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Photography: TXE Actor Finn Wittrock (“American Horror Story”) about starring in the new film “Westhampton,” and serving as an executive producer. It was written and directed by Christian Nilsson. The late four-star U.S. Army general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell once said: “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” This quote applies to Finn Wittrock. “Westhampton” also stars RJ Mitte, Jake Weary, Amy Forsyth, Roxanne Schiebergen, Sam Strike, Chris Gray, Gabrielle Manna, Tovah Feldshuh, Chris Gray, Luke Slattery, Sam Strike, Roxanne Schiebergen, Gabrielle Manna, and Dan Lauria, among others. The synopsis is: Years after leaving his Long Island hometown to chase his dream as a filmmaker, Tom Bell (Finn Wittrock) is down on his luck as a director. Unable to replicate the success of his breakout film, Tom remains haunted by guilt from the high school accident that inspired it. As the black and white 16mm of Tom’s film creates a dreamlike, heightened connection to the past, his return to Westhampton forces him to confront buried secrets, broken relationships, and the past he is trying to rewrite. Watching Finn Wittrock in “Westhampton,” felt like watching quality primetime TV all over again, and he is the film equivalent of Emmy winner Mike Manning (“This is Us,” “Days of Our Lives,” “The Bay” and “Beyond the Gates”). On collaborating with the cast of actors, Wittrock said, “Everyone’s work in this film is incredible!” “Honestly, we became a family with this whole cast. We did it without the creature comforts that you get on most movie sets but that made us all really tight,” he noted. “If you took one person out of this cast or crew, the movie wouldn’t be here. It had just the right amount of people to make it what it is,” he added. On working with filmmaker Christian Nilsson, Wittrock said, “I read the script for the first time back in 2017. Christian Nilsson, the director and screenwriter, had been working on this for a long time, and it was his labor of love for many years, and I could feel that labor of love as I read his script.” “This is a very personal story about a real experience that my character Tom went through, and Christian told me ‘you’re the only guy that can play this part.’ I asked him ‘are you sure?’ he told me ‘yeah’ and I responded ‘all right, I’m in.’ There was no way I could pass on it,” he explained. “This is a beautiful work of art by Christian Nilsson, and it was his brainchild for many years,” he added. On taking on both roles (actor and executive producer), Wittrock remarked, “It’s a challenge that I don’t take lightly.” “I was with this project for a long time. It came together and fell apart a few times for the ridiculous reasons of making a movie these days but when they finally got it together, I was like ‘yes, I’m in’ and I want to be as creative as possible on every front,” he elaborated. On the lessons learned from this screenplay, Wittrock reflected, “When I first read the screenplay, I was drawn to it by sadness.” “There is a sense of redemption that is eventually earned by the fact that he starts out pretty angry at himself and tortured,” he said. “Ultimately, it’s an uplifting tale and a quiet, sensitive story and you don’t always see this slow, quiet pace in a film.” “My character is facing his own demons within the movie, so it’s a little deep,” he added. The movie just had its world premiere on Saturday, June 7th at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City at Village East by Angelika. On being a part of the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, Wittrock said, “It feels really, really awesome. I’ve always loved the Tribeca Film Festival. For many years, as a more struggling actor, I would walk by red carpets like this, and I yearned to be here, so here we are!” “So, it’s really a wonderful, full-circle moment,” he noted. “I feel really excited and really validated. “It’s the little movie that could, and it reassures you that little movies can make a difference.” When asked how he channels the feelings of guilt and trauma in the story, he responded, “I have a hometown in The Berkshires, Massachusetts, that I left when I was young for economic reasons. I would go back every summer and I would go back home. Whenever I left it, it was so hard, and for a young brain, that really hurts.” “That may not be as intense as what this guy went through but that was a way in for me to step into nostalgia, and the feeling you have of your hometown. There’s that inner child in you that won’t let it go,” he added. On working with RJ Mitte, Wittrock expressed, “I can rave about RJ all day every day. RJ essentially became ‘the Mayor of Westhampton’.” “When we were filming it, a lot of the locals were a little concerned about this movie that was being made in their small town, and RJ would talk to them all; RJ would tell them the plot and who was in it, and he re-assured them that it was going to be a big hit,” Wittrock expressed. “RJ really put all the locals at ease, and honestly, because of RJ, by the end of the shoot, the town loved us. At the beginning, not so much,” Wittrock admitted. On filming this indie movie on Long Island, Wittrock stated, “It was really fun! It was beautiful there.” Regarding his definition of the word success, he revealed, “Success means working with great people! That’s really it.” For his fans and supporters, he remarked about “Westhampton,” “I hope they follow it. This movie might be a little slower than they are used to, but it’ll pay off in the end.” “It’s a coming of age story for somebody who has already grown up but there’s something in his psyche that can’t get back this one thing he keeps reliving and emotionally, he is just stunted,” he elaborated. “So, he has to go back to where it all started to find that inner strength and innfer forgiveness to move on with his life,” Wittrock concluded. American track and field running legend Steve Prefontaine once said: “To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift.” Finn Wittrock embodies this wise quote. To learn more about actor and filmmaker Finn Wittrock, follow him on  Instagram , IMDb .

Photo Courtesy of the Australian Firefighters Calendar Australian firefighter Jimmy Morris interviewed by #Powerjournalist Markos Papadatos about being a part of the 2026 Australian Firefighters Calendar, which raises money for various charities. American track and field running legend Steve Prefontaine once said: “To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift.” This quote applies to Jimmy Morris. The Australian Firefighters Calendar is a proud Australian-owned and operated company. Although they are not a charity per se, they have manged to donate over $3.5 million to both animals and humans in need since 1993. On being a part of the 2025 Australian Firefighters Calendar, Morris exclaimed, “It has been amazing! It is such a good experience. The guys are incredible, especially everyone that we train with and work with. I’ve already had some really cool experiences over in the U.S. and I am looking forward to many more to come. I can’t wait!” Morris’ leading man looks are reminiscent of Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons meets Aaron Eckhart meets Ryan McPartlin, and that ought to be taken as a compliment. Morris spoke about the importance of all these philanthropic causes and charitable organization that the Australian Firefighters Calendar supports. “We support some really, really good charities that help out communities, animals, and all sorts of things,” he said. “The Australian Firefighters Calendar has gained popularity massively over the last few years,” he observed. “The money that the calendar is putting towards these charities is really helping them out and knowing that is such a good feeling.” “Not only do I love the work and the lads that I’m working with, but I love the fact that it’s there to help people and create a better world, essentially,” he said. Regarding his daily motivations as a firefighter, he stated, “My main motivation is helping people.” “I’ve had many careers in my lifetime such as commercial diving, concreting, building, and working at bars. I’ve done everything,” he said. On his aha! moment to become a firefighter, Morris shared, “Most recently, I was a commercial diver, and I got lost at sea with another guy; we were lost at sea for two nights,” he revealed. “It was actually an eye-opener for me. It really shaped me and shaped my career, essentially, because this guy really relied on me to help him and save him.” Morris continued, “Through a few of the things that I did and the actions that I took, we ended up getting rescued. So that was the moment I realized that I really liked helping people in heavy situations.” “So, that’s what inspired me to become a firefighter because I love helping people in my community. So far, it has been everything that I’ve wanted,” he expressed. Morris revealed that he “fairly new” to the firefighting profession. “I’ve been doing it for just under two years,” he said. “So, I got hit up for the calendar in my first four months of working on the job, which was a big surprise for me.” “A lot of my friends said, ‘you’re just going for the job to get into the calendar,’ and they made jokes about it, but that was not the reason at all I’m doing this. I’m in the firefighting profession to help people.” For this Australian Firefighters Calendar, he shared that he worked with a couple of exotic animals, which included koalas and “dingoes,” which are the native Australian dogs, as well as horses, puppies, and kittens. “The koalas are very cute and cuddly, but they’ve got massive claws,” he admitted. “So, they actually do hurt a lot when you’re cuddling them because they latch on because they’re used to climbing trees.” On the firefighting brotherhood, he remarked, “Well, we’re all firefighters, so most firefighters are disciplined, and very good blokes and we all have a lot of common interests. I was a bit worried about that when I first started because the firefighters were from all over Australia and they were all different age groups, and I wasn’t sure what it was going to be like, but honestly, we became best mates straight away.” “As soon as we started traveling, we just all hit it off and everyone got along so well and I think that’s what makes Dave so successful in what he does because he is such a good judge of character and he can really read people and if someone’s a bad egg or doesn’t fit in, he’ll notice that straight away,” Morris elaborated. “So far, it has been amazing,” he said about the brotherhood. On working with David Rogers, the director of the Australian Firefighters Calendar, Morris said, “Davis is a great man. He is a very strong character, and I get along very well with him. We’re actually very similar in many ways. So, he’s a great man. He has given me a good opportunity, and he has created an amazing business, and he helps a lot of charities, and he has done a very good job.” Morris has great words about Greek-Australian firefighter Michael “Micky” Galanos. “Mickey is a lot of fun; he’s a legend. I was actually in America with Mickey. When I first met him, he was a bit quiet, and I wasn’t sure, but at the same time, once he comes out, he is very extroverted. So, Mickey is a lot of fun, and he’s a good lad.” Regarding his career-defining moments, he shared, “Obviously, with the boat sinking and getting lost at sea, that was a big moment in my life that shaped me a little bit. I’ve also gained a lot of experience through traveling, life and work, and that led to me to where I am now and what I’m doing, and I just couldn’t be happier.” Regarding his future plans, he stated, “To just keep on working on what I’m doing. Working with the firefighter calendar, working on the job. Yeah, just keep working on my passions, and my skills, and everything I love doing on the side as well. I do a lot of surfing, fishing, and training.” On the title of the current chapter of his life, Morris revealed, “Mindfulness.” “I don’t really have a title, to be honest,” he said. “I am just trying to live every day as it comes, and enjoy the moment,” he explained. When asked about his superpower of choice, he responded, “Well, that’s a very hard one. It would either be to fly, to breathe underwater, or to teleport.” “I would probably teleport, because then you could teleport anywhere anyway, so that’d be pretty cool,” he admitted. On his favorite track and field event, he said, “I love sprinting. I love running but not super long distances. I think I would do a 400 meter sprint or something like that. I was actually very good even though I’m not the tallest guy.” “Also, I was actually very good at high jump at school, surprisingly,” he added. His favorite strokes in swimming are the breaststroke and the freestyle. “While I didn’t really love the breaststroke, I did win a lot of races in school, so that was fun,” he recalled. “I do love spearfishing and freediving.” Regarding his definition of the word success, Morris said, “Success means just living a meaningful life, you know, living with people that you love, doing things that you love every day, loving your job, and loving the people around you.” “Also, having good relationships. I think that’s key,” he underscored. “It doesn’t matter where you are in the world. If you’re not with the right people, then you’re not going to have a good time,” he noted. For his fans and supporters, he expressed, “I mean, I’m super new to all this, so I don’t think I have a very big following or a lot of fans as of yet, but I just want to say, ‘thank you so much.’ I love you all and I appreciate the support, and everyone’s been so friendly and nice to me so far, and it has just made my journey so much easier.” Morris concluded about the 2026 Australian Firefighters Calendar. “I would love to do more covers,” he said with a sweet laugh. “No, just being with the calendar and traveling with the boys and everything, that’s enough for me, you know. I don’t really care what cover I make it on, or where I go,” he clarified. “It’s just the whole experience and being able to travel around and support good causes and things like that. I really like to help people. It’s a great thing,” he acknowledged. Helen Keller once said: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart.” Jimmy Morris embodies this wise quote. To learn more about the Australian Firefighters Calendar, visit its  official website , and follow its  Instagram page .

Photography: Jeremy David Actor Orion Smith spoke with #Powerjournalist Markos Papadatos about starring in the supernatural horror movie “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” where he plays Young Ed (Patrick Wilson played the older version of the character). The movie will be in theaters on September 5th. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a new spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise. On being a part of “The Conjuring,” Smith said, “It was super cool! The whole process from the very beginning was crazy! Going through the audition process and the callback process was intense.” “Then, we went to England and it was a new experience, especially meeting Michael Chaves and Patrick Wilson; it was all incredible things,” he added. On playing Young Ed, he remarked, “I liked how trusting and loving he is, which seems kind of weird for a horror movie. I spoke with Patrick Wilson about the character and all those things. It was such an interesting concept because Lorraine is a clairvoyant, but Ed is not.” “So, there is a lot of trust in Ed with Lorraine. He trusts her and follows her wherever she leads, and I think that is beautiful and a huge aspect of who the character is,” he noted. On working with Patrick Wilson and Madison Lawlor , he said, “Patrick is simply incredible.” Smith continued, “working with Madison was great; she and I met right before the callback. We were the only two people that were called back. In the waiting room, we were already going through the beats of the scenes, we spoke about the characters, and building our relationships. It was pretty much an immediate click.” “Even in the crazy scenes we were there for each other, which was really nice,” he added. On the lessons learned from “The Conjuring” screenplay, he reflected, “I learned that through the worst of it, you can still be a good person. Also, no matter how intense and dark things get, as long as you hold on to the ones that you love, it will be okay.” Regarding his future plans, he shared, “I want to continue pursuing acting. I’ve got a great management team and PR team, and we are all working together. I am looking forward to what the future holds.” “I am also doing material arts now. I can do my own stunts and spinning kicks now, so hopefully, I can do some action movies,” he added. On being an actor in the digital age, he said, “It feels different. I think the feeling of people going to watch this on their phone is always a question in the back of my mind, because when you do something with so much effort that you put into a single shot on camera, it takes hours and hours of effort and lots of money and everything.” “So, it’s sad to think that so many details will be missed if it’ll be on a three-inch screen,” he observed. “It feels bad that the theaters aren’t more appreciated. So, I hope people are able to appreciate this movie or any big movies on the big screen with other people and just enjoy the festivity of the whole thing,” he added. Smith had kind words on actress Sofia Masson .  “I had the good fortune to work with Sofia Masson on the movie ‘On the Run’ and she is amazing,” he said. “It was so great to work together. I think she is just incredible, and she is going places.” On the title of the current chapter of his life, Smith revealed, “Progress.” “I think right now really feels like a big, expansive moment in my career and in myself. I think I’ve grown so much since filming this, and I think I’ve found so much progress,” he explained. If Smith were to have any superpower, it would be to “pause time.” “I would like to pause time and then read an entire book… so by the time I un-pause time, I would know the entire book. That would be sweet,” he said with a sweet laugh. Regarding his definition of the word success, Smith stated, “Success means being satisfied with who you are and where you are.” For fans and viewers, Smith expressed about the film “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” “I want the fans to feel excitement!” “I want them to be excited and to feel not only the thrill of so many different movies coming to this big thing and all the Easter eggs of the old movies coming forward, but also excitement for the characters, and for where they are, and seeing more into their lives and deeper into who they are,” he explained. For more information on actor Orion Smith, follow him on Instagram , IMDB .

Photography: Alan Weissman Michelle Clunie on 'Teen Wolf', 'Queer as Folk', and the Digital Age On being a part of “Teen Wolf,” she exclaimed, “It was a great experience. I loved working with all those kids; it’s a great group and they are very talented. I also loved playing a teacher in ‘Teen Wolf’ because prior to that, I had never been old enough to play a teacher.” “Jeff Davis, the showrunner, is lovely and he threw this great scene at me, which was very emotional, and I just ran with it. I had just given birth right before that, so all my emotions were alive. Overall, ‘Teen Wolf’ was a great experience,” she elaborated. “I feel that I’ve been very lucky to be able to work with great people. I’ve worked with some many people that I love and cherish, and that’s a nice thing to be able to say in Hollywood,” she expanded. Clunie described “Queer as Folk,” where she played Melanie Marcus, as a “life-changing experience.” “To this day, we all get letters from young people discovering themselves, and they tell us that the show has saved their lives, and that means so much to me,” she explained. “I loved my character, Melanie. I had so much fun playing her, and it was just thrilling,” she noted. “Doing it was revolutionary. Melanie was the first full-time series regular lesbian on television. She was also this woman who didn’t care what men thought about her and that was revolutionary in and of itself for that time.” “So, I cherish not only the show but the community that was built around the show,” she said. “We were a show that had to come out strong because it was the first of its kind. Who knew if Showtime was going to go all the way with it?” “We were very adamant as a cast and with the producers that we were going to go just as far, if not further than the English version, and we did. The fact that I made people feel less alone means everything to me,” she acknowledged. “The fans showed up and they kept us on the air, and without them, we wouldn’t have lasted past the first season. We were a very quirky show that was risky. I think of it as the ‘people’s show,’ and they kept us on the air for five years, and that was incredible.” “Thanks to that show, the L word (lesbian) was greenlit. I got to play the first out-of-the-closet full-time lesbian character. I met my cast, and we are all soulmates; we will be together until the end. ‘Queer as Folk’ was just amazing, and the show truly is the gift that keeps on giving,” she added. On being a part of the digital age, Clunie shared, “I think it’s interesting. I don’t think I’ve mastered the digital age, but I enjoy it. My mother is 92 years old, and she has an email address, and she texts me. She is very tech savvy for someone who is 92.” “I take my cues from her,” Clunie admitted. “I think social media can be used in a lot of great ways, and I try to do that.” On the title of the current chapter of her life, Clunie said with a sweet laugh, “To Be Continued…” Clunie defined success as “loving what you do, and you doing it with a passion.” “This way, you just keep going because you love the work, and I feel that’s a great motto to live by,” she said. For fans and viewers, she expressed, “I want the audience to experience human connection, and I want them to walk out of there filled with the beauty of human connection. That is what the play is about, and I think that is what life is about.” “Especially now with AI (artificial intelligence) and technology, we need that human connection more than ever,” she concluded. To learn more about Michelle Clunie, follow her on   Instagram   and visit her  official website , IMDB

Photography: Andrew Matias Hallmark actor, model, and reality TV star winner Ezra Moreland chatted about his latest endeavors in the entertainment industry. Moreland sat down and chatted with this journalist on Monday, July 21st, over lunch at Burgerology Midtown. We discussed a wide variety of topics from films to reality TV to commercials to persevering and not giving up. On being in New York City, Moreland said, “It’s interesting. It feels more like a sense of home than I was expecting. So, it feels great, and I love everything about this city so far.” On visiting Burgerology Midtown, he admitted, “It’s my few favorite New York spot. I’ll definitely be back for that skillet cookie and ice cream dessert.” Regarding his daily motivations, he shared, “I have a calling to greatness to make my family proud, and just to reach my full potential.” Moreland was the first-ever winner of Hallmark’s reality show “Finding Mr. Christmas.” “That was a blessing in every way that I didn’t even expect,” he noted. “The things I’ve learned from that experience still benefit me to this day… the things I learned about myself and from others,” he added. Photography: Andrew Matias On celebrating the win of the Hallmark reality show with his grandmother, he stated, “It was truly like Christmas to me because that was like a gift to her, and that filled my heart with so much love because she was so happy and not expecting anything.” Moreland subsequently proclaimed it as his “favorite moment of all time.” “To this day, my grandma is my biggest fan and I want to make her proud. Getting to share that with her meant the world to me in every way,” he added. His win led him to do his first Hallmark holiday movie titled “Happy Howlidays” with actress Jessica Lowndes as his leading lady. “I am so lucky I got to work with her as the leading lady,” he admitted. “I still benefit from everything I learned from Jessica. She is such a sweet, talented, and generous person.” “Jessica has taught me more than she knows, and I still live by it,” he noted. On the lessons learned from this holiday screenplay (penned by Allyssa Lee), Moreland reflected, “This film taught me that I can access every part of my life as a gift that has made me who I am, and it has showed me that I have so much to offer the world.” Earlier in the year, he was a part of a Lexus commercial. “It was a blast,” he exclaimed. “Not only did we get to do some really cool artistic scenes, where we created this whole story, but I also got to be the stunt driver.” On his future plans, Moreland revealed, “I am fully committed in the film world now, and it’s crazy because now I know how much I don’t know. The more I learn about acting, the more I realize how deep the art goes, and I am even more impressed by the greats, and I just hope to be one of them someday.” “Over the last five years, I see a lot of growth and I am proud of the times that were challenging and I didn’t stop following my heart,” Moreland acknowledged. “My grandma, Shirley, always told me to ‘follow my heart,’ so thanks to her I haven’t given up; that proves the strength of my faith, and I am going to keep following that,” he elaborated. On the title of the current chapter of his life, Moreland disclosed, “Don’t stop following your heart.” Moreland has a passion for fitness, athletics and aquatics, and he is a U.S. Navy Rescue swimmer veteran. Moreland listed the IM (individual medley) as his favorite stroke in swimming, which involves all of them (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and the freestyle). “If I had to choose one stroke, it would be the breaststroke,” he revealed. In track and field, he listed the javelin throw as his personal favorite event. “I actually go to throw the javelin in high school,” he recalled. “I do love it because it’s such an old-school Olympic sport (from back in the olden days). The javelin is just really cool,” Moreland added. On his definition of the word success, Moreland said, “Success will look different to everybody but as long as you have a happy heart and excitement, then I consider that a success.” “As soon as you achieve your goal, there is always going to be something else,” he noted. “So, success is following your heart and having that sense of love in yourself and having excitement in your everyday life.” For his fans and supporters, Moreland expressed, “Thank you so much for the support and for believing in me, and I am learning that the more you stick to positivity and love, then the better you are going to do.” “I’ve been very blessed to receive a lot of love and support from my fans. So, thank you to each and every one of you… the best is yet to come,” Moreland said, effusively. For more information on Ezra Moreland, follow him on   Instagram , IMDB

Photography: Imad Skhairi Katherine Kelly Lang is a force of relentless momentum, refusing to be confined by a single legacy. This exclusive interview by Ariel Lavi is an inside look at a star who is actively sculpting her next era, blending enduring grace with a fierce, uncompromising drive to own her voice and her vast, global audience. She’s not just evolving; she’s taking command of her whole world. Section 1: The Iconic Role and Enduring Career After over 38 years as Brooke Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful, what is the greatest life lesson you’ve learned from inhabiting such a complex, enduring character? -Playing Brooke for nearly four decades has taught me that consistency plus courage is everything . You cannot rest on your laurels—you must continue to show up, explore new facets, take risks—even when you think there’s “nothing left” to reveal. Brooke’s strength, her flaws, her tenacity—through heartbreaks and reinventions—has taught me that life is never static. You grow, you reshape, you own your past, and you keep moving forward. The greatest lesson? Embrace transformation without fear. Photography: Imad Skhairi You’ve been called the “quintessential heroine” of daytime television. How do you feel the character of Brooke Logan has evolved with you over the decades, and what keeps the storytelling fresh? -Brooke began as a passionate, sometimes impulsive woman driven by love and ambition. Over time, she became wiser, more self-aware, more resilient. We’ve moved from the heat of youthful drama to deeper layers—choices, consequences, redemption, authenticity. What keeps the story fresh is the willingness of the writers (and me) to lean into complexity: to let Brooke make mistakes, to let her own voice emerge, to let her challenge conventions. Also, because I don’t see Brooke as fixed—she evolves, and so do I. We grow together. The Bold and the Beautiful has achieved international success. In your opinion, what is the secret to the show’s enduring global popularity and its impact on viewers? -It comes down to relatable emotions wrapped in glamour, fashion, family, love, betrayal, hope . Every human story—loss, joy, longing, reinvention—is universal. You may come from different cultures or languages, but those emotional truths reach across borders. Also, the show has the courage to evolve—today’s world, today’s issues, today’s strength of women, today’s challenges. And of course, fashion, style, the visual spectacle—people want to see beauty, drama, and characters they can root for (or rail against). It’s a powerful combination. Section 2: New Projects and Reinvention You recently launched your new short fashion film, Beyond the Lens: Katherine Kelly Lang, where you focus on telling women’s stories and struggles. What inspired this new venture, and what message about female empowerment do you hope to convey? -The movie isn’t launched yet actually, and I recently signed a collaboration with Brand Army , a platform made for the fans—to stay more connected with them internationally and break the barriers of communication and distance—where I am planning to release the movie in full exclusively. I realized that in this stage of my life, I’m not just playing someone else’s story—I want to tell our stories, the stories of real women redefining themselves. Beyond the Lens  was born from my urge to strip away the gloss and shine a light on what’s behind it: vulnerability, strength, transformation. I want women to see themselves, to feel understood, to feel permission to pivot, to reclaim narrative. The message? You’re not behind, not fading—you are powerful, evolving, worthy of your reinvention. Control your narrative, own your voice. Photography: Imad Skhairi You mentioned this new chapter is all about “celebrating everything I’ve built.” How does stepping into the world of film, like your recent appearance at the Cannes Film Festival for The Mastermind, signify a “rebirth” in your career? -Cannes was electric—not just because it’s a major film stage, but because I showed up there in full ownership. It’s one thing to accept roles, and another to step into arenas that you consciously choose.  At this stage of my life and career, I’m not waiting. I’m claiming new ground. It feels like a rebirth because for so long I’ve been known in one category. Now I’m expanding that identity. It’s a new day, with everything I carry forward. Section 3: Philanthropy and Athleticism As an avid athlete, competing in the Ironman World Championship for Women For Tri, what do you find more rewarding: crossing the Ironman finish line in Kona or receiving an Emmy nomination? -Crossing the Kona finish line  is primal, pure, transformative—your body, your mind, day after day of grit, pain, resilience. That moment of crossing is unfiltered you. An Emmy nomination is an honor, an external recognition. Both move me, but Kona grounds me. It reminds me what I’m made of, beyond image, beyond acclaim. So if I have to choose, the finish line in Kona would take precedence—it’s a metaphor for my life’s approach: endurance, heart, grit. You are a founding board member of the Women For Tri initiative. What advice do you give to women who are considering tackling their very first triathlon or endurance challenge? -Start with belief. Join community.  Break it into small wins—finish one leg, then the next. Be kind to your body; train smart, rest when needed. Understand that doubts will come, fear will whisper, but you can outpace that voice. Use the race not just as a physical test, but as a declaration: I can do hard things.  And remember: it’s not about perfection, it’s about commitment, resilience, showing up. Day by day, step by step, you become stronger. Section 4: Personal Philosophy and Inspiration In balancing your diverse pursuits—as an actress, philanthropist, athlete, and businesswoman—what is your personal philosophy or life motto that keeps you focused and moving forward? -My motto is simple: “Create with purpose. Evolve without apology.”  Everything I do should have heart, intention. And if I change my mind, change my path—I do it unapologetically. I believe in owning my evolution, not shrinking from it. Photography: Imad Skhairi What continues to inspire and drive your curiosity and passion for storytelling, both on and off the screen? People. Truth. The spaces between what’s said and unsaid.   -Every human has wounds, victories, masks, hopes. I’m endlessly curious about that inner life—how we heal, how we rise, how we rewrite. Whether through acting, fashion, charity, film—storytelling is my compass to connect, to lift, to provoke, to heal. If you could give your younger self one piece of advice on the first day of filming The Bold and the Beautiful, what would it be? -I’d tell her: Don’t shrink. Don’t seek approval. Speak your truth—even early. Fail boldly. Reinvent fearlessly.  And I’d remind her: This will not define you—it will be one of many transformations. Trust your resilience, trust your voice. Katherine Kelly Lang on IMDB . Styling, PR & Creative Direction: Alessio Filippelli Photography: Imad Skhairi Make-Up: Valeria Iovino Hair: Daniele Luzzitelli Videography: Duccio Pintucci Special thanks: Hilton Venice

Photography: Nicole Wilson Nicole Scherzinger interviewed by #Powerjournalist Markos Papadatos about the lessons learned from starring as Norma Desmond in the latest revival of “Sunset Blvd.” on Broadway. Helen Keller once said: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” This quote applies to Nicole Scherzinger and her portrayal of Norma Desmond in “Sunset Blvd.” on Broadway. In this re-imagined revival of the show, movie star Norma Desmond is haunted by her memories and dreams, and she yearns to return to the big screen. “Sunset Blvd.” was nominated for seven Tony Awards, which include a nod in the prestigious “Best Revival of a Musical” category, which made it the most nominated revival of this Broadway season. The show won a total of three Tony Awards including “Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical” for Scherzinger, “Best Revival of a Musical” and “Best Lighting Design of a Musical.” Photography: Nicole Wilson Scherzinger starred opposite Oliver winner and Tony nominee Tom Francis as Joe Gillies, a struggling screenwriter who can’t sell his scripts to the Hollywood studios but he may be her only hope, until their precarious and captivating relationship leads to disaster. The show, directed by Jamie Lloyd, was performed at the St. James Theatre in Manhattan. The book is by Christopher Hampton and Don Black with music by the living legend Andrew Lloyd Webber. Fabian Aloise served as the choreographer. This theater season, Scherzinger earned the Drama League Award for “Distinguished Performance Award,” as well as a Drama Desk nomination for “Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical” and a Tony nomination for “Best Actress in a Musical,” which will take place next week. She was also nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for “Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical,” and she was recognized with a Theatre World Award. The Theatre World Awards are presented annually at the end of the season to six actors and six actresses for their significant, reviewable, debut performances in a Broadway or Off-Broadway production. On being a part of the highest-grossing Broadway season ever, she remarked, “Oh my Gosh. It is unbelievable. What a dream!” Photography: Nicole Wilson “I’ve always dreamed of coming to Broadway, and now I get to be here, and I get to be here with so many of the greats and the masters,” she acknowledged. “What a beautiful season, especially since COVID,” Scherzinger admitted. “It is so wonderful to know that theatre is just alive and thriving, and we are penetrating the hearts of so many.” Scherzinger opened up about how she taps into the vulnerability and emotional nature of playing her complex character Norma Desmond. “I do a lot of prayer and meditation because I need to anchor myself,” she revealed. “It’s got to come from a really, really, really deep, soulful and spiritual place,” she explained. “Also, just trusting in the work, and all the work over the last two years that I’ve put into this,” Scherzinger added.On the lessons learned from this role, play, and “Sunset Blvd.” journey, Scherzinger stated, “It taught me that I am braver than I thought I was.” “So, hopefully, I can inspire other people as well to know that they are braver than they know, and stronger than they realize,” she underscored. Scherzinger had great words about two-time Grammy award-winning Swedish songwriter, producer and artist   Jonas Myrin . “I love Jonas so much. He is my brother. He is an angel,” she exclaimed. On her definition of the word success, she revealed, “Success means able to live out your purpose and your passion.” One thing is for certain… Nicole Scherzinger is ready for her close-up! For more information on Nicole Scherzinger, follow her on  Instagram .

Photography: Jerri Graham Stephanie Szostak opens up about why the film’s message—that "we all have an impact on one another's lives"—resonated so deeply, detailing her emotional journey from first hearing John O’Leary’s miraculous story to stepping into the shoes of his resilient mother, Susan O’Leary. She reflects on the power of tough love, the camaraderie of working with John Corbett and Masey McLain, and the "amazing" experience of "A Million Little Things," hoping "Soul on Fire" inspires audiences with its messages of community, adversity, and personal significance. Actress Stephanie Szostak of “A Million Little Things” chatted with #Powerjournalist Markos Papadatos about starring in the new film “Soul on Fire,” which is in theaters as of today, October 10th. From “Regan” director Sean McNamara, “Soul on Fire” is inspired by the true story and 2016 bestselling book “On Fire” by John O’Leary. The synopsis is: John O’Leary’s story begins with his miraculous recovery from a near death accident when he was nine years-old. Given no chance of survival, John endures an unbelievable road to recovery with the support of his family, faith, community and the kindness of his all-time idol, Baseball Hall of Fame announcer Jack Buck. Grateful for his miracle and shaped by life’s struggles, John’s mission to better the world inspires millions to do the extraordinary. On being a part of the movie “Soul on Fire,” Szostak said, “It was a really special ride from the day I first heard about John’s story, which was 15 years ago, to meeting him in person for the first time, to then being on set with him, to meeting his family, living in his hometown, and then, the movie premiere in St. Louis, which was unbelievable.” Szostak was drawn to her character, Susan O’Leary, for many reasons. “I loved her love, and that encompasses unconditional motherly love and also tough love, which John credits for a lot of being who he is today.” On working with John Corbett, she said, “It was really fun! John is awesome. He has no filter, and he is who he is. John played a prank on me on set, but he also was very moved by the story.” “We all were, and it made for a great atmosphere on set,” she added. She had great words about Masey McLain. “Masey is so wonderful in the movie, and she has a heart of gold, she said. On the lessons learned from this screenplay, she said, “It made me reflect upon my life, specifically about tough love, and look at the people who gave me tough love, and realize that they helped me grow in many ways. It also made me reflect about myself as a mother.” Selfish: Step Into a Journey of Self-Discovery to Revive Confidence, Joy, and Meaning - Book Cover “It really made me realize that we all have an impact on one another’s lives every single day, and we can make the choice what that impact is going to be,” she underscored. On the critical and commercial success of her book “Selfish,” she said, “The book is great. I do a lot of speaking around it, and I’ve done some really neat things that I never thought I would do.” “I did a book club with a group of Marines, caregiver Marines (Marines who went through a lot), and now are caregivers. We did a book club together, and their feedback was just really amazing to hear,” she noted. “I also did a book club with a group of mental health professionals at a university,” she said. “I never thought this book could be done as a book club.” Her book “Selfish: Step Into a Journey of Self-Discovery to Revive Confidence, Joy, and Meaning” is available on Amazon by clicking here . When asked about her experience doing “A Million Little Things,” she reflected, “While the show is done, it was an amazing experience.” “Looking back, it was an incredible experience. Also, this show resonated with audiences in very personal ways,” she added. “This was a show about overcoming adversity,” she noted. “It was a show about community, and I hope ‘Soul on Fire’ will touch as many people.” On the title of the current chapter of her life, Szostak said, “Grateful.” If she were to have any superpower, it would “teleportation” where she would snap her fingers and be wherever she would wish she could be. Regarding her definition of the word success, Szostak said, “Success means living your life according to your principles and having a positive impact.” For fans and viewers, she remarked about “Soul on Fire,” “I would love for people to get to see this movie in theaters, as a community, with their families.” “This is a movie that will resonate with you, regardless of your own experiences, or your beliefs. It is a story of community, and how we can show up for one another; there are so many beautiful messages in it,” she acknowledged. “John O’Leary has a beautiful way to talk about his story and not make it about him. John made it about all the people around him that have helped him,” she noted. “So, if our audiences can then leave the theater being inspired, entertained, and realize that they matter in their own life, that would be amazing,” she concluded. For more information on actress Stephanie Szostak, follow her on Instagram , IMDB .

Photography: Hideki Aono | Cover: Avi Wiseman She’s not just a powerhouse—she’s a one-woman interdisciplinary wonder.  Actress, psychiatrist, model, and producer, Janel Tanna  has completely owned the Fall 2025 season. Her unique ability to see the world through both a medical and artistic lens makes her career trajectory utterly fascinating. This is a profile of a true Hollywood polymath. Janel Tanna: A Cultural Icon's Unmatched Fall Roster Janel Tanna  has executed an unparalleled trifecta of achievements this season, proving her mastery across disparate cultural arenas. Beyond her lauded performance in the Off-Broadway play I Made it To The Moon  and her work in feature film development, Tanna also dedicated time to philanthropy by judging the Maxim Cover Girl competition. Her rare fusion of clinical expertise as a psychiatrist with her artistic drive provides the unique depth celebrated in her recent best actress award. This versatility across the medical, artistic, and fashion worlds confirms her status as a singular force in the industry. The Mind-Body Connection: From Psychiatry to Performance What’s the secret to Tanna’s success? Her background as a practicing psychiatrist . She applies the rigorous insight of medicine directly to her craft. She believes the work is similar, whether she is analyzing a patient or creating a character. Her philosophy centers on a deep, humanistic approach to both fields. "Everyone is different, but how I approach the work in Psychiatry or in a character is similar,"  she explains. "It is about the human condition and what has created someone to where they are in the present day."  This psychological grounding gives her performances a rare, compelling authenticity. Award-Winning Momentum: Off-Broadway and Festival Gold The buzz around Tanna’s acting career is deafening, fueled by recent, major achievements. She was the recipient of the prestigious Anita Garvin Best Actress Award  at the Staten Island Shorts Festival in Summer 2025. This significant recognition underscores her commanding presence in independent film. Adding to her theatrical pedigree, she recently starred as the female lead, Kristina Hendricks, in the Off-Broadway play, I Made it To The Moon . The acclaimed family drama was created by Karen Campion and directed by KM Jones. Tanna’s role anchored the great ensemble cast, showcasing her strength on the prestigious New York stage. NYFW Dominance: A Return to the World's Biggest Catwalk Janel Tanna didn't just attend New York Fashion Week—she owned the runway for multiple top names, cementing her status as a high-fashion model. She was seen modeling for designer Shani Grosz  in a historic fashion show held at the iconic Macy's in NYC . Further establishing her influence in high fashion, Tanna also walked for the designer Dechen  this past fashion week. This powerful combination highlights her as both a serious dramatic actor and a seasoned runway veteran. Hollywood's Future: Italy, Intrigue, and Production Power Tanna is a producer and writer, not one to wait for roles—she’s actively creating them. Her career has shifted into a new gear with a transatlantic focus. She is currently deep in pre-production for the film, The Island Within . This exciting new project was created with Italian screenwriter Alessandro Incalza . The ambitious film is set to shoot across both the US and Sicily , hinting at an international scale. Meanwhile, she utilizes her modeling success to mentor others. The former 2019 Maxim Covergirl  is now serving as a respected judge in the competition , bringing her experience full circle. Dr. Janel Tanna is the gold standard for the modern professional.  She proves that expertise in one field can be the ultimate superpower in another. Her star is only getting brighter. Photography: Hideki Aono

Your Tax Bill is a Strategy, Not a Sentence. If the thought of tax law feels like a complicated maze built for someone else, you're missing the point. Julio Gonzalez, the National Tax Reform Expert and CEO of Engineered Tax Services (ETS), argues that the wealthy don't avoid taxes; they simply use the rules set by the government to their maximum advantage. Photography: Billboard Inc and KR Media His bestselling book, Why Billionaires Love The Tax Code: Follow the IRS’s Lead to Build Wealth, is a concise, practical read dedicated to translating that high-level strategy for the everyday American entrepreneur. Gonzalez’s mission is clear: to deliver tax equality by ensuring that the powerful, specialized tax incentives once available only to Fortune 500 companies are now accessible to small-to-mid-sized business owners and real estate investors. The ETS Advantage: Engineering Your Cash Flow Gonzalez’s firm, ETS, is the country’s largest specialty tax engineering firm. This engineering focus is the factual foundation of his expertise, as many major federal tax credits legally require the analysis of licensed engineers and scientists. The strategies taught in his book focus on aligning your investments with Congress's intent, leading to major cash-saving events: Cost Segregation: This is a powerful tactic for real estate investors. It’s an engineering study that breaks down a property into its components. Instead of depreciating the entire building over 39 years, parts like flooring, lighting, or specialized electrical systems are reclassified to shorter depreciation schedules (5, 7, or 15 years). The verifiable benefit is generating an immediate increase in cash flow by accelerating tax deductions and reducing taxable income in the early years of ownership. R&D Tax Credits: This incentive directly rewards U.S. companies for investing in innovation and U.S.-based labor. ETS helps businesses qualify their activities—from developing new software to refining manufacturing processes—to claim a credit, essentially providing a refund of labor costs. Energy Incentives: ETS focuses on benefits like the 179D and 45L deductions, which financially reward businesses for designing or building energy-efficient properties. Gonzalez’s approach is about proactive, year-round planning to document well and use the right elections and credits to legally keep more capital. Accolades and Influence in Policy Julio Gonzalez’s credibility as a national expert is widely documented, reinforcing his standing as a trusted voice on the economy and tax law. He is consistently named one of the Top 100 most influential people in Accounting by Accounting Today. He is recognized for his firm’s contribution to preserving U.S. jobs, a direct result of the cash flow benefits ETS delivers to American businesses. Gonzalez is a frequent advisor, working weekly with Congress and the Senate to contribute to the nation’s tax reform blueprint and ensure tax laws are beneficial for small business owners. Through his firm and his book, Julio Gonzalez is making the argument that every business owner deserves to treat the tax code as a strategic financial asset, maximizing their wealth and economic contribution just like the largest corporations.

Photography: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott Global pop megastar Taylor Swift released her latest studio offering “The Life of a Showgirl” via Republic Records. #Powerjournalist Markos Papadatos has the scoop. The album opens with the mid-tempo yet edgy lead single “The Fate of Ophelia” and it is followed by the lamentful “Elizabeth Taylor,” whose lyrics are conversational but not contrived. She picks up the pace with the mid-tempo and nonchalant “Opalite” and she pays homage to the late but great Rock and Roll Hall of Famer George Michael with “Father Figure” (which features an interpolation of the classic tune). If one listens closely, it may or may not have been inspired by a former label chair (without naming any names). The poignant ballad “Eldest Daughter” tugs at the heartstrings, and equally gorgeous is “Ruin The Friendship,” where her breathy, crystalline vocals are pure as the driven snow. It segued into “Actually Romantic,” where she slows down the tempo, and continues with the infectious “Wi$h Li$t” and she shows some attitude on “Wood.” Swift tackles some of her friends’ scandals in “CANCELLED!” and it is followed by the mellifluous and soothing “Honey.” This 12-track collection closes on a fitting note with the vivacious title track, which is a collaboration with pop princess Sabrina Carpenter. CONCLUSION Overall, Taylor Swift is not afraid to push the envelope and the boundaries of pop music with her newest musical effort “The Life of a Showgirl.” Each track on this album has its own identity, and it is quite refreshing since there is a song on here for every listener. She is constantly reinventing herself, and it is evident that the pop music throne is still hers. This album should be up for every music award (Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards) and it should be winning everything! “The Life of a Showgirl” is available on digital service providers by clicking here . It garners 4.5 out of 5 stars. Well done. To learn more about Taylor Swift and her new music, follow her on Instagram .

When Bill Alverson steps into the spotlight, the familiar lines between courtroom drama and pageant performance blur. To many, he’s the sharptongued, incisive attorney from Andalusia, Alabama. To others, he’s the “Pageant King,” coach to dozens of state and national titleholders. And to those in Tinseltown, he’s the reallife inspiration behind Insatiable, the Netflix dramedy that draws from his life, with him credited as a producer. Here’s how a smalltown lawyer became a Hollywood adjunct, wielding poise, grit, and blunt wisdom as his trademarks.   From Courtroom to Runway: A Journey Less Expected Alverson’s origin story could almost read like fiction: Auburn University undergrad, then law school at the University of Alabama. After stints serving as a staff attorney for the Alabama Supreme Court, in 1990 he relocated to Andalusia, where he built a general practice handling family law, criminal defense, and civil cases.   But his sideline hobby—coaching a local pageant contestant—turned into something far bigger. A choir director urged him to help a girl competing in a Junior Miss contest. He agreed, applied his theatrical flair and his insistence on preparation, and she won. Word spread, and calls came in from further afield.   Alverson describes the early phase as "divine intervention"—he never planned to coach pageants full-time. In fact, for years he balanced both roles: lawyer by day, coach evenings and weekends.   Method Behind the Crown What separates Alverson from a more traditional pageant stylist or choreographer is his lawyer’s mindset. He sees the interview portion of a competition as analogous to crossexamination: it requires clarity, confidence, and authenticity. He hones his contestants’ ability to communicate substance—not just polish.   He is famously direct with his feedback. In one profile, he quipped to a contestant: “You’re blonde but your eyebrows are black as coal—lighten your eyebrows.”   His clients have included multiple Miss America winners, Miss USA finalists, state titleholders, and dozens more. In one recent Miss USA pageant, he coached nine contestants—of whom seven made finals.   He doesn’t advertise. His business is built on reputation and word of mouth: if someone is serious about commitment, they’ll find him.   Enter Hollywood: Coach Charming and Insatiable Alverson’s life was ripe for television. After a seven-page New York Times feature (plus an accompanying video), producers and networks reached out. Within 60–90 days, he had an agent and a realityTV deal.   The TLC show Coach Charming cast him working with pageant hopefuls in Andalusia, exposing both the glamorous and gritty sides of competition—and documenting his dynamic with family members: daughters, son William (who is also his law partner), and daughter-in-law Helen Anne. Meanwhile, CBS purchased his life rights for a scripted series. That evolved into Insatiable, now on Netflix, with Dallas Roberts playing Bob Armstrong, a pageant coach / disgraced attorney whose trajectory echoes Alverson’s (though heavily dramatized).   In season 2, the show tackles issues of identity, bullying, and personal reinvention. Alverson’s input as a producer helps shape the balance between satire and social commentary.   Beyond Titles: Advocacy, Identity & SmallTown Presence Alverson is more than a media persona or victorious coach. His life reflects layers of identity and conviction: after 29 years of marriage, he divorced; he later married a man, Doug, becoming a visible voice for LGBTQ+ representation in a traditionally conservative region. He is outspoken about gender equality, race, and faith. He pushes his contestants to stay current—read books, follow news, form opinions—not merely perform well on stage. Yet he remains grounded in Andalusia. He frequently remarks that in a small town he retains the freedom to be a “Renaissance individual” rather than be constrained by a largecity law firm.   He also practices law in tandem with his coaching, often taking on criminal defense, domestic cases, and socialjustice clients.   What’s Next? The Hollywood Hills, Perhaps For Hollywood Hills Magazine readers, Bill Alverson’s story is not just about pageants or law—it’s about bridging worlds. He offers a roadmap for reinventing oneself without abandoning origins, for carrying smalltown authenticity into bigger spheres.   Who’s to say a future spinoff or cameo in L.A. is out of reach? In interviews, he’s expressed openness to further TV, travel, and expanding his reach.   If you ask him what he hopes to leave behind, he’ll tell you: impact, not acclaim. He wants the young women he mentors to carry skill, voice, and courage long after a sash or crown fades.