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/

NYC Event: Daytime Stars & Strikes19th Annual Fundraiser Features Fun Events with Guiding Lights Stars Including Trent Dawson, Michael Park, Roger Howarth, Bradley Cole, Liz Keifer, Ron Raines, Michael O'Leary & Many More

By Suzanne Ordas Curry

Daytime Stars and Strikes is holding its 19th Annual Fundraiser. This annual event benefits the Jerry ver Dorn Scholarship Foundation and the Autism Society of America and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars since its inception, showing just how charitable daytime fans are. All events are held at the Port Authority Frames Bowling Center in NYC. Please visit the website as these events sell out fast: https://www.daytimestarsandstrikes.com/events.html

This year features 4 events:

Feel-Good Interview: Get to Know Michael Jai White of "Spawn", "Tyson" and His Own Western "Outlaw Johnny Black - 7 Things to Learn About Him

By Markos Papadatos #Powerjournalist

Michael Jai White is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and martial artist. He has the distinction of being the first African American to play a major comic book superhero in the film “Spawn.” 
He also played the role of boxer Mike Tyson in the HBO TV film “Tyson.” 

He is known for his work on Tyler Perry’s films and the series “For Better or Worse.” 
His western, “Outlaw Johnny Black,” which he wrote, directed, and stars in was released in September 2023. This summer, he also starred in the action film “The Island.” 

He is married to actress and martial artist Gillian White. 

Feel Good Interview: Get to Know Gleb Savchenko from Dancing With the Stars (opposite Mira Sirvino) and From GAC' Family's Movie "Swing into Romance" - 7 Things to Know

By Markos Papadatos #Powerjournalist

Gleb Savchenko is a dancer, model, actor, and choreographer. He shared seven interesting things about him. 
 
Savchenko has appeared in the American, U.K., Australian, and Russian versions of the reality dancing competition Dancing with the Stars. He has been doing the franchise since 2003, and he is the sole professional dancer on the globe who has done all versions of the show in all of the different countries. 

In the newest season of Dancing with the Stars, he is paired with Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino. He will also star in the new Great American Family movie Swing Into Romance opposite Danica McKellar. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oaTPfXE93U (trailer) 

Feel-Good Interview: Get to Know Alan Bersten of ABC's Dancing with the Stars: Paired with Jamie Lynn Spears for Season 32

by Markos Papadatos #Powerjournalist

Alan Bersten is a professional dancer and choreographer from the reality dancing competition “Dancing with the Stars.” This season, the show’s 32^nd season, he is paired up with Jamie Lynn Spears, as his celebrity dance partner. 

He won the 28^th season of the dancing competition when he was partnered with Hannah Brown. He shared seven interesting and exciting things about him.

In addition, he is the founder of Berst10 Fitness, which involves 10-minute workouts. For more information on his fitness program, visit its official homepage. “I hope people check it out and I hope they like it… if there is anything they don’t like about it, they should let me know and I’ll fix it,” he said. 

NY/NY Area Event: 59E59 Theaters Presents The Pool Plays in Association with The New Group's New Works starting October 2023 - 3 Diverse Plays Under One Roof

Females in Entertainment: Meet Jersey's Actor/Director Rosie Gunther McCooe - On Life, Directing, Surviving Cancer and Finding Work - Her Newest Play Now at Emerging Artists Theater NYC

Rosie Gunther McCooe has been working in the theater since she was a youngster. After earning her MFA from Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts, she began her professional acting career in the “soaps'' as “Young Vicky''. 

Over the years, she appeared in several independent films, including A CASE OF BLUE, SHUTTERFLIES, THE JERSEY DEVIL, and BAD PARENTS to name a few. Speaking of BAD PARENTS, she has been involved in just about every one of her friend filmmaker/playwright Caytha Jentis projects. 

In addition she has a Broadway co-producer credit for BANDSTAND and has had the absolute pleasure of working with hundreds children, teens, and adults over the past twenty years directing musical theatre and plays in NJ, NY, and California. She most recently partnered up with Actor Technique NY to direct a production of MATILDA that was performed at the American Theatre for Actors in NYC.

Casting: Twins Talent Seeks Long Island Families/Businesses for a Commercial and Realtors For a Show

Real people and business owners being sought for a commercial to film in Long Island. Also, realtors needed for a show. Contact Twins Talent for more info on these and other opportunities. Contact: TwinsTalent.TV

NYNJ Area Event: Morphmom Conference Comes to Westchester NY September 28, 2023 - Features a Full Lineup of Inspiring Women Including Christina Geist, Annabel Monaghan, Caytha Jentis, Simone Gordon, Thyme SUllivan, Sara Bliss and More

Morphmom is on the move! This time the organization founded by Kathleen Butler Smith e to inspire moms and others to live their best life comes to Westchester NY. On tap for the day is a full lineup of accomplished, inspiring women to give you advice and food for thought on what you CAN do with your life.

Barbie the Movie is Now Available to Rent on Herflix, The Streaming Platform Devoted to Supported Female Filmmakers: No Subscription Required to Watch

If you weren't one of the millions of people who went to see the record-breaking movie Barbie by Greta Gerwig, you now have a chance to watch it at home.

A great place to view it is Herflix. Herflix is a streaming platform that supports female filmmakers. There is NO subscription, you can watch it on any device and you only pay per movie. Then you have 72 hours to watch it. You can rent Barbie on Herflix here: https://my.herflix.com/#

Herflix is a unique streaming platform that focuses on films for, about & by women. Every time you watch a film, rental or free, you help support women filmmakers worldwide while creating a fantastic, inclusive women’s media community.  

NY/NJ Event: Bergen CASA for Children Holds "Fore the Children" Golf Classic 10/2/23 to Support Kids in Foster Care: Judge Bonnie Mizdol and Advocate Kathy Krassner to be Honored

If you're looking for some fun for a great cause, Bergen County CASA for Children is having it's annual Golf Classic. Golfers will enjoy the beautiful course (located less than an hour from NYC) and others may enjoy dinner at the club while you peruse the fabulous items in the Silent Auction. 

 "Fore The Kids’ Golf Classic" will be held on Monday, October 2, with a shotgun start at noon, (registration from 9:30am) at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale to benefit (non-profit) Bergen County Court Appointed Special Advocates (BergenCASA). This organization trains volunteers to become one-on-one Advocates for abused and neglected children from Bergen County who are in foster care. For Tickets and Info: www.BergenCASA.org.

New York's Katonah Classic Stage Presents Pinter Play Festival in October 2023, Co-Produced with Pacific Resident Theater (CA): Trilogy Features Trent Dawson, Richard Hollis, Claire Karpen & More

Katonah Classic Stage (KCS), Westchester County’s professional theatre company dedicated to classic plays, will give audience’s a unique peak at Harold Pinter’s distinguished career by mounting 3 of his plays this Fall: Betrayal, The Dumb Waiter, and Applicant. 

This festival, which starts October 5, 2023 gives audiences a rare opportunity to survey 20 years of Nobel Laureate Pinter’s writing, from the “comedy of menace” in his early work to the “memory plays” which he developed in the midpoint of career. All of the plays explore his distinct use of rhythm, known as the “Pinter Pause,” to great effect, eliciting laughter and terror, often at the same time, from audiences.

Feel-Good Interview Series: Get to Know Canadian Actor Corey Sevier of Hallmark, GAC's Mystery by the Book, North Shore, Lassie, Pumpkin Everything and More : 7 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos #Powerjournalist

Corey Sevier is Canadian actor, who is known for his acting work in the Hallmark world, as well as his role on the ‘00s Fox TV series North Shore as Gabriel McKay, and as Timmy Cabot in Lassie. Sevier went on to share seven interesting things about himself.You can see him in GAC's new film Mystery by the Book and in many of your favorite Christmas movies including Everything Christmas, Take Me Back for Christmas, Christmas Plus One and Noel Next Door among others,

Favorite Movies 

“I was a huge Back to The Future kid growing up, and I loved The Shawshank Redemption. I enjoyed National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. “In the holiday sense, I also love The Family Man with Nicolas Cage and Tea Leoni. Also, Jurassic Park has a special place in my heart.”

Feel-Good Interview: Get To Know Actor and Singer Alicia Witt from Hallmark, Two Weeks Notice, Nashville and So Much More - New EP "Witness" Released

By Markos Papadatos #Powerjournalist

Alicia Witt is a singer and pianist. She first came to fame as a child actress after being discovered by David Lynch, who cast her in Dune and Twin Peaks. She was a regular on Cybill Shepherd's sitcom Cybill where she played her daughter, Zoe Woodbine.  She has starred in Hallmark films, Vanilla Sky, Two Weeks Notice, Last Holiday, Urban Legend, and the thriller 88 Minutes. 

In addition, Witt has made television appearances in The Walking Dead, The Sopranos, Nashville, Two and a Half Men, The Librarians, Friday Night Lights, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Mentalist, Justified, Twin Peaks: The Return, CSI: Miami, and Orange Is the New Black. 

She just released her newest EP “Witness.” Witt shares eight interesting things about herself. 

NY/NJ Area Events: Matthew McConaughey, The Neighborhood's Max Greenfield, Breaking Bad's Bob Odenkirk, RHONJ Jackie Goldschneider, Millie Bobby Brown, Phil Simms, Tiffani Thiesen, Carrie Berk, Jessie James Decker and More come too BOOKENDS in NJ

Authors must have been quite busy during the pandemic because there's a bevy of new books coming out this fall from people we know and love. Bookends, located in downtown Ridgewood NJ (a half hour from New York City) and a short train ride away will be hosting many TV, celebrity and sports authors this fall. Slated to appear to sign copies of their books (and oftentimes available for a picture as well) are Matthew McConaughey, Max Greenfield, Millie Bobby Brown, Phil Simms, RHONJ Jackie Goldschneider, Internet Sensation Carrie Berk, Bob Odenkirk, Erin Odenkirk, Tiffani Theisen, Jim Leyritz, Gary Meyers, Chef Gabriel "Gator" Builbeau, Mark Levin, Holly Knight, HGTV's Erin Napier, Nadine Haruni, Kenny Alpert, William and Bonnie Daniels, Max Miller, Andrew Rea and more. Check the website for new additions: http://www.book-ends.com/

Get to Know Actor Christopher Sean of Days of our Lives, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Hawaii Five-O in this #Feel-Good Interview - 7 Things to Know

By: Markos Papadatos

Christopher Sean is an actor and voiceover artist who is known for playing the role of Paul Narita in the Peacock daytime drama "Days of Our Lives" and in the limited series "Beyond Salem."

He portrayed Bing Lee in the web series “The Lizzie Bennet Diaries,” and is known for his recurring role as Gabriel Waincroft on CBS’s “Hawaii Five-0.”
Christopher Sean gained recognition for his lead voice over role as Kazuda Xiono in “Star Wars Resistance” and his recurring role as Brandon in the series “You” on Netflix. Here are seven interesting things to know about him.

Feel-Good Interview: Get to Know Actor/Producer Eric Nelson of 1883, The Bay, The Affair and More Coming

By Markos Papadatos #Powerjournalist

Eric Nelsen is an Emmy award-winning actor and producer. He is best known for his starring role in the TV series “1883.” He is also known for his work on the Hulu revival of “All My Children,” as well as “The Affair” and “The Bay.” 

He earned a Tony Award as a producer of the Broadway show “The Inheritance.” When he was 23 years old, he made history as the youngest producer to win an Emmy Award. He is married to actress and voiceover artist Sainty Nelsen. 

Axial Theater Presents a Workshop Reading of Award-Winning Playwright Craig Lucas' Ode To Joy in Westchester, NY September 23, 2023

Staff

Axial Theatre will present a workshop reading of Axial Advisory Board Member and multiple award-winning playwright Craig Lucas's Ode to Joy on Saturday, September 23 at 7 pm. at St John's Episcopal Church, 8 Sunnyside Ave, Pleasantville, NY. Axial Theatre ensemble members Sandy Rooney, Marisa Lowe, and Duane Rutter will be directed by Nathan Flower, professor of theater at NYU. 

The event is produced by Axial Artistic Director and three-time Emmy-winner Cady McClain. Tickets are $10 students (registered in high school or college); $25 general seating, available at axialtheatre.org

Feel-Good Interview- Get to Know Actor Andrew Gray of PowerRangers and Bling Empire - Six Things To Learn About Him

By Markos Papadatos - Hollywood #PowerJournalist

Editor's Note- Thanks to Markos for heading out to LA to get our readers a super bunch of #Feel-Good Interviews.

 Andrew Gray is an actor who is known for his acting work in “Power Rangers Megaforce,” and “Power Rangers Super Megaforce.” He was also a part of the reality TV series “Bling Empire” on Netflix. He went on to share six interesting things about him. 

Favorite Movies 

He revealed that his favorite movies include “Training Day,” “Forrest Gump,” “The Patriot,” “Pulp Fiction,” “The Color of Money,” “Philadelphia,” and “anything with Daniel Day-Lewis.” 

Feel-Good Interiview: Get to Know the Talented Actor and Singer Jack Wagner - 7 Things to Know About Him

By Markos Papadatos #Powerjournalist

Jack Wagner is an icon in entertainment. He is known for his acting work on such drama series as “General Hospital,” “Santa Barbara,” “The Bold and The Beautiful,” and “Melrose Place.” 

Most recently, he stars in the hit Hallmark series “When Calls the Heart.”  

He is also a gifted singer-songwriter, whose ballad "All I Need" topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts, and it reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Get to know him in this interview.