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[24 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 419 views]

 
MICHAEL JACKSON THIS IS IT. THIS. is. It.
 
Want to see the Michael Jackson bio movie? You can (and I can’t!) – by following me @ urbanebloc on Twitter. I’ve been given the opportunity to have one winner + a guest go to see the movie.
 
So how do you get in that theatre?
 
Here are the deets:
 

Follow me on Twitter (twitter.com/urbanebloc)
I’m going to tweet out a message
RETWEET the message
10th retweet wins (you can retweet it up to two times..let’s make this easy. As much as you want, just RT it!)
Pass does not …

CONTESTS, Toronto Fashion »

[21 Sep 2009 | No Comment | 413 views]

 
Upload a photo for the potential and tell ‘em why you love Yorkdale. Sounds simple enough for a lavish prize – $1,000 gift certificate to Yorkdale Mall, a photoshoot to be featured in Yorkdale’s 2010 ad campaign, and a wardrobe consultation. Yorkdale is looking to move into the social space by throwing on this contest which runs until Oct. 9th, 2009.
 
Visit YorkdaleIsMe.com and give it a go at getting something spectacular. Check out the video for some visual insight – get to snapping and get to tapping out those words!
 
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CONTESTS, Celebrity, Music »

[7 May 2009 | 2 Comments | 655 views]

 
Take it home take it home says The White Tie Affair. So by now you’ve heard the interview that I did with Chris Wallace of TWTA (say yes, nod yes), tell me your favourite moment of the interview and you could win two pieces – (1) autographed CD and (1) vinyl (for you aspiring djs…or just for display).
 
Alright, comment and tell me! Contest ends May 21, 2009 and open to those in Canada. Gogogo!

CONTESTS, Up and Coming, Video Goods »

[16 Mar 2009 | 24 Comments | 1,906 views]

 
If you’ve gone to Shoppers Drug Mart anytime lately, you may have noticed a peculiar looking bottle perched near the entrance of the beauty department. The CK One Fragrance has relaunched the iconic scent, framed around the “We Are One” movement – a theme of empowerment, bringing individuals together, and most importantly, using music to inspire. The “We Are One” track debuted during the US inagural festivities – so you’ll want to capture this piece of history.
 
If you’re lusting after a singing fragrance bottle like I am (hey guys – …

CONTESTS, Celebrity »

[15 Mar 2009 | 2 Comments | 571 views]

 
I love Franz Ferdinand, the song “Take Me Out” makes me want to bob my head awkwardly because it’s so intensely catchy. There’s a contest running from the band offering up the TONIGHT: Franz Ferdinand Vinyl LP, Franz Ferdinand Vinyl LP, Vinyl Carrying Case, Franz Ferdinand DVD, and 4 autographed posters. All yours for an entry that takes under 5 minutes – so gogogo to the following link:
 

click me up.
 
> need a refresher on FF? Check their MYSPACE.

Bulletin, CONTESTS »

[11 Mar 2009 | 2 Comments | 767 views]

 
One of my favourite Toronto Talents is MILA VICTORIA – she’s just going out there and killing it in every endeavor of hers, and I thought I would help promo her annual PROM CONTEST. Who wouldn’t love to go to prom with killer makeup and styling? Oh, and a hella gorgeous photoshoot to boost.
 
Check out MILAVICTORIA.com (which will be relaunched soon) for more deets. <3 Don’t wait though – contest is only on until Sunday, March 22, 2009!
 
> image from milavictoria.com

Bulletin, CONTESTS »

[19 Feb 2009 | No Comment | 1,254 views]

Aloha Lovers and Friends,
 
You’ll be wondering what I’ve been up to – well I’m makin’ moves as they say. You’ll notice the background up on urbanebloc.com, what’s that it says? Q&A with LENKA? You’re so right – I did a little Q&A with the Aussie singer that will be up on FRIDAY. So come visit again then mmkay?
 
What else is going on for Friday? My – glad you asked, checking out Isle of Thieves at the Hard Rock Cafe. Saturday is The Eatons at the Rancho Relaxo. Oh, and THE …

Bulletin, CONTESTS »

[13 Feb 2009 | No Comment | 424 views]

Consider this a wee-minder, two more days to enter the MGMT contest going down on urbanebloc.com. It’s so ridonculously easy to enter and win that there should be no holding you back.
 
So go ahead and ENTER!
 

Bulletin, CONTESTS, Celebrity, Random Thought »

[25 Jan 2009 | 36 Comments | 4,531 views]

 
You know their infectious music and you know their infectious behaviour (well, at least I think I do). I absolutely ADORE the ORACULAR SPECTACULAR CD from the Brooklyn fiends.
 
I know you love it too.
 
So at long last I bring to you the MGMT KIDS Contest, here’s all you have to do to win a
WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY
of ORACULAR SPECTACULAR FROM MGMT
You heard! Here’s all you have to do:

Subscribe to my email updates, on the right hand there (just enter your email and hit subscribe – I’ll be checking!)
Comment on this …

Bulletin, CONTESTS »

[25 Nov 2008 | No Comment | 411 views]

 
Hey Folks,
 
Quick announcement – thanks to everyone that commented on the Secret Obsession post. The one that stood out to me was from (drum rolling)…
DANA: Craigslist missed connections. I easily check it every fifteen minutes. I keep waiting for the day when someone posts something about me. While it hasn’t happened, it’s still nice to read about all the other romantics in the city.
Love it – thanks Dana, congrats!