Stories

Mar Yvette’s personal essays, reviews, interviews, and latest articles.

Wild Things & Surprise Thriller Dance

Stories 25 Oct 2014
Want to know where the wild things are? They're at the Wildlife Learning Center, a fantastic outdoor sanctuary where you can meet dozens of rescued wild animals. Speaking of wild things, today the ladies and I pulled off the ULTIMATE SURPRISE when we performed "Thriller" from Michael Jackson's music video!
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Hungry Like the Wolf … and Latin Cabaret Rock Opera!

Stories 16 Oct 2014
It was another AMAZE show today! This time I had my first encounter with the Big Good Wolf named Damu. He was absolutely ADORBS and so chill. (Although he did try to eat my microphone.) And now that Dia De Los Muertos is near, I couldn't resist bringing in the cast of La Muerte Vive, a one-of-a-kind Latino rock opera-meets-cabaret theatrical extravaganza.
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Jack Dagger & Queen Mary Dark Harbor

Stories 15 Oct 2014
If you're looking for a little danger and a whole lot of fun this month, look no further than Jack Dagger and his sword-swallowing assistant Jenny Lynne, plus the insane (yet incredibly nice) monsters from Queen Mary's haunted Dark Harbor. Happy Halloween!
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Gypsy All Stars & Stomping Grapes!

Stories 26 Sep 2014
Funiculì, Funiculà, Funiculì, Funiculà!!! It was so fun doing my own modern twerk--I mean, take--on that classic "I Love Lucy"grape stomping episode when I had the fabulously fun folks from the Feast of San Gennaro at the studio. Adding to the multiculti vibe were the incredibly talented Gypsy All Stars who are in LA for a month long residency with their "rumba meets raga" sounds!
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Elvis Karaoke with George Lopez

Stories 22 Aug 2014
Hey, hound dogs! Other than sumo wrestlers and woof woofs, there's nothing that puts a bigger smile on my face than belting it out with a buncha Elvii (while wearing the the most ridiculous wig ever). Throw in George Lopez and it really doesn't get much better than that.
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E! News: Love It Buy It – Fall Fashion Finds

Stories 20 Aug 2014
OMG say it isn't so! Summer is slipping away, so this week's "Love It Buy It" is all about casual luxe items that'll help you easily transition to fall. That means fab handbags, soft & chic yoga gear, major beauty steals and a diamond-encrusted watch, all for 53%-88%OFF!!!
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Hot New Pick: Barton G

Stories 12 Aug 2014
It's been open for about a month and already Barton G is making quite a scene. Of all the hundreds of restaurants I've visited, I think this is the only one where people actually get out of their seats and take pictures of other people's meals and it's totally OK, expected even. It's social dining at its best.
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Deep-Fried Madness & The Age of Aquarius

Stories 8 Aug 2014
Holy, deep-fried frog legs! It's the last weekend of the OC Fair, so I brought crazy Chicken Charlie to the studio (despite my better vegan instincts) and had another incredible bucket list experience singing "Let the Sunshine In" and "Age of Aquarius" with the legendary 5th Dimension ... on live TV!
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Brand-New App: Napk-In

Stories 4 Aug 2014
As much as I love social media, I'm not the kind of person who's always downloading the latest app. However, several months ago I was asked to be part of the beta-testing group for Napk-in, a brand-new foodie app that serves as a personalized digital dining diary. The app is now available for FREE download on iOS with plans for Android soon. Read on for a little show & tell of how it works ...
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Day of the Cowboy & Working Out with Tony Little

Stories 25 Jul 2014
Yee haw!!! It was a full circle moment for me interviewing fitness guru Tony Little. OMG I used to do his DVD workout videos with my aunt with him yelling "You can do ittttttttt!!! Do it good!!!!!" I also learned a few rope tricks from a family of real cowboys and cowgirls .. and you can do it, too!
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E! News: Love It Buy It – Summer Style Refreshers

Stories 23 Jul 2014
The heat is on and this week's "Love It Buy It" sizzles with must-haves that are perfect for refreshing your midsummer night's dreams. I'm talking everything from cool convertible totes/backpacks and satchels for $26-$30 (regularly $80) to sideways initial necklaces made here in LA for just $35!
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E! News: Love It Buy It – Summer Travel Must-Haves

Stories 16 Jul 2014
Summer is in full swing, so this week's "Love It Buy It" is filled with all your favorite things for a perfect weekend getaway! I'm talking fabulous lightweight infinity scarves for just $9 (that's 70% OFF the retail price of $30), genuine leather crossbody bags from Isaac Mizrahi for just $69 (regularly $198!) and a hair tool that Giuliana just couldn't enough of ... you'll have to watch the segment to know what I mean!
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