Hi there, it's Shelley. You should know that music is and always has been my life. It's literally been the driving force behind many of my dreams, aspirations & career achievements. I grew up dreaming of becoming a Grammy award winning singer. In fact, I was always in choir from elementary school to college & I use to perform around my hometown of Houston, Texas. I even got into radio, not because I wanted to be a radio superstar, but because it allowed me to work around music! Growing up, my favorite artists were Prince & Michael Jackson...But I've always loved all kinds of music. I grew up on R&B and Hip-Hop on the radio, then became a fan of Rock & Pop music from watching MTV...back when they actually played music videos, of course. My college radio station was a Jazz station, so I became a Jazz fan & became obsessed with Nat "King" Cole as a result. But there are so many artists that I've loved over the years...the list is too long. My favorite career highlights include interviewing Janet Jackson, Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Celine Dion, Run DMC, Will Smith & Lenny Kravitz, as well as singing the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden. I feel very blessed everyday that I get to play music & talk on the radio for a living. What a dream come true!
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Me & Katy Perry backstage!
I kid you not...I took that breathtaking picture of the sun
setting in The Hamptons on the 4th of July weekend
2009!
Me & Vanessa Hudgens before I hosted her movie
screening!
Me & Flo Rida backstage @ the PC Richard & Son
Theater in TriBeCa after his performance. We took
that pic in his dressing room. He had a whole fridge
full of Red Bull, so I asked him if I could have one.
He said yes!
Me & my fellow Houstonian Beyonce after my interview with her!
I hosted the Revlon Run/Walk fighting women's cancers for years.Whenever I'd hit the stage, they would show me on the iconicNBC JumboTron in Times Square!
RECIPE: STEAK & TWICE BAKED POTATO!
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Doesn't that look just yummy?! I recently visited a friend in Montreal & we stopped by this spot called The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. I ordered the steak, twice baked potato with veggies & mushrooms. I can't remember which cut of steak that was...maybe ribeye? Anyway, it was just as delicious as it looks. In fact, it was so delicious that I decided to make it myself when I got home...
And guess what? I enjoyed MY version of it even better! It was super easy to make. I had a friend over for dinner & he watched me as I shook up the cocktails & cooked the dinner. It came together so quickly. As far as the mushrooms & onions...I chopped up some onions & threw them & some already sliced mushrooms into a pan & sauteed them in a little butter & olive oil until they were done. The steak was super easy too...I went with New York Strip Steak this time around. I seasoned it with salt, pepper & garlic powder. Then I seared it on each side over really high heat in butter & olive oil. After searing it, I placed it under the broiler for about a minute or 2 on each side, took them out, let them rest & they were done. I had never made twice baked potatoes before, so I had to google a little bit of help to make them.
I always enjoy watching Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, on Food Network, so I used her recipe...
Trust me, you'll LOVE this recipe. CLICK HERE to get it from her website. All-in-all, the entire meal was probably the best I've ever made. It was unbelievably delicious. And I'm not just saying it to pat myself on the back, my friend also said that he thought about that meal the entire next week. Make it for yourself, you'll see. Btw, the appetizer salad was my vegetable for the night...
I just cut up some cucumbers & tomatoes, salt & peppered them, then drizzled olive oil & lemon juice over them, stirred & served. We had cocktails with our meal, but you can also pair it with wine. I know that red wine normally goes well with steak, but I'm not a red wine lover. Yes, I know that it's suppose to be good for you in moderation, but no matter how many red wines I try, I just don't like it. So I typically go with white wine. Riesling is my fav. The cocktail we had with the meal is one that a friend & I got from a restaurant years ago. It's equal parts vodka (I like Grey Goose L'Orange, Grey Goose La Poire or Grey Goose Cherry Noir) with equal parts St. Germain liqueur. Shake really well with ice to chill, pour it into a martini glass, then top it off with Prosecco (you can use Champagne or any other sparkling wine). You don't have to top the drink off with sparkling wine, but I like it that way. My friend normally orders the cocktail without the sparkling wine, but she'll have them add grapefruit juice, but I can do without it. Happy eating & cheers!
Btw...If you're a foodie like I am, be sure to visit MYfm's The Dish Food & Wine blog often. Just CLICK HERE.
VIDEO: MAGIC JOHNSON OPENS UP ABOUT HIS SON COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET
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You may have already seen this video of Earvin Johnson III on the Sunset Strip with his boyfriend...
WATCH: NEW BEYONCE VID!
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LOVING this new Beyonce Pepsi "Mirrors" ad. Also love the message in the commercial...Embrace your past, but live for now! Check it out...
OLLY MURS COVERS SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA!
Swedish House Mafia's "Don't Your Worry Child" has been a favorite song of mine for a while now. I recently stumbled across a cover of the song by X-Factor UK star Olly Murs & thought I'd share it with you...
And, of course, here's the original from Swedish House Mafia...
JT & FALLON: HISTORY OF RAP 4
Flashback! That's me interviewing Justin Timberlake backstage at his concert in New Jersey. I can't remember the year, but I do distinctly remember his manager asking me not to ask JT any questions about his then girlfriend Cameron Diaz. Justin's top of mind right now since his "The 20/20 Experience" album is out this week. Last blog, I posted JT's best SNL skits. This blog, it's all about "History Of Rap 4" from JT & Fallon...Love it!
WATCH: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE'S BEST SNL VIDS!
LOVING that pic of Justin Timberlake (courtesy of Saturday Night Live)! Justin might be one of the biggest Pop stars out there, but he's also a Memphis-native. So I certainly love seeing him sporting a cowboy hat. I'm from Texas, myself, and I keep saying that when I go back home, I should totally get my custom cowgirl hat & boots on! Justin made his 5th turn as host of SNL last weekend & knocked it outta the park, as usual. Check out some of the skits & performances from the show below...
Justin's Monologue...
It's a Date...
Nuva Bling...
Justin's "Suit & Tie" performance featuring Jay-Z...
Weekend Update Favorites...
Weekend Update: Stefon on Spring Break...
Caligula...
Justin's "Mirrors" performance...
Romantic Comedy...
Main Justice...
Moet & Chandon...
To watch Justin's entire episode, CLICK HERE!
VIDEO: SELENA GOMEZ TALKS FASHION!
Selena Gomez graces the cover of the April issue of Harper's Bazaar Magazine, which hits newsstands March 19th. Watch the really cool interview the magazine did with Selena below...
VIDEO: INTERVIEW W/BABY BRUNO MARS!
By now, we've all seen the videos of Bruno Mars impersonating Elvis Presley when he was a kid. But this is my 1st time seeing comedian & former MTV star Pauly Shore interview Bruno when he was 4-years-old! And Bruno was so adorable...I just woulda pinched his cheeks if it were me interviwing him, lol. Check out the interview below...
