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Gary has been hard at work in the studio and is proud to announce his newest album, “Trust.”  You will find a number of great tracks on this cd by going to CD Baby .  There you can download a song, or the entire album.  However, if you want a physical cd you can also find it on CD Baby. 

Also, if you’re in the Los Angeles area, round out your Labor Day weekend on Monday night with a show by Gary.  Here’s the information:

Date: September 6, 2010

Time: 9:30 pm

Venue: Lucy’s

10149 Riverside Drive

Toluca Lake, California 91602

818.763.5200

Cost: $5.00

Age: 21+

NBC just notified us about a great contest where you could win a trip for two to New York City from September 20 – 22!  Here’s what the prize includes:

All expense paid trip for two with transportation.

Romantic Dinner for Two.

Pampered Hotel Stay with Spa Services and Other Amenities.

Private In-Room Screening of Undercovers in a Swanky Hotel.

Go to http://www.nbc.com/undercovers/sweepstakes/ to enter.  The contest runs now through September 7th.  It hasn’t been officially announced yet, so jump on in!

Get ready for it! The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards are arriving shortly.  For the first time in Grammy history, we are going to bring you a special red carpet LIVE Webcast, Sunday August 29th at 4:00p PST/7:00p EST! 

Get ready to be on the red carpet! You’ll feel as though you’re right on the red carpet as Feeling the Vibe gives you an exclusive look into behind the scenes moments. Experience all the red carpet excitement with a one-hour live event that will capture un-interrupted glitz and glamour as celebrities arrive and are interviewed as they walk down the red carpet of the star-studded event in Los Angeles Fans from around the world can experience the event first-hand and interact by posting comments and questions. 

Watch here!!

We have the fall/holiday movie preview for you!  Touchstone pictures presents “You Again.”  Kristen Bell stars in this crazy comedy alongside Jamie Lee Curtis who plays her mom.  Marni (Kristen Bell) is a successful PR executive who travels back home for her brother’s wedding, only to learn that he is marrying her arch nemesis (Odette Yustman).  Things prove to get worse when the bride’s jet setting aunt meet Marni’s mother, who also happen to be high school rivals.  Sit back and enjoy watching this delightful comedy that shows rivals don’t always last forever. 

Movie Details:

Title: You Again

Cast: Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Odette Yustman, Kristin Chenoweth, Betty White

Rating: PG

You Again hits theaters September 24, 2010!

John Stamos recently came off a huge birthday celebration Beach Boys style at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California.  He said he had over 40 guests including his mother, sisters,  former “Full House” costars Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, and Jodi Sweetin.  What a kick off as he moves on to his next project, a recurring guest star role on Fox’s hit, “Glee” as a dentist, however he claims his hands are too big to be a dentist.. Watch the video interview below for more:

ABC Family invites you to watch Friday Night Lights from the very beginning (first episode) starting this September!  The series premieres Tuesday, September 7th (6:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT).  Minka Kelly who stars in the popular series is pictured above ( side note: Derek Jeter’s fiance).  All your favorite stars are back and ready to hit the screen this fall, so catch it from the very beginning.  Be sure to tune in!

MGM Grand, the well known hotel and resort from Las Vegas is now on the east coast. It is in Connecticut, to be exact, up near the Rhode Island / Massachusetts / Connecticut border right next to the popular Foxwoods Casino (http://www.mgmatfoxwoods.com ).  It sits on a very picturesque part of the countryside in Mashantucket, Connecticut.  One great feature of this hotel is that you can walk from MGM to Foxwoods without having to step foot outside (helps in those cold winters!).

We arrived in the evening to the MGM and were met by a number of valets outside and a large circular lobby inside.  Let’s take a look at the MGM and see, does it live up to its name and should you check it out?

The Lobby: When you enter, the lobby is very dramatic. It’s a good spot for some pictures. Unfortunately, when we checked in, the staff was quite disorganized and not clear in explaining how to use the facilities. We wish they were more attentive and polished.
　

The Rooms: The rooms are a nice size, not too big, not too small. They offer a mini bar section with food and drinks. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms are somewhat spa like with a modern appeal which we liked! Oddly, it seemed as if the doors to the rooms were somewhat older (strange since the MGM is pretty new?) or perhaps just not properly shaped?  We had a hard time opening and closing it.  If you are on a high floor, look out the window. It’s a pretty view.
The Theater: 4,000 seat theater is new and clean. The seats are comfortable and the sound system is loud and crisp.

Restaurants/Clubs: If you are looking for nightlife, they have a couple clubs to pick from, some smaller and also ones on a larger scale. If you’re there on a Friday or Saturday night, be ready for there to be lines outside the doors late at night. Many choices of restaurants inside as well to pick from. The marketplace offers a fun casual dining atmosphere with a few different food options to choose from with American/ gril style, Italian, Asian, and more.  Most everyone can find something they like in there. 

The Pool / Spa: The spa is on a floor all its own. You enter a tranquil environment when you walk through the glass doors leading to the spa. They offer various spa treatments and facials. The indoor pool is right behind the front desk of the spa, offering a very calm and relaxing environment. Outside the windows of the spa, there is a great view of the big outdoor pool. On this particular day the sun was shining bright so the pool looked quite inviting. However, if you are looking to do a lot of swimming, this pool is only a wading pool since it doesn’t go any deeper than 3 feet.

The elevators/conceirge: At a certain time of the night, there is a security guard standing outside the hotel elevator area checking for keys. This gives the guests a sense of security which we liked. The concierge area is comfortable and relaxed with plenty of cushioned seats and couches. 

The price: Depending upon what day your reservation is, this hotel can range from $199 – $500 per night.

Since MGM and Foxwoods are connected we were rarely left without something to do.  Of course, since it is a casino, it is best if you are 21 years of age or older so you can have access to everything.  However, if you need to bring someone under 21 there are also other areas to go to for all ages.  You can take a nice long walk and even enjoy some gelato as you cross over from MGM to Foxwoods.  Try it, even if for just one night, you can have a fun getaway.

Jada is announcing the pre-release of their new single, “This Party’s on Fire,”  written by Rio! You can purchase the pre-release by going to www.jadamusic.com .

After months of intense competition, Feeling the Vibe Magazine’s FTV Star contest is over and the winner has been chosen, by you!  Not to be left without controversy, the contest in the final round ran into some issues regarding poll problems leading to a repeated round with a new voting system.  Everyones patience was very much appreciated as we handled the situation alerting both contestants to the changes.  The vote count was taken very seriously and after repeat counts, with a close vote between Shaye and Hannah Noelle, your two finalists, the winner and FTV Star is….

Hannah Noelle!

Congratulations!!

   We would like to congratulate both contestants as they worked extremely hard to reach the finale, it wasn’t an easy road.  The competition started off with 30+ talented contestants and came down to these two very talented girls.  Watch for a special feature on Hannah Noelle in Feeling the Vibe Magazine.  We thank you all for making this singing competition such a huge success!

Sincerely,

Kristen, Diana, & the FTV Team

We all admired her awesome fashion sense, powerhouse voice, and loved her in MTV’s Newlyweds.  Jessica Simpson may be coming back to tv!  Word has it that Jessica and her management have met with Idol producers to be considered as a possible judge when the reality show comes back for it’s 10th season. 

The former producer of Idol, Nigel Lythgoe is set to come back for the show’s next season.  He has been quoted as saying that he is in fact in favor of creating a whole new panel of judges.  Also up for the spots are Justin Timberlake and Elton John.