rogers Wireless Customers Only
• Facebook Voting
• Twitter Voting

Voting is open to all ages and is only open to Canadian residents or people within Canada at this time.

Follow Freshh on Twitter @FreshhOfficial and don’t forget

VOTE FOR FRESHH Sunday, May 13th 2012 8PM

Ever wondered about the evolution of music and the current explosion of electronic music in Vancouver?

Lavish’s very own Christine (DJ Yurie) C. and classmate Hannah B. wrote and produced a radio documentary on the rise of Electronic Music in Vancouver, the Rave Generation.

The radio documentary includes some of Vancouver’s biggest nightlife names like, Matthew Owchar (Blueprint Marketing Director, Resident DJ), Lazy Rich (DJ, Producer), Ruby Sethi (Event Promoter), DJs Brad & Victor H and more. But the question is,

is Electronic Dance Music here to stay?

Will it continue to grow, and continue to shape the direction of music and Vancouver’s nightlife scene.

To celebrate the launch of our brand new website we wanted to offer our readers something special. This week we found a dynamic duo and are offering you not one but TWO sensational females.

This singing duo met in 2011 at a mutual friend’s karaoke party. With their shared passion for singing and music they immediately hit it off! They perform together as Solyce at local venues and one day dream that their singing will allow them to travel abroad. Both juggling full-time jobs and other extra-curricular activities they still manage to meet twice a week to rehearse on a regular basis.

“One day we hope we can travel abroad doing what we love!” – Solyce

Please introduce yourself.

A: Heyyyyy! I’m Anna! (girl with the long hair) Yup! that’s me!
P: Hi, my name is Pamela aka Pammy, Pamster, or Pampers.

How did you pick the name SOLYCE?

We liked the meaning of the original word “solace” which means to alleviate stress and bring comfort, which is what singing does for us.

When and why did you start singing?

A: I’ve always loved singing as a child but I was very shy. It wasn’t until I joined choir in high school that I broke out of my shell and discovered that I really enjoy performing live.
P: The first memory I have of me singing was when I was 2 years old. I would sing songs in front of my parents and their friends, and that is when I realized how much I loved to perform!

What kind of music do you enjoy performing the best?

A: I enjoy all types of music – from jazz, alternative rock, hip hop to dubstep, even a little country, but my main genre is acoustic.

P: I’m an r&b/hip hop girl by heart – 90s old school to be specific!

What famous singer/musician do you admire? Why?

A: To be honest, I get my inspiration from YouTube artists such as Boyce Avenue, Jayesslee, Jennifer Chung, Marie Digby (the list can go on…) because they showcase such raw talent which creates a more intimate connection. It’s what makes them very admirable.

P: I’m drawn to strong and powerful women. Growing up, my favorite female group was En Vogue (I loved the sound of their harmonies). Nowadays, I really appreciate the vocals of Christina Aguilera and Beyonce. But my true inspiration comes from Alicia Keys – I admire the fact that she plays the piano, has an amazing voice and I love the empowering messages of her songs.

What do you think about downloading music online?

We have mixed feelings about downloading music because from a musician’s perspective, it takes away their well-deserved earnings. On the flip side, downloading music is easily accessible and convenient for listeners.

How do you handle mistakes during a performance?

If one of us happens to make a mistake, we just back each other up and continue on with the show! We’re only human.

What is the biggest obstacle for SOLYCE?

Because there are two of us with our own individual tastes, our biggest challenge is finding cover songs which we can both agree on. However, we try to keep an open mind because appreciating different genres of music brings versatility to the table.

How do you balance music with other obligations – boyfriend, friends, work?

With anything that is important to you such as friends, family, work, etc., you have no choice but to juggle your priorities. Solyce is one of our main priorities so we make sure we put in the time and effort into rehearsing as much as possible. Our friends and family have been very supportive and understand that it can be time consuming. With that in mind, we both feel very blessed to be able to pursue what we love so we try our best to maintain a good balance in our lives.

Tell us about your next show and why we should be there.

We will be performing at Natasha’s birthday concert showcasing live r&b and hip hop acts in Vancouver. The concert will be on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at Gossip Nightclub. All proceeds will be donated to RichCity Idol, a singing competition for high school students in Richmond planned for students, by students.

*Make sure you “like” SOLYCE on Facebook so you can stay connected with our upcoming videos and performances!

How would someone LAVISH you on a first date?

Whisk us off in a jet plane to an exotic island far, far away…..Ha!! Just kidding.
Realistically, just be a true gentleman. Be respectful and genuine. Don’t forget to pay attention to the little things. Just relax, be yourself and have fun!!

It’s always a tricky terrain to navigate when your friend breaks up with her boyfriend in the same circle of friends. Since you were all close at one point, it doesn’t seem fair to drop him but you don’t want this to be a test of your loyalty.

The longer the relationship the more mutual friends the couple may share. Do you stay friends with his friends? How do you divide everyone up? Remember you don’t have control of other people. Just set your boundaries. Yeah, his boys were cool and fun to be around but they are HIS friends and if they want to be friends with you, they will make it happen.

Where do you stand on remaining friends with your friend’s ex?

Is there an unwritten rule that you shouldn’t remain friends with, or at least friendly with, her ex?

This is a great way for Vancouverites to come together and support each other while giving a voice to those ‘invisible’ cancers below the waist. Proceeds will go towards research and care done by the BC Cancer Foundation. This season, the event has acquired media sponsors such as Global BC and The Beat 94.5… But the cause still needs your help!

There are two choices for the course: a 5KM walk or a 10KM run around Vancouver. The participants will get a special “Winning Canada Timing Chip” that will electronically record start and end times. No matter how fast you walk or run, the race is about having a great time for an even greater cause. Don’t forget to attend the EXPOsed After-party to see all the teams’ times!

BRING AWARENESS TO DOWNTHERENESS!

Check out the 2011 UWA: Event Photos

Create a team of sexy runners or walkers and raise awareness for cancers below the belt…With the personalized web page and coaching your team will receive when you sign up, fundraising will be a breeze. Lavish Entertainment might just know a few ladies who can help plan a fundraising event for you!

If you are already a runner/walker Lavish Entertainment can help you raise money.

Lavish has helped numerous groups raise hundreds of dollars by hosting a fundraiser during one of our events. Groups keep 100% of their ticket sales and we offer assistance planning and setting up both big and small events. Email info[at]lovelavish.ca for more information on how to host a fundraiser party.

But does it hold true in real life? Once you start to settle into your twenties, you start to believe “age ain’t nothing but a number”. You get comfortable letting the age gap expand. But then you hit that one… the big number. The one that makes age more than ‘no thang’ anymore. The gap was significant enough to make you question whether or not he was too old. The age gap might be awkward at first but you start to love it.

The benefits of dating older men

He’s a real man. Older men tend to be more confident, more successful and more thoughtful than their younger counterparts, and have learned over the years how to treat a woman well. Your older man can take care of you and understand you in ways frustrating 20-somethings just haven’t experienced enough of. And you let a 30-something year old man into your panties – he’ll make you a freak in the sheets and show you what you didn’t even know you wanted. Before you even realize it, this man has swept the rug from underneath you and you’re head over heels for a man you thought was too old! Now you’re torn… he’s torn, probably searching for wifey, ready to settle down and even start having little ones.

Dating older men is great but how old is too old?

Any of you ladies out there find yourself in a similar situation? What’s the biggest age difference you would be comfortable with? And is there anyone out there making a 10+ year age difference work in a relationship?

Is age a deal breaker?