Jamel Anderson – Fanmire is Creator’s Dream of a Fan Engagement Experience
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Jamel Anderson – Fanmire is Creator’s Dream of a Fan Engagement Experience

Jamel Anderson Fanmire is Creator’s Dream of a Fan Engagement Experience by Brad Balfour For celebrities, stars, or what have you, social media has been a godsend – a way to connect directly with fans. No gatekeepers, publicists or go-betweens necessary. It has its risks without all the vetting but it’s a way to nurture … Continue reading

Connor Trinneer – Star Trek Fan Favorite Hits the Creation Convention Circuit
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Connor Trinneer – Star Trek Fan Favorite Hits the Creation Convention Circuit

Connor Trinneer Star Trek Fan Favorite Hits the Creation Convention Circuit By Brad Balfour When Connor Trinneer discovered his love of acting while attending Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma – not far from his hometown of Kelso, Washington – he made a life-changing decision. Sports no longer was his focus. Graduating with a Bachelor of … Continue reading

Ashton Sanders, Zolee Griggs, Johnell Young, Siddiq Saunderson & cast – Reliving Wu-Tang Forever
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Ashton Sanders, Zolee Griggs, Johnell Young, Siddiq Saunderson & cast – Reliving Wu-Tang Forever

Ashton Sanders, Zolee Griggs, Johnell Young, Siddiq Saunderson, Marcus Callender, Uyoata Udi, Shameik Moore, Damani Sease & Julian Elijah Martinez Reliving Wu-Tang Forever By Kayla Marra Iconic rap group The Wu-Tang Clan took the 90s by storm with classic songs such as “C.R.E.A.M.,” “Da Mystery of Cheeseboxin’,” “Duck Seazon,” and many more.  The group was … Continue reading

Gary Lucas – Incredible Guitarist Offers a 40th Anniversary Show on 9/11 at (le) poisson rouge
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Gary Lucas – Incredible Guitarist Offers a 40th Anniversary Show on 9/11 at (le) poisson rouge

Gary Lucas Incredible Guitarist Offers a 40th Anniversary Show on 9/11 at (le) poisson rouge by Brad Balfour I’m always happy to exploit a chance to tout the virtues of the late musical game-changer Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet). Being in his Magic Band was a feather in the cap for any musician. Not only … Continue reading

Kay Cannon – Breaking Through the Glass Slipper
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Kay Cannon – Breaking Through the Glass Slipper

Kay Cannon Breaking Through the Glass Slipper By Jay S. Jacobs The beloved fairytale Cinderella has been a family favorite for generations, and it has been the basis – either directly or indirectly – of dozens of films over the years. However, strangely enough men have directed pretty much all of the movies telling this … Continue reading

Sean Penn and Dylan Penn – Father and Daughter Explore a Toxic Relationship In Flag Day
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Sean Penn and Dylan Penn – Father and Daughter Explore a Toxic Relationship In Flag Day

Sean Penn and Dylan Penn Father and Daughter Explore a Toxic Relationship In Flag Day by Brad Balfour Actor/director/producer/progressive activist Sean Penn has always been a mixed bag to the public, critics and the film industry. Ever since he made his early appearances in such films as Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Bad Boys, … Continue reading

Joshua Werner – Building a Mystery House
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Joshua Werner – Building a Mystery House

Joshua Werner Building a Mystery House By Jay S. Jacobs The world has always been fascinated by enigmatic, potentially haunted houses. One of the sites that has long intrigued people is the legendary Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. The Winchester House was built by Sarah Winchester, an heiress of the Winchester Repeating Arms … Continue reading

Michael Connelly – Adventures in Wonderland
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Michael Connelly – Adventures in Wonderland

Michael Connelly Adventures in Wonderland By Jay S. Jacobs For a city that is known for many brutal crimes over the years, it takes a real something for a series of murders to stand out. However, forty years ago, the mass beatings and slaying by hammers of four people in a drug house on Wonderland … Continue reading