Tag: Celebrities 2013

December 16, 2013

Singer/Songwriter/Dancer/Entrepreneur Christina Milian Talks: Her Viva Diva Wine Line, Dancing with the Stars, Beyonce’s New Album, More

Back in July 2012 we met pop music star Christina Milian at the opening event of Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week Swim on South Beach [see here]. Now, some 15 months later, we caught up with the Cuban beauty for her CYInterview. Last year, the Dip it Low singer launched a Havana Nights swimsuit collection. This year, Ms. Milian came back to Miami, off her recent Dancing with the Stars run, to promote Viva Diva wine.
November 23, 2013

At the Miami Beach Gay Pride Soiree, Catching up with Some of the Attendees: Highly Regarded Director/Producer Richard Jay–Alexander and Brazilian Model/Actor Rodiney Santiago

Recently, we shared with you our overview of the first annual Miami Beach Gay Soiree, held on South Beach [see here]. That evening brought together celebrities and politicians to raise money for the ever growing Miami Beach Gay Pride weekend. At the evening’s festivities was director/producer Richard Jay–Alexander. He has worked with a who’s who on Broadway and has ongoing working relationships with stars like Barbra Streisand and Kristin Chenoweth. Over the last year, Richard toured the world with Ms. Streisand for her latest set of concerts. Also at the event was Brazilian model and actor Rodiney Santiago, best known from the TV show A-List: New York on the Logo channel. What started as a CYInterview turned into an industry discussion between these two men as Richard was thinking about career possibilities for Rodiney’s future in show business.
November 19, 2013

Gabrielle Anwar, Celebrity Auctioneer at 19th Annual InterContinental Miami™ Make-A-Wish Ball: Talks about the Event, Burn Notice and Making A Documentary About a Body Part that Has Had a Monologue

Gabrielle Anwar danced the tango with Al Pacino in the movie Scent of a Woman and, most recently, starred as Fiona Glenanne in the USA Network TV show Burn Notice. In 1994, she was named one of People Magazine’s most beautiful people. Additionally, but no less of note, Ms. Anwar supports philanthropy in Miami. We spoke with the British actress at the 19th annual InterContinental Miami™ Make-A-Wish Ball.
November 12, 2013

Boxing’s Don King on Hand at the InterContinental Miami™ Make-A-Wish Ball; Talks About His Latest Doings in the World of Pugilism

Don King has promoted some of the most compelling boxing matches in history. The controversial promoter is tied to some of the great heavyweight boxers of the latter portion of the 20th century, like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier and Mike Tyson. Some of his most widely known accomplishments include the “Thrilla in Manila” between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier and “The Rumble in the Jungle” between Muhammad Ali and past CYInterview guest George Foreman [see here]. We caught up with the outsized boxing personality recently at the InterContinental Miami™ Make-A-Wish Ball, where Don told us what is coming up for him and gave his thoughts on the state of boxing.
November 11, 2013

19th Annual InterContinental Miami™ Make-A-Wish Ball Coverage: Star Studded and Significant – Lea Black, Lisa Pliner, Tara Solomon, Jackie Siegel, Trina Robinson, Don King, Gabrielle Anwar and Former Governor Charlie Crist Make the Scene

Miami’s celebrities and politicians were out in force, recently, for the 19th Annual InterContinental Miami™ Make-A-Wish Ball. The event included CYInterview friends Lea Black of The Real Housewives of Miami, shoe designer Lisa Pliner and PR Powerhouse Tara Solomon. New acquaintances we made included Jackie Siegel of the newsworthy 2012 documentary film The Queen of Versailles and Miami news anchor and meteorologist Trina Robinson of WTVJ’s NBC 6. Celebrities and newsmakers we met and CYInterviewed for the first time included legendary boxing promoter Don King, former Governor of Florida Charlie Crist and actress Gabrielle Anwar. You will get to read and hear those conversations in the coming days, here on CYInterview.
November 10, 2013

CYInterview Catches Up with One of Our Favs – the Social Mayor of Miami – Entrepreneur/Philanthropist/Socialite, the Amazing Lea Black

The last year has been one adventure after another for Miami entrepreneur /philanthropist/socialite Lea Black. With the expansion of her skincare line, her handbag collection now in stores and a novel slated for publication in 2014, The Real Housewives of Miami star is busier than ever. From her office in Brickell where we first CYInterviewed her back in January [see here], to our second CYinterview at her home in Coral Gables [see here], to attending The Blacks’ Annual Gala at the Fontainebleau hotel [see here], to being invited back to her home for a private party with country music star John Rich [see here], we have seen the lovely Lea in a host of Miami contexts.
October 30, 2013

Miami Beach Gay Pride VIP Soiree a Hit: Celebs, Pols Attend in Support

Since its inception in 2009, Miami Beach Gay Pride has grown by the thousands each year and serves as a signature event for the LGBT [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender] community to come together. What started as a small circuit happening has now become a global event, with visitors coming from around the world. The event, this past April, brought 80,000 people to Miami Beach. On the weekend of October 19th, Miami Beach’s political powerhouses and some of South Florida’s most prominent celebrities came together for the first annual Miami Beach Gay Pride VIP Soiree. The event was held at the Gale South Beach and Regent Hotel located on Collins Avenue.
September 8, 2013

Reigning Miss New Jersey USA, Libell Duran: This Smoldering Beauty Does the Garden State Proud – She is Jersey Strong!

With a seemingly perpetual smile and an upbeat attitude, reigning Miss New Jersey USA, Libell Duran, finally found beauty pageant glory last year. The Dominican beauty competed numerous times for the Garden State crown. Finally, it came together last October. Previously coming up short in the Miss New Jersey and Miss Dominican Republic pageants did not frustrate this beauty queen, as she always believed better times were ahead. With a little more than a month left in her reign as Miss New Jersey USA 2013, the 22 year old William Patterson University student sat down with us to reflect about her year as the queen of the Garden State, what is ahead for her future and how she became good friends with past CYInterview guest, the now former Miss Florida USA, Michelle Aguirre, at the Miss USA pageant – among many other topics.
September 2, 2013

Former Lingerie Model Kylie Bisutti Talks about Her New Book I’m No Angel; Gives Her Take on the Unglamorous Side of the Glamour Industry

Before reaching 18, she was living the fantasy of many teenage girls. Kylie Bisuitti was traveling the world and living the life of a successful model. Though she claims there were instances when some tried to take advantage of her, with the support of family, she continued on. Her modeling career reached its high point when in 2009 she won the Victoria Secret Angel contest, beating out thousands of other hopefuls. Winning the contest gave her the opportunity to be a part of the yearly Victoria Secret Fashion show, watched yearly by millions on television. The experience gave Kylie the opportunity to meet some of the world’s most famous models. These were women she looked up to, runway stars like Heidi Klum and Miranda Kerr.
August 25, 2013

Lisa Pliner: Sexy, Funny and Down to Earth – this Shoe Designer is One of the Nicest Society Folks You Will Ever Meet

Back in April, at The Blacks’ Annual Gala, we met the fun and down to earth shoe designer Lisa Pliner [see here]. Though we only spoke with her briefly on the red carpet that evening, it was memorable. Lisa and her husband, shoe mogul Donald J. Pliner, have left their mark on the fashion industry. She is the creative director behind Donald J. Pliner luxury shoes, which caters to both men and women. Their company has stores in six major malls in places like Miami, Las Vegas and Houston.

Tag: Celebrities 2013

Singer/Songwriter/Dancer/Entrepreneur Christina Milian Talks: Her Viva Diva Wine Line, Dancing with the Stars, Beyonce’s New Album, More

At the Miami Beach Gay Pride Soiree, Catching up with Some of the Attendees: Highly Regarded Director/Producer Richard Jay–Alexander and Brazilian Model/Actor Rodiney Santiago

Gabrielle Anwar, Celebrity Auctioneer at 19th Annual InterContinental Miami™ Make-A-Wish Ball: Talks about the Event, Burn Notice and Making A Documentary About a Body Part that Has Had a Monologue

Boxing’s Don King on Hand at the InterContinental Miami™ Make-A-Wish Ball; Talks About His Latest Doings in the World of Pugilism

19th Annual InterContinental Miami™ Make-A-Wish Ball Coverage: Star Studded and Significant – Lea Black, Lisa Pliner, Tara Solomon, Jackie Siegel, Trina Robinson, Don King, Gabrielle Anwar and Former Governor Charlie Crist Make the Scene

CYInterview Catches Up with One of Our Favs – the Social Mayor of Miami – Entrepreneur/Philanthropist/Socialite, the Amazing Lea Black

Miami Beach Gay Pride VIP Soiree a Hit: Celebs, Pols Attend in Support

Reigning Miss New Jersey USA, Libell Duran: This Smoldering Beauty Does the Garden State Proud – She is Jersey Strong!

Former Lingerie Model Kylie Bisutti Talks about Her New Book I’m No Angel; Gives Her Take on the Unglamorous Side of the Glamour Industry

Lisa Pliner: Sexy, Funny and Down to Earth – this Shoe Designer is One of the Nicest Society Folks You Will Ever Meet

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