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08/08/2026

Congratulations to Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist client Darlene Koldenhoven. Not only were her newest album and her memoir released yesterday, but a successful launch event for both was held last night in North Hollywood. Our Bruce Wawrzyniak said, "It was a joy to be in attendance and see the great interest and support." Head to DarleneKoldenhoven.com for links to the book, the album, or both!

08/07/2026

Tonight at 8pm Eastern Time (7p Central, 5p Pacific) watch award-winning client Linda Drattell be interviewed on "The Joe Rooz Show." She will talk about her upcoming novel "The Peccadilloes of Filamena Phipps" (Oct. 15) and much more!

Life can change in an instant. For award-winning author and poet Linda Drattell, that change came through two life-altering experiences: losing her hearing as an adult and surviving the 2016 terrorist

08/07/2026

From having a father who was a professional con artist -- and brought her (at age eight) and her siblings into it -- to finally starting school in seventh grade to, later, ten years in the pageant world, and then an accomplished career as a communications strategist, Sarah Lopez has an impactful story to tell. Announced today as the newest Now Hear This client, her memoir, "I Chose to Be Here: Loyalty, Lies, and Leaving the Con" (One Anthem Press) will be released in October. Use the accompanying link to learn more.

Now Hear This is pleased to announce that northern California memoirist and speaker Sarah Lopez has become the newest client of the agency.

08/05/2026

On Episode 651 of our weekly “Now Hear This Entertainment” podcast, released today, legendary drummer Dave Barbarossa discusses his new project, called Barbarossa Beat, collaborating with musicians around the world, and the experiences that have shaped a career spanning more than four decades.

Known for his work with Adam & the Ants, Bow Wow Wow, and many other artists, Barbarossa shares stories from his early years in London, how music became a source of stability during difficult times, and why creativity and collaboration continue to drive him today.

Listen too as Barbarossa talks about releasing a new collaborative track every month into 2027, returning to the distinctive drumming style that made him famous, and why he believes the best music comes from working with others.

🎧 Hear the full conversation here:

👉 https://www.now-hear-this.net/content/nhte-651-dave-barbarossa

Or just search for "Now Hear This Entertainment" almost anywhere you listen to podcasts! 😉

08/04/2026

Thank you Rogue Valley Times for having mentioned our Las Vegas-based actress/author/activist client Tonya Todd in your preview of Meadowlark Comic Con -- an event she appeared at and thoroughly enjoyed.

Returning to Medford’s Rogue X in late July, the annual Meadowlark Comic Con will feature notable guests to meet, plenty of vendors to check out, artists to appreciate and more. […]

08/03/2026

We sure hope you don't put yourself in a position for a rude awakening. In our blog for this week, our Bruce Wawrzyniak wrote today about what someone's credentials might actually be, even though you wrote them off as "just" something else. In the post he gives, "some real-life examples so that you don’t commit the mistake of looking down on someone and have it come back to bite you." Use the accompanying link to read the full entry.

I think I’ve written before at some point in this weekly blog about the fact that there are people that you just expect everyone to know, when in fact, you’ll run across folks who you’ll find yourself saying, in amazement, “You don’t know who John Cena is?!”

07/31/2026

Sending our appreciation to Bob Nebel for taking our pitch and interviewing Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist client Darlene Koldenhoven on his show, "Tales from the Corners." One week from today her memoir and new album will be released!
Use the accompanying link to watch their conversation via YouTube.

From working with scores of musicians from Paul McCartney, Ringo St...

07/30/2026

Thank you, Provincetown Bookshop, for hosting our client, D M Gordon, today, in support of her poetry book, "Loosestrife for Porcupines" (alongside her friend and fellow writer Maya Janson). We're grateful for the opportunity you provided, hosting this conversation for your community.

Cape Cod's oldest bookstore - a doorway to discovery in Provincetown

07/29/2026

After years of performing alongside acclaimed artists, Nick Stefanacci reached a point where he knew it was time to fully trust his own creative vision.

On Episode 650 of our weekly Now Hear This Entertainment podcast, released today, Nick talks about creating Right Here, Right Now (his fifth album, which came out in February) entirely on his own—from songwriting through mastering—and why he believes this album represents a defining chapter in his career.

We also discuss writing without outside influences, connecting emotionally with audiences through instrumental music, memorable moments from the stage, and the importance of professionalism and relationships in the entertainment industry.

Whether you're a musician or simply someone pursuing a creative goal, this conversation is filled with thoughtful insights about patience, preparation, and recognizing when your moment arrives.

🎧 Listen here:

👉 https://www.now-hear-this.net/content/nhte-650-nick-stefanacci

Or search for Now Hear This Entertainment almost anywhere you get your podcasts.

07/29/2026

We are thrilled to report that our weekly "Now Hear This Entertainment" show has received enough nominations to be on the final ballot for Best Podcast in Creative Loafing's 2026 Best of Bay Awards, handed out annually in the greater Tampa Bay area. Using the accompanying link -- and after registering just once (for free) on their site -- you can click in a vote every day through August 30th! We would be most grateful for your help in getting our show to the title.

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