Support our #entrepreneurs: Meet Maryellen Nugent-Lee of 2PR Chicks LLC, a Public Relations firm (Updated)

Introduction Of course, my blog is primarily about the entertainment industry. I know that public relations plays a very important role. We are all familiar with controversies revolving around a celebrity or a movie. That is where public relations (PR) comes in to pave over the rough spots. My dear friend Maryellen Nugent-Lee is Co-founder and … More Support our #entrepreneurs: Meet Maryellen Nugent-Lee of 2PR Chicks LLC, a Public Relations firm (Updated)

Alan’s News Brief, July 15, 2017 (Updated)

Here is some recent news about my connections. Please check out these projects and follow the creatives behind them. Danielle Earle  of PL Entertainment and Tori V. from 14th & B Productions, are producing “Mighty Voices,” a live production dedicated to the celebration of true intersectional feminism through poetry, song, dance, and storytelling. One more exciting bit of … More Alan’s News Brief, July 15, 2017 (Updated)

Blake’s LGBT Community Member Highlight Featuring Danielle Earle

Originally posted on Blake Everstone:
Meet Danielle Earle, Filmmaker Extraordinaire. She is the owner of her own production company PL Entertainment, LLC and is the Producer, Director and Writer of the LA Award Winning Series “Brooklyn Is In Love”. See links to many of her productions at the end of this article. Name: Danielle Earle  Nickname:…

Alan’s News Brief, June 17, 2017 (Updated)

Here is some recent news about my connections. Please check out these projects and follow the creative behind them. Years ago I was a funder for filmmaker Charles Clemmons’ “Dance High”.  The series about a dance competition in a high school, was recently released.  C2 Entertainment is his company.  I am executive producer of “Dance High”.  View the trailer. The … More Alan’s News Brief, June 17, 2017 (Updated)

Support our #filmmakers: Jolie East-Miji’s “B-City” Second Season: All About the Casting Call (Updated)

Introduction On June 11, 2017, there was a casting call for the second season of Jolie East-Miji’s webseries “B-City”. The purpose was to audition actors that were not part of the first season. A casting call is one element of pre-production. According to Production for TV and New Media, there are two major ways to … More Support our #filmmakers: Jolie East-Miji’s “B-City” Second Season: All About the Casting Call (Updated)

Support our #entrepreneurs: Meet Tiara Williams (Updated)

Introduction Tiara KJ Williams is an entrepreneur, the creator of The Reel Network, a media and production company. The goal of The Reel Network is to create content, develop talent, find opportunities for African American performers, and cast (dancers, singers, actors) projects. She is Ms. Black Hollywood! I have been with her from the beginning … More Support our #entrepreneurs: Meet Tiara Williams (Updated)

Support our #musicalProfessionals: Meet Jazzzelle (Updated)

Introduction Jazzzelle is a music professional and a singer. She performs in concerts, musicals, and in theatre all over the country. She also hosts and MCs events.  I initially connected with Jazzzelle through Periscope and was pleased to find out she lives in the same area I do, the Washington, DC area! Jazzzelle tells me I … More Support our #musicalProfessionals: Meet Jazzzelle (Updated)

Support our #filmmakers: Meet Kimia’ Workman

Introduction On May 28, 2017, I attended TruTalent Creative Works Presents: Shock Nation Web Series Release Party. I first connected with Kimia’ Workman during the filming of Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage”. Kimia’ is an actress in live theatre, screen, and television, who has appeared in webseries, Indie films, and “re-enactment” shows on TV. She formed … More Support our #filmmakers: Meet Kimia’ Workman

Alan’s News Brief, May 12, 2017 (Updated)

Here is some recent news about my connections. Shumerria Harris has a new website #ActorsLife. In addition her series, also called “#ActorsLife”, can be viewed online at 6pm ET Tuesdays Channel 004 – CnB Network. Katie Mack is appearing in the off-Broadway play “The Girls of Summer”, by Layon Gray, in Trenton, NJ and New … More Alan’s News Brief, May 12, 2017 (Updated)