Everyone must be getting ready to hibernate for the winter...not as many shows this week and nothing of great interest announced recently. However, the live acts that are playing this week are pretty damn good, if we may say so. Royal Wood is at the Cameron House every Monday evening, and is the perfect choice if you're looking to chill out with a good friend and a glass of wine. Tuesday night, head to......

Due to non-existent internet access over the past few days (thanks, Bell!), there is an abridged version of the music listings this week. However, a big week it is, with V-Fest coming to town. The Flaming Lips! The Raconteurs! Wolfmother afros! And keep your eyes on the sky...you never know, you might see Richard Branson descending to earth perched on a flock of birds or something. As always, if you know of a good......

It goes without saying: This winter's must-have fashion item is the chunky heel. The trendy style of boot, resurrected only this year, appear to be making a lasting impression on the fashion community. This article, entitled "Boots march to superstardom," sets the tone as such:No longer an afterthought to a collection, boots are now seen as an integral part of creating an image for a line, as well as a useful new revenue stream......

If hip-hop's rise in popularity can be attributed to anything besides the music, or the apparel, it's the consolidated approach most of its artists take. "Throw your hands in the air if you love hip-hop!" Yes, Plug One, we love hip-hop. But can you clarify what hip-hop you are referring to? We hope not the Swollen Members or something like that. Do you mean attention-greedy party sluts like the Game? If that is the case,......

Toronto hip-hop hunk K-Os plays a blockbuster concert for UrbanAIDS tonight at the famed Ricoh Stadium. The event is in preparation for World AIDS Day on December 1, 2004. K-Os will be joined by Alicia Keys, Keshia Chanté, Swollen Members and Nelly Furtado. The charity show is expected to draw upwards of 10,000 fans, though less than 10 ticket holders admit to liking the Swollen Members. All proceeds go to HIV/AIDS charities such as The......