Tyler Christopher of General Hospital and Days - His Last Interview

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Editor's Note: We remember with love and fondness this beloved actor who left this earthly realm on October 31, 2023. With thoughts to our writer Markos who was the last person to interview him.

Emmy award-winning actor Tyler Christopher shared some of his favorite things. He is known for playing the "dark prince" Nikolas Cassadine on "General Hospital" for 20 years, as well as Stefan DiMera on “Days of Our Lives.” 

He is one of three male actors to ever win the “Lead Actor” Emmy Award for “General Hospital” along with Maurice Benard and Anthony Geary.

Feel-Good Interview: Meet Mark Pellegrino of ‘Supernatural’ - 7 Things to Know About Him

By Markos Papadatos #powerjournalist

Film and TV actor Mark Pellegrino is known for his starring role as Lucifer in Supernatural, as well as for his acting work in such series as Dexter, Lost, Being Human, and 13 Reasons Why. He shared seven interesting things about himself.

Favorite Movies 

“I’m a horror fan. I like horror movies as a genre,” he admitted. “I just saw a very one with Timothée Chalamet, who is a very fine young actor, and it is called Bones and All. I recommend it to people… it’s a very interesting and strange horror movie.” 

NJ/NYC Event: Cara Buono of Stranger Things, The Sopranos & More Comes to Mahwah High School in NJ on October 28th for an Evening of Conversation: Proceeds Benefit Arts Committee

Emmy-Nominated actress, CARA BUONO comes to the stage of a Mahwah High School (a half hour from New York City) for an interesting and inspiring conversation along with her old friend Jeff Marchetti ("THE SOPRANOS"). The event will take place on Octboer 28th at 7pm at MahPAC, Mahwah High School, 50 Ridge Road in Mahwah, NJ. Tickets are available here: https://mahwahfam.booktix.com/dept/main/e/CaraBuono

Feel-Good Interview: Brad Harder of Ms. Match, The Christmas House, Aurora Teagarden & More Shares Seven Things About Him

By Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Brad Harder is a Canadian actor and producer, known for Just Like a Christmas Movie, Ms. Match, The Christmas House, The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls, and Fifty Shades Freed. He also played Charlie Heard in the original “Aurora Teagarden” movies. The Alberta native went on to share seven exciting things about him.  

Favorite movies 

On his favorite movies, he noted, "I have a range of different movies, I love Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Bridesmaids, the Harry Potter Series, the Bourne Series, and Lord of the Rings."

Brad Harder's  Favorite Series to Binge 

His favorite series to binge-watch include El Chapo, Jack Ryan, Fleabag, House of Cards, Sense8, Heartstopper, and Stranger Things. “There are so many,” he admitted.  

Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas Starts October 20, 2023 - Full Listing

Ho Ho Ho and mistletoe, princes, snowball fights, gingerbread cookies, sleigh rides, wreath-making, ice skating, carol singing, cozy fireplaces, men named Nick and all things Christmas is on slate for the Hallmark Channel again this year. Here's a list of the new movies on Hallmark Channel. For information on each movie visit: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas/countdown-to-christmas-2023-preview/**

Brad Forenza's Around the Sun Podcast Launches Season 3 with EGOT-winning Cast: Jai Rodriquez, Francois Clemmons, Terry Hu, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Estelle Parson, Judy Gold, Cady McClain, Robert Funaro & More

The award-winning podcast Around the Sun in back for its third season. And this season has an added bonus - though each episode (under 15 minutes) tells a story, together they are all part of a larger story. Get to know some of the "Pinecones Family" and their friends with all the drama that complicated family relationships have. And it all starts with the passing of their family matriarch, Bibi, voiced by Oscar-winner Estelle Parson. 

The season launches October 18, 2023 with two new episodes, then episodes are scheduled to drop every two weeks throughout fall 2023 and into early 2024. The series is presented via the Broadway Podcast Network and available “wherever you listen to podcasts.” For information and how to listen visit:  www.aroundthesunpodcast.com.

Swiftie for a Day: My Peek at the Wedding of the Summer - Jack Antonoff and Margararet Qualley Get Married on Long Beach Island With Taylor Swift and A Bevy of Celebs In Attendance - With VIdeo

By Suzanne Ordas Curry #Suzee

It was shaping up to be a perfect summer weekend at the Jersey Shore, and I was headed to my favorite place along this wondrous coastline of beachtowns, Long Beach Island.

Long Beach Island, or "LBI" as it's known to it's fans, is a 9 mile barrier island closer to the southern tip Jersey. You can see Atlantic City from the south shore and Seaside (home of "Jersey Shore") from the north end. There's only one bridge that gets you on and off the island, the only other way is by boat.

Being a true Jersey Girl, born and bred, and being in the entertainment industry, I already had a source telling me that something "BIG" was happening on our little island. Word was that an A-list celebrity who lives on the island (we do have several, though we are NOT the Hamptons) was having his wedding somewhere on the island on Saturday, with the rehearsal dinner the night before. 

NJ/NYC Area Event: Non-Profit TEEEM Brings Students, Educators and Global Leaders Together at Leadership Symposium at Ramapo College in NJ

The non-profit TEEEM, which stand for the Empathy, Equality, Entrepreneurship Mission, is hosting its Annual Leadership Symposium at Ramapo College in Mahwah NJ on October 23, 2023 from 8:00am - 2:00pm. TEEEM is an organization that works with schools to provide students with the opportunity and knowledge to help impoverished people around the world and in the US. To learn more visit: TEEEM.org

Interview with California Dreams' Jennie Kwan on THE LIBBY SHOW - She Talks about Her Days on Dreams, Her Career & Around the Sun Podcast

By Beth Brier

Add more fun to your lunch without any additional calories! Join host and producer Suzanne Curry and host Messalina Morley as they talk to the multi talented Jennie Kwan on The Libby Show: Lunch with the Ladies” Season 3, Episode 1. You can watch it here: 

Jennie shares how the changing roles for women in entertainment affected her; what surfing has to do with success; the Nanny who inspired her; and even sneak a peek at some surprising collectibles in her home studio!

Now think back (in my case, waaay back) to eleven years old. You were probably practicing your cartwheels, sharing well-worn copies of “Are You There, God? It’s me, Margaret”, and experimenting with lip gloss. But if you were Jennie Kwan, you would already be an actor, singer, and voiceover artist auditioning for parts in a very grown-up world. In fact, while most of us still played hopscotch, Jenny had already landed the part of Samantha “Sam” Woo on the ABC show “California Dreams”.

NYC Actress Iliana Guibert Stars as "Beatriz" in 26 Miles at the Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples Florida, October 12 - November 5, 2023

Iliana Guibert is well-known as an actress in the New York City area. She's had roles on several TV shows, movies and in many plays. Last summer she starred in Anna in the Tropics at the Bay Street Theater in the Hamptons. 

She's also a co-host on the talk show The LIBBY Show - Lunch with the Ladies. This fall, she's starring as Beatriz in the play 26 Miles at the Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, Florida from October 12 - November 5, 2023.

Suzee: 26 Miles, written by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony-nominated Playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes is billed as a "hilarious and heartfelt coming of age story" about the relationship between a mother and daughter. You are the mother. Tell me about your role as Beatriz.

Iliana Guibert: First, thank you for the opportunity to discuss this show.  I play a fiery, bigger than life Latin mom but my role as mom was cut short when my ex, Aaron, played dirty in court and I lost custody of our young daughter.  I was completely devastated with no will to live but managed to pull myself together and now years later there's an opportunity to connect with my now teenage daughter on an unexpected road trip. 

NYC Area Event: Three Time Daytime Emmy Winner Cady McClain to Star in "Shirley Valentine" 10-7 and "Deer" in NYC 10-15

On October 7^th at 7pm Axial Theatre will present a performance of “Shirley Valentine” with three-time Emmy© winning actress Cady McClain revisiting the role she performed to acclaim at Cape May Stage earlier this summer.  All proceeds from the performance will benefit Axial’s spring production of “Fool for Love” by Sam Shepard, to be directed by Rachel Jones with Catherine Banks as “May,” Anthony Barresi Jr as “Eddie,” Duane Rutter and “Martin,” and Bruce Apar as “Old Man.” The performance will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 8 Sunnyside Avenue, Pleasantville NY (a half hour from NYC). Tickets are available at: https://www.axialtheatre.org/