October 17, 2020  

musicconnection.com – “CONCERTS IN YOUR CAR” WITH DJ SNOOPADELIC AKA SNOOP DOGG

CBF Productions created their Concerts In Your Car series experience to complement these interesting times that we’re all living in.

California’s first, “in your car,” social distancing live event series featured a unique circular stage with massive video monitors and a state-of-the-art sound system assisting DJ Snoopadelic do his thing. Attendees were given a theatre, in the round experience, with the ability to adjust sound levels through their car radio. They also had the ability to see and interact with one another with the download of a Zoom link for a more connected crowd experience.

DJ Snoopadelic aka Snoop Dogg played an hour or so worth of hits of his own to hits from other musicians and artists that he genuinely has love for. Snoop engaged with the crowd periodically during his set, and the crowd always responded enthusiastically.

Full article here: https://www.musicconnection.com/concerts-in-your-car-with-dj-snoopadelic-aka-snoop-dogg/

October 17, 2020  

screenpicks.com – Tom Habeeb on New Dog Series To The Rescue

The new docu-series To The Rescue features veteran TV producer-personality Tommy Habeeb, best known as the original host of the long-running syndicated series Cheaters, as he shares the astonishing story of dogs and the humans who rescue them.

Each episode follows stories that intertwine the work of animal rescue organizations, municipal animal shelters, transporters, behaviorists and foster families to reveal what it really takes to help the most at-risk dogs find their forever families.

Habeeb, who founded his own dog rescue organization, Forever Family Rescue Foundation, explains “Each of their stories is only a small piece of the puzzle, but together, these amazing tales of hope and redemption show us that there’s no wrong way to come to the rescue.”

Full article here: http://screenpicks.com/articles/207-Tom%20Habeeb%20on%20New%20Dog%20Series%20%3Ci%3ETo%20The%20Rescue%3C/i%3E

October 16, 2020  

hollywoodsoapbox.com – INTERVIEW: Shelter dogs are main focus of new show ‘To the Rescue’

Tommy Habeeb, who has been involved in the TV industry for a number of years, now wants to give back. He has been a longtime advocate for dogs in shelters and the power of adoption, and now he’s taking his love for canines on a national scale with the new syndicated show To the Rescue.

The series, which follows the challenges and triumphs of shelter dogs, will premiere Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in more than 200 markets across the United States. The show highlights the hard work of shelter staff members across the country and the kind people who foster and adopt dogs that are in great need of help. Of course, the pooches steal the show.

Full article here: http://screenpicks.com/articles/207-Tom%20Habeeb%20on%20New%20Dog%20Series%20%3Ci%3ETo%20The%20Rescue%3C/i%3E

October 15, 2020  

latimes.com – Get outside! Eight ways to experience art, music, theater and history IRL

Tired of just streaming shows at home? Here are some walking tours, outdoor concerts and theater staged in a parking lot — eight ways to get an in-person, if socially distanced, IRL experience.

“Bob Eubanks Backstage With the Beatles!”
The former deejay, game-show host and concert promoter takes a nostalgic look at the Fab Four as part of the “Concerts in Your Car” series. Beatles tribute band Ticket to Ride also is featured. Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. 7 p.m. Saturday. $49-$169 per car. eventbrite.com

Full article here: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-10-15/things-to-do-fall-art-culture-irl-walking-tours-music

October 15, 2020  

AuthorityMagazine.com – Young Social Impact Heroes: Why and How Author Makaila Nichols Decided To Change Our World

Aspart of my series about young people who are making an important social impact”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Makaila Nichols.

At age 22, Makaila Nichols is a best-selling author of “Blatantly Honest: Normal Teen, Abnormal Life.” In her book, she shares her personal struggles with issues teens may encounter such as: bullying, body image, sexual assault, peer pressure and more. To meet the needs of her younger audience, she has also created two children’s coloring books focused on anti-bullying and positive body image: “Buddies Don’t Bully” and “Every Body is Beautiful.” Thanks to generous sponsors from Central Florida, Makaila and her sponsors have donated over 10,000 coloring books to over 18 elementary schools.

To reach an even larger audience, Makaila has developed a YouTube & podcast channel that focuses on changing the stigmas behind teen social issues. She is able to accomplish this by chatting with celebrities, influencers and experts about their own struggles and triumphs. Makaila also shares her story in person. She travels the country to speak to elementary, middle and high school students about bullying, body image, sexual assault, mental health and suicide prevention. Aside from working with the youth, she also hosts events to provide insight for parents, teachers, organizations and more.

Full article here: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/young-social-impact-heroes-why-and-how-author-makaila-nichols-decided-to-change-our-world-1aa83bacf950