Seriously, a TIE. A tie? Have some shame. Earlier, along the sidewalks, amid boxes of Timbits and empty pizza cartons, and bottles upon bottles of free-sample Coke — one of no less than eight corporate sponsors of the MMVAs — some girls were playing cards, and many others were doing what apparently you do when you have time to kill in a sidewalk lineup: You write names of bands on your person.
I hope those markers are washable, I think to myself, showing that a my children are too young to be lining up for a contrived awards show and b I am a dork. One girl, I notice, has brought her math textbook. Good for her. You can only write band names on yourself for so long. Find the best places within Ottawa in a new tab. From local businesses to food to medical to legal services. Press room updates by Liem Vu:.
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Astroworld Death Toll Rises To 9. More Sports. It's the show where anything can happen. Avril Lavigne might show her butt to the crowd with the word MMVA written on it, Flo Rida could perform on a zipline , Lady Gaga may have a bra with sparks coming out of it , some celebrities who weren't listed to show up could make unexpected cameos.
It's one of those events with so many surprises, we encourage you to just experience it for yourself from the heart of downtown or behind your computer screen or television. Photo cred: MuchMusic. Like at any music awards show , many artists that grace the MMVA stage allow for more of an experience than another average performance.
Add that in with incredible shots of the downtown skyline, insane lighting, fireworks, and wild fashion accessories, it's one of the reasons the show has the massive fanfare it has built over the last 20 or so years. Now we see popular artists from all over the world come and entertain flocks of Torontonians outside the MuchMusic building.
Photo cred: YouTube. Plenty of Canadian artists can say they've had the pleasure of taking home an MMVA as many of the awards' categories showcase Canadian music in various genres from hip-hop to pop and alt-rock.
There's also awards dedicated to Canadian music video directors and those working behind the scenes, proving it's an awards show dedicated to the fans and the country's artists and their music videos. Photo cred: Tribute. This is still a bit of a mystery , but based on our research we're going to say the most MMVAs have been awarded to Nickelback, Drake, and Vancouver pop-rockers Hedley who have taken up to 2 or 3 awards every year they're nominated.
Photo cred: Hollyscoop. You know the original 80s boy band that Mark Wahlberg almost joined and who's brother Donnie is a vocalist in? Well they reunited for the first time in 12 years on the MMVA stage in performing their classic hits including 'Step by Step' and more. Plus they're not the first group to reunite on the downtown Toronto stage. Photo cred: Yahoo! Music Canada.
No one in MMVA history has recreated New York City on the stage but Lady Gaga and topped it all off by performing a medley of her hits and have a bra shoot flaming sparks at the end of it all.
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Now don't get me wrong, I would love to go to a Dua Lipa concert , even if I could barely see her from my seat. But there's just something so special about smaller, more intimate shows — like the ones featured on Fever Up. Unlike events at massive venues where you have to look at a screen to see the performers, these shows are up-close and personal. If you want to get your loved ones a unique or experiential gift , consider taking them to see a show or participate in an event this holiday season.
From theatrical performances to roller disco brunch!! A post shared by Candlelight Concerts by Fever candlelight. Details: Get lost in the swells and sighs of orchestral instruments as music fills the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto.
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Details: Head over to the theatre this winter and see a show. Fever Up. Details: If you know a foodie who enjoys experimenting with different cuisines, treat them to a unique food experience this winter. Some popular choices include dining in the dark and Toronto's sushi festival. Check them out! Hundreds of thousands of people become permanent residents in Canada every year — but if you've been through the process, you'll know that it's anything but straightforward. Before my honest account of the process, and before you all tell me that I should just go back to the U.
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