01/27 PATRICK J. ADAMS, KEVIN DANIELS, KEVIN BIGLEY, SUITS. SIRENS, USA

PATRICK J. ADAMS, KEVIN DANIELS AND KEVIN BIGLEY JOIN THE SHOW TO TALK ABOUT THE RETURN OF ‘SUITS’ AND ‘SIRENS’ ON USA!

THE DRAMATIC FOURTH SEASON OF ‘SUITS’ CONTINUES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 & SEASON TWO OF ONE OF THE YEAR’S TOP NEW CABLE COMEDIES, ‘SIRENS,’ PREMIERES TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

USA Network brings back two dynamic series in January.  From Creator and Executive Producer Aaron Korsh, the critically acclaimed drama SUITS returns on Wednesday, January 28 at 10/9c for the remainder of its 4th season. SIRENS, the half hour comedy from Denis Leary and Bob Fisher,  returns to USA’s Tuesday night comedy block
on Tuesday, January 27 at 10/9c for a hilarious second season, following a stack of MODERN FAMILY from 7-10pm ET.

The mid-season premiere of SUITS picks up from the stunning cliffhanger, with Louis gaining the leverage needed to finally achieve his ultimate goal—becoming a partner of the firm. Meanwhile,  the team at Pearson Specter is dealing with the major fallout of Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman) learning Mike’s (SAG® Award nominee Patrick J. Adams) secret.   With six episodes remaining, Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and Jessica (Gina Torres) are faced with critical changes at the firm and defending one of their own.  The series also stars Sarah Rafferty and Meghan Markle.  Guest appearances this season include ―Pretty Little LiarS star, Troian Bellisario, Billy Miller (The Young and the Restless), and Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) as well as the return of Stephen Macht, Wendell Pierce, Neal McDonough, Eric Roberts and Zeljko Ivanek.

SUITS was among the top 5 scripted series on ad-supported cable in 3rdquarter in P18-49 (1.84MM), P25-54 (2.02MM) and P18-34 (844,000) and a top ten series on basic cable in total viewers P2+ (4.50MM).  Season 4.0 of the series reached a total audience of 14.1 million viewers across its various platforms, including live viewing, DVR playback, set-top VOD, digital on-demand and electronic sell-through.

From Universal Cable Productions, SUITS was created and is executive produced by Aaron Korsh ("The Deep End").  Doug Liman (COVERT AFFAIRS, The Bourne Trilogy, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith") and David Bartis (COVERT AFFAIRS, "The O.C.") and Gene Klein (COVERT AFFAIRS) of Hypnotic , as well as Daniel Arkin (90210) and Chris Downey (King & Maxwell, Leverage) serve as executive producers.  Rick Muirragui (Men of a Certain Age, The Good Guys serves as co-executive producer.  The series recently received a 16-episode fifth season renewal.  Seasons one through three of SUITS can be found on Amazon Prime while fans can catch up on the fourth season via video-on-demand.

Season two of the popular comedy series SIRENS, from executive producers Denis Leary and Bob Fisher, returns Tuesday, January 27 at 10/9c with two back-to-back episodes. The season reunites Chicago’s best EMTs Johnny (Michael Mosley), Hank (Kevin Daniels) and Brian (Kevin Bigley) as they navigate their way through professional and personal drama. Together the comedy-trio discusses and debates its way through life issues, including chance versus coincidence, white knights versus nightingales and  strippers versus magicians. SIRENS also stars Jessica McNamee, Bill Nunn and Josh Segarra. Guest stars appearing in the 13 episode season include Lenny Clarke, Nora Dunn, Loretta Devine, John Scurti, Steve Schirripa, Jonathan Sadowski, Nikki DeLoach, Aya Cash, WWE Superstar Mike ―The Miz Mizanin, Brian Doyle Murray, Wayne Knight and Andy Kindler.

In its first season, SIRENS quickly drew a loyal and consistent audience, earning its place as one of the top new basic cable comedy series debut of the year among total viewers P2+ averaging 1.62MM and in the key P25-54 demo averaging 870,000. Prior to the season two premiere, fans can catch up on the first season on Sunday, January 25 from 12-4am ET.

SIRENS is produced by Fox Television Studios and Apostle, in conjunction with Daybreak Pictures. Leary and Jim Serpico (Rescue Me) serve as executive producers for Apostle, along with Fisher. Hal Vogel, David Aukin (Hyde Park on Hudson), and David Leach of Daybreak Pictures also executive produce. The series is filmed on location in Chicago.


PATRICK J. ADAMS  BIO

Patrick J. Adams stars as Mike Ross in USA’s provocative drama, SUITS, a role which garnered him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in 2011.

This past spring, Adams starred opposite Zoe Saldana and Jason Isaac in the 2014 television miniseries “Rosemary’s Baby” directed by Agnieska Holland.  Additional television credits include Michael Mann and David Milch’s acclaimed series “Luck” opposite Dustin Hoffman and Michael Gambon, season two of the hit series “Orphan Black” opposite Tatiana Maslany,” “Lost,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Pretty Little Liars,” “N.C.I.S.,” “Lie To Me” and “Flash Forward.”

Adams has held various supporting roles in films including in the hit comedy “Old School,” directed  by  Todd  Phillips  and  2009  Berlin  Film  Festival  competitor  “Rage”  directed  by internationally-renowned filmmaker Sally Potter, in which he appeared alongside Judi Dench, Jude Law, Dianne Weist and Steve Buscemi.   Additionally, Adams starred in indie films such as, “The Waterhole,” 2009 Slamdance entry “Weather Girl,” “6 Month Rule” directed by Blayne Weaver  and  most  recently,  “Car  Dogs”  opposite  Academy  Award-winning  actress  Octavia Spencer.

In  addition  to  his work  on  screen,  Adams maintains  a  strong  connection  to  his Southern California theatre roots.   He produced and starred in writer Bill Cain’s (“House of Cards”) play “Nine Circles” at the Bootleg Theatre in Los Angeles.   In 2012 Adams was awarded a BACK STAGE Garland Award for Best Performance in a Play and was also nominated for a 2012 Los Angeles  Drama  Critics  Circle  award  for  Lead  Performance.   He  is  a  member  of  the  Ojai Playwrights Conference, starring in new works by established and developing playwrights.  Cain's “Equivocation” was developed at Ojai and Adams subsequently starred in the celebrated Geffen Playhouse production, which was honored with the 2010 Best Production at the LA Ovation Awards.  He made his professional stage debut in the landmark, West Coast premiere of Edward Albee's “The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?” at The Mark Taper Forum, which also took home Best Play at the Ovation Awards.  Adams also produced and directed a hit revival of “Marat/Sade,” for which he accepted Best Production at the L.A. Weekly Theatre Awards.

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Adams is a theatre graduate of the University of Southern California and resides in Los Angeles.

KEVIN DANIELS BIO
Kevin Daniels stars as the all-knowing Chicago EMT Hank St. Clare on USA’s hit comedy series SIRENS. Daniels can also be seen in the recurring role of Longinus on the hit series “Modern Family.” Other television appearances include: “Justified,” “House,” “Chuck,” “Franklin and Bash,” “Law and Order,” “Frasier,” “Brothers and Sisters,” the telefilm “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” starring Halle Berry as well as the television movie “One Chrismas Eve.” His feature film credits include Touchstone Pictures Ladder 49 starring John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix, Warner Brothers’ And Then Came Love opposite Vanessa Williams. Kevin also appeared in McCanick, directed by Josh Waller starring David Morse and Ciaran Hinds, which premiered at this years Toronto International Film Festival. Other film credits include Kate and Leopold, The Island, and Hollywood Homicide. On the stage, Daniels was last seen as legendary football player Jim Brown in the Rogue Machine’s production of “One Night in Miami” nominated for four Ovation awards including Best Acting Ensemble and Best Production. Prior to that he played the title role of Earvin “Magic” Johnson in “Magic/Bird” on Broadway directed by Thomas Kail. Daniels graduated from the Juilliard Drama Division and currently resides in Los Angeles.


KEVIN BIGLEY BIO
Kevin Bigley stars the rookie EMT Brian Czyk on USA Network’s hit comedy series SIRENS. Bigley was born in the small town of Yuba City, California and studied acting at DePaul University in Chicago. After graduation, Bigley stayed in Chicago to perform in a seven-month run of “Killer Joe” at Profiles Theatre, as well as “A Separate Piece” at Chicago's prestigious Steppenwolf Theater. While in Chicago, Bigley also shot the lead in the pilot “Firsts,” directed by Vince Vaughn. Bigley moved to Los Angeles in 2010 and was seen in the movie Game Change opposite Julianne Moore.  Other film and television credits include Joe Carnahan’s “Stretch,” “The Dilema,” “Friday Night Dinner,” “Bones,” “CSI: Miama,” “Detroit 187,” “Metadors” and “Chicago Code.”




THEN OUR PAL CHEF RICK STOPS BY WITH AN AMAZING SUPERBOWL RECIPE!



Rosemary Wine Vinegar Wings

Ingredients 
5 lb. Chicken Wings
5 stems of Fresh Rosemary
2 Tablespoons Fresh Diced Garlic
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions
Wash chicken wings and cut into separate pieces if desired.  Place into a large mixing bowl. Preheat oven to 350F. Next, separate rosemary leaves from stems and chop into fine pieces, set aside.  On the stove top, heat a sauté pan on medium heat for 1 minute; add olive oil heat for another minute.  Then toss in garlic and rosemary, sauté until garlic begins to turn color, remove from heat and pour over wings, add in salt and pepper and toss.  Place coated wings onto a baking dish or sheet pan.  Place in oven and cook until golden brown, turning to make sure all sides cook evenly.  Remove when the center of the drumette reaches 165F.
Remove wings and place into a clean bowl, pour in wine vinegar and toss to coat , serve immediately!

Chef Rick Tip:  You can try using regular or white balsamic vinegar for a different flavor

01/20 ERIC ROBERTS

Eric Roberts is an Academy Awards nominee for his role in Runaway Train and a three-time Golden Globes nominee for Runaway Train, Star 80 and King of the Gypsies . He also won a Golden Satellite Award for the 2002 season of Less Than Perfect .

He also made a profound impact in the Emmy nominated television adaptation of Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood , directed by Jonathan Kaplan and co-starring Anthony Edwards and starred in La Cucaracha , which won Best Film at the Austin Film Festival in 1998, and for which Eric won Best Actor in the New York Independent Film Festival that same year. Eric’s starring role in the film, It’s My Party , received critical acclaim at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival .

Eric has diversified very recently, appearing in Sophie Muller’s Mr. Brightside video for The Killers, Brett Ratner’s video for Mariah Carey’s Emancipation of Mimi – Both award winners, and the Akon and Eminem video for Smack That .

Other notable performances include his roles in Final Analysis, The Pope of GreenwichVillage, Raggedy Man, Babyfever, Heaven’s Prisoners, The Specialist and The Grave.

Eric Roberts was recently seen in Christopher Nolan ’s Batman – The Dark Knight , along with one of the most incredible casts ever assembled. This follows a stint on Heroes – A job that ranks as one of Eric’s favorites. Eric strives to be associated with more comedy, hence will be appearing in a Larry The Cable Guy movie, Witless Protection.

Eric Roberts was born in Biloxi, Mississippi and grew up in and around  Atlanta, Georgia area. He began his career as an actor in his late teens in New York City.  In 1989 Eric won the Theatre World Award for his role on Broadway in Burn This .  He returned to the New York stage in 2003 in The Exonerated , which he appeared in as part of their touring company as well.

www.ericrobertsactor.com

01/13 CORBIN BERNSEN, CHRISTIAN MINGLE: THE MOVIE

CORBIN BERNSEN – ACTOR, DIRECTOR & WRITER - CHRISTIAN MINGLE: THE MOVIE

Corbin Dean Bernsen (born September 7, 1954) is an American actor and director, known for his work on television. He is known for his roles as divorce attorney Arnold Becker on the NBC drama series L.A. Law, as Dr. Alan Feinstone in The Dentist, as retired police detective Henry Spencer on the USA Network comedy-drama series Psych, and as Roger Dorn in the films Major League, Major League II, and Major League: Back to the Minors. He has also appeared regularly on other shows, including General Hospital and Cuts.

All-Star Cast Makes Christian Mingle: The Movie a Must-See Romantic Comedy - Film Written and Directed by Corbin Bernsen Comes to DVD Jan. 13

Portraying the online dating scene that more than 40 million Americans have tried, Christian Mingle: The Movie, written and directed by Corbin Bernsen (L.A. Law, Psych), takes viewers on a laughter-filled adventure to discover love and happiness.

Releasing on DVD January 2015, Christian Mingle: The Movie stars Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls, Party of Five) as Gwyneth Hayden, a 30-something marketing executive with a top-notch career, killer wardrobe, dream apartment and great friends – she thinks the only thing missing is a man. In a moment of inspired desperation, she fills out a profile on the dating website ChristianMingle.com hoping to find Mr. Right, "God's match" for her. However, Gwyneth's attempts at impressing her dream guy end in disaster when he calls her out on her "faux faith." In an honest realization, she sees her superficial life for what it really is, which leads Gwyneth down a path toward fulfilling the true desires of her heart with "life-changing" love.  

The filmboasts an all-star cast including Stephen Tobolowsky (Ground Hog Day, Thelma and Louise), John O'Hurley (Seinfeld, All My Children), David Keith (Officer and a Gentleman, U571), Morgan Fairchild (Chuck, Friends), and Jonathan Patrick Moore (The L.A. Complex, The Mistletones).  The film also features music from chart-topping Christian music artists including Toby Mac, Mandisa, Shawn McDonald and City Harbor.

01/06 ERIC ROBERTS

Eric Roberts is an Academy Awards nominee for his role in Runaway Train and a three-time Golden Globes nominee for Runaway Train, Star 80 and King of the Gypsies . He also won a Golden Satellite Award for the 2002 season of Less Than Perfect .

He also made a profound impact in the Emmy nominated television adaptation of Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood , directed by Jonathan Kaplan and co-starring Anthony Edwards and starred in La Cucaracha , which won Best Film at the Austin Film Festival in 1998, and for which Eric won Best Actor in the New York Independent Film Festival that same year. Eric’s starring role in the film, It’s My Party , received critical acclaim at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival .

Eric has diversified very recently, appearing in Sophie Muller’s Mr. Brightside video for The Killers, Brett Ratner’s video for Mariah Carey’s Emancipation of Mimi – Both award winners, and the Akon and Eminem video for Smack That .

Other notable performances include his roles in Final Analysis, The Pope of GreenwichVillage, Raggedy Man, Babyfever, Heaven’s Prisoners, The Specialist and The Grave.

Eric Roberts was recently seen in Christopher Nolan ’s Batman – The Dark Knight , along with one of the most incredible casts ever assembled. This follows a stint on Heroes – A job that ranks as one of Eric’s favorites. Eric strives to be associated with more comedy, hence will be appearing in a Larry The Cable Guy movie, Witless Protection.

Eric Roberts was born in Biloxi, Mississippi and grew up in and around  Atlanta, Georgia area. He began his career as an actor in his late teens in New York City.  In 1989 Eric won the Theatre World Award for his role on Broadway in Burn This .  He returned to the New York stage in 2003 in The Exonerated , which he appeared in as part of their touring company as well.

www.ericrobertsactor.com

12/30 FRANK SINATRA JR., CHEF RICK TARANTINO

Francis Wayne Sinatra (born January 10, 1944), professionally known as Frank Sinatra, Jr., is an American singer, songwriter and conductor.

Frank Jr. is the son of legendary musician and actor Frank Sinatra, Sr. and his first wife, Nancy Barbato Sinatra. He is the younger brother of singer and actress Nancy Sinatra, and the older brother of television producer Tina Sinatra.

Early life
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey into the household of one of the most popular singers in the world, Frank Jr. hardly saw his father, who was constantly on the road either performing or working in films. However, Frank Jr. recalls wanting to become a piano player and songwriter from his earliest days. His father wanted to name him after Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was President at the time of his birth.

Personal life
Frank Sinatra, Jr. married Cynthia McMurry on October 18, 1998 and divorced on January 7, 2000. He has had one son from a previous relationship, Michael Sinatra (born March 1, 1987) who lives in Japan.  Sinatra has denied speculation about the existence of another son named Frank Sinatra III.

Career
By his early teens he was performing at local clubs and venues. At age 19 he became the vocalist for Sam Donahue's band. He also spent considerable time with Duke Ellington, learning the music business.

Frank Jr. spent most of his early career on the road. By 1968 he had performed in 47 states and 30 countries, had guested on several television shows.  had hosted a summer replacement show for The Dean Martin Show, had sung with his own band in Las Vegas casinos and had been the opening act for bigger names at other casinos. During that time he gained a reputation for rigorous rehearsals and demanding standards for his musicians.

Sinatra appeared in the Sammy Davis, Jr. drama A Man Called Adam in 1966. Sinatra also appeared on the television crime drama Adam-12, in the episode (originally broadcast on March 13, 1974) titled "Clinic on 18th Street". He played a deputy district attorney named Gino Bardi.

The National Archives now houses a fifteen-minute song and monologue composed by Sinatra in 1976, Over the Land. It evokes the memory of the nation's flag and the nation's experiences with the flag since the War of 1812.

Starting in 1988, at his father's request, Frank Jr. placed his career on hold in order to act as his father's musical director and conductor. Poet/vocalist Rod McKuen said this:

As the senior Sinatra outlived one by one all of his conductors and nearly every arranger, and began to grow frail himself, his son knew he needed someone that he trusted near him. [Frank Jr.] was also savvy enough to know that performing was everything to his dad and the longer he kept that connection with his audience, the longer he would stay vital and alive.

In 1989, Sinatra sang "Wedding Vows in Vegas" on the acclaimed Was (Not Was) album, What Up, Dog?, later performing the song with the band on Late Night with David Letterman.

During the 1995–1996 television season, Sinatra was offered the role of Vic Fontaine on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Despite being a fan of the show and finding the role interesting, he turned it down, declaring that he only wanted to play an alien. James Darren accepted the part after demurring at first because he found descriptions of the part too "on the nose", changing his mind when he read the script.

Sinatra guest-starred on an episode of Son of the Beach in the episode "You Only Come Once" playing the villain Stinkfinger, and he sang his own theme song for the character. He had a guest spot playing himself on The Sopranos, in a role either mocking or acknowledging all the stories about his father's involvement with the mob - he lets Paulie Walnuts refer to him as the "Chairboy of the Board."

Sinatra appeared in a 2006 episode of Family Guy, "Brian Sings and Swings" (Season 4, Episode 19), where he was introduced as the "Member of The Board". He performed several tunes during the show, accompanied by Stewie and Brian. During the ending credits, he sang the Family Guy theme song. He also recorded a commentary for its DVD release. He returned in a 2008 episode, "Tales of a Third Grade Nothing", where he sang with Brian again, with Stewie returning as a sideline investor supporting the duo.

In 2006, Sinatra released an album entitled That Face! including the songs "You'll Never Know" and the self-penned song "Spice".

Sinatra made a brief cameo appearance in the series premiere episode of the 2010 CBS legal comedy-drama The Defenders, as well as the show's series finale.

UPCOMING APPEARENCES
New Year’s Eve Celebration with Frank Sinatra Jr.

We are pleased to announce a very special New Year’s Eve celebration taking place at The Riviera Palm Springs featuring Frank Sinatra Jr. along with a spectacular 8 piece band.

An iconic playground of the past, characterized today by its Old Hollywood glamour with a fresh, contemporary twist, the Riviera Palm Springs will evoke a magical evening of entertainment, dancing and culinary delights, including a four course dinner prepared by Executive Chef John Roberts and New Year’s party favors and a Champagne Toast at midnight, for up to 650 guests.

Doors will open at 7:30pm and prior to Frank Sinatra Jr.’s performance at 10:45pm, which will continue through midnight, the hotel will amuse guests with the Riviera Palm Spring’s pianist Martin Ross.

A favorite destination of Rat Pack icons, such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., as well as stars such as Elvis Presley, Bob Hope, Sonny and Cher and Elizabeth Taylor, the Riviera continues to attract Tinsel-town’s elite with its rich history and famed pool parties.

To kick-off this memorable evening and in celebration of the New Year, the Riviera Palm Springs is offering a special New Year’s Eve Package:
• One night accommodations
• Two tickets to the Frank Sinatra Jr. Dinner Show
• 25% off treatment in SpaTerre
• $50 daily resort credit
• Package starts at $1100

Tickets for the Event only can be purchased separately and start at $289.00 per person.

Information & Reservations:
Call 760-778-6617


THEN OUR PAL CHEF RICK STOPS BY WITH SOME AMAZING RECIPES

Rick Tarantino or Chef Rick as he is know in the media has a diverse back ground that has helped him build a successful career as a celebrity chef. He attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst Campus and graduated with a Bachelors' of Science from the School of Food Science and Nutrition. Then began his work experience at the prestigious chain of Sheraton Hotels and Resorts from Los Angles to New York's five star St Regis Hotel, Rick worked his way up the corporate ladder. But that was only the beginning, with years of experience in the family hotel business that he was raised in and now with corporate hospitality business under his belt, he began his entrepreneurial career and started Inn Vision a state of the art in-room movie company in hotels around the country. After successfully selling that venture he went back into his family hotel and restaurant business with his father. Emerald Hotel and Resorts International, owned and operated hotels and restaurants in New England.

Rick then returned to school and received his Masters of Science degree from Johnson & Wales University, the world leading hotel and culinary school. Wanting to give back he began teaching at the school. That lead to an opportunity to develop an alumni and development office for the Chancellor, so when his father retired, they sold the hotel company and Rick began his next career as an educator, author and fundraiser. During the ten year period at Johnson & Wales, Rick met Justin Miller a young inspiring 6 year old who loved to cook. Rick trained Justin to become the Guinness Book of Records Worlds Youngest Chef and the two travelled the world cooking and inspiring others. This launched Rick in to the Television and Media industry.

The pair appeared on almost every national television show venue from Good Morning America, David Letterman, Disney, to the Food Network. Rick also became a research chef for many national brands like Westinghouse, Rival's Crock -Pot, Cattlemen's, BBQ sauce, Kraft Foods, and VacuWare to just name a few. In addition he now appears regularly on HSN ( Home Shopping Channel ) and The Shopping Channel Canada as well as National Infomercials and Tradeshows.

Chef Rick has experience in many media outlets, live appearances, press tours, news shows, morning shows, radio, infomercials, cook books, and currently co-hosts a cable cooking show called You Won't Even Miss it. He worked with Celebrities like the late Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse, Jarred Fogle from Subway and Martin Yen. He is sought after for recipe development by food companies and supermarkets. He develops many of the free recipes you pick up at the grocery store and tours supermarkets regularly teaching customers recipes and how to enhance their meals to get out of the "Food RUT". You can see him at Hannaford's, ACME, Lowes, Sweet Bay and Shaw's. He also endorsees his own line of products called Chef Rick Spices, Chef Rick Seafood , Proware Professional Kitchen Products and Bold Chef. He does product development for companies like All-Clad , Williams Sonoma and Westinghouse.

Go to www.myrastellidirect.com/chefrick!

12/23 MATT FORBES

MATT FORBES | ‘THE TWELVE MINUTES OF CHRISTMAS’

ABOUT THE EP
The Twelve Minutes of Christmas is the debut release from the 26 year-old Canadian pop crooner, Matt Forbes. Hailed for his hip, youthful approach to the Great American Songbook, Forbes recorded the album ofholiday favorites at the world-famous Capitol Studios in Hollywood. The Twelve Minutes of Christmas features brand-new arrangements of four timeless classics, performed by a group of world-class, first-call musicians. In reimagining these songs for 2014, Forbes enlisted the talents of acclaimed composer and arranger, Callum Au, whose recent assignments have included arranging for the BBC Big Band, RTE Concert Orchestra, Metropole Orkest and Grammy® nominee, Jamie Cullum. !

The EP kicks off with a hard-swinging (and decidedly-cheeky) rendering of Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas', which then leads into a wistful, contemporary reimagining of Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane's, 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'. Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn's lesser-known gem, 'The Christmas Waltz' is given a warm, unabashedly nostalgic treatment here while Forbes concludes the EP by paying homage to that grandfather of all Christmas music, Bing Crosby, with R. Alex Anderson’s charming and ever-catchy, 'Mele Kalikimaka'. In a market over-saturated with Christmas releases from would-be pop stars, Forbes has managed to craft an album that cuts through the noise and evokes those classic Christmas albums of yore, all while giving audiences a fresh
contemporary sound that's all his own.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Matt Forbes is the 26 year-old Canadian who's setting a new standard for standards. Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Matt has drawn considerable acclaim for bringing, hip, youthful interpretations to the Great American Songbook. His authentic approach, rich baritone voice and sly, comedic charm evoke the spirit of a beloved bygone
era. Matt regularly performs at top jazz venues in Los Angeles with his own Big Little Band, including Herb Alpert’s Vibrato, Upstairs at Vitello’s and The Dresden Room.

More recently, Forbes had the pleasure of opening for the Emmy award-winning Seth MacFarlane (creator and star of Family Guy, Ted) at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. Matt also regularly fronts the acclaimed 22-piece Influence Jazz Orchestra, led by the Grammy® and Emmy-nominated composer, Ron Jones (Family Guy, American Dad, Star
Trek: The Next Generation). He is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

For the latest music, news and live dates, please visit the Official Matt Forbes Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/MattForbesLive EP available for purchase worldwide via Amazon.com & iTunes

12/16 CCH POUNDER, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, SOA

Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder (born December 25, 1952), known professionally as C. C. H. Pounder (styled "CCH Pounder"), is a Guyanese-born American film andtelevision actress. She has appeared in numerous films, made-for-television films, television miniseries and plays, and has made guest appearances on notable television shows. From 2002 to 2008, she starred as Detective Claudette Wyms in the FX police drama The Shield. In 2009, she appeared as Mo'at in James Cameron's film Avatar. She starred in recurring roles as Mrs. Irene Frederic on the TV series Warehouse 13until its series finale on May 19, 2014 and DA Tyne Patterson on the FX TV series Sons of Anarchy. Currently she portrays medical examiner, Dr. Loretta Wade, on NCIS: New Orleans.

Early life
Pounder was born on December 25, 1952, in Georgetown, British Guiana (nowGuyana), the daughter of Betsy Enid James Arnella and Ronald Urlington Pounder. She was educated in England and moved to the U.S. in 1970, where she attended Ithaca College. Pounder made her acting debut in the 1979 film All That Jazz.

Career
Pounder starred in the film Bagdad Café,[3] and has made smaller appearances in many other successful films. She has focused primarily on her television career. In the early 1980s, Pounder first appeared in guest roles on Hill Street Blues, and then on several popular shows (The Cosby Show, RoboCop 3, L.A. Law, The X-Files, Living Single and Quantum Leap) before landing a long-running recurring role as Dr. Angela Hicks on ER from 1994 to 1997. In the midst of this she had a large co-starring role in the 1995 Tales From the Crypt feature film Demon Knight. She then returned to guest appearances on other shows, including The Practice, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Millennium, The West Wing (where she was considered for the role of C. J. Cregg) and the short-lived sitcom Women in Prison.

From 2002 to 2008, she starred as Detective Claudette Wyms in the FX Networks police drama The Shield. For this role she was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2005. She had previously been nominated for Emmys in 1995 (for guest starring in The X-Files) and in 1997 (for her supporting role on ER). She has also lent her voice to several video games and animated projects, including Aladdin and the King of Thieves, True Crime: Streets of LA, Gargoyles as Desdemona and Coldfire, and most recently Justice League Unlimited as government agent Amanda Waller, a role she reprised for the animated movie adaption of the comic book Superman/Batman: Public Enemies as well as the video game Batman: Arkham Origins, its companion/sequelBatman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, and another animated film that takes place in continuity with the games, Batman: Assault on Arkham.Also, Pounder was one of the readers for the HBO film Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narrative that aired in 2003, directed by Ed Bell and Thomas Lennon. She appeared on the Syfy series Warehouse 13 until its finale on May 19, 2014. Pounder also was one of the stars of the cancelled Fox sitcom Brothers. Pounder was nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her appearance in the BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. She co-starred in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013).