Flirt with Heather Morris

Attention Gleeks! There are just a few days left to enter for your chance to win Heather Morris' favorite Flirt Cosmetics and a trip to LA to meet and star in an online video with Heather Morris!

Video Entries for the Show Us How You Flirt Contest must be received by 11:59 PM on March 4, 2011.



If you're not a lucky winner, you can always get these new Flirt products exclusively at Kohls for a limited time!

There are New Limited Edition Flirty Eye Enhancing Palettes (.16 oz) for Green, Blue, Brown, and Hazel eyes! Each Palette contains 4 shades, including the base shade.

For example, the Blue Palette has 4 Apply shades; First, apply the Peachy Beige, then Taupe, Deep Plum, and lastly Coppery Bronze. I don't have blue eyes, but I can tell you that I love the shades available for brown eyes! Each Palette is available for $16.



For those who want flirty lips, check out the Flirt High Wattahe Intense & Creamy LipColor (.13 oz, $12) which has such a rich color! I absolutely love how full and rich this LipColor is! I was given "23 Tootsie" which isn't picture above and doesn't quite fit my skin tone - not even in a bold kind of way, but I love mixing LipColors, so I won't have a problem fitting this into my beauty collection.



For those mascara addicts, the New Flirty "All That Lash" Volumizing Mascara is Flirt's boldest mascara yet. It is noticeably thick when you pull the big brush out of the tube and its fibers go in all directions which really helps give your eyes a fuller look. This mascara provides great separation and color (ever had blue or brown mascara?) and while I haven't worn it for 15 hours, that is how long this mascara apparently lasts. the New Flirty "All That Lash" Volumizing Mascara is available for $14.

Valentine's Day is over but that doesn't mean the romance is gone. So heat things up with these new Flirt Cosmetics and look just as good as Glee star, Heather Morris!

Don't forget to watch Glee, Tuesdays at 8/7c on Fox and for more Glee news, check out Gleek Squad Podcast!

Chipotle Is Giving Out Free Burritos To America’s Next Great Restaurant Fans

NBC has teamed up with Chipotle to give out a special offer in support of the series premiere of the new reality competition show, America’s Next Great Restaurant.

One of the judges for this new competition is none other than Chipotle CEO, Steve Ells and he is currently offering one free burrito per person to those who “Like” the show on Facebook!

Update: According to Joe from @ChipotleTweets, this is a buy one get one deal...still a good deal!



Once you like the page, you'll be prompted to watch an exclusive preview of the series and once the video is over, you’ll get your printable coupon to redeem at any Chipotle location until March 6th.

So what are you waiting for? Head on over to like NBC's next great hit series!

America’s Next Great Restaurant Premiere Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 8/7c on NBC.

Renee, The Film Inspired by To Write Love on Her Arms Has Begun Filming

The story that inspired the creation of To Write Love on Her Arms is coming to the big screen in the upcoming film, RENEE and has begun shooting as of February 23, 2011.

To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

“RENEE,” is inspired by the true story of 19 year old Renee Yohe, a young Florida woman on the rocky road to recovery as she struggles with addiction, depression and self-injury.



The film is directed by Nathan Frankowski and stars Kat Dennings (“Thor,” “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist”) as Renee, Chad Michael Murray (“One Tree Hill”) as Jamie Tworkowski, and Rupert Friend (“The Young Victoria,” “Pride & Prejudice”) as David McKenna, a recovering addict who offers his home to Renee as a safe haven. The supporting cast includes Corbin Bleu (“High School Musical”), Mark Saul (“The Social Network,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) and newcomers Will Peltz (“Sugar”) and Juliana Harkavy (upcoming “Dolphin Tale”).

Musical performances in the film will include that of artists Travie McCoy and singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata, among others.

Friend of Renee's and TWLOHA Founder, Jamie Tworkowski worked as a story consultant on the script and some TWLOHA staff worked on the set to dress the TWLOHA office and staff. Interns were extras in the first day of filming.

Since its start in 2006, To Write Love on Her Arms has donated over $850,000 directly into treatment and recovery.

For more information, visit To Write Love on Her Arms.

Book Review - American Idol: The Untold Story By Richard Rushfield

Richard Rushfield goes deeper inside the circus of American Idol than any reporter ever has. Candid interviews with Idol alumni, including Simon Fuller and Simon Cowell shed new light on the show that changed the entertainment industry. Rushfield has had full access to the people who created American Idol, starred in it, and kept it atop the pop culture pyramid. This is the first book to take Americans behind the curtain and tell what has really been happening on the world's most watched and speculated-about stage.

American Idol: The Untold Story by Richard Rushfield is a welcome addition to every American Idol fan collection. This book is the untold story behind Idol that I, among many others had been waiting to find out for years on end.

It starts off telling the lives of Simon Fuller, Simon Cowell, and Nigel Lythgoe before Idol which transitions smoothly into the creation of Pop Idol in the UK. Once Pop Idol is brought to the US, Rushfield details the development of compared to future season can be seen as the loosely organized first season, sharing personal accounts from Season One contestants. The way that Rushfield blends his interviews, his research, and his own accounts (in an unbiased way) on the set and behind the scenes..it is so well done that viewers will be captivated from the moment they finish page one. This book can easily be read in one sitting.

While there is less about the individual season contests than expected, this book is filled with plenty of information for fans who have wanted to know about what went into making this phenomenon. It leaves the reader satisfied, whether a longtime Idol fan or not. Rushfield clearly lays out how the audition process advanced over the seasons, for example with background checks. He also plainly lays out the controversies surrounding those caught in scandals despite the background checks. Some of these victims like, Frenchie Davis did not let their scandal get the best of them, having gone on to play a role in Rent on Broadway...while others such as Corey Clarke cause even producers' eyes to roll when reminiscing on past seasons.

While there were surely many arguments along the way amongst contestants, Rushfield does not discuss any of these negative moments with a gossip mentality. He briefly highlights the tension amongst certain contestants just as much as he highlights the long lasting friendships of others.

What I found to be incredibly fascinating was how Rushfield describes the lack of judge interaction and mentorship with contestants after the first season, or in Paula Abdul's case, after the Corey Clarke scandal. Having not watched any season of American Idol in its entirety, there was so much that came to light for me through reading this book. I was blown away probably more than the judges were with the pleasant surprise of Kelly Clarkson.

Detailing the journeys of the judges, executive producers, and contestants is really just the beginning for Rushfield, as he breaks down the modifications over the season from production design to the show's format, and the introduction of Idol Gives Back among other changes and additions. Ratings and the voting system are explained in a general way - easy for anyone to understand, just as clearly as it is stated that Season 6 was the weakest season (aside from 9) yet Season 6 also had the most amount of successful artists (singers, actors, etc...).

There are some very thought provoking stories shared as well. For one, I must have been under a rock when the press had a field day with the news that Simon Fuller sued Simon Cowell over the creation of X Factor. Rushfield did not mention anything of the sort happening with Lythgoe (So You Think You Can Dance) when Randy Jackson took on America's Best Dance Crew. Perhaps Lythgoe is more open minded than Fuller? I don't know. I also did not get far enough into Seasons 8 and 9 to understand the chemistry between the new judges and the longtime trio, so this was very interesting to finally learn about outside of ridiculous press headlines.

Rushfield also shares a lot about the rules the contestants had to follow off screen and what an eye opener this may be for some. The Idol journey is certainly not as glamorous as it may seem. Actually, the road after Idol is not nearly as glamorous as it may seem for many contestants even in the top 10 hoping to get record deals. In one of the latter chapters of the book, many of the contestants tell Rushfield about living in the Idol bubble, having the time of their lives on tour, but not having much direction or success in the business afterwords along with not being prepared for being publicly recognized and how that affects their ability to shop...or get hired.

The most fascinating untold stories in this book for me seem to be how much the website, Vote for the Worst evolved over the years (whether it impacted the show's votes or not), the salary negotiations (though Randy Jackson's salary is not mentioned once), and Leesa Bellesi, the woman who helped the families of many contestants come to Los Angeles to see and support their loved ones on the Idol journey. And what a journey it has been that American Idol has taken so many on.

Rushfield's interview with Brian Dunkleman seems depressing at first but clearly Dunkleman is content with his life, so it seems there is no reason now to feel sorry for "the man who walked away from a job on American Idol." There is definitely more history given regarding the original judges and more significant contestants from season 6 and under while the new judges, Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres are briefly mentioned. For the amount of time spent discussing Season 1, the film, "From Justin to Kelly" did not get nearly the coverage that I expected. While the book may not 100% explore every area of everything Idol, it does at least mention the successes and failures of all things Idol. The book is
mostly chronological but as it was clearly rushed to print for the premiere of the show's 10th season, there was a bit of repetitiveness. Overall, this book succeeds in telling the untold story of the history of the making of American Idol. With 2 color photo section inserts, this is a fun and informative read that I definitely recommend.

Richard Rushfield, author of American Idol: The Untold Story, for three years has covered American Idol for the Los Angeles Times, writing hundreds of columns and conducting thousands of interviews with cast and crew. He is currently an entertainment columnist for The Daily Beast, a Vanity Fair contributing editor, and author of its long-running "Intelligence Report" column.

American Idol: The Untold Story by Richard Rushfield is in book stores now.

Beauty and Fashion Showcase At Hush Salon This Spring

Calling all beauty and fashion addicts and models!!!

Mark your calendars accordingly as Hush Salon will be hosting a Beauty and Fashion Showcase in Burlington, New Jersey on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 3-5pm featuring all of the latest trends in hair, make up, and clothing!



Female models, the salon will be holding a casting call THIS and NEXT weekend from 6-7pm. Requirements are as follows: Age 15-25, Sizes 0-6.

This is going to be such a fun event, I cannot wait to attend! I hope to see some of you readers there! Make sure to tell your family and friends so they can get the hookup too!

A full service multicultural hair salon, Hush Salon specializes in ethnic hair offering the best beauty has to offer from cuts and color to makeup and brow arching. Their Stylists provide a free personalized one-on-one consultation with every service.

Become a fan of Hush Salon on Facebook and follow Hairstylist/Makeup Artist, Nikki Saffron on Twitter.

Your Highness Movie Premiere May Come To A College Near You

Eventful Inc. and Universal Pictures announced today that for the first time ever, the location for a red carpet movie premiere will be determined by college students!

The two companies are bringing the world premiere of the comedy-adventure Your Highness, starring Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman and Zooey Deschanel to a college campus this Spring!

College students have until March 20, 2011 to Demand that their college becomes the one to roll out the red carpet for the film. Five runner-up colleges will receive free advance screenings of the movie.

Ah, the power of social media! I love it.



Eventful's "Demand it!" service helps a wide range of entertainment partners engage audiences by empowering fans to influence programming decisions, screening locations, cast appearances, and distribution in addition to giving them access to exclusive content, pre-sales, and other unique promotional opportunities.

Your Highness opens on April 8, 2011.

Fivel Stewart At Children's Dream Awards

As Booboo Stewart is currently in Vancouver shooting the latest in the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn...younger sister, Fivel Stewart arrived solo last night to The Children's Dream Awards at Club Nokia in LA.

The gorgeous 14-year old actress wore Armani as she presented one of the many awards of the night. Each year, The Children's Dream Awards presents awards to young celebrities based on their personal and professional achievements, charity work and role modeling. While Fivel was presenting the award this year, it is only a matter of time before she is nominated herself.

She's definitely one to watch. Don't say I didn't tell you!


Photo Credit: Vivian Kilililea

Tyler Perry Will Receive CinemaCon Visionary Award

It has been announced that Tyler Perry will receive the “CinemaCon Visionary Award,” at CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards next month at Caesars Palace Las
Vegas.

Perry has come a long way since his limited church run plays in the late 90s! His films, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea’s Family Reunion, Daddy’s Little Girls, Why Did I Get Married?, Meet the Browns, The Family That Preys, I Can Do Bad All by Myself, Why Did I Get Married Too?, and For Colored Girls are all available on DVD today.


In theaters everywhere on April 22, 2011 is Perry's latest flick, Madea’s Big Happy Family. The film is written and directed by Perry, who also stars as Madea, and her brother Joe. Madea’s Big Happy Family also stars Loretta Devine, Shad “Bow Wow” Moss, David Mann, Cassi Davis, Tamela Mann, Lauren London, Isaiah Mustafa, Rodney Perry, Shannon Kane, Teyana Taylor, and Natalie Desselle Reid. Perry has also signed on to produce Lionsgate upcoming comedy We the Peeples .

Joe Drake, President of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Division states, “Tyler is the very definition of a visionary. He has literally created everything he has based on a vision that was uniquely his, and one that he worked tirelessly to bring to life despite all kinds of barriers. We are so proud to be in business with Mr. Perry, who couldn’t be more deserving of this honor.”

The ceremony is set to take place on Thursday evening, March 31, 2011 in The Colosseum of Caesars Palace. Congratulations Tyler Perry! Well deserved!

CinemaCon will be held March 28-31, 2011 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, CinemaCon and is expected to play host to more than 6,000 motion picture theater industry professionals. Additional information can be found here.

DVD Review: Due Date

Release Date: February 22, 2011
Rating: R
Running Time: 95 minutes

From The Hangover director Todd Phillips, Due Date throws two unlikely companions together on a road trip that turns out to be as life-changing as it is outrageous. Expectant first-time father Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) looks forward to his new child?s due date five days away. As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from Atlanta to be at his wife?s side for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when an encounter with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan on a cross-country trip that will ultimately destroy several cars, many friendships and Peter?s last nerve.

Due Date puts together a very odd pairing of Peter, a mature adult with his flaws and Ethan, an incredibly childish adult with what seems to be mostly flaws. Due to an incident on the airplane, the two end up going on quite a rocky road trip to California from Atlanta - Peter for the birth of his firstborn and Ethan for his acting career. This unexpected path takes realistic ideas as to what could happen on a road trip and then puts a spin on things. These situations include a fight at Western Union, Ethan's drug pick up, and a wrong turn into the Mexican border check point. So while the film is quite predictable, there is still something to appreciate here. The cameos from Juliette Lewis, Dan McBride, and Jamie Foxx also help.

Now while Due Date is a laugh out loud comedy, the amount of comedy and the pace of the comedy did not live up to expectations. There were far more dramatic moments and awkward silences than expected and the character development seemed unfinished. Peter is an uptight guy so it is delightful to see the rare moments when his walls come down...but they are few and far between. Back story on his father is explained but something tells me that's not the only reason, perhaps not the main reason that he is so incredibly uptight. Then there's Ethan. Everything about his lifestyle is questionable in the beginning, middle, and end of the film. What needs to be explained and shown about these characters is really not. For example, there is a very inappropriate and unnecessary moment when the viewers find out how Ethan and his dog fall asleep.

These characters didn't exactly grow into better people in the end. They are the same as they were before they met and seem to be the same when they part ways. By the end of the film, you'll be reminded as to why these characters are likable even though you've just sat through all of the reasons why they're not. Unfortunately, that moment of genuine likability, that positive connection to the characters doesn't carry the film. So ultimately, the idea of this comedy is far greater than the execution. While enjoyable, Due Date had so much more potential. The screenwriters should have spent more time maturing this baby because it came out too soon.



Special Features Exclusively on Blu-ray:
* Complete Two And A Half Men Scene Featuring Ethan Tremblay
* Additional Scenes
* Due Date Action Mash-Up - Compilation of the Physical Comedy
* Due Date Too Many Questions Mash-Up - What Makes Ethan the Most Annoying Guy With Whom You Could Ever Be Stuck In A Car?
* Gag Reel

Due Date is available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand, and for Download today!

DVD Review: Jefferson

Release Date: February 15, 2011
Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 91 minutes

Thomas Jefferson is the most researched, most written about, most referenced, and most quoted of our Founding Fathers. And yet, somehow, he remains the most stubbornly inscrutable. His life is a seemingly impenetrable thicket of contradictions: he enshrined the words “All Men are Created Equal,” and yet was a lifelong slave-owner; he was simultaneously a “man of the people” and the personification of the Virginia aristocrat; he was a die-hard American revolutionary who was also a dedicated lover of European culture and art; he advocated ruthless fiscal responsibility as president, yet his own finances were mired in debt.

As we get set to commemorate him during President’s Day (2/21), embrace and celebrate the third president’s complicated life and legacy in the two-hour HISTORY® documentary, JEFFERSON, arriving on DVD this February. For viewers fascinated with Presidential history, this compelling documentary is the must-see story of a national icon who remains, in historian Joseph Ellis’ memorable phrase, “a great American Sphinx”.

This documentary begins with a re-enactment of Thomas Jefferson's last days in July 1826, Monticello. It is made a point that Jefferson was the principal writer of the Declaration of Independence before talk of his early years starts. Although there is not an awful lot said about his early years. Viewers are told about his birth and there is a brief mention about what it was like for Jefferson to grow up in Central Virginia. Jefferson's educational trek at 16 years old is barely touched upon, as the documentary moves quickly to get to Jefferson's political days. Before getting there though, viewers do become familiar with a brave move he made taking on African American clients probono in his days as a lawyer.

When Jefferson does switch his gears to politics, he becomes the second youngest delegate at Continental Congress, one of his many accomplishments in his early political career. There is a good amount of detail given in regards to Jefferson's political achievements and rough patches...from drafting over 100 bills and being a representative for the US in France to running away when the British invaded Virginia. His presidency is discussed in the last 45 minutes, particularly The Louisiana Purchase which one interviewee describes as when "political reality trumped political theory." The doc doesn't dwell into Jefferson's not so wonderful second term, but instead skips over this period to discuss Jefferson's second and final retirement and building the University of Virginia before his death.

The documentary also explains plainly the playfully rough friendship with John Adams and later the really rough relationship with Alexander Hamilton which among other things led to his leaving the cabinet and leaving
politics the first time.

Not to overlook his personal life, it is shared that very little is known about his wife, Martha who was an accomplished musician, their 2 adult children, and grandchildren. Although it seems that more is known about his second relationship with Sally Hemings, whom he had six children with. The topic of Jefferson's close relationships with a few of the 135 slaves that he inherited is somewhat grazed over. It seems a visual, such as a family tree would be more helpful than the document detailing the slaves that he was inherited.

What is overlooked though are Jefferson's accomplishments as a writer. The documentary mentions the thousands of letters he wrote and the document he wrote, "A Summary View of the Rights of British America" in which he challenged the King. Though this is not nearly enough coverage to appreciate all that he has written, aside from the Declaration.

Overall, this is a good informational tool from the History Channel that is easy to get hooked into, because of the very well spoken interviewees and professional, realistic, and top notch re-enactments and historical images to go with the voice over narration. Jefferson will give viewers a somewhat more than general idea of Jefferson's life and will spark viewers to find out even more about this intriguing man.

Appearing in this Feature:
Yale University, Joanne Freeman
Washington University in St. Louis, David Konig
Federal Executive Institute, James Sofka
Senior Curator, Monticello, Susan Stein
"Flight From Monticello," Michael Kranish
"The Hemingses of Monticello," Annette Gordon-Reed
Western Washington University, Johann Neem
Rutgers University, Jan Lewis
Senior Historian, Monticello, Lucia Stanton
University of Virginia, Peter Onuf
International Center for Jefferson Studies, Andrew O'Shaughnessy

There are no special features on this DVD.

Own Jefferson on DVD today.

Out of the Wild: Venezuela Premieres on Discovery

Last night was the series premiere of Out of the Wild: Venezuela on the Discovery Channel and what a captivating premiere it was!


Photo Credit: Zach Green/Discovery Channel

Out Of The Wild: Venezuela follows nine people who have left their lives behind to embark on a journey that will change their lives forever. They were flown in and stranded deep in the heart of the Southern frontier of Venezuela with one task: make it back to civilization alive. The only lifeline to the outside world is a GPS beacon attached to each individual. If they can't handle life in the wilderness, they can push the button and summon a search and rescue helicopter. This is not a game. There is no prize at the end. No one is voted off. Their reward was the chance to have an experience that would change their lives forever.

In the premiere episodes, which covers the first three days of the adventure, the group takes quite the trek to their supplies, food, and shelter, which ultimately is improvised if the group does not reach their shelter before dark. Army Ranger, Nick and Park Ranger/Wildlife Artist, Tara among others try to lead the group given their individual strengths, but ultimately Nick decides that he's not going to wait on anyone to get back to civilization. Hmmm. Then there's Wildlife Technician, Michael who experiences a minor injury along the way but doesn't give up on the trek just as Operations Manager, Carolina doesn't when she nears hypothermia. There's a lot to appreciate about the rest of the adventure seekers and nature which we will get to see in this eight-part series. Lost fans especially will enjoy this show just as much if not more than I am already. So make sure to tune in every Thursday night to watch this wild and unpredictable adventure unfold!

Out of the Wild: Venezuela airs Thursdays at 10/9c on Discovery.

Margaret Colin Cast in Broadway's Arcadia

Following the show's successful run in London and following her successful run in Love, Loss, and What I Wore, Margaret Colin can be seen this Spring in the limited Broadway engagement of Arcadia.

April 1809, an elegant English country estate… a gifted pupil, proposes a startling theory well beyond her comprehension. All around her, the adults, including her tutor, are preoccupied with secret desires, illicit passions and professional rivalries.

Two hundred years later, two academic adversaries are piecing together puzzling clues, curiously recalling those events of 1809 in their quest for an increasingly elusive truth.

Directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux, Arcadia also stars, Billy Crudup, Raúl Esparza, Glenn Fleshler, Grace Gummer, Edward James Hyland, Byron Jennings, Bel Powley, Tom Riley, Noah Robbins, David Turner and Lia Williams.

As if Arcadia wasn't fascinating enough, I cannot wait to see what this all star cast brings to the table.

Previews begin February 26, 2011 and opening night is set for March 17, 2011. Tickets are available now.

Check out my interview with Margaret Colin here.

VH1 Unplugged: Adele To Debut Online This March

VH1 will launch the first "Unplugged" performance of the year with Grammy winner and UK Sensation, Adele.

VH1 Unplugged: Adele will debut online at Unplugged.VH1.com on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 7PM and on VH1 on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 11PM. There will also be a Live Viewing Party at Unplugged.VH1.com and on Starburst's Facebook Page on the night of the online debut.


Adele is set to perform "Someone Like You," "Don't You Remember," "Chasing Pavements," "Rolling In The Deep," "Turning Tables," and Carol King's "Natural Woman." Check out a sneak peek of Adele's cover of "Natural Woman," here.

Adele's sophomore album, 21 releases February 22, 2011.

New episodes of "Unplugged" will launch throughout the year at Unplugged.CMT.com, Unplugged.MTV.com, and Unplugged.VH1.com.

Borders Is Closing 200 Stores This April 2011

It's a pretty sad week for book lovers like me who have just found out that 200 Borders Book Stores in 35 states (including Puerto Rico) will be closing in April due to the company going bankrupt.

On the other hand, it's a very exciting opportunity for us book lovers, as starting tomorrow, discounts from 20% to 40% with limited exceptions will be offered on all merchandise at every closing location. There will also be numerous price reductions on music albums, DVDs, calendars, posters, puzzles and arts and crafts items.

I am particularly bummed about the Borders stores in Freehold, NJ, Manhattan, NY, King of Prussia, PA, Los Angeles, CA on Santa Monica Blvd, and San Diego, CA in the Gaslamp Quarter.

January 31st wasn't that long ago...so which one you guys are getting me a belated birthday gift card?

Here's a full list of stores closing:
Anchorage
1100 E Dimond Blvd
Anchorage
AK
99515

Rogers
2203 South 45th St Ste 12100
Rogers
AR
72758

Avondale
10100 W. McDowell Road
Avondale
AZ
85323

Chandler
870 N. 54th Street
Chandler
AZ
85226

Mesa
1361 S Alma School Road
Mesa
AZ
85210

Phoenix
4555 East Cactus Rd
Phoenix
AZ
85032

Phoenix
2402 E Camelback Road, Suite 200
Phoenix
AZ
85016

Scottsdale
7135 East Camelback Rd, Space 140
Scottsdale
AZ
85251

Scottsdale
7000 E. Mayo Blvd. Suite 1050
Scottsdale
AZ
85054

Tucson
4235 N Oracle Rd
Tucson
AZ
85705

Alameda
Alameda Towne Centre 2245 South Shore Center
Alameda
CA
94501

Cerritos
12741 Towne Center Drive
Cerritos
CA
90703

Chino
3833 Grand Avenue
Chino
CA
91710

El Cajon
159 Fletcher Parkway
El Cajon
CA
92020

Fremont
39210 Fremont Hub, Suite 211
Fremont
CA
94538

Glendale
100 S Brand Blvd
Glendale
CA
91204

La Habra
1310 S. Beach Blvd.
La Habra
CA
90631

Long Beach
101 South Pine Avenue
Long Beach
CA
90802

Long Beach
2110 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach
CA
90815

Los Angeles
6081 Center Dr, Suite 118
Los Angeles
CA
90045

Los Angeles
10250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles
CA
90067

Los Gatos
50 University Avenue, Ste 280
Los Gatos
CA
95030

Mira Loma
12423 Limonite Ave.
Mira Loma
CA
91752

Modesto
3900 Sisk Rd
Modesto
CA
95356

Montclair
5055 S Plaza Lane
Montclair
CA
91763

Orange
20 City Boulevard, W.
Orange
CA
92868

Oxnard
241 W. Esplanade Drive
Oxnard
CA
93030

Pasadena
475 S. Lake Avenue
Pasadena
CA
91101

Pico Rivera
8852 Washington Blvd.
Pico Rivera
CA
90660

Pleasanton
4575 Rosewood Drive
Pleasanton
CA
94588

Rolling Hills Estates
550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 261
Rolling Hills Estates
CA
90274

San Diego
668 6th Avenue
San Diego
CA
92101

San Francisco
845 Market St.
San Francisco
CA
94103

San Francisco
400 Post Street
San Francisco
CA
94102

San Jose
356 Santana Row, Suite 1030
San Jose
CA
95128

San Jose
925 Blossom Hill Road, Suite 1741
San Jose
CA
95123

San Mateo
2925 El Camino Real
San Mateo
CA
94403

San Ramon
120 Sunset Dr
San Ramon
CA
94583

Santa Cruz
1200 Pacific Ave, Suite 100
Santa Cruz
CA
95060

Sherman Oaks
14651 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks
CA
91403

Stockton
10776 Trinity Parkway
Stockton
CA
95219

Tustin
2493 Park Ave
Tustin
CA
92782

Union City
32111 Union Landing Blvd
Union City
CA
94587

Valencia
24445 Town Center Dr.
Valencia
CA
91355

Yorba Linda
22401 Old Canal Rd
Yorba Linda
CA
92887

Aurora
6606 South Parker Road
Aurora
CO
80016

Boulder
1750 Twenty Ninth Street Suite 1052
Boulder
CO
80301

Dillon
264 Dillion Ridge Way
Dillon
CO
80435

Grand Junction
2464 U.S. Highway 6 & 50 , Suite 132
Grand Junction
CO
81505

Greeley
2863 35th Ave
Greeley
CO
80634

Littleton
8501 West Bowles Ave
Littleton
CO
80123

Danbury
110 Federal Road
Danbury
CT
06811

Manchester
59 Pavilions Drive
Manchester
CT
06040

Milford
1201 Boston Post Rd.
Milford
CT
06460

Simsbury
500 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury
CT
06070

Southbury
Southbury Plaza 100 Main Street North, Spc 17
Southbury
CT
06488

Wilton
14 Danbury Road (Gateway Center)
Wilton
CT
06897

Washington
1801 K Street NW
Washington
DC
20006

Washington DC
5333 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington DC
DC
20015

Altamonte Springs
880 W. State Road 436
Altamonte Springs
FL
32714

Brandon
2020 Town Center Blvd.
Brandon
FL
33511

Clearwater
2683 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
Clearwater
FL
33759

Fort Myers
Gulf Coast Town Center 10037 Gulf Center Drive
Fort Myers
FL
33913

Ft Lauderdale
2240 E Sunrise Blvd
Ft Lauderdale
FL
33304

Gainesville
6837 Newberry Road
Gainesville
FL
32605

Jacksonville
8801 Southside Blvd., Ste. 10
Jacksonville
FL
32256

Jensen Beach
3066 NW Federal Hwy
Jensen Beach
FL
34957

Naples
10600 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 600
Naples
FL
34108

Ocoee
9441 W. Colonial Drive
Ocoee
FL
34761

Orlando
1051 W. Sand Lake Road
Orlando
FL
32809

Oviedo
8285 Red Bug Lake Road
Oviedo
FL
32765

Plantation
12171 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Plantation
FL
33323

Sarasota
3800 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota
FL
34239

Tampa
909 Dale Mabry
Tampa
FL
33609

Tampa
12500 N Dale Mabry
Tampa
FL
33618

Atlanta
3101 Cobb Parkway
Atlanta
GA
30339

Austell
1605 East-West Connector Road
Austell
GA
30106

Buford
1705 Mall of Georgia Blvd - Suite 200
Buford
GA
30519

Kennesaw
605 Ernest W Barrett Parkway, Bldg 400
Kennesaw
GA
30144

Suwanee
3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 100
Suwanee
GA
30024

Kailua-Kona
75-1000 Henry Street
Kailua-Kona
HI
96740

Lihue
4303 Nawiliwili
Lihue
HI
96766

Bolingbrook
161 N. Webber
Bolingbrook
IL
60490

Chicago
6103 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago
IL
60659

Chicago
4718 N. Broadway Ave
Chicago
IL
60640

Chicago
755 W. North Avenue
Chicago
IL
60610

Chicago
2210 W. 95th Street
Chicago
IL
60643

Chicago
2817 North Clark Street
Chicago
IL
60657

Crystal Lake
6000 Northwestern Highway
Crystal Lake
IL
60014

Deerfield
49 S Waukegan Road
Deerfield
IL
60015

DeKalb
2520 Sycamore Road
DeKalb
IL
60115

Evanston
1700 Maple Avenue
Evanston
IL
60201

Matteson
4824 West 211th Street
Matteson
IL
60443

McHenry
2221 Richmond Road
McHenry
IL
60050

Mt. Prospect
909 North Elmhurst Rd
Mt. Prospect
IL
60056

Normal
200 A North Greenbriar Drive
Normal
IL
61761

Norridge
7100 W. Forest Preserve Drive
Norridge
IL
60706

St. Charles
3539 E Main
St. Charles
IL
60174

Carmel
2381 Pointe Parkway
Carmel
IN
46032

Evansville
6401 E. Lloyds Expressway, Suite 1
Evansville
IN
47715

Indianapolis
11 S. Meridian Street, Suite 110
Indianapolis
IN
46204

Merrillville
2074 Southlake Mall
Merrillville
IN
46410

Mishawaka
4230 Grape Road
Mishawaka
IN
46545

West Lafayette
348 E. State Street
West Lafayette
IN
47906

Lawrence
700 New Hampshire Street
Lawrence
KS
66044

Wichita
1715 Rock Rd & 13th Street
Wichita
KS
67206

Louisville
400 S. 4th Street
Louisville
KY
40202

Louisville
2520 S. Hurstborne Gem Lane
Louisville
KY
40220

Metarie
3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie
LA
70002-6047

New Orleans
3338 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans
LA
70115

Boston
511 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02116

Burlington
Wayside Commons 6 Wayside Road, Space U
Burlington
MA
01803

Holyoke
Holyoke Mall 50 Holyoke St., Space J312
Holyoke
MA
01041

Hyannis
990 Iyannough Road
Hyannis
MA
02601

Peabody
151 Andover Street
Peabody
MA
01960

Wareham
Wareham Crossing 2421 Cranberry Highway, Ste 460
Wareham
MA
02571

Bowie
4420 Mitchellville Rd.
Bowie
MD
20716

Kensington
11301 Rockville Pike
Kensington
MD
20895

Largo
931 Capital Centre Blvd.
Largo
MD
20774

Ann Arbor
3527 Washtenaw Ave.
Ann Arbor
MI
48104

Dearborn
5601 Mercury Drive
Dearborn
MI
48126

Grosse Pointe
17141 Kercheval Avenue
Grosse Pointe
MI
48230

Utica
45290 Utica Park Boulevard
Utica
MI
48315

Maple Grove
12059 Elm Creek Blvd.
Maple Grove
MN
55369

Minnetonka
1501 Plymouth Road
Minnetonka
MN
55305

Richfield
800 W. 78th Street
Richfield
MN
55423

St. Paul
1390 W. University Avenue
St. Paul
MN
55104

Ballwin
15355-A Manchester Road
Ballwin
MO
63011

Chesterfield
2040 Chesterfield Mall
Chesterfield
MO
63017

Kansas City
8628 North Boardwalk Avenue
Kansas City
MO
64154

Springfield
3300 S. Glenstone Avenue
Springfield
MO
65804

St. Joseph
5201 North Belt Highway, Suite 127
St. Joseph
MO
64506

St. Peters
1320 Mid Rivers Mall
St. Peters
MO
63376

Bozeman
2855 North 19th Avenue, Suite C
Bozeman
MT
59718

Apex
1541 Beaver Creek Commons Dr. Ste 220
Apex
NC
27502

Cary
1751 Walnut Street
Cary
NC
27511

Chapel Hill
1807 Fordham Blvd.
Chapel Hill
NC
27514

Greensboro
3605 High Point Rd
Greensboro
NC
27407

Raleigh
404-101 East Six Forks Rd
Raleigh
NC
27609

Nashua
281 Daniel Webster Hwy.
Nashua
NH
03060

Freehold
Raceway Mall 3710 Route 9, Ste 2318
Freehold
NJ
07728

Ft. Lee
1642 Schlosser Street
Ft. Lee
NJ
07024

Paramus
Garden State Plaza Suite 2200
Paramus
NJ
07652

Watchung
1515 Route 22 West, Suite 02
Watchung
NJ
07069

Albuquerque
10420 Coors Bypass NW, Suite B
Albuquerque
NM
87114

Santa Fe
500 Montezuma, Suite 108
Santa Fe
NM
87501

Las Vegas
2323 S Decatur Boulevard
Las Vegas
NV
89102

Commack
68 Veterans Memorial Highway
Commack
NY
11725

Ithaca
40 Catherwood Road
Ithaca
NY
14850

Manhattan
576 Second Avenue
Manhattan
NY
10016

New York
100 Broadway
New York
NY
10005

New York
461 Park Ave.
New York
NY
10022

Saratoga Springs
395 Broadway
Saratoga Springs
NY
12866

Scarsdale
680 White Plains Road
Scarsdale
NY
10583

Wappingers Falls
1820 South Road, Suite 110
Wappingers Falls
NY
12590

Westbury
1260 Old Country Road
Westbury
NY
11590

Cincinnati
9459 Colerain Avenue
Cincinnati
OH
45251

Columbus
4545 Kenny Road
Columbus
OH
43220

Columbus
6670 Sawmill Road
Columbus
OH
43235

Dayton
2700 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Ste 870
Dayton
OH
45459

Mason
5105 Deerfield Blvd
Mason
OH
45040

Medina
4927 Grande Shops Ave.
Medina
OH
44256

Mentor
9565 Mentor Avenue
Mentor
OH
44060

Oklahoma City
3209 Northwest Expressway
Oklahoma City
OK
73112

Tulsa
8015 S. Yale
Tulsa
OK
74136

Camp Hill
3515 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill
PA
17011

Erie
2088A Interchange Rd
Erie
PA
16509

King of Prussia
650 Mall Blvd.
King of Prussia
PA
19406

Langhorne
2343 E. Lincoln Highway
Langhorne
PA
19047

Monroeville
200 Mall Blvd
Monroeville
PA
15146

Pittsburgh
5986 Penn Circles South Ste 101
Pittsburgh
PA
15206

Pittsburgh
1775 North Highland Road
Pittsburgh
PA
15241

Reading
1075 Woodland Rd
Reading
PA
19610

Whitehall
1937 Whitehall Mall
Whitehall
PA
18052

Carolina
5891 Plaza Escorial
Carolina
PR
00987-5001

Mayaguez
Avenida Hostos 975, Suite 765
Mayaguez
PR
00680-1277

Franklin
545 Cool Springs Blvd, Suite 190
Franklin
TN
37067

Austin
9500 South IH 35 Service Rd. Southpark Meadows
Austin
TX
78748

Austin
4477 S. Lamar
Austin
TX
78745

Austin
3309 Esperanza Crossing
Austin
TX
78758

Burleson
1131 N. Burleson Blvd.
Burleson
TX
76028

Colleyville
5615 Colleyville Blvd, Ste 100
Colleyville
TX
76034

Dallas
3600 McKinney Avenue
Dallas
TX
75204

Dallas
10720 Preston Road, Suite 1018
Dallas
TX
75230

Lewisville
2403 S Stemmons, Suite 100
Lewisville
TX
75067

Mesquite
2709 N.Mesquite Drive
Mesquite
TX
75150

Plano
1601 Preston Road, Suite J
Plano
TX
75093-5101

Logan
1050 North Main Street
Logan
UT
84321

Murray
132 E. Winchester
Murray
UT
84107

Glen Allen
9750 W Broad St
Glen Allen
VA
23060

Newport News
12300 Jefferson Ave, Suite 100
Newport News
VA
23602

Stafford
1240 Stafford Market Place
Stafford
VA
22556

Vienna
8027 Leesburg Pike, Ste 100
Vienna
VA
22182

Winchester
2420 S. Pleasant Valley Road
Winchester
VA
22601

Gig Harbor
4601 Point Fosdick Dr. NW
Gig Harbor
WA
98335

Lynnwood
3000 184th St. SW, Suite 910
Lynnwood
WA
98037

Fox Point
8705 N. Port Washington
Fox Point
WI
53217

Greendale
5250 S. 76th Street
Greendale
WI
53129

Madison
3750 University Ave
Madison
WI
53705

Milwaukee
101 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee
WI
53203

Mini Series, Mildred Pierce Is Coming To HBO This March

Coming to HBO this March is the 5 part mini series, Mildred Pierce starring Oscar and Golden Globe winner, Kate Winslet (Revolutionary Road, The Reader).

Based on the novel by James M. Cain, Mildred Pierce is the epic story of a proud single mother struggling to earn her daughter’s love during the Great Depression in middle-class Los Angeles.



This looks fabulous! It's definitely a must see! The cast and crew are sure to be recognized during award season next year, so don't miss it this March or you'll be left out of the great discussion that Mildred Pierce will cause this Spring.

Mildred Pierce is directed by Todd Haynes (I’m Not There), written by Haynes and Jon Raymond, and stars Guy Pearce (The Hurt Locker), Evan Rachel Wood (The Wrestler), Brían O’Byrne (FlashForward), James LeGros (Skateland), Melissa Leo (Frozen River, HBO’s Treme), Mare Winningham (George Wallace) and Hope Davis (HBO’s In Treatment).

Mildred Pierce premieres on HBO March 27, 2011.

Interview With Hawk Nelson's Jason Dunn

Having just released their new album, Crazy Love currently performing in venues across America, Hawk Nelson band mate, Jason Dunn took some time out to talk to Hollywood the Write Way about the latest album.



So where did you guys record Crazy Love?
We recorded our album "Crazy Love" in Nashville, TN. It was a great recording experience. We all live in the Nashville area now, so it was really nice to go home every night after work.

What was the album titled before Crazy Love?
Fun fact: While writing the record, the working title was "Truthbombs." Many of the songs on this record talk about truth and honesty, honest confessions of the heart.

Can you explain the connection to Francis Chan’s book, "Crazy Love?"
Francis Chan's book "Crazy Love" inspired our song of the same title. I was reading that book while I was in the studio. The book reiterated the fact that Jesus Christ willingly gave his life for a sinner like me. I don't deserve grace and forgiveness, but He thinks otherwise. To me, that's worth singing about!

I agree! Now there are 13 songs that you guys sing on the album, but were there more songs recorded for the album?
When I'm not on the road, I'm constantly writing new material. For this record, I brought 19 songs to the table. The leftovers I'm keeping for myself. I am working on a solo record now so you'll be able to hear the leftovers!

That's really exciting! I can't wait to hear them. But as for the songs that are new to our ears right now...which track would you say is the most personal to you?
The last song "Thanks For The Beautiful Memories" is a song written for the fans. A lot of our fans have been with us since we've started. I think they deserve a song.

Definitely. And which track would you say has been changed the most from conception to the final recorded version?
"We Can Change the World" is a song that has changed the most. To be honest, I didn't want to record the song. I just wasn't feeling it. Luckily, our producer Ian Eskelin wanted to keep it and had a better vision for the song than I did. Now it's one of my favorites!

What was the most challenging song to record in regards to the vocal arrangements?
Difficult vocal arrangement? Come on, I'm a pro. (smiles)

Awesome. And lastly, what's the story behind "LAX" and "Joanna?" They were very unexpected tracks considering the other tracks are quite spiritual.
"LAX" & "Joanna" are both about 6 years old. They were just fun songs and I thought they deserved a shot.

Crazy Love is available now and Hawk Nelson is on the road now. Visit www.hawknelson.com for more info.

The Italians Love Matt Lanter

Hmm...would I rather be in Los Angeles, California stalking the hotness that is 90210's Matt Lanter or in Italy picking up this magazine?

Matt Lanter is looking pretty good on the cover of the Italian magazine, Cioe with Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron, and Alex Pettyfer. It's great to see Italy putting the spotlight on young Hollywood and all but let's get Matt as the cover boy come time for the 90210 season finale...or on the April cover during his birthday? Who's with me?!

90210 airs Mondays at 8/7c only on The CW.

Follow Matt Lanter on Twitter!

DVD Review: Life As We Know It

Release Date: February 8, 2011
Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 114 Minutes

After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly (Katherine Heigl) and network sports director Messer (Josh Duhamel), all they have is common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they?ll have to find common ground while living under the same roof. Josh Lucas, Christina Hendricks, Hayes MacArthur and Jean Smart co-star in this tart and tender romantic comedy directed by Greg Berlanti (Brothers & Sisters, Everwood).

Life As We Know It though predictable is a wildly entertaining romantic comedy that brings two characters together who are charming in their own way but not to each other...that is until time proves otherwise. It's nice to see Heigl and Duhamel in suburban roles and the supporting cast is fantastic. Together, Holly and Messer struggle with their new found parenthood that they have been willed in a stereotypical suburban neighborhood, but you'll still laugh and cry and everything in between. Holly and Messer are so independent and have such opposite personalities, goals, and ways of communication, that the situations these two get themselves into without even trying are more comedic than you'd expect. The film has a few gags, equally among the main and supporting cast members that will leave viewers either stuck with their mouth open in shock or chuckling...or both. Aside from these somewhat complex characters and the comedic path life has taken them on, there's a lot of heart in this film...the kind of heart that can only blossom with a baby in the picture. So it is very sincere in the journey that the characters are being taken on and that is something that can be appreciated. Life As We Know It is a pleasant film if you're expectations aren't high in regards to completely fresh ideas in Hollywood. While it does take quite a bit of time until the film really gets into its groove and really wrap up its groove, it's both realistic and hilarious enough in its Hollywood way to be enjoyable enough to add to your collection.

Bonus Features Exclusively on Blu-ray:
* A Survival Guide To Instant Parenting
* Katherine Heigl: Becoming the Best Mom Ever
* Josh Duhamel: The Triplet Tamer
* Additional Scenes

Life As We Know It is available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand, and For Download today.

Album Review: Francesca Battistelli's Hundred More Years

I have been waiting for this moment since I first discovered Francesca Battistelli back in 2009. Francesca's new album, Hundred More Years releases next month!



"This Is The Stuff" is the first single off the album and is not at all what I was expecting as a tease to Hundred More Years. While the song is not as commercial and intriguing as say her track, "Don't Miss It," it's catchy and fun and the message throws the listeners back to reality. The single also sets up a very sweet tone to the album. I love everything about the next track, "Constant" from the vocals to the instruments and song arrangement to the lyrics. The lyrics...there's definitely a running theme on this album in that God is always there for you and everything has its place. And it is so wonderful to sing along to. The beginning of the song reminds me of Bethany Dillon's "When You Love Someone" but it works. Everything works about this song.

Then there's the track, "You Never Are" which talks about how we are never far, never too late, etc... because we have God's grace, which as she sings in the song, is underestimated. This is a song that people of all ages need to hear and play everyday and all day long until they get a breakthrough to fret not, get up, and become more successful in all areas of their lives. "Angel By Your Side" is just as captivating as one would expect as the lyrics are so incredibly heartfelt. The song would actually sound even more angelic live, with just the acoustic guitar or piano. Then there's, "Motion of Mercy" which is really close to my heart and brings me close to tears because everyday I find new reasons to appreciate God's mercy and grace. Everyday. "Motion of Mercy" comes from such a genuine place and that is what makes this such a wonderful worship song.

"Emily (It's Love)" featuring Dave Barnes is such a fun song! It has the potential to be the most fun song on the album when performed live. The vocals sync so well and you will not be able get the chorus out of your head. This is one of those songs that everyone will find themselves jamming to and once they listen to the lyrics, they'll find that it's all about God's unconditional love. What better a song to jam to? The lyrics are truly phenomenal on this album. I loved My Paper Heart but I love Hundred More Years even more!

"Good to Know" is a song about reassurance. It's uplifting however the song itself seems to be somewhat mediocre - and only because I'm at a point in my life where I am not at the feet of God searching for reassurance. When I do need this song, it will bear more importance. "So Long" is sweet candy. It's about moving onto the good things and saying goodbye to the bad. The instruments are few, making the song arrangement very well thought out and yet so fluid and simple...as change and growth for the most part should be. My only issue is that this track is not the last song on the album, because I would love to hear the entire album and then repeat this song for the remainder of the day. Although that's nothing I can't fix in iTunes.

"Worth It" is a song that can be taken so many different ways because there are so many different forms of love. There's falling in love, there's showing love for strangers and those in need, there's the love you express to your family, etc... For those that know me personally, I have zero intentions of getting married. So after hearing the lyrics, "Love's not easy but it's worth it" I groaned...and continued to listen since it's Francesca Battistelli. Then I heard, "Love can heal you if you let it inside." Okay, Okay. You got me Francesca. That being said, "Hundred More Years" is going to be the wedding song of 2011! What a beautiful song. It truly gives more meaning to the word beautiful.

Hundred More Years is an album that will still be getting played in my family in one hundred more years. It is one of the most engaging and inspiring Christian albums that I have ever owned. Francesca Battistelli is a fantastic song writer, story teller, vocalist, musician, and so much more. This album is yet another reason why Francesca Battistelli is Grammy Award worthy and I cannot wait to see where this album takes her.

Hundred More Years hits stores and iTunes on March 1, 2011.

Check out Francesca Battistelli on the Winter Jam 2011 Tour now.

Coming To Theaters Next Month: Battle LA

Ever since the Battle LA panel at Comic Con, I have been anticipating the release of this film...and the time is finally near for its release!

For years, there have been documented cases of UFO sightings around the world –Buenos Aires, Seoul, France, Germany, China. But in 2011, what were once just sightings will become a terrifying reality when Earth is attacked by unknown forces. As people everywhere watch the world’s great cities fall, Los Angeles becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle no one expected. It’s up to a Marine staff sergeant (Aaron Eckhart) and his new platoon to draw a line in the sand as they take on an enemy unlike any they’ve ever encountered before.



Who else is excited about this film?

In anticipation, be sure to visit W.A.T.C.H. to view eyewitness testimonials from the first sightings of the enemy in 1942!

Battle LA stars Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Ramon Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan, Ne-Yo, and Michael Peña.

Battle LA opens in theaters March 11, 2011.

Become a fan on Facebook or follow Battle LA on Twitter.

Details on "I Heart Greek "Twitter Give-Back Event

Starting Monday, February 14th, fans of the ABC Family hit series, Greek will have the opportunity to take home authentic “Greek” Kappa Tau, ZBZ and Omega Chi pieces from the set!

By combining philanthropy and Twitter, ABC Family wants you to tweet about the various ways that you give back. Each tweet will be considered a sweepstakes entry and winners of items will be selected at random for the ultimate Greek memorabilia. Each winning item will be accompanied by a “Certificate of Authenticity.”



The event will run for four weeks, leading into Greek’s series finale on Monday, March 7, 2011. The giveaway schedule is as follows:

WEEK #1 (Monday, February 14): How Do You Give Back? – This week’s winners will receive Kappa Tau items including but not limited to Rusty’s “Pledge Educator” t-shirt, Cappie’s “Seat Cushion with Butt Imprint,” Kappa Tau lavalieres, a pledge educator book and whatever else Beaver lost in the couch cushions.

WEEK #2 (Monday, February 21): What’s the Nicest Thing You’ve Ever Done For Someone? – Winners will have the chance to let their inner ZBZ kitty purr with various ZBZ apparel, Casey’s “Housemom” apron, pink ZBZ wall letters from Casey and Ashleigh’s room, a ZBZ day planner and the sorority’s shiny pink Songfest Jackets.

WEEK #3 (Monday, February 28): Who Inspires You and Why? – Sponsored by Omega Chi, this week offers the Omega Chi voting box, Dale’s pledge paddle, Omega Chi’s presidential gavel and the fraternity’s “foot-brawl” championship award, complete with Kappa Tau graffiti (naturally).

WEEK #4 (Monday, March 7): How Do You Plan To Volunteer Next? – The sweepstakes concludes with the resounding “thwock” of a Cypress-Rhodes Titan thunder stick. Devoted fans can bring home “Cappie’s Butt” boxers, Rusty’s Cypress-Rhodes University ID, the “Alio’s” cereal box from Dale and Rusty’s freshman room, Fraternities and Sororities: A Beginner’s Guide and various street clothes worn by Cappie, Casey, Rebecca and the rest of the CRU gang.

In keeping with the theme of “giving-back,” ABC Family and the “Greek” production team donated show wardrobe to several charities, including Shelter Partnership, Phoenix House and John Muir Charter School. Additionally, several boxes of clothing were sent to underprivileged children in Fiji and Zambia.

For more information, visit ABC Family Give Back and Greek on Twitter.

Greek airs Monday nights at 9/8c on ABC Family.

2011 TV Summit Line Up Announced

Variety and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation have announced the line up for the 2011 TV Summit!

This inaugural one-day conference will feature the TV industry's top leaders and decision makers from key networks, cable/satellite/telco providers, the production and showrunner community, and founders of cutting-edge startups relevant to the business of television. 2011 TV Summit attendees will have the opportunity to join conversations with some of today's dynamic television industry executives as they share their views on the direction of the medium, as it continues to adapt with new technology and social behavior that we see every day.

Some of the biggest names in television will address the audience, including Dante Di Loreto, Executive Producer, Glee; Michael Lombardo, President of Programming, HBO and Vice-Chair, Television Academy Foundation; David Madden, President, Fox TV Studios; Masi Oka, Actor, Heroes, Hawaii Five-0; Roberto Orci, Co-Creator and Producer, Fringe, Hawaii Five-0, Transformers Prime; Shonda Rhimes, Creator and Executive Producer, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice; KaDee Strickland, Actor, Private Practice; Michael Wright, EVP, Head of Programming, TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies; and Anthony E. Zuiker, Creator and Executive Producer, the CSI franchise.

"As traditional television revenue models change, this event will bring together industry leaders to discuss the challenges of change, but also the opportunities that are being created," said Lombardo. "The Summit will bring together an all-star team of TV executives to explore what the future holds for our industry through various thought-provoking discussions. Our 'TV with a Conscience' panel, for example, addresses television's role and obligation to bring provocative social issues to the forefront -- from bullying to cancer prevention and rape crisis intervention."

Other TV Summit topics include debating the significance of ratings; new revenue and programming delivery models; the art of re-branding channels; marketing to today's fractured audiences; attracting audiences with community-building programming; and sorting through new TV technologies.

A handle of other confirmed 2011 TV Summit speakers include:

Shawn Ryan, Executive Producer of The Chicago Code

Gale Anne Hurd, Executive Producer of The Walking Dead

Linda Schupack, SVP of Marketing at AMC TV

Rick Haskins, Executive Vice President, Digital, New Technologies, Marketing and Brand Strategy, The CW

Zander Lurie, Senior VP of Strategic Development at CBS

Ellen Stone, SVP of Marketing at Bravo Media

Christina Norman, CEO of OWN

Henry Schleiff, President and General Manager of Investigation Discovery (ID) and Military Networks

Carolina Lightcap, President of Disney Channels Worldwide

Cheryl Idell, EVP of Media Product Leadership at The Nielsen Company


Great line up! I am anticipating what becomes of these panels!

The 2011 TV Summit will take place on February 15, 2011 at the Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

For more information, visit EmmysFoundation.org.

Available Now On Demand and For Download: Life As We Know It

Movie fans, Life As We Know It is available now On Demand and For Download!



After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly (Katherine Heigl) and network sports director Messer (Josh Duhamel), all they have is common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they’ll have to find common ground while living under the same roof. Josh Lucas, Christina Hendricks, Hayes MacArthur and Jean Smart co-star in this tart and tender romantic comedy directed by Greg Berlanti (Brothers & Sisters, Everwood).

This was such a fun film to watch with the family over the weekend! Stay tuned for my DVD review and if you haven't yet gotten your copy...do so right now!

Transition Into Veganism

As I mentioned earlier this week, I plan on changing my eating habits soon by becoming a vegan. If you remember, back in 2008 I decided to become a vegetarian. I led the lifestyle well for 9 months and then began to eat meat every now and then. Like Anne Hathaway, I was a a commitment-shy vegetarian. And every year at San Diego Comic Con, I watched Emily Deschanel talk a little bit about the vegan lifestyle at the Bones panel and knew that I wanted to live just like that one day! So this year, like Ginnifer Goodwin last year, I will start living the vegan lifestyle.


Photo Credit: Oprah.com

With the knowledge that I have gained since 2008 and since the desire to live a healthier lifestyle has become greater, it only seems fitting...right?

Well, I thought so after watching Oprah and her 300+ employees conduct a vegan week. The plan is to conduct a "Vegan Week" for the first week of the month, 2 weeks the next month, 3 weeks the next month, and finally make a smooth transition into the lifestyle. The non vegan weeks will be vegetarian weeks, with one free day if I feel the urge to eat meat or dairy. Well see how it goes! I am excited!

Not only that, but the news was just announced that two former McDonald's executives are opening a healthy fast food chain, Lyfe Kitchen (Love Your Food Everyday) this summer! The chain will open in Palo Alto, California and plans to have at least 250 restaurants nationally within 5 years. Oprah’s former personal chef, Art Smith and celebrity vegan chef, Tal Ronnen (catered Ellen DeGeneres' wedding) will be designing the menu.

I'm incredibly excited for this chain but since it will be awhile since the chain comes to the East Coast...I can enjoy Kaya's Kitchen in New Jersey, Blackbird Pizzeria and Gianna's Grille in Philadelphia, and Candle 79, Blossom, and Spring Street Natural among other vegan/vegetarian restaurants in New York City.

I'll also be visiting The Kind Life a lot more and its members' blogs such as With a Heart Full of Daisies, Little House of Veggies, and The Vegan Home Chef.



Food is just the beginning to this lifestyle change. I'm going to take up gardening, begin exercising regularly again (not just when I feel like it), looking into eco-friendly house products, decor, beauty products, and fashion lines, and taking "going green" more seriously than I ever have. I am going to start out simple with one of my favorite fashion stores.

On April 14th H&M is launching a new eco-friendly line of clothing, Conscious Collection.

The collection which is for women, men and children is made from environmentally - adapted and greener materials such as organic cotton, Tencel® and recycled polyester. H&M’s designers have been inspired by different shades of white, one of the most important colours this Spring. A minimalist, tailored look is combined with romantic lace, Broderie Anglaise, frills and draping.

For those with deeper pockets, be sure to check out Stella McCartney's Spring 2011 Collection.

Well, I am excited about making the transition and if you are interested in participating in "Vegan Week" for 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, or a month, stay tuned for more vegan related posts throughout the Winter and the rest of the year!

If you're already vegan, what are your favorite vegan meals and snacks? Who are your favorite vegan celebrities?

DVD Review: Beauty & the Briefcase

Release Date: February 8, 2011
Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 86 minutes

Lane Daniels (Hilary Duff, A Cinderella Story, “Lizzie McGuire”) is a bright, ambitious journalist who dreams of writing for Cosmopolitan, her favorite magazine. She finally gets her chance to pitch her article, “Switching Careers to Find Love” to Cosmo’s editor Kate White (Emmy™-winner Jaime Pressly, “My Name is Earl”, “Las Vegas”) who enthusiastically accepts the idea, recognizing a potential cover story.

Lane’s editor gives her enthusiastic recruit some very firm, very simple rules: first, land a corporate job. Then, she must date as many eligible co-workers as possible! As Lane navigates her way through her new corporate world, she meets Tom (Michael McMillan, “True Blood”) and Seth (Matt Dallas, “Kyle XY”)…appealing, available: but how do they match up to her ‘checklist’ of ideal male qualities? Then Lane meets Liam (Chris Carmack, “The O.C.”): a dashing music producer working outside her office. Dating him would mean breaking the rules, and suddenly career and love threaten to collide.

Beauty & the Briefcase is the most enjoyable romantic comedy TV movie that I have seen this past year. Based on the book, Diary of a Working Girl by Daniella Brodsky, Hilary Duff leads and executive produced this film and is automatically likable as Lane simply because of her incredibly kind and positive demeanor. It is so easy to root for Duff in any role, as she is so extraordinarily charming. It boggles my mind that someone can be this charming.

Though stunning and sweet, Duff's character Lane still has battles to fight. She takes advantage of the ditzy blonde stereotype to get into the work force once Cosmo gives Lane her first assignment. Her work on this assignment can make her career or keep her at the freelance fashion writer level that she comes from. But Lane steps up to the plate and drinks cocktails at the bar while going on a number of dates throughout the week. Lane's enthusiasm for her assignment is really all that viewers can hold onto as Lane is clearly not prepared to enter the corporate world and we're not given knowledge of her former success and potential as a writer. Thankfully, Cosmo takes a chance on her and continues to do so when Lane bends the rules that her boss gave her. Once Lane makes her dating rounds, she ends up letting her heart lead her instead of her assignment lead her into the man that fits the bill.

Watching Lane's journey finding love in the corporate world was a fun journey to take, even though she took quite a leap in being very creative with her very first major assignment. Lane was aggressive in her approach and yet still respectable and smart in her approach, so thankfully it all works out. These characters are very well crafted and the screenplay is very well written. While the landscape of present day New York City and all of the on set visuals were beautiful, I did feel more connected to the screenplay than the overall film. The writing was noticeably fantastic.

Not only that, Duff's comedic delivery is genius and Lane's voice over narration definitely keeps viewers hooked! You never know what will come from Lane's thoughts or mouth. A favorite laugh out loud moment comes when Lane says, "I saw nothing. Yum's the word" when learning the ropes from her hunky new colleague.

While Beauty & the Briefcase can definitely be described as lighthearted, there are a very special lessons to be learned about love, expectations, and taking chances. For this reason, Beauty & the Briefcase is one of the most entertaining and captivating romantic comedies on ABC Family today.




Unfortunately, there are no Bonus Features on this DVD.

Own Beauty & the Briefcase on Blu-ray and DVD today.

Eric Roberts Will Star in Second Season of Web Series, Vegan 101

It has been announced that vegan and Oscar nominee, Eric Roberts (The Expendables) will star in Season 2 of the first vegan sketch comedy web series, Vegan 101.



Created by writer, producer, actor, vegan (since 1994) and animal rights activist, Joanne Rose, Vegan 101 launched online in mid 2009. The show consists of exaggerated parodies of veganism from all walks of life in various situations through stand alone sketches to combine both fun and vegan knowledge. The story lines will inspire others to see the comedy in aspects of their lives and may inspire you to go vegan.

There are 6 episodes in Season 1 (each lasting between 1:17 - 6:33 minutes long) and I've heard that there are 7 episodes for Season 2. The show pokes fun at the awkward moments that may come with being a vegan really well. I laughed aloud in episode 106 when one of the characters mentioned how they did not cast a vegetarian since that actor still had attachment issues.

Episodes 101 and 105, and 106 have the most mature comedy of all of the episodes, especially the last. If younger viewers are watching, I'd skip the last episode altogether. Episode 103 is reminiscent of a silent film and perhaps my favorite episode in the series. Based on how entertaining Season 1 was and as a former vegetarian who is planning my transition into trying out veganism, I am anticipating not only Season 2 of Vegan 101, but all of Joanne Rose's future vegan projects.



Eric Roberts is set to play Dr. Eaton Wright, host of his own TV show "Eating Right." You can catch the web series on YouTube, Funny or Die, Web TV, TiVo, iTunes and the iPhone. According to Tube Filter, Vegan 101 is expected to go for 50 episodes total and the series might be adapted into a New York and Los Angeles reading.

Vegan 101 received the Green Lifestyle Film Festival 2010 Green Apple Award and is an official selection at the LA Web Fest 2011.

For more information, visit Vegan 101 Series.

DVD Review: You Again

Release Date: February 8, 2011
Rating: PG
Running Time: Approx. 105 minutes

For Marnie (Kristen Bell), high school was a horror movie, and her brother’s wedding is the sequel when her arch rival comes back to haunt her as his bride. Its nice girl versus mean girl in this hysterical reunion with the one person Marnie would really like to forget. And if that weren’t enough, Marnie’s mom (Jamie Lee Curtis) reunites with her own high school nemesis (Sigourney Weaver). Complete with hilarious, never-before-seen bonus material, You Againis one crazy comedy that’ll keep you laughing again and again.

YOU AGAIN features a brilliant all-star cast with comedy pedigree performances by Kristen Bell (Couples Retreat, Forgetting Sarah Marshall), Jamie Lee Curtis (Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Freaky Friday), Sigourney Weaver (Avatar, Baby Mama), Kristin Chenoweth (“Glee,” “Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue”) and Betty White (“Hot in Cleveland,” The Proposal).

You Again garnered a few big laughs but for the most part is what one would expect from a high school revenge film made in Hollywood. The premise is fun and realistic but the execution has far too many familiar cliches and exaggerated characters to completely appreciate all that this film has to offer. It aims to be something different than what we've seen before but in the end, this film still had potential to have so much more depth. It is amusing and intriguing enough to watch especially because of the incredible all star cast. I actually wanted more of Weaver and Curtis as they stole the film from Bell and Yustman. Though the slapstick comedy, mainly from Bell did spark quite a few major laughs and is worth the watch alone.

As for the characters...at first, it seems that all there is to Joanna and Ramona is vanity. But over the course of the film it is revealed that though truly successful in life, they have created the false image of who they genuinely are themselves because of regret and jealousy. It is all very petty on both sides. Marni and Gail get themselves into unfortunate situations because of unforgiveness, denial, and curiosity among other feelings. Then there's Marni's older brother, who is getting married to Joanna. I found it to be quite odd that Marni's brother is not the least bit interested in having a one on one catching up conversation with Marni before the wedding. He automatically assumes how she is doing and feeling and the only reason that I can understand this happening is because when you are in love, sometimes you only see what you want to see.

So the relationship between Marni and her brother could have had more depth. There could have still been a rivalry between the ladies even with him in the know, so to have him portrayed the way that he is does the character such an injustice. Although he isn't very bright, being engaged to a cheerleader when he was on the basketball team at the same high school and he didn't even realize they went to the same school until adulthood. There are some serious flaws in this story. The school wasn't that big. I went to a regional high school, never even went to a basketball game and I know who the cheerleaders and basketball players were. Anyway, the main characters are relatable in the general aspects, so the attempt is appreciated.

There were other aspects of the film that were done quite well. The
cinematography was beautiful. The transitions from the past to the present were smooth and placed in the film at just the right moments. The conclusion of the story was predictable but was still heartfelt as emotions ran very high once everyone was forced to face the truth. You Again is about growing up, owning up to your past, and taking responsibility for your actions in the past, present, and future. If this film does one thing, it definitely encourages people to face the truth head on. Great cast. Great laughs. Great message.

DVD Bonus Features:

Following Fickman: On Set With the Director - Follow director, Andy Fickman behind the scenes on the set of You Again! In this feature we not only see how much fun Fickman allows the cast to have on set but the cast also talks about how Fickman allows them to try different things and really experiment with their characters. It seems that he is a very easy going and open director. He knows what he wants and he'll get it done but with heart. That's what makes him such a fabulous director and that's why he deserves a special feature all to himself. Job well done.

Appearing in this Feature:
Cast Members, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kristen Bell, Sigourney Weaver, Odette Yustman, Victor Garber, Jimmy Wolk, Sean Wing, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Betty White
Producer, John J. Strauss
Assistant Property Master, Mark Richardson
Script Supervisor, Betty Bennett

Deleted Scenes - Director Andy Fickman provides introductions to the three deleted scenes, “Sharing A Room,” “Photo Album Memories,” and “Riding The Silk.” All of these scenes were intended to make the final cut of the film, but were ultimately cut for timing and pacing, thankfully. The first scene is an extended scene of Marni's first awkward night at home sharing a room with Joanna. In the second scene, the family is going through the family album when Joanna and Gail bond over being in a sorority while Marni is awkwardly trying to avoid this part of the conversation. In the last scene, the ladies are in ballroom dancing class as Gail attempts to ride the silk like Georgia did when she welcomed everyone to class. Thankfully, these scenes were cut from the film as they don't add anything to the story and are not really worth watching on DVD.

Ask the Cast - Jaime Lee Curtis, Betty White, Sigourney Weaver and Kristen Bell sit down to answer 3 fan questions which are about career preparation, a high school dance, and getting the lead in the school musical. Everyone's answers provide great advice...that is if you don't include Betty’s crazy ramblings.

Funny or Die - In this behind-the-scenes interview spoof, Jaime Lee Curtis, Betty White, Sigourney Weaver, Odette Yustman and Kristen Bell discuss the movie when things get tense between the actresses eventually boiling over into a cast fight. This spoof will definitely have viewers laughing out...and wanting to watch Weaver's hit, Avatar again.

Blu-ray Bonus Features:
Everything on the DVD plus…
* Blooper Dance Party
* Additional Deleted Scenes

Own You Again on 2 Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD February 8, 2011.