Get Sassy, With Vassy

Vassy & Crystal Waters Are Hustlin'

"I was in the high school choir and was told I couldn't sing. Then, years later, that teacher heard me singing on a national radio station and ended up writing an apology letter, which is kind of funny." - Vassy

This quote is from a full length interview I did with the sassy Vassy for Chorus and Verse about her single "Beautiful Day."

Cut to it here: http://www.chorusandverse.com/content.php?id=20120607A

Well the Australian born Ms. Karaglorgos, her last name, recently went number #1 on the Billboard Dance Chart with Hustlin'. The song pays homage to Crystal Waters’ nineties house classic, "Gypsy Woman."

Crystal Waters has come out in full support of the record, even appearing in the song’s music video. 

You've come a long way Ms. Thing! Check out the video after the jump!

                                                              Hustlin'  

Hey, it's Vassy at: 

https://www.facebook.com/Vassy
https://twitter.com/vassy

Patricia Arquette, Straight Up

So Cool: Patricia Arquette

I have always been a fan of Patricia Arquette's. Whatever she is in she adds that extra level that makes it something special. A few of my personal favorites: True Romance, Ed Wood & David Lynch's Lost Highway.

Aside from her considerable acting talent I also have a love for the fact that she is a humanitarian and stands up for what she believes in.

One of my very favorite reports about her is how the producers of her hit series Medium requested she lose weight for the role. Nobody hits the point better than Patricia when her response was a firm "No" as she countered that her role was that of a housewife and a mother who would not look like a Victoria's Secret model.

I happened upon this tidbit between her and another favorite actress Mom of mine, Amy Adams on Jezebel here is what the site printed:

Patricia Arquette:  I had a big fight with one paparazzo.

Amy Adams: I wish I had been there to have your back.

Patricia Arquette: He kept following us. And I said, "OK, leave us the fuck alone." And he goes, "Nice, mom! Good job!" I said, "I'm teaching my daughter. If a man is following you and you tell him to go away and he doesn't, you turn around and say, 'F— you!' as loud as you can." Because there's no difference. I don't care if he has a camera.

Awesome!!! The woman is teaching her children not to talk to strangers and just because you hold a camera does not make it right for you to approach a child in any way, shape or form. So yeah paparazzi Ms. Arquette put it perfectly: F#@k you!

Patricia on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000099/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1

Amy on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0010736/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1

The Troops Honor Kid Rock

Rock On! Kid Rock & Mark Woods

OPERATION TROOP AID HONORS KID ROCK
WITH 2014 "PATRIOT AWARD"

I've always knew who Kid Rock was, a successful Rock Star who was in a relationship with one of my favorite people & interview subjects, Pamela Anderson. However I had never heard his music... That was until my friend, publicist extraordinaire, Ken Phillips gave me one of his CD's. Listening to Kid Rock's music for the first time was a religious experience that made me a fan for life. Well Ladies & Gentlemen it's time you know about his giving back to others who truly deserve your respect and gratitude, carry on... Operation Troop Aid(OTA), a nonprofit organization which supports U.S. Troops, honored award-winning, multi-platinum selling humanitarian Kid Rock, last week in Nashville, Tennessee, with the 2014 Operation Troop Aid “Patriot Award.” Presented annually by OTA to celebrities that champion the men and women serving in the American Armed Forces, the rock star was awarded the Eagle Trophy for his countless endeavors to support troops overseas and at local hospitals and for supporting numerous military charities. Well known for his role as an American Patriot, Kid Rock, has performed at various military bases and continues to meet military personnel at every concert appearance. "Kid Rock is one of the most giving entertainers I have ever met,” says OTA founder and executive director Mark Woods.  "He really gets it…  Last year, Kid Rock challenged his fans to help raise money to send care packages to the troops.  In one short month, we were able to ship over 500 care packages just in time for the holidays. His art, legacy of family and Spirit of Patriotism is exactly why this award exists.” Kid Rock joins past Patriot Award recipients Hank Williams Jr., Toby Keith, Darryl Worley, Aaron Tippin, Gary Sinise, Charlie Daniels, Mark Wills, and KISS. About Operation Troop Aid: Founded in 2004 by 21-year military veteran, Mark Woods, Operation Troop Aid provides entertainment initiatives and care packages for U.S. Service Members with revenue generated through professional concert promotions and public financial generosity. OTA is a nonprofit corporation striving to make a positive difference and inspire the Armed Forces by letting them know Americans stand with them. OTA is a certified IRS approved charity. As an entertainment based charity, each year OTA selects and presents The OPERATION TROOP AID Patriot Award to an entertainer / artist that best exemplifies the spirit of Patriotic service to our Troops and Americanism in their art.  It does not necessarily reflect events in that year, as it may be a historical grouping of their achievements to promote our Troops and American Patriotism.  It is an award that embodies a sense of service, supporting our American Troops and an overall outlook of honoring our Constitution and promoting the Freedom that our Troops provide. For more information on OTA, visit www.OperationTroopAid.org.

Margaret Cho "Busks A Move"

Margaret Hitting The Streets
Photo: Todd V Wolfson

Margaret Cho is walking the streets to raise awareness for one of her hometown, San Francisco's more pressing problems: homelessness.

Margaret stepped out on Monday to begin what she says will be a daily, two-month commitment to busk on the streets of San Francisco to raise money for the city's vast homeless population

Armed with her guitar case, Cho hit the road and busked a move with a handwritten sign that says, "If you have, give; if you need, take (please remember your fellow man)."

"We have a small amplification system and big hearts," Cho said on Facebook over the weekend. "We will make videos and I have some secret amazing legit superstars who will come and sit in with us. The homeless problem in SF is out of control and this is the least we can do."

What street corner will Margaret work next? Find out with her daily updates on Twitter.

Busk with Margaret in San Fran on Twitter: 
https://twitter.com/margaretcho

Tis' The Season For Pentatonix

Pentatonix: Yes, We Love Christmas!, So There!

PENTATONIX

RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR THEIR ORIGINAL SONG & TITLE TRACK, “THAT’S CHRISTMAS TO ME”

CLICK HERE TO WATCH!

Check out the popularity of their Holiday CD "That's Christmas To Me" it's number #1! Give a Ho, ho ho shout out while you're at it, werd!

#1 ON BILLBOARD’S HOLIDAY ALBUMS CHART FOR 3 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS

#1 ON AMAZON CD & DIGITAL ALBUMS BEST SELLERS CHART

TOP 3 AT ITUNES

MUSIC VIDEOS FOR “WHITE WINTER HYMNAL, “WINTER WONDERLAND / DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY” FT. TORI KELLY & “MARY, DID YOU KNOW? HAS MORE THAN 9 MILLION VIEWS

BOTH PTXMAS AND THAT’S CHRISTMAS TO ME ARE CURRENTLY IN THE TOP 3 ON AMAZON BEST SELLERS CHART & TOP 20 ON ITUNES MAIN CHART

ADDITIONALLY PTV VOL. III IS IN THE TOP 20 ON AMAZON’S BEST SELLERS CHART CAUSING FOR 3 ALBUMS ON THE CHART IN THE TOP 20

Catch Pentatonix on TV

11/23 – American Music Awards (Presenting)

11/26 – The Today Show

11/27 – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

11/27 – A Hollywood Christmas At The Grove

12/3 – Christmas In Rockefeller Center

Official Website: http://ptxofficial.com/
YouTube Page: http://youtube.com/Ptxofficial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pentatonix
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTXofficial

Purchase PTX Vol. III: http://smarturl.it/PTXVol3
Listen to PTX Vol. III on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/PTXVol3Spot
That’s Christmas To Me iTunes: http://smarturl.it/PTXtctmiT

That’s Christmas To Me Amazon: http://smarturl.it/PTXtctmAm

Listen to That’s Christmas To Me on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/PTXmasSp

"I Like You" Debby Holiday

One of my favorite singers and people, Debby Holiday is back with a new twist on a chart topping classic "I Like You."

The song celebrates the 30-year anniversary of Phyllis Nelson’s original. It was a #1 hit on the Billboard Dance Chart in 1985. 

I checked in with Debby to get an exclusive comment for Entertain Me on her current gem:

 "What an amazing journey this has been with Tony Moran. From the first phone call when he told me about the song - to our time in the studio & filming the video! Tony works with passion & focus like I do … & I'm thrilled to hopefully honor the beautiful & talented Phyllis Nelson. Music … what a blessing!"

Yes, it was Mr. Moran's idea to cover the Phyllis Nelson original and he asked Debby to do the honor. I for one am glad he did.

This is Ms. Holiday's third collaboration with Tony - hey if it ain't broke, keep going!

Tony & Debby Like You

Join Debby at: https://www.facebook.com/debbyholidayfanclub

Dance With Tony at: https://www.facebook.com/DJTONYMORAN

It's Monday, Unleash The Monster

Everyone has a monster inside of them. Where are you hiding yours???

Attack of the Morningside Monster is a feature length horror / thriller by Blue Dusk Productions starring Nicholas Brendon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Criminal Minds) and Tiffany Shepis (Sharknado 2, Exit to Hell). The film unfolds around a brutal murder in the otherwise-peaceful town of Morningside, NJ. As more bodies are discovered, Sheriff Tom Haulk and his deputy, Klara Austin, race against time on a desperate journey to catch the killer, pitting them against friends, enemies and even each other. 

Robert Pralgo (Fast & Furious 7, The Vampire Diaries), Catherine Taber (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Just Like Heaven), and Amber Chaney (The Hunger Games, The Walking Dead) also star. Michael H. Harper produced the film along with Director Chris Ethridge and Screenwriter Jayson Palmer.

"We are taking a character-driven approach to the time-honored tradition of the masked killer, with equal parts blood and real human emotion," said Ethridge. 

Attack of the Morningside Monster is currently available on cable and digital platforms in the Unites States and Canada. A Blu-ray / DVD release from Apprehensive Films will follow on January 20th, 2015. The film is currently available for Pre-Order on iTunes:

United States - https://itun.es/i6g57MP

Canada - http://bit.ly/1rrJO9A

Film Festival Accolades:

Winner, Fright Night Film Festival 2014, Best Dramatic Horror Film

Winner, Best Actor (Rob Pralgo), Crimson Screen Film Festival 2014

Official Selection, Days of the Dead LA 2014

Official Selection, Garden State Film Festival 2014

Pre-order at MVD: http://mvdb2b.com/s/AttackOfTheMorningsideMonster/AFAMM024

  

or at Amazon: http://amzn.to/1xkkExh