Welcome to another edition of eSpot – Interviews on the Go.

eSpot Host Shelia Goss interviews the multi-talented Abiola Abrams. The BET Shorts host has a brand new book – Dare and it’s sure to keep you up turning the pages.To listen to the interview, CLICK HERE.

Double Platinum by Sheila Goss

 Amazon: 5

APOOO: 5

Let The Music Play

Double Platinum by Sheila Goss is a great read; with a mix of everyday personalities and a look inside singers’ lives where we find that every thing that glitters is not gold. 

Parris Mitchell: A once popular songstress, who has been out of the limelight for quite awhile, is set to make a comeback.  Will her old school style work well for today’s crowd? Or will she need some help to boost her career?  While laying low she was trying to mend a broken heart from a previous marriage that was a scam designed to leave her broke and brokenhearted.  Can love find this diva?  Will she be able to trust again?  Dealing with trust issues and lack of self-esteem can Parris pull it together to go Double Platinum?

Casper “CJ the Hitmaker” Johnson: One of the best producers in the music industry is the number one guy to go to who will make you a star.  Creating and tweaking the personas of today’s artist is his best job, but when Casper falls for his latest artist can he separate business from pleasure?

I loved the way Sheila Goss told this story, it was very lively, animated, thrilling and the twists and unsuspecting turns left me delirious wondering what could possibly happen next.  I recommend this to readers of all genres; there is something in here for everyone; mystery, romance, and down-and-dirty erotica.  Kudos to Sheila Goss!  Keep up the good work!

Reviewed by: Cheryl H

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This is the third installment of interviews I’ve done with previous American Idol contestants over the years. Today’s American Idol alumni spotlight is : Constantine.

Constantine – Another American Idol Success

By Shelia M. Goss

 Constantine Maroulis talents were showcased on the CBS soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful.” I’m a fan of the show and didn’t realize until I got the CD, that Constantine was an ex-American Idol contestant. Listeners won’t be disappointed. The track “Girl Like You,” “Everybody Loves,” “Fading into You,” and “So Long,” are my favorite songs on the 12 track CD.

Constantine has been wooing fans on the hit CBS Daytime Soap The Bold and the Beautiful all summer (2007) playing the role as “Constantine.” Fortunatey for fans, Mr. Bell saw Constantine, loved one of his songs and asked him to be on the show. Constantine’s no stranger to acting. He grew up in theater. He was acting long before he made his debut on American Idol a few years ago.

Post-Idol has seen Constantine touring, hosting shows on MTV on Yahoo, starring in plays and on TV. He now has a hit CD with his self-titled CD Constantine. Constantine could have easily gotten with a major label, but decided to release his first solo album independently.

Fans of Constantine should be on the look out for a tour. He says, “I love being on the road. I love meeting new people.”

About his personal life. Constantine says, “I’m not married, but I’m dating and having a good time.”

As the youngest of three, Constantine’s family is behind him 100 percent. “My immediate and extended family have been very supportive,” says Constantine. “The Greek community has been supportive.”

Constantine doesn’t seem to be slowing down. He hasn’t had a vacation since 2000, but he doesn’t mind. With his music and acting, Constantine enjoys both and enjoys being busy as long as he can do one or the other or both.

“Constantine is proof there’s success after Idol. He’s gained a new fan.”

Interview by Shelia M Goss, entertainment writer and author of Double Platinum, Paige’s Web, My Invisible Husband and Roses are thorns, Violets are true (www.sheliagoss.com).

I look forward to seeing this movie. I remember taking my nephew to audition for this film and although we were both disappointed that he didn’t get picked, I’ll so see it just because it was filmed here.

I tell my friends, the only drama I like is what I read and write in between the pages of a book. Knowing that, why do some people still insist on trying to bring drama into my life? I guess they missed out on the mass email

One of two things can happen when someone tries to bring in unneccessary drama. You can squash it right then and there or ignore it. Some folks make it hard to ignore them, so you must face them head on and let them know their type of nonsense won’t be tolerated under no circumstances.  This may cause some discomfort, but it is necessary. Deal with the discomfort now and enjoy “drama-free” atmosphere later.

I hope you all have a drama-free week.

 
Mary J. Blige – No More Drama

Don over at Minus the Bars gets the Blogger of the Week because he posted about one of my all-time favorite artists of all-time…drum roll…PRINCE.

Purple Reign

Check out Lynn Emery’s post on Blogging in Black:

“I think ethnic and regional labels are insulting to writers and really put restrictions on them. People don’t think your work is universal.” James Welch

 FilmReviews2Go with Kandie and Shelia is back. Movie Buffs check out these podcast reviews on First Sunday, Beowulf, This Christmas and I Am Legend.  CLICK HERE to listen.

Eye-candy for the week, courtesy of Adrianne Byrd:

Welcome to another edition of eSpot – Interviews on the Go.

IS NO NOT CLEAR ENOUGH FOR YOU
Be sure to tune in to the interview with Author Angela Menchan as she discusses her passion for writing and her new novel Is No Not Clear Enough For You.  To listen to the interview, CLICK HERE.