watch exclusive interview: eight questions with carly rae jepsen*

*I think it was actually only 7, but whatever. Shoot me. 

The second interview I got to do at the HOT Summer Fiasco was none other than Miss Summer of 2012... Miss Call Me Maybe... Miss Carly Rae Jepsen! [I totally shoulda intro'd her in the video like that, huh?!]

Originally I was supposed to go to her hotel room and sit down with her there, but things got way too hectic, so I bombarded her dressing room instead. There wasn't anything fancy or elaborate in there like purple velvet curtains or 23 cases of Voss water, so I felt pretty comfortable beyond being totally flustered by the entire day's events.

Her accent is adorable, she's adorable, chill, and exactly how I expected her to be for the most part. Check out our quick little chat and please don't let the blur bother you. Sometimes it's hard for people to tell if it's out of focus while filming. :(


I wish I could talk to her more so that I'd pick up her accent. It's kinda subtle, but I really do enjoy her voice.

I also enjoyed this being posted on her instagram a little later [even though it says I'm Kendall... oh well!].

Her performance was also pretty adorable, but I'll have proof of that coming up when I do the whole recap video/post!

Another one of those moments where I feel so lucky to have the job I do is now in the books....

love,
elizabethany

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exclusive interview: 8 questions with marina and the diamonds

Last Thursday night we had Marina and the Diamonds come to Virginia Beach for an exclusive performance! She's new to the scene in the US, but she's pretty big in the UK. And yes, it's just a she.. not a band.

She's also pretty adorable and fun, and her fans are absolutely obsessed with her. Before we get into the performance, you obviously need to see my fun interview with her.



I guess she didn't wanna chug her drink after all. Everyone woulda been in for a real treat if I actually had to fake an accent since I suck at it. Still, she's humble and honest which made it easy to talk to her.

When she performed, I'll be honest... I was pleasantly surprised. She is super talented and even though we've played two of her songs, hearing them live made them even more likable.


I'm genuinely shocked none of her fans cried when they met her. You should have witnessed some of the things they were doing throughout the week to get passes to this thing. You also should have seen the threats I/the station got from the people who didn't get  to go. CHILL BROS.

You know I'm always honest with you when I meet these celebs and if I think they're genuine or not. Mark Marina and the Diamonds down for being awesome.

love,
elizabethany

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video interview: the day trey songz touched me

The week of celebs has come to an end, with yesterday's grand finale of Trey Songz coming to the studio.

First of all- HOTT damn. I've never seen a more beautiful man in real life before! He walked in and I had to turn away because I knew my face was bright red. Also- I was hoping he'd be short so that I'd be like "phew, he's totally not even that hott." ....He wasn't short.

He did an interview with Kendall and a video with Bobby, and recorded some "liners" for the station. [They're the things you hear of celebs being like "Hey it's ___, I'm awesome, elizabethany's awesome, and she's on HOT 100.5.]

Listen to the HOTTNESS of the one we recorded, that he demanded I record with him, unlike everyone else's...


As if I wasn't already suffering from wet pants, we took some pictures and then I got some alone time with him in the green room.

FYI: I TOTALLY only put my leg up a little before he hiked it up and got a handful of booty... not that I'm mad about it.

Just when I thought Sean Paul flirted with me like woah, this happened. Goodness. I can't even watch it. I blush and get all silly on the inside all over again.

On another note, who do I know that works at Kings Dominion and can hook me up with a closed-park date with this man? I have some ..business.. to finish.

love,
elizabethany

PS: Here are some of my favorite screen shots... cuz ya know... it's fun to look at them.

PPS: I'll stop fangirling now sometime soon.

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exclusive interview: the ready set's jordan witzigreuter

Tweet It's a crazy interview week right now and I'm loving every second of it. EVERY DAY this week I have someone I am scheduled to talk to.

Today: The Ready Set's Jordan Witzigreuter.

I asked him to explain how he makes it all happen with just himself [he's a one man band], his biggest moment so far, and how he can guarantee more hits after "Love Like Woe."

I also did the usual "8 Questions with EB" and got some interesting answers. My favorite: If he could have any pet in the world, what would it be?



He seems like a cool guy and I'm totally not lying when I say I'm rooting for him!

...If only he'd follow me back on Twitter. Rude.

Thanks again, Jordan!

love,
elizabethany

PS: Tomorrow I should be talking to Travie McCoy IN PERSON at Daisy Dukes! Gillian Jacobs of Community will be on the show Thursday!

listen: 8 questions and more with fefe dobson

Challenge 5 [woah... Can't believe we're at the end already!] for MTV TJ was to interview a celebrity of their choosing and report on the interview.

I got FeFe Dobson!

You may remember her from back in 2003 or so with songs like "Take Me Away" and "Bye Bye Boyfriend," but she's back now and seemingly stronger than ever!

I'm totally diggin' her latest song "Ghost!" It's all about getting back at your boyfriend after he cheats on you. Think "Before He Cheats," but a bit less Country and a little more Rock N Pop.

Check out the bad ass video:



She looks hott, her sound is definitely worth some time on the radio, and as much as you want to say it: Don't compare her to Rihanna. She's a girl of her own breed.

I'm really excited about her return! Though she's been doing her fair share of writing and recording, I think she could be releasing some serious hits again in the next couple months.

All that being said, I decided to stick with my usual style of interviewing people. Ask a couple of the music-related questions, then hit the "8 Easy Questions with Elizabethany" segment to get to know more about who Fefe is and what she likes.



She seems cool and definitely seems to be working hard/non-stop! 10 minutes went by so quickly! I had so much more I wanted to ask, but a busy girl's gotta get on her way!

Let's hope I'll be interviewing her again in New York someday... in person! ;)

love,
elizabethany

exclusive interview: badio

I've talked to my friend Badio, a hip-hop artist from the Northern VA/DMV area, on here before, and because he recently released another mixtape called "The Leak," I had to call him for a follow-up.

Listen below to the podcasts of the pre-interview conversation and the Eight [Easy] Questions with Elizabethany.




To find out and hear more from Badio, click here for his new blog!

Also.. I just started this new podcasting channel for love, elizabethany! Make sure you subscribe so you can get all of my interviews and MORE as soon as I put them up!

love,
elizabethany

exclusive interview: eddie smotkin

It's time for another elizabethany exclusive interview!!

I'm taking it back to the roots with this one. [Meaning hometown heroes.. Or whatever you want to call it.]

My tall, obnoxious, producer BFF apparently produced an album for his friend, Eddie Smotkin. I knew nothing of the sort until after it was all done, but I must say- The kid is good.

He's a white rapper from College Park, Maryland, but he doesn't fit the stereotype at all. [Not that I know what the stereotype would be... I just know he's different, and good.]

If you don't believe me, check out his album, called 5th Year Senior right now. Listen to it all. I did.

Then you can listen to my quick interview and 8 questions with him. He's a funny dude. He has good answers, and he even threw some questions my way! It totally threw me off a little bit, but it was fun! Then, he ditched me for Thirsty Thursday.

So make sure to check out his music and look forward to this winter!

Thank you to Eddie and Teddy... Teeheehee that rhymes.

love,
elizabethany