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Livin’ Out Loud – What About Us

Livin’ Out Loud – What About Us

The variety of soul, jazz, hip-hop, and dance that they put together in this 56-minute album is impressive but excessive. Livin’ Out Loud is obviously a talented bunch and towers above many in a genre where 12 chapters of “Trapped in the Closet” reside.



CD Reviews – Ashes Are Nutritious

CD Reviews – Ashes Are Nutritious

These boys from the Garden State are musically talented and have the rock star look. Singer Billy Clifton sounds like he should be ins front of a microphone. They even have their media- friendly factoid with drummer Craig Lawlor’s four-year stint on “As the World Turns,” playing Adam Hughes.



Michelle Shaprow – Transcending Musical Genres

Michelle Shaprow – Transcending Musical Genres

This Yale graduate majored in music perception and cognition, along with psychology and philosophy. She presents a convincing argument as to why people like the music they do—a philosophy that directly reflects her very own, very infectious musical style.



Keith Munyan – Making the Transition from Model to Photographer Look Easy

Keith Munyan – Making the Transition from Model to Photographer Look Easy

Keith Munyan has modeled for 15 years and has been on calendars, appeared on “X-tra,” “Hard Copy,” and “Access Hollywood.” He was featured on Billboards for Bud Light, modeled for Diet Coke, did countless commercials, and was a very successful swimsuit model. With those rugged good looks of his, one would never expect to see him behind the camera.



Marlene Forté – It Wasn’t Too Late to Follow Her Dream

Marlene Forté – It Wasn’t Too Late to Follow Her Dream

Marlene Forté has appeared in Lost, The Unit, My Wife and Kids, The George Lopez Show, etc. The film Adrift in Manhattan, where Marlene is featured along with Heather Graham and William Baldwin, recently premiered at Sundance Film Festival. She has produced and starred in several of her own productions, and hers is a face, you will immediately recognize!



Rachel Melvin – Much More Than Just the Character She Portrays

Rachel Melvin – Much More Than Just the Character She Portrays

Rachel Melvin plays Chelsea on the popular NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives. This talented actress only moved to Los Angeles 3 years ago on a whim, and within 6 months, starred in a movie and later landed a contract role on one of the longest running daytime soap opera’s.



Pick Nick’s for Romance Nick’s Fishmarket of Hawaii Boca Raton, Florida

Pick Nick’s for Romance  Nick’s Fishmarket of Hawaii  Boca Raton, Florida

The menu has a tempting array of appetizers that includes escargots, spring rolls, and sautéed calamari; but a simple name doesn’t convey the complexity of each of these tantalizing dishes.



It’s All Greek to Me Papa Cristo’s

It’s All Greek to Me  Papa Cristo’s

And it’s all fun and delicious, too! It’s Papa Cristo’s Taverna MY BIG FAT GREEK “FAMILY STYLE DINNER” EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT in Los Angeles. Bring your friends, and bring your appetite!



C & O You Need to Go On the Beach in Venice, California

C & O You Need to Go On the Beach in Venice, California

C & O Trattoria

Do you like listening to Frank Sinatra? Dean Martin? Louis Prima & Keely Smith? Do you like good wine? Great pasta? And low prices? Then you’ll love C & O! But we warn you, go on a weeknight because on weekends the crowds line up along the sidewalk!



Tommy Rays in Studio City

Tommy Rays in Studio City

WHAT a party tonight at Tommy Rays! It’s a fabulous new restaurant on Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, and this was their Grand Opening bash! I joined the tons of people having drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and fun. Who was seen at the scene? First, there was Ed Begley Jr., a total gentlemen as well as a consummate actor. Ed, we love you! And I had such a cool conversation with Tasia Sherel from “Everybody Hates Chris.” Tasia was wearing a super outfit—with a stunning hat! I used to wear hats all the time, and seeing Tasia in one, I think I’ll start wearing one again!