Porn Star Ron Jeremy Suffers Heart Aneurysm and Undergoes Surgery

Ron Jeremy underwent heart surgery after being hospitalized due to an aneurysm near his heart.  Jeremy’s rep, Mike Esterman, told Fox411 that the adult film star’s surgery went smoothly and is now resting with complete privacy and no visitors.  Earlier, TMZ reported that Jeremy began experiencing severe chest pains Tuesday afternoon and drove himself to the hospital.  [...]

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In the Middle of Taylor Swift and Harry Styles

I must admit my Magpies, that I was stunned to find myself in the middle of the Taylor Swift-Harry Styles break up, but alas I was!  Everyone in the industry, knows my admiration for Taylor, her talent, her charity work and the fact that she allowed Gertrude to get a photo with her backstage at [...]

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Chanel Ryan – Taking on Hollywood!

Chanel Ryan is an American Model/Actress who is taking the industry by storm and it’s no secret why. She has worked with such legendary actors as Gary Sinise, Mare Winnengham, Matt Lucas and Bill Murray. Her onscreen talents are one thing, while her looks are another, but it’s next to impossible not to notice that [...]

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Katty Pleasant of Zero Cool – Exclusive Interview

Katty Pleasant and Nick Benik of the band  Zero Cool, just may have crossed over into the realm of real celebrity. Having just won Perez Hilton’s ‘Can you Sing’ contest doing a cover of Pink’s “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)”and being thrust into the international spotlight they may have hit a home run right out [...]

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Sean Garrett – Exclusive from Miami!

Atlanta born music mogul Sean ‘the Pen’ Garrett is a legend in the industry for his 17 #1 records. A stst that puts him on par with such legendary artists as the Beatles and Elvis. His touch in the studio has earned him the nickname ‘the Pen’ from Jay Z, for his song writing prowess. [...]

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Frankie Banali Exclusive Interview – Quiet Riot to Rock Boca

LA based Quiet Riot is a part of music history. The first metal band to hit #1 on the charts in 1983, they started the metal revolution that with the help of MTV started a wave that still continues today. Even though the genre fell off in the 90’s with the onset of the Grunge [...]

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Enter Sasha Gradiva – From Russia with Music

Sasha Gradiva has landed stateside. The Moscow born Russian singer, songwriter, performer and fashion fanatic is ready to take the US by storm after her success in Europe with her solo albums “Sasha” and “Say My Name with Love.” In addition to gracing the covers of European Vogue and Cosmopolitan, Gradiva’s debut solo album, self-titled [...]

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Snooki is Pregnant? What Took So Long?

“Jersey Shore” fans: Prepare for a tiny spinoff. Rumors are swirling that Nicole “Snooki” Polizziis pregnant. Sources tell the New York Post that the guidette is expecting her first child with boyfriend Jionni LaValle. Apparently, the 24-year-old has been taking notes from the Kardashian family and wants to “bankroll her mommy-to-be status into becoming ‘the next Kourtney Kardashian.’” The [...]

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Sean Young Arrested at Post-Oscars Party!

Cue the file footage! Sean Young arrested at post Oscar’s bash. The only thing missing here was George Michaels, who wasn’t arrested to the amazement of many. Young made sure that most of the drama happened off-camera at the 84th Academy Awards and the party that followed. What better way to get back in the [...]

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Bret Michaels Rocks the Hard Rock Live!

Bret Michaels rocked out to a near capacity crowd at the Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida Saturday Night. Looking fit and with more energy than ever, Michaels hit the stage hard with the Poison hit  ”Talk Dirty to Me” and never let up. He promised a party and man [...]

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Porn Star Ron Jeremy Suffers Heart Aneurysm and Undergoes Surgery

Posted by insidecelebrities on January 31st, 2013

Ron Jeremy underwent heart surgery after being hospitalized due to an aneurysm near his heart. 

Jeremy’s rep, Mike Esterman, told Fox411 that the adult film star’s surgery went smoothly and is now resting with complete privacy and no visitors. 

Earlier, TMZ reported that Jeremy began experiencing severe chest pains Tuesday afternoon and drove himself to the hospital. 

In addition to his adult film career, Jeremy appeared on “The Surreal Life,” “Tosh.O” and “Chappelle’s Show” and has a cameo in the upcoming film “Skum Rocks!”

In the Middle of Taylor Swift and Harry Styles

Posted by insidecelebrities on January 15th, 2013

I must admit my Magpies, that I was stunned to find myself in the middle of the Taylor Swift-Harry Styles break up, but alas I was!  Everyone in the industry, knows my admiration for Taylor, her talent, her charity work and the fact that she allowed Gertrude to get a photo with her backstage at the opening of the West Mall in London.

So I along with everyone was thrilled that she had started a blossoming relationship with Harry Styles of One Direction. Even though Styles is not English per se, his Irish blood makes this more of a hometown win for the area and we were pleased enough with that.

But then things turned cross quickly, with Taylor leaving young Harry alone in the British Tortulas and flying back to the United States

I immediately put a call into Taylor asking what happened. And as Taylor often does, she tweets her answer to me as she did yesterday. “Back in the studio. Uh oh…”

I had a scheduled appointment with Harry for a piece on One Direction I am writing for the ‘Guardian’ and brought this subject up with him. Apparently the scheduling was crossed and I arrived late at the Ritz in London, but I did get to see Harry in the lobby and shouted a few questions at him.

Harry was quite adamant that he was not to blame, that Taylor spoke of ‘strange things’ such as antiques and dolls. That he felt it was all over his head. That he was a simple Irish lad and her words made him feel ‘confused.’

I told him to be a gentleman, to keep his head straight as Taylor is a good girl with millions of fans.

I asked him what happened and he told me ‘nothing’. He went on off the record to say he was not someone to kiss and tell, but that there wasn’t enough kissing and he would leave it at that.

Hopefully Harry will heed my advice and move on as there was a bevy of young beauties outside the hotel in London where we met. He smiled and waved as he disappeared into the throng.

Nigel Pandomonium
nigel@usrockstarmagazine.com

Chanel Ryan – Taking on Hollywood!

Posted by insidecelebrities on January 9th, 2013

Chanel Ryan is an American Model/Actress who is taking the industry by storm and it’s no secret why. She has worked with such legendary actors as Gary Sinise, Mare Winnengham, Matt Lucas and Bill Murray. Her onscreen talents are one thing, while her looks are another, but it’s next to impossible not to notice that breathtaking smile.

You’ve seen Chanel in the Universal film “BASEketball”, Rick Sloan’s “Hobgoblin’s 2″ and Spike TV’s “Manswers” but most important, she has three films soon to be released.

“Skum Rocks” narrated by Alice Cooper, “Small Apartments” from legendary director Jonas Akerlund, and “Bad Kids Go To Hell” based on the best selling graphic comic of the same name will be in theaters December 7, 2012.

It that’s not enough, her images have graced the pages of FHM, Maxim and Playboy. She is one of the most popular Benchwarmer Trading Card Models and she produces her own “CHANEL” Swimsuit Calendars!!

Chanel has modeled for Anheuser Busch, Fredrick’s Of Hollywood and Harley Davidson Swimwear to name a few. She’s appeared in over 30 national commercials including Audi, Coke, Del Taco, Miller Lite, Pepsi and Wet & Wild Cosmetics.

Oh, and she’s an avid animal rights activist

IC: THE FILM “SKUM ROCKS!” HAS A LOADED CAST. WHAT IS YOUR PART IN THE MOVIE?

CR: Yes it’s true! “Skum Rocks!” is narrated by Alice Cooper. It has cameos from legendary musicians, A-list actors, Victoria Secret models and Reality Stars. It even has a cameo from Kevin Bacon! According to “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” I have a Bacon number of one! LOL! I play Ashley X the disgruntled ex-girlfriend of the bands lead singer Hart Baur.

IC: TELL US ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING PROJECTS

CR: I have three films coming out! “Bad Kids Go To Hell” starring Judd Nelson will be in theaters December 7th. “Skum Rocks” is a rockumentary spoof about the real life band “Skum”. And “Small Apartments” from one of my favorite directors of all time Jonas Akerlund stars Matt Lucas. My main focus is on acting and film but I am still modeling if the job is something I am interested in. My images appear regularly on magazine covers and layouts around the world.

IC: WHAT’S COMING UP NEXT?

CR: I have a couple of films in the works and am getting more and more into producing. The beginning of the year I am shooting a horror/crime film called “Twisted” in Texas. Without spoiling the plot It’s based on a true story and is very disturbing. Late spring I’m working on a film called “Crimson Saints” it deals with racism in a small town. It’s my first feature I am coming on not only as lead actress but also producer.

IC: WE GOTTA ASK … WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE?

CR: I’m a rocker! I especially love old school rock & roll. I’m kinda stuck in the 70′s. The Rolling Stones are my all time favorite band! AC/DC are up there!

IC: ANY LAST WORDS?

CR:  I’d like to give a shout out to all the homeless, unwanted and unloved animals. That being said please spay & neuter your pets. If you are thinking of getting a pet for Christmas please adopt. There are thousands of amazing animals at the shelters who need your help. Be part of the solution, not the problem and help put an end to homeless animals.

IC: WHERE CAN OUR READERS FIND YOU ONLINE:

CR: Here are my links. Go check me out and check out the movies! They are great!

www.IMDB.me/chanelryan

http://www.chanelryan.com/

https://twitter.com/ChanelRyan

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chanel-Ryan/117559296634

Look for me in “BAD KIDS GO TO HELL” in theaters December 7, 2012! as well as  appearing Upcoming films “SMALL APARTMENTS” & “SKUM ROCKS”

“Repulsive” A New Local Film in Miami by Award Winning Director Agatino Zurria Starring Actress Diana Laura.

Posted by insidecelebrities on November 17th, 2012

Q- Agatino please tell us why you decide to write a film about such a delicate and taboo subject like rape?

A- Few things are as repulsive for men and women alike as a rape. It means your will is being violated. And it is not just a physical issue, where someone forces himself on someone else, but it most importantly influences our strength and self respect.

It is of common knowledge that for a situation like this to happen, there must be a perpetrator and a victim. The first one has a plan and uses the surprise factor to enhance his physical strength to achieve his results. The victim, on the other hand, usually reacts submissive to this unforeseen event and always pays the consequences personally or socially. In this respect, laws are still very weak in determining the …of a rape and consequently don’t have an effective corrective measure, basically because there is no way to prevent it.

Repulsive is a film about what it is that a person feels and the reaction when faced with this event, and how the human body finds the way to shut the whole thing off!

Living in Miami, and knowing there’s a large population without legal documents, I find it intriguing to think something like this could happen to someone who doesn’t legally exist and is trying very hard to build a life out of known waters.

Q- Tell us about Actress Diana Laura and why you decided to cast her for the Lead Role?

A- For long, actress, entrepreneur and animal activist Diana Laura and I have discussed the possibility of working together in a project. So I took a story I had in the back of my mind and wrote it having Diana Laura always as the lead. It is because of this, because of Diana Laura’s physical strength and exuberance that I named this character Alexandria. At the same time, I wrote the character of Jodi Mae based on a dear friend of mine, but always thinking of Donnie Kent for it. I can’t imagine what I would have done if both of them had turned the parts down. When I have an actor in mind, I feel like it is wrong that another actor takes over.

Q- Can you please share with us a little more about your career and previous films?

A- This will be my 5th short film. My second film (INTERVIEW ME) won three awards at the Miami Life Awards 2011 (Best Short Film, Best Director and best Actress), my third film (LA MESA ESTA SERVIDA) won Best In Show and Best Actress at the “I’m Not Gonna Move To L.A.” series promoted by the Indie Film Club Miami, as well as achievement awards for Best Director and Producer at the WITAM 2012, and is now official selection at the Miami Short Film Festival 2012 (Nominated for Best Local Short Film and Best Film in the Festival). Right now I am in the midst of the pre-production of my first feature, but the prospect of working with the talents of Diana Laura, Donnie Kent, Sean Patrick Kennedy Hill, among others is very attractive, and to tell you the truth, I love short films. They go right to the point, they find creative ways to tell a story and you’re not stuck with long expositions and secondary stories that don’t really have anything to do with the main idea. If you see the immense variety of film festivals and now the access to internet platforms that promote short films, you can clearly see that there is a second coming for short films in the entertainment business, especially now that technology makes it easier for new filmmakers to put their ideas in the can.

The basic idea of REPULSIVE is that there’s no such thing as a legitimate rape, and that we are able to choose whether to be victims or to stand out strong and fight for our own integrity against the odds. We start filming in December and I am submitting it to several Film Festivals including the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France. 

Bobby Newcastle

Carole Wood Shining in Florida

Posted by insidecelebrities on October 5th, 2012

The sun has often seemed to shine on actress Carole Wood which explains her genuine sunny personality and passion for life. 

A native of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, this Southern Belle’s roots were firmly planted in the world of dance and performing on stage before her desire to move into film acting after the birth of her son in 2004. Landing several lead roles in student films, she decided to hit the other side of the camera enrolling at the Miami film school in 2010. Already having completed a B.S degree in Communications from Kennesaw State University in 1997, Carole said “Education is a lifelong process and it is never too late to go back to school.” 

A former NFL Pro Bowl cheerleader for the Atlanta Falcons, the blond hair, blue eyed Wood signed on as Cheerleading Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and helped the team earn top honors as Best NFL Cheer Squad in 1998 from Pro Football Weekly magazine. It was with the NFL where Carole got her first real taste at stardom working alongside music giants Shania Twain, MC Hammer, Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, Santana and Shaggy during team choreography sessions and performances. 

Carole currently stars in the comedy sitcom ‘,’ a fish-out-of-water story about a Georgia Southern Belle who gets divorced and relocates to an all Latin community in Miami. Self written, the story has a southern twang and salsa twist that is full of belly laughs, according to Carole. 

A Florida resident who experienced the ‘dimpled chad’ drama first hand, Carole was thrilled to have been cast as Tipper Gore in HBO’s original movie “Recount”. She is an award winning actress having been featured in several independent films, commercials, hosted several television shows and performed in community theater. 

Carole credits having a natural instinct for comedic timing towards her general outlook on life. “I try not to take life too seriously because none of us are getting out alive,” she laughs.  A challenging early childhood gave Carole survival skills that would later in life become valuable in her acting career. She claims “When you can find a reason to make someone smile, it becomes much more important than the reason someone else made you cry. Empathy is something I am very thankful to have been born with. Focusing on other people, helping other people and having those thoughts come from deep inside your heart can not be taught. I don’t care how many acting classes you take. If you don’t genuinely care about other people and what they need you are robbing yourself of amazing moments in life and in scenes.” 

Although she has a passion for transforming into a variety of different characters, she prefers comedic roles. “I love to spend the long hours required on the set or stage having fun,” she says.  “I like to make people smile, not cry. Unless, of course, that they are laughing so hard the tears are flowing.” 

Carole is philanthropically active within her local community, supporting a myriad of South Florida non-profit organizations . Her personal life includes a loving husband and raising two children in a community just west of Ft. Lauderdale.

We are proud of Carole’s Success and can’t wait to see more of her projects!

Diana Laura

Actress Diana Laura Taking over Miami.

Posted by insidecelebrities on September 11th, 2012

 

She is an Actress, Mother, Artist, Socialite, Entrepreneur, President of Women in the Arts, Esthetician, Animal Advocate,Humanitarian, Philanthropist, Showhost and ex-Playboy bunny. With all these titles we only wonder when do you sleep Mrs. Diana Laura?

 

“Haha! I really don’t sleep much. We only have a limited amount of time in this planet so we have to take advantage of it! Life is too short.” Says Diana.

 

She’s got a cool beauty and poise redolent of Sophia Loren with a touch of  class Katharine Hepburn-style. The actress that always shows  astounding grace was recently awarded as top women in Fashion in Miami by Fashion Designer Viviana Gabeiras.

 

It all shows that Diana Laura is so much more than a very pretty face. Finally, Miami is ready to listen and not just look.

 

Patrick Dimitri: Actresses usually don’t have very much to say, and they’re very guarded. But you seem to actually have a good time being interviewed.

 

Diana Laura: Don’t forget: I’m an actress. You know what? To be completely honest, it’s a very awkward and weird business. It’s one of those things where it’s almost like when you go on a first date. There’s a way you want to come across. You want to show the best of you. But the truth starts to come out sometimes.

 

The Puertorrican-Argentinea actress also opened up on racism in the entertainment industry. “What makes it frustrating is when a director or a studio head doesn’t see me for the same part that they’ll see, let’s say, an american actress for,” she said. It’s like, ‘No, we want more of an American type of girl.’ And it’s like, America has opened up. I’m an American girl, born and raised.” I can play with my accent and make it work and my looks are not the typical Latina looks but still, she insists, being Puertorrican/Argentinean is “not as difficult as it is being an Asian girl.”

 

Diana’s latest projects include a part in the movie Runner Runner , filmed in Puerto Rico where she played Detective Sandra Leon among the actors Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake . She also participated in the movie Warm Bodies a Zombie film which release date is February 2013. She Played Leonor in the Spanish film “La noche anuncia la aurora” and had a cameo in the Film “End Of Watch” next to Jake Gyllenhaal where she played a cop. The Puertorrican actress was a part of the Movie Split directed by Jonathan Vinazza which won the Miami 48 hrs Film Festival. She also graced the sets of local projects in Miami such as “Caught in the Middle”, “Casa de mi Padre” in Mexico.

 

Patrick Dimitri: What about your upcoming projects?

 

Diana Laura: My upcoming projects are “Oye Brother” a local movie in Miami.  “The Jumping Rocks” which will be filming in Italy and a few more project that I can’t talk about yet. I am also doing the 3rd annual Women in the Arts this year in which we will honor the entertainment industry.  This year will be bigger that ever! We expect lots of Celebrities, Media and fans and it will be at Club Privet at the Gulfstream Racetrack and Casino in Hallandale Florida. We have some amazing nominees and sponsors. I would like to cordially invite you all! Please go to our website to purchase your tickets www.womenintheartsMiami.com

 

Diana also shared with us that she is working on a new Art collection inspired in the NFL and the unveiling of the collection will be in October 2012. More details soon!

 

She also wanted us to mention that as her chores as a humanitarian she will be a part of the committee hosting the 5th Annual Charity Glow in the Dark Golf Tournament and Party which benefits children, adolescents, and families affected by Autism, Aspergers, ADHD and related disorders. Tickets for this event can be purchased at For more information about this wonderful event, please visit our website at www.aefgolf.org. Check out our sponsors, photos, and auction.

 

And her other Philanthropist project is Teri’s 5th Annual Halloween Extravaganza on Saturday, October 13th, 2012. A charity event to benefit God’s Innocent Angels for RETT Syndrome and tickets On Sale NOW: http://halloweencircus.eventbrite.com/

 

 

 

Picture credits : Stacy O’nell

 

Make up Artist: Elisa Lipsky “Bombshell Makeovers”

 

Interview by Patrick Dimitri

 


 

They Still Make that Music

Posted by insidecelebrities on August 18th, 2012

Chris Scum

 Coming up in the 80’s, I of course listen to a great deal of music from that era and before, especially Punk rock and 80’s hardcore. I still listen to a lot of 90’s “alternative” although out of all Genre’ labels that is my least favorite.

    I for one am so fucking sick of going to youtube, clicking on a Rolling Stones or CCR song and seeing all the top comments being something to the nature of “God, I wish they still made music like this!”

First off, who in the Hell are “They”? These comments made usually by 13 to 22 year olds remind me of my Grand Father talking about his 1970’s Plymouth, “They just don’t make em like this no more, son!”

I assume when they speak of “They” they’re almost certainly referring to whatever dribble is oozing out of top 40 radio or being infrequently spun on MTV, which I choose to call non-MTV and haven’t watched regularly since the early 90’s. So really I have no idea what music is popular now. I know all the names but I can sincerely say I have never heard a complete Lady GA GA or Justin Bieber song.

We live in such age of technology that I don’t have to hear that puke any longer. I remember sitting by the stereo or riding in a car wishing for the new good song to come on, but if you’re doing that now you’re gonna be waiting awhile. That’s why so many radio stations are now classic rock stations or talk radio. However I assure you whatever Genre’, Sound, or Style of music “they” used to make someone is in their garage or band room creating as I type and it’s not that hard to find.

If kids can ply the game controllers out of their hands, their asses off the couch in most cities there are these places called clubs. Usually there are at least a few that offer live music (That’s where actual musicians get onstage and play their instruments) WOW! What a concept, I lie to you not, it happens. In most cities you can find what ever “Genre” of music you’re seeking without too much difficulty. You can always pick up a local rag (alternative Newspaper) or even look in the entertainment section of your city paper.

If venturing outside the comfort zone of your bed room or parents bed room seems to frightening or trying, you certainly know the internet. You know, face book, youtube, My Space yea that thing a lot of you play video games on, there’s music on there.

One of my personal favorites is called CD BABY.COM  because, well that’s where I sell my music (one of the many sites, actually) but I use CD BABY as a sort of headquarters. What’s cool about this and most online music stores is you can list some music like “They” used to make and it will bring up similar, perhaps newer bands so you don’t have to keep listening to the same songs you’re grand father did. You might even find someone you like better than those same old G.B.H. and Minor Threat albums. Maybe not, but at least it will be something new.

Besides CD BABY there’s also Rhapsody, Amazon, Spotify, EMusic, ITunes, and another favorite of mine Interpunk.com

There are endless online radio stations. Do a Google or Yahoo search for online Punk Stations, Online rock Stations, online Alternative stations. That way you can hear the tired old ones “They” made mixed in with new and exciting bands! I promise kids, there’s something out there you will like!

Christopher Scum

Chris Scum is the founder and lead singer of the Knoxville based band “The Dirty Works” and is a music columnist for Insidecelebrities.com. Look for his columns weekly .

Katty Pleasant of Zero Cool – Exclusive Interview

Posted by insidecelebrities on August 12th, 2012

Zero Cool’s Katty Pleasant

Katty Pleasant and Nick Benik of the band  Zero Cool, just may have crossed over into the realm of real celebrity. Having just won Perez Hilton’s ‘Can you Sing’ contest doing a cover of Pink’s “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)”and being thrust into the international spotlight they may have hit a home run right out of the box. The band have been writing, recording and performing together in various projects since 2006. Located on the Space Coast in Satellite Beach,Florida,  the two record together throughout the week in Benik’s studio. Benik is a graduate from SAE Recording school in NYC and created his beachside studio earlier this year.

When the two aren’t recording, Pleasant sings in a wildly popular 80s cover-party band called Katty Shack. Zero Cool is debuting an all new show, and line-up in December to promote their upcoming EP. They recently added guitarist Adrian Martinez to the mix in order to perform live as a 3 piece.

IC: Tell us about the Perez Hilton contest, how did you get involved?

KP: I was just browsing his site one day and ran across his post for video submissions. I had seen them before but never thought too much of it, but had the time with a rare weekend off from shows so we decided to do it.

IC: How long did it take you to do the song and video?

KP: It took us that weekend to record and film. Once we start something we go straight for it. Great work ethic the two of us have.

IC: Any idea you would win?

KP: No idea at all. Never really crossed my mind. You never know what people are looking for, and being involved in the music industry for a while now, you know that nothing is ever a guaranteed thing, even when you have full confidence in yourself. We didn’t put too much stock in it, we just had fun doing the project. Grabbed a few beers, pressed record and the tape roll. .

IC: Any contact with Perez himself?

KP: One of our friends tweeted Perez, and I guess he wrote back that he loved the video which was cool. I would love to speak with him, so Perez ‘give me a call!’ (Laughs)

IC: Cool Zero is an original band, when did that start up?

KP: Our band started up about 3 years ago, and we had one show. Nick moved to NYC and I started work with other producers, projects etc. But we are back in the saddle now, we are finishing our original album in the studio, with a full new debut show in December in Satellite Beach.

IC: So the two of you basically did everything?

KP: We did everything for the song, and Sean Benik, Nick’s brother, filmed and edited the video. Sean travels all over the world to film professional surfing. He is in Argentina now, or Antarctica who knows with that guy. He is a talented filmmaker. Didn’t he do a great job?

IC: Your other band is Katty Shack, tell us about that project.

KP: Katty Shack is my 80s party band, we play every weekend and take it to the max. We try to put a spin on our show and song choices, so we aren’t just your average cover band. As the singer I like make the covers as original as possible, so very cool vibe we put out.

IC: What is your background as a musician as you seem very multifaceted – singing / songwriting and arranging. Any studies with all of that or just innate?

KP: My background started with dance and piano. I danced throughout elementary school through high school, and eventually got into musical theatre, studying classical voice as well. As soon as I graduated high school I began writing and touring in original projects, and from then have written for other artists and films as well as still being a frontman. I met Nick when we started our punk/pop band Fall Term a few years ago. Nick was his high school’s drum captain, and started drumming in original punk projects then as well.

IC: You also sang background on the Skum album ‘Lost at the Circus’  what was that like and how did you get involved in that?

KP: Singing for Skum might be the highlight of my life, they are out of control and working with them is literally the rock star dream…..or nightmare, hard to tell sometimes. Their album is awesome and reminds me of a mix between Poison and the Ramones. I was able to get involved with that band through mutual friends and it has been a blast!

IC: Where do you go from here?

KP: Besides world domination? (laughs) Well Nick and I are in the studio right now recording and working on Zero Cool’s live show with our guitarist Adrian Martinez who is very talented and had success as a frontman for his band School for Heroes in Orlando.

IC: So next 5 years we will see you at the MTV Music Awards?

KP: (Laughs) Yes! I will confess that I have been dusting my mantle off in preparation for all the awards! We work hard and play hard, Zero Cool will be out there!

 

Hart Baur

Meet Alexis Martinez

Posted by Diana Laura on August 12th, 2012

I met Alexis at the set of the movie “Caught in the Middle.” I was impressed with his humbleness and warmth as he offered me a slice of pizza, which of course made me brake my diet!!. He spoke to me about some of his upcoming projects, and after seeing his acting skills on set I decided I needed to share with you guys who is Alexis Martinez.

 Alexis Martinez was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico.  He came to the United States at an early age.  He’s the middle sibling of  seven children of Francisca and Alejandro Martinez.  As a young man, Alexis enjoyed performing for his parents neighbors in the Bronx.  He and his only sister, Nora,  would dress up and put on a variety show for Dona Nanda and Don Beno.  They were also the owners of the Bodega/Restaurant below the apartments on 3rd Avenue.  Alexis attended  the NY Public School system.  In High School he would perform for his drama club at DeWitt Clinton High School and at his junior college, Bronx Community College,  as well.  He received a partial scholarship to study theatre at the then-Westside Repertory Theatre in Manhattan, which was run by Veteran Character Actress Alejandra Rey. It was a small community theatre that put on the classics. After being there for awhile, he moved to Los Angeles in 1976 to be discovered. Although Alexis at the time did it for the passion he had for it, it was only a hobby. He had to manage a regular partime job while doing theatre. After trying for six years to be discovered,  he returned to New York where he worked this time, not as a performer, but as an assistant to the Light Designer for Theatre for the New City in the Village, with several off-off Broadway productions. Years later, after working as a civil servant for the City of New York, he moved to Boca Raton Florida. After 12 years working for a few companies in Florida,  he decided to return to the Arena. Being laid off from the City of Boca did not discourage him; instead he decided to pick up where he left off.  He has worked on local shows such as Burn Notice, The Glades, and, recently, Magic City as well as a handful of movies. He has six Indie films to his credit, all with supporting roles, and five music videos as an onscreen featured performer.  He is waiting to hear from several Film Festivals regarding his last Indie called “Unforgotten” by Director Octavian Onuc.

We truly cannot help to see whats in store for Alexis Martinez, as well as all the other talented and rising individuals that are doing everything in their being to leave their impression on the talent industry that has taken on so much in the past decade. Many artists, musicians, actors, and writers are all rising up to the occasion of reaching that goal of recognition that they deserve, and we as a group do all we can to help those individuals climb to their successes in life.

Andrew King taking Photography to a whole new level!

Posted by Diana Laura on July 25th, 2012

Andrew King was born and raised by a free-spirited hippie, a logical engineer, a militant master of the English language, and a bossy sister.

“I’m a lover of cameras, travel, culture, pho,classic pinups, classic motorcycles, swing & blues music, unsweetened-iced-tea

and all type of expressions.” Continuing, “I am a teacher, competitor, and fanatic of lindy hop…” Andrew King has been working in photography

for over 15 years.

 1-Did your early photographic goals include earning a living from photography, or did it start as a way to express yourself creatively?
Photography was always a hobby as I was originally a 3D Animator/Graphics designer.. that moved over to Video Production.. then 6 months
ago quit it all and settled into still photography only. They are all related and I pull from each skill set I  have to create a final product. My
graphic skills helped in photo post production, video production skills helped with interaction and directing models.

2- Which one item of equipment would you say is the most important to you?
My brain.  :)  We all know that photo gear are just tools to accomplish a final product.  I believe a skilled artist should be able to use multiple
mediums. Granted certain tools make it easier than others… but we are in an age where multiple skill sets are invaluable.

3- How do you describe your photographic style?
I’d like to say adaptable.  When I’m shooting for myself and not a commissioned work, I don’t want to pigeonhole a style; It’s really symbiotic to
mood, the model’s contributions, environment, etc.

4-What kind of equipment do you use?

I’ve got it all.  From “toy” cameras to medium format- I’ll use it all.


5-Who are your influences?
Gosh, I literally am influenced every day!  There are so many great photographers out there now a days that can get their work on the internet.
 I have so many influences by genres, but if my arm were twisted to name a name… 5 words… British fashion photographer John French!
 He was just pure classic, clean, inventive, his shooting was flawless and killer… and I’m jealous of that era of shooters!
6-What projects are you currently working on?

Right now I’ve started a project working title called White- It’s my own exploration of shooting over exposed images.

7-What kind of impression do you hope to leave upon other’s who see your photographs?

Open up your world to a variety of influences and expand your horizons!


8-Are there any photographers who you admire? If so, who are they?

The only photographers I admire are the ones that get inspired and chase that inspiration to its completion, only to head to the next one!


9-Will you ever feel like your work is completed?

HAHAHA…….umm… nope!


10-Define your photography in one sentence.
Improvisational photography….
Pictures by Andrew King
Models: Talina Ilina,  Deanna Elyse Quintana, Actress Diana Laura
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