Only Amanda Blakley and Ashleigh Dempster of The Society could throw a together a night of boxing and make it a swanky and happening event. The Society held their 2nd Annual Puma Fight Club last night and had the [yellow tail] Sparkling White Wine a flowing, the oysters a chuck'n, and the fists a flying. Once again, The Society put on an outstanding and memorable event. Photos: John White
The Society held their The 3rd Annual Smut Soiree that featured gossip columnist Elaine "Lainey" Lui of LaineyGossip.com along with co-host for the night, MTV's Dan Levy. Guests of the night were not only treated to the latest in celebrity gossip but also cocktails, divine food, mini-detoxifying consultations from Dr. Detox, and swag bags that were loaded with gifts from The Bay, Puma, Christian Dior cosmetics, and more . L-R: Tanya Kim (eTalk) / Elaine "Lainey" Lui / Dan Levy (MTV) / Daniel Buckman on the tunes. Photos: John White
The spot to be inside the MMVA's had to be the eTalk Lounge where all the Stars showed up including Rihanna, Donnie Wahlberg, and Seth MacFarlane with Kate Todd. Photos: John White
Allen Chan of "The Designer Guys", Jill Clark of "Twentysomethingtv.com", Sarain Boylan of "Rent-a-Goalie" and "Bon Cop, Bad Cop",and musician Suzie McNeil also known from CBS reality show "Rock Star: INXS" attended an exclusive jacflash private shopping night. Photos: John White
Calgary native, Shannae Ingleton, knows what women want and offered up an afternoon of pampering and shopping that brought women together with the distinct talents of Toronto’s fashion and beauty industries. This years event was held at the Intercontinental Hotel’s Proof Bar & Sky Lounge and was a sold out event. L-R: Amanda Brugel (MVP and Paradise Falls) and Kate Todd (Life With Derek and Radio Free Roscoe) / Kevin Pennant (Pennant Media Group) with Shannae Ingleton. Photos: John White
Much Music VJ Devon Soltendieck attended the Opening of STONEHOUSE located within the Eaton's Centre. Photos: John White
Once a week this summer, SkyLounge located within the Intercontinental Yorkville will be lighting the candles and turning up the music for Grill Thursdays. SkyLounge, open nightly, kicked off the season last night with a night of sizzling, savory fare prepared on their patio lounge that brought out the names. L-R: Shawn Hewson of Project Runway Canada / singer MJ Shaw / Paul Venoit of Look-A-Like / Pascal Forotti GM of Intercontinental Toronto Yorkville with Pay Chen of Omni Television / Richard Compton with John Kennedy of Hello Canada. Photos: John White
Tryst Nightclub, located at 82 Peter Street opened last night with a Fantasy Masquerade Theme Opening Party that brought out the stars. L-R: Art Hindle with his wife Brooke / Michael Seater with Fefe Dobson and Katie Boland. Photos: John White
Avril Lavigne and Derek Whibley hosted Sum 41's after party held at Tattoo Rock Parlour on Queen Street West. See more photos of Avril and Derek in next Fridays Toronto SUN. Photo: John White
CBC's MVP screening and launch party was held at Alice Fazooli's located at 294 Adelaide St. W. Here's just a couple of the cast who attended last nights party. L-R: Anastasia Phillips with Dillon Casey and Amanda Brugel with Charlotte Sullivan / Art Hindle with his wife Brooke and Kristin Booth. Photos: John White
Gant hosted an intimate preview event to showcase the new Gant collection at Sopra located at Avenue Road and Dupont above Mistura. Late this week it was announced that internationally the brand was purchased by Lacoste owner Maus Freres. L-R: , Graham O'Connor of O'Connors, Eric Grundy of Jaytex, and Ross McNeil of Dugger's. Photos: John White
Argyle magazine, published by Bassett Publishing a division of Bassett Media Group, enjoyed their launch party last night at The Adelaide Club. Guest were treated to fabulous drinks, great food, and an Argyle inspired fashion show. L- R: Dean Brown, GM of the Adelaide Club with Alan Evanson, Editor in Chief of Argyle magazine and Matthew Bassett, President & Chief Executive Officer of Bassett Media Group and his wife Jillian / Shawn Hewson, judge on Project Runway Canada on the Slice Network and Christine Diakos, Jack Hourigan and Andrea Bain of TV show Three Takes on the Slice Network. Photos: John White
The Society put on it's first Urban Symphony. A Private performance by the exquisitely talented Toronto Symphony Orchestra cellist Winona Zelenka, accompanied by gifted pianist Lydia Wong held at Robert Lowrey’s Piano Experts, 943 Eglinton Ave. E. The night was not only filled with beautiful music but also by succulent oysters from Oyster Boy and and flutes of sparkling wine by Yellow Tail. Once again, The Society girls put on an exquisite evening. L-R: The Society girls, Amanda Blakley & Ashleigh Dempster / Robert Lowrey of Robert Lowrey’s Piano Experts & Mike Forrester Vice President, Marketing & Business Development of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Photos: John White
Shaftesbury Films hosted a cocktail reception at the Windsor Arms Hotel last night to toast the premiere of its one-hour drama series Murdoch Mysteries, starring L-R: Jonny Harris, Helene Joy and Yannick Bisson. Murdoch Mysteries launches in Toronto on Thursday, January 24 at 10 p.m. on Citytv. Photo: John White
Gabriel Union and Boris Becker were just a couple of the celebrities who attended the Tenjune (of NYC) party held at the Sagamore Hotel in South Beach last night. Photos: John White
Farley Flex and Jake Gold of Canadian Idol pose up with Danielle Iversen of "that PR thing" and host of her "d's" 6th annual HOLIDAY - Xmas Party held this year at TAPPO Wine Bar & Restaurant in the heart of the Distillery District - 55 Mill Street bldg 3. Guests were treated to ICEBERG Vodka "d"tini's and Heineken as well as yummy TAPPO hors d'oeuvres. Money raised last night went to the CHUM Christmas Wish. Photos: John White
It was a night of Drambuie cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, male grooming treatments, and great music at the "Rockwood" located at 31 Mercer Street where Drumbuie hosted their party, THE SPIRIT LIVES ON at the Drambuie Den. In attendance last night was John Gallagher of the New Classical 96.3 fm with his girlfriend Martha Snow. Gallagher just wrapped filming the only speaking role in Repo: The Genetic Opera with Paris Hilton. Photos: John White
Rosseau Asset Management in support of Make-A-Wish Toronto & Central Ontario put on a star-studded fund raising gala last night at the Carlu that included a cocktail party, silent auctions, dinner, entertainment, and dancing through the night at the after party . L-R: Chantal Kreviazuk & Charlotte Sullivan posing with Kristin Booth / Jake Gold with wife & Colin McAllister with Justin Ryan / Tara Spencer Nain & Rebecca Hardy. Photos: John White
Larry Gowan and his daughter attended the Re-launch Party of Sassafraz. One of Yorkville's best-known celebrity hotspots suffered a crippling fire last year but is now back in full swing. Photos: John White
Canadian fashion model, runway coach and most recently a judge on Canada's Next Top Model, Stacey McKenzie was spotted at the Ben Sherman Party held at Change Room on Queen Street West. Photos: John White
Flare held their annual Gala Party last night at the R.O.M. and packed in the stars. Flare’s Gala is just one of the many events this week during L'Oreal Fashion Week. L-R: Brian Melo & Tara Oram of Canadian Idol and rumored to be dating / Jazz singer Sophie Milman & Pop singer Skye Sweetnam / David Rocco and his wife Nina of David Rocco's Dolce Vita & Haley Shannon of Drak Rising / Stefan Brogren, Miriam McDonald & Cassie Steele of Degrassi: The Next Generation. Photos: John White
FASHION Magazine Celebrated 30 years last night at Moss Park Armoury located at 130 Queen Street East. Guests were treated to a dinner by Jamie Kennedy and then partied the night away with celebrities, hot models, retro music, and good drink. L-R: Jeremy Laing and Monica Schnarre / Tara Spencer-Nairn and Jacob Hoggard & Dave Rosin of Hedley / Matt Dusk posing with Charlotte Sullivan and Dan Levy. Photos: John White
Dorothy Goes Glam at this year's Bell Celebrity Gala. Founds raised last night went to SickKids. Here's just a few of the stars that attended this years gala. L-R: Murray McLauchlan with wife & Joe Flaherty / Kathleen Robertson & Raine Maida / Carlo Rota & (THE DESIGNER GUYS) Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman / Carla Collins & Pinball Clemens / Charlotte Sullivan & Jully Black / John White (Photographer and Host of Tceb.ca) with two Dorothy's. Photos: John White
Holt Renfrew & Zegna hosted Toronto's most extraordinary men in the fields for an evening of fun and fashion. L-R: Jake Gold (Canadian Idol Judge) and David Rocco (David Rocco's Dolce Vita) / Zack Werner and Farley Flex (Canadian Idol Judges) Photos: John White
Amanda Blakely and Ashleigh Dempster of The Society hosted this years boobyball 6: GLAMIFIED, held at the UpCountry showroom located at 310 King Street East. This is the 6th sucsessful year of the boobyball in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. You can find out more information on the boobyball at www.boobyball.com Photos: John White
Katie Boland and Canadian Idol judge Jake Gold were just a few of the celebrities that attended the opening of jacflash, a high end clothing boutique located at 1036 Queen Street West. Photos: John White
TIFF chief executive officer Piers Handling hanging out with Sarah Polley at this years Closing Gala Party held at the Harbourfront Centre. Photo: John White
The Brant House played host to Calvin Klein Underwear's 25th anniversay. With hot bodies on the runway and roaming around on the floor in only CK Underwear, this photog had a good time! Celebrity guests included legandary rocker, Alana Myles. Photos: John White
Sienna Miller and her sister leaving Holt Renfrew after going over details of the party they are hosting later that evening at Holts. Photo: John White
H&M celebrated the opening of their new store located at 427-429 Queen Street West last night with a star studded, martini pouring, shopping spree to an invite only VIP kick off. The new location offers over 10,000 square feet of shopping on two levels. Sorry but the martinis were only available last night. L-R: Adamo Ruggiero (Degrassi), Jeanne Beker (FT), Lauren Collins (Degrassi) Photos: John White
Bottles of Moet & Chandon flowed last night as Louis Vuitton celebrated it's 25th anniversary in Canada. It was an exclusive invitation-only party held at Louis Vuitton on Bloor Street West for media, VIPs, and influencers from the fashion world. L-R: Daniel Lalonde - President and Chief Executive Officer of Louis Vuitton North America, Rex Harrington, and Greta Hodgkinson of the National Ballet of Canada / Michael Budman of Roots with wife Diane Bald and daughter / Rick Campanelli and his wife Kim / Traci Melchor of MuchMusic and Kevin Pennant of the Pennant Media Group. Photos: John White
See all the celebrities John caught every Friday in the Hollywood North spread of the Toronto SUN.
