Hollywood Weekly- September Isabelle Dubroy

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Master of the Horror/Thriller genre

Lou Simon

The Art of Ambition & Wild 'N Out Live

Nick Cannon

A Tale of Hope, Love and Success:

Isabelle Dubroy

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear Readers, The Fall Equinox is just weeks away, which means the closing of summer is upon us. With big change comes bold moves and we aren't wasting any time adjusting our clocks to recalibrate for an epic season of new adventures and delights!

Omni-talented Isabelle Dubroy gives Hollywood Weekly readers a piece of her young heart in the first ever Teen Quarterly Edition. A special composition suited for our more youthful audiences, this September issue is geared up with the goods. Our cover starlet gives the important facts of life through the eyes of a preteen triple-threat. Impressive accomplishments such as her successful series, "Microchip Jones" and multiple albums to date are sure to keep her reigning in the Love & Hope; radiating it wherever she goes. By giving back to her community and staying true to her North Carolina roots, she brings unity to kids and ageless crowds across all walks of life.

Nick Cannon hosts the Teen Choice Awards, schooling us on the art of ambition and Wild'N'Out! We passionately remember the legacy of sovereign queen and leading lady of soul: Aretha Franklin. In the words of her friend and legend Sam Moore, we "adored her and she will be missed." Fellow R&B funk divas En Vogue join I Love the 90's in fabulous Las Vegas as millennials are lining up to see this hit series before it starts again in October.

Humphrey Bogart is the Memorable Star of the Month - a new section of our pages which honors historical Hollywood royalty, bringing awareness to their careers and contributions in cinema.

Kam Williams has all the juicy details on those Crazy Rich Asians everyone is talking about...

STAY TUNED for Hollywood Weekly TV (HWTV) airing on Spectrum Cable LA and coming to international audiences in due time... until then, pick up an extra copy for a friend when our next September issue arrives on newsstands very soon.

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Contents On the Cover

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Memorable Star: Humphrey Bogart

This Week

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Holding On to Hope and Love: A message From Isabelle Dubroy

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The Art of Ambition & Wild N Soul Man Sam Moore Out Live!

Remembers Aretha Franklin

"No Gossip, Strictly Entertainment"

14. Master of the Horror/Thriller Genre Lou Simon By Alex A. Kecskes 18. Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat at Teen Choice Award 24. Hollywood Weekly Spotlight 28. The Art of Ambition & Wild N Out Live! Nick Cannon By Allison Kugel 35. I Love the 90's The Vegas Show has added the Iconic Voice of En Vogue By Fal Adams 36. BMI's Rising Stars Rocked the BMI Stage at Lolapalooza 2018 42. Hollywood Weekly Movie Critique Crazy Rich Asians By Kam Williams 44. Real deal advice I'd use myself By Dr. Jai 49. LA Art Show 2018 Showcases the Work of Allois

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Holding On to Hope and Love: A Message From

Isabelle Dubroy By: Fal Adams 6 • HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

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s a wave of young Hollywood continues to dominate the Internet with strong social media followings across all spectrums, we find that rarely in entertainment is an artist as established as Isabelle Dubroy without the aid of heavy marketing buzz, nepotism or both.

At the age of 12, Isabelle has already proven she is an influencer of her own culture -- making her own rules and celebrating them. Unlike most highly influential youthful starlets, she has a professional quality earned through a capacity not favored by too many average adolescents. There is a pure grace that is evident within the ambition she puts forth in all of her work. Many children and even teenagers lack the motivational juices to push forward into greater territory to become a major player in the harsh world of entertainment and performing before audiences. Clearly, she has already mastered those quirks in her growing age.

With album sales backing multiple original and highly successful projects, she can be seen as a triple-threat by most industry standards, traditional and current. Acting, singing, dancing, visual art, poetry and more encompass her range of admirable talents. She is known for her charitable endeavors just as much as her passion for performing and the world is taking note. Since blossoming onto the creative scene with her prominent series, "Microchip Jones" this burgeoning butterfly full of charm is set to conquer anything she lays a hand to.

A native of Greenville, North Carolina, Isabelle Alyssa Dubroy also enjoys swimming and gymnastics having started both at a very vital age. She is currently mentored at the piano by none other than pianist and composer Oksana Kolesnikova, owner of the prestigious Beverly Hills-based Oksana School of Music.

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When most kids would rather play video games or avoid the dentist, she has made evident her purpose in giving back the gifts she has received. This is a humble trait not often seen in the infectious, ever-present figures of today's media unless it is signifigantly calculated by management or coinciding with a product sale. Often times, it can be considered "cooler" to remain vague and indifferent with audiences. She clearly delivers her messages directly and confidently in a manner you know is genuine. By giving unfortunate children and families a helping hand, she hopes to one day reach her goal of becoming a Pediatrician to aid those in need of welfare all over the world.

The spotlight definitely hasn't eclipsed this girl's halo!

Since 2014 she has won multiple awards for her notable performances that have kept her on the radar and in the hearts of those she touches. Songs like "Coconut Mama," "Isabelle's Heart," "Get Up," "No Princess" and "Mula" - which she crafted at the age of just 10 years old - not only showcase her apparent vocal stylings, but immerse the listener into the sheer virtuosity of her drumming, violin, guitar and piano techniques. Such impressive accomplishments are only the beginning. .

"There is a pure grace that is evident within the ambition she puts forth in all of her work."

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Her inherent love of music is truly something that has been nurtured into her atmosphere.

Parents: please take note. The best gift you can ever give your child is the support of pursuing their dreams. With a future ahead of her so bright, she'll need stunner shades to step outside...it is important to Isabelle to focus on a message for her fellow teens and pre-teens.

One which has everything to do with believing in oneself to achieve success whilst holding on to hope and love. With this kind of determination, it is hard to imagine Miss Dubroy accomplishing anything but her dreams. By embracing who she is, the positivity she embodies will continue to radiate a noble message beyond her years.

"By embracing who she is, the positivity she embodies will continue to radiate a noble message beyond her years."

Flawless: her latest endeavor, is a self-proclaimed musical attempt to help the middle school population specifically navigate the world today.

Junior high is no cakewalk as many of us know and is a formidable time in anyone's youth. With a friend like her in your corner, you will never be short of any integrity. The trying times of preteen years into adulthood can be difficult to survive. So as young people mature, we must continue to provide platforms supporting them as they go through these phases of identity and crisis.

This project is aimed at being a source of inspiration to all and a reminder that we all have imperfections. As Isabelle herself says, "We must embrace these imperfections because it is what makes us who we are and no one has the right to judge or criticize us."

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"DANCING TOGETHER BRINGS UNITY!" "TOGETHER WE WILL STOP BULLYING IN OUR SCHOOLS!" "Bullying IS NOT COOL!" "UNITY BRINGS STRENGTH AND STRENGTH BRINGS SUCCESS!"

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Filmmaker Lou Simon By: Alex A. Kecskes

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orn in Havana, Cuba, writer/producer/director, Lou Simon graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in English and Creative Writing. After graduating from NYU’s School of Law, she discovered her true gift, screenwriting. Lou then wrote, produced and directed her feature first feature, “HazMat” and secured its distribution in just nine months. “HazMat” went on to win Best Horror Film at both the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival and the Berlin Independent Film Festival. She then directed the action/horror feature “All Girls’ Weekend.”

In her new confinement thriller “3:An Eye for an Eye,” which Simon wrote, directed and produced, a man and woman kidnap her rapist to extract a confession from him. Locked and tied in the basement of a remote home, the man is tortured until he finally confesses to “something” while continuing to assert his innocence.

Hollywood Weekly: Thank you for taking the time for this interview. You went from lawyer to filmmaker. What made you choose the more creative path?

Simon: You sound like my mother (laughs).

I was a lawyer for a while. I had my own office and I was miserable. On Sunday nights, I would cry, thinking I have to go to work tomorrow. I definitely chose quality of life over a legal career. But I did question my sanity for doing it.

HW: What was the genesis of this story? Do you know someone with PTSD? Simon: I didn’t know anyone with PTSD. I had to do a lot of research on it as well as some of the other mental issues the film goes into. I knew I wanted those things to happen because they would add tension. That’s why it took me so long to write the script. I knew the twists and what would happen at certain points, but I had to write it in a way that would make sense. So I did months of research on the topics.

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HW: In terms of casting, did you have specific character types in mind?

Simon: Aniela’s role was first in my mind.

She was supposed to be in my previous film “All Girls’ Weekend” but she got breast cancer. So I told her no problem, you’re going to be fine, I’m going to write a part just for you.

So she became the focal point of everything in this film. After she had her double mastectomy, she took a picture of herself with her scars as a form of empowerment. When she posted it on social media, it initially freaked me out. As I woman, I know it’s such a symbol of our femininity. So that got the ball rolling. She became a huge part of this film and the story behind it. As far as Todd (who played the PTSD vet), we had talked about producing something together with him in the male lead.

Then a storm flooded the basement where we were filming and we had all these electrical cords on the floor and that took out all the breakers in the house. It was an adventure and a miracle that we ended up with a completed film.

HW: Directors invariably wish they had more time or more money.

What did you wish for in this film?

Simon: I think if you have more money, you have more time. I wanted more time to get more shots. We were filming about 10 to 12 pages a day, which was really tough.

“I was a lawyer for a while. I had my own office and I was miserable.”

HW: What was your biggest challenge in directing this film?

Simon: Oh, man. We had so many things go wrong. We rented a house in Chattanooga, which we were supposed to have to ourselves. None of us were from that area. We were coming in from Atlanta, South Florida, and Alabama. On the night before we started filming, we discovered that five people were actually living in this house. The owner said no problem, but the entire time, it was a complete struggle to keep these people quiet during filming. I looked for a house nearby that we could use instead but we couldn’t find anything else. To make matters worse, I hadn’t written the script until I’d seen the location. So the script was very specific to that house. It was tough. There were so many delays. I had written three scenes in a room where we had to lay a plywood floor and when you walked on it, it would just bounce up and down.

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HW: What was your toughest scene to shoot and why?

Simon: The roughest scene ever was the rape scene. It was hard writing it but it was tougher to shoot it. I was so nervous. My hands were shaking. It was the last thing we shot for that day. It was only less than a minute long. I didn’t want to make it too crazy or too graphic. We had about three hours to shoot it. I kept avoiding it.

Todd Bruno Photo credit: White Lotus Productions

The actors had had drinks before that shoot, so they were really relaxed, which relieved some of the tension and that helped me.

HW: Why did you choose not to give your characters names—just he, she and it?

Simon: I just thought, as a fan, that I would find it kind of cool. I hate movies where people say their names every 10 minutes.

When people talk naturally, they don’t say each other’s names. And there’s no moment in this film where anyone has to introduce anyone. There was just no natural way to introduce them, so I thought, in terms of Mike Stanley, if you’re going to do that (torture) someone, you can’t make him human. You have to refer to him as “It.”

HW: What was your favorite scene and why?

Simon: It would be the cat-and-mouse part where Mike gets away briefly. That took a day to shoot.

HW: What can you tell us about your new documentary, “Goodwill Ambassador”?

Simon: OMG. That is my passion. I love travel and filmmaking. And I really love animals.

The whole idea is to encourage people to travel to places that really need tourists. But to do so where you are part of the solution, not the problem. So this film, which I hope to develop into a series, is about how elephants in Thailand are tortured to give rides to tourists. Most tourists don’t realize how these animals are treated to train them to provide rides. Even after they’re trained, the elephants are kept in horrible conditions.

The documentary should come out next year.

Aniela McGuinness: Photo Credit: White Lotus Productions

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TV | The Big Bang Theory

"The Conjugal Configuration" - Pictured: Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) and Amy “Uncanny Valley of the Dolls” -- Holmes and Watson discover that the murder of a robotFarrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik). Sheldon and Amy's honeymoon runs aground in New ics engineer may be connected to his groundbreaking secret research in the area of real-life York, while Penny and Leonard discover they are uncomfortably similar to Amy's teleportation. Also, when Detective Bell is shut out of a required class he needs in order to parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fowler (Teller and Kathy Bates). Also, Koothrappali insults complete his master’s degree and join the U.S. Marshal Service, he is shocked to discover the physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and starts a Twitter war, on the 12th season precourse instructor has personal reasons for denying him access, on ELEMENTARY, Monday, miere of THE BIG BANG THEORY, on a special night, Monday, Sept. 24 (8:00-8:30 August 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured Jon Michael PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/Warner Bros.

Hill as Detective Marcus Bell JEFF NEIRA/CBS ©2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Entertainment Inc. © 2018 WBEI. Reserved

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TV | MacGyver

TV | Station 19

Set in a Seattle firehouse, Station 19, from Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes' Shondaland and written by Grey's executive producer/co-showrunner Stacy McKee, follows a group of heroic firefighters. From the captain to the newest recruit, the show revolves around the men and women as they risk their lives and hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock.

"Station 19" returns to ABC on October 4th.

TV | Magnum P.I.

"I Saw The Sun Rise" -- Jay Hernandez stars as Thomas Magnum in a modern take on the classic series about a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator in Hawaii, on the series premiere of MAGNUM P.I., Monday, Sept.

24 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network."

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TV | God Friended Me

TV | Bull

Bull returns to work after his heart attack with a new client for the firm to represent in civil court, an insurance company being sued by a dying mother for denying her a liver transplant. The third season premiere of BULL, Monday, Sept. 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Geneva Carr as Marissa Morgan Photo: Craig Blankenhorn/CBS ©2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.

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GOD FRIENDED ME is a humorous, uplifting drama about Miles Finer (played by Brandon Micheal Hall), an outspoken atheist whose life is turned upside down when he receives a friend request on social media from God and unwittingly becomes an agent of change in the lives and destinies of others around him. GOD FRIENDED ME will premiere this fall on Sunday, Sept. 30, 8:30-9:30 PM ET/ PT on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Javicia Leslie as Ali Finer. Photo: Jonathan Wenk/CBS©2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.

TV | Blue Bloods

"Playing with Fire" - Danny takes on a personal case involving a drug cartel member, Louis Delgado (Lou Diamond Phillips), who Danny believes is responsible for torching his house, and Erin (Bridget Moynahan, left) is given a promotion in the DA's office but finds herself in a challenging situation when both Danny and Jamie ask her for help with their investigations. The ninth season premiere of BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Sept.

28 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Aasif Mandvi (right) guest stars as Samar "Sam" Chatwal, Erin's co-worker who has his eye on the open DA seat. Credit: Jojo Whilden/CBS Copyright 2018 The CBS Television Network.

Spotlight

TV | MacGyver

"Improvise" - Three months after quitting the Phoenix Foundation and moving to Nigeria, Mac puts aside his differences with his father and returns when he hears Jack is the target of a murderous dictator he double-crossed, on the third season premiere of MACGYVER, Friday, Sept. 28 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Tristin Mays Photo: Guy D'Alema/CBS ©2018 CBS Broadcasting,

TV | Young Sheldon

"A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens" - Pictured: Sheldon (Iain Armitage). When Mary's faith is shaken by a tragedy in the community, Sheldon becomes an unlikely ally, on the second season premiere of YOUNG SHELDON, airing at a special time, Monday, Sept. 24 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.

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n this personal and eye-opening interview with Nick Cannon, the multi-hyphenate and truly self-made multi-millionaire television personality – actor – musician – deejay – media mogul opens up about transcending his childhood circumstances to become one of the most successful forces in all areas of the entertainment industry. As a teen, armed only with creativity and drive, Cannon was compelled to propel his family out of financial instability. What was initially born out of necessity, flourished into one of the most epic and aspirational success stories of recent Hollywood-lore. Now add dedicated student at Howard University to his resume. Nick Cannon is unstoppable.

Among myriad other projects, Cannon is taking his hit long-running MTV series, Wild ‘N Out, on the road with a twenty-five date North American tour, running from August 16th through October 6th. Cannon and the Wild ‘N Out cast are doubling down on their MTV antics with a live and wilder than ever, uncensured version of the television show that hybrids improv, rap battles and hip hop culture.

In this candid conversation, we go into taking Wild ‘N Out on the road, family, and how he protects his personal space in the storm of celebrity.

Allison Kugel: You’re now taking your hit MTV show Wild ‘N Out on the road with your Nick Cannon Presents Wild ‘N Out Live tour. The show is all about poking fun at others and being able to laugh at yourself. How do you deal with people who take themselves too seriously and have trouble laughing at themselves?

Nick Cannon: I don’t feel I have to necessarily deal with or construct a rapport in that situation. With Wild ‘N Out you know what you’re going to be presented with because that is the theme of the show, not taking yourself too seriously and having a good time. People who may not see it that way, I’d approach it delicately (laughs). But usually, if they are coming on the show they want to be a part of it and they know what it is at this point, because our show has been on for so long. There have been times where people will ask us not to mention certain things, like, “Stay away from this or that,” so we respect that. We always want to be as respectful as possible, especially if there is anything that someone is sensitive about.

Allison Kugel: When it comes to a rap battle or a roast, where do you think the line should be drawn, or is there no line?

Nick Cannon: I believe it’s all about humor. If it’s said in a spirit of humor and it’s supposed to be funny, then nothing’s off limits. If it’s just to be mean or demeaning and disrespectful, no one wants to see someone get bullied; that’s never okay. Our show is all-inclusive and giving an opportunity for everyone to laugh at themselves. If we’re not laughing, we’re crying, right? The idea is to say, “Hey, let’s laugh and joke about our differences, embrace those differences, and make light of it in order to get over it. If it becomes something hurtful, that’s too far, and we’re never looking to do that.

Allison Kugel: Can you recall a specific instance in your life where you were able to use humor to overcome something painful?

Nick Cannon: As broad as it seems… Everything! I do that on a daily basis.

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Everything from the fact that I was one of the smallest kids in my school, and that I come from a low-income family, living in government housing; all the things that one could get made fun of for at school. I would flip it and make the joke before the bully could make the joke. I always had to deal with being the smallest kid in class, but I would tell everybody that although I was the smallest kid, I had the biggest mouth! Taking that perspective helped to build my confidence up at an early age. On a daily basis, if something is bothering me, I’ll probably be the first one to joke about it.

Allison Kugel: Where did the confidence come from to tackle so many different things from comedy to music to acting to deejaying, and being a successful businessman?

Nick Cannon: It most definitely came from my father and my grandfather. They’re strong alpha-type males. My father was in the world of ministry, and my grandfather was a tough in the streets type of guy. When you come from a big presence like those two, and even with a last name like Cannon (laughs), there’s a lot in a name. Even though my father wasn’t there all the time, it was his presence when I did get a chance to be around him. There was a strong presence and a strong confidence to him.

Allison Kugel: Did he and your grandfather actively instill lessons in you by way of conversation, or was it simply learned by osmosis?

Nick Cannon: All the time! When you come from a line of preachers, there were always motivational speeches, sermons, and bible verses; and even models [of behavior] to live by.

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I was told since I was a baby that I was more than a conqueror, that I could do anything if I put my mind to it. So, as a kid, I probably had that idea inside of me that the average kid didn’t have.

Allison Kugel: At what age was your spiritual awakening where you started asking some bigger questions, like, “Who am I beyond what I do for a living, and the personality of Nick Cannon the world knows me by?” or “What am I here to give to the world?”

Nick Cannon: It’s funny, but even as a young guy I was always intrigued by that, because I grew up in an environment where I was exposed to religion and spirituality at a very young age. It made me ask questions, and then when I didn’t get the answers that I wanted, I started looking within and doing my own research rather than following the flock. I would say this was as early as my adolescent years.

Obviously, we grow daily, but it was in my early adulthood that I started to realize that I was in control of my own destiny, that I had to make my mark, and my true purpose had to be implemented. This was based off my own sense of spirituality.

Allison Kugel: And tell me if this is accurate, because you never know when you read things, but you began doing stand-up comedy at the age of fifteen?

Nick Cannon: That’s when I started doing stand-up professionally. The first time I was ever on stage, I was eleven. It began as just churches and talent shows. But professionally, I became a regular in the comedy clubs when I was about fifteen.

Allison Kugel: And by seventeen you were writing for and starring on the Nickelodeon comedy series, All That. Was there a drive in you to financially rescue your family?

Nick Cannon: Yes, that was the main goal.

With Nickelodeon, I was making five hundred dollars a week, and that was everything at that time; I thought I was rich. I was now able to help put gas in [my parents’] car to make trips up to LA. I could buy food. I could buy an outfit and pay my mom’s rent. That was a dream come true. It was always that idea of wanting to provide for my mother, and for others in the family. The more I began to work, the more I was able to do that.

Allison Kugel: I know you’re currently a college student at Howard University, which is amazing. Did you earn your bachelor’s degree yet?

Nick Cannon: Not yet. I’m in my junior year.

Allison Kugel: You’ve said you’d like to go on to get your PhD. Do you know what you’d like to get your PhD in? And how do you plan to use that degree, or is it just to have as an accomplishment?

Nick Cannon: I’d like to do more work in the community, and I’ll probably become a professor. People are always like, “Man, when are you going to write a book?” I’m not ready to write a book, because it would just be one of those celebrity memoirs, which is fine, but I feel that I have so much more to offer than just to tell people my biography. I feel like once I develop the skills that I’m researching and accomplishing with academia, then I’ll really have something to say. At this point, I’m gathering a wealth of knowledge so that when it is time to spit it back out, it’s valid in a strong way.

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Allison Kugel: Professor Cannon! What would you like to teach one day as a professor?

Do your kids know what’s going on? Do they know who you are, and why there’s so much chaos that surrounds you at these events?

Nick Cannon: Right now, I’m studying Criminology, but I’m also studying in the school of Divinity; and I’m in the school of Communications. Obviously, I’m in the field of Communications. I consider myself somewhat of an expert on the media (laughs) and [media] content, so you never know. I feel that if I can put all those things together, whether it’s Sociology, Criminology, these are the things that are prevalent to me at the moment.

Nick Cannon: Yeah, my kids are well versed in what’s going on, and they embrace it and love it to a point where they’re excited to put on the outfits that match. They’re excited to go down the red carpet. At times, just like any kid, they appear to be bashful or annoyed, because that’s what seven-year-olds do (laughs), but at no point is it ever an issue. If they don’t want to go somewhere or don’t want to do something, it’s never forced upon them. I think it’s in their DNA, because they love it and they embrace it.

Allison Kugel: You appear to be inexhaustible. Does celebrity ever exhaust you?

Nick Cannon: No, not really, because I don’t really look at it like that. To me, all that stuff is “the matrix,” and not real life. So, I’m tireless when dealing with it. When you come into the matrix, it’s not your real emotions, it’s not your energy. It’s the façade and what people want to see, and the fodder. The things I get exhausted by are real life. Things like media and celebrity, that stuff doesn’t really affect my real and true life. If it should make its way into the actual core and to my family, I would deal with it in a manner where we would find the truth in it and handle it from that point so that it never really gets out of hand.

Allison Kugel: At a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards from a couple of years back, you and Mariah were walking the red carpet with the two kids and there were a million people screaming and camera flashes going off. At one point the camera flashes were irritating Moroccan’s (Nick and Mariah Carey’s sevenyear-old son) eyes and he was rubbing his eyes and looking away.

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"The person I’ve connected with the most, who has taught me the most and established so much for me in this business was probably Will Smith. "

Allison Kugel: Who has been your greatest mentor in the entertainment industry?

Nick Cannon: The person I’ve connected with the most, who has taught me the most and established so much for me in this business was probably Will Smith. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for that guy. His hands-on approach and being a big brother and a friend early on in my career was everything. He gave me my first record deal, he gave me my first television deal, and it’s the way he leads by example. Will is the most successful, nicest, most inspiring person you’d ever want to meet.

Allison Kugel: Let’s go back to this Wild ‘N Out Live tour. Are you going to be on stage at every stop on the tour, and how will it surpass watching Wild ‘N Out on MTV? Nick Cannon: At every stop on the tour, I’ll be hosting and conducting the entire show! This live show is going to be much more raw. It’s giving you the experience you see on TV, times ten. You’ll be watching it with the energy of being in a full arena, and we’re bringing whatever city we’re in to life.

We’re bringing the famous rappers and it’s a full concert. We’re bringing your favorite cast members and you’re getting a chance to hear their stand-up and laugh. It’s way more powerful, because there’s no standards and practices like on TV, and there’s no commercial breaks.

It’s just right there for an hour and a half; pure laughter and music and hip hop, and you get to see your favorite Wild ‘N Out games as well.

It’s also super interactive with the audience.

And surprise guests will be popping in and out the whole time at every stop on the tour.

Allison Kugel: When you’re alone in quiet moments, no cell phone or television, what kinds of thoughts dominate your mind in those quiet times?

Nick Cannon: I’m still; I’m quiet. When I do have those alone times, I allow my spirit to be still.

For me, that’s not really a thinking time, because I’m always working and thinking and planning. When I do get that alone time, it’s about allowing myself to just… BE. I go within and meditate and listen.

Allison Kugel: What do you see as your spiritual mission here on this earth, and how is it expressed in all that you do?

Nick Cannon: To attempt to bring joy, and to bring joy in a way where my legacy will be, “That was somebody who made a lot of people smile.” Whether it’s through entertainment, whether it’s through philanthropy, or with family, the goal is to bring joy to as many [people] as possible and leave my mark by doing that.

Allison Kugel: And what do you think you are here to learn?

Nick Cannon: To learn how to do those things through the examples that were laid before me.

How to implement joy and happiness in my own life, and how to express it to others.

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THE LEGENDARY SOUL MAN SAM MOORE REMEMBERS ARETHA FRANKLIN Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore was a label mate and close friends with the late Aretha Franklin, and joined many others in paying tribute to the Queen of Soul last year at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Moore shares his memories of his close friend of many decades: "Aretha Franklin and I have been friends and label mates for more than sixty years. I adored her and I know the feelings were mutual. While I’m heartbroken that she’s gone I know she’s in the Lord's arms and she’s not in pain or suffering anymore from the damn cancer that took her away from us. I’m going to hope, pray and count on the fact that I will see her again sometime.

Rest in the Lord's arms in love, Re." -Sam Moore Of interest, the only time Franklin played as a studio sideman was in 1971, lending keyboards to Sam's recording of "Part Time Love," for Moore's album titled 'Plenty Good Lovin' produced by King Curtis. That album wasn't released until many years later.

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By Fal Adams The Vegas experience is one all its own, from Millennial weekend fantasy extravagance to saucy bachelor/bachelorette parties in the sultry desert, to magical delights and excursions... Las Vegas is certainly the place to be seen doing it. Hit the town this season and don't forget to check out I LOVE THE 90's: The Vegas Show opening at Paris Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 12th.

The schedule for 2018 is as follows: October 12 – 27: Salt-N-Pepa, Rob Base and All-4-One November 8 – 12: En Vogue, Rob Base and Kid ’n Play November 15 – 19: En Vogue, Mark McGrath and Kid ’n Play November 22 – December 3: Salt-N-Pepa, Mark McGrath and Kid ’n Play December 6 – 17: Salt-N-Pepa, Rob Base and All-4-One The hugely-successful I LOVE THE ’90s TOUR will have a permanent home on the Las Vegas Strip for a 90-minute, immersive dance party featuring a live DJ, nostalgic video content and more. Audiences will get the chance to rediscover the music that influenced and defined a generation with artists like Salt-N-Pepa, Rob Base and All-4–One kicking off the residency. Other confirmed acts include Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath, Kid ’n Play and Dru Hill.

Originally kicking off in 2016, the tour quickly started gaining traction as it lined up hundreds of shows across the United States, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. In just two years, the tour has become one of the most sought-after live events, selling out arenas and tickets worldwide with its rotating lineup of the most iconic acts. Pretty self explanatory for the generation we all just can't seem to let go of. Not a day goes by that the influences aren't seen, whether its a celebrity posting a new pair of mom jeans on their social media, or a remaking another 90's classic cult movie. We know one thing for sure: you don't wanna miss it!

Ticket prices start at $69.99, plus applicable taxes and fees, and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com.

For a complete performance schedule and additional information, please visit ILOVETHE90S.VEGAS. "

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"Chad I Ginsburg of CKY during the band’s set on the BMI Stage"

BMI'S RISING STARS ROCKED THE BMI STAGE AT 2018

"Supa Bwe performs an energetic set" "Wes Period hits the BMI stage"

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Photo Credit: Erika Goldring for BMI

"Chase Atlantic’s Mitchel Cave on the BMI Stage"

"FLETCHER wows the crowd at the BMI stage"

"Madison Beer gets soulful during her set on the BMI stage"

"Davie hypes up the crowd at the BMI stage"

Photo Credit: Erika Goldring for BMI

"John Splithoff closes down the BMI Stage"

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Memorable Star

Humphrey Bogart

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H

umphrey DeForest Bogart is one of the silver screen's most notorious names. Born on Christmas day at the turn of the 20th century in New York City, he made his way out west to ultimately become one of the film industry's most celebrated actors.

His career spanned more than 80 films across nearly 30 years of cinema from the 1920's to the 1950's. He is much more than a celebrated icon, but a noteworthy historical figure in an age where film itself continues to be lost in the translation of a digital age. As self-established Hollywood royalty, he brought a classic charisma to the world of movie magic in a style that is all his own.

The vibrant child of heart surgeon Belmont DeForest Bogart and commercial illustrator Maud Humphrey was sure to stand out. A mother's love goes very far in entertainment as many stage parents know...yet, many of his accounts recall both of his parents as having been stoic and emotionless. Where Maud lacked this pleasantry, she made up for it with creativity.

As she became art director for a fashion magazine, Humphrey took his first foray into the art world when the matriarch used a drawing of her baby boy in a wellknown advertising campaign for Mellin's Baby Food. This taste of the limelight more than likely inspired the theatricals in his youth that often took place at the upstate seasonal retreat on Canandaigua Lake his family owned.

He lived a comfortable life with his two sisters until it came time to enlist in the navy during May of 1918 at the Andover Academy in Massachusetts. With his passion for the sea leading him and no other viable options, he made it work somehow. There are too many inconsistent versions of this time period to know what really happened, as the distortion of eras bygone faded the white noise away. What is known however, is that he acquired his infamous lip scar during this occasion after battling an escaped prisoner. Throughout his naval days, Bogart's character and values developed independently of his family's influence.

He began to rebel against their values and see himself into his own ranks, finally making his way into films by 1930 and the rest is history as they say.

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Humphrey It was when he was working for William A. Brady Sr.'s new company, World Films in the early 1920's that he began his hand at screenwriting, directing and production. With all his determination and ambitions, he failed at all three. As a stage manager for Brady's daughter Alice, he earned $50 weekly. It didn't take long before he was on stage himself playing a Japanese butler in "Drifting" where he had one spoken line of dialogue. Many more appearances followed.

Despite everything, he still found himself drinking frequently in speakeasies at odd hours. Bogart never took acting lessons and is known to have preferred to learn the ropes along the way. Like many trailblazers, he was a rebel of society in ways that are now considered the norm. He remained persistent in order to earn steady traction with his craft, appearing in at least seventeen Broadway productions between 1922 and 1935. Often he would play juveniles or romantic second-leads in drawing room comedies.

Apparently loathing these roles, he describes them as "trivial, effeminate parts" early in his career he took in order to establish more credibility within the acting community. Perhaps this led him to build the utmost respect for his craft, because he had to learn the harder way. After the stock market crash of 1929, stage production dropped dramatically. Many of the more photogenic actors headed to Hollywood, rightfully. His official film debut was in the 1928 two-reeler "The Dancing Town" of which a complete copy has never been found. It was around this time he signed his contract with Fox Film Corporation.

Bogart ended up traveling back and forth between Hollywood and the New York stage from 1930 to 1935 when jobs were flowing. He suffered long periods without work and drank his days away when the seasons were dry. It was when he landed a role in the play "The Petrified Forest" later to be purchased by Warner Bros. which eventually propelled him into proper acting stardom with the release of the film version in 1936. It was a box office hit and he finally had the golden opportunity he was waiting for.

Prominent films such as "High Sierra," "The Maltese Falcon" and "Casablanca" fermented his leading man status. Casablanca went on to win the 1943 Academy Award for Best Picture. Bogart was nominated for an Academy Award Best Actor in a Leading Role, but lost to Paul Lukas that year. Humphrey toured with the USO during 1943 and 1944 in support of the war efforts globally on behalf of his brothers in arms and the United States.

He was a founding member and the original leader of the Hollywood Rat Pack.

At the age of 57, Bogart fell into a coma and died the very next day. His incredible career and life was cut short when he lost his battle with cancer. Distinguished friend and director John Huston gave a simple, heartfelt eulogy at his wake; solidifying this incredible man's legacy in the hearts of Hollywood film fans.

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Hollywood Weekly Movie Critique Crazy Rich Asians

By Kam Williams

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Even though Nick (Henry Golding) and Rachel (Constance Wu) have been dating for a few years, they don't know much about each other's background. That's because they live in New York City where he's never bothered to reveal that he's from one the wealthiest families in Singapore, and she's never talked about her humble roots, having been raised by a single-mom immigrant (Kheng Hua Tan) to the U.S. from China.

The difference in social status never affected their relationship, since Nick's so unassuming, and ambitious Rachel beat the odds by getting a great education en route to becoming an economics professor at NYU. In fact, they've gotten along so well that he's seriously considering proposing. He's even picked out a diamond ring.

However, he'd first like to take her home to meet the folks, especially his domineering mother, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh). An opportunity arises when Nick is invited to Singapore for the impending wedding of his best friend, Colin (Chris Pang).

Rachel agrees to go and upon arriving finally learns that her beau is one of the island's most eligible bachelors. However, not only does she soon find herself unfairly accused of being a gold digger, but she's warned "You will never be enough!" by his disapproving mom.

Will class differences doom this fairy tale romance? Or will Rachel win over Nick's relatives and friends during her brief stay? That is the burning question fueling the fires of Crazy Rich Asians, a delightful dramedy directed by Jon M. Chu (Now You See Me 2).

Based on Kevin Kwan's semi-autobiographical novel of the same name, the film features a colorful cast of characters played by a talented ensemble of Asian actors. Besides the love story at the heart of the tale, the picture features enough comic relief and intriguing subplots to hold you in its thrall from beginning to end.

It's hard to fathom why it has taken Hollywood a quarter-century to mount another Asian-centric, big budget production like this, given the success of The Joy Luck Club in 1993. And don't let the title fool you. This engaging, cross-cultural saga is a surefire hit with universal appeal!

Excellent (4 stars) Rated PG-13 for profanity and suggestive content In English and Mandarin with subtitles Running time: 121 minutes

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REAL DEAL ADVICE I’D USE MYSELF

By Dr. Jai September 2018 DEAR DR. JAI: I think I’m in love with a man that is afraid of commitment. We have been dating for little over a year. I said I love you and he responds that he cares about me deeply. I feel like he does, but at times I feel he is pulling away. He says one thing then the next day it feels like he changes his mind. I have also caught him in a few lies here and there. I feel like I’m going crazy with his back and forth. What would you do? Should I end everything? ~Loves me loves me not DEAR LOVES ME LOVES ME NOT: First off, my beautiful Queen, thank you for writing. Dating is always an experience and every woman and man has their quirks. No one is perfect, but you can find someone perfect for you!

You’re asking me, so I’m going to give you some JRDA (Jai’s Real Deal Advice). You’re not the first woman who has come to me with this flower picking question. But as my grams always says, if you’re asking this question… follow your intuition because most of the time you know the answer. I am a strong believer that love is shown by action not words. Repeat after me “Love is shown by actions not just words”. I think most of us have had a time in our life where we’ve wondered what’s going on in my relationship, if this man is good for me or if he is a determent to my existence. I mean, I’ve experienced totally amazing relationships, but I’ve also experienced what I thought was a prince who as actually a toad disguised…Oh how he loved me...cared for me deeply… but the real deal is that he loved only himself. Remember actions speak louder than words. So, what would I do you ask? I won’t tell you what to do, but I will give you my deduction process so that you can make your own decision. This way you will end up with the real deal without even knowing!

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• Communication is so important. A strong relationship begins with a solid foundation of communication. If you can’t talk what will happen if a major problem arises? Find a way to discuss your issues on mutual ground.

• Know your Red Flags. For me if anyone lies it is a deal breaker. Trust goes a long way with me. You have to look at your red flags and act accordingly putting them in order. Once a liar, always one unless they get help and want to change.

• Follow your intuition- Listen to your inner-self, it is usually the best trusted advice to follow.

• Commitment for some could be an underlined issue that needs more than just a simple discussion. Set time limits for yourself and your partner decide if this is something worth investing your time in. Always remember you don’t want anyone that doesn’t want you.

• Remember Queen “YOU GOT THIS” and your already written destiny will fall into place!

Blessings to you and may you find the “Loves me to your heart relationship”. ~Dr. Jai

drjacinta@strategicladies.com

REAL COUPLES & FAMILIES WANTED CASTING PRINT & VIDEO SHOOTS FOR DISNEY We are searching for REAL COUPLES AND FAMILIES to be cast in video & print projects for DISNEY! We are searching for the following 3 roles:

REAL FAMILIES with at least 3 CHILDREN that are 6-10 years old.

Families MUST live within a 2 hour plane ride to Orlando, FL from their local airport.

Families should be fun, gregarious, healthy, and natural.

Must have at least 3 children who are between the ages of 6-10 years old.

REAL COUPLES (24-30 yrs old)

Couples need to be fun, outgoing, real, healthy, natural and enjoy good food & wine.

Couples may be drinking wine and eating for the shoot.

Couples MUST be local to the ORLANDO area.

REAL COUPLES (47-53 yrs old)

Couples need to be fun, outgoing, real, healthy, natural and enjoy good food & wine.

Couples may be drinking wine and eating for the shoot.

Couples MUST be local to the ORLANDO area.

CASTING NOW - PLEASE SUBMIT ASAP! Submission Deadline: NO LATER THAN Thursday 8/30, 2018.

Interviews: beginning Wednesday 8/29, 2018 via Skype / FaceTime / home video Callbacks: via video conference on either 9/11 or 9/12, 2018 Status: NON-Union (No Conflicts) Shoot: filming in Orlando at DisneyWorld between 9/19 - 9/20, 2018 (This does not include travel dates, where applicable).

Travel: Where applicable, travel and accommodations will be covered.

PAY: $500 per day, per person + 20% agency fee (if applicable) for shoot days.

Additional Pay for Traveling Role/Families): $250 per day for travel days/potential down days, including wardrobe fitting, PLUS Per diem of $65/day.

TO SUBMIT:

Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com for priority consideration, and email ALL the information requested below to: disney@asgcasting.com Be sure to include: 1. Full Names of all parties (and ages of those under 18) 2. Contact phone number, email, and skype for all adults 3. City/State where you live (if not in Orlando area, tell us the closest airport to your hometown) 4. Tell us why you LOVE Disney 5. Include 5-7 photos of you and your family / significant other (jpg format please) 6. Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com for priority consideration!

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Books That Make You… Adventurous

By Bree Swider

Summer is gone, but does the wanderlust really ever disappear? Books satiate our desire for travel, adventure, and new experiences.

Unlike real-life travel, books take us on a journey without exhausting layovers, expensive hotels, or life-threatening danger. Each story reveals a different path, sometimes along geographical lines, and sometimes through time. And some journeys go inward, towards the soul. Books are our roadmaps to better selves.

Discover these books that make you adventurous – without the hassles of travel.

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The Fairytale Revisited: The Prince by Nanishka Torres Dive into the realm of Fenrir and experience this epic merging of modern day with magic.

Inspired by the struggles of her gay brother, Nanishka Torres dedicated her time and creativity to penning a stunning, fast-paced fantasy novel with strong LGBTQ leads. Rather than write another coming-out story, or showing the plight of LGBTQ characters, Torres has invented a tale of intrigue and power, in which non-traditional relationships are not just tolerated, but are a norm.

“Adventure is so important to enjoying our lives; we all need it every now and then” Nanishka Torres

In The Prince, the royal family presides over a peaceful kingdom led by science and reason. That is until the radical religious group, the Staxeons, kidnap Prince Callum’s lover. Believing him to be a regular diplomat, and not a fighter, the Staxeons severely underestimate how far the prince is willing to go for love.

Author Nanishka Torres says, “The adventurous aspect of “The Prince” begins from the first page and doesn’t stop through the last. Adventure is so important to enjoying our lives; we all need it every now and then. I love knowing I can provide a bit of adventure -- a bit of freedom -- to someone’s life.”

More action-packed than your traditional fairytale, you’ll want to keep revisiting this masterfully created world. With action, adventure, and a dash of romance, The Prince will more than tide you over until your next vacation.

Take the scenic route through historical Appalachia: Journeyman What could be more thrilling than travelling back to colonial America?

In the first installment of Matt Miller in the Colonies, a young physicist is thrown back to the 1760s and soon learns that his twenty-first century knowledge won’t be enough to ensure success – or survival. Set a decade before the founding of the United States, Matt Miller begins his path towards self-discovery in a radically different society.

The Author Mark J. Rose is a scientist with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and skillfully weaves past and present together in this science-fiction historical adventure.

This book will let you experience colonial history in east Tennessee with all its grit and flavor.

Get the heart pumping with a haunted tour: Mary Shelley Presents Every adventure has a few dark turns.

In the graphic novel adaption of Mary Shelley Presents: The Old Nurse’s Story by Elizabeth Gaskell, travel back nineteenth-century England for a chilling tale of evil, remorse and redemption.

After the death of her parents, a young orphan and her maid go to live with a distant relative – but not everything is as it seems.

For this adaption NYT author Nancy Holder teamed up with a brilliant graphic design team to bring a haunted house to life. Check out this book for the ghost-tour you’ve always wanted.

Become a train saboteur: The Engine Women’s Light Laura Anne Hill’s novel The Engine Women’s Light lets you experience nineteenth-century California in a whole other dimension.

In this steampunk-style adventure, sixteenyear-old Juanita is given mission to protect California’s “unwanted” people from boarding trains to their certain death. Guided by her ancestor Billy, the ghost of a steam locomotive engineer, Juanita will face truths others would have liked to keep hidden.

With its unique combination of gadgets and folklore, The Engine Women’s Light is an adventure you won’t soon forget.

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Sometimes the adventure is within: Next Therapist Please

There’s no other adventure like the inner journey.

In Next Therapist Please, join Janie Weiss as she hops from one therapist to the next on quest for health and happiness. Now a widow, Janie is eager to move on with her life, but will her old anxieties hold her back?

Despite handling serious topics like depression, anxiety, and OCD, author Laurie Finkelstein keeps this journey light with heartfelt humor and her love of art. You won’t want to miss this adventure into a woman’s life and love.

The best part? 10% of the gross sales are donated to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Not your traditional American road trip: XX vs XY

It’s time to turn your career into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

What you need is a solid roadmap to get you where you want to be. How Women Negotiate From a Position of Strength is a step-bystep guide to help you develop an action plan to achieve your goals and leverage your brand.

Author Raye Mitchell, Esq. is a Harvard Law School trained attorney, speaker, negotiator, and power and influence expert. In this book, she has condensed over 30 years of experience to develop a concise map to help you take control of your career.

What would the future of gender relations look like?

Get a glimpse in XX vs XY: The Final World War, the dystopian sciencefiction novel that takes gender wars to a whole new level. America is divided between the misogynistic East and the matriarchal West. Follow the journeys of two women on the opposite sides as they struggle to identify their strengths amid societies pitting one gender against the other and escalating tensions.

Created by Bobby Goldstein and authored

by Christina Cigala, XX vs XY is an adrenaline rush and a hard-hitting adventure that offers not only a vivid plot, but fascinating questions about gender in today’s world.

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Christophe and Gabrielle Choo, Sue Wong and Ellen Lutwak at bG Gallery booth, LA Art Show 2018 Allois works: "Sir Gustav VII", "Christophe & Marcel"

C&G The Theater of Earth

By Barbara Burke Allois, a wildly popular sensational surrealist based in Southern California whose works are in exclusive private collections as well as on show in galleries across the country, recently issued yet another stellar stunning work - C&G The Theater of Earth.

The phenomenal piece portrays Hollywood luminary Gabrielle Choo @GabrielleChoo, and her husband Christophe Choo, real estate broker and purveyor of marvelous maisons in Beverly Hills and other exclusive venues. In C&G The Theater of Earth, the cute couple coyly cuddles atop a Louis XV setee. Christophe confidently sports a top hat as his serene feline expression amiably returns the viewer’s gaze and his muscular, loving heart rhythmically surges bright red, showing his amore for his lovely liaison, Gabrielle, who poses next to him, haloed by a tripartite golden throne. She smiles serenely and knowingly – a muse who is slightly bemused and amused by the fanfare.

“This is a magical and wonderful painting and we adore it!” Christophe told Hollywood Weekly Magazine.

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Allois’ exclusive entourage of collectors include Hollywood luminaries like Joanna Cassidy, Matthew Flint and Dorsay Alavi, among many others.

C&G The Theater of Earth is part of the “Floating Kingdom” book project that Allois and Jörge, her creative companion, are compiling. Allois’ works are especially intriguing because an ethereal explanation of the image always accompanies each work.

Adjunct to this work is an alluring annotation that exudes joy and love, saying: I am the Princess and I am in love! I have been in love all my life, and it was true and selfless love, it was my Love to myself! My Love came easy to me because I am beautiful, I am inhumanly smart, and my accomplishments are the base for a few urban legends. But my True Love and my greatest accomplishment is my Love toward my husband! I do not talk to my fellow humans about my new Love for the same reason I do not discuss my achievements with my pets: they will listen but will never comprehend. Humans are of the different species than me and my Love. We are the aliens on this Earth and I know quite well what happens to my kind when we try to explain ourselves to Humans, or when we fall in love with them. My closest relative, Antoine De Saint-Exupery, shared his story of The Little Prince, he also imagined that he is of the same breed as Humans... but then he had to leave. I am not ready to leave the planet of my birth . . .not yet. Also, my True Love, my husband, still has some duties to perform here. Nothing too important if you ask me, but he is not me, he follows the Orders from the Emperor of The Floating Kingdom to the letter. Men!!! (Allois & Jörge)

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“Gabrielle and I have long been avid art collectors for more than thirty years, primarily focusing on the classical arts, 18th & 19th Century European as well as Ancient Greek, Egyptian & Roman.”

Excited and ebulliently enjoying the amazing acquisition, Christophe said, “I was so overjoyed and excited to come home today to our first piece of romantic surrealist art. It is inspired by Gabrielle and I and is painted by the incredibly talented artist Helen Allois” Christophe shared that he and Gabrielle were both immediately drawn to Allois’ incredible work at the LA Art Show.

“When we saw Allois’ pieces at the show, we were captivated by the juxtaposition of the real and surreal, the beautiful and the distorted in her paintings.” Christophe said.

“We will treasure this first magical piece.”

Noting the subjects’ alluring and intriguing eyes with awe and admiration, Christophe gushed “Beautiful! Allois, your work is always very stirring and thought provoking.”

Allois’ works fly off the walls at every exhibit. To get a personal look at her works, stop by these upcoming events: LA Fashion Week Oct. 6-10 Beverly Hills Show Oct. 20-21 Los Angeles Wine +Art Auction Nov. 3ov.3

Follow Allois @Allois7 Allois.com

C & G / The Theater of Earth", 2018 by Allois Oil on wood, 40 x 30 inches

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