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CBC Meet & Greet With Stacey Farber

On January 16, 2011 By Erin Comments Off

Today, Ashley & I decided to go to Toronto to meet Degrassi alumnus Stacey Farber! Stacey, along with her 18 To Life co-star Michael Seater, participated in a CBC meet & greet at the Fairview Mall.

It was a great day! Many 18 To Life fans turned up (and a few Degrassi fans as well). I asked Stacey to sign one of my Degrassi soundtracks. She and Michael spent a few minutes looking at all the old Degrassi pictures, pointing at Drake and remembering Stacey’s Degrassi days. They were both lovely to talk to, and Stacey looks as amazing as ever.

I took a few pictures from the event (mostly of Stacey). You can view them all in our photo gallery!

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Watch: Stacey Farber in 18 To Life

On January 11, 2011 By Erin 2 Comments

I’ve been really bad at keeping up with all of the Degrassi alumni these days. Considering there’s so many of them and they are all so busy, it’s difficult to post every time one of them has a new movie/show/play/album/interview. So I apologize for the lateness of this post. But I hope all of you Canadian Degrassi fans have been watching season 2 of Stacey Farber’s show 18 to Life on CBC.

18 To Life is a Canadian series about a couple (Stacey & Michael Seater) who get married at a young age. As expected, hilarity ensues. The series is currently in its 2nd season. You can watch it Mondays at 8:30 ET on CBC. Unfortunately, the show isn’t currently airing in the US. The CW picked it up last summer, but dropped it not long after. The show drew odd criticism in the US, as a teenage married couple was seen as a controversial idea.

Still, 18 To Life is going strong! Check out their website for all sorts of great information on the show, and make sure that you follow them on Twitter (@18tolife). Also, Stacey recently did an interview with Canadian fashion blog She Does the City in which she talks about her favourite places in Toronto.

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An Update on Jake Epstein

On December 3, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Every so often it’s nice to see what some of the TNG cast has been up to post-Degrassi. Many of them have been finding success in the theatre world. Ryan Cooley has his own theatre company, and Jake Epstein has been appearing in various plays recently in Canada & the US. Jake left Degrassi in 2005 to attend the prestigious National Theatre School. In 2009 he joined the cast of Spring Awakening. Currently, Jake is starring in Ross Petty’s holiday show Beauty and The Beast alongside Canadian Idol winner Melissa O’Neil. Several of the current Degrassi cast members were in attendance to see the show last night, and from the looks of Twitter it seems like they all had a great time! For more pictures as well as information on how you can get tickets, visit RossPetty.com!

Also – thanks to the Craig/Ashley fans for finding this video. of Jake from the National Theatre School.

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Behind the Scenes with Lauren Collins in Servitude

On November 25, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Check out this etalk segment from last night! They go behind the scenes of Lauren Collins’ new film Servitude. The film is about a bunch of waiters out for revenge. Lauren is interviewed briefly in this segment, where she says that she’s never had a job like this because she was on Degrassi since she was a “fetus.” haha! You can also see a similar behind the scenes segment on ET Canada. They also interviewed Lauren.

Also, Much Music sent me this new Degrassi promo. It doesn’t feature any new clips – it is simply a promo for the reruns airing during the hiatus. It’s cute nonetheless! Check it outt!

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An Update on Sarah Barrable-Tishauer

On November 6, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Ever wonder what some of our Degrassi alumni are up to these days? A little update on Sarah Barrable-Tishauer has surfaced, as she was interviewed in The Montreal Gazette’s feature on some of the city’s most interesting spaces. The actress who formerly played the one and only Liberty Van Zandt on Degrassi is currently living in Montreal where she attends university. With little free time, acting isn’t in the cards for her right now. But she is still involved with Free the Children. The article indicates that she went on a trip to India earlier this summer. I think this was a separate trip from the one that our current cast took in August. According to the article, Sarah was there with another Degrassi cast member and a group of Canadian high school students.

The article focuses primarily on Sarah’s charming apartment in Montreal. She talks about how she found the place, why she likes it, and various souvenirs from her trip to India that she has around the space. Click here to read the full article.

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Andrea Lewis Talks to MTV About Her New Album

On October 19, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Degrassi alum Andrea Lewis has been in the US promoting her new album 54321. She recently talked to MTV about the album, her previous role on Degrassi, and her friendship with Drake. The full article includes this video plus a few more interesting quotes!

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Adamo’s Message to LGBT Youth

On October 12, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Adamo just posted this video on Youtube telling LGBT youth that it does get better. He talks about his struggles as a gay young person coming out, and how everything was okay in the end. This is definitely an important message to hear.

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Andrea Lewis’ New Album

On October 11, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Degrassi alumnus Andrea Lewis (aka Hazel) has just released her 2nd album, and it is available for download free online!! All you have to do is check out her website and there’s a link right there. The album is titled 54321, and Andrea says that she put her whole heart into it. Congrats Andrea!

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18 To Life Premieres Tomorrow on the CW

On August 2, 2010 By Erin 4 Comments

Tomorrow night Stacey Farber’s show 18 To Life is premiering on The CW! The first season has already aired in its entirety in Canada, but this is its US premiere. The CW will be airing the first 2 episodes back to back starting at 9pm/8c. Unfortunately that’s the exact same time that Degrassi is on. So you might have to DVR this one, but definitely check it out!!

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“18 To Life” Sold to the CW

On July 15, 2010 By Erin 2 Comments

Stacey Farber’s comedy series 18 To Life, which she stars in alongside Michael Seater, will be airing on the CW this summer!! CW will air back-to-back episodes of 18 To Life Tuesdays at 9pm starting on Aug. 3rd! CBC has already aired the first season in Canada, and the second season is currently being filmed. For more information click here!

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A Few More Pictures from the MMVAs

On June 22, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

I added a few more pictures from the MMVAs last Sunday. Shenae reunites with the Degrassi cast. Smiles all around!

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Videos from the MMVAs

On June 21, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

This year the MMVAs were one big Degrassi reunion with several former and current Degrassi cast members in attendance.

Here are all of the Degrassi-related highlights from the show:
Drake’s Performance: click
Shenae Grimes On Stage: click
Charlotte Arnold On Stage: click
Drake Accepts An Award: click
Nina Dobrev On Stage: click
& also Charlotte Arnold MOD Interview: click

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Photos from the 2010 MMVAs

On June 21, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

I added a bunch of pictures from last night’s Much Music Video Awards to the gallery. Most of them are of Shenae, Nina, and Drake. There is also an adorable picture of Shenae and Stefan backstage. Click here to check them out.

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Drake’s Album Release Tomorrow

On June 14, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

After months/years of waiting, Drake’s debut album Thank Me Later will be released tomorrow! It’s hard to imagine that not long ago he was still our Jimmy Brooks. Now he’s about to have the #1 album on the Billboard charts! Don’t forget to pick up your copy tomorrow or download it on iTunes. We feel a little like proud parents right now I think.

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Paula Brancati & Lauren Collins in a New Play

On June 9, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Paula Brancati & Lauren Collins have both been cast in the Canadian premiere of the award winning Love, Loss, and What I Wore. The play, based on a book, is a collection of vignettes and monologues that uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell stories that women can relate to. Love, Loss, and What I Wore will play at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto starting July 16th and running until Sept. 4th!

For ticket information check out the official website.

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Drake Receives 4 Juno Nominations

On March 4, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

No surprise here. Drake is continuing to take the music world by storm. The former Degrassi star has received 4 Juno nominations, trailing only Michael Buble for the top spot. His song “Best I Ever Had” has been nominated for “Single of the Year.” He is also nominated for “New Artist of the Year,” and a double nomination in the category of “Rap Recording of the Year” for his debut EP So Far Gone and the collaborative track “Still Fly.” We’re confident that Drake might be taking home a few trophies. The Juno Awards take place on Sunday, April 18th in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Check out the official website for a complete list of nominees.

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Evan Williams Stars in a New Comedy Series

On March 4, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Evan Williams, better known as Kelly on Degrassi TNG, has been cast as the lead in a new Canadian youth comedy series entitled Baxter. The series is being produced for Canada’s Family Channel by the creators of Life with Derek. It is expected to premiere in Canada later this year. The series follows Baxter McNab (Evan Williams) and his friends through the unique environment of the Northern Star School of the Arts. The series will include elements of comedy, music, and dance. Click here to read more from the press release.

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Degrassi Junior High’s BLT On Lost!!

On March 3, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

If you’ve been watching Lost lately you may have noticed a familiar face! Dayo Ade, better known as BLT on Degrassi Junior High & Degrassi High, played one of the Others sent out with Kate and Jin. He recently did an interview with The Toronto Star discussing life in LA which he describes as “a dream come true.”

Dayo also discussed his Degrassi past, saying: “The show is kind of in my past, but it’s not because I’m still very good friends with Amanda Stepto, who used to play Spike, Cathy (Keenan) who used to play Liz. I mainly stay in touch with those ladies. Also Stefan Brogan (Snake), every now and then we still talk.”

Click here to read the full interview!

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Something Sexy From Cassie

On January 28, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Cassie Steele has released a new song in celebration of Valentines Day! It’s called “Something Sexy” and sexy it is! Check out her Myspace to give it a listen or purchase it for download. Cassie is also going to be making a music video for the song, and she needs your help!! What to be a part of the video? Cassie explains all the details in this video blog!

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Stacey Farber to Appear on Flashpoint

On January 12, 2010 By Erin Comments Off

Following in the footsteps of other Degrassi cast members like Landon Liboiron and Jahmil French, Stacey Farber will be guest starring in the next season premiere of Flashpoint! Stacey confirmed the appearance today by tweeting “Shooting episode 301 of Flashpoint next week! Woohoo!”

Flashpoint is a Canadian drama about an elite group of police officers in Toronto known as the SRU. The show currently airs on CTV and CBS (although CBS has not aired new episodes in quite some time). You can check out scenes from Landon and Jahmil’s episodes of the show here and here.