Over the years on DT, I've covered Jordan Zucker's (C'97, Theta) entertainment journey as she's appeared on "Scrubs", cooked with Bobby Flay, interviewed NY Jets players, got featured on the morning news for her Girls Guide to Fantasy Football league, tried out for Oprah ...and now has been invited to join the team at espnW where she will be making videos throughout the fantasy football season.

After the jump watch Jordan's first video where she quizzes Giants fans about their team!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

(l to r: ) Michele, Sabrina and Samantha

Remember the story I did about the Penn alumni sister realtors who have their own show on HGTV?

Well, not only is their fourth season of "Selling New York" about to debut in October, but the Kleier sisters teamed up with their mom and published a new novel called Hot Property.

After the jump, learn more about the novel and find out how they managed to get Penn into the book and Penn alumni onto their show!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

Over the past couple of years on "Project Runway", we've seen this mega fashionista guest judge and this Penn alum appear as a contestant.

Last night a 3rd Penn alum appeared on the show and guest judged alongside Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Michael Kors. And we learned she's "not a fan of voluminous wee wee pads" and she "loves sparkle".

After the jump, learn more about Stacey Bendet (C'99) and her story from her fashion beginnings at Penn to becoming a web designer to running a 50 million dollar company!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

In my last post about Penn author Laura Dave (C'99, Writers House) her books The Divorce Party and London is the Best City in America were going Hollywood and being developed by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon's production companies.

Today, Laura's new novel, The First Husband comes out and it's another novel that I'm sure will catch the attention of Hollywood again!

After the jump,

• learn more about her new novel
• read a passage from her book
• discover where the story of this book came from, and
• find out what exciting things are going on with her previously mentioned titles!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

Here's a a feminist platform you can get behind.

Actress Ashley Wren Collins (C'98, Bloomers, Penn Players) has created "Mother Eve's Secret Garden of Sensual Sisterhood" and a really funny character that she is trying to pitch to tv producers as a reality show.

After the jump, watch Ashley's episode, "Unleash Your Inner Skank" and find out who wins if you dress like a nun, ...and also why "we don't want to ask for what we don't not want to never not have".

Read More......

Continue Reading »

After the viral lady gaga cover she did, Jill Goldberg (C'04, Dischord A Cappella, Penn Choir, Wind Ensemble) has been hard at work on her new album "Girl, Polite".

The album just dropped and she's got some real catchy music on it with some interesting backstories.

After the jump, check out her new music video for "Not Worth It" and her anthem on how to be a stronger person.

Read More......

Continue Reading »

Much has happened since Penn alum entertainment journalist Emily Frances froze her eggs on national TV a few years ago.

Recently, Emily has decided to also put a freeze on entertainment, change careers and do what many Penn alumni do best: become an entrepreneur.

After the jump, learn about Emily's tasty new endeavor and her Superbowl themed commercial airing which just recently started airing!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

(l to r:) Sabrina and Samantha

Move over Donald, Ivanka and Don Jr., there is another New York Penn family of realtors on TV starting tonight.

More about two successful Penn alumni sisters and their family business after the jump!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

(Andrea is the blonde haired Swing Doll on the left)

When Andrea Davis (C'92) was an undergrad at Penn, she was Music Director of the Penny Loafers.  In continuing with her musical passion, over the past 10 years, she and her friends Robin and Christina have created a 1940s/1950s Andrew Sisters-esque harmonizing girl trio called the "The Swing Dolls" that tours the US.  (they were even featured on the "Gilmore Girls" a few years back!).

After the jump, listen to the Swing Dolls perform an exclusive holiday clip just for Penn alumni readers of DT!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

(Jordan on right)

You can't keep a good Penn winning woman down.

Jordan Zucker (C'97, Theta) appeared on "Scrubs", cooked with Bobby Flay, interviewed NY Jets players, got featured on the morning news for her Girls Guide to Fantasy Football league, tried out for Oprah ...and now has a new web series that combines 2 of her passions: sports and cooking.

Her latest episode after the jump!

2 more days to win our contest to win THESE delicious chocolates from Penn alum entrepreneur! Enter HERE!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

Here's another one for our "Who Knew" series, as well as our "Pennalicious Profiles" series...

Not only had Penn alum Schatar Sapphira (Arts House Resident, Inspiration, Penn Black Arts League, Penn Gospel Choir, Penn basketball manager) made it to the final six of Penn alum Mark Cronin's (ENG'86) "Flavor of Love" and soonafter appeared on "Charm School", but she has created quite the career for herself and certainly knows how to market herself!

As another Penn actor put it, you have to "own it" and be the CEO of yourself.

Schatar is the living, breathing embodiment of this!  And she knows it : )

(A lot) More from Schatar, how much she "loves balls" (you gotta hear this), and her achievements after the jump!



Share

Read More......

Continue Reading »

Over the past year, I introduced 2 exclusive DT vlog series from recent Penn alumni guys as they continue to pursue a career in music and acting.

Starting today, we brings you another DT exclusive "actor" LA journey series, but this one is told from the perspective of a female. 

Also, this series is less "sit-down vlog" and more documentary style.

After the jump, learn more about Jess Garvey (C'09), and watch Episode 1 of DT's "Starter Reality Star" where she takes us on an actual audition for a Special K commercial!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

Jill Goldberg (C'04, Dischord A Cappella, Penn Choir, Wind Ensemble) is one smart (and talented) musician.

 Jill got inspired by so many independent artists who got literally millions of views for their cover video song that she thought she'd jump on the bandwagon herself to help her promote her upcoming album.

After the jump check out Jill's great rendition of a popular Lady Gaga song!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

CHARLY, aka Carly Greenberg (C'05) is all about 80's awesomeness.  So much so that her look and sound has caught Hollywood's attention.

After the jump find out which popular TV shows her music has been featured in....and which hot rocker 80's cartoon she reminds me of!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

Last month I covered sultry singer Jessica Pomerantz (C'02, PennPals, 34th Street. Visions President, Spanish Club, French Club, West Philly Tutoring).

This Sunday night (11/29), Jessica will be performing in Philly's "World Cafe Live" in their upstairs lounge and will be opening for the Nashville duo Sam and Ruby.

7:00 pm- Doors
8:00 pm- showtime

Get your tickets HERE

Advance Tickets:
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $13 ($10 ticket + $3 processing fee)

Tickets:
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $15 ($12 ticket + $3 processing fee)

Share

Read More......

Great entertainment career advice alert!

This past summer, the Penn Women's council hosted a "career mentoring" event in Los Angeles featuring "winning woman" CW Entertainment President (and Penn parent) Dawn Ostroff.

The event was for recent female graduates as well as female juniors and senior undergrads.  ...And yes, I attended it so I could bring it all to you, my DT readers!

As you'll see in the DT exclusive videos below, Dawn is another example of having a great career path filled with lots of changes and rich experiences. 

Listen to her journey in our videos after the jump! 

Read More......

Continue Reading »

About a month ago, I launched a "Winning (Penn) Women" series to which many of my DT readers responded postively.   Since then, I've been collecting stories to now launch a Round 2 for this ongoing series.

Look out this week for some entertaining posts including:

• a filmmaker whose wish was granted
  
• an actress to look out for on TV this week
  
• some informative "Hollywood insider"videos
• plus some more fun surprises!

Be kept in the loop and sign up for the newsletter or follow me on Twitter!

(In the meantime, check out my other DT series by looking down the left-hand column of this site)



Share

Read More......

Attention sports fans!

In her ongoing "Girls Guide to Fantasy Football" series, this week, Jordan Zucker (C'97, Kappa Alpha Theta, captain of UPenn Equestrian team, Stimulus Children's Theater) was able to catch the New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez and Wide Receiver David Clowney for a few quick, up close and personal questions ...including locker room secrets for the ladies!

This took place at Jersey Lanes where Clowney was hosting a bowling benefit for The Clowney Foundation.

After her appearances on "Scrubs" and Bobby Flay's "Grill It" show, Jordan is clearly comfortable on camera!

Visit Jordan's site: http://www.girlsguidetofantasyfootball.com

Another Penn Sports Alum Vlogger HERE

Another Penn Sports Alum Alum Entrepreneur HERE

Read More......

Here's a gem for our "Penn Performers" week...

Wanna win a trip to LA and meet with a Hollywood casting director, talent agent and headshot photographer? 

Thanks to a Penn alum, the chance is now yours!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

Yesterday I introduced you to TV anchor Rebecca Stewart (C'96).  Today in coming to a close to this week's "Winning Women" series, let me introduce you to another (emerging) television host, Paule Valerie Dauphin, (C'04, African Rhythms Drum & Dance Troupe, UTV13, Penn Drumline, Kite and Key, Peer Advising).

Paule Valerie isn't only an aspiring TV host with a bundle of energy, but she's also an avid Cuban salsa dancer who dances with Afri-K-Sineras, an L.A. based fusion dance ensemble specializing in rueda de casino and African dance.

Fun fitness enthusiast that she is, Valerie has also created a series of videos showcasing fun and unique styles of fitness and dance. Check them out on her site HERE. Be sure to also check out her fitness video above with fitness guru Richard Simmons!

Paule Valerie blogs regularly on http://www.FunLifestyleFitness.com and is currently repped by Brass Artists and Associates for television hosting and commercials.


Watch some of her favorite hosting clips below ...and tune in to DT for her exclusive DT video series coming soon!

More DT stories about Penn alumni dancers HERE

Read More......