Prince George Wears a Robe to Meet President Obama!

BABY MUST HAVES YOU WANNA OWN! 

What made a simple personalized terry robe from an online baby boutique in the UK an international superstar overnight?  

MY1STYEARS.COM

That would be thanks to world famous almost three year old and a member of the Royal Family of the UK,  Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge who was recently photographed wearing the robe while meeting President Obama.  As soon as the photograph made international headlines, so did the robe!

The personalized robe was a gift from MY1STYEARS.COM!  MFY is a luxury baby clothing boutique, online that specializes in unique and chic personalized baby clothing and home items, co-founded by Daniel Price and Jonny Sitton!  

In an exclusive interview with THE WANNA Price told us MFY gifted the robe to both Prince George and Princess Charlotte but, was shocked when he found out Price George wore the robe and was photographed while meeting President Obama!

Price said, "It was unbelievable!  We couldn't have had anything better happen to us!"

Prince George is not the first time MY1STYEARS has created personalized gifts for the rich and famous.   Price and company created a personalized hamper for Sir Elton John and David Furnish's son, which included a blanket embroidered with the slogan: Zachary - how wonderful life is now you're in the world.  

According to Price, Prince George's wardrobe choice instantly made the robe sell out online in 7 minutes!   If you want to treat your Prince or Princess like a Royal, you can logo into MY1STYEARS.COM and pre-order the exact same personalized robe that Prince George wore for 27 pounds or approximately $40 dollars.  Price said, "If you pre-order the robe now, you'll have it in three weeks!"

Be sure to watch THEWANNA'S exclusive interview with MY1STYEARS co-founder, Daniel Price!  

Tune Into MOVIES YOU WANNA WATCH Saturday's on WVVH-TV 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. streaming live on APPLE-TV and on Fio's Ch. 14/Cablevision Ch. 78!

ME AND MRS. JONES SINGER BILLY PAUL DIES

Billy Paul, jazz and soul singer known for “Me and Mrs. Jones” and "Philadelphia Soul," died Sunday at his home in Blackwood, New Jersey. He was 81.

He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, The Associated Press reported.  

THEWANNA expresses our sincere condolences to Billy Paul's family and friends.

 RIP BP! 

Read the full story HERE! 

BERGDORF GOODMAN GIVES YOU 24 HOURS TO BE FASHIONABLY FORWARD...

FASHION YOU WANNA WEAR...

For those of you who are Fashion obsessed (like us) you must already know that the greatest department store in the world, BERGDORF GOODMAN just raised and set the bar in the luxury retail fashion world...

BF is offering their "insider" clients an opportunity that in the past, was only available to the super famous and rich folk...Now, mere mortals have a chance to snatch up pre-season couture fashions, way before they are sold in any department store.  Pre-season flash sales are nothing new but, now luxury giants such as BG, are in the game.  

Today, for only 24 hours, BG is offering OSCAR DE LA RENTA fans, a chance to "pre-order" several fall fashions that aren't sold in the store for months.

Now, before you rush to click and buy, be prepared to pay top dollar (couture prices) for styles you'll see a Kardashian or a Trump wearing in a few weeks.  No sale prices here honey...The least expensive ODLR pre-fall dress starts at $2k...but, hey...we're worth it right?  

Happy Shopping Ladies!   Ya know you wanna!  

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THE BOSS, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN CANCELS HIS NORTH CAROLINA CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF THE LGBT COMMUNITY!

MUSIC YOU WON'T HEAR...

Bruce Springsteen cancels North Carolina concert over 'bathroom law'

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the news that Bruce Springsteen is cancelling a concert this weekend in North Carolina due to the state’s radical and extreme new anti-LGBT law – HB 2 – that was rammed through the legislature on March 23rd.

“Bruce Springsteen is a hero and an icon because he gives voice, both through his music and his advocacy, to those who struggle against injustice and equality,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “It means so much that he has spoken out against this hateful bill on behalf of thousands of citizens whose rights and fundamental dignity are being trampled by the leadership of North Carolina.”

In announcing the decision, Springsteen said: “As you, my fans, know I’m scheduled to play in Greensboro, North Carolina this Sunday. As we also know, North Carolina has just passed HB2, which the media are referring to as the “bathroom” law.  HB2 — known officially as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act — dictates which bathrooms transgender people are permitted to use. Just as important, the law also attacks the rights of LGBT citizens to sue when their human rights are violated in the workplace. No other group of North Carolinians faces such a burden. To my mind, it’s an attempt by people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all of our citizens to overturn that progress. Right now, there are many groups, businesses, and individuals in North Carolina working to oppose and overcome these negative developments. Taking all of this into account, I feel that this is a time for me and the band to show solidarity for those freedom fighters. As a result, and with deepest apologies to our dedicated fans in Greensboro, we have canceled our show scheduled for Sunday, April 10th. Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry — which is happening as I write — is one of them. It is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backwards instead of forwards.”

H.B. 2 has eliminated existing municipal non-discrimination protections for LGBT people and prevents such protections from being passed by cities in the future. The legislation also forces transgender students in public schools to use restrooms and other facilities inconsistent with their gender identity, putting 4.5 billion dollars in federal funding under Title IX at risk. It also compels the same type of discrimination against transgender people to take place in state buildings, including in public universities. Lawmakers passed the legislation in a hurried, single-day session, and Governor McCrory quickly signed it into law in the dead of night.

North Carolina is the first state in the country to enact a law attacking transgender students, even after similar proposals were rejected across the country this year -- including a high-profile veto by the Republican Governor Dennis Daugaard of South Dakota.

North Carolina school districts that comply with the law will now be in direct violation of Title IX, subjecting the school districts to massive liability and putting an estimated $4.5 billion of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as funding received by schools from other federal agencies, at risk.

This section of House Bill 2 offers costly supposed solutions to non-existent problems, and it forces schools to choose between complying with federal law -- plus doing the right thing for their students -- or complying with a state law that violates students’ civil rights. Read more about how this bill puts federal funding at risk here.

As a result of North Carolina’s HB2 law, which puts thousands of youth, citizens, employees, and visitors to the state at risk, more than 130 business leaders are calling for a repeal effort during the upcoming legislative session and a number of businesses have begun to remove investments from the state.

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WANNA MAKE A FEW CALLS FOR HILLARY CLINTON?

Clinton's Director of Grassroots Engagement, Adam Parkhomenko 

Talking Politics is always a sure way to fire up any conversation.  If you are a NY'er, enjoy pontificating politics and you plan to vote for Mrs. Hillary Clinton, then how about donating some talk time in Brooklyn?  

As Presidential hopeful's gear up for the New York primary election on April 16, Hillary Clinton's campaign continues to reach out to supporters via email asking for donations.  But, today, the focus isn't just on donations, Clinton's Director of Grassroots Engagement, Adam Parkhomenko is asking Clinton supporters to "pick up the phone!"  You can see the email below...

If you are indeed TEAM HILLARY and want to join the official HILLARY FOR AMERICA Brooklyn Phone Bank log onto Clinton's website or CLICK HERE to RSVP for the official HILLARY FOR AMERICA Brooklyn Phone Bank on March 10, 2016, 5p.m. - 9p.m. at the United Federation of Teachers located on 335 Adams St, BK, NY 11201.

Do you plan on voting at the NY Primary?  Are you voting for Clinton or Trump?  

The Wanna team would love to hear your comments below...

"Ya know you Wanna!" 

FASHION YOU WANNA WEAR! SHOP WITH STYLIST TO THE STARS, BRAD GORESKI ON QVC!

E! Network "FASHION POLICE" CO-HOST, BRAD GORESKI

SET TO HIT QVC TOMORROW TO SELL HIS FIRST C.WONDER SPRING COLLECTION 2016!

C. Wonder Creative Director, Brad Goreski @ NY Spring Collection Preview Event 2/4/16

Of course you know Reality TV stylist to the stars, Mr. Brad Goreski! 

Ever since Goreski's own Bravo TV series, "It's a Brad, Brad World" ended in April, 2013, Brad has been busy expanding his fashion empire both on and off camera!  Goreski continues to style several Hollywood starlets including, Rashida Jones.  Brad also has a gig co-hosting the E! Network TV series, "Fashion Police" alongside Melissa Rivers, Giuliana Rancic and Margaret Cho.

The E! "Fashion Police" Team on Set

Now, Goreski's latest project is Creative Director for the C. Wonder brand.  Last summer, C. Wonder was saved by Xcel Brands Inc. (the parent company of Judith Ripka, Isaac Mizrahi and more) who acquired C. Wonder for $12.5 Million.  Soon after, Goreski was appointed creative director and on-air host of C. Wonder for QVC. 

 "THE WANNA" host, Gina Giordan and team, un-officially kicked off NYFW in midtown with Goreski, who revealed his very first C. Wonder Spring Collection,  exclusively created for QVC.  

A select few industry insiders and VIP guests were greeted with jalapeno cucumber margaritas as they entered the candy apple green and white covered fashion event.  The latest collection was on full display as Brad greeted guests and talked fashion.  Goreski told THE WANNA host, Gina Giordan, "I'm so excited about this collection because it's everything I love!  Color, prints gorgeous fabrics and luxurious details and I think our QVC woman is going to love it!"

C. Wonder Spring 2016 Fashion Preview Event 2/4/16

Event Planner, Renee Lyn and Shu Uemura/Kerastase Artist & Educator Stylist @Warren Tricomi Plaza Hotel, Jasmine Anna Galazka

THE WANNA team and a few good friends, Warren Tricomi hair-stylist, Jasmine Anna Galazka and event planner extraordinaire Renee Lyn both agreed, our fav accessory from the Spring 2016 collection was the C. Wonder tote bags and make-up cases!  The colorful bags reminded us of a super fun and way more affordable version of the lux GOYARD tote!  Go Goreski! 

You can snatch up C. Wonder Spring collection exclusively on QVC now and you can shop with Brad live this week starting tomorrow, March 3 @ 11a.m. EST! 

Watch Giordan's one on one interview with Goreski at the C. Wonder event right here on THE WANNA:  "FASHION YOU WANNA WEAR!" 

Tune into "MOVIES YOU WANNA WATCH" Saturdays on VVH-TV (Fios Ch. 14) and streaming live on APPLE TV! 

Plus, don't miss "THE WANNA" TV series premiere Fall 2016!

"Ya Know You Wanna!" 

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2016 WEEKEND PREVIEW STARRING: STING!

This weekend, thousands of party goers will attend the last weekend of the 2016 Sundance film festival in Park City. Utah.  Hundreds of insiders will claw their way into the ASCAP music cafe to catch a glimpse of STING performing live in honor of the World Premiere of the HBO Doc Film, "JIM:  THE JAMES FOLEY STORY."  Premiering on HBO February 6, 2016.  JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, the personal, intimate story of American journalist James Foley who was murdered by ISIS in 2014, made by his close childhood friend Brian Oakes. On Thanksgiving Day 2012, American photojournalist James "Jim" Foley was kidnapped in Syria and went missing for two years before the infamous video of his public execution sent shockwaves and introduced much of the world to ISIS. JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY tells the story of his life through intimate interviews with his family, friends and fellow journalists - while fellow hostages reveal never-before-heard details of his captivity with a chilling intimacy that reveals their courageous untold story of perseverance. Made with unparalleled access (including footage Foley shot himself), and using carefully rendered, sensitive recreations, Oakes takes viewers deep into the darkness and valor of Jim's captivity. What emerges is a powerful chronicle of bravery, compassion and pain at the dawn of America's war with ISIS.

Yet, it's the real indie film fanatics that will be standing in line, in the freezing cold to screen these upcoming films...

"THE FREE WORLD"   

Directed & Written by Jason Lew

Starring:  Boyd Holbrook, Elisabeth Moss and Octavia Spencer.  

Mo Lundy (Boyd Holbrook) is an innocent man who went to prison for murders he did not commit.  His time in lock-up changed him, forced him to resort to violence in order to survive, and vilified him as a monster even beyond the prison’s walls.  Now freed, Mo is looking to put the past behind him. He works at a shelter caring for abandoned animals, finds peace in the encouragement from his boss, Linda (Octavia Spencer), and faith in the practice of Islam. But Mo's tenuous stability is again upended when a desperate and blood-soaked woman, Doris (Elisabeth Moss) turns up unexpectedly at his work one night. With the intention of helping her, Mo takes Doris to his apartment. As the truth of Doris’ situation is revealed, Mo realizes that by sheltering her, his newfound freedom is in jeopardy.  Both outsiders, both victims of brutality, the two share a supportive and intimate connection. As that bond deepens and events escalate, Mo and Doris must determine a way towards freedom together or face an unforgiving world alone.

"THE EYES OF MY MOTHER"

Written and directed by NICOLAS PESCE

Starring:  Kika Magalhaes, Will Brill, Clara Wong, Flora Diaz and Olivia Bond 

Francisca has been unfazed by death from an early age—her mother, formerly a surgeon in Portugal, imbued her with a thorough understanding of the human anatomy. When tragedy shatters her family’s idyllic life in the countryside, her deep trauma gradually awakens some unique curiosities. As she grows up, her desire to connect with the world around her takes a distinctly dark form.  Shot in crisp black and white, the haunting visual compositions of THE EYES OF MY MOTHER evoke its protagonist’s isolation and illuminate her deeply unbalanced worldview. Genre-inflected but so strikingly unique as to defy categorization, writer/director Nicolas Pesce’s stunning feature debut allows us only an elliptical presence in Francisca’s world, guiding our imaginations to follow her into peculiar, secret places.

"BRAHMAN NAMAN"

Directed by "Q"

Written by Naman Ramachandran

Starring:  Shashank Arora, Tanmay Dhanania, Sid Mallya, Vaiswath Shankar, Chaitanya Varad, Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy

It’s the 1980s and Naman (Shashank Arora, star of Cannes hit TITLI) is a know-it-all nerd driven by the whims of his raging hormones. Heading up Bangalore University’s team of bespectacled misfits (best friends Ajay and Ramu), the trio of lusty intellectuals spend the majority of their time on the quizzing circuit, using their winnings to buy nudie magazines, whiskey, and beer, fantasizing about the buxom neighborhood beauty all the while. When the boys qualify for the National Quiz Championships, they make a booze-fuelled train trip across the country determined to defeat their rivals in Calcutta and desperate to lose their virginities along the way.  Unfolding to the tune of the iconic anthem, “Whiskey Bar,” as Naman and his friends run amok against the colorful backdrop of the Indian landscape, his quest for sex and glory is complicated when he finds his intellectual superior in a stunning female quizzer. Directed by Indian filmmaker Q. (known for his controversial cult hit GANDU) BRAHMAN NAMAN is a smart, raucous sex comedy that’s raunchy and endearing in equal measure— replete with innovative masturbation methods that put even Philip Roth’s Alexander Portnoy to shame.

"LOVE SONG" 

Co-Writer and Directed by So Yong Kim

Starring:  Jena Malone (The Hunger Games), Riley Keough (The Girlfriend Experience, Mad Max), Brooklyn Decker (Grace and  Frankie), Amy Seimetz (Upstream Color) and Rosanna Arquette.  

Using the poetics of naturalism and minimalism in lieu of explicit dialogue and predictable labels, in LOVESONG, Sundance Film Festival alumna So Yong Kim (IN BETWEEN DAYS, TREELESS MOUNTAIN, FOR ELLEN) strips down the central relationship between two familiar but very distant friends, telling a complete story with sometimes no more than a gaze. Neglected by her husband, Sarah (Riley Keough) embarks on an impromptu road trip with her young daughter and her best friend, Mindy (Jena Malone). Along the way, the dynamic between the two friends intensifies before circumstances force them apart. Years later, Sarah attempts to rebuild their intimate connection in the days before Mindy's wedding to Leif (Ryan Eggold). Quietly cinematic and picturesque, and peppered with unexpected supporting turns from the likes of Rosanna Arquette, Brooklyn Decker and Amy Seimetz, LOVESONG is a bittersweet, beautifully modulated love story about muted desire and the grey areas that define every friendship, romance and marriage. 85m.

"KIKI"

Directed by Sara Jordenö    Written by SaraJordenö and Twiggy Pucci Garçon

**2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL - U.S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION**

**Official Selection - 2016 Berlinale Panorama**

A dynamic coming of age story about agency, resilience and the transformative artform that is voguing, KIKI offers riveting and complex insight into the daily lives of a group of LGBTQ youth-of-color who comprise the "Kiki" scene, a vibrant, safe space for performance created and governed by these activists. Following members of the scene as they prepare for and perform at exuberant Kiki balls in New York City, KIKI highlights the infectious joy of these performances, while also foregrounding the scene's urgent social function as an alternative family structure.   In this film collaboration between Kiki gatekeeper, Twiggy Pucci Garçon, and Swedish filmmaker Sara Jordenö, viewers are granted exclusive access into this high-stakes world, where fierce Ballroom competitions serve as a gateway into conversations surrounding Black- and Trans- Lives Matter movements.  This new generation of Ballroom youth use the motto, "Not About Us Without Us," and KIKI in kind has been made with extensive support and trust from the community, including an exhilarating score by renowned Ballroom and Voguing Producer Collective Qween Beat. Twiggy and Sara's insider-outsider approach to their stories breathes fresh life into the representation of a marginalized community who demand visibility and real political power. 94m.

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YA KNOW YOU WANNA! 

BROOKLYN TODDLER AND MOTHER ALMOST KILLED BY RECKLESS UK BAND TOUR BUS DRIVER

Thursday, 1/28/16     

At approximately 2:15 p.m. today, an unknown pop band's black luxury tour bus was recklessly barreling down Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn off of N. 6th street, just after clipping a baby carriage holding a one year old baby boy inside.  

The baby and mother were traveling east on foot, crossing N. 6th street when the tour bus with Tennessee plates started turning into the carriage and never stopped.  The tour bus driver was traveling west on N. 6th street and proceeded to make a right turn onto Kent Avenue heading North.  The tour bus driver never yielded to the baby and "kept turning towards the carriage."  Horrified bystanders said the mother screamed at the bus, "Stop!  Stop!"  But, the driver "never stopped and just kept going."

The bus reportedly hit the carriage just before the mother ripped the stroller from the bus and dragged the carriage out of the intersection.  After pushing the baby to safety, the mother ran alongside the bus screaming, "Stop!"  The bus finally stopped on the next corner.  The mother informed the driver the bus clipped the carriage and almost killed her and her son.  The driver denied hitting the carriage and said, "you are in my way!" then slammed the bus door shut and sped off down Kent Avenue.  Eventually cops tracked down the Canadian driver and the tour bus which was parked along Meeker street and Richardson.  The pop band who hailed from the UK was scheduled to perform at the Williamsburg Music Hall.  The UK band base player was also on board during the accident and was only briefly detained and questioned by officers .   The driver was issued a warning for reckless endangerment and an accident report was created. Mom who acted fast, appeared understandably shaken up by the near death incident and was just thankful her son was not seriously hurt.  She attributed the fast save to her UPPABaby stroller, "This carriage helped save his life."

Tour Bus Driver On Kent

STREEP WON’T TAKE THE LEAP TO 30 GLOBE NOMS DEEP!

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The 73rd Annual Golden Globe nominees were released, Thursday, December 10, 2015. Several A-List nominees made the cut again this year including:  Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Bryan Cranston and Eddie Redmayne.   Fans of the mega popular TV Series, “Game Of Thrones” and  “Orange Is The New Black” can sigh in relief as both series were recognized and received GG nominations this season.

Some of the biggest celebs and category nominations include:  

Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama:  Rooney Mara, Brie Larson, and Cate Blanchett.

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: Bryan Cranston, Eddie Redmayne, and Leonardo DiCaprio

Best Motion Picture, Drama: “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Carol” and “Room”

Best Motion Picture, Comedy: “The Big Short,” “The Martian,” and “Trainwreck”

Best Director - Motion Picture: Alejandro Iñárritu for “The Revenant” and George Miller for “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

“Carol” led with a total of 5 nominations, followed by “The Revenant,” “Steve Jobs,” and “The Big Short” receiving 4 nominations each.

You can read the COMPLETE list of nominees HERE.

Biggests fan upsets?  When it comes to TV series, “Mad Men,”  “The Walking Dead,” and “House of Cards” all of these series did not receive any noms from The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).   When it comes to feature films, fans moaned when they realized the big Bio Drama,  “Straight Outta Compton” received not one Golden Globe nom this season.  

Notable actors who did NOT receive a GG nom this season are Tom Hardy in “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Tom Hanks in “Bridge of Spies,” and Johnny Depp in “Black Mass.”

If Hardy, Hanks and Depp aren’t enough of a blow to “Globe” fans just think of how Meryl Streep feels...

The HFPA did NOT recognize the 8-Time Golden Globe winner this season, who stars in a film based on the true story, “The Suffragette.”  Streep portrays Emmeline Pankhurst, a British political activist who was part of the Women's Social and Political Union during the feminist movement in the early 1900s.  The film received a 72% on Rotten Tomatoes with an average rating of 6.6/10.  

Streep currently holds the record for the most Golden Globe nominations (29).

American composer, John Williams with comes close with 25 GG noms.  

Williams is best known for creating memorable soundtracks in numerous films including:   “Jaws,” “E.T.: Extra Terrestrial,” and “Saving Private Ryan.”  

We have no idea if Meryl is upset she didn’t get the nom this season but, one thing is for sure, Streep will have to wait till next year to see if she can break her own record with a 30th Golden Globe nomination.

You can tune in to the Golden Globes on NBC, January 10th, 2016 @ 8 pm to see the lucky winners.

JON STEWART RETURNS TO THE DAILY SHOW AS A VIP GUEST TO SUPPORT 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS

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Former host of “The Daily Show”, Jon Stewart recently made a guest appearance on his former Emmy award winning series, that he hosted from 1999 - 2015.  The current “Daily Show” host, Trevor Noah replaced Jon in August.  This wasn’t Stewart’s first appearance back on the show since Noah took over but, this time Jon was on a mission.  Noah made it clear that Stewart can use the show as a platform to speak out to millions of viewers and told Jon, “My show is your show!”  Noah was thrilled to support Stewart who has been on a mission pushing lawmakers to extend the Zadroga Health & Compensation Act.  The Zadroga Act ensures that 9/11 first time responders get the treatment and health care services they need for extenuating issues related to 9/11.  

There are over 33,000 9/11 first responders who have or still suffer from serious health complications directly related to being at ground zero.  The illnesses range from sinus problems to lung cancer.  

In 2009, the Zadroga Bill was born yet lawmakers refused to pass the bill.  

It was in 2010, that Stewart went on a relentless mission.  The “Daily Show” host made getting the bill passed a priority and even dedicated an entire episode to the cause by inviting four first responders who suffered from ongoing ailments to come on his show and share their personal stories.

Stewart says it was his personal connection to 9/11 that initially motivated him to support the cause.  At the time of the 9/11 attacks, Stewart and his family lived in Tribeca and essentially experienced day to day life in a war zone for the next decade.  In 2010, Stewart’s efforts paid off. Lawmakers passed the Zadroga Bill with a five year life span.  Several lawmakers even thanked Stewart for his dedication to the cause.  

Unfortunately, the bill has expired since September 30.

Jon has picked up his mission once again and recently accompanied a group of 9/11 first responders to Washington, D.C. to face the government head on, asking them to do the right thing.  

Stewart made an effort to invite all the first responders to appear on the Daily Show once again and was saddened to hear only one was healthy enough to attend.

Stewart has continued to be just as dedicated to the cause. While in D.C. he held a public press conference in hopes to convince senators to support the permanent extension of the Zadroga Act. Unfortunately, not one senator recognized Stewart’s attempt in person.  Jon eventually chose to go public once again and discuss the topic last night on “The Daily Show” he said, “The people of Congress are not as good a people as the people who are first responders.” Stewart continued to publicly call out Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to keep his promise and permanently extend the Zadroga Act.  

To close out his recent “Daily Show” appearance, Stewart made an enthusiastic call to action and told viewers to utilize their social media resources and attract the attention of Congress, “Stop the f*ckery” he quipped.  Stewart also instructed fans to start using the hashtag “#worstresponders.”  

Country Singer and 2016 Grammy Nominee, Chris Stapleton Crossover Into Mainstream Music!

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The 2016 Grammy Award nominations are out.  Several “mainstream” artists who won last year received nominations again including:  Ms. Taylor Swift and The Weeknd who both received 7 nominations each. Rapper, Kendrick Lamar is the leading nominee with 11 nominations.
 

One singer/songwriter whose album was nominated for a Grammy this year isn’t exactly a household name, Chris Stapleton.  His debut album, “Traveller” is nominated for “Album of the Year.”  Stapleton a Country singer/songwriter from Kentucky, recently won three CMA awards, including “Male Vocalist of the Year.”  

When the Grammy nominee news hit earlier today, the internet exploded as music fans reacted to the nominees.  On Twitter @purposetori tweeted, “Who is Chris Stapleton?”

@csnyder tweeted, “I did not even know Chris Stapleton until the CMA’s this year.”

Stapleton may not be a household name but he’s no overnight success either.  Stapleton has been in the music business for the past fifteen years.  The award winning songwriter has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Country music including: Kenney Chesney, Luke Bryan, Josh Turner, and Darius Rucker.

If there was a defining moment in Stapleton’s career, he may agree it was the moment he stepped onstage and performed live, “Tennessee Whiskey” and “Drink You Away” alongside Justin Timberlake at the CMA Awards.  Timberlake and Stapleton’s soulful performance truly marked Chris’ successful transition into mainstream music.

Stapleton isn’t the first artist to crossover to mainstream music or the first underground musician to gain world-wide popularity from collaborating with a famous musician.  Sia, Butch Walker, Jessie J and Keri Hilson all have careers that gained mass appeal from collaborating with more well-known artists.

In 2009, Jessie J wrote the hit song, "Party in the USA" for Miley Cyrus.  In 2011, Jessie released her debut album, “Big White Room.”  Jessie J recently revealed, thanks to writing for Cyrus she was able to pay her bills.  

"Knock You Down" singer Keri Hilson sparked her solo career shortly after writing the Britney Spears hit "Break The Ice.”  Hilson was also featured in Timbaland's “The Way I Are,” in 2007.

Before Singer/Songwriter, Butch Walker went solo, he was one of the music industry's most sought after writer/producers in the biz.  Walker was well known for creating award winning hit songs with mainstream artists; Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, P!nk, and Katy Perry.  Butch recently released a book, documentary and a solo album,“Afraid of Ghosts,” earlier this year.

Several artists have thanked Sia for penning them a hit song.  Christina Aguilera's, "You Lost Me" was written by Sia.  The artist is also well known for writing "Pretty Hurts" for Beyonce and "Diamonds" for Rihanna.  Sia has admitted she not only made millions from those collaborations but now she has a world famous signature hairstyle and hit song, "Chandelier.”

Don’t be surprised to see Stapleton win the Grammy for best album.  You’ll have to wait till next year to find out.  The 58th Annual Grammy Awards airs live on February 18, 2016.

Tune In to a Thrilling Episode of Movies You Wanna Watch!

Movies You Wanna Watch on the new TV & Digital Series, THE WANNA delivers cutting edge entertainment and exclusive celebrity interviews from several world famous film festivals!  MYWW will feature the best of the best films to watch this season all before they hit the theaters!

This Saturday, 12/5/15 tune into MOVIES YOU WANNA WATCH featuring an exclusive interview with the cast of Zachary Quinto, Rupert Friend, and Hannah Ware in an exclusive interview with the cast of one of this year's biggest blockbuster hits, "Hitman: Agent 47!"  “Hitman: Agent 47!”  

The action packed thriller is NOW available for pre-order on Blu Ray and DVD!

“Hitman: Agent 47” tells the story of a genetically modified clone known only as Agent 47 (Rupert Friend) who must find and protect a woman named Katya (Hannah Ware) from the evil forces of an organization known as The Syndicate.   Along the way they meet the  dangerous John Smith (Zachary Quinto) whose real allegiance is a mystery!

MYWW host, Gina Giordan quizzed the cast in an exclusive one-on-one interview!

Rupert Friend told Gina how his fiancee reacted to his new look!  Hannah Ware revealed her Hollywood career came by accident!  And Zachary Quinto tells us this might be his last villainous role!

Be sure to tune into MYWW for our exclusive coverage of “Hitman: Agent 47”  this Saturday, December  5th at 11:00am and 11:00pm on VVH-TV (Fios Ch. 14 & Cablevision Ch. 78)

Don’t wanna watch on cable tv?   Then tune in to  MYWW streaming LIVE on Apple TV!
 

Be sure to tune in Saturday, DECEMBER 19th to the PREMIERE of The Wanna’s:  “Celebrity Holiday Traditions”  Special starring:  Selena Gomez, Jack Black, U2, Nick Cannon, Naomi Watts, Jared Leto, Russell Simmons, Hayden Panettiere  and Helena Bonham Carter!  

The Wanna’s:  “Celebrity Holiday Traditions”  Special will air on December 19th, 2015 at 11:00 am and 11:00 p.m. on VVH-TV (Fios Ch. 14 & Cablevision Ch. 78) OR Watch MYWW Streaming Live on Apple TV!

“Ya know you wanna!”

BREAKING NEWS: Female Suspect in San Bernadino Shooting Pledged Allegiance To ISIS Before Massacre

ABC News

A government source revealed that Tashfeen Malik, the female shooter in San Bernadino pledged allegiance to ISIS before gunning down the Southern California holiday party.  This is the first direct link to ISIS in the development of the story.  This breaking news indicates that the shooting may have been inspired by the terrorist group. According to Huffington Post, Malik "pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and its leader on Facebook using an alias, then deleted the messages before the attack".

Read the full story here: Female San Bernardino Shooter Reportedly Supported ISIS On Social Media

Scott Weiland, Lead Singer of Stone Temple Pilots, Passes Away

Scott Weiland, the lead singer of 90’s cult band Stone Temple Pilots and the rock supergroup Velvet Revolver, passed away last night in his sleep.   He was 48 years old.  Weiland was a very versatile musician whose career was sadly marred by problems with addiction.

According to his representatives, Weiland died in his sleep on his tour bus.  The singer and his new band, Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts, were set to perform in Rochester, Minneapolis on Friday, and the band’s show outside of Minneapolis on Thursday night had been cancelled due to low ticket sales.  Last March, the Wildabouts lost guitarist Jeremy Brown, who died from drug intoxication, the day before the band release their debut album, Blaster.

While the current cause of Weiland’s death is unknown, TMZ reports that according to the police recordings, the singer suffered a cardiac arrest.  Whether this arrest was induced by any substances has not yet been confirmed.  

Weiland’s career skyrocketed after the initial success of his band, Stone Temple Pilots.  The the band was commercially successful, because their sound was considered more popular and accessible than the sound of other grunge bands of the time.

The success of Stone Temple Pilots set Weiland on a dangerous path.  The singer, who had struggled with alcoholism and abuse in his youth, struggled with bipolar disorder, and turned to heroin and the band had to disband after Weiland’s antics.  The band eventually reunited in 2008, but that year Weiland was sentenced to eight days in prison after pleading no contest to a drink driving charge.  

Weiland is survived by his two children Lucy and Noah of his marriage with Mary Fosberg, and his wife, photographer Jamie Watchel Weiland, who married Scott in 2013.

Weiland with Mary Fosberg

Weiland with Jamie Watchell Weiland

The music world reacted to Weiland’s death.  Lenny Kravitz lamented the event on his Twitter:

Way too soon... #scottweiland pic.twitter.com/rgsgyhAwbe

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) December 4, 2015

Dave Navarro, the guitarist for 90’s band Jane’s Addiction also expressed his thoughts on Twitter, and encouraged people to think of Weiland’s family.

Its not my loss, its our loss. Send your thoughts toward the family! https://t.co/Ojv1QYABmg

— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) December 4, 2015

Celebrity Couples Who Met On Set and Are Still Going Strong

Country singer Blake Shelton admits “it has been a crazy year” for him.  Shelton has recently gone through a divorce with ex wifeMiranda Lambert and is now dating fellow The Voice judge Gwen Stefani. With being honored as CMT's Artist of the Year and a new beautiful girlfriend, Blake Shelton seems to be ending his "crazy" year the right way. The new couple met on set and have been the talk of the town ever since confirming dating rumors - something that is not uncommon in the entertainment industry.  Here is a look at other celebrity couples who met on set and are still going strong:

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie-Pitt

The power couple met on set for Mr. and Mrs. Smith back in 2005.  Who would have guessed that a movie title could hint at foreshadowing?

20th Century Fox

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

Green Lantern brought this these two A-List actors together in 2011.  They welcomed a beautiful baby girl - James - in 2014. 

Warner Brothers Pictures

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

The two met on the set of The Rum Diary in 2011 and are now married.  The couple's love for dogs recently got them in a bit of a controversy as they tried bringing their furry friends with them to Australia without proper documentation.

FilmDistrict

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendez

2014’s A Place Beyond The Pines brought these two big names together.  The couple welcomed their first baby in 2014.

Focus Features

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux

The newlyweds met on the set of Wanderlust in 2012. They recently celebrated their honeymoon in the beautiful island of Bora Bora. 

Universal Pictures

Fans Take to Twitter and Facebook to Support Amy Schumer’s Recent Controversial Pose in the 2016 Pirelli Calendar.

Annie Leibovitz

The Italian tire brand Pirelli puts together a calendar each year widely known for featuring photographs of beautiful women in provocative poses.  Ever since 1964 the Pirelli Calendar –“The Cal”–  has been known to “celebrate the female form and contemporary ideals of beauty,” as explained on the Pirelli website.  

The Cal was made popular as it featured the faces and exposed bodies of supermodels.

Recent editions have featured beauties such as Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Gigi Hadid. Fast forward to 2016, a controversial and almost completely nude photo of comedian, Amy Schumer has gone viral as it was featured in The Cal.  Along with Schumer, successful women such as; peace activist Yoko Ono, tennis champion Serena Williams and Singer-Songwriter Patti Smith were featured in the latest issue - most of them fully clothed.  

Schumer’s demanding personality and recent popularity are tactically used by Pirelli to gain recognition of the calendar’s new issue and promote the other respectable women in the calendar.  The idea of women being raw and unapologetic is an idea promoted by Schumer in her acts.  By choosing Schumer to pose for “The Cal,” Pirelli showcases its new approach towards women’s beauty standards.

Fans posted on social media sites Twitter and Facebook to give this new calendar makeover a thumbs up.    

Autumn F. W. posted, “beautiful at every size! #iamenough”

Ingrid P. wrote, “I love this acceptance is what we all need"

The majority of Schumer fans are supporting her calendar spread while some Pirelli fans express disappointment.

Moli commented on an article on “The Cal” said, “This is a huge step backwards. I agree we should praise successful women, but Pirelli calendar is about Physical Beauty.  Come on, folks, most of these calendars will end up in the round file. Get real.”

Highlighting talents such as Schumer over traditional calendar models such as Kate Moss will hopefully encourage more “realistic” beauty standards in Hollywood and the media going forward.  

Celebs Give Back on #GivingTuesday

Courtesy of Brita Meng Outzen/Christopher's Haven

How are you giving back on #GivingTuesday? Many celebrities and public figures have taken to Twitter to show how they give back to charities of their choice and encourage their fans to do the same.

Big names like Chris Evans, Susan Sarandon, and Bette Midler have contributed to the cause.  

Chris Evans, who visited Seattle Children’s Hospital back in March dressed up as Captain America, re-tweeted an important message from Christopher’s Haven:

On #GivingTuesday, please join @ChrisEvans & Bob Kraft of the @Patriots by donating to #TheRealSuperHeroes : https://t.co/feO744VAoD …

— Christopher's Haven (@chris_haven) December 1, 2015

Jennifer Beals, Flashdance actress, tweeted to give recognition to the Malala Fund:

My dream is for every child to know that beautiful feeling that comes when ideas interact w/the soul. #education @MalalaFund #GivingTuesday

— Jennifer Beals (@jenniferbeals) November 24, 2015

Susan Sarandon tweets at her charity of choice while also retweeting other charities and their causes:

#GivingTuesday is a day of giving amidst all the buying. Donate to @Amnesty International today: https://t.co/j9QhyBw9Xe

— Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) December 1, 2015

Sex and the City star Kristin Davis tweeted a picture from Sheldrick Wildlife to encourage fans to support orphaned animals:

Such a rare sight! You can help support all of the orphaned animals at #DSWT #GivingTuesday https://t.co/PaUniHfxqg

— Kristin Davis (@KristinDavis) December 1, 2015

Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford, who will feature in our upcoming holiday episode, is donating to Step Up – an organization focused on helping young girls.

It's #GivingTuesday! Join me in helping @suwn raise $5k for after-school supplies for girls: https://t.co/Rr1FZdOGsr

— Kelly Rutherford (@KellyRutherford) November 30, 2015

Actor/singer/songwriter Jesse McCartney tweets at The Red Cross:

#GiveWithMeaning – $15 could provide @RedCross blankets for 3 people - https://t.co/SZIiDogkJK #GivingTuesday

— Jesse McCartney (@JesseMcCartney) December 1, 2015

Chelsea Clinton took part in the #GivingTuesday festivities:

Today we celebrate #GivingTuesday! How will you give back this holiday season? #ItsYourWorld pic.twitter.com/RqHFi6QANr

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) December 1, 2015

Fashion world icon, Tim Gunn tells us how he’s giving back today:

It's #GivingTuesday! I just invested in #NextGenDesigners @cooperhewitt. You should too! https://t.co/IB8uaP2ypI pic.twitter.com/KSBeNH29NK

— Tim Gunn (@TimGunn) December 1, 2015

Hot up and coming musician Charlie Puth gives back with a love of music to MyMusicRx: 

Psyched to support @MyMusic_Rx on #GivingTuesday https://t.co/Gcid98pSs8 #MusicHeals pic.twitter.com/tboxZtXwlh

— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) December 1, 2015

It’s refreshing to see so many big names get together amongst millions around the world to partake and encourage generosity during the holiday season.  What can you do to help your favorite charities today?

It’s #GivingTuesday Today!

While Thanksgiving might have been last Thursday, we all still many things to be thankful for.  That’s why after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s maybe better to give something back.  Today is #GivingTuesday, a new tradition that barely started four years ago.  It’s day to give back to those who need it.

On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.

It’s a simple idea. Just find a way for your family, your community, your company or your organization to come together to give something more. Then tell everyone you can about how you are giving. Join us and be a part of a global celebration of a new tradition of generosity.

Created by the 92nd Street Y, a cultural center in New York City that, since 1874, has been bringing people together around the values of service and giving back, #GivingTuesday connects diverse groups of individuals, communities and organizations around the world for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving.

A team of influencers and founding partners joined forces—collaborating across sectors, offering expertise and working tirelessly—to launch #GivingTuesday and have continued to shape, grow and strengthen the movement.

Last year, #GivingTuesday raised an estimated $45 million, with more than 15,000 non-profit organizations getting involved around the U.S., according the Case Foundation. This year, more than 30,000 organizations have signed up including The Child Mind Institute.

So just be ready to make your donation today, and make #GivingTuesday a tradition that’s worth to be remembered.

THE WANNA’S SHOPPING GUIDE FOR GREAT CYBER MONDAY DEALS!

It’s Cyber Monday today!  So if you relaxed all weekend with the family and didn’t go out on Black Friday, you want to get ahead on your holiday shopping, or you simply want the best deals, then you have to hit the web for the best sales in cyberspace!  Here are some of the Wanna’s recommendations for your online shopping spree!

1. Amazon.com

    The kings of online shopping are not holding back today.  Amazon is offering special prices on their Kindles, their TV streaming systems the Amazon Fire TV, and on their new “home robot”/personal assistant, the Amazon Echo.  If you’re not into tech, you can also check out the hourly deals the website is offering from its vast catalogue.  But everything goes quickly, so be quick!  Amazon is also offering 30% off in select styles in fashion!

2. Jet.com

Jet already prides itself on being something like Amazon for deals, so it’s only natural they’d have some great deals on cyber Monday.  The tech startup has deals on everything from video games to beauty and furniture!

3. Best Buy

 For those tech obsessed in your family, Best Buy has the best deals in everything from tv sets to big appliances for your home.  The best deals on the site are probably in the camera section, where you can get some very good prices for some DSLR kits that include Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras.  Best Buy is also offering free shipping on all purchases plus free in-store pickup!

4. Barnes and Noble

 The country’s biggest booksellers are having some great deals for the bookworms in your family.  The site is offering a full 25% off any item of your choice, plus 30% off educational toys and games!  They’re also offering 50% off select classic books like The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and 70% off select DVD’s and Blu-Rays!  And, not to be outdone by Amazon, they’re offering great deals on their e-readers, the Nook!

5. Macy’s

    America’s most popular department store has a wide array of deals and promotions today!  The whole store is offering 25% – 40% off on everything that is already on clearance!  Plus free shipping and additional 20% off for all purchases after purchases over $25!  There’s clothes and gear for all the family in Macy’s deals!

6. For the fashionista!

Here are some special links for those in the family who’re looking for the finer things in life. These stores are all offering great discounts in the best fashion and home decor!

ALLSTAINTS.COM  - 30% off EVERYTHING   http://www.us.allsaints.com/

MISSONI.COM - Extra 10% off already reduced SALE prices

NEIMAN MARCUS - Neiman Marcus is offering gift cards for up to $200

JOSS AND MAIN - SAVE 30% with the code SAVE30

ZAZZLE.COM - Zazzle is offering discounts of up to 65% on their entire site

UNIQLO.COM  - with the code SALE you can get $15 off $100 and $30 off $150

THEORY.COM - Theory is offering 40% off in select styles

WAYFAIR - Wayfair is offering up to 80% off in select furniture styles.

POTTERY BARN KIDS - Pottery Barn Kids is offering a 60% sale in select styles, plus an extra 20% off and free shipping for today!

BLUE AND CREAM - 25% off with the code CYBER

TEAVANA - offers $25 off your $60 purchase with the code: CYBER15

Eagles of Death Metal Speak Out After Paris Attacks

Vice

For the American band Eagles of Death Metal, November 13 was going to be a special day.  After all, they were headlining one of the most iconic indie rock venues in Paris: Le Bataclan.  What happened during the attacks led by the terrorists of Daesh made the night unforgettable in a depressing way.

Now, a little over a week after the attacks that resulted in 89 deaths only at the nightclub, the band (who all survived) have given their first interview.  The interview is set to be released sometime this week, on Vice.  But we already have a one minute preview of the painful honesty that will come with it.

Lead singer Jesse Hughes and his bandmate (and super producer) Joshua Homme recount the events at Le Bataclan.  Hughes, choked up and teary-eyed, describes how some people tried to hide in the band’s dressing room, only to be murdered there.

"The killers were able to get in and killed every one of them except a kid who hid under my leather jacket," Hughes said.

Perhaps the more touching moment in the preview is when Hughes speaks of the humanity displayed by the victims of the attacks.

"So many people wouldn't leave their friends," Hughes said. "So many people put themselves in front of people."