Check out this new episode of On The Flipside, hosted from Atlanta. It features a couple events from New Orleans Saints Leigh Torrence’s SWAY Foundation weekend as well as a feature on the Slam Girls and a Florida Panthers Ice Dancer! http://ontheflipsidetv.com
Let’s Talk About “Saxx”
Jazz and Music fans, check out this feature I did on Jon Saxx. You might catch him playing the national anthem at Miami HEAT games and he’s also toured with Anthony Hamilton and Montell Jordan too! I interviewed him at the cute Ginger Bay Cafe in Hollywood, Florida. You can visit his site at http://jonsaxx.com
Fuerza Bruta
“Fuerza Bruta” is getting lots of notice in Miami. The best way to explain it is, it’s a SHOW…music, dance, imagination, real life, just very CREATIVE! It is from Argentina and has traveled the world… Last week I was lucky enough to be part of it, well sort of…I got an exclusive chance to learn the “mylar” portion of the show with cast members. It’s basically sliding and floating around in a shallow pool of water with a clear bottom so the audience looks up at you – they even put me in official “Fuerza Bruta” costume! 😀 Let me tell you…that was CRAZY!! It was very intimidating since I saw the show prior to my participation and didn’t know what to expect, but the ladies put me at ease and showed me how to flow and push my hips to glide along in the water! The funniest part was having to put my face in the water and open my eyes…I just kept thinking…I’m wearing contacts! haha Then all that falling and smashing against the mylar floor to make noise. I think I got a little whiplash with a headache, since I’m not used to falling on my face and it is pretty intense when it’s all new to you! All in all it was so much fun and I felt very privileged to be the only press person to experience it first hand…plus it is a great, FUN show..I highly recommend it! http://fuerzabruta.com
Blok TV
I posted a couple weeks ago about being a special guest host for BlokTV out of NYC while they were visitng South Florida…well, here’s the video for my interviews at Ace Hood’s “Ruthless” album release signing at Best Buy in Pembroke Pines. Check out Ace Hood, Def Jam South’s DJ Khaled and WEDR’s Lorenzo “Ice Tea” Thomas!
Hard Rock’s Got Talent
This week I had the pleasure of judging a talent show featuring employees at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Fl at “Paradise Live”…I was the guest “celebrity” judge! At any rate, I had a great time…lots of singers and a comedian. They really went all out with costuming and props and what I learned is that the Hard Rock helps all the particpants out with whatever they need to make their act as best they can…costumes, props, music, etc…
I think I was the “simon” of the bunch went it came to scoring…lol But, I think after judging and hosting, even participating in numerous dance/cheer competitions, pageants, etc… I definitely have high standards…and I think my judgement is right on!
Anyway, the productionwas well-organized, they even had “Beetlejuice” as a co-host.
From here, the winners of each of the regional Hard Rock’s will all come back in a couple weeks to compete for a grand prize..yes it’s CASH!!! Not bad, sort of makes me want to work at the Hard Rock, although I probaly wouldn’t be entering a talent show, but it is such a nice thing that they do for their employees.
Anyhow, I’ll be hosting the next competition..it’s probably better because deciding who wins the big bucks can be stressful! BTW..that’s me and Carlos – Hard Rock Sacurrrrrity!!
RUTHLESS
I stopped by Best Buy in Pembroke Pines Tuesday for Ace Hood’s “Ruthless” Album release signing. I brought my friends from NYC and Blok TV, so they could show some Florida some love! ha…I’m so Bay Area..but I rep the south too! I haven’t heard the whole album yet, but I definitely love his new single “Champion” featuring Jazmine Sullivan and Rick Ross.
I interviewed the man of the hour…Ace Hood…
“We The Best” – DJ Khaled…
… and Lorenzo “Ice Tea” Thomas from 99 Jamz…look out for the interviews coming soon to http://bloktv.com
I also got “caught up” with Torch from Triple C – Police Line DO NOT CROSS! 🙂 All photos courtesy of Michael Newton.
Beaches – T and C
I was lucky enough to attend the Grand Opening for the new Italian Village at the Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos…there were a few stars in the crowd and I got to hang out and talk to them…and enjoy all the resort had to offer too!! It’s an all-inclusive “family” resort, with something for everyone…from Sesame Street to fine dining, waterslides to suite accomodations…good times for sure!!
