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Sunday, January 8, 2017
Rumer Willis Attends Gold Meets Golden Event
"A Summer Fog" The Maine Windjammer Project
"A Summer Fog" by Doug Mills
A summer fog descends on Camden Maine, birthplace of the windjammer.
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Mandy Moore Attends W Magazine's It Girls
Caitriona Balfe Attends W Magazine Best Performances Portfolio and the Golden Globes with Audi and Moet & Chandon Celebration
Olivia Culpo Attends The 2nd Annual Moet Moment Film Festival
Gina Rodriguez Attends The 2nd Annual Moet Moment Film Festival
Katherine McNamara Attends The 2nd Annual Moet Moment Film Festival
Bryce Dallas Howard Attends The 2nd Annual Moet Moment Film Festival
Jillian Murray Attends The 2nd Annual Moet Moment Film Festival
"America's Oldest Schooners" The Maine Windjammer Project
"America's Oldest Schooners" by Doug Mills
America's oldest schooners, Stephen Taber built 1871 and Lewis R French also built 1871, at Rockland, Maine.
Friday, January 6, 2017
"Rockland Harbor" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Rockland Harbor" by Doug Mills
Schooners in Rockland harbor, once one of the east coast's busiest ports due to it's lime industry.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
"Tall Ship Amistad" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Tall Ship Amistad" by Doug Mills
Tall ship Amistad at the dock in Rockland, Maine.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
"Maine's Tall Ship" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Maine's Tall Ship" by Doug Mills
Maine's tall ship the Victory Chimes, built in 1900.
Monday, January 2, 2017
Blindspot "Nor I, Nigel, AKA Leg in Iron" Airs January 4th, 2017
In this episode, Patterson has vanished, as has a newly amnesiac Roman, so the team search for the both, hoping to find them before Shepherd does.
This series stars Jaimie Alexander, Sullivan Stapleton, Audrey Esparza, Patrick Ashley Johnson, Rob Brown and others.
California 7 Day Forecast
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Northern California
Today
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 4am, then a chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 45. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 38. South southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Southern California
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
The Apprentice "In Here You Call Me Governor; Your Smile's Gonna Knock Them Out" Airs Tonight, January 2nd, 2017
Sixteen celebrities create a 10-minute beauty experience in the Season 8 premiere. Later, they must produce an original song and video for Trident. Arnold Schwarzenegger takes control of the boardroom. His advisers include Tyra Banks and his nephew, Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger.
"Privateer Lynx" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Privateer Lynx" by Doug Mills
Privateer Lynx at Rockport Maine.
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Presenters at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards
DREW BARRYMORE, STEVE CARELL, PRIYANKA CHOPRA, MATT DAMON, VIOLA DAVIS, LAURA DERN, GOLDIE HAWN, ANNA KENDRICK, NICOLE KIDMAN, BRIE LARSON, DIEGO LUNA, SIENNA MILLER, MANDY MOORE, JEFFREY DEAN MORGAN, TIMOTHY OLYPHANT, CHRIS PINE, EDDIE REDMAYNE, ZOE SALDANA, AMY SCHUMER, SYLVESTER STALLONE, JUSTIN THEROUX, MILO VENTIMIGLIA, SOFIA VERGARA, AND REESE WITHERSPOON ANNOUNCED AS PRESENTERS AT THE
74th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE® AWARDS ON JAN. 8, 2017
HOLLYWOOD, CA – December 30, 2017 – Drew Barrymore (Golden Globe Award winner and three-time award nominee), Steve Carell (Golden Globe Award winner and eight-time award nominee), Priyanka Chopra, Matt Damon (two-time Golden Globe Award winner and seven-time award nominee), Viola Davis (five-time Golden Globe Award nominee), Laura Dern (three-time Golden Globe Award winner and five-time award nominee), Goldie Hawn (Golden Globe Award winner and nine-time award nominee), Anna Kendrick (Golden Globe Award nominee), Nicole Kidman (three-time Golden Globe Award winner and eleven-time award nominee), Brie Larson (Golden Globe Award winner and award nominee), Diego Luna, Sienna Miller (Golden Globe Award nominee), Mandy Moore (Golden Globe Award nominee), Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Timothy Olyphant, Chris Pine, Eddie Redmayne (Golden Globe Award winner and two-time award nominee), Zoe Saldana, Amy Schumer (Golden Globe Award nominee), Sylvester Stallone (Golden Globe Award winner and three-time award nominee), Justin Theroux, Milo Ventimiglia, Sofia Vergara (four-time Golden Globe Award nominee), and Reese Witherspoon (Golden Globe Award winner and four-time award nominee) have been announced as presenters by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) for the 74th Annual Golden Globe® Awards.
Jimmy Fallon will host the high-profile ceremony airing on Sunday, January 8, 2017, LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC from 5-8 p.m. PT / 8-11 p.m. ET from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. “The HFPA Presents: Globes Red Carpet Live,” the official red carpet pre-show for the “74th Annual Golden Globe® Awards” will stream live on Twitter from the red carpet at The Beverly Hilton from 3-5 p.m. PT / 6-8 p.m. ET. Previously announced, eight-time Golden Globe-winner Meryl Streep will be the recipient of the 2017 Cecil B. DeMille Award. Produced by dick clark productions (dcp) in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 236 countries worldwide and are one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements.
Lorenzo Soria is President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Allen Shapiro, CEO of dick clark productions; Mike Mahan, President of dick clark productions; and Barry Adelman, Executive VP of Television at dick clark productions will serve as executive producers.
About the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Founded in the 1940s during World War II, the HFPA was originally comprised of a handful of L.A.-based overseas journalists who sought to bridge the international community with Hollywood, and to provide distraction from the hardships of war through film. Seventy years later, members of the HFPA represent 56 countries with a combined readership of 250 million in some of the world’s most respected publications. Each year, the organization holds the third most watched awards show on television, the Golden Globe® Awards, which has enabled the organization to donate more than $25 million to entertainment-related charities and scholarship programs. For more information, please visit www.GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on Twitter (@GoldenGlobes) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/GoldenGlobes).
About dick clark productions
dick clark productions (dcp) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," "Golden Globe Awards," “Hollywood Film Awards,” “Miss America” and the “Streamy Awards.” Weekly television programming includes "So You Think You Can Dance" from 19 Entertainment and dcp. dcp also owns one of the world's most unique and extensive entertainment archive libraries with more than 55 years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming. For additional information, visit www.dickclark.com.
Best of 2016: EXCLUSIVE Actor Spotlight: 'School of Rock' Jade Pettyjohn
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Jade Pettyjohn is a beautiful talented fifteen year old actress who stars in the Nickelodeon series 'School of Rock' as Summer Hathaway.
'School of Rock' is about misadventures of Dewey Finn, a rocker who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school as he teaches his unconventional and overachieving students to play and love rock 'n' roll.
In the March 19th episode, Summer asks Tomika for help to become the lead singer.
Jade has starred in several TV series ans movies such as 'All I Want for Christmas' (TV Movie) as Megan Farley, 'Henry Danger' (TV Series) as Chloe, 'The Last Ship (TV Series)' as Ava Tophet and 'McKenna Shoots for the Stars' as McKenna Brooks among other roles.
Our founder/editor David Mills had the opportunity to interview this fifteen year old actress on her acting, education and more. Here is what she had to say.
When did you start acting?
I started acting when I was seven years old, however, when I was around four years old I figured out that actors are the ones who play make believe for a living. That sealed the deal for me, and I knew I wanted to act.
Was it your dream to be an actor?
Yes and that dream is still there! I'm in love with the art form. Everyday I find new things to love about it, and new things to learn from and challenge me.
Are there challenges pursuing a acting career and being a normal young lady?
Of course in any career one decides to pursue, there will be challenges. I think the key is just balancing everything, which is working for me so far.
Do you remember your first acting job, tell us about it?
The first role I ever got was a co-star role in the CBS show "The Mentalist". It was great! I got to work with Simon Baker who is absolutely amazing. Both the cast and crew were so sweet and welcoming! It was a great experience.
You play Summer on the Nickelodeon series 'School of Rock'. Tell us about your character, Are you like her in real life?
Summer is a perfectionist and the band manager/songwriter of the group. She has a “boss" kind of attitude that I love, but she also has this sweet girly aspect to her. My character Summer and I, are definitely different. when she wears cardigans and pearls, I wear doc martins and a band T-shirt. Summer and I do share the love of academics. We are both very much into learning.
Are your cast members easy to work with?
Absolutely! I couldn't have asked for a better group to work with!
What do fans have to look forward to in upcoming episodes of 'School of Rock'?
There will be lots and lots of music from old and new, rock to pop. There will be comedy. There will be action. There will be romance. Make sure to watch on Saturdays at 8:30 to tune into the craziness that is school of rock!
How does the cast get ready for scenes?
When we start filming a new episode, we get in a huddle and get each other pumped which is great. As for each scene, we usually run the lines together and say tongue twisters when we have a large amount of dialogue.
Do you have any advice for those wanting to start a career in acting?
The best advice i could give is to really dedicate yourself and work hard. I know it might be said a lot, but its so true!
Surround yourself with people who love and encourage you and work hard and you will get where you wanna go.
What do you hope your fans can take away from your acting?
Well each character I play will be different from the next. Each project I work on will have a different message than the next, so it will always vary with each piece I work on.
It's hard to find free time while busy on projects. When you do, how do you spend it?
You can find me on the biggest, fastest roller coaster. I LOVE LOVE LOVE ROLLER COASTERS!
Do your family and friends support you?
Without a doubt. I have the best friends and family and they are my cheerleaders just like I'm theirs.
Who inspires you with your acting?
Emma Stone and Dakota Fanning both inspire me so much! They are such talented individuals. But I think i get inspired the most by people in general. I observe the people around me. As an actress, i want to portray real human beings, therefore human beings inspire me.
What do you hope to accomplish with your acting?
I want to challenge myself as an actor as much as possible. One day I’m playing Summer on Nickelodeon's show school of rock and make people laugh, and the next I'm playing Bird in Girl Flu, an independent film, that is more along the drama route. I love to mix it up.
I have gotten pretty good at memorizing lines. the trick for me is saying the lines first in a deadpan voice, then fast, slow, with a British accent, in the from of a song, in a southern accent, as a pirate, or any other crazy voice. Then it sticks and I can work on actual character development.
Are you passionate about any charities, if so, why?
Yes, I do support various charities and I tend to gravitate toward the ones that help with education, the arts and underprivileged children. I’m currently working with a foundation to promote the arts that you will be hearing more about very soon.
Is education important to you?
Yes, Yes and Yes. Having an education is the most powerful tool in life. Learning to learn, as opposed to just passing a test is so important to me.
Do you have any other talents?
I am a musician as well as an actress. I sing, play guitar, and write. I am in love with music.
We want to thank Jade for taking the time to answer our questions and what to wish her all the best in acting and life.
You can follow Jade on Twitter by clicking here and check out her website here.
Finally, make sure to watch Jade Pettyjohn as Summer Saturday night at 8:30pm EST/PST in the Nickelodeon series 'School of Rock'.
Best Of 2016: EXCLUSIVE 'Actor Spotlight': Kara Royster Shares About Movie 'Mono'
Our founder, editor David Mills had the great opportunity to interview this up and coming actress about her role as Christina Madison in the movie 'Mono' and more. Below is what she had to say.
When did you start acting?
While growing up in West Palm Beach, Florida as a kid, I started going to theater camp and classes and eventually went to BAK middle school of the arts and Dreyfoos High School of the Arts. After my freshman year, I moved to LA to pursue my dream of acting and graduated from LACHSA majoring in theatre.
Was it your dream to be an actress?
It has always been my dream to do this. When I was about five years old, my sister always practiced her audition monologues to me and as I watched her I realized that is what I wanted to do.
There are definitely some challenges, especially when I was auditioning while in high school. Learning to balance a professional life, a social life and my academics was difficult at times, but the rewards for my dedication always paid off. Even now, I miss certain events with my family and friends, but I so love the work I'm doing that it makes it all worth it. Nothing ever worth having came without sacrifice.
Do you remember your first acting job, tell us about it?
Yes, my first acting job was on a show called Bucket and Skinner on Nickelodeon. It was an amazing experience, there was an elephant on set and someone got a jug of chocolate pour on them. It was shot in front of a live studio audience which was a great transition from theatre and just a lot of fun. I still run into the cast and we always reminisce about it.
You play Christina Madison in the movie 'Mono'. Tell us about your character, Are you like her in real life?
Christina Madison is the queen bee of the school. She's the head of the dance team, loves being in the spotlight and keeping the high school status quo in check. I don't think I act like Christina who tends to be a little bit, or a lot a bit, of a mean girl (haha), however I do love her style which is flashy, bold and fierce.
My castmates are incredible, I couldn't have asked for a better group. Everyone was happy to be there, they were focused on making a great movie and having fun doing it. We had a few night shoots, were we were together from 5pm to 2am, and really bonded from being loopy from lack of sleep.
What do fans have to look forward to seeing in this upcoming movie?
This is a fun film filled with some hilarious characters and a great message. It really shows the difficulties of navigating through high school in this day and age, with bullying, cliques and social media. The fans can look forward to seeing some of their favorite social media stars such as Christian Delgrosso, Eric Ochoa, Brandon Bowen and Jake Paul in a whole new venue. Its a great coming of age high school movie, that everyone will enjoys.
How did the cast get ready for scenes?
We would all hang out together in the makeup room and run lines with each other before heading to set. Also the cast had a great relationship with our director, Jarrett Conaway, he was such a generous and motivating director, who was always available to answer any of our questions or simply to chat.
My advice, as cheesy as it sounds, is to always be yourself. It seems simple, but a lot of people put on a fake attitude to impress and it never works. I talk to my agents, managers and casting as my natural self and let the work speak for itself.
What do you hope your fans can take away from your acting?
I hope the fans can appreciate the characters I develop and can relate to them in some way. I love characters that you love to hate, like Cersei Lannister from Game of Thrones, although she is vicious, she is so strong that you have to see what she does next.
It's hard to find free time while busy on projects. When you do, how do you spend it?
I like to spend my free time hanging out with my family, we are all very close. So when I get some time off you'll find me on the couch with my mom, sister and cats watching The Bachelor or maybe some Real Housewives especially O.C. I also love to have some quality time with friends, going out and catching up.
I have very supportive friends and family and I couldn't be more thankful for them. My sister is my acting coach, my mom is my momager, and dad is probably my biggest cheerleader, I love that they want to be involved in what I'm doing it makes everything that much better. My friends are the best, they are always by my side through the highs and lows, they are like family to me.
Who inspires you with your acting?
I really admire Elizabeth Banks and aspire to have a diverse career like hers one day. She is just as brilliant performing comedy as she is drama. Has had great success in both film and T.V, I've loved her since she was on my favorite show “Scrubs”. Along with all of that she's even producing movies, which I think makes for a well rounded artist.
What do you hope to accomplish with your acting?
I hope to just be the best that I can be. I want to continue working on amazing projects and bringing these characters to life. I would love to do action movies, I took stage combat in high school and learned a lot on set of K.C Undercover. I would naturally hope to one day be a series regular on a show so I can connect with the audience on a weekly basis.
Thankfully I don't have a hard time memorizing lines but it came with a lot of practice. I think my memorization skills comes from my theatre training, where you are performing live and there is no second take. I take ever chance I can get to work on that muscle, I read lines with my friends when they have auditions and I'll practice memorizing the role I read.
Do you have any other talents?
I am very passionate about makeup and did it professionally for a little while working on music videos and headshots. I took classes in high school and became the head makeup artist for the theatre department in my senior year. Now I always do my friends and families makeup for different events, I even did my sister and all her bridesmaid's makeup for her wedding.
We want to thank Kara for answering David's questions.
Please follow Kara on Twitter by clicking here.
ALL Photographs Are Credited To Samantha Annis
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