Somewhere In Vegas

With the resurged popularity of blues and jazz, Zakiya Hooker is looking to make her mark. The daughter of blues great Jon Lee Hooker, Zakiya has performed on some of the greatest stages in the world, including Radio City Music Hall, Fillmore Auditorium, The San Francisco Blues Festival and The Monterey Jazz & Blues Festival. She has released her 5th and 6th projects "In The Mood" and the outstanding performance production "Zakiya Hooker Live at the International BluesFest Eutin, Germany". We talk to Hooker about her influences coming into both projects, her new music video, and  performing across the planet.

DeAnna Lorraine  is recognized as one of the leading and most trusted female dating coaches in the world. Her appraoch to helping men and women from inexperienced, unpopular, shy, socially awkward, and single to instilling confidence has gained her the nickname "Ms. Hitch".We will talk to Lorraine about helping people find love and happiness.

Having a successful column "Liz in the Loop" in th Chicago Trubube for 7 years, Liz Crokin to put her research and experience to use in her new novel "Malice".The book is a political-romantic thriller which dives into the ins and outs of Hollywood and poltics as a jornalist runs down the biggest story of her career. The book also draws from her experiences surviving hsv2/meningitis. She hopes the book's message will help more people be aware of STD's and what actions you can take if you find yourself in her situation.We will talk to Crokin about her career, overcoming illness, and fighting back.  

Working their way through the movie business, actors John Curleyand Tommy Otis are maiing their mark in the short movie "The Convicted".Otis got his first taste in acting as an extra in the cult classic "The Wanderers" and a few dacades later has followed up on his passion. Having worked Wall Street for a number of years, Curley changed from finance to acting, having studied with some of the best acting coaches in Hollywood. We will talk to Curley and Otis about the movie and working their way up the Hollywood ladder.

Comedian Adam Hunter returns to the show and has a lot to dicuss.Hunter is campaigning to get his movie "Pinned" made. The project, which harpens back to epic films like "The Bad Nedws Bears" and "The Mioght Ducks" tackles a struggling kids' wrestling team. Hunter himself was a talent wrestler in high school and has been a huge supporter of youth wrestling over the years.Hunter is also a big MMA fan, and will be performing during Intenational Fight Week in July in Vegas.We will talk to Hunter about all of his happenings.

Getting ready to tour this summer, country sensation Hicks is back with a new single "I Belong to You" which was co-written by Erik Martensson and Jörgen Elofsson, boith who have collaborated with Kelly Clarkson.We will talk to Hicks about his busy summer and he recent successes in Europe,

Having come off a successful few months touring and watching his album climb the charts, Doug Briney has dedicated a new single to help the National Parkinson Foundation."The Parkinson's Song" was written by Briney and Howie Garoutte, a Parkinson’s survivor and procedes of the single will go to the non-proft, helping their research, education, and outreach programs.Voluntering time to performing for patients in Nashville hospitals, Doug is currently climbing the airplay charts with “Pretty Big Deal.” We will talk to Briney about his new charitable endeavor and catch up on his busy year so far.

Comic books have come to the digital age.Computer wiz Erica Austin has created an app that changes the game in reading comic books called "Against the Grain". The app, named after her own comic book series, allows users to access her entire library of work and the illustrations featues 3-d and 2-d techology is a clean and crisp viewing experience for the readers.Austin's book features a female teenage heroine, which is a growing trend in comcis.We will talk to Austin about diversity in comics and the new wave of women in tech. 

Born in Australia and now a citizen of Canada, Billy Grima looks at the world for inspiration for his music.His sound of Americana, rock, and soul brings back the tradition of singer/songwriter, telling the stories of everday life and the common man.We will talk to Grima about his journey in music and his aspirations this year.

Darren Guyaz and Beth Wesche has created their own version of Americana and folk in their collaboration March to May. The Seattle based duo uses everything from guitar to celtic harp for a rich traditional sound and have found success quickly. The two have traveled the world on their own and have used their experiences to write compelling songs.We will talk to the duo about their new release "The Water’s Edge" and the roots of their msuic.

A rising star in country music, Rachele Lynae is ready to take the world by storm.Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, Lynae's music reflects a different side of country life in her single "Fishin' For Something".  Her self-named debut album launched last year. She has opened for country supersrtas Wynonna Judd and Leon Russell.She is looking to make waves as she is taking part in the "iHeart Radio Rising Star" compeitition, where she is seeking your votes to get her on stage for the "2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival" here in Las Vegas.We will talk to Lynae about her life as a country artist and her influences in her music. 

One of our favorite comedians is back as Hope Flood returns to the show.Flood is an accompished stand-up with mulitple awards and appeared on everything from "Def Comedy Jam" to "Martin lawerence Presents First Amendment Stand-up".Flood started his "Comcis Rock" convention to groom newer stand-ups into the buisness and network with other professionals.We will catch up woth Flood about what she has been up to since we last spoke and the upcoming convention. 

An interviewer and comedic innovator, Richard Oliver Jr. has heading his own entertainment company based out of New York, ICP Entertainement, "to where both the business professional, entertainment and artistic community can network, exchange ideas, and discover new and emerging projects in a positive and inspirational environment, among other like minded Big Picture Thinking Individuals."We will talk to Oliver about his project "The Rhyme Impersonator Show" and developing his company in NYC.

This time we head back to October 2009 as we talked to Paige Hemmis, who was one of the star of the hit show "Exteme Makeover: Home Edition".Hemmis is the prime example of being girly while doing what is considered a manly occupation. She talked to us about helping other women make the crossover, working with the rest of the cast, and giving back to families in need. 

Hustling most of his life, The Black Heff aka Jakafella has put out some sensational tunes over his career. Having cultivated it into an empire, Heff has chronicled his rise from the poor streets of Flint, Michigan to his playboy lifestyle in "Game is Meant To Be Sold".We will talk to Heff about the book, his future, and gaining the monikor from Hugh Heffner himself. 

Update: The stunt community informed us Lafountaine had lied about her role in Furious 7. Lafountain soon apoligized on for emblellishing her role on the set. We have edited out the references from Furious 7 from the interview in light of these circumstances. Making her way in the Hollywood scene, Sulinh Lafontaine has shared the screen with Robert DeNiro, John Turturro, Mariska Hargitay, and Sarah Jessica Parker.We will talk to Lafontaine about her acting career and her real life tale of survival.

Summer Moore is coming out swinging with her latest project.Moore has produced and written the horror film "The Warning", which sees a reporter and her friends look into a mysterious town in Colorado.The film has been picked up and is available on demand and on DVD.We will talk to Moore about making the movie and being the new breed of female filmmakers.

The world of art is something that has been both an enjoyable visually and investment for some.Zig Gruz's company "Liberator Art" has pieces that you can use for both. Besides acquiring art from some of the world's best artists, they also offer pieces for the beginner art enthusiast. The company guarantees their art will not depreciate in for a decade. We will talk to Gruz about his company, about the ever expanding art world, and how he is revolutionizing investing.

A part of the 90's movement to Slam Poetry, JD Glasscock has help write songs and book throughout his career. He had his own blues rock band "Sofa King".His creative edge has been translated to short movies, which several have been featured in festivals across the the U.S. His use of light has made his movies "shine".We will talk to JD about the transition to film, his career as a poet, and making his directorial debut.

Kim Spadaro is hoping her perfumes will take you on a journey.This business woman has been everywhere and has taken elements from her travels and made different scents for her fragrances line. With a multitude of great reviews, Spararo looks to expand in 2015.We will talk to Spadaro about running her successful business and her non-profit foundation.