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Avi Hiaeve, CEO and founder of Avi & Co., reflects on his journey from a dollar and a dream to building one of the world's premier luxury watch and jewelry retailers — and his deep ties to Miami's Latin music community.
The founder of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival talks with Premier Guide Miami about 23 years of SOBEWFF, the launch of FoodieCon, and why food is the one thing that brings everyone together.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's memoir arrived in Miami with the weight of history and the warmth of a personal story — a book event that felt like a civic moment.
Premier Guide Miami joins the FOX press conference call with Queen Latifah ahead of Star's February 2017 episodes — on playing the deeply layered Carlotta Brown, the show's groundbreaking trans storyline, why Bob Marley is her go-to artist, and why she believes art and entertainment are the best tools we have for navigating turbulent times.
Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton joins the FOX press conference call with Ben Daniels — Father Marcus on The Exorcist — ahead of the Season 1 finale, on playing a man with no fear, his character's sexuality, the nature of evil, and why Chicago reminded him of London in the '80s.
Premier Guide Miami joins the FOX press conference call with Simpsons executive producer Al Jean ahead of the landmark Homer Live episode airing May 15, 2016 — on the motion-capture technology behind the first-ever live animated Homer, the writing room after 27 seasons, the Prince episode that never happened, and why Al Jean is, above all else, a writer.
Premier Guide Miami joins the FOX press call with Hank Azaria and Nicholas Gonzalez ahead of the January 3, 2016 premiere of Bordertown — the new animated comedy from Family Guy producer Mark Hentemann — on pushing boundaries, cultural sensitivity, why animation is a great job, and what it took to find Bud Buckwald's voice.
Ahead of Gotham's February 2nd episode on FOX, Jada Pinkett Smith talks about Fish Mooney's shifting accents, the man on a leash she brought to the character session, the teal outfit she loved, and what's coming for Fish in the back half of Season 1.
Jada Pinkett Smith discusses playing the original character Fish Mooney on Fox's Gotham — from wardrobe choices and favorite scenes to the many faces of her complex villain.
X Factor Season 3 finalist Jeff Gutt spoke with Premier Guide Miami ahead of the two-night grand finale on Fox, reflecting on Kelly Rowland's mentorship, letting go of personal baggage, and why he believes he has what it takes to win.
Ahead of the two-night X Factor Season 3 grand finale on Fox, Kelly Rowland spoke with Premier Guide Miami about Beyoncé's surprise album drop, her confidence in finalist Jeff Gutt, her combative dynamic with Simon Cowell, and whether she would return as a judge.
Premier Guide Miami joins the FOX press call with Simon Cowell and X Factor Season 3 finalists Alex and Sierra ahead of the two-night grand finale — on trailing The Voice in ratings, Alex and Sierra's iTunes dominance, the show's future format, and why Simon says he'd be an idiot not to continue with the duo.
Ahead of the two-night Season 3 premiere of The X Factor on Fox, Kelly Rowland spoke with Premier Guide Miami about why Simon Cowell chose her as a judge, how her own career's ups and downs shaped her mentoring style, and what she looks for in a performer beyond talent alone.
Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton joins the FOX press conference call with Andy Samberg ahead of the Brooklyn Nine-Nine series premiere, September 17, 2013 — on his journey from SNL to movies to leading a network sitcom, ad-libbing on set, working with Andre Braugher, and why Jake Peralta is more autobiographical than he realized.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-creator and executive producer Mike Schur speaks with press ahead of the FOX series premiere, September 17, 2013 — on why a cop comedy felt like unexplored territory, the near-impossibility of a great comedy pilot, the future of the form, and why the only way to maintain momentum is to never think about it.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-creator and executive producer Dan Goor speaks with press ahead of the FOX series premiere, September 17, 2013 — on the research behind the show, what their police technical advisors taught them, why Andy Samberg's recognizability gave them a leg up in the pilot, and how Captain Holt's sexuality is handled on screen.
Premier Guide Miami joins the NBC press call with new judges Heidi Klum and Mel B ahead of the live shows for America's Got Talent Season 8 — on Heidi's style secrets, what it felt like joining the panel for the first time, the Anna Christine vs. American Hit Men dilemma, and why comedy acts can absolutely win the whole thing.
Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton is the first caller on the WWE/NBC press call with Big Show ahead of the WrestleMania 29 world television premiere on NBC — on the Shield match, ego clashes with Randy Orton and Sheamus, his Floyd Mayweather WrestleMania moment, and his South Florida fashion sense.
Premier Guide Miami joins the NBC press call with Jane Lynch ahead of the premiere of Hollywood Game Night — on how she landed the hosting gig by simply asking for it, her competitive streak, the Supreme Court's historic ruling on gay marriage, and why the only recipe she knows is picking up the phone.
Howie Mandel joins a press roundtable to discuss America's Got Talent Season 8, the addition of Mel B and Heidi Klum to the judges' panel, and why stand-up comedy is the hardest act to pull off on the show.
In her first season as an AGT judge, Mel B talks to Daedrian McNaughton about moving her family from Australia to LA in weeks, the off-camera chemistry with her fellow judges, and why she has no problem telling a comedian they're not funny.
Ahead of the Season 8 premiere, Howie Mandel talks to Daedrian McNaughton about the new four-judge dynamic, why stand-up comedy is the hardest act on the AGT stage, and what it's like to be a germaphobe doing press calls with hundreds of people.
Ahead of the live two-hour All Star Celebrity Apprentice finale on NBC (May 19, 2013), executive producer and star Donald Trump joined finalists Penn Jillette and Trace Adkins on a press call to preview the showdown — including their charities, what they learned about themselves, and why Trump genuinely didn't know who would win.
Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger visited South Florida for an intimate event at the Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort in Aventura, attended by modern fashionistas and fashionstos searching for love in South Florida. Premier Guide Miami's Yetunde Taiwo caught up with Stanger — who is just as funny, honest, and occasionally vulgar in person as she is on television — for her top dating tips, including why women should avoid going out in large groups, why you shouldn't get intimate too soon, and why you should keep it moving if he's not responding. Millionaire Matchmaker airs Tuesdays at 9/8C on Bravo TV.
Executive producers Rob Wade and Andrew Llinares discuss the Season 3 audition tour, the future of the judging panel and host format, what happened to Fifth Harmony and Tate Stevens, and the storytelling craft that makes The X Factor work.
Executive producer Donald Trump speaks with Premier Guide Miami ahead of the All Star Celebrity Apprentice premiere on NBC, March 3, 2013 — on the show's staying power, why Bret Michaels' return took courage, Omarosa's brutality, and raising over $10 million for charity.
La Toya Jackson speaks with Premier Guide Miami ahead of the All Star Celebrity Apprentice premiere on NBC, March 3, 2013 — on facing Omarosa, her charity National Network to End Domestic Violence, what she learned from her first season, and her new reality show Life with La Toya on OWN.
Bret Michaels — Poison front man and Season 3 Celebrity Apprentice winner — speaks with Premier Guide Miami ahead of the All Star Celebrity Apprentice premiere on NBC, March 3, 2013, on the courage it took to return as a former winner, his health since the first season, his Life Rocks Foundation, and why La Toya Jackson surprised him most.
On February 19, 2013, Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton joined a press conference call for NBC's Smash. Sheryl Lee Ralph spoke about playing Cynthia Moore — the powerful, Manolo Blahnik-wearing mother of Jennifer Hudson's character — and the Dreamgirls legacy that connects them.
In a February 2013 interview with Daedrian McNaughton for Premier Guide Miami, Keith Urban shares insights from his debut season as an American Idol judge — on staying unbiased, mentoring young talent, and his bond with fellow judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey.
Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe previews the sweeping changes to American Idol Season 12 ahead of its January 16 premiere on Fox — a new judging panel of Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, and Randy Jackson, a restructured Hollywood Week split by gender, the return of Jimmy Iovine, and why he believes the show is still the only competition producing bonafide stars.
At 91 years old, Betty White returns for a second season of 'Betty White's Off Their Rockers' on NBC. In this January 2013 interview with Daedrian McNaughton, she reflects on longevity, laughter, and why retirement is simply not on the agenda.
Premier Guide Miami joins the Sony Pictures press call with Dr. Mehmet Oz as The Dr. Oz Show devotes the entire month of January 2013 to weight loss programming — on DHEA, hormones, food confusion, the real reason New Year's resolutions fail, and whether coffee helps or hurts your weight.
Just in time for the season premiere of Bad Girls Club All Star Battle on Oxygen, Premier Guide Miami caught up with singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur Ray J about hosting the new series, what it really means to be a bad girl, and what his ex Kim Kardashian would bring to the competition.
Ahead of the Bravo premiere of Vanderpump Rules, Lisa Vanderpump spoke with Premier Guide Miami about how she differs on her own show versus The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, managing the precocious staff at SUR, and whether her Housewives co-stars were supportive — or jealous — of her spin-off.
Premier Guide Miami joins the FOX press call with Kristin Chenoweth ahead of the American Country Awards airing live December 10, 2012 — on the Baby Bjorn moment with Trace Adkins, the dress that topped last year's green one, her Oklahoma roots in country music, GCB's Carline, and what's next including On the Twentieth Century and a second country album.
On October 30, 2012, Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton joined a Fox press call with Simon Cowell ahead of The X Factor Season 2's first live show. Cowell spoke about his Groups category, Britney Spears as a judge, Khloe Kardashian as co-host — and told Daedrian he'd welcome the President on any week, even for a duet.
On October 22, 2012, Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton was the first journalist to question Dr. Mehmet Oz on his Sony Pictures press call ahead of the November sweeps exclusive — Rosie O'Donnell's first public account of her heart attack. Dr. Oz described what surprised him in the interview and what he told Rosie she needed to do.
Premier Guide Miami joins the NBC press call with Matthew Perry ahead of the fall 2012 season of Go On — on why he asked to do a comedy when he was looking for a drama, the tonal tightrope of making grief funny, Seth MacFarlane calling the show 'Goon' on SNL, and why he thinks comedy is actually harder than drama.
On October 8, 2012, Daedrian McNaughton interviewed Matthew Perry for Premier Guide Miami about his series Go On. As Friends marks its 30th anniversary, we look back on a conversation with the beloved Chandler Bing.
NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguia on the political moment behind the 2012 ALMA Awards, the organization's mission, the Jennifer Lopez and Selena story, and why the ALMAs have always been a launch platform for the next generation of Latino talent.
George Lopez — co-host of the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards — on why Latino celebrity is now global, the election year tone of the show, Naya Rivera's landmark Glee nomination, and the night Prince showed up to honor Sheila E.
Eva Longoria — host and executive producer of the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards — on five years producing the show, her work with Devious Maids, the For Greater Glory nomination she almost turned down, and the ALMA moments she'll never forget.
Demi Lovato previews her debut season as an X Factor judge — on the difference between bullying and criticism, working with Britney Spears, what it really takes to become a pop star, and why she's grateful just to have a job in this economy.
Simon Cowell previews The X Factor Season 2 — on Britney Spears being "surprisingly quite mean," NBC's scheduling war with The Voice, the new breed of YouTube-raised contestants, and why he's never felt more confident about a first episode.
The Miami-based fashion designer spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his signature aesthetic, dressing women who live in the sun, and what it takes to build a lasting fashion brand in South Florida.
The actor spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his career arc, the personal struggles that derailed him, and the hard-won perspective that has made him a better actor and a better man.
The comedian, actor, and America's Got Talent judge spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his decades in entertainment, his very public battle with OCD, and what keeps him laughing.
The virtuoso guitarist spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his solo work with TR3, his decades-long musical friendship with Dave Matthews, and why he never stops exploring the instrument.
The youngest Braxton sister spoke with Premier Guide Miami about carving out her own identity, what it's really like filming Braxton Family Values, and her own musical ambitions.
On May 23, 2012, Premier Guide Miami spoke with George Lopez ahead of the Fox premiere of Take Me Out. He talked about what it would take to get a date with him, his turnoffs, and why the show is more psychological than it looks.
The iconic supermodel spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her decades in the fashion industry, the near-fatal car accident that changed her life, and what beauty means to her today.
The comedian and actress spoke with Premier Guide Miami about finding her voice in stand-up, navigating the entertainment industry, and what it means to be unapologetically funny.
The outspoken reality star and actress spoke with Premier Guide Miami about life on and off camera, her Broadway debut, and why she has no plans to tone it down.
Ahead of the April 19, 2012 premiere of Kathy on Bravo, the two-time Emmy winner talked with Premier Guide Miami about why she turned down the show years earlier, why she won't have celebrity guests, and how she found out she was banned from the TODAY Show while frozen naked in her bathroom watching CNN.
The actress and provocateur spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her career, her refusal to play by Hollywood's rules, and what she looks for in a role worth taking.
On April 3, 2012, Premier Guide Miami joined a press conference call for Celebrity Apprentice Season 12. Dee Snider spoke about why the men's team kept covering for Lou Ferrigno, the lesson he took from John Rich's Season 11 run, and the album, memoir, sitcom, and Disney cartoon he was releasing all at once.
On April 3, 2012, Premier Guide Miami joined a press conference call for Celebrity Apprentice Season 12. Debbie Gibson spoke about why she refused to gang up on Dayana Mendoza, the moment she decided to stop fighting, and what she modeled her approach on — a breakfast with Marlee Matlin.
On April 3, 2012, Premier Guide Miami joined a press conference call for Celebrity Apprentice Season 12. Host Donald Trump reflected on two of his hardest firings of the season — Debbie Gibson and Dee Snider — and made the case that the show's most underrated contestant was Dayana Mendoza.
The comedian and co-host of The View spoke with Premier Guide Miami about balancing television, stand-up, and single motherhood — and why she refuses to stop laughing through all of it.
The rock icon spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his legendary career, the enduring power of Bat Out of Hell, and what keeps him on the road after four decades.
On February 29, 2012, Premier Guide Miami joined a press conference call for Celebrity Apprentice Season 12. George Takei spoke about the Japanese American internment, his charity, the medieval herald improvisation that Clay Aiken turned into a controversy, and his quietly charged invitation to Donald Trump to discuss marriage equality over lunch.
On February 29, 2012, Premier Guide Miami joined a press conference call for Celebrity Apprentice Season 12. Actress and multi-Grammy winner Tia Carrere spoke about her charity, the art of reading people once the façades drop, and why she waited before stepping up as project manager.
On February 29, 2012, Premier Guide Miami joined a press conference call for Celebrity Apprentice Season 12. Host and executive producer Donald Trump spoke about his three children working the show, the just-purchased Doral Country Club in Miami, and why he keeps his political opinions off NBC.
On February 29, 2012, Premier Guide Miami joined a press conference call with Celebrity Apprentice host Donald Trump and contestants Tia Carrere and George Takei. Daedrian McNaughton asked George Takei about the medieval herald moment — and got a story about a scroll, a Star Trek actor's instincts, and a very clever improvisation.
The actress best known for her role as Juliet on Lost spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the show's legacy, her approach to complex female characters, and what she looks for in her next chapter.
Ahead of the Season 11 premiere of Celebrity Apprentice, Donald Trump spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the new cast, what makes a great boardroom, and why the show keeps delivering.
Ahead of the Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 premiere (NBC, February 19, 2012), Debbie Gibson talked about what drew her to the show, what surprised her most about the experience, and what she learned from watching Marlee Matlin.
Ahead of the Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 premiere (NBC, February 19, 2012), Donald Trump talked about what makes a great contestant, the season's most brutal rivalry, and why he sees Arsenio Hall's return as a coming-out party.
Ahead of the Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 premiere (NBC, February 19, 2012), Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Arsenio Hall about what makes the show genuinely hard — and why the most interesting television moments come from forcing famous people to do things they've never had to do.
Ahead of Hollywood Week on American Idol Season 11 (Fox), executive producer Nigel Lythgoe talked about rating fatigue, the Adele effect on auditions, why he'd hate to lose Ryan Seacrest, and the contestant who fell off the stage in slow motion.
The acclaimed British actor spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his role as Merlin in Starz's Camelot, the mythology that drew him to the project, and what he discovered about the legendary sorcerer.
The British actress spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her role as Guinevere in Starz's Camelot, the challenge of inhabiting a mythological figure, and what drew her to the project.
Lou Ferrigno joined the Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 press call on January 4, 2012, describing the experience as difficult, challenging, and ultimately a lot of fun — before a bad phone connection forced him to sign off early.
Ahead of the Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 premiere (NBC, February 12, 2012), Aubrey O'Day talked about why she always wanted to do the show, what she learned about herself, her partnership with Lisa Lampanelli, and why the women delivered the drama this season.
Ahead of the Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 premiere (NBC, February 12, 2012), Penn Jillette talked about why you can't cheat at an arbitrary game, what he learned watching people abandon their morality and still lose, and why he was fighting for the charity Elvis Presley would have fought for.
Ahead of the Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 premiere (NBC, February 12, 2012), Adam Carolla talked about survival over strategy, what surprised him about Clay Aiken, and why he was playing for the audience at home more than for Donald Trump.
Ahead of NBC's "William & Kate: Inside the Royal Marriage," Getty Images Royal Photographer Chris Jackson talks to Daedrian McNaughton about how he earned access to the couple's private circle, the Tusk Trust reception in Beverly Hills, and why the pace of Royal coverage changed overnight after the engagement announcement.
JP Morgan Chase Foundation head Kim Davis explained the vision behind the American Giving Awards Presented by Chase (NBC, December 10, 2011) — $2 million in grants, five categories, and a crowd-sourced philanthropic model that had engaged 3.3 million Facebook fans since 2009.
Ahead of the American Giving Awards Presented by Chase (NBC, December 10, 2011), host Bob Costas talked about why he signed on, what celebrity is actually good for, and why he'd be flying to Dallas the moment the show ended.
Former Vice President Al Gore, Chairman and Co-founder of Current TV, speaks with Premier Guide Miami about the network's new primetime program The War Room with host Jennifer Granholm, why she was chosen, and Current TV's commitment to independent political commentary.
Premier Guide Miami joined the NBC press call with executive producer Amy Kule and Today show anchor Al Roker ahead of the 85th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — on Tim Burton's custom balloon, the debut of Newsies on Broadway, and why the parade remains America's most beloved Thanksgiving tradition.
Ahead of the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC, November 24, 2011), Al Roker talked about Ann Curry joining the broadcast booth, his daughter riding Santa's sleigh as a Christmas tree, watching the parade in pajamas in St. Albans, Queens, and why the parade is one of the last communal TV moments left.
Ahead of the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC, November 24, 2011), producer Amy Kule walked through everything new — Tim Burton's custom balloon, a fan-designed character named Gazer, five Broadway shows including Daniel Radcliffe and the just-announced Newsies, and a heritage float honoring 35 years of parade leadership.
Ahead of Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (Fox, November 24, 2011), Ray Romano talked about getting into character with a single line from the first film, recording in complete isolation across two years, why he still thinks of himself as a standup at his core, and the Christmas tradition his family hates but he refuses to give up.
Ahead of The Layover's premiere (Travel Channel, November 21, 2011), Anthony Bourdain explained the difference between his two shows, why Singapore's airport makes American airports embarrassing, what he actually eats to stay thin, and why he would never open a restaurant.
Anthony Bourdain talks with Premier Guide Miami about his new Travel Channel show The Layover, the difference between No Reservations and useful travel television, airport food culture, and why he will never open a restaurant.
Ahead of Top Chef Texas (Bravo, Season 9, November 2, 2011), Tom Colicchio and Padma Lakshmi talked about the season's bigger-than-ever format, the Last Chance Kitchen Webisodes, what they actually ate in San Antonio and Austin, how they stay fit while eating for a living, and why defending your dish at judges' table is always welcome — as long as you don't make it personal.
Ahead of Rock Center with Brian Williams (NBC, October 31, 2011), Brian Williams, NBC News President Steve Capus, and executive producers David Corvo and Rome Hartman explained why the network was launching its first primetime news magazine in nearly two decades — and why they weren't doing it as a ratings play.
Ahead of The X Factor's first live episode (FOX, Tuesday October 25, 2011), L.A. Reid spoke about his four contestants — Chris Rene, Astro, Marcus Canty, and Phillip Lomax — song selection philosophy, the $5 million prize, reality TV versus traditional A&R, and what it's like to sit next to Simon Cowell and actually learn from him.
On October 12, 2011, Current TV announced The War Room with Jennifer Granholm, premiering January 2012 at 9 p.m. on Current TV. Al Gore, Joel Hyatt, David Bohrman, and Jennifer Granholm spoke about the new show's format, Current's primetime strategy, the network's independence, and what a former Governor of Michigan brings to election-year political commentary.
Emmy-nominated actor Beau Bridges — son of Lloyd Bridges and a former UCLA freshman basketball player under coach John Wooden — stars alongside Ryan McPartlin in the family film Game Time: Tackling the Past. He spoke with Premier Guide Miami about family, coaching, communication, and the life lessons he took from John Wooden's pyramid of success.
Ryan McPartlin — best known as Devon "Captain Awesome" Woodcomb on Chuck — stars as Jake Walker, a pro football star who returns home when his father suffers a heart attack, in the family film Game Time: Tackling the Past. A former University of Illinois tight end himself, McPartlin spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the role, his real-life football dreams, and the father-son themes at the heart of the film.
Hugh Jackman stars as Charlie Kenton in Real Steel, a gritty action ride set in a near-future where 2,000-pound steel robots have taken over the sport of boxing. He spoke with Premier Guide Miami about working with real robots on set, the father-son story at the heart of the film, and what it was like to work with director Shawn Levy.
Ahead of the Starz premiere of Boss on October 21, 2011, Kelsey Grammer spoke about stripping away the comedy instincts to play Chicago mayor Tom Kane, the Shakespearean and Jacobean DNA of the show, Robert Plant's theme song, and what has kept his career alive from Cheers to Frasier to this.
Oscar winner Kathy Bates returns as Harriet "Harry" Korn in Season 2 of NBC's Harry's Law. She speaks with Premier Guide Miami about the Emmy nomination, cast changes, Harry's complexity as a character, the challenge of learning dialogue every day, and what her late mother has to do with the role.
Host Nick Lachey spoke with Premier Guide ahead of The Sing-Off Season 3 about what Sara Bareilles brings to the judging panel, the expanded 16-group format, acapella's cultural moment, and what he's taking away from the experience for his own career.
Premier Guide Media's Camilla Wallace speaks with Saturday Night Live veteran Will Forte ahead of his guest appearance on NBC's Up All Night — on his career path, playing a Zen surfer, and the diversity of his writing.
Dann Florek — who has played Captain Donald Cragen on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since the show's debut — spoke with Premier Guide Miami about entering his 13th year on the series, the transition after Chris Meloni's departure, new cast members Danny Pino and Kelli Giddish, and what it was like having NBA stars Chris Bosh and Carmelo Anthony on set.
Emmy Award-winning writer and executive producer David Shore — creator of Fox's House — spoke with Premier Guide Miami about Season 8, House's stint in prison, the departure of Lisa Edelstein, the introduction of Odette Annable's Dr. Jessica Adams, and why House will never fundamentally change.
Actress Odette Annable — known for Cloverfield, The Unborn, and Breaking In — joined the cast of Fox's House in Season 8 as the new fellow Dr. Jessica Adams. She spoke with Premier Guide Miami about joining the long-running series, working with Hugh Laurie, learning medical terminology, and her earliest acting memory: appearing with Arnold Schwarzenegger in Kindergarten Cop at age five.
Chef Emeril Lagasse spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his new Hallmark Channel series Emeril's Table — discussing the intimate five-seat food bar format, his partnership with Martha Stewart, the family table philosophy, his new cookbook Sizzling Skillets, and his involvement with Bravo's Top Chef.
Irish actor Jason O'Mara speaks with Premier Guide Miami about landing the lead role of Jim Shannon in Fox's epic prehistoric drama Terra Nova, executive produced by Steven Spielberg — covering the audition process, filming in Australia, the challenges of green-screen dinosaur acting, and being away from his family for five months.
Actor Dan Lauria — best known as Jack Arnold on The Wonder Years and for his nine-month run as Vince Lombardi on Broadway — speaks with Premier Guide Miami about guest-starring in the Law & Order SVU episode 'Personal Fouls,' playing a basketball coach accused of sexual abuse, and why television is now where the real writers want to be.
Actor Mechad Brooks — best known as TK on Necessary Roughness — spoke with Premier Guide Media about guest-starring as Prince Miller in the Law & Order SVU episode "Personal Fouls," why the role was a blessing, and what makes SVU's set unlike any other.
Chef Gordon Ramsay spoke with Premier Guide Miami ahead of the Kitchen Nightmares season premiere on FOX — discussing second chances for struggling restaurant owners, what gets left out of the show, spotting hidden talent, lessons learned from cooking in Vietnam and Sardinia, and the secret to keeping a restaurant from going stale.
IFFA and ISSA certified trainer Dolvett Quince — founder of Body Sculptor Inc. and trainer to Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, and Michael Jai White — spoke with Premier Guide Miami about joining The Biggest Loser Season 12, his intense training philosophy, listening as a coaching tool, and what he learned about himself through the process.
Tennis star Anna Kournikova speaks with Premier Guide Miami about joining NBC's The Biggest Loser Season 12 as a trainer alongside Bob Harper, the 'Battle of the Ages' format, and how her life as a professional athlete prepared her to help contestants transform their lives.
Writer, creator, and executive producer Chad Hodge spoke with Premier Guide Miami about NBC's The Playboy Club — discussing Hugh Hefner's involvement, the research behind the show, the Chocolate Bunnies storyline, and actress Naturi Naughton's character Brenda ahead of the series premiere.
Actor Eddie Cibrian spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his lead role as Nick Dalton in NBC's provocative drama The Playboy Club — discussing the appeal of 1960s style, the fun of filming on elaborate period sets, the musical elements of the show, and how he relates to his morally complex character.
Actress Amber Heard — soon to be seen opposite Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary — speaks with Premier Guide Miami about playing Maureen in NBC's provocative drama The Playboy Club, the strength and bravery of her character, wearing the iconic Bunny suit, and what she discovered about Hugh Hefner during her research.
Delia Delavera, Vice President for the National Council of La Raza for the California region, spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the 2011 NCLR Alma Awards — discussing the NBC Universal Comcast partnership, the shift to a one-hour format, category changes, and the future of the Alma Awards portfolio.
The Season 6 winner of America's Got Talent talks about singing Sinatra on the basketball court, sleeping under bridges in Detroit, sharing a stage with Patti LaBelle, and what comes next — school first, then music, always.
John Goodman joined the NBC press call for Community Season 3 to discuss his role as the menacing Vice Dean Laybourne, why he came back to comedy, and what makes Community unlike anything else on television.
Ahead of Community's Season 3 premiere on NBC, Joel McHale spoke about Jeff Winger's arc, the Jeff-Annie relationship, Michael K. Williams as the new season antagonist, and what it's like having John Goodman on set.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles — known for "Love Song," "King of Anything," and the albums Little Voice and Kaleidoscope Heart — joined Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men as a judge on NBC's The Sing-Off Season 3. She spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her a cappella roots, her judging style, and why she believes the show highlights an underappreciated genre.
Singer-songwriter and pianist Ben Folds — of Ben Folds Five — joined Sara Bareilles and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men as a judge on NBC's The Sing-Off Season 3. He spoke with Premier Guide Miami about a cappella music, his thoughts on Simon Cowell, what he looks for in competing groups, and why he believes harmony singing taps something primal in all of us.
Former Miss USA 2004 Shandi Finnessey joined the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant as commentator alongside STYLE Network's Jeannie Mai. She spoke with Premier Guide Miami about why pageants still work, the 'it' factor that makes contestants stand out, wardrobe choices, and how to recover from a pageant faux pas.
Actress and television producer Vivica Fox — known for Independence Day, Set It Off, Soul Food, and Why Do Fools Fall In Love — spoke with Premier Guide Miami from Jamaica ahead of her role as guest judge at the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant in São Paulo, Brazil, discussing beauty tips, pageant fashion, what she looks for in contestants, and her evolving career.
Ten years after September 11th, 2001, the documentary Children of 9/11 gave a voice for the first time to the young people directly affected by that fateful day. Premier Guide Miami spoke with Caitlin Langone — whose father, a police officer and volunteer firefighter, was caught up in the rescue — and executive producer Janice Sutherland of Darlow Smithson Productions.
NBC Today show anchor Natalie Morales co-hosted the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant alongside Andy Cohen, live from São Paulo, Brazil. Half Brazilian herself, she spoke with Premier Guide Miami about returning to the country where she grew up, what she looks for in the contestants, and what it means to be a role model.
Bravo's Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Development Andy Cohen co-hosted the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant alongside NBC's Natalie Morales, live from Credicard Hall in São Paulo, Brazil. He spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his excitement for Brazil, the pageant format, tough contestant questions, and what it takes to win.
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and Dancing with the Stars champion Helio Castroneves spoke with Premier Guide Miami ahead of his role as guest judge at the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant in São Paulo, Brazil — discussing what it means for his home country to host the event, his judging philosophy, and what it takes to win a highly competitive competition.
Golden Globe-nominee and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Eva Longoria — best known as Gabrielle Solis on ABC's Desperate Housewives — served as co-executive producer and co-host of the 2011 NCLR Alma Awards, airing on NBC Friday, September 16. She spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the Almas, Latino representation on television, and the designers she championed on the red carpet.
Andy Cohen and Shandi Finnessey preview the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant live from São Paulo — on what separates the women who win, why the final question matters less than people think, and whether Watch What Happens After might follow the crown.
Comedian and actor Chris D'Elia — known for Glory Daze and Comedy Central Presents — stars in NBC's multi-camera comedy Whitney as Alex, the easygoing, happily unmarried boyfriend of Whitney Cummings' character. He spoke with Premier Guide Miami about working with his longtime friend Whitney Cummings, their on-screen chemistry, and what it's like playing the straight man to her larger-than-life persona.
Comedian, writer, and executive producer Whitney Cummings speaks with Premier Guide Miami about her NBC multi-camera comedy Whitney — covering her Lucy-and-Desi dynamic with co-star Chris D'Elia, why the show is 100% her standup material, the Hollywood cheating scandals that inspired the premise, and what she's learning about herself through the process of making it.
BEARPAW Footwear's Vice President of Sales and Marketing Randy McKinley spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the brand's celebrity following — including Snooki, Jamie Chung, and Karina Smirnoff — the new Fall 2011 boutique collection, and the company's approachable social media philosophy behind Free Shoes Fridays.
Singer-songwriter Javier Colon, the first-ever winner of NBC's The Voice, spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the shock of winning, his upcoming album, singing with Stevie Nicks, working with Adam Levine, his complicated history with Capitol Records, and what the victory means for his family.
Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger spoke with Premier Guide Miami about dating advice for New York singles, celebrity hook-up picks for Jennifer Aniston, J.Lo, Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills castmates, guest appearances by Tori Spelling and Jenny McCarthy, and her own dating life this season.
Actress Alexa Havins spoke with Premier Guide Miami about joining the cast of Starz's Torchwood: Miracle Day as Esther, the show's strong female characters, working with Bill Pullman and the international cast, and what she would do if she knew she couldn't die.
Canadian actor Colin Ferguson, who plays Sheriff Jack Carter on Syfy's Eureka, spoke with Premier Guide Miami about directing vs. acting, the show's new season arc involving Eureka going into space, the writers room resurgence after the Hollywood strike, guest stars Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton, and why he's proud the show became something families watch together.
Documentarian Morgan Spurlock spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his new Current TV series 50 Documentaries To See Before You Die, what makes a great documentary, his favorite doc of all time, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, and his upcoming Comic-Con film.
New York-based fashion designer Mara Hoffman spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her partnership with Skintimate to design limited edition shave gel cans, the inspiration behind her collections, her Resort Swim 2012 collection shown at Mercedes-Benz Swim Week, and her advice for choosing a swimsuit.
Industrial designer Federico Otero spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the U.S. launch of COCOON FIRES, his bio-ethanol fireplace line that won the Interior Innovation Award from the German Design Council — covering the design inspiration, the floating Aeris model, the new Vellum wall-mounted piece, and the brand's full product range.
South Florida children's music artist Nick Deysher, a.k.a. "In The Nick of Time," spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his fifth album Making Silly Faces, winning the 2010 Parents' Choice Gold Award, using music as a teaching tool, and creating family-friendly music with broad generational appeal.
Actress and Khloe Kardashian's best friend Malika Haqq spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her role in the urban horror thriller Somebody Help Me 2 alongside Marques Houston and Omarion, her flirtatious relationship with Rob Kardashian, life on Khloe and Lamar, and her plans for more feature film work.
Actress and director Lea Thompson spoke with Premier Guide Miami about filming The Cabin in Ireland and Scotland for Hallmark Movie Channel, her background as a ballerina, her favorite role as Lorraine McFly in Back to the Future, and upcoming projects including Switched at Birth, Thin Ice, and J. Edgar.
Model, actor, and DIY Network host Jason Cameron spoke with Premier Guide Miami about hosting Desperate Landscapes and Man Caves, his passion for working with his hands, tips for a well-kept landscape, and why — after building over 100 man caves — he still doesn't have one of his own.
Comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer spoke with Premier Guide Miami ahead of the premiere of his new NBC game show It's Worth What?, where he serves as host and executive producer. He talked about Bob Barker, Kevin Hart, working with Lara Spencer, and why a live elephant taught the Dougie.
French chef Ludovic Lefebvre spoke with Premier Guide Miami ahead of his Sundance Channel series Ludo Bites America — on the pop-up touring restaurant concept he built with wife Krissy, why he walked away from traditional restaurant politics, what six cities across America taught him about food and people, and why Raleigh, NC stole his heart.
Chef Gordon Ramsay spoke with Premier Guide Miami ahead of the Season 9 premiere of Hell's Kitchen on FOX — on finding extraordinary talent, why fish is the ultimate test, the fight between making a show and running a real restaurant, what chefs get wrong in their first impression, and why the palate must always come before the pan.
Asian-American television correspondent Adam Yamaguchi spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his Current TV Vanguard documentary investigating the potential extinction of the Bluefin Tuna — how the global sushi explosion is collapsing wild populations, why farming alone won't save them, the challenge of multi-government regulation, and whether he can still bring himself to eat what he loves.
Actress Salli Richardson-Whitfield — known for A Low Down Dirty Shame, Antwone Fisher, and I Am Legend — spoke with Premier Guide Miami about playing Allison Blake on Syfy's Eureka, her on-screen chemistry with co-star Colin Ferguson, stepping behind the camera as a director, and her dream role as Lena Horne.
Australia-based designer Lisa Burke combined her passion for whales, surf, and fashion to create the Lisa Blue Swimwear line. She spoke with Premier Guide Miami ahead of her solo debut at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012 in Miami Beach.
Jenni Pulos — Jeff Lewis's loyal assistant turned Chief Operations Officer, rapper, and actress — spoke with Premier Guide Miami ahead of the new season of Flipping Out on Bravo. She talked about her kids' rap album, Jeff's sarcasm, the big Zoila surprise, and why she's moving apartments.
Comedian Bill Engvall guest-starred as internal affairs investigator Jimmy Dupree on TNT's Hawthorne alongside Jada Pinkett Smith and Marc Anthony. He spoke with Premier Guide Miami about playing a serious dramatic role, working with the cast, and what's next in his career.
Actress Constance Zimmer spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her role as Colleen Rouscher on NBC's Love Bites — why she fought to play a strong woman who wasn't a bitch, what the show gets right about love at every stage of life, her return for the final season of Entourage, and why she'll never join Twitter.
Emmy award-winning executive producer Rick Ringbakk spoke with Premier Guide Miami about creating NBC's Fashion Star — why buyers, not viewers, drive the competition, what separates this show from every fashion series before it, why Elle Macpherson was the only choice to lead it, and what it really takes to build a household name brand from scratch.
Jeff Lewis spoke with Premier Guide Miami ahead of Flipping Out Season 5 on Bravo — covering his "soft modern" design aesthetic, the flat-fee secret designers don't want you to know, what the market crash taught him about humility, his partner Gage joining the business, Jenni's non-existent rap career, and why he'd redo all of the Real Housewives of New Jersey's homes.
Ashley Dupré spoke with Premier Guide Miami about joining the VH1 reality series Famous Food — opening a restaurant from scratch with seven personalities, facing judgment from castmates, her friendship with Vinny and Heidi, her music career, and why she's happiest at home with her three dogs and her boyfriend.
As executive producer of both Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and its 4th of July Fireworks, Amy Kule oversees every aspect of America's most iconic Independence Day celebration. Premier Guide Miami spoke with her about the 35th annual show's "Gift of Freedom" theme, Beyoncé and Brad Paisley performing live, the jellyfish fireworks shape, and why weather is the only thing you truly can't control.
Singer and television host Nick Lachey spoke with Premier Guide Miami ahead of hosting Macy's 4th of July Fireworks on NBC — on his wedding plans with Vanessa Minnillo, what draws him to live television, his eight-year relationship with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and The Sing-Off's full fall pickup on NBC.
Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller of Current TV's Vanguard spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her documentary series Gateway to Heroin, which investigates a heroin epidemic in Massachusetts fueled by Florida's prescription drug trade — and the dangerous situations she faced while filming.
Pastry prodigy Vinny Buzzetta — the youngest to complete the French Culinary Institute's program and top of his class — spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his WE TV reality show Staten Island Cakes, working with family, making cakes for the Real Housewives of New Jersey and Jersey Shore's Angelina, and his goal of doing a celebrity wedding cake.
Sharon Osbourne speaks candidly about returning to America's Got Talent for Season 6 — why she's tougher as a judge, what sets the show apart from every other talent competition, and how surviving cancer changed her perspective on what actually matters.
Miami-based reggae-soul-pop artist Cris Cab spoke with Premier Guide Miami ahead of his debut EP release and first North American tour — on earning Pharrell Williams' mentorship, growing up between Miami and the Bahamas, and why his sound is the perfect soundtrack for summer.
Nick Cannon returned as host of NBC's America's Got Talent Season 6 and spoke with Premier Guide Miami about navigating new fatherhood with twins Moroccan and Monroe, what keeps him coming back to the show, his empathy for young performers, the Piers vs. Howie tension, and why he prefers to call himself a "real model" — not a role model.
E! News co-host Giuliana Rancic spoke with Premier Guide Miami about co-hosting the 2011 Miss USA Pageant with Andy Cohen at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas — including her lifelong dream of hosting Miss USA, three wardrobe changes inspired by Beyoncé and Cher, Kelly Osbourne's uncensored commentary, and why she owes Donald Trump her marriage.
Bravo's Watch What Happens: Live host Andy Cohen spoke with Premier Guide Miami about co-hosting the 2011 Miss USA Pageant with Giuliana Rancic at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas — including what he'd bring to prime time, staying sober for the broadcast, Donald Trump's candor, the fan vote twist, and his pitch for an Ultimate Housewife Pageant.
Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his new Bravo series Rocco's Dinner Party — a competition where three chefs battle to host the perfect evening for celebrity guests including Liza Minnelli, Cat Deeley, Sandra Bernhard, and Alan Cumming. He shared dinner party tips, the Chazz Palminteri A Bronx Tale story, why it's not always the best chef who wins, and why this is "probably the best hosting job on television."
Murphy Brown and Hope & Faith star Faith Ford spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her NBC movie Field of Vision, her own experience being bullied as a child, producing the Hitchcock-style thriller Escapee in her Louisiana hometown, her cookbook and Mind Body Balance, the fried food rule she shares with her 73-year-old mother, and why she'd be paralyzed on Chopped.
Chef Graham Elliot — Food & Wine's Best New Chef 2004, three-time James Beard nominee, and judge on FOX's MasterChef — spoke with Premier Guide Miami about why he thinks culinary school is overrated, what disqualifies a contestant from winning, his dual life as chef and musician, and why God kills a puppy every time someone mangles a fish fillet.
Interior designer Jeffrey Alan Marks — one of the stars of Bravo's Million Dollar Decorators and named among the Top 25 decorators in the world by Elle Décor — spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his California-meets-English design philosophy, summer decorating tips, what he'd do to Rachel Zoe's house, and the realities of filming a reality show.
At just 14 years old, Florida-based designer and entrepreneur Megan Kent turned her parents' divorce into a fast-growing rock-and-roll T-shirt brand worn by Lifehouse, Papa Roach, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, and more. Premier Guide Miami spoke with her about Love Gone Apparel, balancing school and gymnastics, and her plans to expand the line.
Music manager, cancer survivor, and television personality Sharon Osbourne spoke with Premier Guide Miami about returning to America's Got Talent, how her battle with cancer changed her perspective, the British invasion of American TV, judging Piers Morgan and Howie Mandel, and why she's harder on contestants than ever before.
Global socialite and entrepreneur Paris Hilton spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her Oxygen reality series The World According to Paris, why she turned down Dancing With the Stars and Celebrity Apprentice, her plans to open her own hotels, a new album headed in a house music direction, and why she's finally ready to show the world who she really is.
Interior designer to the stars Martyn Lawrence Bullard spoke with Premier Guide Miami about Bravo's Million Dollar Decorators, his emergency apartment for Sharon Osbourne, designing for Elton John and Daisy Fuentes, a furniture lorry hijacked in Mexico, and inexpensive summer decorating tips anyone can use.
Back after a sudden battle with cancer, judge and choreographer Mary Murphy spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her return to So You Think You Can Dance Season 8, the Atlanta auditions that left her and Nigel giddy, what she missed most while away, her all-star wish list, and advice for the Season 8 contestants.
Cat Deeley spoke with Premier Guide Miami about hosting Season 8 of So You Think You Can Dance on FOX, her role as big sister and cheerleader to the contestants, what it takes to spot star quality, working with Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy, and covering the Royal Wedding for CNN alongside Piers Morgan and Anderson Cooper.
On the heels of a successful season of LisaRaye: The Real McCoy on TV One, the launch of her clothing line, and a new romantic comedy Single Ladies on VH1, LisaRaye McCoy spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her character Keisha, the Stacy Dash rumors, raising daughter Kai, her TZI jeans collection, and why Da Brat's homecoming was right on time.
Emmy Award-winning creator Seth MacFarlane spoke with Premier Guide Miami about FOX's Animation Domination crossover event, why Brian is his favorite voice to do, the case against a Quagmire spinoff, why animated shows thrive when they take risks, and what keeps Family Guy fresh after years on the air.
Best known for his breakout role in Disney Channel's Mostly Ghostly, Sterling Beaumon joined one of primetime's most established dramas — Law & Order: SVU — as a deeply troubled teenage character. He spoke with Premier Guide Miami about playing a drunk kid presumed to be a killer, finding the right level of intoxication on screen, working with Rita Wilson, and what it was like stepping onto the SVU set with Chris Meloni and Mariska Hargitay.
Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin emerged as one of two finalists on Celebrity Apprentice Season 11, helping the show raise over $3 million for charity. She spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her formidable opponent John Rich, the Star Jones and NeNe Leakes drama, why Meat Loaf is "like a tornado on crack," and how Red Bull got her through it all.
Country music star John Rich — one half of Big & Rich and a finalist on Celebrity Apprentice Season 11 — spoke with Premier Guide Miami about surviving the show's brutal exhaustion, why he considers Marlee Matlin a superhero, his cowboys-and-rappers friendship with Lil Jon, managing Gary Busey, and defusing the Meatloaf meltdown.
International fashion icon, model, and businesswoman Elle Macpherson spoke with Premier Guide Miami about hosting NBC's Fashion Star, her 20-year lingerie brand, what she looks for in a designer, and why a big smile is the best wardrobe choice for women over 40.
International singing superstar Charice spoke with Premier Guide Miami about returning to Glee as Sunshine Corazon, singing Celine Dion's "All By Myself," her close friendships with the cast, and her upcoming film Here Comes the Boom with Kevin James.
Sam Branson, son of Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson and founder of production company Current Sponge, spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his debut documentary Man Versus Earth on Current TV — including what it was like to be buried under 4–5 feet of snow with only a breathing apparatus for survival.
Duane Martin, who stars as Fernando on Paul Reiser's new NBC comedy The Paul Reiser Show, spoke with Premier Guide Miami about working with a comedy genius, the difference between single-camera and four-camera sitcoms, and why the show gets "gooder and gooder."
British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili spoke with Premier Guide Miami about playing Habib on Paul Reiser's new NBC comedy, his accidental start in standup, working with Mel Brooks, and why good comedy always comes from a simple, good place.
Bones creator and executive producer Hart Hanson spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the Season Six finale, the Finder crossover pilot with Geoff Stults and Michael Clarke Duncan, handling Emily Deschanel's real-life pregnancy, and what makes Bones one of the most gratifying shows he's ever worked on.
Best known as Harmon Rabb Jr. on JAG, David James Elliott spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his FOX TV movie Truth Be Told alongside Candace Cameron Bure, the bone-chilling Santa Fe shoot, working with Kristin Chenoweth, and what he believes are the two keys to a lasting marriage.
Best known as DJ Tanner on Full House, Candace Cameron Bure spoke with Premier Guide Miami about her FOX TV movie Truth Be Told, working with David James Elliott and Danny Gokey, her New York Times bestselling book Reshaping It All, and her passion for quality family entertainment.
The showrunner and head writer behind Starz's Camelot talks stripping the legend back to its roots, making Merlin a political spin doctor, and why the dark ages are a writer's paradise.
Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Paul Reiser spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his return to NBC with The Paul Reiser Show — why he finally said yes after a decade away, improvising with Larry David, writing an album with Julia Fordham, and why Seinfeld wouldn't do it for the money.
The youngest Braxton sister and self-described "Baby" of the family, Tamar Braxton spoke with Premier Guide Miami about convincing Toni to do the show, her marriage to music producer Vince Herbert, Lady Gaga, and why honesty was the hardest part of filming.
Grammy Award-winning artist Toni Braxton opened up to Premier Guide Miami about her new WE tv series Braxton Family Values, her battle with Lupus, her financial struggles, and why sister Tamar finally convinced her to let the cameras in.
Simon Cowell spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the launch of The X Factor on FOX — expanding auditions to Alaska, the MyStudio booth concept, what he's really looking for in a contestant, and why Gloria Estefan showed up in Miami out of the blue.
Saveur magazine editor-in-chief James Oseland returned as a judge for Season 3 of Top Chef Masters on Bravo. He spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the emotional toll of eliminating celebrated chefs, the night crawlers episode, and why the new format made all the difference.
The internationally renowned chef and host of Top Chef Masters Season 3 spoke with Premier Guide Miami about sitting at the critics table with the world's best chefs, surviving a bug-eating challenge, and why he values food critics just as much as fellow chefs.
Legendary food critic and author Ruth Reichl joined Top Chef Masters Season 3 on Bravo as a judge, tasked with criticizing twelve of America's most celebrated chefs to their faces. She spoke with Premier Guide Miami about the challenge of judging peers, the intimacy of the competition, and which chefs she'd love to see on a future season.
The husband-and-wife team behind Oxygen's sTORIbook Weddings talk personalizing dream weddings, navigating family drama, a camel and a flying carpet, and the secret behind their own successful marriage.
After her graceful exit from the Celebrity Apprentice boardroom, supermodel Niki Taylor speaks with Daedrian McNaughton about calling out Star Jones and Dionne Warwick, why she took the fall for her team, and what she learned about herself along the way.
Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton speaks with Top Chef alumnus Marcel Vigneron ahead of the March 22, 2011 premiere of his SyFy series Marcel's Quantum Kitchen — on "food porn," extraordinary client requests, and whether fusing food with science is truly the future of food.
Bravo brought its Real Housewives franchise to Miami in 2011 — and the city delivered. Lea Black, Marysol Patton, and Alexia Echevarria were three of the women at the center of it. At the premiere, they talked about how they ended up on camera, what Miami brings to the franchise that no other city can, and whether they were ready for what comes with the Bravo spotlight.
Bobby Flay — master chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and Food Network star — joined Steve Ells (Chipotle), Curtis Stone, and Lorena Garcia as an investor and mentor on NBC's new reality series America's Next Great Restaurant, premiering Sunday, March 6 at 8 p.m. ET. Premier Guide Miami caught up with Flay in Miami during the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival, where he talked about what makes a truly great restaurant (terrific food, great service, the right environment, and value), why he was hooked on the show's concept immediately, what he really wanted to know from every contestant (not whether they wanted to be on TV, but why they were doing this and what was driving them), and how he balances multiple restaurants, TV shows, and cookbooks around one word: food.
Rosie O'Donnell — comedian, actress, and talk show host — appeared on NBC's genealogy documentary series Who Do You Think You Are? (Fridays at 8 p.m. ET), with her episode airing February 18. O'Donnell, who lost her mother to cancer when she was 10 years old, traced her mother's Irish Catholic roots in Jersey City with her brother Eddie — discovering a life of hardship that rivaled Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes, a mystery woman in a Victorian photograph that hung in their home for decades, and cousins she never knew she had. She also shared her excitement about returning to television on the Oprah Winfrey Network in September, and her love for Miami: "I love it in Miami and I will eventually live there for good."
Steve Ells — founder, chairman, and co-CEO of Chipotle (over 1,000 U.S. locations) — joined Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone, and Lorena Garcia as an investor and mentor on NBC's new reality series America's Next Great Restaurant, premiering Sunday, March 6 at 8 p.m. ET. In our conversation, Ells explained what he looks for in a fast-casual restaurant concept, why watching contestants pitch their ideas took him back 18 years to describing the idea for Chipotle (when most people told him it was the wrong thing to do), and why the show's investor structure makes it fundamentally different from other restaurant competitions — the winner doesn't just get a prize, they get an ongoing business.
Former G-Unit first lady Olivia Longott — who left 50 Cent's label in 2007, spent time in Europe regrouping, and is now back with a new EP and a starring role on VH1's new reality series Love and Hip Hop (premiering March 14 at 10 p.m.) — spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Judith Wallace about her church roots, her first deal with Clive Davis at J Records at age 18, why she wanted to start completely fresh without any G-Unit material, her upcoming album Show the World (produced by Missy Elliott, Brian Michael Cox, Sean Kingston, and Rockwilder), and what sets her apart from every other artist: her personality.
Mike Henry — co-creator, executive producer, and voice of Cleveland, Rallo, and others on FOX's The Cleveland Show (Sundays at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) — credits Seth MacFarlane with changing his life and career. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Henry about how he met MacFarlane through his brother at the Rhode Island School of Design, what he learned from watching Seth quarterback Family Guy for six years, the upcoming NBA All-Star episode featuring Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Dirk Nowitzki, Shaquille O'Neal, Dwyane Wade, and Steve Nash, and the Justin Timberlake episode in which JT voices a singing booger in a breakup ballad with Rallo.
Indiana native Kyle Bornheimer — known for his comedic work in TV commercials and appearances on Better Off Ted, Chuck, How I Met Your Mother, The Office, and Breaking Bad — stars as Dave in NBC's new romantic comedy Perfect Couples, airing Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET. The show follows three best-friend couples navigating the geometry of relationships in their thirties. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with the newly engaged Bornheimer about what makes the show different from typical couple comedies, why it comes from a more positive place than most, and — with Valentine's Day around the corner — his complicated history of doing something special for his wife's Shih Tzu (which he now suspects was not actually born on Valentine's Day).
Hayes MacArthur — who plays Rex, a reformed party guy who has channeled his jock energy into a competitive drive to be the ideal mate on NBC's new romantic comedy Perfect Couples (Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET) — spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about what sets the show apart from typical couple comedies, why the couples are partners rather than adversaries, how meddling in each other's business drives the humor, and his Valentine's Day take: with a newborn at home and roses jumping from $30 to $80 a dozen, he calls it what it is — price gouging. The show is produced by Universal Media Studios and created by Jon Pollack (30 Rock) and Scott Silveri (Friends), directed by Andy Ackerman (Seinfeld).
Bobby Flay and Steve Ells discuss their roles as investor-mentors on NBC's America's Next Great Restaurant — why they signed on, what they looked for in contestants, and how the show's stakes differ from every other restaurant competition on television.
Emmy Award-winning producer Greg Garcia — creator of My Name Is Earl — is the executive producer of FOX's hit comedy Raising Hope, which has been picked up for a full second season. The show follows a young man raising a baby on his own with the help of his eccentric family. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Garcia about what made Lucas Neff stand out from the auditions (he watched on a computer from Chicago — Neff just felt very real), what inspired the concept for the show (he wanted a domestic comedy where the dad had as little help as possible), and how Raising Hope compares to Modern Family in terms of what audiences ultimately laugh at.
Actor Lucas Neff — whose career began by accident — plays Jimmy Chance, a young man suddenly responsible for raising a baby on his own, in FOX's hit comedy series Raising Hope, airing Tuesdays at 9 p.m. The show was picked up for a full second season. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with the newly engaged Neff about the joy of being in a successful show versus a cancelled one, what it's like working with the babies on set, his hopes of becoming a dad someday, how he has grown as an actor, and why the ensemble of funny people around him is the best part of the job.
Actor David Denman — best known as Roy, the third leg of the Jim and Pam love triangle on The Office — stars as Mike in FOX's new comedy series Traffic Light, premiering Tuesday, February 8 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. The show follows three best friends since college — Mike (married with a son), Adam (just moved in with his girlfriend), and Ethan (perpetually single) — as they navigate the different demands of their romantic relationships. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Denman about why Mike hides things from his wife instead of communicating, how the character is actually closer to his own personality than Roy ever was, and why the writers start writing to actors' real-life isms once they spend enough time together.
Liza Lapira — who plays Lisa, the sharp-witted, grounded wife of Mike on FOX's new comedy Traffic Light (Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) — spoke with Premier Guide Miami about what makes the show's take on relationships feel real. Lapira, who will next be seen in Crazy, Stupid, Love opposite Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, and Ryan Gosling, explained why both men and women hide information from their partners as a form of self-preservation, why Lisa is already hip to Mike's car-movie routine without calling him out, and what she loves most about playing a woman who leads with being a lady — until the situation calls for something else.
Australian actor David Lyons — known for ER and a cameo opposite Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love — stars as Vince Faraday, a cop framed for crimes he did not commit who becomes "The Cape" in NBC's new action series, airing Mondays at 9 p.m. Produced by Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, the show follows Faraday as he teams up with a group of carnival misfits to fight crime and win back his family. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Lyons about how he approached the role not as a superhero but as an everyman family man, the intense physical training with mixed martial arts crew 8711, the challenges of the costume (more like a knight's shining armor than Lycra), and what it means to play a character learning his limitations in real time.
Actress Jennifer Beals — iconic for her roles in the 1983 film Flashdance and The L Word — stars as Teresa Colvin, the first female Superintendent of Police in Chicago, in FOX's new drama series The Chicago Code, premiering Monday, February 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Created by Shawn Ryan (The Shield), the series follows Colvin as she builds a corruption task force to take down powerful Alderman Ronin Gibbons. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Beals about the challenge of playing a woman ascending to a position no woman had held before, the cost to Colvin's personal life, what drew her back to series television, and why working with Shawn Ryan was a real lure.
Rosie O'Donnell speaks candidly about tracing her mother's Irish roots on NBC's Who Do You Think You Are — the suffering she discovered, the silence that followed her mother's death in 1973, and how the journey finally gave her a piece of the woman she never got to know.
Three-time Super Bowl Champion quarterback and FOX game analyst Troy Aikman and play-by-play announcer Joe Buck joined NFL Rules analyst Mike Pereira and FOX Sports President Eric Shanks to preview FOX Sports' coverage of Super Bowl XLV between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Arlington, TX. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton gathered sound bites from the session. Aikman spoke about the unique burden of the quarterback position, his defense of Ben Roethlisberger as an elite quarterback, and what it means to win a championship. Buck discussed the challenge of broadcasting for a massive, mixed-knowledge Super Bowl audience and why the NFL's potential work stoppage was better left for pre- and post-game coverage.
Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch — beloved as the ferociously competitive cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on FOX's Glee — returns with a special post-Super Bowl episode airing Sunday, February 6 at 10:30 p.m. ET on FOX. In the episode, Sue launches a dangerous plan to win cheerleading Nationals while the glee club tackles Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Lynch about the psychological relief of having guaranteed employment for three seasons, the memoir she was writing (drawn from speeches at gay banquets and a realization that suffering is a choice), how Sue Sylvester inspires girls to see what's possible, her first love (Ron Howard — in her head), and why she flatly refuses to join Twitter.
Emmy Award-winning actress Lisa Kudrow — beloved as Phoebe Buffay on Friends — returns as executive producer for Season 2 of NBC's Who Do You Think You Are?, airing Fridays at 8 p.m. The series follows celebrities as they trace their family trees, uncovering stories linked to American and international history. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Kudrow about what drew her to the show (a Holocaust story in her own family where a relative everyone assumed was dead turned out to be alive), why she selected Vanessa Williams for Season 2, the extraordinary documentation of Williams's two paternal great-grandfathers, and the challenge of fitting so much history into 42 minutes.
Multi-talented actress, singer, and trailblazer Vanessa Williams — the first African American to win the Miss America crown and the first African American woman to star on ABC's Desperate Housewives — appears in the Season 2 premiere of NBC's Who Do You Think You Are?, airing Friday, February 4 at 8 p.m. Researchers traced her lineage to two extraordinary ancestors: David Carl, a Black Union Army soldier in the Civil War whose name appears at the African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C., and William A. Fields, her great-great-grandfather who was elected to the Tennessee state legislature during Reconstruction — one of only 14 colored representatives at the time. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Williams about the journey, the discoveries, and the lessons she hopes her children and all African Americans will take from the episode.
The bad boys of Beverly Hills real estate return for Season 4 of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing, premiering Thursday, February 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. New cast member Josh Altman — one of the most successful agents in the Beverly Hills and Hollywood Hills market, whose clients include Paris Hilton and professional athletes — joins original cast members Josh Flagg and Madison Hildebrand. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with all three about the down market opportunity ("this is the time when millionaires become multi-millionaires"), the role of education in real estate, who is the most competitive, the most outrageous things they've done to close a deal, and whether they could make it in Miami.
Actor Mark Valley — known for Days of Our Lives, Another World, and Boston Legal — plays the lead role of Christopher Chance in FOX's DC Comics-based action series Human Target, now in its second season. Chance is a unique private security expert who places himself directly in the line of fire to protect his clients. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Valley about what continually surprises him in the scripts (showrunner Matt Miller's ability to give every episode a personal hook for at least one character), the physical challenges of the role (hanging off buildings, gunplay, explosions), and why he's come to enjoy the Human Target comic book — mostly because the character looks like him.
Broadcaster and commentator Keith Olbermann spoke with Premier Guide Miami about launching Countdown on Current TV — his unfiltered progressive perspective, why no one is exempt from criticism, his chilled distance from MSNBC colleagues since leaving, and what it means to run a news operation with no audience targets and no partisan constraints.
Human Target star Mark Valley previews the Season 2 finale — on the physical challenges of playing Christopher Chance, why the show's writers keep surprising him, what the addition of two female characters changed, and how playing an optimistic hero shifted his own worldview.
1980s pop sensation Debbie Gibson co-stars with longtime rival Tiffany in Syfy's Saturday Original Movie Mega Python vs. Gatoroid, premiering Saturday, January 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Gibson about the long-awaited pop princess smackdown (spoiler: they actually like each other), what it was like being ducked under a table slathered in whipped cream and banana cream pie, her concerns for today's teen stars living under constant paparazzi scrutiny, her Playboy spread, advice for young people in the business, and the possibility of future collaborations with Tiffany.
Three-time Emmy Award-winning actor Christopher Lloyd — Uncle Fester in The Addams Family and Doc Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy — guest stars on FOX's Fringe as Roscoe Joyce, the keyboardist of 1970s band Violet Sedan Chair, in the episode "The Firefly." Violet Sedan Chair happens to be the favorite band of Walter Bishop (John Noble), the slightly off-kilter scientist at the heart of the series. After suffering big losses and watching his star fade, Joyce has shut himself off from society — a role Lloyd, a self-described introvert, found deeply relatable. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Lloyd about the episode, his approach to the piano (he is not a player, but the production rigged the keys so he could mime convincingly), and the joy of reuniting on set with his old friend John Noble.
New Zealand-born actor Manu Bennett — of Maori descent, known for The Marine (with John Cena), The Condemned (with Steve Austin), and Xena: Warrior Princess — plays Crixus, the future Champion of Capua, in the Starz prequel series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, premiering Friday, January 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Bennett about the rigorous gladiator training, the 95% real physicality of the fight sequences, three trips to the doctor, and why coming home bruised from a day of filming Spartacus makes him feel like a man.
UK actress Jaime Murray — known for Dexter, Warehouse 13, and Hustle — plays Gaia, a longtime friend of Lucretia (Lucy Lawless) and a seductive social climber in the Starz prequel series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, premiering Friday, January 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Murray about Gaia's genuine love for Lucretia, the trust required to act in such a physically demanding show, how she auditioned by putting herself on tape in Toronto (with her dog running in the background), and why she found green screen more challenging than acting opposite Dustin Clare.
Australian actor Dustin Clare plays Gannicus — the champion gladiator of Batiatus's ludus and the central figure of the Starz prequel series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, premiering Friday, January 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Clare about the thrill of being the new guy, the self-destructive nature of Gannicus, the grueling seven-hours-a-day training regimen (double swords, stunts, cross-training, pool sessions), and why he's passionate about being an actor — not a sex symbol.
Steven S. DeKnight — executive producer, creator, and head writer of Spartacus: Gods of the Arena — spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton ahead of the Starz prequel series premiere on Friday, January 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. DeKnight discussed the show's unapologetic storytelling, the green-screen visual approach inspired by Zack Snyder, the love affair between Jaime Murray's Gaia and Lucy Lawless's Lucretia, and the exhaustive search that led to Liam McIntyre being cast as Spartacus for Season 2 following Andy Whitfield's illness.
Emmy-nominated actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner — best known as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show — joined the cast of NBC's critically acclaimed comedy Community as Andre, the love interest and ex-husband of Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown), in the episode "Asian Population Studies" (airdate January 20, 2011). Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Warner about the warm off-camera rapport of the cast, the chilly reception Andre gets from the study group, and why he was tight-lipped on future projects — including dispelling National Enquirer rumors about an engagement to live-in girlfriend Regina King. Warner also continues to earn accolades as a poet and bass player in his jazz-funk band Miles Long.
Yvette Nicole Brown — who plays Shirley on NBC's critically acclaimed comedy Community — had been campaigning since day one of the show for Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo Huxtable of The Cosby Show) to play her character's ex-husband Andre. In the episode "Asian Population Studies" (airdate January 20, 2011), her wish was finally granted. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Brown about her childhood crush on Theo, the seething underbelly of pain between Shirley and Andre, why music feels more vulnerable than acting, and her admiration for Malcolm-Jamal Warner's bravery as a musician.
Grammy Award-winning producer and American Idol veteran Randy Jackson spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton ahead of the Season 10 two-night premiere (Wednesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 20 at 8/7C on FOX) — the first season with new judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez replacing Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul. Jackson discussed the instant chemistry with Tyler and Lopez, why Steven Tyler's 45-year career makes him an extraordinary judge, how the show is like being in a great band, and his cameo in the FOX movie "Change of Plans" alongside Brooke White.
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler joined American Idol as a judge for Season 10 — the first season with Tyler and Jennifer Lopez replacing Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul — with the two-night premiere airing January 19 and 20 at 8/7C on FOX. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Tyler about the three things he looks for in a contestant (pitch, character, star quality), why he won't be a harsh judge, his "Italian Aunt Phyllis honesty," his pride in being a grateful recovering addict, his regrets from the first week of judging, and his dream show concept "Message in a Bottle." Tyler also confirmed Aerosmith's upcoming South America and Japan tour and new album.
Emmy Award-winning writer/producer David E. Kelley — the creative genius behind Boston Legal, The Practice, Picket Fences, and Ally McBeal — spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about his new NBC legal dramedy Harry's Law, starring Academy Award winner Kathy Bates, premiering Monday, January 17 at 10 p.m. Kelley discussed why the role originally written for a man became perfect for Bates, what keeps him returning to the legal system as a setting, how Harry's Law differs from his past shows (more street, less courtroom, class warfare throughout), and why Kathy Bates is the rare actress who can be both dramatically powerful and genuinely funny.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates — star of Misery and About Schmidt — plays Harriet "Harry" Korn, a curmudgeonly ex-patent lawyer fired from her blue-chip firm and forced to start over, in NBC's new legal dramedy Harry's Law, premiering Monday, January 17 at 10 p.m. from Emmy Award-winning writer/producer David E. Kelley (Boston Legal, The Practice, Ally McBeal). Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Bates about what drew her to the role (originally written for a man), her research watching 48 Hours and Dateline, what she shares with Harry in real life, David Kelley's contra-puddle writing style, and why a romantic storyline would make her "a fish out of water."
Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Ricky Gervais — creator of The Office and Extras — returned to host the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 16, 2011 on NBC (8-11 p.m. ET), broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Gervais about why he agreed to host a second time ("I can do it better"), his philosophy that a comedian's job is to make people think as well as laugh, his admiration for Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld, and Chris Rock, and why he vowed this would be his final time hosting.
Popular design expert, New York Times best-selling author, and longtime Oprah Winfrey Show contributor Nate Berkus sat down with Premier Guide Miami to discuss the launch of The Nate Berkus Show — a daily syndicated lifestyle program exploring design, living well, and the stories behind the spaces we inhabit. Berkus opened up about how a chance meeting at an art gallery led to his Oprah career, why he chose New York over Chicago, and what Oprah taught him about authenticity.
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia and now based in Miami, shoe designer Lucas Mejia is creating footwear that makes you gasp and say out loud, "I have to have it." Winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award from Miami International University of Art & Design and the Emerging Designer Award from Fashion Group International South Florida in 2010, Mejia is helping diversify Miami's image as a truly essential fashion city. Premier Guide Miami's Yetunde Taiwo spoke with Mejia about his design process, his Colombian roots, his admiration for Balenciaga, Roger Vivier, and Manolo Blahnik, and what to expect next — new shoes, handbags, and jewelry.
Award-winning journalist and Nick News correspondent Linda Ellerbee returned to Haiti for the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic January 12, 2010 earthquake — which killed more than 200,000 people and left over one million homeless — to document the ongoing struggle of Haiti's children in "Haiti Rising? Life in the Ruins," premiering Sunday, January 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Ellerbee about the children's reality one year on, the urgent need for education, the remarkable story of schools built from repurposed shipping containers, and her urgent message: don't let Haiti disappear.
Season 7 American Idol contestant Brooke White made her acting debut in the FOX movie "Change of Plans," premiering Saturday, January 8 at 8/7C — the fourth film in the P&G and Walmart Family Movie Night initiative. White plays Sally Danville, a free-spirited musician who suddenly becomes legal guardian of her late best friend's four children. She also co-wrote and sang three songs in the film, produced by Randy Jackson. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with White about shipping off to Toronto with two days' notice, her advice to Idol contestants, and the unexpected friendship with Randy Jackson that led to her own record label, June Baby Records.
Emmy-nominated producer Neal Baer M.D. — executive producer of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about the show's unflinching approach to political storytelling, from the backlog of rape kits to torture in Iraq, and why now is the time to have these conversations. The episode "Dirty" featured guest star Shohreh Aghdashloo as Detective Saliyah "Sunny" Qadri, teaming with Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson to investigate the murder of a district attorney. Law & Order: SVU airs Wednesdays on NBC (9-10 p.m. ET).
Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress Shohreh Aghdashloo — Iranian-born and a lifelong advocate for the liberation of oppressed women in the Middle East — guest starred in the Law & Order: SVU episode "Dirty" as Detective Saliyah "Sunny" Qadri, teaming with Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson to investigate the murder of a Brooklyn district attorney. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Aghdashloo about the profound meaning of her 2009 Emmy win for women in Iran and across the globe, and why she immediately jumped at the chance to play such a complex, constantly-turning character in Judith McCreary's brilliant plot.
Australian-born actor John Noble — internationally known as Denethor in The Lord of the Rings trilogy — plays eccentric genius scientist Walter Bishop on FOX's hit sci-fi series Fringe. Walter Bishop is a former government researcher into fringe science with a recorded I.Q. of 196, institutionalized for 17 years after a lab accident. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Noble about his excitement over Christopher Lloyd's guest appearance on the series — playing a musician, a creation of Walter's — and what it was like for two screen legends to share scenes together.
In this 2011 interview with Premier Guide Miami, Josh Groban opens up about his role on The Office, his love of theater, his sibling bond, and his upcoming 2026 performance at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.
Emmy Award-winning TV personality Nancy O'Dell — who spent 13 years at Access Hollywood before departing to join Entertainment Tonight — hosted FOX's New Year's Eve Live on Friday, December 31 (11 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET live) from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, featuring performances by Travie McCoy and David Archuleta. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with O'Dell about finally getting to see the ball drop after a decade of early New Year's Day parade calls, her co-hosting role on Oprah's new OWN Network show "Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star," and the scary decision to leave Access Hollywood two years before her contract ended.
Actor and comedian Kevin Pollak (host) and executive producer Jeff Apploff ("Don't Forget the Lyrics!") spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about FOX's new high-stakes game show Million Dollar Money Drop, premiering Monday, December 20 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) and airing four consecutive nights through December 23. Created by Endemol, the show gives two contestants $1 million in cash at the start — all they have to do is answer seven multiple-choice questions correctly to keep it. Pollak also discussed his upcoming film with Jack Black.
At 30, Nick Cannon — TV and radio personality, rapper, comedian, and TeenNick chairman — created and executive produced the second annual TeenNick HALO Awards, honoring young people who are "Helping And Leading Others." Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Cannon about the award show's mission, Miami resident and Haiti native Herold Charles (whose HALO match is Wyclef Jean), the surprise "Halo Hits" visits, and why Cannon is tired of celebrities giving awards to other celebrities. The special aired Friday, December 10 at 8 p.m. on TeenNick, with Mariah Carey, Ashton Kutcher, Rosario Dawson, and Wyclef Jean as celebrity partners.
NBC News Special Correspondent Tom Brokaw spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about his documentary "Tom Brokaw Presents Bridging the Divide," which premiered on USA Network on Friday, December 10 at 7/6c. Brokaw explored America's civil rights progress on racism, gay rights, disability access, bullying, and immigration — and why the United States, as an immigration nation, remains unlike any other country in the world. The special was part of USA Network's Characters Unite public service campaign.
Alan Alda — six-time Emmy winner, Oscar nominee, Tony nominee, and the beloved Hawkeye Pierce of M*A*S*H — returned for his third guest appearance on NBC's 30 Rock as Milton Greene (Alec Baldwin's father). Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Alda about the remarkable parallels between the M*A*S*H and 30 Rock casts, his near-death experience in Chile in 2003 (an emergency intestinal surgery that saved his life on a mountain top), how that experience transformed his gratitude for every new role and every grandchild, and what acting taught him about getting in touch with his emotions.
Prior to the Season 10 finale of NBC's The Apprentice — themed "Putting America Back to Work" — Premier Guide Miami caught up with Donald Trump to discuss the show's origins as an educational series, the impact of the recession on the season's contestants, the surprise of Liza Minnelli's athleticism, and his candid admission that he himself would likely be the first fired. The finale aired Thursday, December 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, with finalists Brandy and Clint competing in a VIP golf tournament and Liza Minnelli concert. Celebrity Apprentice Season 11 was set to premiere March 6.
Food Network superstar and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host Guy Fieri returned as host of NBC's Minute to Win It for three special holiday-themed episodes (December 7, 14, and 21) featuring a $3 million grand prize and audience giveaways. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Fieri about the origin of his signature bleached-blond spiky hair (a dare to his hairstylist Kristina), what he loves most about helping everyday people win "ridiculous amounts of money," and his confirmed return to the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in February 2011.
Multi-platinum recording artist and former 98 Degrees member Nick Lachey returned as host of NBC's The Sing-Off Season 2 alongside producer-director Joel Gallen, whose credits include America's Best Dance Crew, CNN Heroes, the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert, and the Comedy Central Roasts. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Lachey and Gallen about the show's expansion to five episodes, the ten competing a cappella groups, and why Gallen called Lachey "by far our first choice" for the second consecutive year. Judges: Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men), and Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls).
Country music superstar Trace Adkins — multi-platinum recording artist and Celebrity Apprentice contestant — took on double duty as host and performer at the inaugural American Country Awards, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, December 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET) on FOX. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Adkins about the roller coaster ride of his career, his signature rustic voice (earned from "lots of smoking and drinking whiskey"), and why he was still working with writers on his scripts right up to showtime.
Bravo's no-nonsense stylist and salon owner Tabatha Coffey returned for Season 3 of Tabatha's Salon Takeover, premiering Monday, December 6 at 10 PM ET/PT. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Coffey about her craziest salon of the season — a 450-square-foot Provincetown salon with a stripper pole where clients were encouraged to dance for dollars off their haircuts — and her most important advice for first-time salon owners: passion alone is not enough without a solid business plan, finances, and a true vision.
Fringe executive producers Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman — the creative team behind FOX's acclaimed science fiction series created by J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci — spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about the show's alternate universe concept, their favorite episodes ("Peter," "August," "White Tulip," and the upcoming "Entrada" and "Marionette"), and why they call every episode "our babies." Fringe follows an FBI Fringe Division team in Boston investigating unexplained occurrences tied to a parallel universe.
Poppy Carlig, 24 — the youngest contestant on NBC's The Apprentice Season 10, a Stanford graduate with a Bachelor's in Human Biology and Master's in Sociology, and a four-time NCAA synchronized swimming champion — was fired after Kim Kardashian called her fragrance display station "an arts and craft project" that "lacks sophistication." Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Carlig about her rebuttal to Kardashian's critique, and the unexpected romance that blossomed with fellow contestant David Johnson — "The Virus" — after their eliminations.
Anand Vasudev, 31 — an Emory University graduate from Tampa, Florida, who was the youngest person ever promoted to a senior role at a Fortune 500 company and was building a vitamin-infused wine startup in New York — was fired from NBC's The Apprentice Season 10 after Donald Trump read aloud a text message proving Anand had asked friends to pose as customers and spend $50 at his pedicab stand. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Vasudev about his regrets, the outpouring of fan support, and who he thought would make it to the finals.
Two-time Golden Globe nominee Jason Lee — best known for his role as Earl Hickey on NBC's My Name Is Earl — made a special guest appearance on Fox's hit comedy Raising Hope as "Smokey Floyd," an overly made-up rock star who dreams of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Lee about reuniting with creator Greg Garcia and the Earl crew, the contrast between his dramatic Memphis Beat role and the comedic chaos of Smokey Floyd, and why he thinks Raising Hope has a lot of good karma.
For the first time in the history of NBC's annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center special, Natalie Morales joined Al Roker as co-host for the 13th edition, airing November 30, 2010. International singing superstar Josh Groban — who had just moved to New York City — also performed. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Groban and Morales about the magic of Christmas in New York, Groban's gift to Oprah Winfrey on her final season (a live duet with the legendary Johnny Mathis), and what it means to perform on a New York stage. Performers included Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey, Sheryl Crow, Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue, Jessica Simpson, and the Radio City Rockettes.
Ahead of the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC, Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Questlove of The Roots — performing alongside Jimmy Fallon for the second consecutive year — and Robin Hall, Senior Vice President of Macy's Parade & Entertainment Group, who was stepping down after his 10th and final parade. Questlove shared his most memorable moment from the previous year (sharing a trailer with the original Ronald McDonald), while Hall reflected on producing the emotionally charged 2001 parade in the aftermath of September 11.
The National Dog Show presented by Purina — the most prestigious dog show in the United States, airing on NBC immediately following the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — returned for its ninth year with host John O'Hurley (Dancing with the Stars Season 1 champion, former Family Feud host) and commentator David Frei. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with the duo about their favorite breeds, six new breeds joining the show, and the "alma mater factor" that keeps Frei rooting for his Brittanys, Cavaliers, and Afghan Hounds.
At the Fort Lauderdale launch of her Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry Collection at Levinson Jewelers, the Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization spoke briefly about her role in the family business and the future of the Trump empire.
Fashion icon Iman and internationally acclaimed designer Isaac Mizrahi sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Yetunde Taiwo ahead of the premiere of Bravo's The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection — a runway battle between two fashion houses of 12 professional designers, with Harper's Bazaar's Laura Brown serving as series judge. The duo spoke about balancing their strong personalities, Iman's authority on set, and why the final collections left them both beyond the moon.
Actress Amber Tamblyn — known as Emily Quartermaine on General Hospital and co-star of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants — made her debut on FOX's House as Martha Masters, a brilliant, by-the-book third-year medical student hired by Cuddy in Thirteen's absence. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Tamblyn about working with Hugh Laurie, the real-life best friend who inspired the character, her poetry career, and why she thinks soap operas are the best training ground for young actors.
CNN anchor and award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien — whose documentary series "Black in America" and "Latino in America" earned Emmy, Peabody, DuPont, and NAACP President's Awards — visited Miami's Books & Books in Coral Gables to discuss and sign her newest memoir, The Next Big Story: My Journey Through the Land of Possibilities. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton sat down with O'Brien to understand what really goes into making The Next Big Story — a memoir recounting her childhood with racial prejudice and her love affair with television journalism.
Munich-based fashion designers Johnny Talbot and Adrian Runhof visited Miami to launch their 2011 "I Love Lucy" collection at Saks Bal Harbour Shops — a tribute to Lucille Ball on what would have been her 100th birthday. The collection, featuring 1950s and 60s silhouettes translated into a modern feminine look, was introduced with an exclusive fashion show benefiting Key for the Cure. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Adrian Runhof about dressing the Miami woman, his inspiration, and the celebrities who wear Talbot Runhof — including Carrie Underwood, Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Estefan, and Eva Longoria Parker.
David Johnson — the Navy veteran, father of five, and part-time stand-up comedian from Portage, Michigan who became The Apprentice Season 10's most talked-about contestant under the nickname "The Virus" — sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton after his elimination. Johnson discussed what he would have done differently, Donald Trump's declaration that his comeback was "the best in the history of the Apprentice," and the double-edged sword of reality TV fame on his professional reputation.
Celebrity chef, two-time James Beard Award recipient, and Bravo's Top Chef Masters contestant Art Smith — who lost 100 pounds after his own weight struggle — sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton to discuss his nonprofit Common Threads, which educates children on nutrition and cultural diversity through cooking. Smith collaborated with Miami's Chef Michelle Bernstein (Michy's, Sra. Martinez) to launch World Festival Miami, with proceeds benefiting Common Threads' after-school cooking classes for low-income children ages 8 to 12. Common Threads serves nearly 1,000 children across 18 sites in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and Washington, D.C.
Miami-based artist, painter, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Brendan Murphy — founder of Solfire activewear and the 15 Foundation — sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton to discuss his large-scale paintings, seven years at Art Basel, and how Solfire became an extension of his art rather than a commercialization of it. Murphy also discussed his collaboration with Robin Quivers of the Howard Stern Show to raise over $200,000 for children's education charities through the 15 Foundation. Solfire has been worn by Tommy Haas, Robin Quivers, Tom Cavanaugh, and Taye Diggs.
Emmy Award-winning creator Greg Garcia (My Name Is Earl) and actress Martha Plimpton sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton ahead of the one-hour Halloween special of FOX's Raising Hope — the single-camera family comedy about 23-year-old Jimmy Chance, who finds himself raising a baby after a chance encounter with a wanted felon. Garcia and Plimpton discussed the show's full-season pickup, Cloris Leachman eating actual shaving cream on set, the family's musical DNA, and why Garcia always knew exactly who he wanted in every role.
Stephanie Robin, a breast cancer survivor, mother of two, and co-founder of Think Pink Rocks — a Boca Raton-based organization focused on early detection and BRCA gene awareness — spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about her stage II diagnosis, the cancer's spread to her lungs, her treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering, and why she turned her battle into a star-studded annual concert featuring artists like Akon, Ray J, and Queen Latifah.
NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson attended the Miami Dolphins game against the Pittsburgh Steelers as a guest of Dolphins owner Steve Ross — and told Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton he was in town on "business." With reports circulating that Johnson had expressed interest in becoming an NFL owner, could he be the magic the Dolphins need? He also weighed in on quarterback Chad Henne.
Canadian-born actress Katheryn Winnick — martial artist, licensed bodyguard, and holder of a third-degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do — joined FOX's hit series Bones for five episodes as Hannah Burley, Booth's Afghanistan war correspondent girlfriend. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Winnick about stepping into the role of the new girl, her warm welcome from Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz, and whether viewers should expect a cat fight with Brennan.
Bravo's Real Housewives of Washington D.C. star Mary Schmidt Amons — actress, designer, philanthropist, mother of five, and granddaughter of legendary TV and radio personality Arthur Godfrey — spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton ahead of the show's finale. She opened up about her fond memories of Miami, lessons from her grandfather, the Salahi White House gate-crashing scandal, her Charlie's Angels-style biometric fingerprint closet lock, and her passionate support of Cancer Schmancer, Fran Drescher's cancer awareness organization.
Canadian actor Will Arnett — best known for Arrested Development — sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton ahead of the third episode of his new FOX series Running Wilde, in which he stars as Steve Wilde, a self-centered billionaire reunited with his teenage sweetheart. Arnett, who serves as actor, co-writer, and executive producer on the show, opened up about the similarities between himself and his character, the challenge of multi-tasking three roles, and whether Steve Wilde will ever truly grow up.
IndyCar pioneer Sarah Fisher — the youngest woman ever to compete in the Indianapolis 500, the first female owner/driver in IndyCar Series history, and the fastest woman to qualify for the Indy 500 — was in Miami for the IndyCar Series Championship finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway when Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton caught up with her to discuss her Pink Car breast cancer initiative, the challenges of being a female driver, and what it means to own her own team.
Scottish IndyCar driver Dario Franchitti of Target Chip Ganassi Racing — the 2009 IZOD IndyCar Series champion and husband of actress Ashley Judd — spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton ahead of the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Trailing Will Power by 12 points, Franchitti acknowledged the difficulty of the Homestead track while making clear his intention to defend his title.
Australian IndyCar driver Will Power of Verizon Team Penske sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton ahead of the IZOD IndyCar Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Returning with a 12-point lead over defending champion Dario Franchitti after a serious accident in 2009, Power spoke about his focus, his comeback, and why this race could be his moment to claim a major championship.
Colin Hanks — son of Oscar winner Tom Hanks and a veteran of Mad Men, Band of Brothers, King Kong, and Oliver Stone's W — told Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton what drew him to play Detective Jack Bailey in FOX's new cop action comedy "The Good Guys," premiering Friday, September 24, 2010. Hanks explained why Jack's active, talking-back personality set the role apart from every other character he was offered.
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem hosted a Vegas-themed fundraiser at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle in support of the Udonis Haslem Children's Foundation, a non-profit helping at-risk youth reach their full potential in the classroom and as individuals. Teammates Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and Mike Miller showed up in support, with DJ Irie emceeing the evening. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton was there as Haslem spoke about giving back, education, and the memory of his late mother Debra Haslem.
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade was among a select group of basketball professionals — including Alonzo Mourning and Kobe Bryant — secretly invited to the White House for a friendly game of basketball with President Obama. Wade, who played on the President's team and helped secure the victory, told Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about the personal invite, the experience, and whether the Commander-in-Chief can actually play.
Zion y Lennox se presentaron en el Juego de los Marlins de la Florida el 21 de agosto junto al reguetonero Tito El Bambino. Premier Guide Miami les hizo unas preguntas de sus fans — desde Team Blackberry vs. Team iPhone hasta sus colaboraciones soñadas con Drake, Lady Gaga, Juanes, Marc Anthony y Juan Luis Guerra — y confirmaron que su nueva produccion llega el 19 de octubre.
Jamaican reggae artist Gyptian sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton to talk about "Hold You" — the track originally produced in 2009 that became the summer anthem of 2010. He addressed the controversy surrounding the song's double meanings, his addition to the Nas/Damian Marley "Distant Relatives" Tour, remixes with Nicki Minaj, and why he will never be a one-hit wonder.
International award-winning green architect Chad Oppenheim opened his Miami home, Villa Allegra, to a select group of journalists — including Vogue Latin America and Premier Guide Miami — during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. Fresh from a world tour through Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Oppenheim discussed his future projects, his philanthropic commitment to green design, and the philosophy behind architecture that elevates the human spirit.
Actor James Holloway — a finalist and winner of HBO's Short Film Competition in 2009 with The Roe Effect — returned to the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach with a second film, The Cycle, selected as a finalist in this year's competition. Premier Guide Miami caught up with Holloway, whose credits include Law & Order, One Life to Live, Sprint, Olive Garden, and MTV, to discuss his journey from Freedom Theater in Philadelphia to the national stage.
Miami-based yacht broker and entrepreneur Jason Wood wrote his debut memoir From Here to Half Moon Bay in just 30 days — a raw, personal account of adoption, abuse, and resilience inspired by a letter he wrote to his birth parents. Premier Guide Miami sat down with Wood ahead of the Hennessey-sponsored launch event to discuss fear, self-publishing, and why the pen is the biggest weapon in the world.
Bravo's Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel sat down with Premier Guide Miami to talk about her new docu-series "Bethenny Gets Married?", her departure from the Housewives franchise, balancing motherhood and career, her Skinnygirl empire, and why she has nothing left to say to Jill Zarin.
NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino has been a brand ambassador for Fort Lauderdale's Levinson Jewelers for over 25 years. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton caught up with him at the Ultimate Watch Fair, where Levinson showcased timepieces from Franck Muller, IWC, Piaget, Panerai, and Bvlgari — and where Dan revealed that his money clip is a double elastic band from the broccoli section of the supermarket.
Michaelangelo L'Acqua — who has produced runway music for Tom Ford, Gucci, and other luxury houses for over 15 years, and collaborated with Natalie Cole, Nas, and Will.i.am — was tapped by the W Hotel as their first-ever Global Music Director. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton sat down with him at the W Fort Lauderdale to discuss his debut album "Symmetry," the Symmetry Live and Spin Series, and his plans for W Hotel music worldwide.
Australian guitarist Jedd Hughes and Kansas singer-songwriter Sarah Buxton — who has collaborated with Keith Urban, Martina McBride, and Kenny Rogers — finally joined forces as the duo Buxton Hughes after Sarah's record label closed. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton met them backstage at the Country Throwdown Tour in West Palm Beach.
Tyler Reeve — the independent country singer from Mobile, Alabama who delivers over 200 shows a year — joined the Country Throwdown Tour and brought his barbecue pit along for the ride. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton caught up with him in West Palm Beach to talk grassroots music, life on the road, and why the fans keep him going.
Emily West — the Capitol Records singer-songwriter who recorded "Blue Sky" with Keith Urban and won $25,000 for charity on Celebrity Apprentice — spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton at the Country Throwdown Tour in West Palm Beach about her Patsy Cline obsession, her debut album, and why emotional authenticity matters more to her than vocal perfection.
Walker Hayes — the Mobile, Alabama singer-songwriter signed to Capitol Records — sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton at the Country Throwdown Tour in West Palm Beach. He talked about his love of songwriting, his collaboration with Keith Urban on "Blue Sky," his influences, and why providing for his wife and three children is the engine behind everything he does.
The Eli Young Band — four college friends from the University of North Texas who have been playing together for nine years — sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton at the Country Throwdown Tour in West Palm Beach. They shared how their fans turned "Guinevere" into a radio single without any marketing team involvement, and what it means to keep a band together through friendship first.
Local jam band The Heavy Pets resurfaced after time in California recording their new album — a more vocal-driven, tightly arranged evolution of their folk, progressive rock, reggae, and funk sound. Blues Traveler's John Popper made a special guest appearance on the release. Premier Guide Miami caught up with the five-piece at their Fort Lauderdale release party.
Little Steven Van Zandt — founding member and guitarist of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, host of Little Steven's Underground Garage, and Silvio Dante on The Sopranos — spoke with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about his new international music platform Fuzztopia, designed to help emerging artists across all 53 genres of music get discovered and manage their careers.
Mighty Max Weinberg — former bandleader for the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and drummer for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band — sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton at the Seminole Hard Rock Resort in Hollywood, Florida, where he came out to support his longtime friend and bandmate Clarence Clemons at the Clarence Clemons Classic Gala and Auction.
Clarence "The Big Man" Clemons, the legendary saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, returned to the stage after spinal surgery and double knee replacement to host his final Clarence Clemons Classic Gala and Auction at Hard Rock Live in Fort Lauderdale — raising funds for Home Safe, a children's charity for abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with him backstage.
Carmindy Bowyer, the beloved beauty expert from TLC's What Not to Wear, visited Miami to promote her newest book Crazy Busy Beautiful: Beauty Secrets for Getting Gorgeous Fast and her new Sally Hansen Natural Beauty line. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton caught up with her on beauty, sunscreen, and her 5-Minute Face technique.
Photographer and America's Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker served as spokesperson for the Humane Society's Chefs for Seals campaign in Miami's Design District, where more than 70 restaurants joined forces to push for a ban on Canada's commercial seal hunt. Premier Guide Miami spoke with him at the Moore Building about his lifelong commitment to the cause.
Miami couple Cristina and Jorge planned a $320,000 Floribbean-themed wedding at the National Hotel on South Beach — complete with 14 kinds of flowers from around the world, a custom martini luge, fireworks, and an 8-tier wedding cake. Their celebration was featured on WeTv's Platinum Weddings series. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton sits down with Cristina to relive the day.
Born and raised on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, Kristin Frazer studied fashion design at the International Academy of Design & Technology and interned at Carolina Herrera and BCBG Max Azria before launching Trefle — a timeless women's swimwear line named for her late grandmother. Premier Guide Miami spoke with her after her debut at Miami International Fashion Week.
Fine art and fashion photographer Erik Madigan Heck — whose work has appeared alongside Helmut Lang, Valentino Garavani, Christian Lacroix, and Jean Paul Gaultier — partnered with Acura to showcase his photography alongside the 2010 ZDX across seven US cities. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton met him at the Miami launch.
South Florida travel agent Beverly Rother is one of only 76 agents in the US selected by Virgin Galactic to sell suborbital space flights — at $200,000 a seat. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton speaks with her about the SpaceShipTwo unveiling, what the package includes, and why she believes space tourism will change aviation forever.
Miami Beach luxury real estate specialist Alex Shay has been in the business for over 20 years, working with hedge fund managers, surgeons, and some of the wealthiest buyers in the world. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton speaks with him about the toughest market of his career — and why he still says now is the best time to buy.
Bravo's Millionaire Matchmaker returned for a new season, and Premier Guide Miami caught up with Destin Pfaff — the club's COO and the man who makes it all happen behind the scenes. He talks about his new baby Sin Halo, his engagement to Rachel Federoff, his film projects, and the best advice he can offer single people.
NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis — the Pittsburgh Steeler who received the key to the City of Detroit for his role in Super Bowl XL — was in Miami for Super Bowl XLIV and the grand opening of Haimov Jewelers' South Florida showroom. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton caught up with him.
Miami-based plastic surgeon Dr. Roger Khouri has perfected fat grafting — a technique that transfers fat from the body to reconstruct breasts lost to cancer, with no incisions, no implants, and natural sensation. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton speaks with him ahead of his international symposium bringing 200 surgeons to Miami.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2009 drew more than 42,000 visitors and was hailed as a bounce-back year. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton sits down with Matti Herrera Bower, Mayor of Miami Beach, to discuss the fair's economic impact, the city's role in making it happen, and why Miami Beach has never once cut its arts budget.
In an exclusive interview with Premier Guide Miami, Sir Richard Branson, Founder and President of Virgin Group, and David Cush, President and CEO of Virgin America, discuss the airline's groundbreaking green initiatives, algae-based fuel research, touch-screen cabins, and the new Fort Lauderdale route. By Daedrian McNaughton.
Heiress, style icon, designer, filmmaker, and perfumer Daphne Guinness collaborated with her close friend David LaChapelle for the exclusive Maybach Zeppelin unveiling at Art Basel Miami Beach 2009. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton was there for the spectacular entrance.
In the Cave of Wonders at the F Factory in Miami's Design District, San Francisco-based Neon Monsters brings one-eyed monsters, glowing resin tree-stump tables, and limited-edition vinyl toys to Art Basel. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton visits co-founder John Crowe.
Internationally renowned photographer David LaChapelle collaborated with Maybach to unveil the limited-edition Zeppelin at Art Basel Miami Beach 2009. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton speaks with Patrick Marinoff, Global Brand Manager, about the partnership, the provocative imagery, and Maybach's deep commitment to mentoring emerging artists.
London-born, New York-based menswear designer Duncan Quinn brings his bespoke suits, a vintage Maserati, rare Ducati motorcycles, and a full-size croquet pitch to Miami's Design District for Art Basel. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton joins him for a cocktail on the croquet lawn.
UBS has been the main sponsor of Art Basel Miami Beach since its launch in 2002. This year, amid the global financial crisis, the firm is scaling back lavish parties in favor of intimate client dinners — but remains firmly committed to the fair. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton speaks with James D. Price, Head of Wealth Management Advisor Group Americas.
Miami native and former Tory Burch accessories designer Katherine Fleming returns home for Art Basel with a pop-up shop at the F Factory in the Design District — and a one-of-a-kind project: 17 python Jane clutches transformed into works of art by Miami artists, auctioned on eBay to benefit the Bas Fisher Invitational. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton sat down with her.
New works by David LaChapelle titled "Cars and Money" were presented at the Wolfgang Roth and Partners FineArt Gallery during Art Basel Miami Beach 2009. International curator Reiner Opoku speaks with Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about crashed cars, negative currency, and what it all says about our economy.
As Art Basel descends on Miami, the Art Center/South Florida opens its Lincoln Road doors to Primary Flight — an underground street art movement bringing Shepard Fairey, Ron English, and others indoors for a museum-quality exhibition. Executive Director Jeremy Chestler talks to Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about graffiti, legitimacy, and the renaissance of Wynwood.
Two-time CMA Musician of the Year, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, Mac McAnally talks to Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton about writing six number-one songs, touring with the coolest man alive, and why music turns life's worst moments into something positive.
Julian Marley — son of the Legendary Bob Marley, self-taught roots reggae musician — sat down with Premier Guide Miami’s Daedrian McNaughton ahead of the final stop of his Awake Tour at the Adrienne Arsht Center, joined by brothers Stephen and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley.
Festivals of Speed Miami roars onto the lawns of Bayfront Park with an exclusive lineup of the world's finest exotic cars, motorcycles, aircraft, yachts and luxury lifestyle products — all benefiting the Injured Officers Assistance Fund. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton tracked down founder Joe Sabatini at the Epic Marina.
Emmy Award-winning comedian, author, actress, playwright, television host, fashion commentator, and Celebrity Apprentice winner Joan Rivers brings her stand-up to the Adrienne Arsht Center. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton sat down with the icon — and laughed from introduction to end.
Harvard political philosopher Michael J. Sandel — whose "Justice" course is one of the most attended in the university's history — visits Books & Books in Coral Gables to read from his new book. Premier Guide Miami's Marie-Junie Pierre sat down with him to discuss healthcare, same-sex marriage, and the moral foundations of American political life.
The rarest of exotic cars — the Koenigsegg CCXR, a $1.4 million, 1,018-horsepower, 254-mph supercar running on algae-based bio fuel — makes its Miami debut at Festivals of Speed. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton sat down with Kim Pemberton, Director of Marketing for North America.
At the 26th annual Miami Book Fair International, Premier Guide Miami's Jennifer Hebert caught up with Arva Moore Parks — lifelong Miami resident, Emmy Award-winning historian, and author of Miami, the Magic City — to talk preservation, the city's cultural evolution, and why a sense of history is essential to a sense of place.
VH1's "You Ought to Know Artist" Laura Izibor drops in on Miami for the Downtown Concert Series at Bayfront Park's Tina Hills Pavilion. Premier Guide Miami's Yetunde Taiwo sat down with the Ireland-bred singer-songwriter at the Hilton Hotel — and found the girl next door you simply had to have as a friend.
The Miami International Wine Fair drew more than 6,700 attendees and showcased over 1,500 wines from 20 countries — a remarkable achievement in a year of economic downturn. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton sat down with co-founder David Bernard to discuss Florida's booming wine culture and what's ahead for the fair.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show celebrated its golden 50th anniversary with the debut of the Bertram 511 — a $1.2 million sports fishing yacht with a 360-degree forward windshield and amenities akin to a high-end residence. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton sat down with Bertram's President and COO Michael Myers.
In 2009, PGM's Kristin Philippi caught up with Australian comedian Caroline Reid — better known as her alter-ego Pam Ann — ahead of two nights on Lincoln Road. The show was outrageous. The interview holds up.
ELLE Creative Director Joe Zee — the talent behind campaigns for Banana Republic, DKNY, Kenneth Cole and Oscar de la Renta — stops by the Valentino Boutique at Bal Harbour Shops for a charity evening benefiting Holtz Children's Hospital. Premier Guide Miami's Marie-Junie Pierre gets up close and personal.
Market America founders JR and Loren Ridinger announce Eva Longoria Parker as honorary chair for the inaugural Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup Miami — a unique fundraising event benefiting Jackson Memorial Foundation, Holtz Children's Hospital, and the International Kids Fund. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton sat down with them at the Eden Roc Renaissance.
Colombian-American television personality and restaurateur Ingrid Hoffman — host of Food Network's Simply Delicioso — talks to Premier Guide Miami's Marie-Junie Pierre about her culinary roots, her philanthropic work with Amigos for Kids, and her upcoming cookware line launching on HSN.
Entrepreneur Russell Simmons brought his Spring 2010 Argyleculture collection to Eden Rock Hotel during Miami Fashion Week on October 14, 2009 — drawing a crowd of over 700 — and sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Marie-Junie Pierre to discuss the inspiration behind the line.
Miami-based architect Allan T. Shulman — founder of Shulman Architect, P.A. and author of Miami Modern Metropolis — sat down with Premier Guide Miami's Marie-Junie Pierre at the Bass Museum of Art on October 14, 2009, to discuss his new book, preservation work, and the SoHo Beach House project.
Dominican-born Miami International University student Valerie Cabrera won the FUNKSHION Fashion Week T-shirt design contest with a concept celebrating the "True Taste of the Caribbean." Premier Guide Miami's Marie-Junie Pierre sat down with her at the Setai Hotel on the night her design was unveiled.
FUNKSHION Fashion Week Miami officially kicked off at the Setai Hotel with the presence of honored guest Kuten La — Buddhist monk, State Oracle of Tibet, and Deputy Minister of the Government in Tibet in Exile. Premier Guide Miami's Marie-Junie Pierre sat down with him after a remarkable evening of blessings and Tibetan fashion.
Elle Magazine celebrated South Florida's most fashionable women at its Personal Style Awards show at Bal Harbour Shops. Premier Guide Miami's Marie-Junie Pierre sat down with event host and ELLE Executive Accessories Editor Kate Davidson-Hudson to talk trends, honorees, and what personal style really means.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright visits Judea Temple in Coral Gables to discuss her new memoir Read My Pins — the story of her famous diplomatic pin collection — and shares her candid views on bipartisanship, President Obama, and the restoration of America's global image.
The "Demon Dog of American Crime Fiction" visits Books & Books in Coral Gables for a reading and signing of his new novel Blood's A Rover. Premier Guide Miami's Marie-Junie Pierre sits down with James Ellroy to discuss crime, politics, history, and his upcoming memoir The Hilliker Curse.
Fresh off throwing the first pitch at Landshark Stadium, Grammy-winning dancehall superstar Sean Paul sits down with Premier Guide Miami's Marie-Junie Pierre to talk his new album Imperial Blaze, his swimming roots, and mentoring the next generation of Jamaican artists.
September 24, 2009. PGM's Marie-Junie Pierre sat down with Chef Bernard Matz at the Books & Books Café on Lincoln Road — the restaurant he co-created with bookstore owner Mitchell Kaplan in 2004. He talked about Wet Paint Café, Douglas Rodriguez, Bernie's Kitchen, and why hands-on experience beats culinary school.
Filmmaker and Vanity Fair correspondent Matt Tyrnauer visits Miami International Fashion Week to discuss his documentary on the final two years of Valentino Garavani's legendary career — and what it means to capture the end of a fashion era.
In an exclusive interview, Premier Guide Miami sits down with Brigadier General Donald L. Rutherford — Army chaplain, priest, and 32-year military veteran — to discuss his first visit to Miami during Hurricane Andrew and the enduring resilience of the city's people.
Filmmaker and novelist Alberto Ferreras visits Miami for the launch of his debut novel "B as in Beauty" at the Epic Hotel. Premier Guide Miami catches up with him poolside to talk self-esteem, Fellini, and the story's journey from screenplay to bestseller.
Celebrity hairstylist Kim Vo — who has worked with Madonna, Kate Hudson, and Britney Spears — sits down with Premier Guide Miami to discuss his organic hair care line, his multicultural roots, and what it really takes to succeed in the glamour industry.
Premier Guide Miami's Marie-Junie Pierre sits down with Chef Bernard Matz outside his breezy Lincoln Road café — the beloved fusion of bookstore and restaurant he co-created with Mitchell Kaplan — to talk culinary roots, self-taught mastery, and what it really takes to succeed in the kitchen.
Premier Guide Miami's Veronika Pozmentier sits down with Victor G. Harvey Sr. — Chairman and CEO of V.Georgio World Brands — at the grand V.Georgio Vodka celebration at the Fontainebleau Hotel, where the entrepreneur opens up about luxury, legacy, and his ambition to be number one in the premier spirits market.
Project Runway's youngest winner brings his signature flair to beauty — Premier Guide Miami catches up with Christian Siriano at the Lincoln Road Victoria's Secret launch event for his new makeup line, endorsed by supermodel Adriana Lima.
As Bravo's Miami Social wraps its first season, Premier Guide Miami sits down with real estate powerhouse and cast member Katrina Campins — on business, branding, Donald Trump, and what comes next.
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