Canadian Women Win GOLD!!!

Canada captured a third consecutive Olympic women's ice hockey title on Thursday, defeating arch-rival United States 2-0 in an emotional championship match on home ice.

"It was special to do it at home," Olympic all-time scoring leader Hayley Wickenheiser said after her third gold medal.

"They have all been sensational. This one wasn't pretty but we gutted it out and we got the job done."

Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice in the first period and goaltender Shannon Szabados made 28 saves to bring Canada the victory and bragging rights in a border war arch-rivalry between the sport's only two women's powers.

"We played a great game and this is an incredible moment," Szabados said. "It was unbelievable. I just had to be calm and poised. I just tried to relax and have fun. You always want to be confident out there."

The Americans, two-time reigning world champions, settled for a silver medal while Finland took bronze with an earlier 3-2 overtime triumph over Sweden.

The ladies have raised the ire of the IOC though...they returned to the ice about a half-hour after the medals ceremony to have a private celebration featuring champagne, beer & cigars. From the National Post's "Vancouver Now" blog:

The International Olympic Committee will investigate the behaviour of the Canadian women's hockey players who celebrated their gold medal at the Vancouver Games by drinking alcohol on the ice.

Several Canadian players returned to the ice surface at Canada Hockey Place roughly 30 minutes after their 2-0 win over the U.S. on Thursday night.

The players drank cans of beer and bottles of champagne, and smoked cigars with their gold medals draped around their necks.

Check out the pics:








Congrats ladies! Now, it's time to see if the MEN can do it too!

Jeff @ NOW2K

ANOTHER Hot New Ke$ha Video

Here it is...the brand new video from Ke$ha with 3OH!3 for "Blah Blah Blah"! Looks like it's another winner!



Jeff @ NOW2K

Going For The GOLD!!!

THIS IS IT!!! Tonight is a big night for Olympic Hockey fans...it's Women's Gold Medal action with the ultimate rivalry: CANADA vs. U.S.A.

This is going to be a HUGE game no matter who comes out on top! Both teams have beaten each other for Olympic gold before...The United States in 1998 and Canada in 2002.

I've only got one thing to say:

GO CANADA GO

Jeff @ NOW2K

Apologies...

Hey Folks...

Just wanted to apologize for the lack of a new NOW2K Top 10 this week. I'm still on vacation in the Toronto area but will be back home by the end of this week, so I'll post the last 2 WEEKS NOW2K Top 10's when I arrive!

Thanks for your patience and thanks for listening to NOW2K

Jeff @ NOW2K

Toronto Update

Phew...what a whirlwind adventure THIS has been! I've been all over Downtown Toronto with stops at the 2010 Auto Show, CN Tower and - this was the HIGHLIGHT for me - the Hockey Hall Of Fame and some up-close time with the Stanley Cup!

If you're at all interested, I'll be posting more photos from my trip to the NOW2K page on Facebook in the next few days, so keep an eye out!

Jeff @ NOW2K

EASTWARD BOUND...T-O, Here I Come!!!

While the rest of Canada heads WEST for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, I'm headed EAST to Canada's largest city: TORONTO!!!

I'm going to be taking in the Hockey Hall of Fame, Canadian International Auto Show, CN Tower, a Raptors NBA Basketball Game and TON of other great stuff!!!

I'll be checking in from Toronto while I'm away and keeping you updated on my adventures in "The Big Smoke". And if you're in Toronto and you want to hang out with the NOW2K Crew (a.k.a. "me") drop me an e-mail!!!

Jeff @ NOW2K

2010 Games Are Underway!!!

It's Olympic Fever in FULL EFFECT!!! If you want to keep up on all the latest from Vancouver & Whistler, BC, Canada keep it right here on the NOW2K Blog Site! Just check out the sidebar with results, medal counts, photos and MORE!!!

And one last thing...

GO CANADA GO!!!

Jeff @ NOW2K

Happy Valentine's Day!

Just wanted to drop in and wish all you fine NOW2K listeners a Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you're having a great one and spending it with someone you love!

Have a great one!

Jeff @ NOW2K

This Week's NOW2K Top 10 HITS!!!

Here are the Top 10 Spinning Tunes on NOW2K for the week ending February 12/2010 (as reported by RadioWave Monitoring):

1. Boys Like Girls - Two Is Better Than One (feat. Taylor Swift)
2. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
3. David Guetta - Sexy Chick (feat. Akon)
4. Jay Sean - Do Ya Remember
5. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)
6. Ke$ha - Tik Tok
7. Orianthi - According To You
8. Iyaz - Replay
9. Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be
10. Lady GaGa - Telephone (feat. Beyonce)

Jeff @ NOW2K

ATTENTION MIAMI: GUIDO & GUIDETTE ALERT!!!

Look out Miami...you might want to hide the hair gel and tight clothing. The cast of MTV's "Jersey Shore" is headed your way.

According to reports that have surfaced on-line, the cast will film Season 2 in South Beach. Rumor is they'll live in a house off of Lincoln Road. And yes, it will be fully equipped with a tanning bed, duck phone and lots of Italian flags. Filming is slated to start in May.

Talk that "Jersey Shore" might set up shop in sunny Miami started a week ago when TMZ.com uncovered a producer's letter to the owner of Mynt Lounge.

At that time, sources told the website that the network was deciding between Miami and nine other warm cities. Lucky you.

And if you've ever wondered what you'd look like as a Jersey Shore Guido or Guidette, be sure to check out the "Jerzify Yourself" website. When you're done, send me the link (or photo via e-mail) and I'll post them here on the blog!

Jeff @ NOW2K

NEW HIT MUSIC COMING TO NOW2K!!!

I absolutely LOVE this time of the week: NEW MUSIC TIME!!! Only a few new HITS this week, but some seriously AWESOME stuff including:

• Ke$ha - Blah Blah Blah (feat. 3Oh!3)
• Young Money - Bedrock (feat. Lloyd)
• Justin Bieber - Baby
• OneRepublic - All The Right Moves

And I also wanted to thank everyone who's been checking out NOW2K! The station has really taken off and gone beyond anything I ever imagined! NOW2K is now in the Top 7% of all stations on Live365.com and continues to gain momentum.

Jeff @ NOW2K

The Saints Are Marching In...As The CHAMPS!!!

The New Orleans Saints completed their storybook season Sunday night by rallying from an early 10-point deficit to beat the favored Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV in Sun Life Stadium. The final chapter was basically a summary of their their entire season: the offense dominated down the stretch, and the defense came up with another return for a score.

Drew Brees, who was voted MVP after completing 32-of-39 passes for 288 yards and two scores, found tight end Jeremy Shockey with a 2-yard strike that gave New Orleans a 24-17 lead with 5½ minutes to play; and, two minutes later, cornerback Tracy Porter returned an interception of Peyton Manning 74 yards for a back-breaking touchdown. It was the Saints' ninth defensive score of the season.

It was quite a finish considering New Orleans (16-3) appeared headed for a long night after falling behind 10-0 in the first quarter. But the Saints scored the next 13 points to set up a back-and-forth finish that culminated with New Orleans overcoming a 17-16 fourth-quarter deficit.

Jeff @ NOW2K

This Week On "Hoarders": Lindsay Lohan...?

First there were the shoes – literally hundreds of pairs of them. Then there were the racks and racks of freebie designer dresses. And all the other clothes. Plus the bags. Lindsay Lohan’s house was like the black lagoon, and these things were the monster taking over her life.

So who ya gonna call?

Why, “Insider” correspondent Niecy Nash, host of the Style Network’s hit reality TV series “Clean House,” of course.

“I’m here because I heard you’ve got a whole lot of mayhem and a whole lot of foolishness,” Niecy told the starlet sternly.

“I have a lot of stuff,” Lindsay admitted in a two-part interview that aired on the “Insider” earlier this week.

Clutter has been a lifelong issue for the 23-year-old actress whose turbulent closets are reflected in an equally turbulent personal life, often splashed across the front pages of the tabloids. But Lindsay’s mother Dina notes that the mess isn’t all her daughter’s doing. “It’s not just stuff that she bought,” Dina told People.com. “A lot if it is gifted so it’s not necessarily stuff she buys. Like, a company will send five pairs of jeans.”

And what will become of the excess baggage once it’s out of Lindsay’s life? “We’re donating a lot of it to charity,” said Dina.

Jeff @ NOW2K

Stern: The King Of All Idol?

Shock jock Howard Stern is the latest big name rumoured to be in the running to take over from Simon Cowell on American Idol.

Cowell has headed the talent show's panel since its inception in 2002, but announced last month he will leave the programme when his contract expires in May.

His departure has prompted speculation over who will take his place on the show, with recent guest judges Victoria Beckham and Katy Perry among the rumoured replacements. Actor/singer Jamie Foxx and American Idol host Ryan Seacrest have also been linked to the post, but both denied rumours they are set to step into Cowell's place.

Now controversial radio DJ Stern is rumoured to be in talks with TV executives to join the judging panel alongside Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson.

A source tells New York Post gossip column Page Six, "(American Idol) is one of the few shows that could compete with Stern's $100 million-a-year Sirius contract, and Idol bosses think he'd be even nastier than Simon."

Stern recently announced he is looking for work when his contract with Sirius XM Radio expires next January, and during his radio show on Wednesday he hinted he has been approached by TV bosses about a new job.

He said, "Recently I was approached by a major TV network to take over a TV show and leave here and do that next year - and I did turn it down. Well, I didn't turn it down. I started to entertain it and think about it, and then I probably think my demands are pretty heavy and they were attempting to negotiate and I said 'you don't have to'."

Jeff @ NOW2K

This Week's NOW2K Top 10 HITS!!!

Here are the Top 10 Spinning Hits on NOW2K for the week ending February 5/2010 (as reported by RadioWave Monitoring):

1. Ke$ha - Tik Tok
2. Jay Sean - Do Ya Remember
3. Boys Like Girls - Two Is Better Than One (feat. Taylor Swift)
4. Iyaz - Replay
5. Orianthi - According To You
6. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)
7. David Guetta - Sexy Chick (feat. Akon)
8. Taylor Swift - Fifteen
9. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
10. Jason Derulo - In My Head

Jeff @ NOW2K

Happy Valentine's Day...Let's Do It In The Bathroom. What?

I read this story from The Toronto Star this morning and my first thought was, "What...the...eff?"

Mildred's Temple Kitchen is inviting customers to have sex in its bathrooms.

The Valentine's weekend promotion takes uncomfortable but electrifying sex from the close confines of an airplane and transfers it to the unisex stalls of the Hanna Ave. restaurant.

The Liberty Village restaurant proposes its modern bathrooms become one of the "101 places to have sex before you die."

Mildred's has always elicited a certain response. One customer, who didn't want to be named, remembers going to a wedding at the eatery's old location and seeing a copy of the Kama Sutra in the bathroom.

"They invite it," said the customer.

This time, the invitation is explicit. On its website, Mildred's asks: "Have you given any thought to moving beyond the bedroom?

"Check out Mildred's Sexy Bathrooms throughout the weekend of Big Love. You get the picture."

Actually, the picture is clouded by practicalities. Is the restaurant supplying condoms? What about the health risks of body fluids? And who's cleaning up?

"We've always had little trysts in our bathrooms," says chef/co-owner Donna Dooher, pointing to lingering weekday lunches as a popular time. "We're taking it to the next level on Valentine's weekend."

The restaurant's four bathrooms light up outside when occupied. Staff have learned to watch the light flicker twice when two customers enter the same bathroom, usually a few minutes apart.

Toronto Public Health says as long as there's no sex in the kitchen and the restaurant keeps its washrooms clean and sanitized, it's not fussed. "As far as bodily fluids, it's pretty much similar to the other human functions going on in there," says Jim Chan, manager of the food safety program.

Dooher says customers must bring their own condoms but she's hiring a maid to tidy the washrooms that weekend. "She'll be there with her feather duster and cleaning supplies."

At least diners aren't encouraged to use furry handcuffs, part of a $55 "naughty love hamper," while at Mildred's. "Best to savour and enjoy (those) long after you leave the restaurant," the restaurant says.

Of course my second reaction was, "I better make a reservation!" Ha ha!

Jeff @ NOW2K

We Are The World - 25 For Haiti

Several artists and musicians gathered at Jim Henson Studios in Hollywood to record the remake of "We Are the World 2010". In this 2010 remake of We Are the World, there seems to be around 100 music stars taking part in helping sing the remake for the benefit of Haiti.

Among those recording artists who participated in the "We Are The World 2010" remake were: Celine Dion, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Jeff Bridges, Rob Thomas, Jason Mraz, Wyclef Jean, Justin Bieber, Pink, Adam Levine, Jonas Brothers, Sugarland, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Vince Vaughn, Kid Cudi, Drake, LL Cool J, Will.I.Am, Mos Def and Julianne Hough.

We Are The World 2010 producers announced in a written news release that the song, officially titled “We Are the World-25 for Haiti,” will debut on NBC the first night of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on February 12. There was was no word from NBC executives yet confirming the decision.

The song "We Are The World" was originally co-written and produced by Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones in 1985, and was organized to raise funds for famine victims in Africa. It was a great event, and it helped send the We Are the World single to #1 in music charts around the world. It even made it on the US Country charts as well as to #1 in the French singles charts.

In case you've forgotten about the original "We Are The World" here it is:

Jeff @ NOW2K

2010 Oscar Nominations

The Golden Globes...The SAG Awards...The Peoples Choice Awards...they all pale in comparison to this: THE OSCARS!!!

Early this morning, live from Hollywood, the nominees for the 2010 Academy Awards were revealed. The big change for 2010? The Academy decided to put 10 films up for the Best Picture Award rather than the traditional 5 (it was felt that this would allow more room for "blockbusters" within the category).

Here are the big ones:

Best Picture: Avatar, The Blind Side, District 9, An Education, The Hurt Locker, Inglorious Basterds, Precious, A Serious Man, Up, Up In The Air

Best Actor: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart), George Clooney (Up In The Air), Colin Firth (A Single Man), Morgan Freeman (Invictus), Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker)

Best Actress: Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side), Hellen Mirren (The Last Station), Carey Mulligan (An Education), Gabourey Sidibe (Precious), Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia)

Best Director: James Cameron (Avatar), Katherine Bigelow (The Hurt Locker), Quentin Tarentino (Inglorious Basterds), Lee Daniels (Precious), Jason Reitman (Up In The Air)

If you're after a complete list of the 2010 nominees, you can head over to the Official Oscar Website.

Jeff @ NOW2K

2010 Grammy Wrap-Up

The 2010 Grammy Awards are behind us and now, it's time for The Official NOW2K Grammy Recap:

BEYONCÉ and TAYLOR SWIFT were the big winners at last night's Grammys. Beyonce won SIX awards including Song of the Year, for her hit "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)". That's the most Grammys won by a woman in a single night. The previous record of FIVE was held jointly by Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse and Alison Krauss. In addition to the new record, Beyoncé is also the only woman to win five Grammys in one night TWICE.

Taylor got scored four Grammys, including the big one: Album of the Year, for her second disc, "Fearless".

LADY GAGA won two Grammys, but both were handed out the live broadcast kicked off. But she did get to kick off the show with her duet with ELTON JOHN. Gaga started off solo, singing "Poker Face". Then she and Elton sat across from each other at a double-sided piano and sang a mash-up of her song "Speechless" and his classic, "Your Song". Check it out here:

One of the highlights of the show was MICHAEL JACKSON'S lifetime achievement award . . . which was accepted by Michael's two eldest children, PRINCE and PARIS. Check out the video from TMZ's website.

Other big winners included Kings Of Leon who picked up a Grammy "Use Somebody" (Record of The Year, Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group & Best Rock Song), Black Eyed Peas who won for their #1 hit "I Gotta Feeling" (Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group) and their album "The E.N.D." (Best Pop Vocal Album) and Jay-Z for his hit "Run This Town featuring Rihanna and Kanye West (Best Rap Song & Best Rap/Sung Collaboration).

Check out CNN's slideshow of some of the "interesting" Red Carpet entrances from last night's Grammy Awards

Jeff @ NOW2K

The Essence of John Mayer

If you are a celebrity with your own fragrance (or fragrances) you are about to receive a serious verbal beat-down. JOHN MAYER is taking aim at the whole celebrity fragrance phenomenon and he really hits the bullseye. Check out what he has to say about it:

"I'm not diversifying in terms of selling anything. I'm not selling 'John Mayer: the cologne'. If I did it would just smell like sausage and sleep. I don't look at my fans and think, 'Wow, they really like what I do musically. Imagine if I could get 60 more dollars out of them!'

"Who out there really goes, 'You know what, I just (effing) love perfumes. I always have since I was a kid. If I weren't a pop singer, I'd be a perfumier . . .'? At some point I may turn into an (A-hole), but right now I just peddle a CD for $15 dollars every two years."

Honestly, I don't know why so many people think John Mayer is a jerk. I happen to think he's funny. And a lot of his little commentaries on life - this one included - are SPOT-ON.

Jeff @ NOW2K

This Week's NOW2K Top 10 HITS!!!

Here are the Top 10 Spinning Tunes on NOW2K for the week ending January 29/2010 (as reported by RadioWave Monitoring):

1. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
2. Ke$ha - Tik Tok
3. Taylor Swift - Fifteen
4. David Guetta - Sexy Chick (feat. Akon)
5. Boys Like Girls - Two Is Better Than One (feat. Taylor Swift)
6. Orianthi - According To You
7. Jay Sean - Do Ya Remember
8. Iyaz - Replay
9. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)
10. Jason Derulo - In My Head

Jeff @ NOW2K

BREAKING NEWS! Check Out Apple's iPad!!!

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its long-anticipated tablet computer, the "iPad," at a media event in San Francisco. The device, which will cost between $500 and $830 when it ships in coming months, is a half-inch thin, weighs 1.5 lbs., and sports a 9.7-inch display with virtual keyboard, built-in speakers and microphone. "It looks like, well, a big iPhone, pretty much as anticipated," The New York Times wrote on its live blog of the event.

The device will be available with 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of Flash-based storage. For connectivity, it features free AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth and AT&T 3G service, costing $15 for up to 250MB of data per month, to $29 per month for unlimited data.

Pricing for the iPad will depend on amount of memory and whether the version supports 3G; a 16GB version without 3G costs $500, while the 3G version will sell for $630.

Apple said the iPad offers 10 hours of battery life, with over a month of standby life. On the software front, the iPad will ship with a built-in calendar, address book, Maps application, and iTunes Store.

For the iPad, users can access applications as they would appear on the iPhone, or in automated "pixel-doubled" version that makes the apps run "full screen." The company also said developers will be able to modify their applications to take advantage of the iPad's larger display.

A new iBooks application for the iPad will let users download e-books directly from the iTunes Store in the EPUB format. Apple touted support from publishers including Penguin, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan and Hachette.

Several of the bloggers covering the event reiterated a potential concern with regard to watching long-form video on a tablet computer: that a user would have to prop the device up on her lap, or else peer down at it resting on a flat surface -- with the alternative being to hold it at an angle for two-plus hours during a movie. A dock accessory announced appears to serve as a prop for the device; Apple will also a physical keyboard accessory for the iPad, that doubles as a battery charger.

Models without 3G will ship in 60 days, while the 3G models will ship in 90; while pre-orders are not yet available, the company is offering an email notification service.

Jeff @ NOW2K

A New Cast Of Fist Pumpers?

Representatives for two members of the "Jersey Shore" cast say that contract negotiations with MTV are going, quote, "smoothly" . . . and are denying a rumor that MTV has threatened to replace anyone who holds out for more money.

Earlier yesterday, "sources" told TMZ that the cast was playing hardball, and attempting to negotiate as a group . . . in order to squeeze more money out of MTV. But MTV told them that their last offer . . . of $10,000 per episode each, plus a $10,000 signing bonus . . . was their FINAL offer. And they had until last night to agree to the terms. Anyone who agreed could stay. Anyone who didn't was GONE.

The entire cast is actually contractually obligated to do a second season, so MTV doesn't have to give them a raise at all. But in situations like this, when a show becomes a runaway hit, the network usually does something to reward the cast.

DJ PAULY D'S manager says the cast is in negotiations with the network, but that he isn't aware of any deadline. And SNOOKI'S manager says that the cast has, quote, "worked closely with each other throughout this," but he's unaware of a, quote, "all for one, one for all" situation.

That being said, would it really be hard to find a new bunch of "Guido's" and "Guidette's"? Not likely.

Jeff @ NOW2K

This Week's NOW2K Top 10 HITS!!!

Here are the Top 10 Spinning Tunes on NOW2K (for the week ending January 22/2010):

1. Ke$ha - Tik Tok
2. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
3. Iyaz - Replay
4. David Guetta - Sexy Chick (feat. Akon)
5. Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)
6. Jay Sean - Do Ya Remember
7. Boys Like Girls - Two Is Better Than One (feat. Taylor Swift)
8. Owl City - Fireflies
9. Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say
10. Orianthi - According To You

Jeff @ NOW2K

NEW HIT MUSIC COMING TO NOW2K!!!

It's my favorite time of the week: NEW MUSIC TIME!!! I've got A TON of new HITS up my sleeve that you'll be starting to hear on NOW2K including:

• Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be
• Timbaland - Carry Out (feat. Justin Timberlake)
• Drake - Forever (feat. Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem)
• Jason Derulo - In My Head
• Adam Lambert - Whataya Want From Me
• Alicia Keys - Put It In A Love Song (feat. Beyonce)
• Pitbull - Shut It Down (feat. Akon)
• Cobra Starship - Hot Mess

Thanks again for checking the station out and listening! NOW2K keeps getting bigger and BIGGER...and it's all thanks to you!

Jeff @ NOW2K

NOW2K = TOP 10%!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

I got some AWESOME news today! I found out that NOW2K has managed to break into the TOP 10% of stations on Live365.com! There are over 10,000 stations broadcasting on the Live365 network and NOW2K reached #903!!! This is all because of YOU!!! You've been tuning in and checking out NOW2K in record numbers over the last few weeks...keep it up!

FYI: NOW2K officially launched October 22, 2009 and in less than 3 months has broken into the TOP 30 Live365.com stations that list "Top 40" as their primary genre and the TOP 1000 stations overall. NOW2K has listeners all over the world with the TOP 3 global markets being Canada, the United States and Australia.

Thanks again for helping NOW2K continue to climb in the rankings!

Jeff @ NOW2K

Haitian Quake Relief: UPDATE...

First off, thanks to everyone who's been donating funds to the various agencies collecting funds for Haiti. However, the devastation is even more widespread than was originally thought and the death toll is expected to rise to over 100,000 people. That means the need is still there...and if you want to help out, here's how:

Donate Online:

· Action Against Hunger Canada
· Adventist Development and Relief Agency
· B'nai Brith Canada
· Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace
· Canadian Red Cross
· Chalice
· Christian Children's Fund of Canada
· Combined Jewish Appeal of Montreal
· Health Partners International of Canada
· Hôpital Albert Schweitzer
· The Humanitarian Coalition
· Médecins Sans Frontières Canada (Doctors Without Borders)
· Mennonite Central Committee
· Oxfam Canada
· Plan Canada
· Salvation Army in Canada
· UNICEF Canada
· United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Greater Toronto
· United Nations World Food Programme
· World Vision
· Yele Haiti

Donate Via Text Message:

Text Haiti to 45678 to donate $5 to the Salvation Army in Canada (Bell/Rogers).
Text Haiti to 85944 to donate $5 to Rescue Union Mission and MedCorp International.
Text Haiti to 25383 to donate $5 to the International Rescue Committee.
Text Haiti to 30333 to donate $5 to Plan Canada.
Text World to 45678 to donate $5 to World Vision.

And if you're missing a family member or friend in Haiti or if you're in Haiti and can people find loved ones, please:

· Post a photo of a missing family member or friend »
· View missing people photos and comment if you have information »
· Call the Department of Foreign Affairs 1-800-387-3124

Jeff @ NOW2K

2010 Golden Globes - And The Winner Is...

The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards aired live from rainy Beverly Hills Sunday night with many winners announced in both the TV and Movie categories. The show was hosted by the creator of “The Office” in the U.K., funnyman Ricky Gervais.

“Avatar” continued its impressive run winning awards for Best Dramatic Picture and Best Director James Cameron. To everyone’s surprise “The Hangover” beat out “500 Days of Summer”, “It’s Complicated”, “Julie & Julia” and “Nine” for the award of Best Picture, Musical or Comedy. Best Actor and Actress in a Musical or Comedy went to Robert Downey Jr. for “Sherlock Holmes” and Meryl Streep for “Julie & Julia”. Sandra Bullock took home the Best Actress in a Drama globe for her role in “The Blind Side” and Jeff Bridges won the Actor category for “Crazy Heart”.

Nobody was surprised when Mo’Nique’s name was called as the winner of Best Supporting Actress for “Precious”. Christoph Waltz won Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Nazi Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorious Basterds”. The animated movie “Up” took home globes for Best Animated Film and the Best Score.

In the TV categories, “Mad Men” took home the Golden Globe for the third year in a row for Best Television Drama. The comedy or musical category was taken by the new hit “Glee”. Toni Collette and Alec Baldwin won the awards for best actor and actress in a comedy or musical television series; Collette for “United States of Tara” and Baldwin for “30 Rock”.

The drama category was won by Michael C. Hall for “Dexter” and Julianna Margulies for “The Good Wife”. Michael C. Hall who just announced that he’s battling cancer showed up for the awards and left everyone from the cast of “Dexter” in tears with his acceptance speech.

Click here for the complete list of this year's nominees and winners.

Jeff @ NOW2K

This Week's NOW2K Top 10 HITS!!!

Here are the Top 10 Spinning Tunes on NOW2K (for the week ending January 15/2010):

1. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
2. Ke$ha - Tik Tok
3. Iyaz - Replay
4. David Guetta - Sexy Chick (feat. Akon)
5. Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)
6. Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say
7. Owl City - Fireflies
8. Jay Sean - Do You Remember
9. Britney Spears - 3
10. Boys Like Girls - Two Is Better Than One (feat. Taylor Swift)

Jeff @ NOW2K

More From Haiti

If you want to get a better idea of the amount of damage and destruction that this week's Earthquake disaster in Haiti has caused, take a look at this slideshow that was posted on the Boston.com website or this video from CNN:



Please, head over to this blog posting for details on how YOU can help right NOW!

Jeff @ NOW2K

Haitian Earthquake Relief...How YOU Can Help!

Port-au-Prince, the impoverished Haitian capital, was hit with a devastating earthquake Tuesday that caused the collapse of several buildings and an unknown number of fatalities. The 7.0 magnitude quake had its highest intensity in an area where at least 1.8 million people live.

A list of ways to get involved in relief efforts and stay connected with those still Haiti is provided below.

The Canadian Red Cross is accepting donations to support Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. Donations can be earmarked to the Haiti earthquake fund. Canadians who wish to give may donate online by clicking here. Donations can also be made by calling 1-800-418-1111 or by visiting any Red Cross office. The Canadian Red Cross sent $200,000 immediately to support emergency relief efforts on the ground and is on standby to provide additional emergency assistance. The Red Cross response includes evacuation support, search and rescue efforts and providing shelter and first aid. Local Red Cross volunteers continue to work around the clock to help the many people affected by this disaster.

UNICEF Canada is taking donations for the earthquake in Haiti. An income tax receipt will be issued for all donations $25 or more. For donations less than $25, receipts will be issued upon request. Please email secretary@unicef.ca or call 1-800-567-4483.

The Salvation Army in Canada is sending $100,000 US in aid and has started a fundraising campaign.

Médecins Sans Frontières Canada - are setting up clinics to replace damaged medical facilities in Haiti. The group is also working to bring more teams into the country.

World Vision is preparing to distribute emergency supplies to those affected by the earthquake. World Vision has been working in Haiti for over 30 years, helping an estimated 300,000 Haitians each year to overcome poverty through providing access to education, clean water and nutrition, as well as helping families with medical care.

Partners in Health reports its Port-au-Prince clinical director, Louise Ivers, has appealed for assistance: "Port-au-Prince is devastated, lot of deaths. SOS. SOS... Temporary field hospital by us at UNDP needs supplies, pain meds and bandages." Follow link to help by donating.

Direct Relief is committing up to $1 million in aid for the response and is co-ordinating with its other in-country partners and colleague organizations. Their partners in Haiti include Partners in Health, St. Damien Children's Hospital, and the Visitation Hospital, which are particularly active in emergency response. Donate to Direct Relief online.

The Humanitarian Coalition — Care/Oxfam Canada/Oxfam Quebec/Save the Children. In collaboration with a number of organizations, The Humanitarian Coalition is taking donations for relief for those devastated by the earthquake in Haiti on Tuesday.

Artists for Peace and Justice, which was established after director/producer/writer Paul Haggis met Rick Frechette, an American doctor and community organizer working in the slums of Haiti for 22 years, is accepting donations. Call 310-319-1394 for further assistance.

International Medical Corps. a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonprofit organization, is deploying an emergency response team to Haiti.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency is a non-governmental organization present in 125 countries providing sustainable community development and disaster relief. ADRA is asking for any donation possible to support its emergency response fund.

Yele Haiti was established by musician Wyclef Jean to inspire change through programs in education, sports, the arts and environment. Yele Haiti is accepting donations to help make a difference in Haiti via its website. Because of high traffic to the website, Yele is accepting donations through mobile phones, with people able to text the word "YELE" to 501501 to make a $5 contribution. Yele Haiti can also be followed on Twitter.

Plan Canada has been operating in Haiti for nearly 40 years. Donations can be made by calling 1-800-387-1418.

Mennonite Central Committee is responding to the Earthquake disaster in Haiti. MCC has been working in Haiti since 1928 in agriculture, reforestation, justice, health and AIDS work. MCC is responding with emergency relief supplies and will be there for the long term in reconstruction and trauma support and other work to be determined. Call 1-888-622-6337 to donate or for more information.

United Nations World Food Programme is airlifting almost 90 tonnes of high energy biscuits — enough to provide more than half a million emergency meals. An income tax receipt will be issued for donations over $10.

United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Greater Toronto and Combined Jewish Appeal of Montreal have established funds for humanitarian relief aid to the afflicted areas. In Toronto call 416-635-2883 and in Montreal call 514-345-2600.

Jeff @ NOW2K

UPDATE: Haiti Earthquake Donations...

The Salvation Army has teamed up with Bell Mobility and Rogers Wireless in Canada to let their subscribers make a $5 donation to Earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.

For more information, head over to the Salvation Army's official website.

Jeff @ NOW2K

BREAKING NEWS: Haiti Earthquake...Help Needed NOW!

FROM THE CANADIAN RED CROSS WEBSITE:

On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, followed by several powerful aftershocks, struck off the western coast of Haiti, causing buildings to collapse in Port au Prince and chaos as people fled the damage.

The Canadian Red Cross is accepting donations to support Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. Donations can be earmarked to the Haiti Earthquake fund. Canadians who wish to give may donate online by clicking here. Donations can also be made by calling toll-free 1-800-418-1111 or by visiting any Red Cross office.

The Canadian Red Cross sent $200,000 immediately to support emergency relief efforts on the ground and is on standby to provide additional emergency assistance. The Red Cross response includes evacuation support, search and rescue efforts and providing shelter and first aid. Local Red Cross volunteers continue to work around the clock to help the many people affected by this disaster.

In-kind donations of food, clothing and other items, while well intentioned, are not the best way to help those in need. There are tremendous processing and transportation costs involved in shipping these items to beneficiaries. Local purchases of food and clothing are more culturally appropriate and effective. Red Cross supplies can be purchased in the immediate area, thereby reducing transportation costs. Cash transfers to the affected region provide the optimum flexibility to our Red Cross colleagues so they can meet the most urgent needs.

Jeff @ NOW2K

Commercial Free Mondays? Okay, But...

Seems the latest trend for terrestrial radio is "Commercial Free Mondays". A ton of stations in Canada and the U.S. have done it including:

- 92.3 NOW FM in New York City

- 94.7 Fresh FM in Washington, DC

- KiSS 92.5 FM in Toronto, ON

- Fresh 105.9 FM in Chicago, IL

- and 91.7 The Bounce in Edmonton, AB

That's all well and good, but here's the only problem: when Monday ends, it's BACK to the COMMERCIALS!!!

That's the beauty of listening to NOW2K...ALL of the HITS and NONE of the COMMERCIALS!!! And don't forget...you can get NOW2K 2GO on your iPhone or Blackberry!!!

Jeff @ NOW2K

This Week's NOW2K Top 10 HITS!!!

Here are the Top 10 Spinning Tunes on NOW2K (for the week ending January 8/2010):

1. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
2. Ke$ha - Tik Tok
3. Iyaz - Replay
4. David Guetta - Sexy Chick (feat. Akon)
5. Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say
6. Owl City - Fireflies
7. Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)
8. Britney Spears - 3
9. Jay Sean - Do You Remember
10. Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone

Jeff @ NOW2K

Happy New Year!

Just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a very Happy New Year and all the best for a great 2010! Thanks for listening to NOW2K and checking the station out!

2009 has been awesome and I can't wait to REALLY get things rolling for a new year and a NEW DECADE!!!

Jeff @ NOW2K

THE TOP 100 HITS OF 2009!!!

First off, I want to thank each and every one of you for listening to NOW2K and making our launch so successful! NOW2K has reached milestones I never dreamed of when I started broadcasting back in October of 2009! So once again, THANK YOU!

Now, here it is...what you've been waiting for: The NOW2K Top 100 HITS of 2009! And in true countdown fashion, I'm starting the list with #100 so you have to read the whole thing to see who was #1 for the year! Enjoy!

Jeff @ NOW2k

100. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
99. John Legend - Green Light (feat. Andre 3000)
98. Flo Rida - Be On You (feat. Ne-Yo)
97. Kevin Rudolph - Welcome To The World (feat. Rick Ross)
96. David Guetta - Sexy Chick (feat. Akon)
95. Timbaland - Apologize (feat. OneRepublic)
94. Secondhand Serenade - Fall For You
93. Rob Thomas - Her Diamonds
92. Timbaland - The Way I Are (feat. Keri Hilson)
91. White Tie Affair - Candle
90. Metro Station - Shake It
89. Jessie James - Wanted
88. Katy Perry - Thinking Of You
87. Leona Lewis - Better In Time
86. Cascada - Evacuate The Dancefloor
85. David Cook - Light On
84. Flo-Rida - Low (feat. T-Pain)
83. Ciara - Love Sex Magic (feat. Justin Timberlake)
82. Shakira - She Wolf
81. Michael Franti - Say Hey (I Love You)
80. Colbie Caillat - Fallin' For You
79. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
78. Kanye West - Love Lockdown
77. Kristina DeBarge - Goodbye
76. Kardinal Offishall - Dangerous (feat. Akon)
75. Iyaz - Replay
74. Jerimiah - Birthday Sex
73. Flo-Rida - Sugar (feat. Wynter)
72. Black Eyed Peas - Meet Me Halfway
71. Jesse McCartney - Leavin'
70. Britney Spears - 3
69. Ne-Yo - Closer
68. Pitbull - Hotel Room Service
67. Justin Bieber - One Time
66. Rihanna - Disturbia
65. Jay-Z - Run This Town (feat. Rihanna & Kanye West)
64. Saving Abel - Addicted
63. Owl City - Fireflies
62. Mariah Carey - Obsessed
61. Theory Of A Deadman - Not Meant To Be
60. Akon - Right Now (Na Na Na)
59. Ting Tings - That's Not My Name
58. Nickelback - Gotta Be Somebody
57. Veronicas - Untouched
56. Pink - So What
55. Drake - Best I Ever Had
54. Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone
53. The Fray - Never Say Never
52. Akon - Beautiful (feat. Colby O'Donis & Kardinal Offishall)
51. Matt Nathanson - Come On Get Higher
50. Pussycat Dolls - I Hate This Part
49. T.I. - Whatever You Like
48. Boys Like Girls - Love Drunk
47. Kid Cudi - Day N' Nite
46. Nickelback - If Today Was Your Last Day
45. Kelly Clarkson - I Do Not Hook Up
44. Britney Spears - If You Seek Amy
43. Daughtry - No Surprise
42. Ne-Yo - Mad
41. Beyonce - Sweet Dreams
40. Lady GaGa - Paparazzi
39. Katy Perry - Hot N' Cold
38. Britney Spears - Womanizer
37. Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say
36. Sean Kingston - Fire Burning
35. Jamie Foxx - Blame It (feat. T-Pain)
34. Jesse McCartney - How Do You Sleep (feat. Ludacris)
33. Cobra Starship - Good Girls Go Bad
32. Kevin Rudolph - Let It Rock (feat. Lil Wayne)
31. The Fray - You Found Me
30. Miley Cyrus - The Climb
29. Jordin Sparks - Battlefield
28. Soulja Boy - Kiss Me Thru The Phone (feat. Sammie)
27. T.I. - Live Your Life (feat. Rihanna)
26. Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
25. Pink - Please Don't Leave Me
24. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
23. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
22. Lady GaGa - Love Game
21. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down (feat. Kanye West & Ne-Yo)
20. All-American Rejects - Gives You Hell
19. Pitbull - I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
18. Jay Sean - Down (feat. Lil Wayne)
17. Kanye West - Heartless
16. Beyonce - Halo
15. Shinedown - Second Chance
14. Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody
13. Pink - Sober
12. 3OH!3 - Don't Trust Me
11. Britney Spears - Circus
10. Katy Perry - Waking Up In Vegas
9. T.I. - Dead And Gone (feat. Justin Timberlake)
8. Taylor Swift - Love Story
7. Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You
6. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
5. Lady GaGa - Just Dance (feat. Colby O'Donis)
4. Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
3. Flo-Rida - Right Round
2. Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
1. Lady GaGa - Poker Face

NEW HIT MUSIC COMING TO NOW2K!!!

Hey Folks...

Santa was good to me and stuffed my stocking with a whole bunch of new music for NOW2K! Some of the new hits you'll be hearing this week include:

• Orianthi - According To You
• Justin Bieber - One Less Lonely Girl
• Shinedown - If You Only Knew
• Kris Allen - Live Like We're Dying

Also, I just wanted to thank everyone who's helped make 2009 an AMAZING year for NOW2K! I launched the station back in October and never expected the reaction I've received! Every day the station is on the air, it gets BIGGER and BETTER! If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend...and if you don't tell ME and I'll do my best to fix it!

Jeff @ NOW2K

This Week's NOW2K Top 10 HITS!!!

Here are the Top 10 Spinning Tunes on NOW2K (for the week ending December 24/2009):

1. Iyaz - Replay
2. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
3. Kesha - Tik Tok
4. Owl City - Fireflies
5. Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say
6. David Guetta - Sexy Chick (feat. Akon)
7. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)
8. Britney Spears - 3
9. Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone
10. Jay Sean - Down (feat. Lil Wayne)

This is the LAST NOW2K Top 10 of 2009. Don't forget to check the blog December 31st when I post the NOW2K Top 100 HITS of 2009!

Jeff @ NOW2K

Brittany Murphy...1977 - 2009

Brittany Murphy, the perpetually perky and slightly quirky actress who worked her way up from supporting parts to romantic leads after her breakout role in the film “Clueless,” died Sunday in Los Angeles. She was 32.

Ed Winter, an assistant chief coroner in Los Angeles County, told The Associated Press that Ms. Murphy apparently collapsed in the bathroom and that the cause of death “appears to be natural.” He said that an official cause of death might not be determined for some time.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at 8 a.m. Sunday at the home that Ms. Murphy shared with her husband, Simon Monjack, a British screenwriter, in West Hollywood. Ms. Murphy was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at 10:04 a.m. Sunday, said Sally Stewart, a spokeswoman for the hospital.

For more info on Ms. Murphy's tragic & surprising death, head over to the story on CNN.com.

Jeff @ NOW2K

Yeah...There's An App For That!

So, here's your dillemma: You LOVE listening to NOW2K but you're tired of only being able to listen at home or at work. Well, problem SOLVED!!!

The fine folks over at Live 365 have come up with a MOBILE VERSION of the Live 365 player! You can now listen to NOW2K (and any of the other THOUSANDS of stations on Live 365) on your iPhone, Blackberry or Windows Mobile device!

Click here for all the details or head to www.live365.com/mobile from your Wireless Device!

It's NOW2K...2 GO!!! Enjoy!!!

Jeff @ NOW2K

This Week's NOW2K Top 10 Hits!!!

Here are the Top 10 Spinning Tunes on NOW2K (for the week ending December 18/2009):

1. Iyaz - Replay
2. Owl City - Fireflies
3. Britney Spears - 3
4. Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say
5. Kesha - Tik Tok
6. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
7. David Guetta - Sexy Chick (feat. Akon)
8. Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone
9. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)
10. Lady GaGa - Paparazzi

There will be ONE MORE weekly NOW2K Top 10 for 2009...then be watching for the NOW2K TOP 100 of 2009 to be posted on December 31/2009!!!

Jeff @ NOW2K

2010...Is Gonna Be An AMAZING Year!

There are a couple of movies coming out in 2010 that look like they're going to be AMAZING!!! And the trailers were released for both of them today; Tim Burton's take on "Alice In Wonderland" starring Johnny Depp (March 5/2010) and Robert Downey Jr. makes his return as Iron Man in "Iron Man 2" alongside Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke & Scarlett Johansson (May 7/2010).

Check out the trailers for Iron Man 2 and Alice In Wonderland here.

YouTube's Top 5 Of 2009

Yesterday, I posted a sweet little mash-up of the biggest "Viral Videos" of 2009 from the fine folks over at Videogum. Today, You Tube (arguably, the BIGGEST on-line video source) gets in on the action with their list of the 5 most viewed videos of 2009.

For these lists, YouTube looked at view counts for the most popular videos this year and in some instances the combined views across multiple versions of the same video. And the winners are:

1. Susan Boyle - Britain's Got Talent (120+ million views)
2. David After Dentist (37+ million views)
3. JK Wedding Entrance Dance (33+ million views)
4. New Moon Movie Trailer (31+ million views)
5. Evian Roller Babies (27+ million views)

Enjoy!

Jeff @ NOW2K

...And We're BACK!!!

My team of skilled technicians (depicted in the above photo) have been hard at work & I'm pleased to announce that NOW2K is BACK ON THE AIR!!!

You may resume your regular listening habits by CLICKING HERE!

Jeff @ NOW2K

The Best Of 2009!!!

If you're like me, you waste a lot (and I mean A LOT) of time watching videos your friends send you via e-mail. Your reactions range from "that was AWESOME" to "AAH HA HA HA" to "WTF did I just watch?"

Well, here they are for you - thanks to the good folks over at Videogum: The Best Viral Videos Of 2009! Enjoy!

Jeff @ NOW2K

Technical Difficulties...Please Stand By!!!

My apologies for today's technical issues...I'm working on getting everything back to normal and On The Air! Keep checking back for details!

Thanks for your patience!

Jeff @ NOW2K

Officially the COLDEST PLACE in NORTH AMERICA!!!

Just wanted to share an interesting factoid with everyone...

For those of you who didn't know, NOW2K broadcasts from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It's a great city to live in...home of the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL, the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL and host city to (literally) dozens of great festivals every year including the second largest Fringe Festival in the world.

However, earlier today, Edmonton was also the COLDEST CITY IN NORTH AMERICA!!! Early this morning, Environment Canada recorded temperatures of -46.1 Celcius with a wind chill of -58.4 Celcius (for our American friends, that's -50.1 and -73.1 Farenheit respectively) at the Edmonton International Airport. And those temperatures SHATTERED the previous record low of -36.1 Celcius (-32.9 Farenheit) which was set last year.

Hope you're staying warm wherever you are!

Jeff @ NOW2K

This Week's NOW2K TOP 10 HITS!!!

Here are the Top 10 spinning tunes on NOW2K (for the week ending December 11/2009):

1. Iyaz - Replay
2. Owl City - Fireflies
3. Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say
4. Britney Spears - 3
5. Kesha - Tik Tok
6. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
7. Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone
8. David Guetta - Sexy Chick
9. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind
10. Lady GaGa - Paparazzi

Jeff @ NOW2K

NEW HIT MUSIC COMING TO NOW2K!!!

Hey Folks...

Another week means NEW HIT MUSIC added to NOW2K! Here's a quick heads-up on what to listen for:

• Taylor Swift - Fifteen


• Jay Sean - Do Ya Remember (feat. Sean Paul & Lil Wayne)


• Lady GaGa - Telephone (feat. Beyonce)


• Rihanna - Hard (feat. Jeezy)

I also just wanted to say thanks to everyone who's been listening to the station! It's growing like crazy and catching on faster than I ever could have dreamed! Be sure to tell your friends about it and get them listening! Also, make sure to start following NOW2K on Twitter...I've been a little remiss in getting my Tweets out but I'm doing my best to keep up!

Thanks again!

Jeff @ NOW2K

This Week's NOW2K TOP 10 HITS!!!

Here are the Top 10 spinning tunes on NOW2K (for the week ending December 4/2009):

1. Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say
2. Britney Spears - 3
3. Owl City - Fireflies
4. Iyaz - Replay
5. Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone
6. Lady GaGa - Paparazzi
7. Jay Sean - Down (feat. Lil Wayne)
8. Beyonce - Sweet Dreams
9. Miley Cyrus - Party In The USA
10. Kesha - Tik Tok

Jeff @ NOW2K