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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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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Meet the new man behind Star Wars Chewbacca! Originally played by Peter Mayhew, Joonas Suotamo steps up to the block. A former basketball player, Joonas, shares how he was cast as the famous wookie, the challenges of the suit, and much more in this exclusive interview!
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Coming off the heels of another blockbuster hit in Marvel’s Avengers Infinity War, Paul Bettany sits down to discuss his role in the upcoming Star Wars film. Hear why Paul begged to be in SOLO: A Star Wars Story, plus his thoughts on Director Ron Howard, and much more in this exclusive Paul Bettany interview!
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Was it scary to take on the responsibility of directing a Star Wars film? What would little Opie Taylor think of the Millennium Falcon landing in Mayberry? Today’s exclusive interview is with Ron Howard, Director of SOLO: A Star Wars Story!
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What was it like being Han Solo’s first love interest? What Avenger would Emilia Clarke like to be? And why she doesn’t describe herself as playing a strong woman in this exclusive Emilia Clarke Solo: A Star Wars Story exclusive interview!
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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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Where are my General Hospital soap opera fans at? While in LA to cover SOLO A Star Wars Story, I also had the opportunity to visit the ABC General Hospital set to tour the studio. In addition to walking the set (and spotting cast members during a blocking rehearsal), I also watched a sneak peak of the Nurses Ball, and met Executive Producer Frank Valentini and Joshua Swickard who plays “Detective Harrison Chase” on the show.
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Have you ever dreamed of walking the red carpet for a movie premiere? I’ve watched the live coverage since I was a young girl and always marveled at the amazing talent walking the carpet in their beautiful dresses and suits, grinning from ear to ear while cameras flash and fans yell out to them. Attending the SOLO A Star Wars Story Premiere was definitely a highlight in my life. I’m sharing details from the red carpet and after party experience below!
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Join me as I head to LA next week for the SOLO: A Star Wars Story Premiere! You won’t want to miss this fun opportunity. Follow the #HanSoloEvent hashtag on Twitter and Instagram as I walk the red carpet and interview talent from the film! SOLO: A Star Wars Story is available in theaters May 25th.
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