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Toy Story 4 Cast – Exclusive Interviews!

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If you caught my Toy Story 4 movie review a few days ago, I may have left one tidbit out….the Toy Story 4 cast was in Orlando last week, and I had the opportunity to interview them! Living in Orlando has its perks with all of the theme parks nearby, but it also offers celebrities of Disney films another option for special appearances and press events. With the recent addition of Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios, it granted the perfect backdrop for the Toy Story 4 cast to hold their latest press conference for the film.

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Toy Story 4 Cast – Exclusive Interviews!

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The Bachelorette Reunion Special

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Where are all my Bachelor Nation superfans at? (Raises hand really high) I have been a long-time fan, like since episode ONE with Trista Sutter! I brought the hubby on board several years back, and we watch every season of Bachelor and Bachelorette while sipping wine. Well, guess what….there’s going to be a Bachelorette Reunion Special on ABC in just a few weeks! Here’s all the details, plus first images of the Bachelorette Reunion!

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DWTS Live Tour + Video!

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Dancing with the Stars: Live! – A Night to Remember kicked off their tour in December and continues through March of 2019! The DWTS Live Tour features fan-favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production ranging in dance styles from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. It’s everything you love about ABC’s hit show, but live and sans the judges!

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DWTS Live Tour + Video!

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A Dance Lesson Video with DWTS Pro Mentors for Disney’s Nutcracker

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I’ve been dying to share something with you for months!! Now that Disney’s Nutcracker and the Four Realms is releasing on Blu-ray, I can share this exclusive dance lesson video with DWTS Pro Mentors! Inspired by the film, these three handsome dance pros took time out of their busy schedules to teach us a special dance, and it was SO much fun!

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A Dance Lesson Video with DWTS Pro Mentors for Disney’s Nutcracker

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Tune in this Sunday to America’s Funniest Home Videos!

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Last month I headed to LA for a girls trip with my mother in law. We spent a week visiting some of our favorite TV and game shows, like America’s Funniest Home Videos and The Price is Right! We had so much fun! If you’ve ever wanted to plan a trip to the Los Angeles area and visit your favorite TV shows, it’s pretty easy to grab tickets. I’ll share a bit more on how to do that later.

For now, I want you guys to head to your TV and record the latest episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos on The ABC Television Network, airing this Sunday at 8pm ET. We had amazing seats, so you’ll definitely be able to spot us!

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America’s Funniest Home Videos

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The Kids Are Alright – ABC TV Set Tour and Interviews

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Take a step back in time with ABC’s new comedy series – The Kids Are Alright. Can you imagine having 8 boys and only having one bathroom? I have two boys and I’m grateful they have their own space! While in LA earlier this month, we visited the ABC set for a tour as well as cast and crew interviews. Caleb Foote (one of the older boys in the series) was kind enough to allow 25 ladies to follow him around for the afternoon!

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The Kids Are Alright

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Misty Copeland Interview – Disney’s Nutcracker and the Four Realms

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Misty Copeland felt joining Disney’s Nutcracker was an organic fit, after all, she is a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, so what better person to play the role of the Ballerina Princess in the film! Here’s our exclusive interview with Misty Copeland on joining the cast of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.

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Misty Copeland Interview

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Exclusive Interview with Gleb Savchenko and other DWTS Mentors!

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Where’s my Dancing with the Stars fans?! While covering Disney’s Nutcracker in LA a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to stop by Gleb Savchenko’s dance studio for an exclusive interview and dance lesson! Check out the Q&A with Gleb, Brandon Armstrong and Alan Bersten below!

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Exclusive Interview with Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong and Gleb Savchenko

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A Set Visit to ABC’s Station 19 TV Show!

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Stepping on the set of ABC’s Station 19 TV Show was bittersweet. I hadn’t laid eyes on a fire truck since Sept 22nd of this year. My cousin’s husband was a 20-year firefighter and we lost him a few days earlier. I had never been to a funeral with such an outpouring of love for an individual who serviced the community. The police vehicles and fire trucks were lined up on the highway for as far as we could see from our limo. When we passed fire stations on our way to the grave site, firemen were standing at salute. His 6-year-old son rolled down the window to wave at the firemen and women. Soon after he was in uncontrollable tears when he realized he couldn’t take daddy home with him.

I stepped on the Station 19 set with the hope of some healing. After all, I have been a Grey’s Anatomy fan since the very first episode, and I looked forward to chatting with Showrunner & Executive Producer Stacy McKee who left Grey’s to work on the spin-off show Station 19. While the hit drama is a television show, I soon learned that it’s much more.

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A Set Visit to ABC’s Station 19 TV Show

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Exclusive Mackenzie Foy Interview – Disney’s Nutcracker and the Four Realms

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms follows the story of young Clara who’s just lost her mother and finds herself in an alternate world. We sat down with actress Mackenzie Foy for an interview on her role as Clara in Disney’s Nutcracker film. Here’s what she had to say about the film, costumes, and her favorite realm in this exclusive Mackenzie Foy Interview.

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Exclusive Mackenzie Foy Interview

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The Many Voices of Jim Cummings – Exclusive “Friendsgiving” Interview

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Jim Cummings is a fan favorite – known for his many voices as Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, Darkwing Duck, Geppetto in Pinocchio, and Ray the Firefly from The Princess and the Frog, among many others. His talent as a voiceover actor began in 1986 and he took over Sterling Holloway’s role as Winnie the Pooh and Tigger after his passing. I had the opportunity to sit down with Jim Cummings at a beautiful “Friendsgiving” lunch in Los Angeles last week. Here’s my exclusive interview with Jim!

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Exclusive Jim Cummings Interview

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Premiere!

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This was my backup dress. I had planned on a beautiful princess gown, but even with my tallest shoes, it needed hemming. I think things work in mysterious ways though because this dress color was spot on with the Nutcracker’s Land of Flowers Realm – which just happens to be my favorite one! After stopping at the step and repeat to snap a few photos, we headed inside Disney’s Nutcracker and the Four Realms Premiere party. Scroll down for all the details on this amazing event!

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Premiere!

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Jersey Boys Musical Review

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The Orlando Broadway season kicks off with the Jersey Boys Musical – now playing through November 4th! We sent writer, Jannea, and her husband to experience the Tony Award®–winning performance. See why Jersey Boys Musical – The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons is not to be missed!

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Jersey Boys Musical Review

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Put On Your Dancing Shoes & Follow Me to Disney’s Nutcracker Premiere!

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You read that right! I’m headed back to LA – this time for Disney’s Nutcracker and the Four Realms movie premiere! I’ve seen some of the film images and posters and I’m curious how the red carpet will be themed. The parallel world is reminiscent to Candyland – do you remember playing that game as a child? In addition to The Nutcracker premiere, I’ll also have the opportunity to cover a few ABC TV shows…keep reading more details!

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Disney’s Nutcracker

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An Exclusive Look at Monster Jam Monster Trucks World Headquarters!

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Monster Jam’s 2019 Season kicked off with a bang! L and I headed to Monster Jam headquarters here in Florida for an exclusive tour of the garage. We learned how the company builds the monster trucks – including hands-on demos, then stuck around for the Livestream where they revealed the brand new Fire & Ice Monster Trucks to fans everywhere! Check out the recap video included in the post for all the details.

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An Exclusive Tour of Monster Jam Headquarters!

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Dreamworks She-Ra First Images & Season Trailer!

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Everything old is new again! Dreamworks She-Ra and The Princesses of Power is debuting exclusively on Netflix beginning November 16th! Here’s your first look at Adora/She–Ra, Glimmer, Bow, Entrapta, Mermista, and Perfuma among many others in the new series. Plus check out the just-released full trailer for season 1!

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Dreamworks She-Ra First Images & Season Trailer

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Our Family’s Magical Day as Disney On Ice Mickey’s Search Party Guests!

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Imagine attending Disney On Ice Mickey’s Search Party and being asked to take part in the show. That is exactly what happened to our family, specifically my boys! We had the most magical day ever when the boys were cast in the show for a special interactive opportunity. From ground floor seats we watched the boys in action, and it was the most amazing time! I can’t wait to share all of the details, so keep reading! Plus check out our Disney On Ice Mickey’s Search Party video too.

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Def Leppard & Journey Concert Review

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Relive the 80’s with two of the world’s greatest rock bands! Def Leppard and Journey put on an outstanding show at the Tampa Amalie Arena last weekend. It just so happened that their concert landed on my birthday, so it was a really great night out for my husband and me! There wasn’t an empty seat in the house that night.

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Def Leppard & Journey Concert Review

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A Hilarious Interview with Deric McCabe of A Wrinkle In Time

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Deric McCabe is one cute kid! It’s no surprise Ava DuVernay offered him the role of Charles Wallace in Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time. He truly has that IT factor and I see him expanding on his career in the years to come. A Wrinkle in Time releases on Blu-ray (among other video options) today, so with that in mind, we had an opportunity to chat with Deric about his role in the film. Upon entering the room, I knew we were in for a show….here’s why!

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Deric McCabe of A Wrinkle In Time

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A Sit Down with Woody Harrelson of SOLO: A Star Wars Story

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Woody Harrelson’s hustling days can be dated all the way back to the 90’s film “White Men Can’t Jump.” So it’s no surprise he was cast as a scoundrel in the new Star Wars film. During the sit-down, he shares details on why he turned down the role originally, his thoughts on Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, plus we school him on life hacks! Find out more in this exclusive Woody Harrelson SOLO: A Star Wars Story interview!

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Woody Harrelson of SOLO: A Star Wars Story

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Chatting with the New Star Wars Droid: L3-37

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge is L3-37 in SOLO: A Star Wars Story. The “Fleabag” actress sits down to chat with us about her audition experience, and how she’s never seen a Star Wars film before now! Check out this exclusive interview with the new Star Wars droid: L3-37.

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge is the New Star Wars Droid: L3-37

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Alden Ehrenreich Interview – What He Said Right After Being Surprised by Harrison Ford!

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What was it like playing one of the most iconic Star Wars characters in the franchise history? Does he pull off a younger version of Harrison Ford? Speaking of – we have the inside scoop following that now infamous surprise on Entertainment Tonight! Read all about it in this exclusive Alden Ehrenreich Interview!

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Exclusive Alden Ehrenreich Interview #SoloMovie

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