Feel Good Interview Series: Courtney Lopez - 10 Things to Know About Her And Where She'll Be This Weekend

By Markos Papadatos #powerjournalist

Courtney Lopez is an actress and producer. She is known for "I Love Us," "Once Upon a Christmas Wish," and "Pittsburgh." She has been married to Mario Lopez since December of 2012, and have three children. Most recently, she starred in the new Great American Family Christmas movie "Once Upon a Christmas Wish" opposite Mario Lopez, and their oldest son, Dominic.

Feel Good Interview Series: James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek"- His Courageous Battle Against Cancer, How He Got Started in Acting and More to Know About him in the Candid Interview

By Markos Papadatos 

Note from Suzee- We send our healing thoughts out for James in his courageous battle and thank him for this interview with Markos.

James Van Der Beek is best known for playing Dawson in “Dawson’s Creek.”

Aside from “Dawson’s Creek,” his movie credits include “Varsity Blues, “Texas Rangers,” “The Rules of Attraction,” “Formose Betrayed,” and “Bad Hair.”

The actor shared some interesting things about himself and his family.

His Newest Challenge: Battling Colorectal Cancer

Presently, James Van Der Beek has been battling Stage 3 colorectal cancer. He made this diagnosis public earlier this month, where he revealed that he was diagnosed with the disease when he was 46 years old. 

Feel Good Interview Series: Holland Roden Talks of Holidazed, Five Gold Rings, Teen Wolf - She Tells Us 10 Things About Her

By: Markos Papadatos

Holland Roden is known for her role Lydia in the hit MTV teen drama series "Teen Wolf," as well as for her acting work in "Channel Zero: Butcher's Block," "Lore" and "No Escape." 

Recently, she starred in such Hallmark holiday projects as the series "Holidazed" and the Christmas movie "Five Gold Rings." She went on to share 10 interesting and exciting things about herself.

Holland Roden's Favorite Movies

Her favorite movies include “Harold and Maude,” “As Good As It Gets,” “The Hours,” “The Constant Gardener,” and “E.T.”

Author and Podcast Host Christina H Wilson Pens Memoir "Believe, A Memoir in Stories" - Chronicling Tragedy, Family, Life on Wall Street and More as an American-Born Chinese

 

Christina H. Wilson, a successful Wall Street wife and podcast host, has crafted a remarkable memoir that began as a collection of short stories over the past 20 years. Initially inspired by the desire to create a memory book for her two sons after they lost their father at a young age, "Believe: A Memoir in Stories" offers a heartfelt journey through her experiences. Christina H. Wilson's book is captivating, narrating the Wall Street lifestyle of the 90sin the fast lane, until tragedy strikes—a true story.

 

Christina's life is a real-life Cinderella story. At twenty-five, she met Jeffrey, a powerful figure on Wall Street, and her life became a whirlwind of youth, affluence, maltreatment, and love. However, life with Jeffrey Wilson took an unexpected turn on the morning of September 11, 2000, at 6 a.m. A phone call delivered news that shattered their world, forcing them to pick up the pieces and start anew. This is a story of resilience, love, and hope that will resonate with many. Ultimately, Christina's story is about the importance of embracing life's experiences. It's about self-discovery, unconditional love, family, and her deep belief that everything in life happens for a reason. We had the opportunity to interview Christina about this poignant and powerful memoir. 

Feel Good Interview Series: Actor Eric Guilmette of Great American Family's "Tails of Christmas" - 10 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Eric Guilmette is an actor, model, and social influencer. He recently starred in the original holiday film "Tails of Christmas" opposite Ash Tsai on Great American Family. He also starred in "You Belong with Me" opposite Emma Hullar. He shared 10 interesting things about himself.

Eric Guilmette's Favorite Movies

On his favorite movies, he remarked, "I'm a big early 2000s/Judd Apatow comedy film buff. So, films like Wedding Crashers, Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Step Brothers... Those are all my speed and typically what I'll put on if I watch something. My favorite movie of all time though is Miracle. I played hockey for 18 years and that film is a masterclass on how to shoot a sports movie."

NJ Investigative Journalist Anthony Scalia Drops New True Crime Podcast About Missing Woman Entitled "Denise Didn't Come Home" - Will the Case be Solved?

Anthony Scalia is a journalist and filmmaker from NJ. He has an award-winning film about a famous NJ diner, and now he has taken his experience as a journalist to make a true-crime podcast, an investigation he himself was a part of. We asked him a few questions about it.

Suzee: Tell me about what you have been working on.

Anthony: For the last seven years, I have been working as a journalist on an investigative, true crime podcast called DENISE DIDN’T COME HOME.

Here is a link to our visual trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBRw2yhUJz4

Suzee: What is it about?

Feel Good Interview Series: Mark Grossman of "The Young and The Restless" - 10 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos, 

#Powerjournalist

Actor Mark Grossman is known for his portrayal of Adam Newman on the No. 1 daytime drama "The Young and The Restless." This Emmy-nominated actor shared 10 interesting and exciting things about himself.

Byron Pulsifer once said: “Imagine, dream, and believe in yourself. With determination and belief, you will be surprised at what you accomplish.” This quote applies to Mark Grossman.

Feel Good Interview Series: Actor and Author Mayim Bialik -10 Things to Know About This Actor Who Went from Blossom To Big Bang Theory to Jeopardy and More

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Mayim Bialik is an actress, author and game show host. From 1991 to 1995, she played the title character of the hit NBC sitcom "Blossom." From 2010 to 2019, she played neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler on "The Big Bang Theory" for which she earned four Primetime Emmy nominations.

Bialik also hosted "Jeopardy" with Ken Jennings on a rotating basis between August 2021 and December 2023. Recently, she also has her own podcast "Mayim Bialik's Breakdown."

Read on for 10 interesting and exciting things about herself.

Feel Good Interview Series: Actor, DJ, Author Kristian Nairn — Hodor in "Game of Thrones'" - Get to Know Him and Learn More About Him in His Book "Beyond the Throne"

By Markos Papadatos #powerjounalist

Nairn just released his new book “Beyond The Throne.” Aside from an actor, he is also a DJ. His additional credits include the films The Appearance, Robin Hood: The Rebellion, Mythical: The Godslayer, and the TV show The Rookie.

Kristian Nairn is an actor and DJ from Northern Ireland. He is best known for his role of Hodor in the global HBO fantasy series "Game of Thrones." He also played Wee John Feeney in the HBO Max series "Our Flag Means Death."  He shared 10 interesting and fun things about himself.

Feel Good Interview Series: Dame Julie Andrews of Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music - 10 Things to Know About this Legendary Oscar Winner

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Dame Julie Andrews is a living legend in the global cinema and TV industry. In her illustrious career in the entertainment business, Andrews has won the 1965 Academy Award for “Best Actress in a Leading Role” for playing the title role in “Mary Poppins,” and she earned two subsequent Oscar nominations for her acting work in “The Sound of Music” in 1966, and “Victor/Victoria” in 1983.

Her mantel holds six Golden Globe Awards, two Emmy Awards, and three Grammy Awards. In 2001, she was recognized as a Kennedy Center Honoree. She went on to share 10 interesting and exciting things about herself!

What Julie Andrews Says is the Key to Longevity in Entertainment

“In my case, first of all, great good fortune, and second, doing a lot of physical exercise… The dances I had to learn, the warmups, the ballet classes and all of that. Certainly, all the oxygen from singing.”

NY/NJ Area Event: Montclair Film Festival Runs October 18-27th, 2024 - Stephen Colbert Sits Down with Jon Bon Jovi, Premieres, Films, Talkbacks and More

A short train ride from New York City into the beautiful city of Montclair is the home of the Montclair Film Festival, a vibrant festival in North Jersey featuring the best of new works in film of film of all types, seminars, presentations and activities. One of the highlights of the festivals is Stephen Colbert‘s Special Evenings at NJ Performing Arts Center in Newark, This year he will have a conversation with John Bon Jovi on October 26, 2024. For Tickets and more information visit: https://montclairfilm.org/

If you’re not already familiar with the suburb of Montclair you'll be happy to find so much to do there. Aside from the festival, it's a hub of all types of restaurants shops and galleries It's a great place to spend some time after or in between screenings.

Feel Good Interview Series: Dame Malvina Major, World - Renown Operatic Soprano and Philanthropist -11 Things to Know About Her Including Who Her Dream Duet Choices Would Be

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Dame Malvina is an internationally recognized operatic soprano, who resides in Taranaki, New Zealand. Her foundation, The Dame Malvina Major Foundation, was established in 1991 to offer support to emerging New Zealanders in the performing arts.

In the 1985 Queen's Birthday Honours, she was made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE), for her services to opera. In 1991, she was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE), for services to opera, charity, and the community. She was subsequently made a Principal Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to opera, in the 2008 New Year Honours. 

Hallmark Media Announces Festive Movie Lineup for Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas - View Schedules

Hallmark Media has announced its schedule for the most popular and wonderful season of Countdown to Christmas. There are 40 new movies coming this year, and of course mixed in to the 24/7 movie lineup are all the old favorites. New movies premiere on the Hallmark Channel every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at 8pm Eastern starting October 18th. Read on to see the schedule for #CountdowntoChritsmas on the Hallmark Channel and the #MiraclesofChristmas on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel. You will also find more holiday cheer on their new streaming network Hallmark Plus. So sit back, put on your Hallmark Christmas watching socks, cozy up under a Hallmark blanket and sip some hot cocoa - with marshmallows and a candy cane - and enjoy the movies.

Katonah Classic Stage Presents NY Drama Critics Circle Best Play Winner: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD with James A Pierce III and Tim Walker Anderson

Katonah Classic Stage (KCS), Westchester County’s professional theatre company dedicated to classic plays, will present Samuel D. Hunter’s extraordinary play, A Case for the Existence of God, at Whippoorwill Hall in Armonk. The play will run October 24 – November 3, 2024. Tickets/Info: Reserved Seats on sale now at https://katonahclassicstage.com/events/

A Case for the Existence of God is a transcendent work of empathy and catharsis by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter, best known for his Oscar-nominated film The Whale. With unique humor and honesty, the play brings together the lives of two ordinary men, Ryan and Keith, who, for different reasons, are outsiders to the systems that control their fate. 

Feel-Good Interview Series: Nicole Eggert of "Baywatch", "Charles in Charge" & More - 10 Things to Know About Her

By Markos Papadatos

Nicole Eggert is known for her starring role as Summer Quinn on "Baywatch" and for playing Jamie Powell in "Charles in Charge." She also guest-starred in "The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!" and "Boy Meets World."

Most recently, she starred in the new Hulu docuseries "After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun," where she also served as a producer.

Presently, she is a fighter, who is fighting breast cancer, yet she is in good spirits. (Editor's Note - Nicole has been on social media encouraging women to get screened. See her Instagram for more).

 She shared 10 interesting things about herself.

Stories to Inspire: NJ- Based Non-Profit TEEEM.org Expands School Partnerships to Multiple States and Canada to Provide Free Programs for Students to Learn Humanitarianism by Connecting with Impoverished Communities Globally

New Jersey-based nonprofit TEEEM (The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission) announces the addition of new schools in its mission to inspire humanitarianism in students, including its first partnership with an international school this year, in Toronto, Canada. The TEEEM programs are available free of charge to public and private schools. For information on the TEEEM programs for your school or to learn more visit: www.TEEEM.org.

‘Empathy’ and ‘Social Entrepreneurship’ classes and clubs are being added to 28 schools in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Canada this school year. TEEEM is a nonprofit organization that offers free educational programs and curriculum to educate youth on global issues and humanitarianism. This addition brings the total number of participating TEEEM schools to 51.

Feel Good Interview Series: Anders Keith of "Frasier" on Paramount+ Tells Us 9 Things About Himself

By: Markos Papadatos

Actor Anders Keith shared nine interesting and fun things about himself. He is known for starring as David Crane on "Frasier" on Paramount+, where the second season premiered in September 2024.

In this series, Kelsey Grammer reprised his iconic role as psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane. David Crane is Frasier's (Kelsey Grammer) nephew and Freddy's (Jack Cutmore-Scott) cousin, who was born in the finale of the original series. David is the son of Niles Crane and Daphne Moon. He is a college freshman who is attending Harvard University, where he is studying Psychology.

Feel Good Interview Series: Linsey Godfrey of Days of Our Lives - 9 Things to Know About Her Including Her Fave Cheat Meal

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Emmy-nominated actress Linsey Godfrey is known for playing Sarah Horton on "Days of Our Lives" and Caroline Spencer in "The Bold and The Beautiful." 

She also starred in the Lifetime movie "Deadly Runway" opposite Joshua Hoffman (who now plays RJ Forrester in "The Bold and The Beautiful"). She shared some interesting things about herself.

Linsey's Favorite Movie

Her favorite Disney movie is “The Emperor's New Groove.” “That’s the only one that I can say is my favorite,” she admitted.

NY/NJ Area Event: Axial Theater Presents Free Readings of Five Original Short Plays in Cactus Series Short Play Readings September 27-29, 2024

Axial Theater will present a special evening of five shorts plays selected by Axial Theatre Artistic Director Cady McClain as being "the best" of the year of readings of short plays in the "Cactus Flowers" short play reading series. This event is free and made possible by ArtsWestchester. Following the plays will be a screening of "Robust Admixture", a short film based on the work of poet BK Fisher starring members of the Axial Theater and special guests. It will take place 9/27, 9/28 and 9/29 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Pleasantville, New York. Visit AxialTheater.org. for complete details or read on.

NY/NY Event: The Joan's Joy Foundation Highlighting Child Safety Holds Free Event in Hillsdale, NJ 9/28/2024: Activities, Entertainment, Music, Butterflies, Balloons and more Highlight What Can Be Done for Children

Learn ways to keep your child safe! The Joan's Joy Foundation is holding it's 10th Annual Safety Fest on Saturday, September 28th in Hillsdale, NJ at the Train Station on Broadway from 2pm-5pm. The safety fest, which will include exhibits, entertainment (by the guitarist from the band the Misfits), the opportunity to make a child safety kit, raffles, a butterfly release, face painting, balloons and more is held in honor of a local girl, Joan D'allesandro, who was brutally murdered after delivering Girl Scout Cookies in the 1970's. Since then her family has turned tragedy into some triumph through the foundation and enacting laws which keep child killers in jail. There is no fee to enter the event. 

The Story of Joan:

On April 19, 1973, Rosemarie D'Alessandro's life was irrevocably changed when her seven-year-old daughter, Joan, was sexually assaulted and brutally murdered by a neighbor while delivering Girl Scout cookies. This heartbreaking crime stunned the suburban community of Hillsdale, New Jersey, and captured the nation's attention, leading to a reevaluation of child safety measures.

Feel Good Interview Series: Ian Harding of "Pretty Little Liars", Hallmark's "The Magic of Lemon Drops," "Ghosts of Christmas Always" & More - 10 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Ian Harding is known for playing the lead role of Ezra Fitz in the hit drama series "Pretty Little Liars."

He also starred in the Hallmark holiday film "Ghosts of Christmas Always" opposite Kim Matula.

Most recently, Harding starred opposite Lyndsy Fonseca in "The Magic of Lemon Drops" on the Hallmark Channel. The synopsis of this new rom-com is: When Lolly's aunt gives her three magical lemon drops, she gets to experience what her life would have been like if she had made different choices and lived those unfulfilled dreams.

Harding shared 10 interesting things about himself.

NY/NJ Event: BergenPAC Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary Gala with a Concert by Diana Ross - Lori Stokes, Robert C. Garrett, Aleta and Rich Taylor All to be Honored, Nina Pineda to Host

 Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), a prominent performing arts center in northern New Jersey, is gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary with an unforgettable gala that will feature a special performance by the legendary Diana Ross. Diana Ross, a renowned global icon, will deliver a captivating performance in an intimate exclusive setting. Recognized for her significant contribution to The Supremes and her highly successful solo career, she will showcase her timeless hits including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "I'm Coming Out," “Reach Out and Touch” and so much more.  Tickets for both the Gala and the concert, or only concert tickets, can be purchased at bergenPAC.org.

Feel Good Interview Series: Ryan McPartlin of Chuck and TV Movies: 10 Things to Know about Him - Including How He Looks at his Life Right Now and What Actress He Would Like To Work With

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Actor Ryan McPartlin is known for playing Devon “Captain Awesome” Woodcomb in the action-comedy series “Chuck,” as well as Hank Bennett in the ’00s daytime drama “Passions.”

Most recently, he starred in the Hallmark rom-com “A Very Vermont Christmas,” the Lifetime movie “Amish Affair,” and the Passionflix film “Wallbanger.” He and his wife, Danielle, run Plate Therapy.

McPartlin went on to share 10 things about himself.

Feel Good Interview Series: Actor/Former Football Player Blue Kimble of '"Ruthless" - 10 Things to Know About Him Including Who His Dream Acting Partner Would Be

By: Markos Papadatos

Actor, model, and former football player Blue Kimble shared some interesting and fun things about himself.

He is known for playing Sawyer in the Urban Movie Channel drama series "Monogamy," as well as Andrew in the BET+ primetime drama "Ruthless," which was created by Tyler Perry.

Kimble also had a recurring role in the Starz drama series, "P-Valley" from 2020 to 2022. In 2023, he was cast in the second season of BET+ drama series, "The Black Hamptons."

NY/NJ Area Event: Sea.Hear.Now Festival at Asbury Park Features Bruce Springsteen, Free Activities, Food, Music and More

The Sea.Hear.Now Festival is back in Asbury Park for the sixth time starting on September 14th. The weekend, in the coastal haven on Asbury Park NJ on the Jersey Shore is filled with live music - this year with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Noah Kahn and many more as well as at several iconic venues. There are also a ton of other exhibits and activities to keep you busy, from, professional surfing, boardwalk-wide art activations, yoga and more. Plus you get all the attractions and food of the world-famous boardwalk. Some of the concerts sold out very quickly, so check the website as to what music and activities are available. Visit: 

https://apboardwalk.com/news/2024/09/06/sea-hear-now-local-guide-2024/

Bergen County CASA For Children (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Celebrates with a Golf and Pickleball Fundraiser to Help Foster Kids at Edgewood Country Club on September 30, 2024

Bergen County CASA is excited to announce it is  reprising its very popular Golf outing on September 30, 2024. This year, due to popular demand, Pickleball has been added to the event. Bergen County Casa recruits, screens and trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected foster children. To purchase a ticket, please visit the website, www.BergenCASA.org or call 201-336-7520 for more information. 

NY/NJ Event: Visions and Pathways Holds Golf Fundraiser & Dinner to Build Housing for Youth - Al Cole, Eric Murdock, Larry Kinsler and Anthony Avent to Appear

Visions and Pathways, a non-profit out of NJ, provides help, care and housing for older neglected youth. As part of their Bridge House Campaign to build new housing for the youth, they are having their first annual Golf Outing. To kick off this fundraiser, they are honoring Al Cole, award-winning champion boxer/actor and All-American Basketball player and motivational speaker Eric Murdock. They will be joined by Larry Kinsler, director of Football Operations and Anthony Avent, former professional basketball player. The event will take place on September 9, 2024 at the Basking Ridge Country Club starting at 9am with a dinner reception at 5pm.

Join them for a day of golf or just a dinner mingling with the honorees, guests and the team for Visions and Pathways. For more information and tickets visit: https://visionsandpathways.org/

Brad Forenza Drops Final Episodes of Award-Winning Scripted Podcast "Around the Sun" - New Episodes Star Gretchen Cryer, Joe Gilford and Sarah Saltzberg

The final episodes of Around the Sun, the scripted, anthology audio drama series created by Brad Forenza and presented via the Broadway Podcast Network, are now available for listening “wherever you get your podcasts.”

Around the Sun: Artists Within is a series epilogue featuring the voice acting talents of three celebrated writer-performers and theater makers. They are: Gretchen Cryer, whose work with Nancy Ford garnered a Drama Desk Award for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac and a Grammy nomination for I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road; Joe Gilford, whose Drama Desk-nominated play, Finks, is both a cautionary tale of political repression and an homage to his transcendent parents, Jack Gilford and Madeline Lee Gilford; and Sarah Saltzberg, a Drama Desk winner for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, most recently on the boards for her contributions to Gettin’ the Band Back Together. 

Stream via the Broadway Podcast Network (https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/around-the-sun), “wherever you get your podcasts,” and via the show’s website (www.AroundTheSunPodcast.com).