JAMES BROWN may have gone down in history as the hardest working man in show business, but Donnell Rawlings seems to have picked up the mantle from the music icon. More than 30 years after first taking the stage for a life in comedy, Rawlings has steadily built a career that includes television, movies and a highly lauded podcast. A life in entertainment wasn’t always a given, however. Born in Washington D.C., and raised in Alexandra, Va., after high school Rawlings joined the Air Force, where he was stationed in Korea. When he returned home, he found himself leading a security team for five ..read more

HERE’S NO WAY IN HELL you can have a chat with Michael Bublé and not conclude that he’s as authentic and engaging off stage as he is on stage. Many of us have enjoyed Michael’s dynamic career over his 20-plus years as one of the most popular entertainers of this generation. Of course, we know he’s revered for being the keeper of the flame for the Great American Songbook, and that’s just the starting point. Michael has sold over 75 million albums, received five Grammy Awards and created six multi-platinum albums. His Christmas album streams in the millions each year—he’s become as synonymous ..read more

She had our attention back when she was 12 years old and throwing shade at Chris Tucker from under a side-slung baseball cap in the 90s hit Friday. She had it again at 14 when she took on Samuel L. Jackson in the acclaimed indie drama Eve’s Bayou. Her recent roles as charmingly awkward Camille in Harlem and Darla, the purple-clad accidental superhero in Shazam! Fury of the Gods have officially cemented her star power. So what character is there left to play? According to Meagan, the best is yet to come. Her latest venture—launching a signature vodka in collaboration with St. Royale— takes her ..read more

JOE MANTEGNA HAS BEEN AT THE ACTING GAME FOR A LONG TIME. He started his career in the theater back in the late 1960s and is most well-known to film and TV buffs as Joey Zasa in Godfather III, the voice of Fat Tony in The Simpsons, Dean Martin in The Rat Pack and since 2007, as FBI Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi in Criminal Minds. But when it comes to the tequila business, Joe is a newcomer—and a passionate and knowledgeable one at that.  Earlier this year, Joe became co-owner of Señor Rio, a brand of small batch tequila that got its start in Gilbert, Ariz., in 2009. Founded by De ..read more

I’LL NEVER FORGET the moment I heard about Jeremy Renner’s accident. It was New Year’s Day 2023, and a news alert popped up on my phone stating the acclaimed actor and star of many of my favorite films and series had been severely injured when he’d been run over by a gigantic snowplow. At that point, no one knew if he would survive. He was in critical condition in a California hospital with massive injuries. I was stunned and saddened, imagining that if he even survived, his career as an Oscar nominated actor was over. Fast forward eight months later, and I’m sitting across from Jeremy in a ..read more

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE PAST TO PRESENT, FOUR ROSES HAS LOVE IN ITS STORY FOUR ROSES IT STARTED AS A LOVE STORY. It later became immortalized as an expertly distilled bourbon, but before that it was a young man honoring his beloved. In the mid-nineteenth century, a gentleman by the name of Paul Jones Jr. fell deeply in love with a beautiful Southern Belle. The legend says that when Jones asked for her hand in marriage, she replied that if her answer was “yes,” she would arrive at an upcoming ball wearing a rose corsage. On the big night, Jones watched as the woman he loved entered the ballr ..read more

The Dominican Republic shares its tropical beaches, gorgeous valleys, mountains that peak majestically skyward and farmlands with the world. The tobacco fields of the Dominican Republic have given birth to some of the world’s most revered cigars in the history of cigar making. Established in 1903, La Aurora is the country’s original and oldest cigar manufacturer. Their pristine factory, lush tobacco fields, meticulous tobacco barn and aging rooms are representative of the company’s commitment to maintaining its standard as a leader in the premium cigar world. We are fortunate that La Aurora c ..read more

It’s tough to imagine a man with verve, sophistication and panache like James Bond as a birthday boy, but that’s exactly what he is. In terms of his longevity, he has accomplished something few fictional characters have achieved. In 2023, James Bond as a literary figure turns 70. His movie counterpart turned 60 in 2022.   James Bond shows no sign of slowing down or going anywhere anytime soon. As current Bond actor Daniel Craig prepares to hang up his gun, fans and critics are already guessing who will next take over the role. The James Bond tradition is a long and storied one, and ..read more

Tokyo is a city that thrives on innovation, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of cutting-edge trends. Amid the neon lights in Roppongi, the city’s entertainment district, the Grand Hyatt stands out like a beacon. It’s here, within the quiet luxury of the Maduro, Bar & Jazz Lounge on the Hyatt’s 4th floor, that King Power can be found, rocking his Cuban-link gold chain, DITA shades, and trademark swirl of platinum dreads.   This is King’s playground. His nightly ritual of fine cigars and drinks, chill beats and good company has taken over the space, making for some unforget ..read more

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