Inspired. Not usually the term I’d use when describing the feeling after a work-related shoot (keep in mind I cover fashion and celebs for a living) but… for this first time since my days as a local news reporter covering things like death, war, disease, fires, fairs, and the like, I’ve actually been affected. Now, …
Samia + Snooki = Slipper Sisters
So, I interviewed Snooki. Yes, THE Nicole Polizzi (Fun fact: people in her inner circle refer to her as “Nicole” – because well, when she’s out and about and the fans are screaming “Snooki”, the important people can be differentiated. So stalkers/fans, take note…) I’ve never watched Jersey Shore…willingly, at least. I have a friend …
Taboo: Black Eyed Pea to Black Eyed Shoe Designer
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is asking Taboo if he’s Taboo a taboo thing to do? So here’s the deal. We’re late to a “Taboo Shows Off His New Sneaker Line” event at Mandalay Bay in Vegas. But, as someone who doesn’t give up (or well, I’d like to believe that) we go anyway. (Side note: …
Joel McHale On the Rocks
Once upon a time (January 2010), in a land far, far away (well far if you live in China), I did a set visit to the NBC show “Community”. In this magical land of television… of lights, cameras, action and all that other fancy stuff related to Hollywood… I had a conversation with Joel McHale, …
Keri Hilson…Don’t Hate Her Cause She’s Beautiful
I interview a lot of people. Famous people, in fact (which, I’m assuming you know, since well…you’re reading this blog.) And…I don’t get star struck. But every once in a while, I can become a little…“fan-like.” This usually happens whenever the person is from the 90’s, or related to music or basketball. Why? Because I …
Attack of the…Umami Burger
So, fate had it that I ended up at LA-trendy-burger joint Umami Burger the other night (thought trendy and burger in my opinion should contradict eachother.) Umami, being a “trendy” place, obviously had a wait. Yes, 12-dollar-burgers (no sides included) are wait-worthy…when you’re expensing your meal. So, I waited. And in that waiting period, I …
Greg Finley: The Wright Look
Greg Finley. Six feet tall, New England-born, basketball-loving, Hanes wearing (yes I saw them), Simply Orange-drinking actor most known for his role on “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.” As for his secret life? Well… I hung out with him for a few hours as he posed for the Fall 2010 Michael Wright Collection, …
Fresno Fan
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M3MD6Nf8dM] Raisins. The Bulldogs. An infamous Anne Heche discovery. And part of the “Parenthood” storyline. Yes, these are all things related to my hometown of Fresno… a city that I love. Heck, I’ll rep it til I die (see proof). I refuse to change my cell phone area code, and still use my Fresno address …
Siriusly Cool…io.
What happens when you’re a guest on a radio show, you discuss your favorite radio station and an artist they feature (hence why you love it), and then you fly to Vegas two days later?!? Um. You meet said-artist in the airport, and he invites you to his house. Unfortunately, the artist I was talking …
Pretty Girl Swag?
Soulja Boy likes swag. Like…a lot. The last time we chatted, we talked about his song “Turn My Swag On.” At the time, I didn’t really know what swag was, or well, if I had it. Fast forward 13 months to June 2010 and well…he still has swag. In fact, he has “Pretty Boy Swag,” …