Tips to give your kids some downtime this summer As a kid, I remember the last day of school; rolling down the car windows on the drive home, feeling the hot air on my face and feeling free. We never had any grand plans in the summer—except to swim as much as we could. I […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Permanent Makeup
How to get away with wearing no makeup this summer, by Nicole Sweetman-Rice. It’s summer time, which means it’s getting hot and our makeup is getting sticky! Wouldn’t it be fantastic to go without any makeup at all? Or even better, have makeup permanently there when you wake up? I went with Real Housewives of […]
Interior Inspiration is Everywhere: A conversation with L.A. designer Patrick Delanty
A conversation with L.A. designer Patrick Delanty, by Janette Ewen. We recently sat down with highly sought-after L.A.-based interior designer Patrick Delanty. Delanty is known for his well-trained eye and design work for celebrities, including Halle Berry and Ty Pennington. His work has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Rachael Ray Show, Good Morning […]
Beautiful Glasgow; A Mother-Daughter Trip of A Lifetime
How travel feeds the soul and rejuvenates your spirit, by Jennifer Valentyne . Recently I took a lifelong dream vacation to Glasgow with my daughter, Georgia. I wanted to build memories that she will hopefully cherish for a lifetime. I’ve never seen her so excited about a trip and she definitely did her research before […]
Canada’s Celebrity Mom’s Share Their Tips on a Stress-Free Family Vacation
If you’re thinking about getting mom jewellery or flowers for Mother’s Day—save your money for a family vacation! A recent survey shows 92% of mom’s prefer experiences to presents, especially with their lives being so busy these days. So what better gift to give mom than the gift of a stress-free family vacation? In light […]
Spring Up and Clean Up!
Founder, Cheryl Hickey Family Brand & Arm Here For You, Host of Entertainment Tonight Canada. Spring is here! For me that means it’s time to shake off the cobwebs and get it together! Now is the time to start new! Pack away those winter blues and pick up a new attitude and new you. OK. […]
A Conversation with Actress Laura Vandervoort
A flying extra-terrestrial, a werewolf and a lizard princess are just a few of the memorable roles played by Canadian actress Laura Vandervoort over the years. She sometimes plays humans, too! But the talented actress (Supergirl, Smallville, Bitten) says long hours in the makeup chair and sweltering costumes have made for an invigorating career. We […]
At Home in California with Grease actor Lorenzo Lamas
Janette Ewen interviews Grease actor Lorenzo Lamas For more than 30 years, actor Lorenzo Lamas appeared on our TV screens as a leading man on popular shows like Falcon Crest and Renegade. Lamas got his break early, by playing the role of “Tom” in the worldwide phenomenon known as Grease; set to celebrate its 40th […]
Blessed Be Amanda Brugel
The Handmaid’s Tale actress dishes on being the only Canadian actress in the series, breaking into the biz and the cosmetic procedure she says every actress should save up for. How did you get into acting? I’ve always wanted to be an actor. I grew up in a family where my father was vice-president of […]
Janette Ewen on Colour, Design and the Rise of Microtrends
Janette Ewen lives partly in Toronto, partly in LA, and partly on Instagram. The ubiquitous interior designer and lifestyle expert needs to keep tabs on so many people, places and trends, it’s only natural that she lives part of her life in the virtual sphere. “I’m in a different city every few days; it’s a […]
Everything You Wanted To Know About RHOT Ann Kaplan
Ann Kaplan isn’t your typical housewife. A self-made multi-millionaire, this award-winning entrepreneur and busy mother of eight, has a life no script could live up to. The Real Housewives franchise has grown to become today’s biggest real-life soap opera. Viewers tune-in weekly to watch cat fights between women draped in diamonds who meet for dinners […]
Golden Globe Winner Aziz Ansari, Drake, and Pharrell and More at the Netflix After-Party
The newly built Waldorf Astoria, in Beverley Hills, was buzzing with celebrities and excitement at the Netflix’s Golden Globes after-party last night. Even Drake, who is currently building a 21,000 square foot mansion in Toronto’s Bridlepath attended the event. Dress in a black tux with a white shirt and a security detail all around, sources […]
Forbes Names Beyonce 2017 Highest Paid Woman in Music
It can’t be easy being Beyonce, and now that Forbes Names Beyonce the Highest Paid Woman in Music, the pressure is even greater. Her release of her hit album ‘Lemonade’ and her ‘Formation’ tour earned the R&B singer a whopping 105 Million Dollars. This is according to the Forbes ‘Highest-Paid Women In Music’ list released […]
Mike Myers Announced As Official Ambassador to Invictus Games Toronto 2017
Legendary Canadian actor, author, director, and multi-faceted creator Mike Myers, OC was announced today as an Official Ambassador to the Invictus Games Toronto 2017, presented by Jaguar Land Rover. The Scarborough, Ontario native’s connection to the military runs deep as the son of Alice and Eric Myers who served in the Royal Air Force and […]
Toronto International Film Festival Announces 2017 Award Winners
The Toronto International Film Festival announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox today, hosted by Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. The 42nd Festival wraps up this evening. TIFF 2017: MEET THE AWARD WINNERS The short film awards below were selected by […]
“I’m the one and only, real Tony Clifton”
The real Tony Clifton made all sorts of appearances at TIFF 2017, alongside Jim Carrey for the launch of Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – The Story of Jim Carrey & Andy Kaufman (With a Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton). In the documentary, Carrey acts as both Clifton and the late Andy […]
On The TIFF Red Carpet: First They Killed My Father
Vitalize Magazine was busy on the TIFF 2017 Red Carpet and we ran into Angelina Jolie, Loung Ung and Rithy Panh and the Jolie-Pitt children for the launch of First They Killed My Father. Jolie co-produces, co-writes, and directs this adaptation of the memoir by Loung Ung, which recounts the author’s horrifying childhood experiences under […]
Jim & Andy: the Great Beyond Launches at TIFF 2017
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – the story of Jim Carrey & Andy Kaufman was just launched at TIFF 2017. Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon. This fascinating new documentary from American […]
TIFF 2017: Mother! Is A Gripping Film And A Must-See
Darren Aronofsky’s new film mother! was just launched at TIFF 2017 and it’s a very unique and gripping film from start to finish. The film has an incredible cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Kristen Wiig. The psychological horror film features a young woman’s (Jennifer Lawrence) tranquil life with her […]
Stronger Unveiled At The Toronto International Film Festival
Stronger was a big movie launched this weekend at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. It is a moving film that is touching in every sense. This inspiring true story of tragedy and rebirth stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany as two people whose lives are forever altered by a terrifying act of violence. Directed […]
The Upside Launches At The Toronto International Film Festival
If there is anyone who deserves to take on the role of remaking The Intouchables, it’s Neil Burger. Burger, a popular American film director, has many movies to his credit, including The Ilusionist (06), The Lucky Ones (08), Limitless (11), and Divergent (14). The Upside launched this weekend at The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), […]
10 Ways to Look and Feel Better This Summer
Do you want to look and feel your best this summer? Here are some tips to recharge your batteries, boost your spirits and feel better at any age. Recharge Your Batteries and Feel Better 2017 is my 50th year, and I have much to be grateful for as I embrace this new chapter. I now […]
Billy Joel Goes Track by Track with the Original U.S. Beatles Studio Albums on SiriusXM
Billy Joel plays the Beatles! You won’t want to miss out on his SiriusXM performance. While sitting at the piano playing snippets of classic Beatles songs, Joel will reflect on every American Beatles LP. The guest DJ sessions will be scheduled in chronological order, starting with 1964’s Meet The Beatles. On the first installment, Joel will […]
Mia Parres In The Cayman Islands
After a move to the Cayman Islands Canadian interior designer Mia Parres is living the best of both worlds. It’s a heck of a commute, but while enjoying new adventures in the tropics, Parres still plans to work with clients in Canada. It’d be easy to describe Mia Parres as a “perfect 10” and call […]
Jonathan Goldsmith, Best Known For His Turn As “The Most Interesting Man In The World,” Partners With Astral Tequila
We’ve always wondered what pop culture icon Jonathan Goldsmith really drinks. The answer is Astral Tequila. “I told you I don’t always drink beer. I prefer tequila – Astral Tequila,” says Goldsmith in a video message directed by David Lipman. Astral Tequila, awarded a “Double Gold Medal” by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and […]
Clint Eastwood is NOT dead
A Clint Eastwood death hoax hit social media yesterday. A fake news site (we will not mention its name nor provide a link) reported that the 87-year-old actor died from a heart attack. The story claimed that someone in Eastwood’s home called 911 in the wee hours of the morning, and when police and emergency […]
No laughing matter: Squatty Potty dumps Kathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin’s attempted joke is certainly no laughing matter. During a recent photo shoot, she held up a bloodied mask depicting President Donald Trump. The images are now being widely criticized. President Trump was quick to respond to her photo shoot. At 7:14 AM this morning President Trump posted the following statement on Twitter: “Kathy […]
Coach Names James Franco As The Face Of New Men’s Fragrance
In a creative partnership with the storied American fashion house, Coach, Inc. and Coach Creative Director, Stuart Vevers, James Franco has been named as the face of Coach For Men, the new fragrance launching in September. An actor, director, writer, artist and philanthropist, Franco embodies the creativity, confidence, curiosity and innate style of the Coach […]
Jennifer Valentyne Talks True Beauty, Joy and Confidence
My mother passed when I was 19, so I have always known how precious life is. She lived with cancer for three years and lost her battle at the age of 55. She was a natural beauty, but what made her even more beautiful was her loving warm spirit and sense of humour. She showed […]