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Johnathan Banks Interview The Future Heavyweight Boxing Champion

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He’s the lead trainer for world heavyweight champion Wledimir Klitschko but on September 29, 2014 he’s going to step into the ring against Antonio Tarver. Having just signed with the Tara Thomas Agency and promoted by Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, Johnathan Banks is well on his way to becoming the future heavyweight Boxing Champion. Q – Johnathan, how long have you been in training for this fight of yours? A – About 6 and a half weeks. Q – Is that the normal amount of time a…

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Kyle Keller Interview VH-1’s Tough Love

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How do you spell success? Kyle Keller, That’s how. Kyle Keller is the breakout star of VH-1’s Tough Love. Along the way she’s been a television host, a red carpet correspondent and Maxim Radio personality. Kyle spoke with us about her career in Showbiz to date. Q – Kyle, So you were an actress as a child. Are ya still acting today? A – I was a child actress in musical theater. I am now a T.V. show host / correspondent. I entered into that. I was a musical theater…

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Alexandra Elagina Interview Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

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Alexandra Elagina is a 22 year old dancer with Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. She calls Kazan, the 6th largest city in Russia, home. Alexandra graduated from the Kazan Ballet Academy in 2006 in the class of teacher I. Khakimova, the People’s Artist of Tatarstan and Honorable Artist Of The Russia Federation. After graduation she was accepted as a soloist to Tatar’s Jalil State Academic Theatre Of Opera and Ballet which is considered to be home to one of the best troupes performing in Russia. She made her performing debut…

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Dwayne “Swoop” Simpson Interview The Harlem Wizards

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He was a member of The Harlem Globetrotters. He was a member of The Harlem Rockets. Today he’s a member of The Harlem Wizards. He is Dwayne “Swoop” Simpson or “Swoop” for short. Performing at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, N.Y. “Swoop” talked to us between shows. Q – You left the Harlem Globetrotters for The Harlem Wizards. A – Right. Q – Why did you do that? A – Well, it was kind of a joint decision because I had a very successful tour with them. Towards…

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Michael Chiklis Interview Remembering John Belushi

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Back on March 5, 1982 the world lost one of its greatest comedians. His name was John Belushi and he was found dead in an L.A. bungalow. He was 33 years old. Last year the movie “Wired” was released based on the book of the same name by Watergate investigator Bob Woodward. While the movie was met with a negative response from critics, actor Michael Chiklis received much praise for his portrayal of the late comedian. We talked with Michael Chiklis about his role as John Belushi. Q – Do…

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Diana De Garmo Interview American Idol

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American Idol’s third season produced a singer named Diana De Garmo. She didn’t win the competition that year. Fantasia Barrino did. Since then, Diana has gone on to record a debut CD titled “Blue Skies”, make a Broadway debut in Hairspray and tour the U.S. with Brooklyn: The Musical. She also made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2007. Diana De Garmo spoke about her experience on American Idol and her career to date. Q – Diana, last time I heard something about you, you were doing a Broadway show. Was…

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Arthur Alexander Interview Sorrows

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Pavilion Recording artists “Sorrows” are making a name for themselves all over the U.S. On tour to promote their debut album. “Sorrows” are based out of New York and have been together three years. Arthur Alexander, lead, singer for the “Sorrows” talked about his group. Q – Where are you performing these days? A – Within a 200-300 mile radius of the New York City area. We’re playing mostly clubs in the tri-state area of New York Massachusetts and Connecticut. Q – What’s the group on stage performance like. A…

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Dean Interview James E. Strates Shows

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If you’ve ever strolled along the Midway of the James E. Strates Shows, no doubt you’ve taken notice of all the games there are to play. One such game is the Gun Ball Game. Standing in front of the game, inviting you to try your luck is – Dean. We caught up with Dean, along the James E. Strates Midway, on the grounds of the New York State Fair in Syracuse, New York. Q – Dean, how long have you been with the Strates Shows? A – Four years. Q…

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Bill Milhizer Interview Fleshtones

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Here’s a sampling of what some critics are saying about I.R.S. Recording Artists the “Fleshtones,” “The best rock ‘n roll to come out of New York in the past year,” “This year’s authentic embodiment of rock ‘n roll,” and the “true champions of American beat music.” Having formed in 1976, the “Fleshtones” were signed to I.R.S. in 1980 by Miles Copeland. “Roman   Gods”   is   their latest album and we chatted with drummer Bill Milhizer about the group. Q – You guys are not into the usual material trappings of rock…

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Patches Interview James E. Strates Fair

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Along the Midway at the New York State Fair, James E. Strates operates a stand called “Hit The Red”. A guy, with clown make-up invites passerby’s, well, I should say, insults passerby’s to dunk him in the water. $2.00 gets you 5 balls to try your luck. “Patches” has been a bloke (his word for what he does) for 9 years now, and this is his last year. “Patches” talked with us about his job at James E. Strates, during this year’s run (2009) of the New York State Fair.…

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