Latest articles from PR.com http://www.pr.com/articles Wed, 16 May 2012 07:41:16 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/articles 68 69 PR.com is an online publication of articles. It is also a business marketplace, & directory of businesses, products, services, jobs, & free press release distribution service. © 2012 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/article/1212 Jesse Metcalfe Jesse Metcalfe stars in the new TNT drama, Dallas, a 2012 reboot of the iconic 1980s primetime soap that captured television audiences by the tens of millions with its portrayal of the wealthy Ewing family living on Dallas’s palatial Soutfork Ranch. A bitter rivalry between brothers J.R. and Bobby Ewing propelled an unending saga of business wrangling, infidelity and backstabbing among a family of oil [PR.com Article - May 10, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1212 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1211 Kristin Chenoweth That sparkling smile, angelic voice and disarming mid-western speech lilt; think you know Kristin Chenoweth? Think again. In my interview with the multi-hyphenate, multi-award winning star of stage and screen, Chenoweth opens up to reveal that the road to success has been paved with a few bumps and many life-transforming events. They have all made Kristin Chenoweth the beautiful being she is today, [PR.com Article - April 17, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1211 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1210 Mike Tyson Mike Tyson earned his iconic status in the late eighties as boxing’s undisputed World Heavyweight Champion. He defended his title against nine would-be contenders with a swift knockout punch that put multiple opponents to sleep inside of the first round. In watching Tyson’s old boxing footage, his lethal right hook left me stupefied. I found myself shouting, “Goodnight!” as each of [PR.com Article - April 12, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1210 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1209 Shannen Doherty Shannen Doherty has a hearty laugh that emanates from a voice brimming with raspy confidence. Her hard-earned philosophical prowess is backed by fierce intellect; this is the real Shannen Doherty. Toward the beginning of my conversation with Shannen I let her know that if I were playing a word association game and someone uttered, “Shannen Doherty,” my kneejerk response would be [PR.com Article - April 09, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1209 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1208 Megan Hilty Megan Hilty plays the seductive, self-doubting Ivy Lynn on NBC’s new water cooler hit, Smash. Hilty is part of a new breed of triple-threat performers, in the same vein as another Broadway star-turned-screen-siren, Kristin Chenoweth. We are in the Glee era of television after all, where the small screen musical has taken hold of mainstream entertainment, and audiences are tuning in and enjoying what [PR.com Article - April 04, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1208 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1207 Mirror Mirror with Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer & Nathan Lane Lily Collins in Mirror Mirror Nathan Lane in Mirror Mirror Julia Roberts & Lily Collins in Mirror Mirror A recurring theme in 21st century cinema is that of remaking classic stories, or in the case of the film, Mirror Mirror, re-imagining. The classic tale of Snow White has lived through several incarnations, spanning generations with [PR.com Article - March 30, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1207 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1206 The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism, by Kate Winslet, Margret Ericsdottir & Keli Thorsteinsson The Golden Hat Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Icelandic filmmaker Margret Ericsdottir and Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet. The foundation was created to bring awareness to the tens of millions of children and adults who are currently living with a severe form of non-verbal Autism. Margret [PR.com Article - March 28, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1206 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1205 Cheryl Burke & William Levy from Dancing With The Stars Known for her smile and indefinable energy on the dance floor, Dancing With The Stars’ Cheryl Burke has distinguished herself as one of the most recognizable and most in-demand professional dancers on the ABC primetime megahit. Nabbing two consecutive wins in the second and third seasons of the show cemented Burke’s status as a tour de force [PR.com Article - March 26, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1205 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1204 21 Jump Street with Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum Ice Cube, Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum in 21 Jump Street Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill in 21 Jump Street Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum in 21 Jump Street 21 Jump Street is the latest television series to be adapted into a major motion picture with A-list stars in the leading roles. When you see a promotional trailer advertising a movie adapted from a 1980s [PR.com Article - March 16, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1204 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1203 Dr. Sanjay Gupta CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta. We hear his name announced on CNN and our bleary politically-fatigued minds and bodies instantly spring to life with the anticipation of groundbreaking medical reports, courtesy of one of the world’s most renowned neurosurgeons. Dubbed “The World’s Doctor” by former President Bill Clinton, Sanjay Gupta’s [PR.com Article - March 12, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1203 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1202 Miriam Shor Actress Miriam Shor has a bold personality punctuated by dry wit and fearless opinions. She and I had a blast dissecting the social message veiled behind the brightly hued humor of ABC’s new water cooler show, GCB. GCB stars Shor, Kristin Chenoweth, Leslie Bibb, Annie Potts, Marisol Nichols and Jennifer Aspen as six larger-than-life southern Christian women who love the Lord, and their Louboutins. [PR.com Article - March 07, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1202 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1201 Eva Longoria with Publicist Liza Anderson (Right) So much has changed since I began working as a publicist over a decade ago. Publicity had a completely different landscape, terrain and playing field, pre-21st century. There was no real Internet to speak of and paper-tangible magazines were all the rage. The fax machine and messenger services were an hourly necessity in public relations, and I used a zip drive and a [PR.com Article - February 28, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1201 Liza Anderson, President of Anderson Group Public Relations http://www.pr.com/article/1200 Doutzen Kroes Supermodel and Victoria’s Secret Angel, Doutzen Kroes, took a break from her schedule to chat with me about new motherhood, staying fit for Victoria’s Secret photo shoots and keeping her European roots intact. Kroes even let me in on her sexy Valentine’s Day plans with her husband of two years, DJ Sunnery James. Upon googling Doutzen’s name, I couldn’t help but notice that [PR.com Article - February 16, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1200 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1199 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Josh Hutcherson & Dwayne Johnson in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Josh Hutcherson, Luis Guzman, Vanessa Hudgens & Dwayne Johnson in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Dwayne Johnson, Josh Hutcherson, Michael Caine, Luis Guzman & Vanessa Hudgens in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Family-friendly adventures like Journey 2: The Mysterious Island typically don’t play [PR.com Article - February 11, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1199 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1198 Camila Alves Beautiful Brazilian model and couture handbag designer, Camila Alves, is perhaps most widely known for romping around in Malibu with her movie star partner of four years, Matthew McConaughey, and their two children, Levi and Vida. Paparazzi love to capture images of the laid back pair, McConaughey shirtless and Alves looking the picture of earthy-sensuality in a flowing beach tunic. When Camila Alves is [PR.com Article - February 09, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1198 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1197 Busy Philipps Playing the young, carefree foil of the cast of ABC’s Cougar Town is an effortless undertaking for comedic actress, Busy Philipps. Known for rubber faced mugging and bubble headed quips, Philipps’s Cougar Town character, Laurie Keller, offers the punch lines to Jules Cobb’s (played by Courteney Cox) serious musings about life as a single career mom and divorcee. Thirty minutes into my [PR.com Article - February 02, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1197 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1196 Sherri Shepherd Sherri Shepherd is a testament to overcoming life's personal obstacles to achieve professional success. Shepherd's strict religious upbringing left the Chicago-bred comedienne, actress, and television host vulnerable to some of life's grittier realities as she transitioned into early adulthood. Shepherd stumbled and fell, both romantically and financially early on. Through the adversity, Sherri [PR.com Article - January 26, 2012] http://www.pr.com/article/1196 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1195 Elle Macpherson Elle Macpherson, the toned and tanned athletic girl from Australia who rose to supermodel glory with five Sports Illustrated Swimsuit covers, is expanding her brand as co-creator and host of NBC’s new fashion design competition, Fashion Star. With a nickname like “The Body” and a thriving lingerie and skincare empire, clothing may seem superfluous to Macpherson’s perfectly [PR.com Article - December 20, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1195 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1194 Peter Facinelli Italian good looks punctuated by piercing blue eyes have given actor Peter Facinelli legions of female fans. Facinelli’s preference for quirky, left of center film and television roles have built his reputation as a formidable contender among entertainment industry heavies. Peter Facinelli loves to play characters that don’t quite have it all together, are a few sandwiches short of a [PR.com Article - December 12, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1194 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1193 Heather McDonald It’s an unselfconscious sense of humor that has made Heather McDonald one of the most talked about of Chelsea Handler’s band of comedy writers and round table regulars on E!’s Chelsea Lately. With self-deprecating facial expressions to punctuate each newsworthy comment, and her willingness to lampoon herself on the regular, McDonald has gained legions of fans, both civilian and [PR.com Article - November 25, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1193 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1192 Arthur Christmas Arthur Christmas Arthur Christmas Arthur Christmas Christmas themed movies are subject to a certain cinematic stigma of being considered kitschy, and generally, only enjoyable around the holidays. Growing up, Christmas was by far my favorite time of year, not just because of presents (though admittedly, they helped), but the whole atmosphere that surrounded it. It’s snowing outside and the tree [PR.com Article - November 22, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1192 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1191 Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille O’Neal boasts one of the most impressive playing records in the history of the NBA. Shaq’s Midas touch began in 1992 when O’Neal was the number one draft pick during his junior year at Louisiana State University. An MVP in three NBA finals and three consecutive career-making championship games with the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t shield the imposing basketball star [PR.com Article - November 11, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1191 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1190 Drama: An Actor's Education, by John Lithgow F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, "You don't write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say." These days, it seems like everyone has something to say: the average Joe, celebrities and fantasy enthusiasts with imaginations that put Roald Dahl's witches and candy men to shame. Everyone believes they are bringing something new and [PR.com Article - November 02, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1190 Jessica Barraco, PR Manager for Bookperk at HarperCollins http://www.pr.com/article/1189 Anonymous with Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave, Sebastian Armesto & Rafe Spall Rhys Ifans in Anonymous Rafe Spall in Anonymous Vanessa Redgrave & Rhys Ifans in Anonymous Anonymous is a film that tackles a universally recognized and accepted paradigm and calls it false, leading to some measure of extreme reaction. Anonymous proposes the idea that William Shakespeare was a fraud and the classic literary works that [PR.com Article - October 28, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1189 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1188 Moneyball with Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill & Philip Seymour Hoffman   Brad Pitt & Jonah Hill in Moneyball   Philip Seymour Hoffman in Moneyball   Brad Pitt & Jonah Hill in Moneyball As a general rule, sports movies have more to do with the action on the field than the front office. Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt, is the baseball movie that is the exception to the rule. Moneyball depicts the true story of the Oakland [PR.com Article - September 23, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1188 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1187 Jenna Dewan Tatum Jenna Dewan Tatum will star as sultry Bunny Janie in NBC’s new controversial and sexy drama, The Playboy Club, airing Monday nights (series premiere, September 19th 10/9c). Based on the original 1960s Playboy Club in Chicago, the television series will allow viewers to escape into the world of glamour, sexual liberation, and social upheaval that embodied the 1960s. The Playboy Club will also [PR.com Article - September 19, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1187 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1186 Warrior with Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy & Nick Nolte Tom Hardy & Nick Nolte in Warrior Tom Hardy & Joel Edgerton in Warrior Joel Edgerton in Warrior Sports movies can be a tricky genre to tackle. Filmmakers do not want to risk alienating a potential audience by delving too deeply into the subtleties of a particular sport. At the same time, authenticity is mandatory, particularly for audience members who are [PR.com Article - September 09, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1186 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1185 DJ Pauly D In a candid and fun interview with Jersey Shore breakout star, DJ Pauly D, I talked with him about his rapid rise to fame, that all began with an unexpected MySpace email that, at first glance, left the pop culture sensation scratching his head. We unabashedly covered DelVecchio’s rapid ascent from a local Rhode Island deejay to an internationally famous deejay with a residency at The Palms Hotel in [PR.com Article - September 08, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1185 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1184 Pamela Anderson I recently had the pleasure of discussing the Pamela Couture Stocking Collection by Secrets in Lace with legendary sex goddess, Pamela Anderson. I have seen an abundance of celebrity licensed goods in my journalistic travels, but the images of Pamela’s detailed stocking collection stopped me in my tracks. I have always had a penchant for old world glamour and the lost art of seduction. [PR.com Article - August 03, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1184 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1183 Giuliana & Bill Rancic Giuliana Rancic interviews and reports on celebrities for a living, which added an ironic twist to the necessity for me to put Giuliana in the hot seat for a Q&A that would focus on some intimate topics for her. I hoped that she would empathize with my job requirements, and, not surprisingly, she answered my questions with a great deal of candor and courage. My line of questioning, as [PR.com Article - July 25, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1183 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1182 Zookeeper with Kevin James Kevin James & Leslie Bibb in Zookeeper Kevin James in Zookeeper A lot is made of critical movie reviews that lack the understanding of a movie’s specific audience. For example, how can an adult give a valid review of a children’s movie like this summer’s Zookeeper, starring Kevin James? Adults are cynical and we think we know everything; we’ve lost that wonder [PR.com Article - July 08, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1182 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1181 Jerry Ferrara The lovable celebrity hanger-on, Turtle, in HBO’s hit dramedy Entourage embodies many a young man’s dream. A friend you came up with back home invites you to move out to Los Angeles and live off of him with no strings attached as he rides a rocket ship to movie stardom, and takes you and the rest of his inner circle along for the ride. In many ways the character of Turtle has become something of a [PR.com Article - July 07, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1181 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1180 Drita D’avanzo Those sultry good looks, that raspy voice and the hair-trigger temper: Drita D’avanzo is the embodiment of a dangerous femme fatale. There is something so beautiful and yet dangerous about the mother of two who has had a turbulent ride as the wife of Lee D’avanzo, a convicted alleged bank robber and the alleged leader of a “Bonanno and Colombo crime family farm team,” [PR.com Article - June 30, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1180 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1179 Bad Teacher with Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, & Jason Segel Cameron Diaz in Bad Teacher Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel & Justin Timberlake in Bad Teacher More so than any other genre of movie, comedies are what I’ve found to be the most divisive among movie audiences. Everyone has their own brand of humor and enjoys something different. With that in mind, if you are the kind of person who has a good [PR.com Article - June 23, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1179 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1178 Kim Kardashian There is no doubt that Kim Kardashian is living an extraordinary life. Extra-ordinary; in the literal term it means “beyond what is ordinary, usual or regular.” Indeed, living your life on television is not the norm. My line of questioning for this recent interview with Kim was to get her insight on what it means to share her life’s highs and lows with millions of television viewers. [PR.com Article - June 02, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1178 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1177 Coco Austin & Ice-T After years of dating and hooking up with numerous women, rapper turned actor Ice-T settled down with the most unlikely of candidates; an outrageously proportioned human Barbie named Nicole “Coco” Austin. Coco, who many would describe as the physical embodiment of a hormonal fourteen year old boy’s sexual fantasy, is not just Ice-T’s wife, but his business partner and [PR.com Article - May 31, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1177 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1176 Hesher with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rainn Wilson & Natalie Portman Devin Brochu & Natalie Portman in Hesher Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Hesher One of the more popular concepts in film is a character appearing in someone’s life and causing them to change for the better. Hesher takes that premise to a completely unexpected place. Instead of the typical friendly character, we get the title character of Hesher, a [PR.com Article - May 12, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1176 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1175 Maria Menounos In Maria Menounos’ new book, The EveryGirl’s Guide to Life, she shares her personal journey from a child of hardworking Greek Immigrant parents to an overachieving student with big journalistic dreams, to that of a successful television personality and glamorous red carpet staple. At the tender age of twenty-two, Maria Menounos was the youngest person to ever host Entertainment Tonight. She [PR.com Article - May 04, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1175 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1174 Frank Sinatra & Nancy Sinatra “Younger than springtime are you; softer than starlight are you…,” the Chairman of the Board crooned to his eldest daughter Nancy Sinatra in 1967 as he serenaded his first born in Sinatra’s acclaimed television special, Movin’ With Nancy. Movin’, an Emmy Award winning hour-long television special with appearances by Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., [PR.com Article - April 28, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1174 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1173 Arthur with Russell Brand, Helen Mirren & Jennifer Garner Russell Brand & Helen Mirren in Arthur Nick Nolte, Jennifer Garner & Russell Brand in Arthur Remakes have become a staple in films in recent years, creating a divisive debate among movie fans. Some believe that a fresh perspective can help the current generation to appreciate a classic story; others believe that it is due to a lack of film industry [PR.com Article - April 08, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1173 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1172 Brittny Gastineau & Lisa Gastineau Collectively known as “The Gastineau Girls” since appearing on the E! Network back in 2005 and 2006, Lisa Gastineau and daughter Brittny Gastineau have conquered the A-list social scene from New York to Hollywood. Red carpet events, modeling gigs, TV appearances and trips around the globe are all in a day’s work for the self-proclaimed glamour girls. Brittny [PR.com Article - March 21, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1172 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1171 Joe Pantoliano In Joe Pantoliano’s recently released documentary film, No Kidding, Me Too!, the acclaimed character actor opens up for the first time about his own battle with clinical depression, manic episodes and addiction. In No Kidding, Me Too!, Pantoliano candidly documents his own episodes caused by undiagnosed and untreated mental illness through on-camera confessionals and interviews with his wife [PR.com Article - January 24, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1171 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1170 The Green Hornet with Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Christoph Waltz & Cameron Diaz Jay Chou & Seth Rogen in The Green Hornet Seth Rogen & Cameron Diaz in The Green Hornet Seth Rogen & Jay Chou in The Green Hornet With a number of superhero themed titles due out in 2011, one movie had to be released first. The Green Hornet, perhaps the least known of all characters due for film releases, gets that distinction. [PR.com Article - January 14, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1170 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1169 Russell Simmons My interview with hip hop pioneer turned corporate mogul and spiritual aspirant, Russell Simmons, left much of what he told me still shooting around my mind weeks after we spoke. His statements regarding everything from equal rights to spiritual and social laws resonated with me. Simmons’ commitment to a “non-harming” lifestyle and his conviction in “trying to find a piece of [PR.com Article - January 03, 2011] http://www.pr.com/article/1169 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1168 How Do You Know with Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd, & Jack Nicholson Reese Witherspoon & Paul Rudd in How Do You Know Jack Nicholson & Paul Rudd in How Do You Know Owen Wilson & Reese Witherspoon in How Do You Know I've always had a theory that in a lot of ways, a movie is like a sports team. In sports, you have coaches who try to lead their players to victory; in movies, you have writers [PR.com Article - December 17, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1168 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1167 Eliot Spitzer No matter what you think of Eliot Spitzer, few would debate the merits of his intellectual prowess or his dedication to justice for ordinary, hard working Americans. His ability to cut through bureaucracy and self-serving agendas orchestrated by a privileged few is uncanny. The result of these qualities was a groundswell of support from middle class and working class New Yorkers during Spitzer’s tenure [PR.com Article - December 13, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1167 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1166 Flo Rida Flo Rida’s record release party to inaugurate his latest album, Only One Flo/Part I took place in a trendy alcove of New York City in a nightclub that was fully adorned to resemble an authentic outdoor carnival scene. The space was complete with a big-top circus tent ceiling, funhouse mirrors and games where you have to toss rings over bottle tops to win stuffed prizes. Flo’s latest singles, most [PR.com Article - December 08, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1166 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1165 Edward Burns Take a well known filmmaker and actor with studio movies and A-list co-stars to his credit, and add a twenty-five thousand dollar budget, a skeleton camera crew and a few unknown actors looking for a break... Edward Burns constructed this anomalous filmmaking approach with his latest indie release Nice Guy Johnny. When I first sat down to screen Nice Guy Johnny, I couldn’t imagine what to expect, as I [PR.com Article - November 16, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1165 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1164 Due Date with Robert Downey, Jr. & Zach Galifianakis Zach Galifianakis & Robert Downey, Jr. in Due Date Zach Galifianakis & Robert Downey, Jr. in Due Date Zach Galifianakis & Robert Downey, Jr. in Due Date When you walk into a movie theater to see any film, you usually have some idea of what you're going to end up seeing. Then along comes a movie that exceeds expectations. Last year, director Todd [PR.com Article - November 06, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1164 Anthony Archis http://www.pr.com/article/1163 They Call Me Baba Booey, by Gary Dell'Abate They Call Me Baba Booey, the just released autobiography of Howard Stern Show producer Gary Dell’Abate, reminded me why I love discovering people’s life stories. It’s why I spent my lunch periods in junior high pouring over whatever dusty biographical content the school library offered up, and why I love interviewing people. I’ve been an on and off [PR.com Article - November 02, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1163 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1162 Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2010 It is Breast Cancer Awareness month and multitudes of people are gathering together for the "cause." That is easy to see all around you, particularly during the month of October. But what about one of the underlying causes of breast cancer? Stress. As a stage three breast cancer survivor, I admit that stress creeps in constantly through the cracks as the "what [PR.com Article - October 15, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1162 Lauren E. Miller http://www.pr.com/article/1161 Tori Spelling Tori Spelling’s three best-selling memoirs read like personal journals. They are intimate and revealing in a manner that most celebrities never grant to their fan base. For that reason, I felt like I already knew Tori Spelling before we spoke. Tori has a strong aptitude for communicating her passions, phobias, and unique personality quirks to her reading audience, so much so that it gave me plenty [PR.com Article - October 04, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1161 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1160 Ximena Navarrete, Miss Universe 2010 For Mexican born Miss Universe, Jimena Navarrete, pageant life was ingrained in her Latin upbringing. Jimena (also spelled Ximena and pronounced “Him-eh-na”) is intent on using her new title of Miss Universe to clear up some misconceptions about her native, Mexico. We discussed the economic climate in Mexico as well as the education offered in her country. Jimena [PR.com Article - September 03, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1160 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1159 Demi Lovato What ever happened to those dorky mouse ears? These days Disney is churning out a plethora of young talented hotties, and triple threat Demi Lovato is no exception. The Latin lovely croons, dances and acts for the iconic entertainment brand, along with fellow pop culture sensations, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and the Jonas Brothers, with whom she is currently on tour. There was a purity to my conversation [PR.com Article - August 11, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1159 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1158 Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist, and Rebel Hugh Hefner Hugh Hefner with Ex-Girlfriends Bridget Marquardt, Holly Madison & Kendra Wilkinson Hugh Hefner with Filmmaker Brigitte Berman Hugh Hefner, Ex-Girlfriend Barbi Benton and Roman Polanski Sex, beautiful women, flirtatious Bunnies, and Playboy Magazine bring an immediate image: Hugh Hefner. Academy Award winning director Brigitte Berman’s new documentary, [PR.com Article - August 03, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1158 Ariana Mason http://www.pr.com/article/1157 John Gray, Author of Venus On Fire, Mars On Ice Can those of us alive today in the 21st century take a cue from our turn of the 20th century ancestors when it comes to sustaining solid marriages that don’t end in divorce, re-invigorating marital sexual relations, and even aiding in fertility? According to John Gray, PhD, relationships expert and author and creator of the Mars and Venus franchise, the answer is [PR.com Article - July 15, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1157 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1156 JWoWW (Jenni Farley) from Jersey Shore In a hilarious turn of events, 2009 and 2010 became all about eight toned and tanned self-professed Guidos and Guidettes cast by MTV to spend a summer together at the Jersey Shore. We watched as they hooked up, fought, partied and searched, in vain, for love on the infamous Jersey Shore. For those of us who have never summered on the shore, we are left to assume that the Jersey [PR.com Article - July 07, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1156 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1155 Grown Ups, with Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade & Rob Schneider Salma Hayek & Adam Sandler in Grown Ups Kevin James in Grown Ups David Spade, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider & Kevin James in Grown Ups Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade & Adam Sandler in Grown Ups Behind the Scenes of Grown Ups, with Chris Rock, Kevin James, Rob Schneider, David Spade & Adam Sandler [PR.com Article - June 25, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1155 Ariana Mason http://www.pr.com/article/1154 Taraji P. Henson Taraji P. Henson plays Jaden Smith’s mother in The Karate Kid, opening June 11, 2010. Unlike the original incarnation of the film where Daniel moves with his single mother from Newark to Los Angeles, this updated version of the classic portrays Taraji’s character, Sherry Parker, uprooting her son Dre (Jaden Smith) to Beijing where martial arts are a way of life. In many ways the storyline [PR.com Article - June 09, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1154 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1153 Holly Madison A lot has changed since my first interview with Holly Madison. In 2006, Holly and the other Girls Next Door were giddy from a successful first season of their new E! reality show, and were enjoying the fresh novelty of their unexpected fame. Holly was living at the Playboy Mansion as Hugh Hefner’s number one girlfriend (whatever that meant), and she was thrilled at the prospect of a Playboy [PR.com Article - June 02, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1153 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1152 Stephanie Pratt Though I fancy myself an intellectual and at times a purveyor of literary culture (pause for effect), The Hills has emerged in my life as one of my now not so secret guilty pleasures. It started slowly, clicking the remote, landing on MTV and getting sucked in by a twenty-something La La Land-based soap opera, slickly edited with my favorite top 40 music. The dramatic crescendo between Lauren Conrad, [PR.com Article - May 03, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1152 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1151 Glee Star Chris Colfer Glee has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut on the Fox network less than a year ago. The show has achieved that rarefied combination of critical and commercial acclaim, much to the surprise of those who dubbed the weekly musical a “long shot for success.” Viewers who tune in to the quirky hour long musical situation comedy each week have even pledged their undying loyalty by labeling [PR.com Article - April 26, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1151 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1150 Miss Tila Tequila For those of you who skimmed past the title in search of some eye candy, that’s Miss Tila to you… if you care. And according to Internet statistics on everything from Twitter to iTunes, you most certainly do. Love her or hate her, if you are between the ages of 16 and 34, chances are you’ve noticed the media shenanigans of Tila Tequila and formed a strong opinion about her. And [PR.com Article - April 19, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1150 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1149 Elisabeth Shue I recently caught up with actress Elisabeth Shue who is starring in the just released indie thriller, Don McKay, an edgy mystery also starring (and executive produced by) chameleon-like actor Thomas Haden Church, and directed by Jake Goldberger. Elisabeth and I spoke about the movie business and the art of the film, which seem light years apart. Elisabeth, herself, has had an acting career that has [PR.com Article - April 05, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1149 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1148 Melissa Rivers Melissa Rivers has a boisterous laugh, a deliciously self-deprecating sense of humor and a clearer perspective than I anticipated. With all those miles of red carpet under her Christian Louboutin heels, the phrases “Who are you wearing?” and “Back to you mom,” are now synonymous with her public persona. For more than a decade Melissa Rivers and Joan Rivers were the final word in [PR.com Article - March 31, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1148 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1147 The Runaways, with Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett & Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett in The Runaways Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett & Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie in The Runaways Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett & Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie in The Runaways Joan Jett, Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, & Cherie Currie Sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll fill every moment of The [PR.com Article - March 17, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1147 Ariana Mason http://www.pr.com/article/1146 Mo'Nique at the 2010 SAG Awards Mo’Nique’s star turn in the film Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire, was a re-birth for the comedic actress, into a bold new world of soul-baring dramatic performance that left Hollywood’s mouth agape. We all hope Mo’Nique doesn’t take it the wrong way as we collectively exclaim, “Where did that come from?!” Who knew [PR.com Article - February 18, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1146 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1145 Gloria Allred Gloria Allred and I sat down for a frank discussion about her three decade-long battle to protect, enforce and augment equal rights for women and other minorities in this country. Women who are embroiled in high-profile scandals and scuffles with the famous and powerful seem to flock to Gloria Allred for legal counsel. We see media clips of Ms. Allred as she ushers her headline-making clients through [PR.com Article - February 15, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1145 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1144 Dear John, with Channing Tatum & Amanda Seyfried Channing Tatum & Amanda Seyfried in Dear John Amanda Seyfried in Dear John Channing Tatum & Amanda Seyfried in Dear John Channing Tatum in Dear John Channing Tatum & Amanda Seyfried in Dear John Think of the most trite, romantic phrase you can, and I almost guarantee you will hear it uttered in Dear John, the romantic drama opening on February 5, 2010. [PR.com Article - February 04, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1144 Ariana Mason http://www.pr.com/article/1143 Port-au-Prince, Haiti The deadly 7.0 earthquake that shook Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a nation already mired in debt and poverty, inspired ONE, a grassroots campaign and advocacy group, to focus on Haiti’s future. Over 150,000 ONE members took part in their “Drop Haiti’s Debt” campaign which calls for the cancellation of Haiti’s one billion dollar debt. We cannot expect eradication of debt [PR.com Article - January 30, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1143 Ariana Mason http://www.pr.com/article/1142 Port-au-Prince, Haiti Earthquake Washington, DC/Port-au-Prince, Haiti -- As the death toll climbs and homeless Haitian refugees round out to an estimated 300,000 in the aftermath of Thursday’s catastrophic earthquake in Haiti’s capital, The American Red Cross rushes to the aid of Haiti’s earthquake victims. PR.com spoke with American Red Cross spokesperson Carrie Housman for details on the unfolding [PR.com Article - January 15, 2010] http://www.pr.com/article/1142 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1141 Swann House Bed & Breakfast   Guestroom at Swann House Bed & Breakfast   Guestroom at Swann House Bed & Breakfast   Breakfast Spread at Swann House Bed & Breakfast   Romantic Master Bathroom in Swann House's Il Duomo Suite Situated on a splendid corner in the heart of Washington, DC’s famous Dupont Circle sits the historically rich and elegantly appointed Swann House Bed & Breakfast. A Victorian style mansion with a [PR. ... http://www.pr.com/article/1141 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1140 Michelle Rodriguez Michelle Rodriguez stars in this month’s epic 3D film, Avatar, playing the role of a Marine pilot who is stationed on the planet of Pandora. Her character Trudy Chacon is in the same vein as most of her characters from past films, the hot tomboy or the bombshell with muscle. Michelle Rodriguez has perfected this particular brand of feminine machismo, even being dubbed a young female Marlon [PR.com Article - December 15, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1140 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1139 Kim, Kourtney, & Khloe Kardashian In New York’s Rockefeller Plaza just steps from this year’s freshly adorned Christmas tree, I met up with Kim Kardashian and her younger sister Khloe Kardashian for an interview to discuss what’s new in their lives. We talked about their relationships, careers, family (sister Kourtney is days away from giving birth!) and their thoughts on some recent headlines [PR.com Article - December 11, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1139 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1138 Everybody's Fine, with Robert DeNiro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, & Sam Rockwell Drew Barrymore & Robert DeNiro in Everybody's Fine Kate Beckinsale & Robert DeNiro in Everybody's Fine Robert DeNiro in Everybody's Fine Sam Rockwell & Robert DeNiro in Everybody's Fine Robert DeNiro in Everybody's Fine Ignorance can provide a momentary sense of bliss. Yet when hidden truths surface in the film [PR.com Article - November 24, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1138 Ariana Mason http://www.pr.com/article/1137 David Plouffe As I was preparing to speak with David Plouffe it occurred to me that Plouffe is the now legendary campaign manager who coached President Barack Obama in the fine art of answering sharp questions. There was no way I was going to get him to pull the goalie during our interview. There would be no accidental slips on his part, no spontaneous sound bites. The best I could hope for would be some polished [PR.com Article - November 19, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1137 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1136 50 Cent 50 Cent embodies all of the necessary characteristics of a comic book superhero, complete with the perfect alter ego which launched him into hip-hop and corporate superstardom. A vulnerable impoverished kid, Curtis Jackson was raised by his grandparents while longing for his deceased mother, and later nearly succumbing to the streets of South Jamaica, Queens after being gunned down in 2000 as he was on the [PR.com Article - October 28, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1136 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1135 Howard Dean Howard Dean has a message to convey. He is on a mission to clarify the fine points of President Barack Obama’s plan for American healthcare reform, and to convince the public of its dire importance (though he asserts he is preaching to the choir in most cases). The tone in Howard Dean’s voice throughout our interview was serious and succinct as if to say, “We are passed the point of [PR.com Article - October 22, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1135 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1134 Nia Long Upon hearing the buzz surrounding the new documentary feature film, Good Hair, I knew this topic would ignite a national discussion, not only within the African American community, but about how our American culture defines beauty. Apparently actress Nia Long felt the same way when she was approached by long time friend Chris Rock to participate in his film. Good Hair examines the lengths that African [PR.com Article - October 07, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1134 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1133 Andrew Weil Dr. Andrew Weil has always been a beacon of light in the healthcare field, a guru of wellness to whom you could look for enthusiastic optimism about our American prognosis, checking in from time to time with Oprah or Larry King to share his latest findings (chances are you first learned of the benefits of green tea or dark chocolate from him). As the state of American healthcare continues to deteriorate, [PR.com Article - September 14, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1133 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1132 Mary Jo Buttafuoco Mary Jo Buttafuoco is a woman who was grossly misjudged seventeen years ago when her seemingly blissful suburban existence was interrupted by the bullet of a .25-caliber pistol delivered by a then teenage Amy Fisher. In an instant Mary Jo’s life became one of agonizing pain, confusion and fear. She felt vulnerable and spent the next many years in a haze of prescribed pain medications. Then [PR.com Article - August 13, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1132 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1131 Kourtney Kardashian The Kardashians are quickly shaping up to be one of my favorite families. After lengthy interviews with both Khloe Kardashian and now the adorable and self-effacing Kourtney Kardashian, I am working my way through the whole family, one Kardashian sister at a time. These girls are so much fun to chat with! Much like her younger sister Khloe, Kourtney Kardashian is down to earth and playful, yet [PR.com Article - August 10, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1131 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1130 Julie & Julia, with Meryl Streep & Amy Adams Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia Amy Adams in Julie & Julia Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia Julie & Julia is an unpretentious film that outshines the more expensive and flashier summer films this year, much like Julia Child was a far brighter star than the more obnoxious chefs of her day. To be honest, any film which features Meryl Streep and Stanley [PR.com Article - August 07, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1130 Joseph Marchelewski http://www.pr.com/article/1129 The Ugly Truth, with Katherine Heigl & Gerard Butler Katherine Heigl & Gerard Butler in The Ugly Truth Cheryl Hines & John Michael Higgins in The Ugly Truth Katherine Heigl & Gerard Butler in The Ugly Truth The Ugly Truth, a new romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl of television’s Grey’s Anatomy and Gerard Butler (300) is, in truth, pretty ugly. The story of this film revolves around [PR.com Article - July 24, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1129 Joseph Marchelewski http://www.pr.com/article/1128 Brian McKnight Brian McKnight has spent his entire adult life crooning about love: good love, lost love, unrequited love and even crazy love. Yet for all of the ups and downs that have inspired his music throughout the years, Brian McKnight’s ability to write a heartfelt ballad that strikes a poignant chord has remained consistent. When you talk to Brian McKnight he exudes a confidence that comes from years of [PR.com Article - July 09, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1128 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1127 The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, with Denzel Washington & John Travolta Denzel Washington in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 John Travolta in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Denzel Washington & John Turtorro in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 This summer, there will be quite a few blockbusters promising to give you ample entertainment for your ten dollars (not counting popcorn), but The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 actually delivers [PR.com Article - June 11, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1127 Joseph Marchelewski http://www.pr.com/article/1126 Denise Richards My conversation with Denise Richards was one of those odd experiences where you try to merge the sensationalized tabloid image with the real person before you, and the two just don’t seem to meld. It’s a surreal paradox that never ceases to amaze me, yet it happens often in my line of work. Beneath the headlines and the high profile relationships that seemed to implode with a disastrous [PR.com Article - June 07, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1126 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1125 Kendra Wilkinson I recently sat down with E! personality and former Playboy Mansion resident, Kendra Wilkinson, to discuss her much publicized transition from one of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends to independent woman, and soon to be NFL wife of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver, Hank Baskett. With this personal evolution comes an equally dramatic professional leap from one of three blonde beauties on the smash hit [PR.com Article - May 28, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1125 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1124 Management, with Jennifer Aniston & Steve Zahn   Jennifer Aniston & Steve Zahn in Management   Woody Harrelson in Management   Jennifer Aniston & Steve Zahn in Management Management, a quirky new comedy about the difficulties of love and relationships, stars some big names such as Jennifer Aniston (Bruce Almighty), Steve Zahn (Saving Silverman) and Woody Harrelson (White Boys Can’t Jump). While Management succeeds in [PR.com Article - May 14, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1124 Joseph Marchelewski http://www.pr.com/article/1123 Nicole Scherzinger According to lead singer Nicole Scherzinger, The Pussycat Dolls have been on tour practically since the day they were signed to Interscope Records, with a breakneck schedule of non-stop live performing, recording, promotional appearances and music video shoots. The gypsy aspect of the career of The Pussycat Dolls and their lives over the last several years is exhausting, even to me, as I listen to [PR.com Article - April 22, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1123 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1122 Ron Reagan Ron Reagan is the direct namesake of the man whom many on the right consider to be “The Greatest American Hero.” Much to their dismay he has spent his broadcasting career taking aim at the very politicians who have sought to attach themselves to his father’s (the late President Ronald Reagan) conservative legacy in order to justify everything from extreme corporate deregulation to the war [PR.com Article - April 13, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1122 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1121 Monsters vs. Aliens Susan Murphy (Ginormica), played by Reese Witherspoon, in Monsters vs. Aliens B.O.B., played by Seth Rogen, in Monsters vs. Aliens The Missing Link, Ginormica, B.O.B., Insectosaurus, & Dr. Cockroach in Monsters vs. Aliens I recently had the privilege of seeing the newest DreamWorks animated film, Monsters vs. Aliens, not only in 3D, but also on an IMAX screen. Monsters vs. Aliens was wholly [PR.com Article - March 27, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1121 Joseph Marchelewski http://www.pr.com/article/1120 Carrie Ann Inaba During my conversation with Dancing With The Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba, we mostly spoke her language, the language of dance. In that respect I felt almost as though I were a translator, converting all of my questions into this universal expression that everyone can relate to. Dance and movement spans across every socio-economic and cultural cross section and brings joy to so many, a notion that [PR.com Article - March 09, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1120 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1119 Catherine Hickland I’m not a bitch. I just play one on TV. For 29 years I’ve made quite a career out of playing bitches on soap operas, most recently as Lindsay Rappaport on ABC’s One Life To Live. In real life I am a pussycat. Oh, I’m tough when I need to be, but a pussycat nonetheless. In my old life I felt that my niceness was taken advantage of in relationships which would leave me [PR.com Article - March 06, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1119 Catherine Hickland, Star of ABC’s “One Life To Live” http://www.pr.com/article/1118 The International with Clive Owen & Naomi Watts Clive Owen in The International Naomi Watts & Clive Owen in The International Clive Owen in The International Bouncing from nation to nation, and continent to continent, The International is packed with action, suspense and amazing scenery. Based on the story of an actual bank that funded terrorist activities and involved countless government officials around [PR.com Article - February 13, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1118 Joseph Marchelewski http://www.pr.com/article/1117 Khloe Kardashian Daughter of the late famed attorney Robert Kardashian, stepdaughter of Olympic decathlete Bruce Jenner, sister of tabloid princess Kim Kardashian… Khloe Kardashian grew up surrounded by a gaggle of Hollywood children: children of the rich and famous. She had a front row seat for one of the most infamous criminal trials in our country’s history when her mother’s close friend, Nicole [PR.com Article - February 02, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1117 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1116 Kevin James Kevin James has perfected the art of playing the everyman: a flesh and bones Fred Flintstone or a more content Ralph Kramden, with the heart and soul of a leading man. His stand up comedy reflects the down to earth perspective of a guy who could be your best friend. James took that ball and ran with it for nine successful seasons playing Doug Heffernan on The King of Queens opposite the beautiful and [PR.com Article - January 15, 2009] http://www.pr.com/article/1116 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1115 Yes Man with Jim Carrey Jim Carrey in Yes Man Jim Carrey & Terence Stamp in Yes Man If Yes Man featured Paul Rudd or Jack Black, the main character would have been warmer and closer to the age of his best friends. If the lead in Yes Man was played by Seth Rogan, it would have been dirtier, but still heartwarming. However, Yes Man stars Jim Carrey, the once golden comedian of Hollywood, who seemed a bit old and [PR.com Article - December 19, 2008] http://www.pr.com/article/1115 Joseph Marchelewski http://www.pr.com/article/1114 Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel Old Quebec Deluxe Room at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel Le Champlain Restaurant at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel Reception Hall at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel Perched at the peak of Quebec City’s hilltop and overlooking the breathtaking Saint Lawrence River, The Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel provides visitors with [PR.com Article - November 29, 2008] http://www.pr.com/article/1114 Allison Kugel, Senior Editor http://www.pr.com/article/1113 If you’re like most Americans, this year’s holiday shopping season will likely involve gifts featuring one similar theme – budget! While none of us wants to leave anyone off our holiday gift list, we will all certainly focus on putting a smile on our loved ones’ faces while still getting the largest bang for our buck this holiday season. With that in mind, we compiled our [PR.com Article - November 28, 2008] http://www.pr.com/article/1113 Lauryn Manheim