“Hi…um, I follow you on Twitter, so it’s totally acceptable that I followed you into the bathroom, right?” The aforementioned quote? ALMOST actually stated, as a “pickup” line (on a girl, mind you)… So here’s the deal. I’m at the Hollywood Improv to check out a few friends (Jonny Loquasto and Grant Cotter) who are …
Beatboxing Champ MC Zani on How to…Beat A Box?
So to continue this vlog series…I’d like to introduce you to Dean Hosenie, better known by Google as MC Zani (yes, he’s easier to find under that moniker.) Zani is a 24-year-old beatboxing champ from the UK, who I just so happened to meet because he’s on tour with Jay Sean (see previous vlog.) And …
Testing DJ Reflex’s…Reflexes
“DJ Reflex is one of the most influential players in the LA music scene as a tastemaker DJ, producer and entertainment entrepreneur. Credited for breaking acts from Kanye West, Lady Gaga to John Legend, he has made a name for himself not only as an accomplished celebrity DJ, but as a businessman with an undeniable …
Sonny With A Chance of…Meeting Demi Lovato
What happens when you take a Grey-Goosed-out comedian friend (let’s call him FI, short for Funny Indian) to one of the hottest spots in Hollywood? Um. You befriend a Disney star whose song you secretly love (and not-so-secretly blast everytime it plays on Satellite Radio.) The Grey-Goosed-out friend? Rajiv Satyal (or as I call him, …
My Spur of the Moment Dinner w Bruce Bowen
What happens when you @mention a former NBA player on Twitter, who just so happens to have gone to your high school? You end up becoming Twitter friends and getting dinner the next time he’s in town. First things first… the NBA player? Bruce Bowen (most notable for winning three NBA championships in the early …
The Real Little Miss Sunshine…Caroline
Dear Caroline Sunshine (of Disney Channel fame), You live up to the brightness that your last name emanates. ~ SK Okay, okay… I know most of my readers don’t watch “Shake It Up” (or Disney for that matter), so I won’t write about how awesome Caroline is, how much she loves shoes, or how well-put …
Ron Artest: From Ballin’ to Bawlin (from Laughter)
Knock knock. Who’s there? Ron Artest. Ron Artest who? Ron Artest the comedian. Okay okay, I know that wasn’t the best joke you’ve ever heard… but um, that’s because it’s not a joke. It’s reality (funny reality, albeit.) So as any basketball fan knows, the NBA is locked out. As a result, basketball players are …
Breaking News! Brian Williams Entertains Me
This just in: Brian Williams is a huge fan of obituaries, owns two American cars, and thinks Jon Stewart is a necessary branch of government. Good evening, I’m Samia Khan. (The lead of my hypothetical newscast after my run-in with Brian Williams.) Alright enough of the daydreaming. Let’s talk business. My business. News business. I …
Flash Forward…Rewind
OK so anyone who is ever been around me on a red carpet or set visit or basically anywhere I’ve done interviews or even when I’ve befriended strangers know I have this habit of asking random questions that in some odd way, are relevant. Anyway…ABC has this show Flash Forward. I happened to visit the …
Parks, Recreation, and…Mustaches?
OK so I have a confession… Everytime I see a mustache, I can’t help but laugh. OK maybe not laugh, but smile. Smirk. LOL in my head. And well, this past November was no exception… that’s when, thanks to a few dear friends (yes Waldo and Waseem, I’m talkin about you guys,) I learned about …