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By Evelyn Bonilla

On the tail end of a New York City press event for his film “Destination Fame”, Joe Jackson found some time to meet with good friend Paul DeAngelo. The two join together to enjoy
some great cuisine at one of Bayonneâ€s most stylish restaurants “Ten East”. The restaurant owned by Patrick and Anthony Franconeri is a Hibachi Restaurant and Sake Lounge; it is located in Bayonne, and specializes in sushi, fusion and hibachi cuisine.

Ten East in Bayonne is well-known for hosting a variety of celebrities such as Regis Philbin, Missing Elliot, CBS anchors and the latest Joe Jackson. Asked how it felt to have Mr. Jackson in their establishment Patrick Franconeri replied, “He was very gracious with our diners, he smiled with everyone and took the time to take photos with them. “Itâ€s an honor and it was fabulous.”

Jackson, who enjoyed some hibachi at Ten East, took time out to pose with diners and speak about his latest endeavor a tribute film entitled “Destination Fame” in honor of his son Michael Jackson. He explained, “This movie, ‘Destination Fame” is a tribute to my son.” “It will be a good thing. A great way to carry out his legacy”, he concluded.

“Destination Fame” is about six high school graduates who learn the value of friendship, the inconsistencies of life and what it takes to make it in the music industry. Its cast is comprised of A.J. Gil, Mario, Jordan Knight, Deja Kreutzberg, Greg Raposo, Jerry Reid, Jamie Drastik, Felissa Rose, Cuba Gooding, Crystal Marven, Ray Munns, Rick  Aiello and Joe Jackson himself.

The film written and directed by Paul DeAngelo was released on DVD nationwide on June 9, 2009. DeAngelo is also no stranger to the big screen an actor in his own right, he is best known for his role in Sleepaway Camp.

Jackson is dedicating “Destination Fame” to his son and the proceeds for the film will be put towards a foundation that will allow Jackson to continue with his sonâ€s charitable work.

Press events for this film have included Access Hollywood, various news channels and major newspapers.

Music seems to be the key to keeping MJâ€s vision alive, with a tribute film, a new record label and a future foundation in place it seems that hopes for Joe Jackson “carrying the legacy” is sure to be brought to fruition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Barbara Eden…

The Actress …No! the Realtor

Barbara Eden, a real estate agent from Jersey City, NJ will be a contestant on a special edition of “Famous Names Week” on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” on Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Hosted by Meredith Vieira, “Millionaire” can be seen locally in the NYC area on WABC (ABC), weekdays at 12:30PM.

For the first time ever, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” will showcase ordinary people who share their name with a famous person as they try to cash in on their newly found fame in the “Millionaire” hot seat. Other contestants appearing on “Famous Names Week” will include:

* James Bond (College Judicial Administrator from Silver Spring, MD)

* Bill Murray (Real Estate Agent from Las Vegas, NV)

* Jesse James (Soldier in the U.S. Army from Harlem, GA)

* Janet Jackson (Retail Sales from Waterford, MI)

* Seth Green (Non-Profit Consultant from New Haven, CT)

* Bill Gates (Pizzeria Owner from Philadelphia, PA)

 Biographical Info. on Barbara Eden from Jersey City, NJ (age 58):

 * Barbara jokes that she doesn’t look much like “Jeannie” and she “definitely can’t fit in the bottle” – but she’s hoping to “blink” her way to winnings $1,000,000 in the “Millionaire” hot seat!

 * As a real estate agent, her clients always get a laugh every time her cell phone rings, since her ringtone is the “I Dream of Jeannie” theme song!

 * Barbara once got a request for an autographed photo from an elderly woman in a retirement community. Barbara felt so badly that she wasn’t the “real” Barbara Eden, that she called the retirement home to explain the mix up.

* Three days before getting the call to be on “Millionaire,” a pipe burst and Barbara’s house was completely flooded. She’s hoping to win enough on “Millionaire” to help repair the damage and remodel the bathroom.

 * Barbara is married to her husband Mike, who came with her to NYC and sat in the “Millionaire” audience as her on-air companion for the show.

 * If Barbara wins big on “Millionaire,” she said she would love for both she and her husband to be able to retire in the next few years. She would love to give him a much needed break – and besides, he’s the one who made her “Barbara Eden,” which is how she ended up in the hot seat to begin with!

 * New for this season, the “Ask The Expert” lifeline enables contestants to connect with a pre-determined “Expert” via a live face-to-face Skype video call on any question past the $1,000 level. Billy Bush (co-anchor of Access Hollywood) will sit in as the “Expert” in the episode airing Monday, May 4. Game show legend, Ken Jennings, will take over as “Expert” for the rest of the week, May 5 – 8.

 

 

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