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I got an exclusive interview with actor, producer, and speaker, Colin Egglesfield while covering the Top Talent Hollywood Conference this week. Check out ur interview below to hear his tips on how he uses acting, and speaking skills from Hollywood in everyday life and to help his clients. Colin described how leaning into a challenge, dealing with rejection, and projecting confidence in any situation are all skills he gained on set, while also talking about how they can apply in real life situations. Plus, he revealed his dream collaboration and which actors he would love to work with now, and we even talked about the Devil Wears Prada, one of my favorite movies!
I also covered the red carpet at the Top Talent Hollywood event, and spoke to amazing guests who took the stage throughout the weekend including AC Caswell former NFL Star and fellow fashion lover, Amor Delus CEO of the Monique Wooley Foundation, and more! Check out my coverage below to see highlights from the Dolphin Tank competition, Speaker competition, and watch experts share their story on stage!
I attended the blue carpet premier of the new comedy film "Reunion" at Madame Tussaud's Hollywood where I interviewed the cast and crew, celebrated the release of the movie and a special birthday, and then watched the film! I am bringing you exclusive footage from the event, where I spoke to the writer behind the story, John W. Kim, who revealed what he hopes the audience will get out of the film and even his next big idea! Don;t miss the exclusive red carpet footage where cast members revealed what they related to most about their characters and previewed some of the drama from the film! Watch below!
My Review
After watching the movie for the first time at the Beverly Hills film festival, I would highly recommend this movie for anybody looking for an independent take on classic Rom Com style movies from the early 2000's. This film reminds me of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion because it is filled with heart and spirit and a dose of adolescent optimism that we all need but with an updated twist that reflects the reality many young people are facing in America today. The film doesn't shy away from the economic and structural challenges that are crushing young adult dreams, even for the successful and middle class characters in the film. It also weaves hilarious moments, crazy personalities, and pop culture into the ensemble cast so that everyone watching can find a character they identify with.
On Sunday night Stormrider: Legend of Hammerhead premiered in Beverly Hills with a star studded crowd in attendance. I covered the red carpet and watched the film. After having the chance to speak with producers and actors in the film, I got to sit down and watch it on the big screen in the ornate Saban theater. The Sci-Fi film, featuring a dystopian world where people were forced to seek refuge on an archipelago of islands brought a fresh take to the post-apocalyptic genre with water scenes, underwater special effects, and more departing from the traditional desert or cityscape settings of the genre. The film also featured a captivating plot, with many twists and turns to keep the audience guessing until the very end. I definitely recommend this film to any Sci-Fi fans who are looking for something different. Check out my red carpet coverage below to hear form the cast and crew, and see the celeb style from this glamorous event.
This thursday an exciting new brand launched in LA's most high fashion district, Beverly Hills. High Risk, an exciting new fashion brand founded by serial entrepreneur Tommy Duncan and loved by celebrities from music, film, sports, and beyond, showcased their debut collection titled "hunting season" in the heart of Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive across from the famous Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The show premiered during New York Fashion Week, but according to Duncan, holding the show in LA was an intentional decision to highlight the fashion industry and craftsmanship in LA as well as the brand's LA roots. The show drew celebrities and influencers from across industries and had no trouble attracting major fashion players right in the brand's hometown of LA so the statement to keep the show in LA was a major success.The atmosphere at the show included champagne from Armand de Brignac, music, and bites for guests to enjoy before and after the show as well as amazing photo ops on Rodeo Drive. The show brought real energy back to the LA fashion scene reminding of a throwback cross between Beverly Hills Cop and Pretty Woman. I spoke to founder and designer Tommy Duncan before the show for an exclusive interview about his inspiration for the collection, the brand, and more. For Duncan, the brand is all about details, that are either there for others to notice, or simply there for the wearer to know about as a kind of couture secret.
Question: All right, so we're here at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for this fashion show, which is kind of an interesting timing because we have New York fashion week is coming up right now, but there's not a lot going on in LA. So I kind of love how you're bringing this very like high fashion energy to LA. Tell me about that.
Tommy Duncan: It's intentional, and I think L.A. should have it. I think one of the things that's overlooked in L.A. is the... the industry of fashion here, particularly downtown. It's overshadowed by the TV and all that stuff. But when you go downtown, uh, the best craftsmen in fashion are actually downtown L.A. The best. I talk about compared to Milan, and all over the world. The best are actually downtown L.A. And I don't think it gets the credit that it deserves. But the, uh, not only is the talent there, but the fabrics are there, the intention to detail is there. And so, you know, as a LA brand, where everything we're doing is in LA, it made sense to me to do a show here in LA. About fashion, because there is not just an industry, but there's a world of fashion that is here in L.A. Yes. And we need to bring it up to the forefront. I don't understand why it's not there. And so that's what I decided we're gonna do.
Question: Now, tell me about this collection. Tell me about the inspiration behind this collection.
Tommy Duncan: So, the inspiration of the collection is one of the entrepreneur's journey. And what we create is the entrepreneur's uniform. Entrepreneur or the creator? The person who is going out to achieve whatever they're trying to achieve. Everyone has their own approach, their own talents they put to bear, their own skill sets, their superpowers. Essentially, they all hunt different. And so, this show is about hunting season. All of us hunters, the apexes. Do we hunt? And the collection is of high fashion, high design. intentional. Like the shirts, the shirt I have one now. You'll see it. It's, um, reminiscent of, like, uh, a warrior's armor. So it's cropped right here. It's very aggressive. Yeah. Um, it's, like, aggressive. Everything we have is silently aggressive. You can be wearing black. It's high risk. You will know there's something about it. So, like, we'll have wide sweatpants. We go, like, two inches wider than two wide. It's tension. Okay, okay. But then, we put weight at the bottom with a vintage gold zipper. That weight makes it so that it's, like, ocean rippling when you walk. So it's intentionally behind it. All of our pieces have distressing. Because to achieve, you go through stress. If you go through stress, your clothes are gonna have some distress. It's intentional. We cut the neck line low, so that when you are successful, or whatever case it may be, you're creative, you can show off your jewelry. Yeah. I like red, red for the bread. You see it on me all the time. I love rubies. This is my harbest watch I made. We do that, as a matter of fact, on our, when our hoodies on the sleeve, we actually cut it on purpose, to stress it, so you can see a watch poking through if you want to show it. Even our locals, like, no logo, low logo. Really wouldn't notice it unless you know it. But when you do it, almost reminiscent of, like, a bullet hole? Like, a gunshot, I should say, like, an artistic version of it. But it's all about, you know, when you take shots, you take shots. And that's our whole message behind high risk is, first of all, have the self respect to go for your dreams. Take the risk. Take it. And then when you take it, you get there, show off your rewards. Don't be afraid to show yourself. High Risk is not for, like, a dopamine of confidence. Like, you come out, you put on some brand, you just feel like, oh, I had this brand on, no, folks are already confident. You already know who you are. We're all part of what I call the one tenth of one%. Not 1%. The one tenth of one percent. Okay. They're super special. Those are better on ourselves. And when we're successful, you don't mind being seen. We're already confident. So what we gonna do, 'cause you're already elevated, it's gonna take you up another notch. So from elevation to levitation. Superhero stuff. Not if anybody see you in it, for you to see yourself in it.
Question: Now, talk to me about this show. There's some big names gonna be attending here tonight and you talked about kind of that there is a fashion culture here in LA, especially with the Hollywood industry. So, is that, you know, part of your brand or has that inspired you?
Tommy Duncan: People have flown into town for walking in this show. And this is during NBA All Star, basketball. When people come into our show, making it about fashion. I think it speaks to the brand itself, because, you know, like anything, when you're an artist, you're creative. You put some out there, and the people have to respond. If they don't respond, then you gotta keep working on your craft. For some reason, people have responded until we put out there. And the word just gets out. And so we've been kind of like the, you know, brand in LA, and we're starting to get out. organically. And so the show is gonna be chalk full of, uh, successful people. Like, folks that are super successful. have taken risks. Like, you can't imagine. They going through the hell to get to wherever they got, and you don't see the scars, but they are there. You don't see the chip that drives them every day, but it's there. The influencers. You know how many times they do videos, get one video, right? People think it's easy to do a video. I tried it. It's hard. It's a grind to get a good video out. Mm hmm. To try to create virality. Try to create people to pay attention. It's hard. do a 1000 videos a day. The gamers. You think it's easy to beat everybody in the game? It's hard. It's hard playing basketball. Video, video game, basketball, the hardest playing? Real basketball. the highest of high level. So we have, just, I would say, a cadre, but just a plethora, of people, from different industries. But all higher risk takers and high achievements because of it. And they've been drawn to the brand. And what we provide. Hunting season. That's what we're doing. Okay. And so our pieces, runway pieces are gonna be, uh, you're gonna love the pieces. And you're gonna love this show even more. The story we're telling is gonna jump off the catwalk and off the screen.
The show drew celebrities including Raven Symone, Kyle Massey and his wife, Chanel West Coast, Hazel-E, Jessie & D'Lila Combs, Hitboy, G Herbo, Blxst, P Prime, InasX, Chloe Gibert, Coi LeRay, and more. Check out my red carpet coverage and runway coverage of the show to see celebrity interviews, exclusive behind the scenes coverage from the show, and highlights from the collection!
This weekend I attended the Culture in Motion roadshow kickoff in Los Angeles! Check out my Youtube video below for all the red carpet fashion and celebrity interviews! Read more about the event below.
LOS ANGELES, CA – For nearly a century, The Apollo has stood as a sacred cultural landmark in Harlem, New York – a legendary stage where icons were discovered, movements were born, and Black culture was amplified for the world. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, history turned a new page as The Apollo stepped beyond its storied walls and, for the first time, took its legacy directly to the people through The Apollo x Kwanza Jones Presents: Culture In Motion™, a national roadshow conceived and presented in partnership with visionary artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Kwanza Jones.
Launching in Los Angeles during Grammy Week, the Culture In Motion Roadshow transformed The Beehive into a vibrant epicenter of creativity, community, and celebration. The event marked a defining evolution of The Apollo’s mission, expanding its nearly 100-year cultural legacy from a singular venue into a living, traveling movement designed to meet communities where they are.
A centerpiece moment of the launch was the official unveiling of the SUPERCHARGED® Boost Bus™, a striking, custom-designed mobile platform that brings the spirit, energy, and cultural impact of The Apollo x Kwanza Jones directly into neighborhoods across the country. More than a vehicle, the Roadshow Bus serves as a rolling cultural hub, activating space for artistic expression, storytelling, discovery, and community connection. Designed under SUPERCHARGED® by Kwanza Jones’ creative vision, the bus embodies movement, momentum, and access - signaling a powerful new era where culture is not confined to a single stage, but aliveand in motion.
Rooted in Kwanza Jones’ future-forward SUPERCHARGED vision, Culture In Motion reimagines what cultural access looks like in the modern era. Through immersive programming, live performances, storytelling, art, and dynamic mobile activations inside the Boost Bus, the Roadshow delivered inspiration, creative empowerment, and intergenerational connection directly into the heart of Los Angeles.
The day began with Amateur Night Auditions presented by Coca-Cola, honoring The Apollo’s historic tradition of discovering new talent, followed by a high-energy red carpet and live experiences that blended heritage with innovation. Kwanza Jones (CEO of SUPERCHARGED), along with her partner in life and business, José E. Feliciano (Managing Partner of Clearlake Capital Group)—co-founders of the Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Initiative—stepped onto the red carpet alongside The Apollo’s executive leadership: Michelle Ebanks, President & CEO of The Apollo, Joy A. Profet, Chief Growth Officer of The Apollo, and Tysus Jackson, Chief Development Officer of The Apollo, on the red carpet, underscoring the shared leadership and vision behind the Culture In Motion National Roadshow.
Celebrity guests including Algee Smith, Jaime Jones of the Grammy Award Winning Music Group All-4-One, Jon B, George Daniels, Ron Stewart (Senior Vice President of Warner Records), Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones Jr, Yung Muusik, DJ Rogers Jr., Chef Sean, Rugrat and many more joined artists, community leaders, and creatives in celebrating culture as a force for connection and progress.
“Culture in Motion is a living expression of art, empowerment, and community. Launching in Los Angeles during Grammy week extends the spirit of The Apollo beyond its walls and into the streets where creators and communities move culture forward together. It sets the tone for a Roadshow that invites people to show up, participate, and see themselves reflected in what’s possible,” said Kwanza Jones.
The Los Angeles stop set the tone for the National Roadshow’s journey, reinforcing The Apollo’s enduring role as a catalyst for cultural expression and civic impact, now amplified through movement, mobility, and modern storytelling.
I spoke to the cast members, stars from the Bay who came to support the film, and LA creatives from all industries including fashion, film, directing, and more! But the one thing that brought everyone together for this red carpet event was finding inspiration in Edgar Allen Poe and his famous classic poem "The Raven". From feathered dresses to dramatic trains, red carpet stars showed up in style while paying homage to the drama and flair of Poe's famous work.
Check out my Youtube video red carpet coverage where I got to speak with reality stars representing fashions from the 2000s to now.
I covered looks from the Supermodels Unlimited cover launch for reality star turned real estate biz owner Kendra Wilkinson! I headed to Sur restaurant the home of Vanderpump rules in West Hollywood for the event which brought together different generations of Reality TV stars! From Peter Madrigal who told me he “grew up at Sur” and revealed how his Vanderpump rules days influenced his business ideas to Will Blackmon who told me about his journey from NFL star to sommelier this is one red carpet you don’t want to miss! I met so many fashionable guests who stepped out in true West Hollywood style from Sarah Sokol milliner to the stars who showed off her artistry with a hot pink suit and matching hat, to Ashley Alexis who shares my love of shoes! We had so much fun trying the amazing bites and sips from the Sur bar, and celebrating Kendra’s cover!
Last week, stars came out in style to celebrate Carmen Electra's exciting cover for Supermodels Unlimited magazine. On a chilly night in Hollywood, everyone showed up in their best holiday party season looks from sequins to lace, the styles combined holiday cheer with chic style. The event featured a red carpet with appearances by Carmen Electra, Erica Rose and her husband Charles Sanders, Jordan Kimball, Nicole Eggert, Angela Martini, Victoria Larson, Stefan Benz, Natalie Kasten (Miss Vizcaya), Chef Sean, Margo Perez, Adrienne Schwartz, Dillian the Celebrity, Ashley Alexiss & Brody Grant, Nathalie Pouille Zapata & Guillermo Zapata, Peter Madrigal, and Brandi Glanville.
The evening highlighted SU Magazine’s 25-year legacy as a leading voice in beauty, fashion, and modeling — while marking an exciting new chapter with renewed energy, creative partnerships, and cultural relevance.
The event featured music, gift bags with model approved makeup and beauty products, Simply Pop sodas, and more. The event had a curated selection of LA’s top culinary favorites -including Pink’s, Hot Dogs, Leo’s Taco Truck, and Master Teppanyaki Chef Jazzi - plus rising DJ Collab and immersive brand activations from MyMochi, Simply Pop, Vitamin Water, and The Vice Wine. I tried the Pickle Ball wine flavor by Vice wines for a fun twist on classic flavors.
The event was held at the Hollywood Vatican a creative sanctuary for the art of tattooing, co-owned by legends Freddy Negrete and Franco Vescovi. The catering by Chef Jazzi was amazing and guests enjoyed fun ice cream mochi treats as well. Carmen Electra received a bouquet of roses for her cover and posed with Miss Universe winner as well. I spoke to some of the stars about their fashion.
Check out my red carpet fashion coverage in this video below for more!
On Monday, the Monique Wooley foundation hosted their newest program "Honoring Our Everyday Heroes". This gala brought together local frontline workers and community members for awards, honors for outstanding work, and fundraising for mental health. In addition to their suicide prevention and mental health outreach work, the foundation has added a special focus for Frontline heroes in recent years focusing on first responders and public service in the LA area. They focus on honoring those who work on PTSD, supporting first responders, and more. This year, they were honoring frontline heroes who were involved in the Los Angeles Fires in January 2025. On the red carpet, I spoke to some of the honorees, presenters, and victims of the fires who shared their powerful experience.
The event was described as following:
The evening will spotlight and honor firefighters, police officers, first responders, military service members, and community leaders, while also honoring families affected by the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires on Jan. 7, 2025.
Behind the foundation and the celebration is a story of love and loss. Monique “Mo” Woolley—a daughter, mother, sister, and friend—tragically died by suicide in June 2015. In her memory, her mother, Amour Delus, founded the Monique Woolley Foundation and launched the #WhenFeelingBlueThinkYellow (#WFBTY) movement. The foundation’s mission is to transform grief into purpose, raise awareness of mental health, and celebrate everyday heroes, reminding everyone that “It’s OK not to be OK.”
Hosted by:Beverly Todd and Arlise Emerson
Beverly Todd, actress, producer, writer, and People’s Choice Award recipient and NAACP Image Award nominee. Arlise Emerson, a former UCLA track and field athlete who competed on an NCAA Outdoor Championship–winning team and has since made meaningful contributions beyond athletics.
Presenters: Among the distinguished presenters are Taylor Armstrong from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; Elizabeth Vargas, from The Real Housewives of Orange County; Victoria Recano, Correspondent for Inside Edition; and Chantelle Baier, Founder and CEO of 4SPACE—the first woman in the world to own a space company.
Honorees: Firefighters, First Responders, Military Service Members, Olympians, community leaders, and honoring families affected by the devastating Eaton and Palisades.
Fire Departments: Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Glendale, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles County & City Fire Departments. Police Departments: Beverly Hills Police Department, Inglewood Police Department. Please see the full list of honorees in the press release: shorturl.at/VGj7X
Red Carpet Attendees:Taylor Armstrong, from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; Elizabeth Vargas, from The Real Housewives of Orange County; Victoria Recano, Correspondent for Inside Edition; and Chantelle Baier, Founder and CEO of 4SPACE—the first woman in the world to own a space company; Mila J, Music Artist; Jhene Aiko, Music Artist; Jay Huguley, Actor (Landman, Lioness, Outer Banks, 12 Years a Salve), Billy Moss,Multi Platinum Proucer; Gavyn Rhone, Music Artist; Larry Lee (Former NFL player and executive), Mike Mann (radio personality), Jeanette Bolden (Olympic gold medalist), Arlise Emerson (former UCLA track and field athlete who competed on an NCAA Outdoor Championship–winning team and has since made meaningful contributions beyond athletics) are among the talent walking the carpet.
Check out my video from the red carpet below for more from the event and inspiring conversations with everyday heroes!
Music industry veteran Michelle Stokes celebrated her birthday in style on Saturday at a star studded event for the opening of her newest concept The Lyric Lounge. Friends, family, and music industry influencers came out to celebrate the event at the Well in the center of Hollywood. Owner of The Well Vincent Riverside attended the event and told guests he was looking forward to the opening of the Lyric Lounge which will be hosted Saturday nights at the Well. Stokes described her concept as celebrating the history of the building which had previously served as a place for Motown performers such as Smoky Robinson while bringing new voices into the industry and updating it for modern day music. Check out my full interview and red carpet coverage of the event in the video below!
