Exclusive Celebrity Interview: Division 1 Recording Artist and Actress ” Teairra Mari “

 

JEREMY COPELAND: First off I want to thank you for doing this interview with me today it means a lot to our readers they really love and respect you? So, you are back with a new label, new music and on one of the top rated reality TV series this year “Love and Hip Hop” on VH1, how are you feeling?

 

TEAIRRA MARI: It feels amazing Jeremy. I have been working hard for years now so any bit of pay off is great for me as an artist and entertainer.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: In the beginning of your career you were introduced to the world with your hit banger “ Make Her Feel Good” which was the summer jam that year and was also titled “The Princess of Roc-A-Fellaz”. Coming into the industry with that title what was your mindset like?

 

TEAIRRA MARI: It was so crazy for me. I am from Detroit so I never thought I would see that day where I would have somebody like Jay Z co-signing me. But over-all it was amazing; I jumped into it like a deer in the headlights, I was very green and a young girl, I was a teenager so I did not really know what to be thankful for I just knew that I was happy and grateful to be in the position that I was in.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: You and ex label mate Rihanna was introduced to us musically at the same time? What do you think it was that hindered you from getting to the level she is now in her career when you have the better voice than she does?

 

TEAIRRA MARI: Um (thinks), I don’t know. I don’t want to say I am more talented than anyone. Gods plan is Gods plan. When I was younger I used to side-eye the situation but I am 24 now and I do not get mad at that stuff. I think that she deserves everything that has been given to her and that she has.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: No matter how long you leave us whenever you come back with new music the industry is always so open and the blogs love you and eat it up, what is it that you think you have that keeps the public wanting more from you?

 

TEAIRRA MARI: I hope that it’s the music that I bring to the table and my talent because that’s what I put my heart into. But I cannot really say what it is but that is what I put my heart into.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Speaking of your new music lets talk about your new single with 2Chainz called “ U Did That” How did you too hook up and create this amazing collaboration?

 

 

TEAIRRA MARI: Rico Love and my manager hit that up for me. I knew 2CHainz from the group he was in. I was always a fan and I am excited for this song because we both have been working a very long time and I am excited to see his success as well.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Listening to your music I notice that you like to play around with new sounds and vocal ranges what direction are you going with this new music your putting out for us?

 

TEAIRRA MARI: Definitely a lot more grown up than the first album. It will be a little bit more bedroom music material with an edge, very spicy, and funky.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Along with putting out new music you also have new backing promotion as you have signed a deal with Division1 The Hot new label under the direction of Musical Genius Rico Love. What made you sign with him and trust him with your brand?

 

TEAIRRA MARI: The fact that at the end of the day I know its about the music and the drive of a person and I know that Rico and I together deliver great music, we both are driven and we both want to succeed and he gets it.

That’s why I did it with him he is like my musical husband.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Besides your recent collaboration with 2Chainz who are you also going to be collaborating with in the future that you can announce exclusively for Luxe7Magazine.

 

TEAIRRA MARI: I mean I don’t know right now. I love a lot of artists right now so you never know.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: How did you end up on VH1’S Love and Hip Hop, you started off premiering in an episode with Emily visiting her and then you have consistently been on the show form that point on and even have kind of a story line now, are you officially casted?

 

TEAIRRA MARI: I mean there is talk, nothing official but I am praying everything works out in good favor. I cannot really say too much on that because nothing is set in stone but there are talks about next season.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Being in this industry this long what is one important thing that you have learned:

TEAIRRA MARI: I learned that’s It’s a cut throat business and you have to keep people that you trust around you to support you. That’s pretty much it.

 

Exclusive Celebrity Interview: “Erica Mena” VH1′s Hit Reality Show “Love and Hip Hop” Season 2

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Erica, thank you for taking your time out to do this interview, I know your schedule has been a little bit crazy but I am glad we were able to lock this down. How are you?

 

ERICA MENA: I am good, things have been crazy but that’s life and you just have to flow with it.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Tell us a little bit about how you got into modeling?

 

ERICA MENA: Well I started really young at the age of 14 years old. I used to do catalogs’ for like sears and look-books, so yea, I started off really young and then eventually scouted by an MTV scout to do a Jennifer Lopez look-a-like contest, won that and based off that I was booked by Roc-A-Fellaz to do my first music video which was “ Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop “ by Young Gunz, from there things slowly started manifesting and I could officially say I had a modeling career.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Is it hard breaking into the industry and being respected rather than being categorized as just another pretty face?

 

ERICA MENA: Oh absolutely, even now doing the show its hard for me to be respected especially with everything and how it played out. What I stand for and what I am fighting for in this industry, as a model is not common so you deal with it as it comes your way.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Out of all the videos you have been in which has been your favorite?

ERICA MENA: I would say Akon’s “So Paid” because I got a chance to act and give a new meaning to the whole “video vixen role”.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Recently you made your debut on the hit VH1 Reality Series “ Love and Hip Hop “ Season 2, how did you hear about this show and become apart of it?

 

ERICA MENA: Well the producers contacted me and the reason why I agreed to be on it was the intention to show a different side me, especially coming from the whole Urban Modeling world I wanted to show a different dynamic to who Erica is. Unfortunately it back fired in my face and did not work out as planned but it has been a great lesson.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: What is the deal with you and Kimbella, we recently interviewed her and she said that she doesn’t know why you come at her the way that you do and that she initially did not have a problem with you and that you started with her off rip during the initial meeting of each other, what issues do you have with Kimbella?

 

ERICA MENA: What I will say is that what you guys saw in that scene is not half of what really went down with that situation. A lot of the dialogue that happened between Kimbella and I was left out of the scene. My reaction and how I came at her was definitely for a reason. But a lot of the causes and what made me act like that was not put into the scene that was aired, so it kind of comes off to the public like I am beefing with her for no reason. I don’t have a beef with her but my problem with Kimbella is she is one of many women that came in the game and depreciated the value by simply not knowing the routine of things, not knowing the business side, settling for less, and doing things that she has no business doing for gigs. When you have females like that doing things for less or for nothing at all, it makes it hard for people like me to come in the correct way and ask for proper compensation, proper treatment, having a trailer and just the basic things. Half of these girls don’t even know what per diem is and when you ask them they will be like “ IM STILL PRETTY”. I have been in this industry for a long time and I have seen the value depreciate extremely and it has been watered down. Anybody, can stand in front of a wall and call himself or herself a model and/or trying to me a video 5minute model and they don’t even realize that your doing things for less that what your supposed too. There are not a lot of females that can say they are living large and making a living off this because of that reason, but I can.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Kimbella also told us that the problem that you guys have is that she is fighting to stand true to herself, she has never disrespected herself in any way shape or fashion to be in this industry unlike other and that’s the reason that you have with her, is that true?

 

ERICA MENA: I mean I am not really going to sit here and go back and forth with this chick, the proof is in the credibility and in the resume and considering she does not really have much of either I don’t get what she is claiming as far as what she did right I mean lets be honest, one video playing a jump off isn’t something that you can call credible or anything decent that you can even put in a portfolio. We can go back and forth for days; it is what it is at the end of the day. Look at my work and then look at that bitch work, look at the potential that I have and actual talent and capability to make things happen for myself it speaks for itself.

 

 JEREMY COPELAND: Since you did not have such a great experience on “Love and Hip Hop” do you see yourself going back onto reality TV?

 

ERICA MENA: I can’t really say anything on that right now but what I will say is that you will be seeing me soon, you will get to follow my journey and get to know me better.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: How do you deal with all the drama and bad press?

 

ERICA MENA: I know for me I have been dealing with a lot with rumors and even other cast members making false stories about me and false accusations about myself, but I don’t pay attention to it. You have to realize that you are in front of millions of viewers and not everyone is going to like you. People are judgmental and that’s going to be that. I could walk a fine line, be perfect on the show and still be criticize for being boring, so nobody is ever satisfied. What has been said to you guys throughout this television show and blogs are not the facts of life but I realize that its reality TV and they are going to feed off the negative drama, its what I signed up for so I cannot be upset.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: What’s New besides the show that you are working on now?

 

ERICA MENA: Just shooting a cover now of a publication, more work with Vibe magazine and a bunch of surprises.

 

Exclusive Celebrity Feature: “KIMBELLA” From VH1′S Love and Hip Hop Season 2

 

JEREMY COPELAND: KIMBELLA, KIMBELLA, KIMBELLA!!!! How are you Love, I am super excited about interviewing you today!!! Thank you so much for sitting down with Luxe7Magazine means a lot. How are you how has life been for you with the show airing and your name being all over the media, jus how has life been treating you?

 

KIMBELLA: It’s been good you know what I mean, like regardless of how I had to come from one thing to achieve what I have achieved so far, its been really well. I have a really positive out-take on life in general and you know you have to stay positive in order for the good things to come, so you know, its good, I am happy.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Tell me how you got onto VH1’S Love and Hip Hop, was reality television something that you saw in your future a few years back?

 

KIMBELLA: Well TV, Acting, Movies, Commercials was always my first priority, the first thing that I wanted to do in life. Modeling came about for me so I Felt like that would be a stepping stone into getting into Hollywood and what I wanted to achieve over-all. So Yes, definitely.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: When you got called to do the show Love and hip-hop where you hesitant about it or did you just jump on board, like what where your thoughts going into it?

 

KIMBELLA: I mean I cannot say I was hesitant about it, I was kind of clueless to what the outcome would be, I will say that much. I also was clueless about what I would be exposed too doing the show but it was good for me. It really took me a couple episodes to really realize what it was and what I needed to do to turn it around to work for me. So…… Yea (Laughs)

 

JEREMY COPELAND: So being in the entertainment industry you have to deal with a lot of negativity, rude comments, people judging you twenty four-seven. How do you deal with that and stay focused on your goal?

 

KIMBELLA: Well first off I do not read the blogs and that type of stuff. I always want everything to be positive in my life and I know that’s damn impossible so I try to just avoid it as much as possible. If it comes my way I just smile and laugh it off. Like what else am I supposed to do I am not going to kill myself because so hoe feels some type of way about me and especially if they do not know who I am and they are just pre-judging me like everybody else, so what am I supposed to do. I am only love myself for who I am and that’s what I am all about, that’s it and that’s all that matters.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: So lets go back in time to 2003 when you first started modeling in Miami Florida, how can you say life has changed for you from then until now.

 

KIMBELLA: Oh God ok, well my first son was born in 2002 and I had a really low self-esteem at that time in my life. I was in a relationship with my son’s father and I really just did now know who I was. So once I had my son I was like I have to get out of all of them mess in my life and I have to do something for myself. I decided to do something I wanted to do that will bring me up and make my life better for me and my son so I started modeling, which by the way was not easy at all. I had to meet the right people and I had to show them like, listen, I am not into the bullshit, I am very intelligent, this is what I am trying to achieve, If you can help me without the bullshit then great we are going to rock out together, if not, I am just telling you to save you, DON’T DO IT… And fall the fuck back because I am about my money. So after that I got my portfolio together, and, you know I did take a break though, I had got into another relationship that lasted 4 years and in that relationship the person I was involved with did not want me modeling, he felt as if I did not need to do that because he supported me, so at that time I just kept myself highly educated in school and working an executive job and just being a mother. After that relationship ended I pretty much got back into modeling because that was something that I really wanted to do. Then in 2009 things popped off and that’s when people really started to take notice, I had met Juelz that year and that’s when everything began to change for me.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: So Kim, Tell me what the deal is with you and Erica like what is the issue with you too and where did this beef come from?

 

KIMBELLA:  This is so funny to me like I am laughing so hard, I am not even going to outburst because its so fucking stupid. Listen, EXACTLY what you guys saw on the show is all that I know as well. I never met this bitch in my life. We have never worked together, I have never heard her damn name, I don’t know who her baby daddy is, I know nothing about this girl, up until the show aired then I got people calling my phone like, this is who she is and this is what she is about. I don’t know her, she came at me like we been best friends and knows my whole life story, the minute she got on the show she had a problem off rip with me like we have history and we don’t, and that’s really what it is, that’s what the fuck it is with that bitch Erica.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: So where do you and Erica stand now?

 

KIMBELLA: No we were never around each other at all. The first time I saw her was that first scene that we were together in and we got into that altercation, and the second time was in Miami, The third time was here in NYC When I confronted her lying ass and that was it. We do not share each other company, SHE KNOW WHAT IT IS.! Listen, I am a mother of 2 and supposedly she is a mother as well and she supposedly saying that we are mothers and shouldn’t be getting into all the this and I am like, BITCH You have a problem with me I don’t have a problem with you hoe, I never had a problem with you, I never would have had one with you regardless because I don’t do that, I am mature, I am a grown ass woman, I am about making my money, building my brand and taking care of my kids, Like what the fuck is you about??? So you know I don’t go around her, I don’t see her, but then again I don’t back down for nothing and no-one, If your going to come at me crazy I am going to do the same and I’m going to hold my own.

 

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Who do you actually hang out with on the cast when your not filming?

 

KIMBELLA: I hang out with Yandi the most, she is like my best friend, we do business together and make money together, so yea Yandi and me are sisters. All those other bitches I believe are fake. Somaya hits me up on the love tip and that’s about it, everyone else I don’t fuck with.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: So what is your relationship with Chrissy, what’s the deal with you too?

 

KIMBELLA: I never had a problem with Chrissy, of course I feel some type of way because of how that situation popped off when it was none of her business, she had no right to put her hands on me period point blank and I know she has to live with that for the rest of her life so she is punishing herself for that situation and I know she feels bad about it, I mean it would have been great if we could have just argued about it like normal people and resolved it. I have my own opinions on why that all happened and that’s that (laughs), the only thing I could say is that when someone crosses me or does something bad to me that’s just where I leave it, its really hard for me to just forgive and forget. If I see her I’ll probably just act like she doesn’t exist because then again I never got an apology from her and she knew she was wrong form what she did.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: As far as taking your career to the next level and becoming an actress, how do you feel when people say that Video Vixens and Reality TV Stars are not real actresses’ and will /should not be taken seriously in Hollywood mainstream?

 

KIMBELLA: Well first off that’s the problem with society, its prejudging people. That’s all people do, you cant say all video vixens cannot be taken seriously, shit I may have a real talent in front the camera, and doing what I have to do. So what I am doing to break that mold is just a lot of training and coaching so that when I am ready to be in front that camera I will not make a fool of myself and I will do the damn thing.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: Coming into 2012 what were a few things on your list that you really want to accomplish?

KIMBELLA: Of course since it was the New Year it was a fresh new start for everything positively. I have my website up and running. I am launching my brand called “BELLA” where I will have my T-Shirts, which should be ready in about two weeks as well as other products. I do plan on taking my brand past just material things and I am in the works of starting up some type of agency that will help women get into the urban modeling world the correct way where they utilize it as a stepping stone to get to the next step. You do not want to be an Urban Model only and you don’t want to be an urban model just stuck in the urban industry and that’s all your going to be doing for the rest of your life because you get older and you have to do other things to support yourself. So I just want to help woman out there do this right!

 

JEREMY COPELAND: What advice could you give woman trying to break in this industry? What’s one thing they need to know NOT To do which is a common mistake?

 

KIMBELLA: Keep your damn respect. Once you loose that then what? Don’t degrade yourself for a job or for some rapper who says he can take care of you. Keep YOU In best interest and be smart. I have NEVER Disrespected myself in this industry and that’s why I hold my head up high because I did things the right way and that’s why I am where I am today. And that’s why I feel Erica is mad, its like Bitch you don’t know me, you don’t know how hard I had to work because I did things the right way to get where I got and to the level that I am at in my career. So yea, that’s my advice. Do things the right way the first time you will save a lot of life repairs later.

 

JEREMY COPELAND: What is one thing that you really want to tell your fans?

 

KIMBELLA: Any situation I come into I am going to be respected and I am going to fight for it. Don’t prejudge me and don’t judge me because you don’t know me life.

 

 

Luxe7Feature: Celebrity Recording Artist from FOX American Idol ” Syesha Mercado “

Jeremy: Tell my readers a little bit about yourself and how you got started in music?

 Syesha: First let me just say thank you so much it means a lot I have been waiting for this interview with you, so I am glad that we finally get to do this. I started out in music at the age of two actually, I would follow my mother around the house singing because my mother also was a singer, she used to sing background for a Motown group at the time and she had her own band as well, She would perform a lot in the community and I would watch her all the time and watch her sing in church all the time as well. So my biggest influence musically has always been my mother. My first solo was in church at 4 years old and I been singing ever since. I knew I wanted to make a difference in peoples lives. So I started doing plays and I did a lot of extra curricular activities in elementary school, middle school and high school. From that I went on to studying theatre in college and started doing a lot of extra work in Miami while I was going to school. I really just had a hustle mentality. Landed roles on a few TV Shows and then I ended up on American Idol and from there the doors have been opening and I have been blessed.

 Jeremy: Watching your mother work in the music industry what were a few things that she taught you growing up about the business?

 Syesha: My mother is just big on practicing vocal gymnastics and being free with singing and vocally letting go. She always told me that practice makes perfect.

Jeremy: Who else did you look up too in the industry vocally?

 Syesha: Lauren Hill, Yolanda Adams, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Stephanie Mills, Etta James, and ETC. The list goes. I have a wide range of musical influences.

 

 Jeremy: So lets talk about American Idol, tell me about your mindset before idol, going into it all and seeing the process of how everything works with American idol, what was your mind-set like going into the audition?

 Syesha: Well because I had already did a reality TV show I already knew that you could be portrayed in any type of way through editing, so I kind of went into the competition, knowing that this is a TV show, and these are the rules, this is the contract that I am signing, so first and for-most THIS IS A TV SHOW! Also I seen it as another gig, and this gig will give me the opportunity to reach the fans that I want to reach and a bigger fan base, which I did. It opened a lot of doors and I am so grateful.

 Jeremy: Would you ever do a television show again?

 Syesha: I can’t say I would or would not because its A LOT!!!!! LOL. I learned a lot and it was an amazing experience but it was just A LOT.

 Jeremy: How did you feel getting so close to winning but not winning American Idol placing at 3^rd?

 Syesha: Its funny because I did not want to win, I wanted to place second runner up. I wasn’t ready at the time to win; I was still finding my sound and me so I am glad I did not win idol. I placed where I wanted to and I am happy about that.

 

 Jeremy: So you just recently released/posted an AMAZING Video to you covering “Love On Top” by Beyonce and it has to be one of the most powerful vocals I have heard in a long time. Talk to me about that post and how you were able to let go and reach those notes and ranges that you did in that song.

 Syesha: Its funny because I was rehearsing, It wasn’t meant to be recorded it was just for fun. I had been singing the whole entire day, I was so vocally strained and tired and it took everything out of me to do that performance that night but it was a great video, the comments were amazing and I couldn’t be more happy about it. As far as the place that I go when I am singing to hit those notes, I really just dive into those lyrics and feel that emotion of the song and express that vocally. She’s in love and the feeling of being in love is an emotional journey and I felt that. I close my eyes and I zone out and it comes through.

Jeremy: What is the direction of music your trying to go into?

 Syesha: I am very universal, I am just music!

 

 Jeremy: Is there an album coming soon?

 Syesha: There is an album coming soon but my goal right now is too just get something out as soon as possible to the fans, so if I have a song that is completed, the production is up to par and everything is up to par than I will release it. I will be releasing another song on iTunes in February 2012.

 Jeremy: Thank you for sitting with me it meant a lot Syesha!

 Syesha: Thank you Jeremy… Love the site, Anytime!

 

Exclusive Interview: Nastasia Townsend from Oxygens HIT SERIES Bad Girls Club 7 New Orleans

Jeremy Copeland: Thank you so much for doing this interview with me today, my readers love you and I know this will be an interesting experience! I guess let me start off by asking, How are you? How has things been since the Bad Girls Club?

 Stasi: Thank you so much Jeremy for having this interview with me means a lot and I love the site by the way. You are more than welcome to have me anytime. But I mean things are going good man, I have had my ups and downs but mostly ups.

 Jeremy Copeland: Lets travel back in time for a little bit, what motivated you to audition to be on the Bad Girls Club Season 7 New Orleans:

 Stasi: I had got an email from an old modeling agency that I used to work for about the casting. I had spoke to my parents and my dad was the one who really was just like I should try it out and if they say no then they say no but it would not hurt to try.

 Jeremy Copeland: Did you have reservations about doing the show just seeing the show an knowing what all goes down in the Bad Girls house as far as conflicts and fighting and etc?

 Stasi: I mean I definitely did not even think I was going to even make it in the house and then when I got call that I did, it was a complete mind blowing experience, but I was definitely ready for the crazy!

 Jeremy Copeland: Before you go into the house and your sitting in the hotel alone, about to get mic’d up and put in the limo to go to the mansion what is going through your head?

 Stasi: Um, I don’t know it was so weird. It honestly did not hit me; it did not hit me for a long time. I was just sitting there looking like “whatever” but once I was in the limo I was like “ oh my God” this is really happening.

 Jeremy Copeland: Seeing you on the show you seemed to be categorized as the house mom and/or leader, did you feel that you needed to set an example or not get into arguments and fights in the beginning since you were portrayed in that light?

 Stasi: Actually, No not at all. I did not go into Bad Girls Club to make anybody be like me or make anybody look up too me. I just went in there to be myself, made my own personal goals of personal growth in the house and all the other stuff is irrelevant to me. I was not interested in performing in front of the camera.

 Jeremy Copeland: Besides the fights and arguments what has been the most memorable moments for you being in the house?

 Stasi: Just how much fun we had. Its crazy how much drama they show but they don’t show not even a snippet of how much fun we had together living in that house and living with girls you grow to love and respect. Being there with T and Judi was just a blast besides all the drama and Judi being drunk it was such a great time. I am the biggest jokester in the world, its so funny how people are quick to say I am such a bully but I just love to have fun. I will sit under a table and wait for you to sit down to scare the shit out of you like that’s the kind of person I am. They showed a little clip of me scaring Judi behind the curtain like that’s the kind of stuff I do on a daily basis I love it. The TV show only shows you guy’s one side of me. Living in that house is not real life. Being put in the house with girls you would never encounter or deal with outside in the regular world and having people nit pick at you makes you evil and want to beat a bitch ass. Too bad that’s really all you guys got to see from me.

 Jeremy Copeland: What have been your favorite New Orleans Hot Spots?

 Stasi: New Orleans was a blast period; just walking down bourbon was an experience. I loved Envy or course and Bourbon Cowboy.

 Jeremy Copeland: What made you trust Judi and T to be friends and open up to them in the house?

 Stasi: At first I wasn’t that open I am very sheltered about how I feel about people. It was definitely different because I didn’t know anything about these girls. That process of opening up to people and becoming friends Is sped up 1000% because your sitting there and all you can do is look at each other, so you sit and you learn and you talk and you laugh and there is no faking you know. You can fake for two days, you can fake for the cameras but when your living with someone 24hr a day 7days a week eventually you will learn who someone really is. Living with T is amazing she is hilarious, sharing a room with her talking and laughing ourselves to sleep every night was a blast. Then getting to know someone like Judi, which happens once in a lifetime, getting past all the crazy and the drinking and really starting to get to know her and love her was great.

 Jeremy Copeland: When you found out who messed with your contacts what went through your head initially?

 Stasi: When T had told me I had kind of already knew because the bitch Shelly wanted to act like we were best friends for life and started airing out other peoples dirty laundry and could never say what happened to my contacts I knew it had to be her ass. So I was like Ok, its probably a 50/50 chance it was her or Angie but I honestly did not think Angie was that stupid to do something like that. But at that point when T told me I knew we were so close to the end that I was like I am not about to let that bitch mess up my last few days here so I am going to wait. –SIDENOTE- I DO NOT CONDONE VIOLENCE- I am just a strong believer in standing up for what is right and I am going to defend myself.

 Jeremy Copeland: So now that your out of the house are you trying to back to your regular job, Back into modeling and more TV work, what’s next?

 Stasi: Currently I am working on 1million and 1 thing’s right now, I am writing a book, which is something that I have wanted to do for a long time. I am modeling; I just have a lot of things going on.

 Jeremy Copeland: Being in the Bad Girls Club you spend a lot of time with Alcohol and Vodka, what brand of alcohol would you choose to represent if given the opportunity?

 Stasi: It would have to be Ciroc because Ciroc is the Devil.

  Jeremy Copeland: Do you plan on going back to Television:

 Stasi: I am open to it as long as I can keep my clothes on!

 Jeremy Copeland: What is one last thing you want the readers to hear from you or take from this interview:

 Stasi: I AM NOWHERE NEAR A BULLY!!! I stand up for what I believe is right and I believe no human being deserves to be disrespected in any way shape or form.

Exclusive Interview: Singer,Song-Writer and Musician PJ Morton from Maroon 5

 Singer, Songwriter and Musician. Tell us a little bit about how you got into entertainment business.

 PJ Morton: Well music for me started early on with my family. I was a preachers kid so it really started in church and then from there with my father being in music I was able to meet other songwriters. I got my break in Gospel music, moved to Atlanta and got my mainstream break writing and producing a song I wrote for India Arie and that really kind of started it off, that was my junior year in college and kind of kept rolling from there.

 Who are some of your musical influences?

 PJ Morton: Of course my dad because that was in the house.  I would have to say Stevie Wonder, Al Green and Donny Hathaway who kind of affected me on the soul side. I always said I wanted to make music like Stevie because its so simple and beautiful, talks about love and its something everyone can get into.

So what is it like being in American Pop/Rock Maroon 5?

 PJ Morton: We are in and out touring, I love my brother’s man. It is great music and good people so I love it. I will be with those guys for as long as they need me.

What genre would you put yourself in?

PJ Morton: I consider my style of music to be called soulful pop and with that it kind of goes through a few genres, there is a hint of rock, a hint of pop music, its always going to be soulful and some RNB in it. I am from New Orleans so I call it a gumbo

 Lets talk about your new music, what is the feel and message that your trying to convey to your audience?

 PJ Morton: I feel as if there are only a few subjects you can talk about in the world. I am still talking about the same things Stevie was talking about, love, life, relationships, so my message does not change much it is just new ways that we find to talk about those things. Stylistically the music evolves, changes and does different things, I am always experimenting and trying to stretch the boundaries of what I know and build on top of those things.

Your New release “ built for love” featuring RNB Songstress Jazmine Sullivan is amazing btw. What was it about Jazmine that made you want to have her on this track?

 PJ Morton: Jazmine was the only person I wanted on this track from the jump because I feel like she is the REAL THING! We are in the 21^st Century but she is the continuation of the real thing Aretha Franklin had. I wanted to get someone who was authentic and I knew Jazmine could pull that off because I know that’s who’s she is.

LINK TO SONG: tmblr.co/Zs2onwBwN-BI

 

With this new project give us an exclusive about what other features can we expect from you.

 PJ Morton: Cannot really say who but I will reveal that I have a song with my brother from Maroon 5 Adam Levine which is dope, and then a few rap features I cannot name yet. I am excited about it.

 

When can we expect an album from PJ?

 PJ Morton: Hopefully April or May of next year!! I am praying and it looks like a solid date.

 Do you have any live performances booked that you would like to promote?

 PJ Morton: Man I told my fans that when I got more music I would start performing live so hopefully in April or May of 2010

 

What is one thing you want people to know about you?

 PJ Morton: I am a simple guy with a passion for music!

Exclusive Interview With Angelea Preston from Americas Next Top Model All Stars Cycle 17

Jeremy: First off I would like to say thank you so much for doing this interview with me. I have watched you from the past seasons you were on Americas Next Top Model and always wanted to sit down and interview you so that you for that. I will start off the interview by asking you, how are you, how are things going for you?

AngeleaPreston: Aw thank you Jeremy, I am doing fine I just have a lot of projects in the works right now. I have progressed from cycle 12 to cycle 14 to now an All Star. People may not see a big progression but I have definitely been working and progressed from cycle 12. But everything has been going good, I been on my grind and on my hustle.

Jeremy: So you are back on Top Model for the third time to obtain the title as Americas Next Top Model All Star. Since you have been on the show on 2 separate cycles and kind of know how the system works what was your mindset like going back into it the 3^rd time?

 

AngeleaPreston: Since it was my 3^rd time back I kind of thought I knew what to expect and just the protocol of everything and how it was going to work but this season proved to be very hard because we did not know what to expect. A lot of us thought because we were veterans of Top Model that we knew what to expect but we did not know what we were getting ourselves into. But over all it was a very fun experience this season. Cycle 14 I did not have fun because I was so focused on winning and I was so new to the experience but this time I really just had fun. I was great.

Jeremy: What was that feeling like when you left the first time. Where was your head then?

 

AngeleaPreston: When I left the first time and saw the last episode of Cycle 14 I kind of had an idea of what I wanted to do. I knew that I definitely wanted to be in New York City so I went to a lot of different agencies and they all told me no but I just kept trying and I kept pushing and eventually I did get signed, But it is nothing like I would have expected. Cycle 14 and after it aired I thought it was going to be so easy for me, I was like, I am going to do this and do that and it’s going to be so easy because I have this TV Exposure and it was not easy at all and I still grind. I feel like that’s where a lot of people get it confused because they think you have this notoriety for being on television that things are going to come easy but being on top model you have to work so much harder because the industry does not take you seriously, so, it has been an up-hill climb. I am still on my hustle, working and grinding.

Jeremy: So what was it like watching your-self grow on reality TV?

 

AngeleaPreston: Well there is a lot of things I can say about reality TV. Reality TV is very one-sided. So when I watch myself on TV I am kind of like “ Why did they put this in there “ because I know how the public is going to view me and it is so weird because reality TV is not really reality it is one big fantasy because they portray you as this one type of character and that’s what sucks.

Jeremy: So who would you say you are the closest to on the show?

 

AngeleaPreston: I love Allison, that’s my girl. I talk to all the girls though, I talk to bre, Bianca, Isis, Shannon, Im cool with all of the girls but the person that I feel most connected to in the house is Allison.

Jeremy: How is it constantly being pulled in different directions artistically, being told to change this and that, be more you and then be more professional, this and that, what emotional toll does that take on you.

 

AngeleaPreston: Well the thing with Americas Next Top Model is that it is not a really representation of the real modeling world. In the modeling world, Yes, you do get criticized and told to change this and that, your too tall, too skinny, too short, too big but with Top Model, it is more of a reality show so what they do is, they try to pin point your weaknesses and strong points and they prey on that.

Jeremy: I know being on the show I know it can be draining sometimes just doing shoots after shoots and so many opinions and emotional rollercoaster’s, what do you do to stay focused and keep that tunnel vision?

 

AngeleaPreston: Damn these some good questions (Laughs), Well, what I do basically is, I take it like a grain of salt. I am in the industry and I get criticized by a lot of people and I just take it as its just someone’s opinion and peoples opinions do not hurt me and it is not going to make or break me and I dust it off. Top Model gave me the opportunity to put my name out there but it doesn’t determine my success. Tyra, Nigel, Andre and everyone else’s opinion are just opinions and they do not decided how far I make it in this industry, its kind of like “ I respect your opinion “ because you guys are professionals and have work your way to where you are now and I respect that but it is still just an opinion.

Jeremy: What has been the most memorable thing that Tyra Banks has said to you?

AngeleaPreston: One thing that always stick with me was on cycle 14 when I was eliminated and Tyra told me that I wear my heart on my sleeve and she said that was not a bad thing but in the industry it is kind of a bad thing because you never want to show people too much, you never want to show them exactly how you are feeling, what your thinking, and what moves your trying to make and that is the issue that I did have and that I still have today. With me, whatever emotions I feel, I express them, but I guess in her eyes it’s not the right thing to do all the time in the industry and I agree with that.

Jeremy: What has been your favorite shoot that you have done so far on the show?

 

AngeleaPreston: I really loved the pink hot dog although I loved my picture it was just a super-challenging shoot for me. I had a really hard time during that shoot, like I was crying it was crazy but I loved the concept it was dope, I got my make up, I was looking fierce and I felt so fabulous doing that shoot.

Jeremy: Being on Top Model you get too meet a lot of celebrities and influential people in this industry, who was your favorite person to meet and interact with?

 

AngeleaPreston: So far I would have to say Latoya Jackson, I could not believe I met her, the Jacksons are huge in my family and so meeting her was unbelievable.

Jeremy: Has your opinion of Top Model / Tyra and the people on the show changed after being on the show?

 

AngeleaPreston: Well, what I will say is before I was a contestant on the show I was always saying I did not want to be on the show, I want to make it as a model without having Top Model say that they made me. Then I said ok well let me go apply for the show because Tyra could really put me on in the industry. So after doing cycle 12, cycle 14 and now 17 my opinion of the show has changed because I feel like, what are the words I can use, I feel like the show portrays like they care about us girls and that they want to see us succeed and they want to help us but in reality it is all about making that money and making that buck because if they really wanted to see us girls succeed we would get phone calls after the show. From what I hear, Tyra used to help the girls back in earlier seasons after the show and she does not do that now. The thing with Tyra is that we do not have communication with her, the whole time we were filming, the only time we saw her, was at panel. This is a business to her and I respect that but what I do not respect is that the show is about helping girls and giving them opportunities when 9times out of 10 it actually shuns away opportunities from girls because people do not want to work with us and then the people that are giving us this opportunity through Top Model they are only giving us opportunities during the show but when its done and there is no more taping that are like “ Don’t call me, you don’t know me, if you see me at this party ill say hello and that’s it “ So honestly I lost A lot of respect for the show.

Jeremy: So with all that being said what do you have coming up now?

AngeleaPreston: Well this year is going to fabulous and so is next year (laughs).  I was just in a film called “ Breathe “ with Robin Givins and it premiered at the American Black Film Festival and is going to be on DVD soon. I am excited about that because it was my first major acting role. I am recording music and always shooting and building my book and you will be seeing a lot more of me. Make sure you check out my website www. AngeleaOnline.com

 

Luxe7 Exclusive Feature: Celebrity Actress and Recording Artist Adrienne Bailon

 

Jeremy Copeland: Adrienne thank you so much for agreeing to sit with us today and do this interview it means a lot to us, so how are you, how is life for you these days?

 

Adrienne Bailon: Thank you so much for having me Jeremy, I am great actually. Just got out of a studio was having a few meetings and I feel great about what I have coming up for you guys. I recently had a switch in management so I am super excited about everything thanks for asking.

 

Jeremy Copeland: We were first introduced to you by way of you being 1/3 of the former female recording group “3LW” and then re-introduced to you as Chanel Simmons in the Disney Group “Cheetah Girls”. Tell me, how did you become a-part of the Cheetah Girls?

 

Adrienne Bailon: While on tour with 3lw we had heard about an audition for this project called the Cheetah Girls, which was originally a book series, we were asked to audition like everyone else there. They loved us and I got the role of Chanel Simmons and it was a great experience.

 

Jeremy Copeland: What was it like working with Disney, did you feel sheltered or feel you had to change who you were to fit into the “Disney Look” or Lifestyle?

 

Adrienne Bailon: No not at all did I feel sheltered or anything like that, Chanel was just a character but I still lived my life normal as I did before I got that job. I lived and live my life with morals and standards so I had nothing to worry about and no reason to change.

 

Jeremy Copeland: Tell me about your new deal with Def Jam and this solo project that you have coming out?

 

Adrienne Bailon: Well I just got signed with Island Def Jam under Team Compound, the same team that manages Neyo. I love this new deal and you should expect something by the summer. This time around since I am coming out Solo I want to come out right! So trust that everything will be my best work and quality.

 

Jeremy Copeland: Now that you are back in the game and recording non stop for your new projects where are you pulling your inspiration from these days?

 

Adrienne Bailon: I pull from personal experiences, I want this to be a feel good album good energy and out people in a great atmosphere. I want this to be that album you throw on when you are riding down sunset blvd with the top down, or pre-gaming before you and friends go out to the club. I want and will release real music and you guys are going to love it

 

Jeremy Copeland: So we heard that you have just landed a T.V Development deal with a major network please tell us more about that.

 

Adrienne Bailon: Yes it is true. I do have a development deal with NBC nothing is set in stone and I cannot go much into detail but it is going to be amazing.  I am really blessed to just have a great team and people around me who believe in me and keep me working.

 

Jeremy Copeland:You have always seemed to keep yourself relevant and out of the press and media in a negative light what is your key and formula for that?

 

Adrienne Bailon: I mean honestly, I don’t bring un-needed attention to myself because of who I am. I live my life that way I have always done it. My work speaks for itself, I been in the game 11 years, I use my drive and passion and the fact that I stay grounded and use that fuel to produce great work. I do not get caught up in the hype of the media.

 

Jeremy Copeland: Before we wrap this interview I want to say thank you so much for sitting down with me today, is there anything else that you want your fans and our readers to check out under the Bailon brand?

Adrienne Bailon: Make sure you guys check out my website www.Adrienne-Bailon.com its full of amazing updates, photos and everything you want to know about me. I even go on there to see what I am up too from time to time. Expect new and amazing music and a single by the summer, and thank you so much Jeremy for hooking this up man your amazing and I will talk with you guys soon.

 

Exclusive Celebrity Interview: Celebrity Actress Erica Hubbard

 

Jeremy Copeland: Erica thanks so much for agreeing to do this interview with Me and Luxe7Magazine. How are you doing?

 

Erica Hubbard: Hey! I am doing really great, and thanks for the interview with Luxe7Magazine!

 

Jeremy Copeland: What got you into being an actress? Was that always a 1st passion of yours?

 

Erica Hubbard: When I was younger my dad said I use to imitate different lines from scenes on television on commercials or television shows, and he knew that’s when I had a passion for being an actress.  He said it was always something I was fascinated with when I was around the age of 9 years old.  So, he had a friend that worked for Sears and my very first job was modeling for Sears through his friend.  I really liked modeling as a child; so then we had to find an agent and they started sending me out for commercials.  One of my very first commercials I filmed at 9 years old as well.  Soon after that I started doing voice-overs, theater and then I eventually worked on films and television jobs in Chicago. After graduating from Columbia College and hosting a morning kids show I moved to California and started working in the entertainment industry on the West Coast.

 

Jeremy Copeland: Being an actress who has had the formal training and etc do you have more of a confidence when you walk into auditions?

 

Erica Hubbard: I feel it is very important to have training in your profession because it gives you the confidence you need to maneuver with in your career, and helps you to trust yourself that you can do the job. I feel very fortunate to have trained with some of the best teachers in the acting industry from Columbia College in Chicago. I was fortunate to take theater courses with teachers from Second City, Steppenwolf, Goodman, Piven Theater etc.  My teachers taught me a lot about what embodying a character really means. That’s the reason why I was able to play Madison in A Cinderella Story which is very different from Kiana in Akeelah and The Bee or Cassie from Lincoln Heights who is very different from Kita in Let’s Stay Together.  I love watching versatile actors like Tom Hanks, Angela Bassett, Tilda Swinton, Hilary Swank and emulate their work ethic into my craft.  Plus, it gets boring to see the same actors do the same techniques in every project. All the people you portray cannot act the same way because everyone in life is different.  With that being said, I strongly believe the right training helps you book more roles and join all three unions as an actor: SAG, EQUITY and AFTRA.

 

Jeremy Copeland: What was your first major role as an actress?

 

 

Erica Hubbard: I feel very fortunate to say one of my first major roles as an actress was playing Jasmine in the hit-movie Save The Last Dance.

 

Jeremy Copeland: How did you being a star on ” Lincoln Heights ” playing the role as Cassie come about?

 

Erica Hubbard: I had just completed Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants and I was resting and visiting my family in Chicago when I got the phone call to fly to California and audition.  I passed on the role at first because I wanted to stay home and spend time with my family.  So, after a week I flew back to Los Angeles and got another phone call that the role of Cassie had not been booked and production was still looking.  I go in for the first audition, and then I get a call shortly after saying  I have to go in for network because they are moving fast on this project and they need to book this role.  I go in on another audition and shortly after all the girls were dismissed except me and that’s when they told me the good news… that I had got the part of Cassie Sutton.  We shot the pilot in San Diego and waited for weeks to see if the show would get picked up and we all were so blessed that it did!  We shot four great years filming back in LA.  I am very happy to say that the show aired on ABC Family, and now it’s currently on Netflix and TV One Network.  I love the longevity of Lincoln Heights airing on television and all the support from the fans!

 

Jeremy Copeland: What actress did u look up too growing up?

 

Erica Hubbard: The actresses I looked up to growing up and still do are Phylicia Rashad, Helen Mirren, Tilda Swinton, Oprah, Angela Bassett, Kimberly Elise, Debbie Allen, Meryl Streep, Cecily Tyson, Queen Latifah, Whoopi Goldberg, etc.

 

Jeremy Copeland: All of your roles are so versatile and different. Do you not like being stuck in a box and being free to work different roles?

 

Erica Hubbard: Thank you, I love living and portraying different lifestyles because it is a form of freedom to create.  However,  if it is a great story I think ultimately that’s really what matters in accepting a project.

 

Jeremy Copeland: What is that one role that you have not played that you would love too.

 

 

Erica Hubbard:I would love to play an action hero with super powers in a film.  Last but not least, a good thriller would be nice as well for a movie role.

 

Jeremy Copeland: What was it like being cast for BET’s Let’s Stay Together?

 

Erica Hubbard: It really was an honor to be cast as Kita on Let’s Stay Together because it gave me the opportunity to be on a sitcom in a recurring role, and most importantly make people laugh and fall in love with my character’s upbeat personality.

 

Jeremy Copeland: What are your Tips to staying a working actress?

 

Erica Hubbard:My tips on being a working actress is plain and simple, if you are truly passionate about a role you will get the job that is meant for you.  In the meantime, always keep yourself working on your skills in the industry by being in a play, in film festivals or taking acting classes.  Remember as the old saying goes, “Practice makes perfect!”

 

Jeremy Copeland: Tell me about Erica’s Style, what do you like to portray on the red carpets and in everyday life?

 

Erica Hubbard: My style catches people off-guard because I am spontaneous and like to keep my wardrobe exciting.  One day, I want to be preppy, the next day I want to be a vixen and maybe another time I want to be a business women.  I have had red-carpet looks that range from elegant to casual.  Depending on my mood for that particular day determines my fashion statement for that moment…Lol!

 

Jeremy Copeland: What’s Playing in your IPOD right now?

 

Erica Hubbard:I love Adele’s Music and basically a lot of her songs gets my day going.

 

Jeremy Copeland: What are your thoughts on Reality TV, Do you watch it? Would you do it?

 

Erica Hubbard: Occasionally, I watch reality shows when I have the time.  I think it is an opportunity if someone is on the right reality show.  I would consider it later on in my career because it can be a good one that people watch and support.

 

Jeremy Copeland: What is your method to rocking out at an audition? 

 

Erica Hubbard: Honestly, prayer helps me first to get through my scenes because I always love being in touch with my Spirit.  

Then, my method to “rocking out” an audition is being relaxed doing acting exercises, and then I inhabited the character I am portraying in every beat of the scenes using all my senses and instincts.

 

JeremyCopeland: What has been the hardest Role you have had to play thus far in your career?

 

 

Erica Hubbard: I can’t say I have had a hard role because when you are cast in a project they are confident you can portray the character, and that makes me feel confident once I book the job.  However, I can say I was nominated for a NAACP Theater Award for a play I performed in, and I had to cry every night for a month or so.  The moments I had to go through to cry every night was hard on my body, but it truly prepared me for my crying scenes on Lincoln Heights being Cassie Sutton.

 

Jeremy Copeland: What’s Next for you in 2012

 

Erica Hubbard: I happy to say my character Kita Whitmore returns to BET’s Let’s Stay Together for some episodes in January 2012.  

Also, I am really excited to say I wrote a  couple of fun books for children which you can find more information about on:  www.booksbyericahubbard.com.

I am reading my books for a literacy campaign that my non-profit (www.theericahubbardfoundation.org) is having in 2012!

 

Jeremy Copeland: What’s a Stamp that you want to leave on the industry?

 

Erica Hubbard: The “stamp” I want to leave on the industry and with everyone who supports my career is that I cared about the projects I took.  

Also, I left a good impression with my community giving back through my non-profit as well as the images I portrayed on television and in films.  Hopefully, my work uplifts everyone who views it and I can continue to make great projects for the community that supports my journey!

 

Jeremy Copeland: Describe yourself in 3 words.

 

Erica Hubbard: 

 

Loving

Humble

Courageous

 

Jeremy Copeland: What’s one thing that you want my Luxe7Magazine readers to take from you from this interview?

 

Erica Hubbard: Please keep supporting me and thanks so much for all the love you have embraced me with!  Lastly, keep in contact and visit me on www.twitter.com/ericahubbard and check out my website for updates at: www.ericahubbard.com  (Peace &Love Always!)

 

 

 

Exclusive Interview with Comedian Sarah Colonna from “Chelsea Latey” and “After Lately” on E! Networks

Jeremy Copeland: So, first off I would like to say that I am extremely excited about interviewing you for Luxe7Magazine, you are hilarious, amazing and just such a great asset to us and I thank you for agreeing to do this interview with me and being apart of my vision for this Magazine, Thank you. So tell my readers and me a little bit about yourself?

 

Sarah Colonna: No, Thank you so much Jeremy for reaching out, I am excited about this interview, it is going to be fun. I am originally from Arkansas

 

Jeremy Copeland: Growing up where you always very humorous and sarcastic and did that get you into a lot of trouble?

 

Sarah Colonna: I got in my share of trouble here and there, I was really more sarcastic thank anything else. People always ask me if I was the class clown and I would say no I was really more of the class asshole (laughs), just dry and sarcastic that was little Sarah (laughs).

 

Jeremy Copeland: What made you want to become and Comedian and a writer?

 

Sarah Colonna: I don’t really know. It’s the only thing I ever remembered wanting to do growing up. I told my mom growing up that I wanted to be an actor and comedian and writing just kind of came along with it doing stand up. I would practice my jokes and stand up with my mom and I would ask her “ Aren’t I good”? And she would be like “ Ummm no” (Laughs). But I just remembered that I always wanted to do it. I remember that there was a second that I thought about being a lawyer and then I thought, No, fuck it I’d rather play a lawyer on TV.

 

Jeremy Copeland: Being a woman in this industry what are some of the down falls and obstacles that you had to face working in this field.

 

Sarah Colonna: Oh God, just in like general, it gets really difficult a lot of the time. But you know it was hard for me like it is for anyone just getting fresh out of school trying to jump into this career with hardly any money, having to wait tables and bartend before really making it. I mean I don’t regret it because those jobs obviously gave me a lot of great material (laughs) but yea. Thank God I was able to you know, scrape by on my rent and stuff, but just the general feeling of like, “What have I gotten myself into” But I never once thought about giving up because that’s not me, I mean I has crossed my mind but never that serious enough for me to be like, well im moving back because you only fail when you decide to give up. I spent a good 12 years just getting by, and getting work here and there and it definitely wears on you and then you get a little older and your like UH OH what is going on where is my life, what is my plan but it al works out. I remember doing stand up at the Hollywood Improv on Thursdays and being very new and people looking like who the hell is this girl, she is not funny and where is Drew Carrey (laughs) But I learned from that and now I am more confident.

 

Jeremy Copeland: So seem so relate-able and down to earth what keeps you grounded and humble.

 

Sarah Colonna: I am really just blessed to be able to do what I do and just really all the time it took scrapping and trying to do this really kept me level headed and I appreciate it more. You never want to forget where you came from or anything like that, I am not saying I am some huge celebrity or anything like that but I am so grateful I can do this for a living I don’t see why I or anyone would be obnoxious about it I mean really it’s a job, it might be in the public eye, but it is a job. I have so much fun doing it even if it is a lot of work.

 

Jeremy Copeland: So how did you find yourself at Chelsea Lately and E! Networks?

 

Sarah Colonna: I have actually known Chelsea for a really long time. We started doing stand up right along the same time and we were in this really bad improv class together that we both figured out we were terrible at (laughs), so I have known her all these years as a friend and fellow comic, so when she had the show she had me come on to round table and than its up to you after that, you kind of have to be funny LOL. Luckily it worked out and I have a lot of fun on the round table. Then someone was leaving and a writing job opened up and they offered it to me and I was like hell yea that’s definitely something that I want to do.

 

Jeremy Copeland: So how hard is it being a writer on a show that big and keeping materials funny, fresh and entertaining for the audience and viewers?

 

Sarah Colonna: Um it is a lot of work, as much fun as it is. But I think its great because we really talk about the most silly and ridiculous stuff on the show for the most part being celebrity based and then we get those stories like some guy porking a park bench that we find and so we try to make all stories as silly and light hearted as we can possibly make it and I think everyone still wants to laugh at the end of the night so its a lot of work but it is fun work. I get to Google terrible things while I am at work (laughs) for stories and blame it on my job LOL.

 

Jeremy Copeland: So you were apart of the cast for “After Lately” what was it like filming that show?

 

Sarah Colonna: I am so glad that you liked it, and I am so happy that we got picked up for another season, we are filming again now and show be airing either November or January, I am not sure but I think its November. It was long hours shooting this show and obviously no sleep because we would clock out from Chelsea lately and go right into filming the show. This time they got a little bit better with filming schedules and stuff so we could actually get a change to have family time and sleep (laughs). But it was fun, and its funny because so much of the stories are stories based off of stuff that happens in the office on a regular day. It is so funny to think back on these stories and then kind of re-create them for the show and shoot them and omg its crazy.

 

Jeremy Copeland: You guys play A LOT of pranks on each other at work, are you sometimes scared of what you may walk into at work sometimes?

 

Sarah Colonna: (Laughs) I really am. I don’t know if you seen it but there was this one time Josh Wolf put his balls all over my computer mouse, like I was so taken back lol and anytime someone walks up to you with a camera your like, “ oh shit what did you guys do to me” and with Chelsea, She has never actually pulled an elaborate prank on me like that and people say well, that’s good and one day I thought to myself that I should really be very nervous because she is probably planning something and building something up over the past 15 years  and so I am very nervous and scared of what that could be.

 

Jeremy Copeland: So what is it like working with Chelsea being that you guys were previously friends?

 

Sarah Colonna: You know I am so proud of her and where she has come from, just growing up with me working at Starbucks and than waiting tables to where she is not is amazing. I thought it would be weird because she would be my boss but its not I mean you cant take Chelsea seriously anyway (laughs). She keeps it fun and light so it works out.

 

 

Jeremy Copeland: Have you ever had a celebrity come up to you and not be so forgiving over something that you have said about them?

 

Sarah Colonna: I have not had that happen to me yet, I don’t even know if Chelsea has had that happen to her yet I think people would be scared to walk up to her and do that because they know she is just going to go back on the show and say that they approached her so it would be a loose, loose situation for them (Laughs).

 

Jeremy Copeland: Could you see yourself branching off and having your own show on the network?

 

Sarah Colonna: Yea I am actually working on that now, I am working with a deal on NBC about a show based off of my book that I have coming out in February so hopefully that will be on the air next fall

 

 

Jeremy Copeland: Great, so tell us about your new book.

 

Sarah Colonna: Well the book is called “LIFE AS YOU BLOW IT” It comes out February 7^th of next year. It’s really a story about me really growing up in Arkansas and moving to LA and just all of the things that happen to normal peoples lives. I made this book something that everyone can relate to so I am super excited about it. Talks about my family and growing up and my dad being divorced four times and just me not know whether I should take life serious or not, it’s a fun book and everyone should go get it and/or pre-order it.

 

Jeremy Copeland:  So this week what has been the craziest story on the round table for you?

 

Sarah Colonna:  OMG so there was this kid who took his mothers crack pipe to school for show and tell and the police tested it and it had meth in it and we were reading this story like “ You have to be kidding me” that had to be the most ridiculous story. Then you get stuff like Lindsey Lohan throwing a drink at someone last week and stupid stuff like that and people expect that but it is these off beat ones that make us go wow this world is nuts, OH and there is this other one that you can look up and get a laugh out of it or you might get scared (laughs) there is this radio station in Somalia where kids call in for a trivia contest and the prize is a rifle or a hand grenade, yea so that one was crazy, we make jokes about it.

 

Jeremy Copeland: So is it true that the Kardashians have a contract with the network stating that you guys cannot talk bad about them on the show?

 

Sarah Colonna:  No, I think if anyone watches the show we really overly make fun of the Kardashians.

 

Jeremy Copeland: So what kind of music are you into?

 

Sarah Colonna: I am a huge fan of Hip Hop, love some old 90’s Biggie, I love country and then like the Foo Fighters and stuff like that, Im not sure what my problem is because I am all over the place but that’s what I like.

 

Jeremy Copeland: So Halloween is coming up what are your plans?

 

Sarah Colonna: I mean I don’t really dress up for Halloween anymore I mean obviously if you do then you just dress up in something slutty and just have a reason to have your boobs out that night, so far I haven’t really thought about it. I like to dress up in something that if you wake up the next morning in it, your still comfortable so I guess the less clothes the better.

 

 

Jeremy Copeland: So what is next for you?

 

Sarah Colonna: Well besides me wanting everyone to pre order my book just continuing to write and hopefully “After Lately will be on the air soon and will do great and we can continue to film the show!