This week on the Pop Life Podcast we meet international publishing phenomenon Angie Thomas. Her debut novel “The Hate You Give” debuted at number one on The New York Times young adult best-seller list, where it remained for 50 weeks. Her new novel, “Concrete Rose,” is one of the most anticipated books of the year. We discuss growing up in Jackson, Mississippi, pitching a book on Twitter and much more.
Then, the “Pop Life” panel, Angie, broadcaster, author and elected MP Marci Ien and diversity, equity and inclusion consultant Camille Dundas, discuss making a difference in the world.
Film critic and pop culture historian Richard Crouse shares a toast with celebrity guests and entertainment pundits every week on CTV News Channel’s talk show POP LIFE.
Featuring in-depth discussion and debate on pop culture and modern life, POP LIFE features sit-down interviews with celebrities from across the entertainment world, including rock legends Sting and Bob Geldof, musicians Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman, comedian Ken Jeong, writer Fran Lebowitz, superstar jazz musician Diana Krall, stand-up comedian and CNN host W. Kamau Bell, actors Danny DeVito and Jay Baruchel, celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Nigella Lawson, and many more.
Film critic and pop culture historian Richard Crouse shares a toast with celebrity guests and entertainment pundits every week on CTV News Channel’s all-new talk show POP LIFE.
Featuring in-depth discussion and debate on pop culture and modern life, POP LIFE features sit-down interviews with celebrities from across the entertainment world, including superstar jazz musician Diana Krall, legendary rock star Meatloaf, stand-up comedian and CNN host W. Kamau Bell, actor and best-selling author Chris Colfer, celebrity chef Jeremiah Tower, and many more.
Watch the first episode with Diana Krall and panellists Anthony Lemke, Marci Ien and Denise Donlon HERE!
Got a great New Years gift from the folks at “Canada AM” today.
For as long as I can remember Canada AM has been the soundtrack to my morning. When I was a kid my parents relied on Carole Taylor, Percy Saltzman, Helen Hutchinson and Norm Perry to start their mornings. I grew up watching and listening to those people. In our 1970s two channel universe they linked us in Nova Scotia to the rest of Canada and the world.
Every Friday for the last eleven years I have chatted with either Beverly Thomson, Marci Ien, Jeff Hutcheson or Seamus O’Regan (before he left to become King of Newfoundland) about movies. They always make me feel at home, welcoming me into the Canada AM family.
Today, instead of sitting at my usual seat at the coffee bar, I was invited to sit at the desk. The iconic desk. It’s like being asked to bang Judge Judy’s gavel or dribble Meadowlark Lemon’s basketball. For the last half hour of the show (from 8:30 to 9) I was thrilled to sit alongside Marci and Anwar Knight on the final show of 2015. I talked, listened, laughed and even ate some champagne jello. It was a great way to spend the morning and I’m happy and honoured they entrusted me with use of the middle chair today. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Watch the whole thing HERE! (My bit begins at the 8:30 mark.)
Canada AM: The most bizarre and buzzworthy pop culture moments of 2014 with Richard, Marci Ien, Graham Richardson and Jon Dekel. They chat about Kim Kardashian’s Paper magazine cover trying to break the internet, the Solange Knowles fight with Jay Z captured on a security camera, Ellen’s Oscar selfie, and Shia LeBeouff’s “I’m not Famous Anymore” stunt.
‘Southern Accent’ co-owner Frances Wood brings the sights, sounds and tastes of New Orleans to the AM Kitchen. Richard shakes up some Bourbon Sours and everybody drools over the Piquant Shrimp!
Tune in to “Canada AM” on Canada Day from 7 am to 9 am, to see hosts Beverly Thomson and Marci Ien welcome special guests Richard and travel expert Lorne Christie! Together they look back at some of the highlights of the show, including interviews with Hillary Clinton and music from Ziggy Marley!
Inch by inch, foot by foot colourful sock wear is slowly taking over the peds on “Canada AM.” At there end of the week the hosts and guests compare and contrast ankle region sartorial choices. This week we had a celebrity entry, Jason Priestley, actor, director, fancy footwear aficionado and now author of “Jason Priestley: A Memoir” joined in on the fun.
Life is too short to wear dull socks! #FridaySockDay
Tune into the “Canada AM” New Year’s Day show (Wednesday January 1, 2014 from 6:30 am to 9 am) as hosts Beverly Thompson and Marci Ien take Richard out for breakfast at Mildred’s Temple Kitchen! They’ll eat delicious food and look back at some of the biggest stories and best interviews of 2013!
This week on the Pop Life Podcast we meet international publishing phenomenon Angie Thomas. Her debut novel “The Hate You Give” debuted at number one on The New York Times young adult best-seller list, where it remained for 50 weeks. Her new novel, “Concrete Rose,” is one of the most anticipated books of the year. We discuss growing up in Jackson, Mississippi, pitching a book on Twitter and much more.
