Paula's Soapbox

On Friday, Dec. 19th I had a super fun chat with singer/songwriter Keaton Simons and Red Boot PR's Laura Goldfarb. Keaton's music has been featured on Hollywood Heights (Other Side) and The Young and the Restless (Ready for a Lifetime - written and performed by Keaton and Rie Sinclair), to name just a few. Check out the interview below and if you like it please share!

Well, it's the last week of Teen Nick's primetime soap Hollywood Heights, or is it? Fans have been campaigning all season for the show to be renewed for a second season, even though as a telenovela it was designed to end after 80 episodes. Now it seems that one of the stars of the show may be hinting at a second season, or was he? You be the judge and keep checking back here for more updates! 

After watching what has unfolded on Hollywood Heights the past few weeks I decided I had to say something about the latest plot twist. If you have been watching the show lately I'm sure you already know that I am referring to the storyline that has everyone believing Eddie is dead. When this storyline first began it had the potential of being a compelling mystery, which, in all honesty should have been resolved by now, especially since the show is nearing the end of its run. (So far it hasn't been picked up for a second season and likely won't be.) The plot twist that started out so promising quickly turned into something laughable. First of all Eddie said that after he stopped at this gas station in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of the night, he needed to use the restroom. Apparently he couldn't hold it until he reached a safer location, so he left his car, wallet, and I'm assuming keys with creepy gas station guy. I know Eddie isn't exactly known for ...

Anyone who watches the new Nick-at-Nite soap "Hollywood Heights" knows that music is at the heart and soul of the show. It plays an integral part in both defining the characters and illuminating the emotions of each scene. I recently had the privilege of interviewing up and coming singer/songwriter Phoebe Sharp, whose music has been featured on the show. This is what Phoebe had to say about her music and its place on "Hollywood Heights": Photo from the Phoebe Sharp Music facebook page  Your song "Everything Fades" is featured in a poignant scene where the audience really gets their first glimpse of who Max, Katie, and Eddie were as a family. So how did all of this come about, having one of your songs featured on Hollywood Heights? Did you know how it would be incorporated into the show? I was so honored to find out that my song, "Everything Fades," was playing during the first real intimate scene portraying Max, Katie, and Edd...