Marcus Stroud, former Jacksonville Jaguar football player, will host the 2014 Love, Live, Laugh charity event in Jacksonville, Florida, on Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. This event will help bring awareness to The Marcus Stroud Charitable Foundation, which helps underprivileged youth. Half of the events’ proceeds will be donated to the foundation. This event will […]
Category: Interviews
One-on-one with Cris Cab
33 million YouTube views is one more reason to become familiar with up-and-coming reggae artist Cris Cab. Cab, an American singer-songwriter known for his international hit “Liar Liar” featuring Pharrell Williams, released his debut album titled “Where I Belong” on Sept. 2 in the U.S. The album has already gained popularity in Europe and is […]
Unhinged with John Densmore of The Doors
Known for their classic hits such as “Riders on the Storm” and “Light My Fire,” The Doors, formed by UCLA students Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, lead singer Jim Morrison and drummer John Densmore, were an influential and controversial rock band in the 1960s. While the band’s heat has slowly fizzled out over the years, it’s […]
Awaken “Ghost the Musical”
What happens when you’re in love with a ghost? Katie Postotnik stars as Molly Jensen in the national tour of “Ghost the Musical,” about the relationship of Molly and Sam Wheat, played by Steven Grant Douglas, who tries to communicate with her after his tragic death. The show, based on the 90s film starring Patrick […]
Going above and beyond in “Beneath the Harvest Sky”
Directors and writers Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly’s latest project, “Beneath the Harvest Sky,” tells the story of best friends Casper and Dominic, played by Emory Cohen and Callan McAuliffe, trying to get out of their small town in Maine. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and at Tribeca Film Festival this […]
Broaden your horizons with “Broad City”
If “Sex and the City” defines grown women in the big city, here’s a realistic take for 20-somethings. Comedy Central’s “Broad City,” which was recently renewed for its second season, follows the lives of friends Abbi and Ilana as they navigate through New York City post-college, based on events from creators and stars, Abbi Jacobson […]
Head on down to Memphis
Get transported to 1950s Memphis, Tenn. Eddie Urish plays Gordon Grant in the second national tour of Tony Award-winning Broadway show “Memphis.” The show centers on the passionate and hopeful radio disc jockey Huey Calhoun, played by Joey Elrose, and Felicia, an aspiring soul singer, played by Jasmin Richardson, as music brings them together, despite […]
Chatting with a Viking
You wouldn’t want to work with Katheryn Winnick when she’s dressed for battle. Winnick plays Lagertha Lothbrok on The History Channel’s “Vikings,” a show that follows the lives of a family of Vikings during medieval times and is based on historical figures. Her character, a wife and mother, is based on a shieldmaiden, a woman […]
Making the magic happen: a chat with a Disney animator
Who hasn’t grown up with a love for animated films, particularly Disney classics? An originator and innovator, legendary Disney animator and writer Floyd Norman had the talent to join Walt Disney Studios and work on films such as “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “101 Dalmatians,” “Mulan,” and “The Jungle Book.” I spoke with […]
Putting the heart in art
They say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, Martin Kreloff’s paintings certainly have that effect. Kreloff, a Miami artist now residing in Las Vegas, has been creating art since he was a child. Kreloff, who hails from Brooklyn, N.Y., started drawing when he was 5. He said his mom recognized his talent and […]