Review: My First Ex-Husband at MMAC Theater in New York City - Real Stories about Real Women You'll Really Enjoy

By Suzanne "Suzee" Ordas Curry

Well she had been talking about producing this show for months on THE VIEW, so of course, being the Joy Behar fan that I am I had to go see My First Ex-Husband as soon as it came out. It is playing at the MMAC Theater in New York City until April 20th, 2025.   

Given that Joy started as a comedian (well she was a teacher also) it's no surprise that this comedian extraordinaire turned the tables on a mainstay of male comedian humor  - wives.  Who can forget the classic line, "Take my wife - PLEASE!!"  

So this show turns the tables. Written by Joy Behar with her exceptional brand of humor, truth and storytelling, the show is several stories of women's ex-husbands, beautifully and believable delivered by a bevy of well-known and accomplished women in the arts and entertainment. For this first rendition, the cast was Joy Behar, Susie Essman, Tovah Feldshuh and Adrienne C. Moore.  

Feel Good Interview Series: Blake Kelley of Hallmark's "Finding Mr. Christmas"— 10 Things To Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Blake Kelley was a contestant in the first season of the Hallmark reality series "Finding Mr. Christmas," which was hosted by Jonathan Bennett. Kelley is a Texas Tech football alum, he works in sales, and he lives in Austin, Texas. He shared 10 interesting and fun things about himself.

Favorite Movie

Kelley listed “Braveheart” as his all-time favorite movie.

Feel Good Interview Series: Arienne Mandi of ‘The Night Agent’ on Netflix- 10 Things to Know About Her

By Markos Papadatos

Actress Arienne Mandi stars in the No. 1 Netflix thriller series "The Night Agent" as Noor Taheri. She went on to share 10 interesting and exciting things about herself. 

Ever since "The Night Agent," this talented actress has consistently ranked in the Top 100 on IMDb's Starmeter, and rightfully so.

Her Favorite Movies

Her favorite movies include “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” the original “Gladiator,” “The Family Stone,” “White Chicks,” and “Moulin Rouge!”

Feel Good Interview Series: Actor and Artist Asher Angel: 10 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Disney star and pop artist Asher Angel shared 10 interesting and exciting things about himself. A heartthrob entertainer, Angel began his career as a child actor in the film "Jolene" opposite Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain. He is known for his roles as Jonah Beck in the Disney Channel hit series "Andi Mach" and Billy Batson in the DC Extended Universe movies "Shazam!" and "Shazam! Fury of the Gods."

Favorite Movies

His favorite movies include Stand by Me, Goonies, Salt Burn, Captain America, and The Breakup.

Feel Good Interview Series: Ryan McCartan — The new Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby" on Broadway - 10 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos

Ryan McCartan is an actor and singer whose work encompasses many mediums. His Broadway credits include playing Fiyero in the 15^th anniversary cast of "Wicked" and Prince Hans in the closing cast of "Frozen."

He also starred as Brad Majors in the 2016 Fox musical TV film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again." McCartan also played the recurring role of Diggie Smalls on the Disney sitcom "Liv and Maddie."

In the winter of 2023, he played Cletis in the Off-Broadway show "Lone Star" opposite Matt de Rogatis, which was directed by Joe Rosario. Presently, he is playing the protagonist (Jay Gatsby) in "The Great Gatsby" on Broadway opposite Sarah Hyland as his Daisy.

Ryan's Favorite Movies

The LIBBY SHOW Drops New Episodes for 2025 - Find it on YOUTUBE, BingeTV and Coming Soon to HERFLIX

The LIBBY Show, a talk show for "women of a certain age" releases new episodes for 2025. Find it on Youtube and other platforms.

MAHWAH, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The LIBBY SHOW, a popular talk show on YOUTUBE and other platforms, is dropping a new season in February 2025. Visit www.SuzeebehindtheScenes.com for more information and view the show here: https://www.youtube.com/@thelibbyshowlunchwiththela953. You can also find the show on BingeTV. It is coming to HERFLIX.com in February 2025.

"This is our fourth season, says Suzanne Ordas Curry, Executive Producer and Host. "During the pandemic I was looking for content for women my age. I didn't relate to a lot of what I was hearing on talk shows, so I gathered a team together and started my own. LIBBY is an acronym for Ladies Living in their Best and Beautiful Years. The show is meant to inspire women, with celebrity, health and lifestyle guests. I am thrilled with the reception we are getting from our guests."

Interview: Author Cecilia Copeland Talks About Her New Sci-fi Fantasy Novel "TALTRIX"

Cecilia Copeland has penned Taltrix, a sci-fi fantasy book that explores the possibilities of humanity thousands of years into the future. We talk to the author to find out more about this intriuging novel. Taltrix is available on Amazon, Kindle,  Audiobooks and through most booksellers.

Suzee: This book is set in the 5000's. What is life like then?

Cecilia Copeland: TALTRIX: Book One, Surviving the Gauntlet is a Sci-Fi-Fantasy novel about an outsider, Redder Torch, or “RT” for short. She and her brother head to the space cruiser TALTRIX to learn how to harness their Psi abilities while they navigate the dangers that threaten their lives and the politics that threaten the CN Ruled Galaxy. It’s a fast-paced book that’s meant to provide the reader with a thrilling adventure that takes place far in the future. 

Feel Good Interview Series: Nancy McKeon of "The Facts of Life": 9 Things to Know About Her - See Her In PEN PALS in NYC Feb. 5-9th, 2024

By Markos Papadatos #powerjournalist

Nancy McKeon is a veteran actress, who is known for her portrayal of Jo Polniaczek on the Emmy-nominated sitcom "The Facts of Life," and Jinny Exstead in "The Division." 

She also played the first Los Angeles female firefighter Cindy Fralick in the '80s movie "Firefighter." She also starred in the holiday movie "Comfort and Joy." (Editor's note from Suzee - This is one of the best TV Christmas movies from the start of the genre.)

From February 5^th to 9th, 2025, McKeon will star in the Off-Broadway production of "Pen Pals" opposite Johanna Day. McKeon shared nine interesting and exciting things about herself.

The Best Thing about Being her Age

On the best thing about being her age, she shared, “Having more confidence in oneself.”

Feel-Good Interview: Meet Actor/Singer Luke Grimes of "Yellowstone" — 12 Things to Know about Him

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Luke Grimes is an American actor and country singer-songwriter. Grimes is known for his role as real-life Navy SEAL Marc Alan Lee in the movie "American Sniper." He also portrayed Elliot, Christian Grey's brother in the "Fifty Shades" trilogy of films.

Most recently, he is known for his starring role as Kayce Dutton in the hit drama series "Yellowstone," who is the onscreen son of Kevin Costner's character. The actor and musician shared 12 fun and exciting things about himself.

Meet the Actors of Luz Cabrales' New Horror Flick "Shadows of the Past" - Ava Wallace, Olivianna Vanesko, Sammie Gashi and Tierney Joyce

Shadows of the Past premiered to a sold-out event on October 1, 2024 at the Ritz Theatre in Scranton, PA. Scranton, Pennsylvania. The plot - Four teens target a wealthy mansion owned by a lonely host. In exchange for safety and the freedom to take anything within the mansion, the host compels them to listen to haunting stories of the past.

Shadows of the Past, A Horror Film Anthology was directed & edited by Luz Cabrales. Written by Julian Santos, it's based on the short stories of local author A.C. Bernardi. It will be distributed in 2025, check the website for info: Scrantonfilms.com. View trailer here: https://youtu.be/QM75MhPef_U

Luz is a Mexican American talented filmmaker and creative professional in the Scranton area, she's passionate about nurturing talent regardless of experience level and helping them develop their professional skills. 

Feel-Good Interview Series: Ezra Moreland — Winner of "Finding Mr. Christmas"- Ten Things To Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Ezra Moreland was the winner of the first-ever "Finding Mr. Christmas" on Hallmark+. He subsequently starred as the male lead in "Happy Howlidays" opposite Jessica Lowndes. He is the older brother of actress and model Barbara Moreland, who appeared as Pamela Anderson's body double in "After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun" docuseries on Hulu.

Moreland went on to share 10 interesting and exciting things about himself.

Ezra's Favorite Movies

His favorite movies are "Remember the Titans," "Knives Out," "Beauty and the Beast" and the cartoon "Mulan."

Feel-Good Interview Series: Eva LaRue off 'Young and the Restless," "All My Children," "CSI:Miami" and More - 9 Things to Know About Her

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Eva LaRue is an American actress and model. She is known for her portrayal of Maria Santos on "All My Children," as well as Detective Natalia Boa Vista on "CSI: Miami."

She won a Daytime Emmy Award for her acting work as Celeste Rosales on the No. 1 daytime drama "The Young and The Restless." As of 2024, she has been cast as Natalie Rogers-Ramirez on "General Hospital."

LaRue went on to share nine interesting and fun things about herself.

Eva LaRue's Favorite Movies

Feel Good Interview Series: Tanner Novlan of "The Bold and The Beautiful" and Hallmark's "Mrs. Miracle - 10 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Canadian actor Tanner Novlan is known for playing doctor Dr. John Finnegan (affectionately known as Finn) on the popular CBS daytime drama "The Bold and The Beautiful," which has been ranked as the No. 1 soap opera in the world.

He is also known for playing Gregory Manes in "Roswell, New Mexico," and as the struggling actor in the "Liberty Mutual" commercials. He is married to actress Kayla Ewell and they have two children together (a boy and a girl).

He starred in the Hallmark holiday movie "Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle." The synopsis is: "Mrs. Miracle uses Christmas magic to reunite three siblings who must decide who will inherit the family's real estate empire following their grandmother's passing."

Feel Good Interview Series: Brenda Lee — "The Queen of Christmas" Known for Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and So Much More - 10 Things to Know About Her

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Brenda Lee is an inductee in the following three Halls of Fame including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. She is affectionately known as "Little Miss Dynamite" and several of her most successful pop singles include "Sweet Nothin's," "I'm Sorry," "I Want to be Wanted," and "Losing You."

She is the recipient of two Grammy Hall of Fame Awards for "I'm Sorry" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" respectively.

Her signature song is "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," which she recorded in 1958, recently topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 2023, which made her the oldest artist to every top the charts (beating Cher's record with "Believe").

Feel-Good Interview Series: Josh Kelly of "General Hospital" and Transformers Movies - 9 Things to Know About Him

By Markos Papadatos #powerjournalist

Josh Kelly is known for playing the role of Cody Bell on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. Previously, he played Cutter Wentworth on the defunct ABC daytime drama One Life to Live.

Kelly also appeared in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Transformers: Dark of the Moon. He starred on the Lifetime TV series UnREAL. He went on to share nine exciting things about himself.

Josh Kelly's Favorite Movies

On his favorite movies, he said, “The Princess Bride, Rocky, The Incredibles, and last year, my favorite was Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

Feel Good Interview Series: Courtney Lopez - 10 Things to Know About Her And Where She'll Be This Weekend

By Markos Papadatos #powerjournalist

Courtney Lopez is an actress and producer. She is known for "I Love Us," "Once Upon a Christmas Wish," and "Pittsburgh." She has been married to Mario Lopez since December of 2012, and have three children. Most recently, she starred in the new Great American Family Christmas movie "Once Upon a Christmas Wish" opposite Mario Lopez, and their oldest son, Dominic.

Feel Good Interview Series: James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek"- His Courageous Battle Against Cancer, How He Got Started in Acting and More to Know About Him in this Candid Interview

By Markos Papadatos 

Note from Suzee- We send our healing thoughts out for James in his courageous battle and thank him for this interview with Markos.

James Van Der Beek is best known for playing Dawson in “Dawson’s Creek.”

Aside from “Dawson’s Creek,” his movie credits include “Varsity Blues, “Texas Rangers,” “The Rules of Attraction,” “Formose Betrayed,” and “Bad Hair.”

The actor shared some interesting things about himself and his family.

His Newest Challenge: Battling Colorectal Cancer

Presently, James Van Der Beek has been battling Stage 3 colorectal cancer. He made this diagnosis public earlier this month, where he revealed that he was diagnosed with the disease when he was 46 years old. 

Feel Good Interview Series: Holland Roden Talks of Holidazed, Five Gold Rings, Teen Wolf - She Tells Us 10 Things About Her

By: Markos Papadatos

Holland Roden is known for her role Lydia in the hit MTV teen drama series "Teen Wolf," as well as for her acting work in "Channel Zero: Butcher's Block," "Lore" and "No Escape." 

Recently, she starred in such Hallmark holiday projects as the series "Holidazed" and the Christmas movie "Five Gold Rings." She went on to share 10 interesting and exciting things about herself.

Holland Roden's Favorite Movies

Her favorite movies include “Harold and Maude,” “As Good As It Gets,” “The Hours,” “The Constant Gardener,” and “E.T.”

Author and Podcast Host Christina H Wilson Pens Memoir "Believe, A Memoir in Stories" - Chronicling Tragedy, Family, Life on Wall Street and More as an American-Born Chinese

 

Christina H. Wilson, a successful Wall Street wife and podcast host, has crafted a remarkable memoir that began as a collection of short stories over the past 20 years. Initially inspired by the desire to create a memory book for her two sons after they lost their father at a young age, "Believe: A Memoir in Stories" offers a heartfelt journey through her experiences. Christina H. Wilson's book is captivating, narrating the Wall Street lifestyle of the 90sin the fast lane, until tragedy strikes—a true story.

 

Christina's life is a real-life Cinderella story. At twenty-five, she met Jeffrey, a powerful figure on Wall Street, and her life became a whirlwind of youth, affluence, maltreatment, and love. However, life with Jeffrey Wilson took an unexpected turn on the morning of September 11, 2000, at 6 a.m. A phone call delivered news that shattered their world, forcing them to pick up the pieces and start anew. This is a story of resilience, love, and hope that will resonate with many. Ultimately, Christina's story is about the importance of embracing life's experiences. It's about self-discovery, unconditional love, family, and her deep belief that everything in life happens for a reason. We had the opportunity to interview Christina about this poignant and powerful memoir. 

Feel Good Interview Series: Actor Eric Guilmette of Great American Family's "Tails of Christmas" - 10 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Eric Guilmette is an actor, model, and social influencer. He recently starred in the original holiday film "Tails of Christmas" opposite Ash Tsai on Great American Family. He also starred in "You Belong with Me" opposite Emma Hullar. He shared 10 interesting things about himself.

Eric Guilmette's Favorite Movies

On his favorite movies, he remarked, "I'm a big early 2000s/Judd Apatow comedy film buff. So, films like Wedding Crashers, Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Step Brothers... Those are all my speed and typically what I'll put on if I watch something. My favorite movie of all time though is Miracle. I played hockey for 18 years and that film is a masterclass on how to shoot a sports movie."

NJ Investigative Journalist Anthony Scalia Drops New True Crime Podcast About Missing Woman Entitled "Denise Didn't Come Home" - Will the Case be Solved?

Anthony Scalia is a journalist and filmmaker from NJ. He has an award-winning film about a famous NJ diner, and now he has taken his experience as a journalist to make a true-crime podcast, an investigation he himself was a part of. We asked him a few questions about it.

Suzee: Tell me about what you have been working on.

Anthony: For the last seven years, I have been working as a journalist on an investigative, true crime podcast called DENISE DIDN’T COME HOME.

Here is a link to our visual trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBRw2yhUJz4

Suzee: What is it about?

Feel Good Interview Series: Mark Grossman of "The Young and The Restless" - 10 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos, 

#Powerjournalist

Actor Mark Grossman is known for his portrayal of Adam Newman on the No. 1 daytime drama "The Young and The Restless." This Emmy-nominated actor shared 10 interesting and exciting things about himself.

Byron Pulsifer once said: “Imagine, dream, and believe in yourself. With determination and belief, you will be surprised at what you accomplish.” This quote applies to Mark Grossman.

Feel Good Interview Series: Actor and Author Mayim Bialik -10 Things to Know About This Actor Who Went from Blossom To Big Bang Theory to Jeopardy and More

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Mayim Bialik is an actress, author and game show host. From 1991 to 1995, she played the title character of the hit NBC sitcom "Blossom." From 2010 to 2019, she played neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler on "The Big Bang Theory" for which she earned four Primetime Emmy nominations.

Bialik also hosted "Jeopardy" with Ken Jennings on a rotating basis between August 2021 and December 2023. Recently, she also has her own podcast "Mayim Bialik's Breakdown."

Read on for 10 interesting and exciting things about herself.

Feel Good Interview Series: Actor, DJ, Author Kristian Nairn — Hodor in "Game of Thrones'" - Get to Know Him and Learn More About Him in His Book "Beyond the Throne"

By Markos Papadatos #powerjounalist

Nairn just released his new book “Beyond The Throne.” Aside from an actor, he is also a DJ. His additional credits include the films The Appearance, Robin Hood: The Rebellion, Mythical: The Godslayer, and the TV show The Rookie.

Kristian Nairn is an actor and DJ from Northern Ireland. He is best known for his role of Hodor in the global HBO fantasy series "Game of Thrones." He also played Wee John Feeney in the HBO Max series "Our Flag Means Death."  He shared 10 interesting and fun things about himself.

Feel Good Interview Series: Dame Julie Andrews of Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music - 10 Things to Know About this Legendary Oscar Winner

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Dame Julie Andrews is a living legend in the global cinema and TV industry. In her illustrious career in the entertainment business, Andrews has won the 1965 Academy Award for “Best Actress in a Leading Role” for playing the title role in “Mary Poppins,” and she earned two subsequent Oscar nominations for her acting work in “The Sound of Music” in 1966, and “Victor/Victoria” in 1983.

Her mantel holds six Golden Globe Awards, two Emmy Awards, and three Grammy Awards. In 2001, she was recognized as a Kennedy Center Honoree. She went on to share 10 interesting and exciting things about herself!

What Julie Andrews Says is the Key to Longevity in Entertainment

“In my case, first of all, great good fortune, and second, doing a lot of physical exercise… The dances I had to learn, the warmups, the ballet classes and all of that. Certainly, all the oxygen from singing.”

NY/NJ Area Event: Montclair Film Festival Runs October 18-27th, 2024 - Stephen Colbert Sits Down with Jon Bon Jovi, Premieres, Films, Talkbacks and More

A short train ride from New York City into the beautiful city of Montclair is the home of the Montclair Film Festival, a vibrant festival in North Jersey featuring the best of new works in film of film of all types, seminars, presentations and activities. One of the highlights of the festivals is Stephen Colbert‘s Special Evenings at NJ Performing Arts Center in Newark, This year he will have a conversation with John Bon Jovi on October 26, 2024. For Tickets and more information visit: https://montclairfilm.org/

If you’re not already familiar with the suburb of Montclair you'll be happy to find so much to do there. Aside from the festival, it's a hub of all types of restaurants shops and galleries It's a great place to spend some time after or in between screenings.