interview: jay sean is really freaking cool

You remember that bomb song from Jay Sean, "Down," right?! Duh.

Well after a couple years of being quiet, he's back with a new song with Sean Paul, which means he's willing to do some radio interviews. He came all the way to DC, JUST to talk to me on my birthday. Real life. I felt really effing special.

As soon as Jay walked in, it felt comfortable and fun and vibey, and that makes for a really genuine chat. We talked about the risks he's taken and the ridiculous things people post on Instagram. We shared stories about Sean Paul and did you know he has an accent?! Turns out there's an explanation for that too.

Then the REAL fun came, and it's all thanks to my mom for sending me this Urban Dictionary game for my birthday!

It was educational and ridiculous as we learned what different terms meant.

Seriously, Mother Teresa sex.... that's a game changer.

I'm so thankful for artists who come in to have a good time and just wanna be two people hangin' out for a bit. Jay Sean, you da bomb. And so is this song of yours.

love,
elizabethany

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the time my dreams came true and i played with a monkey

For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to play with a monkey. Preferably a chimp, but I've become so in love with them it's borderline crazy. If I go to the zoo, the families hold their kids back from me because I'm right on the glass giggling like a four year old on shrooms. Seriously.

My mom tried to get me one for my sweet sixteenth, but couldn't. I saw a guy with one at a bar on Halloween and immediately went home to research breeders, but never really got to hold it or anything. And for the past two years, The Monkey Man has been teasing me with a visit. They say he's coming, I shed tears of excitement, then something happens and I'm left here heartbroken.

Well, they finally came through!!!!!!!!!!

I had no idea what kind of monkey it was going to be; I wanted to be surprised [but obviously hoped for the ultimate].

Meet Django. And look at how freaking excited I am.

They came because they're going to be at the Super Pet Expo as usual. The ironic thing about that is.... he wants to show people that monkeys are NOT good pets. They're illegal in a lot of places [we had to get a permit to shoot this video in this county], and they live 35-45 years. That's way too much of a commitment, yo.

Also, she was a little unpredictable. She ABSOLUTELY listened to her daddy, but she attacked me after I did some spirit fingers because apparently that's a sign for "let's rough house" to monkeys. If you watch the video from Facebook live at the end of this post, you can see it go down around the 4 minute mark.

For now, let's just admire the pictures of me being in Heaven.

She prefers french kissing. 

And isn't very ladylike.

Mama Plog said her face was ugly. BLASPHEMY. She's adorbs.

We played patty cake, catch, and even got some tickling in. Django's laughing was the best. What a cute little cackle.

This is my favorite pic of me and my new BFF. I'm so excited and she's all "WTF this B is so excited, calm the bleep down."

Obviously had to take a selfie to wrap up the playdate. I didn't get the duckface memo and I'm very sad about it.

"The Monkey Man" has been an entertainer all his life, which makes sense. I can only imagine how much he and Django get paid to show up at some kid's birthday party, do some magic, freak the kids out, and make sure he's the only Monkey Man around.

If you wanna experience most of it with me, here's what went down on Facebook.

IM WITH A MONKEY
Posted by Elizabethany Hot on Friday, March 11, 2016

Django, I'll miss you... but I wish you'd at least introduce me to one of your Chimp friends sometime... in return for the "love scratches" on my face. Geez.

love,
elizabethany

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watch: i'm in this awesome george mason university documentary!

A couple months ago, I got to host a pep rally of sorts at George Mason University. Even though I felt hella awkward and nervous and everything along those lines, I was super excited and honored to be out on the court.

Now I'm finding out I was a part of this video/documentary about their Final Four team of 8 years ago, and where they are now. Once again, I'm honored and excited and mad that I can't remember a couple lines/titles/names. Idiot EB.

I'm in the beginning, but watch the whole thing. It's really well done.



I get to do really cool things for my job, and that Midnight Madness was one of them. Things that put me out of my comfort zone are always my worst and favorite moments. It's all about growing, right?!

love,
elizabethany

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watch etv: the station did a lipdub!

The building is hella hectic as we get ready for Jingle Ball next month... but some of it is fun chaos!

I was finally able to break out the stilts [this is the first time in about a year! People didn't even know I had them... I was embarrassed by that] and we did a fun and quick little lipdub to 5SOS's remake of "What I Like About You."

BTW this is my boss and a face that I really fear every day.

It's not often that you get everyone in one place at one time to work on one thing... and have fun with it. Glad we could make it happen with the quickness!

love,
elizabethany

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truth or dare: with becky g!

It's been a little while since I've been able to plan a whole lot of fun with an artist who came into the studio... I was really pumped to get creative with Becky G.

She's been in here before so I knew she'd be down for just about anything. I grabbed some necessary props [lipstick and marshmallows] and we had a lot of fun!

Also.... I learned that I need to figure out how to beatbox.

I felt like I was just playing a round with a good friend... I love that feeling! So thanks to Becky G for being great [and super cute]!

love,
elizabethany

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watch: would you rather with ajr

AJR [they have the "I'm Ready" song with a Spongebob drop] was in the studio a couple months ago and we did the usual Truth or Dare, with one of the truths being a really difficult would you rather question.

They made a video of what it's like to be them, and included me/the game in there! [Skip to about 1:40 to see them at the station.]


Being included in a highlight like that is so exciting! I feel like a real life radio peep or something.

Honestly, I think the most fascinating conversation I had with them was a couple weeks later at a NOW 105 event in Virginia Beach. The youngest one is still going to high school, but at a specialty school where special people go. [Kids of famous people, singers and actors on the rise like him, olympians, and apparently even a professional racer.] He said just like every school- there are cliques and people more popular than others... it's just crazy that those schools really do exist.

Thanks to them for poppin' the question in there and playing along!

love,
elizabethany

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watch etv: playing "heads up" with jesse mccartney

We had Jesse McCartney into our studio TWICE within a couple months. I feel like I've died and gone to my high school heaven.

Since I already dared him to recreate an old picture with me, I let him off easy this time and we just did a game of Heads Up. I like being able to get two fans involved, and that it automatically gives me two angles of the video, duh.


Next time I'm gonna make us all act out animals or something. There's WAAAYYYY too many words up in there, amiright?! I wanna see Jesse McCartney act out an inchworm.

But... still drooling, so...

love,
elizabethany

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etv: truth or dare with rixton

It's a crazy busy time in the studios this month! Lots of people coming by and hopefully I'll be able to quickly share everything with you!

Rixton came in the other day [they sing "Me and My Broken Heart"] and totally blew me away with their talent and just overall charisma. I didn't have much time to play with them, but we did get to do a couple truth or dares.

A cover of "Old McDonald," an impression of their friend Ed Sheeran, and who they'd rather have join the group- Bieber or Kanye... are some of the highlights.

Check out their performances! I was a little disappointed they didn't do their cover of "Ignition Remix" but I'll let it slide this time.

Also, our 1-2-3-pose picture was one of the most ridiculous I've ever taken.. if not THE most ridic.

Sometimes artists come in and you think the same of them. Sometimes you're disappointed... but after meeting these guys, I'm definitely rooting for them more than before.

love,
elizabethany

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video: plogerpalooza in 30 seconds

My blogging is all sortsa out of order from real life right now! I've been trying to get as much done in the small amounts of time I have each day, so chronology is not something I'm worried about. [It's currently my 12th hour in the office for the day after 16 spent here yesterday. Not complaining because I know I love my job and I'll have a reckless weekend to make up for it, but this is the excuse I use for lack of blogs.]

Do I still have ya? Okay, phew. That was close. ANYWAY.

I've shared things from Plogerpalooza before. It's my family's epic annual party. Multiple bands. Yard games. 200+ Jello shots. Belly flops. Rocket car racing. A moonbounce to sleep in. Classy white trash dancing in the driveway. And this year- coozies and a "photobooth."

My brother finally edited his first GoPro video to show ya some of the fun, but the truth is: No video will ever do it justice.

Here's a look at my ghetto DIY photobooth. Some streamers, a tripod, a camera with a timer, and all sorts of props in the box beside it. 

As always, so many props to my parents who are forever young and know how to throw a good party... and obviously taught me my ways of living! :)

love,
elizabethany

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my kick-off to the wedding season

You know you're getting old when your entire summer is planned around weddings all over the country. That's my life this summer.

The first one was Jared, part of my gymnastics family, and his beautiful bride Tara.

I wore one of the dresses I got during my giving-zero-effs shopping spree last weekend. It's from H&M and was a whopping $13. [Unfortunately I can't find it online for you.]

Kept it pretty simple everywhere else, since the dress is so busy. Black open toed pumps, pink lipstick, and a pink purse I got from my clothing swap. [It was perfect for holding a pair of shorts and shoes inside.

I keep it classy with a hair tie on my finger instead of wrist...... 

And if you're wondering why I would need to bring a pair of shorts to a wedding, it's because gymnasts like doing handstands. 

I'm the one with my knees bent about to get taken out by a tall guy. I love that everyone is so disappointed in the groom just falling in the middle.

And of course, we had to do a team picture of sorts. 

BUT... none of this is even close to the best part of the night. You know how much I love surprise dances or skits or plans or whatever... and the entire bridal party & more did an entire scene from Pitch Perfect.

HOW GOOD IS THAT?! The bride is former Miss Virginia, host of a morning news show, and basically one of the most all-around talented people you'll ever meet, so it's no surprise that happened and was so fantastic.

It's always good to be reunited with people I haven't seen in forever, but it's even more special to look at a couple and have zero doubt that they'll last forever. SO many smiles while watching them all night. So CONGRATS to Jared and Tara!

love,
elizabethany

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how to: get a thick bohemian braid

Are you as obsessed with the thick, bohemian braids as I am?! If my hair isn't down [and even half of the time when it is], there's always a braid involved. I was always jealous of the girls with the thick hair because they had the most beautiful braids. THEN... I discovered the trick!

It's called "pancaking" and it made all my dreams come true. 

It's the easiest, simplest, most obvious thing ever! All you do is pull the outer part of the braid out a little bit before securing it with a rubber band or bobby pin! 

My new favorite hair girl Abby from "Twist Me Pretty" taught me the trick in this fab video.

So BAM! How awesome did your life become?! Mine was made, so I'm hoping you feel the same accomplishment.

love,
elizabethany

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watch etv: i challenged timeflies to face their fear of strawberries

Timeflies is a duo that's been around for a couple years making remixes and stuff [you've probably heard a bunch of them... I had em on my iPod and didn't even realize it], but now they're making their own stuff and are looking to hit the radio!

They came into the studio today and we did a group interview, but I heard Cal, the vocalist, had a fear of strawberries. Naturally, I made a plate of them and jelly... in the shape of a smiley face!


He apologized a bunch of times after this video... and I'll be honest- I'm a little upset... but guess I should let someone trust me or realize how awesome I am before I make them change their life on my video over anyone else's.

....No... eff that. MY NAME IS ELIZABETHANY! He has no excuse not to do it.

love,
elizabethany

PS: They were actually pretty cool... I'm just hating on his fear.

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watch: goats yelling like humans will make your day

If you need a good, solid, might not be able to breathe, should probably get some diapers laugh... I think this should do the trick.

I've seen some videos of goats yelling like adults, and ya, they make me laugh... but seeing ALL of them in one video, being startled by some, and most especially seeing the last one... STOP IT. GET ME AN INHALER.


YEAAAHHH.

They're about to become my best friends on my show. Definitely going to get some airtime.

love,
elizabethany

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watch: a capella mash-up of justin timberlake and blackstreet

You already know how much I love a capella songs and the 90s and Justin Timberlake [when he's not being stubborn], so it's obbbbvious I'm going to love this video! Blackstreet's "No Diggity" meets JT's "Cry Me A River."


How good is that version?! Like, I want them to record a super clean version so I can have it on repeat always, even though I will anyway!

It's like... "DUHHHMAZING!"

love,
elizabethany

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watch etv: we did some [silly] thrifting

I asked people to help me come up with ideas for this week's video, and I was all pumped to go out and do one, until I realized my brand new mic was not in the box. PLAN B: A thrifting challenge!

 Dustin, the intern that I got drunk on my show, and I had to find the perfect outfits for Valentines Day and the red carpet, since it's both awards season and the season of love.

Let us know who did it better!


Those are crushed velvet pants, my friends. It doesn't get any sexier than that.

And yes, my neon pants were a solid 4x too small, so my shirt is pulled down to cover up the completely open zipper exposing my undies. Call me something mean, I dare you.

love,
elizabethany

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