Feel Good Interview Series: Justin Gaston of Great American Family's "God's Country Song" and Days of Our Lives - 10 Things to Know About Him)

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Justin Gaston is a singer-songwriter, model, and actor who was also a contestant on "Nashville Star" Season 6. He also originated the role of Ben Weston on "Days of Our Lives" (which is now played by Robert Scott Wilson), and he is the husband of Emmy-nominated actress Melissa Ordway ("The Young and The Restless"). 

He also appeared as the male love interest in Taylor Swift's "Love Story" music video.

Gaston starred in the Great American Family faith-based movie "God's Country Song," which premiered in August 2024.

Feel Good Interview Series: Gianni DeCenzo of "Cobra Kai" - 9 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos

Gianni DeCenzo is a 22-year-old actor, who stars as Demetri Alexopoulos in the hit TV series "Cobra Kai." DeCenzo shared nine of his favorite things about himself.

The latest season of "Cobra Kai" just premiered in July 2024 on the streaming service Netflix, and it peaked at No. 1 worldwide. The first five episodes of Season 6 were released, and the other remaining episodes will be released at later dates.

Gianne DeCenzo's Favorite Movies

His favorite movies include "I Love You Phillip Morris," "The Nice Guys," and "The Notebook." "I like 'I Love you Phillip Morris' with Jim Carrey, who is really amazing in it and it’s not as well-known as some of his other movies,” he said. "I also like 'The Nice Guys' with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe and 'The Notebook' is my favorite sappy romance… it’s a total classic.”

Feel Good Interview Series: Jake Foy of Hallmark's "Ride" and "More Together" Short Film — 9 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Canadian actor Jake Foy starred in the Hallmark family western series "Ride" as Tuff McMurray, the on-screen son of Nancy Travis (who played Isabel McMurray). This role marked Hallmark's first-ever gay cowboy character. Foy is known for his role as King James in Reign, and for playing Felix Silva in "Designated Survivor."

Most recently, he directed and co-wrote the film "More Together." The synopsis is: After years of best friendship, teenage Tom and Lucy finally surrender to spending the night together. As their new love blossoms, and Lucy’s ‘time of the month’ is late, the pair are forced to face the music of adulthood head-on.

Foy shared nine interesting and fun things about himself.

Feel Good Interview Series: American Olympic Gold Medalist Gymnast Carly Patterson Shares 10 Things About Herself and Offers Advice to Young Athletes

By: Markos Papadatos

In honor of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, this Powerjournalist spotlights Carly Patterson, who shares some interesting and fun facts about herself.

Her mantel holds three Olympic medals (one gold and two siler). She won the All-Around gold medal in Women’s Gymnastics at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. This made her the first American woman to win the title in two decades, and she also took home silver medals for balance beam, and the Women’s team competition.

Paterson also holds the distinction of being the first American woman to win the All-Around gold medal in Women’s Gymnastics in a non-boycotted Olympic Games. She is also an inductee of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2009, and the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024.

A Bevy of Authors Coming to Bookends - Ian O'Connor, Caroline Manzo, Bethany Joy Lenz, Henry Winkler, Bobby Flay, Tim Matheson, Tamron Hall, Kenny G, Mike Keenan, Stassi Schrooder & More - Something for Everyone

New York Times Best-selling author Ian O'Connor (and friend of SuzeeBehindtheScenes!) leads an all-star line-up of authors coming over to Bookends Bookstore for book signings in Ridgewood NJ now through fall. If you're not familiar with Bookends, it's an independently-owned bookstore in Northern New Jersey a half hour from New York City or a short train ride with plenty of parking. It regularly hosts some of the most popular authors from around the country. Book purchasers get a good seat to hear from the authors and are almost always allowed pics with the authors.

Ian O'Connor is headed to Bookends on August 26th at 1pm to talk about and sign his new book, "Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers." On that Saturday he will be joined by Jets star and current longtime radio analyst Marty Lyons, a member of the team's Ring of Honor. WFAN radio legend & Jets superfan for a spirited discussion of Aaron and the prospects for the Jets this year.

Feel Good Interview Series: Actor Barry Brewer of Tyler Perry's 'Bruh' - From Movies to Food.. Get to Know Him

By: Markos Papadatos

Barry Brewer is an actor who plays the lead role of John Watts in Tyler Perry's Bruh series. Season 4 premiered on July 18th, 2024. John revealed 11 of his favorite things and facts about himself.

John Watts' Favorite Movies

His favorite films are Life, Bad Boys, and Coming to America. "I pretty much like Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence movies," he said.