Jeff Rivera Reluctant Readers

To Interview Rev Run on His Book & More!

I will be interviewing Rev Run and Justine Simmons (Run DMC, Run's House, Daddy's Girls) this coming Monday about their book and the happenings in their lives.  I am posting this early so that everyone gets a chance to suggest questions for the Rev and his wife.  Anything you want to know about their book, kids, or life in general?  I am super excited to be interviewing them and hope you send in some questions!

I am interviewing Mark Indelicato (from Ugly Betty) tomorrow!

I am interviewing Mark Indelicato from Ugly Betty tomorrow, and am supremely pumped.  He plays Justin Suarez on Ugly Betty and has plans for much, much more.  Do you all have any questions for him when I interview him tomorrow for The Huffington Post? 

JEFF RIVERA TO INTERVIEW MARK INDELICATO OF UGLY BETTY FAME FOR HUFFINGTON POST

Jeff Rivera, author of Forever My Lady, has confirmed that he will be interviewing Mark Indelicato, who plays Justin Suarez on the ABC smash-hit show Ugly Betty, for The Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/) this coming Friday, August 21^st, 2009.  Indelicato, at only 15, is a talent to watch in the coming years.

Rivera, known for his work on GalleyCat.com, MediaBistro, and his own blog (http://www.jeffrivera.com) is looking forward to interviewing Idelicato as one of the youngest video bloggers on Huffington Post, a respected muti-media newssite. Mark Indelicato will be interviewed for Rivera's series of video interviews with Young Hollywood's A-list celebrities.

"It is thrilling to get the opportunity to speak with Mark Indelicato," says Rivera.  "I think he is a versatile actor, varying his work from Ugly Betty to a benefit performance of Wicked." 

Considered a "triple media threat," Rivera has risen above his rough childhood and created a place for himself in the center of media culture. Recently, Jeff Rivera has been signed on to create 60 second segments of pointers and advice for the new reality TV show The Write Stuff, which has also been showcased on BarnesandNoble.com. His work for Huffington Post is a natural, and exciting, next step for him.

“Mark Indelicato is one of the reasons why I enjoy the opportunity The Huffington Post has given me: he is a great role model for the public to learn more about. I intend showing the public more about him,” Rivera says.

JEFF RIVERA TO INTERVIEW DEVIN RATRAY OF UPCOMING SURROGATES FOR HUFFINGTON POST

Jeff Rivera, author of Forever My Lady, has confirmed that he will be interviewing Devin Ratray, of Home Alone fame, for The Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/) this coming Friday, August 21^st, 2009.  Ratray will be appearing alongside Bruce Willis in the new movie, Surrogates, which will hit theaters September 25^th.

Rivera, known for his work on GalleyCat.com, MediaBistro, and his own blog (http://www.jeffrivera.com) is looking forward to the new challenge The Huffington Post presents. Rivera is one of the youngest video bloggers on Huffington Post, a respected muti-media newssite. Devin Ratray will be interviewed for his series of video interviews with Young Hollywood's A-list celebrities.

"I'm very interested in meeting with Devin Ratray," says Rivera.  "I loved his work with the Home Alone movies, and am excited to hear about his reemergence back into Hollywood." 

Rivera, a "triple media threat," has risen above his rough childhood and created a place for himself in the center of media culture. Recently, Jeff Rivera has been signed on to create 60 second segments of pointers and advice for the new reality TV show The Write Stuff, which has also been showcased on BarnesandNoble.com. His work for Huffington Post is a natural, and exciting, next step for him.

“I think there is a lot about Devin Ratray's life between his success in the early 90's and now that the public does. I hope to find out a bit about it,” Rivera says.

Questions for Devin Ratray from Surrogates

I'm working on questions for my interview for Devin Ratray.  The former Buzz from Home Alone has a lot on his plate coming up, particularly a part in Surrogates with Bruce Willis.  Does anyone have some questions for the reemerging Ratray?  I'm excited for your input and am looking forward to interviewing him!

Interview Tomorrow with Paul Iacono from the Fame Remake

Hey All--so I am working on my questions for Paul Iacono tomorrow.  He is going to be in the new Fame and he is doing a new show, Hard Times for MTV.  Does anyone have any burning questions for Paul that I should ask him?

JEFF RIVERA TO INTERVIEW PAUL IACONO OF THE UPCOMING FAME REMAKE FOR HUFFINGTON POST

New York, NY- Jeff Rivera, author of Forever My Lady, has confirmed that he will be interviewing Paul Iacono, who will be playing the character Neil Baczynsky in the new remake of Fame, for The Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/) this coming Thursday, August 20^th, 2009.  This highly respected site reaches approximately 22 million unique viewers each month and is a leading news site within the US, named one of the 25 Best Blogs of 2009 by Time Magazine and winner of the Webby Awards in both 2006 and 2007 for Best Politics Blog.

Rivera, known for his work on GalleyCat.com, MediaBistro, and his own blog (http://www.jeffrivera.com) is looking forward to the new challenge The Huffington Post presents. Paul Iacono is among many of the up-and-coming artists to be interviewed by Rivera. Soon Iacono will be appearing in a new MTV scripted show, Hard Times, as RJ Berger. He is almost finished writing his play entitled, Prince/Elizabeth, and will be mounting a workshop in early September. Currently, he is in Wisconsin filming No God, No Master with David Strathairn.

"I'm excited to interview Paul Iacono," says Rivera.  "I always find it interesting to talk to young people, like Paul, about their rise to fame. Paul Iacono has quite a few things in the works, and I am eager to hear more about his plans." 

Rivera, a "triple media threat," has risen above his rough childhood and created a place for himself in the center of media culture. Recently, Jeff Rivera has been signed on to create 60 second segments of pointers and advice for the new reality TV show The Write Stuff, which has also been showcased on BarnesandNoble.com. 

“I think we're going to learn more about this young man who is full of potential. I hope to discover what he really thinks about his rising star” Rivera says.

If you’d like more information about this topic, please call Jeff Rivera at 347-284-6158

Behind the Scenes Shot with Reshma Shetty of Royal Pains

Here Reshma and I are talking to my director, Scott, about the set-up of our set.  I really enjoyed working with Reshma--she's so beautiful and intelligent.  

To see more pictures from the shoot, visit my fan site at http://jeffrivera.typepad.com/jeff_rivera_fans/

Interview Tomorrow with Phil Carlo

I am extremely excited to be working with Phil Carlo tomorrow.  He is known for his books about the Mafia and various serial killers.  His new book, The Butcher: Anatomy of a Mafia Psychopath, is due out in stores soon, and I am excited to discuss it. I am currently working on questions to ask him, and I wondered if any of you out there had any suggestions.  So, help me out!  Questions?

Behind the Scenes at My Shoot with Karina Smirnoff of Dancing with the Stars

Take a look at the view from the Visionaire hotel room and me prepping to interview Karina Smirnoff of Dancing with the Stars! For more videos of the interview, check out my fan site at http://jeffrivera.typepad.com/jeff_rivera_fans/ because I will be posting more of them throughout the week!