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Bailey as THE PRINCESS BRIDE in Loris Diran Photographed by Michelle McSwain Hair by Melissa Murphy

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Pretty Woman

PRETTY WOMAN Kristina as Vivian in Edition by Georges Chakra Photographed by Michelle McSwain Hair by Melissa Murphy

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MUSIC

A Blazing Band - Eddie the Gun By Nina Udeagha

An Artist to Listen To • Eddie the Gun is an artistic burst of rock/pop fusion energy that burst from the underground music scene in London. Norwegian beauty Camilla Romestrand, as the lead vocalist, plans on taking her band to the top of the world. Eddie the Gun is such a unique band that it’s hard to compare them to anyone else out there - which is sure to gravitate any music lover towards them. To add more to the excitement, their hit “Don’t be Afraid” is showcased in the upcoming horror flick “Chain Letter” starring Nikki Reed.The questions to ask is, “Can Hollywood handle all this budding star quality?”

just handing out our demos at a party and then the next day I get a call from a film producer asking if he can feature our song in his movie...(laughs), but either way I am excited for our music to be heard” RM: I heard your remake of “Don’t be Afraid” featuring Kanye West and I am extremely impressed.What inspired you to choose Kanye as your Master Mixer? Camilla: “Thank you, thank you. Well, we didn’t actually meet Kanye to do the mix, so we just kinda master mixed his song with ours to create it”

Raine Magazine: Was music always a dream of yours? Camilla: “Well, there is Charlie Aksun, as the bass guitarist - he’s from London. Then there’s Johnny Kapps my other guitarist - he’s from New York. Then of course there is Matt Rullo and he’s also from NewYork. We all kind of met when I was just looking for some band mates while in London.”

RM: What made you change your band’s name from Doll’s House to Eddie the Gun? Camilla: “Thank you, thank you, well we didn’t actually meet Kanye to do the mix so we just kinda master mixed his song with ours to create it”

RM: How excited were you to hear that your song was going to be featured in a movie? How did that happen anyway? Camilla: ”(laughs) It’s really funny actually --me and my band were

RM: What made you change your band’s name from Doll House to Eddie the Gun? Camilla: “Well, when I started making music, my stage name was

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always Eddie the Gun, but when our music started being heard, we changed it to Doll’s House and then recently we changed it back to Eddie the Gun cause I think the name just needed to be revamped.(laughs)” RM: Musicians tend to write their lyrics from their soul, so what inspired you to write “Don’t be Afraid”? Camilla: “Don’t be Afraid is about losing someone close to me. It’s about losing my grandfather and viewing it through my grandmother’s eyes and feeling what she’s feeling.” RM: What’s your future aspiration for you and your band? Camilla: “I think world domination sounds great..(laughs)”

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FEATURED CITY

SAN FRANCISCO The crisp air, beaming sun, the almost life-like feel of the street artwork, the sounds of the community walking up and down the pavement, the gentle shift from day to night; and you hear the infectious commotion of happy hour proceeding from the local café and clubs. This place is none other than San Francisco. The semblance of San Francisco -- breathes of life at ease and free flowing.This makes it an ideal place for a tourist or local to do some R&R. Here are some places that anybody in town or anyone just visiting should try out.

WHERE TO EAT - San Francisco’s restaurants are distinguished in the state of California because of their individualistic themes and artistic atmosphere. For instance,theeatery Michael Mina has a rich exotic taste that matches their array of entrée’s. Owner/executive Chef Michael Mina says,” I have been very fortunate to earn a living through my true passion,” says Mina. “Over a decade in the kitchen has taught me so much about myself, my style and how to share this excitement with my guests. Each new project shows me that there is absolutely nothing I would rather do.” One of the clientele’s favorite dishes is the Kabocha Squash Soufflé with black truffle cream. This specific dish is best-loved because of the whipped creaminess that the soufflé leaves in your mouth. With his ever-growing clientele I am sure his passion will be put to good use. Another restaurant that can be compared to Michael Mina is La Folie. This old-school style restaurant is a chic place to have your business meeting or a perfect choice for a simple first date. The owner/executive Chef Roland Passot opened La Folie with his wife Jamie and “It has been sheer bliss ever since” says Passot. A consumer favorite is the Pink Lady Apple Tarte Tatin Bread Pudding. This dish is basically an apple fritter topped with Marker’s Mark ice cream; even though the preparation seems simple this dish has almost a cult following. With almost two decades of culinary training from world renowned French chefs, I believe Passot is prepared to take San Francisco by storm.

Where to Stay - Whether you’re just dropping in for a business trip or you’re a visiting tourist, Omni San Francisco and Hotel Drisco are your best picks for a hotel. To begin the Omni San Francisco (far right, bottom left) has mastered the art of giving you satisfaction and class at the same time. To say that Omni tries to go above and beyond for their patrons is an understatement. Along with its sleek and stylish demeanor it’s not very hard to believe that this hotel has a place in the top ten hotels in San Francisco. Another equally appeasing hotel is the Hotel Drisco (bottom two pictures) Their calming effect and the symmetry of each room makes one feel as if it were personally designed for each one of their clientele. When you walk into your room you instantly feel a sense of ease. The Hotel Drisco gives beauty to simplicity with their calming colors and classic furniture pieces.There’s no doubt that your stay at the Drisco will always be memorable.The Drisco only uses the top of the line for their patrons with their silk sheets and always bubbly and friendly staff. Hotel Drisco and the Omni are for sure sights to be seen when visiting San Francisco The city has so much to offer and so much to give with their culture and almost bohemian chic way of life that it is contagious when you’re in the city. It is truly a place where you can sit and breathe without having to deal with too much hustle and bustle. San Francisco should defiantly be at the top of your next places to visit.

WHERE TO CHILL - San Francisco is largely known because of their wide LBGT community and the almost alluring effect that their nightlife has. Some spots that summarize this idea are Eve Lounge, 111 Minna Gallery and Ruby Skye. These clubs stand out due to the unique personality of each one. Eve Lounge (Far Right) has a sexy feel to it with its sultry lighting; and the colors of the deep burgundy and mahogany wood meshing together. Flowing well with the artwork of the roaring twenties women scantily clad and to top it off the smooth jazz and R&B music cascading from the speakers. With this lounge you can never go wrong because it has elegance, style and class. Next on the list is 111 Minna Gallery (Far Left), it is in a class of its own because it’s an art gallery by day and a lounge by night. Within the gallery, they have events going on during the week such as open mic night or a poetry slam.This spot is an ideal place for the more artistic soul looking for a creative escape and a drink at the same time. Minna’s Gallery is eccentric compared to its competitors because of the simplistic caricature of the artwork surrounding the gallery/ lounge. Minna’s Gallery is a lovely addition to the San Francisco nightlife. Last but not least is Ruby Sky (Bottom Picture). This is a straight dance club with a very Moulin Rouge feel to it. The way I can describe it is Vegas in San Francisco. When the music is on the party is in full force with acrobats coming from the ceiling and go-go dancers on the floor with a wide dance floor. This club has so much energy even the shy wallflower will be entertained. As you can see the nightlife in San Francisco is almost as famous as the Golden Gate Bridge. Raine Magazine Vol. 7 - The Hollywood Issue

THE UNCONVENTIONAL ENTREPRENEUR

Celebrity Fitness Personality

Alicia Marie Researched by Krystal Bailey

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FRANCE Paolo Prisco

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