WATCH: THE NEXT STAR 5 - KESHIA VS THE BIG FOOT MASCOT

Submitted by Albert (@koolkidincash93)

Evening #KCRyders! Are you in need of a laugh after a crazy long work week? Welp, we've got just the remedy... The Next Star (Season 5)'s  top 13 kids have been chosen, along with the top 6 and are now moving on the show the judges what they've got!

This past Monday night, host Adamo recapped his favorite moments on the show thus far, with Keshia vs The Big Foot Mascot being (ding! ding! ding! you guessed it!) number one!

The Next Star (Season 5) Judges Tara Oram and Mark Spicoluk along with host Adamo Ruggiero decided to play a little prank on our girl Keshia Chante, knowing her fear of dolls and mascots. Let's just say Keshia didn't find it very funny... Poor Keesh! (cues the 'Friends' Theme Song)

Watch the clip below courtesy of YTV & @thenextstar_5!

Ps. I think ventriloquist dummies are creepy too! Ever since I saw Chuckie when I was a kid, those are a huge NO in my book! lol

Keshia vs The Big Foot Mascott

NEW PHOTOSHOOT: KESHIA CHANTE PAYS HOMAGE TO 90'S R&B x AALIYAH IN NEW MATT BARNES SHOOT

Evening #KCRyders! We told you on yesterday when the Sneek Peek of Keshia's Matt Barnes photoshoot was tweeted, that the photoshoot pics would come sooner than you thought, and here they are! Our girl Keshia tweeted, and posted about the photoshoot, stating that she wanted to pay homage to both 90's R&B and the late great R&B songstress, Aaliyah Dana Haughton who is one of her musical inspirations.

She and team clearly pulled off an amazing shoot, and Keshia added her own flare style wise with the blinged out accessories! Reminds of the days when when Unpredictable first came out and she rocked a similar street style in the video. Keshia's always been known for her ability to switch up her style from glam, to 'street sweet', to couture and not even miss a beat! (No pun intended! lol) This is by far an amazing photoshoot and you can view all the photos here as well as hear famed Canadian  photographer Matt Barnes prospective on the photoshoot itself.

Is it just me or should KC rock this style in the "Hang My Jersey Up" music, (in the event that it becomes a single...).

BREAKING: "SUNSHINE SKETCHES" FT KESHIA CHANTÈ NOW ON DVD!

#KCRyders this is huge! We told you once we got the final details about the movie going to DVD that we'd share! We're pleased to announce that you can now order your copy of our girl Keshia Chantè's very first movie, "Sunshine Sketches of A Little Town" on DVD from the official CBC website by clicking here!

Congrats KC!

SNEAK PEEK: KESHIA CHANTÈ'S MARK BARNES PHOTOSHOOT

Morning #KCRyders! If you didn't already know, our girl KC stays on the move. Early yesterday evening she embarked on a photoshoot with famed Canadian photographer, Mark Barnes (@MarkBarnesPhoto). In tow was her trusty glam squad and crew Janet Jackson (@JouJouHair) and Dee (& @DeeDaily) (who worked with Keshia on her music videos over the years as well as the YTV show, "The Next Star" respectively). Both Janet and Dee tweeted that Keshia's photoshoot turned out amazing! Keshia also tweeted that we'll find out just what this photoshoot is for sooner than we think!

As always we'll keep you posted! Def digging the makeup and hair combo!

 What are your thoughts on these BTS pics #KCRyders? Sound off in our comments section below!

Pics courtesy of @DeeDaly & @JouJouHair

WATCH: KESHIA CHANTE VISITS 106 & PARK

Morning #KCRyders! Just in case you missed it on yesterday our girl Keshia along with another 106 & Park: The Search hopeful Kevin Thompson, stopped by BET's 106 & Park to show off their hosting chops and give reason as to why they should be chosen as the new 106 & Park hosts. You can watch a short clip below courtesy of BET.com Keshia and Kevin explain why they should be nominated as the new hosts.

You can also watch several other clips of Kevin & KC co-hosting via our fellow #KCRyders (@Karina_Fansite) aka Emmanuel too! A huge thanks to him for uploading the bonus clips for us to share!

So based off yesterday's show please believe, I'm so #TeamKCandKT right now! Their chemistry reminds me so much of AJ and Free's when they started hosting the show back in the early 2000's. It's clear even judging by these clips that the audience was feeling the same way.

Kevin Thompson & Keshia

At the moment, voting is not available for us to vote for our girl Keshia on the right hand sidebar but hopefully BET steps it up and lets us vote. For now, be sure to "Like" Keshia's Official BET's 106 & Park "The Search" page, and post your comments as to why Keshia should be the next host. The more likes and more positive comments she gets, the better, so support our girl!

Visit Keshia's BET's 106 & Park: The Search page by clicking here and share the love!
Photos courtesy of Keshia's Official Instagram Page: @KeshiaChante


Bonus Clips:

Click here to see Keshia & Kevin Co- Hosting (via @Karina_Fansite)

Click here to see Keshia checking out the 106 & Park trending topic #GetItTogether (via @Karina_Fansite)

BET.com Clips

Keshia & Kevin explain why they should be the Next
106 & Park hosts. (via BET.com)

UPCOMING: KESHIA CHANTE TO HOST 106 & PARK MONDAY!

Hey #KCRyders! Been a minute since we've blogged, but now that we've got a steady stream of things to blog about regarding our girl KC, the updates are here! Monday July 30th, 2012, be sure and tune into 106 & Park to see Ms. Keshia Chante do her thing as host yet again, on the BET Network. BET recently announced that they were embarking on "The 106 Search" for new hosts, and our girl Keshia's back once more! For more information in regards to KC and BET's 106 & Park's: The Search, you can visit Keshia's official "The Search page by clicking here. Be sure & leave your comments and show your love for KC in the comments section below! We've gotta get our girl to that top spot!

Voting for KC will begin next week! We'll keep you posted!

VIDEO x PICS: KC GLAMS IT UP FOR TORONTO PRIDE 2012

On yesterday, July 1st our girl KC brought down the house at the 2012 Pride Toronto's Pride Parade & Blockorama, (and also Canada Day) in a brightly blue and sequenced dress, DJ and background dancer in tow, live vocals on point to a warm, receiving crowd. She performed several of her hits, along with a couple of songs from her back catalog like "Bad Boy" and "Table Dancer", and the summer anthem "Set U Free" to close out her set. You can watch several snippet clips of Ms. Chante blazing the TD Wellesley Stage at Pride on yesterday from #KCRyder Cybershotzz Youtube channel below. Candid photos of KC on stage & behind the scenes are courtesy of KC's Official Instagram Page (@KeshiaChante) with more to come. Enjoy!

KC Performs Table Dancer @ Toronto Pride 2012



KC Performs Bad Boy @ Toronto Pride 2012



KC Performs Set U Free @ Toronto Pride 2012

REFLECTION: KC COVERS MICHAEL JACKSON'S "HUMAN NATURE"

Evening #KCRyders! I didn't forget, but shoutout to Albert (@koolkidincash93) for making sure we posted on this! Today marks three years since the greatest entertainer to ever do it, Michael Joseph Jackson, left this earth. Personally I grew up listening to Michael whether it was through the Jackson 5 records or his own solo records all of which I own personally. It's still surreal to me knowing that Michael is gone, but remembering his gentle spirit and his musical legacy always puts a smile on my face.

Check out our girl KC covering none other than Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" at both the 2009 Calvacade of Lights and the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver's Live City - Yaletown below.

What's your favorite song and memory of Michael?

KC covers MJ's Human Nature
@ 2009 Calvacade of Lights



KC Covers MJ's Human Nature
@ 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Live City - Yaletown

THROWBACK: KC SINGS "FIND YOUR LOVE" BY DRAKE

Updates are a tad bit slow for the moment, so that being said, here's a trip down memory lane! About two years ago (Fall 2010) KC recorded a beautiful acapella rendition of Drake's "Find Your Love", after a long day of events for TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). Till this day, she and the Degrassi star, and Young Money rap wonder better known as Aubrey Graham are still great friends. Check out her rendition of the single from Drake's first album "Thank Me Later" below. Enjoy & have a great Saturday!

UPCOMING: KC WILL PERFORM @ PRIDE TORONTO JULY 1ST!

Update: KC will be performing at the TD Wellesley Stage @ 9pm THIS SUNDAY, for Pride Toronto/Canada Day!

Morning #KCRyders! Meant to post this several weeks ago, via the blog after we posted it on the our official Tumblr page here. However, no worries, consider it a reminder. lol For those of you who will be attending Pride Toronto this year in Canada, you’re in for a special treat! Our girl KC will be performing live on the Bud Light South Stage! Originally scheduled to perform on June 30th, now according to Pride Toronto’s tweet on June 9th, KC will be performing at the official Pride Parade on July 1st! She also confirmed this last night with a tweet of reply back to #KCRyder & #KCCrewStreetTeamMember @JaneRepsU that she is indeed performing for it! 

To find out more information about the event, click here.