PENNY LANE IS DEAD | A Blood-Soaked Homage to 80s Australian Horror Arrives on Shudder August 28th

Written and Directed by Mia-kate Russell   Starring Sophie Wright-Mendelsohn, Tahlee Fereday, Alexandra Jensen, and Bailey Spalding

 

Available to Stream on Shudder August 28th

Set on a hot summer’s night in 1986 Australia, Penny Lane is celebrating getting into college with her longtime girlfriends Toni and Amy. The night, however, does not turn out as planned. After Penny's jealous and troubled cousin Kat decides a cruel prank is in order, what begins as a thoughtless spiked cupcake game spirals into a night of bloodshed. In the Ozploitation tradition, Mia-kate Russell’s debut feature is a blood-soaked descent into love, betrayal and survival, infused with dark comedy and rage. 

 About the Director

 An artist with an original voice and an unapologetic flair for thriller and horror storytelling, Mia-kate Russell’s directorial work is marked as much by darkness as it is at times a sly, even camp, humour. She has the gift of creating emotionally impactful stories that challenges the audience to examine their own behavior as her complex and flawed characters are forced to confront the consequences of their own. Mia-kate is committed to making wickedly entertaining character-based genre films with authenticity and a social conscience. 

 As a writer and director, her short films have won more than 30 awards and screened at prestigious festivals all around the world including SITGES, Screamfest and Shriekfest. 

Her first short film Auditioning Fanny, starring Sam Johnson, won the Best Short Film award at the Phenom Film Festival (2012), her next short Swallow won multiple awards for FX Makeup and had the honour of being nominated for Best Picture at SITGES (2014), Death By Muff was a finalist of the ABCs of Death 2 and was included on the horror anthology ABCs of Death 2.5, Liz Drives (2017) won multiple awards at genre festivals both in Australia and overseas including Sydney Indie Film Festival and Monster Fest, and the award-winning Maggie May (2019) was a hit with audiences and critics at festivals all over the world, the last two surpassing 100,000 views each on online platform ALTER. Mia-kate’s work is featured in Alexandra Heller-Nicholas’s 2018 book 1000 Women in Horror. 

Thru the Eyes of the Hustler’s Daughter - A Survival Story Of Rapper Tashera "T" Savage

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Power Over PTSD: New Film Spotlights Importance of Mental Health With All-Star Cast

NEW YORK, July 30, 2026 — As conversations around youth mental health, trauma and suicide prevention continue to grow nationwide, Baltimore rapper Tashera “T” Savage is bringing her own story of survival to the screen.

Her upcoming biopic, Thru the Eyes of the Hustler’s Daughter, is based on Savage’s real-life journey through childhood violence, depression and recovery. The film follows a young girl born into Baltimore’s drug trade who witnesses her father’s murder and struggles for years with the psychological aftermath.

Rather than focusing solely on street life, the film explores what trauma can do to a child’s mind and how healing can begin through therapy, creativity and community support.

“People will automatically think this is a hood movie, but it’s not,” Savage said. “I want people to see the triumph in my story — the overcoming.”

As she starts to heal, her fractured relationship with her mother, former queen pin Shontel Greene, evolves into a shared journey marked by accountability, forgiveness and the possibility of change.

Written by Andrena Hale and co-written by Peter Allen, the film stars Hassan “Iniko” Johnson (best known for HBO’s The Wire), and Courtney Adele and Varonica Mitchell, who portray Tashera at different stages of her life. The cast also includes hip-hop artist B.G. (Christopher Dorsey) and former NFL player Terrance West.

“All of it’s a true story,” Savage said. “Losing my dad, especially the way that I lost my dad, was one of the most painful things I ever went through in my life.”

At its core, Thru the Eyes of the Hustler’s Daughter is a story about what it takes to confront inherited pain and choose a different path.

“I was forced into this lifestyle at just 14 years old after my mother’s and father’s heroin addictions,” added Shontel Greene, Savage’s mother. “I thought there was no other way out! This is a life that SHOULD NOT BE GLAMORIZED. The purpose of this film is to inspire and empower others to make a way out of no way. I am living proof of this, as a doctor and thriving business owner, that a different, more meaningful and productive life is possible.”

The film is currently in production and expected to debut this fall.

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Perfectly Perfect for Children by Dr. Tiffanie Tate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Parents Can’t Fix What They Don’t See: Physician Says Early Awareness Is Key to Preventing Childhood Perfectionism

Dr. Tiffanie Tate says acknowledging early signs of perfectionism is the first step toward raising healthier children.

LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2026 — Parents often believe body image struggles and perfectionism begin during the teenage years. Physician and author Dr. Tiffanie Tate says that assumption may be one of the greatest barriers to protecting children’s mental health.

“It’s not a problem unless we deny it,” Tate said. “As long as we address the issue, we can identify it and start working on it. The problem is when we stick our head in the sand.”

Tate’s new children’s book, Perfectly Perfect, offers a way for parents and caregivers to introduce young children to concepts surrounding self-worth at the very moment those beliefs begin to form.

Written for children under 12, Perfectly Perfect uses rhythmic language and a relatable story of friendship to introduce big ideas in small, accessible ways. When a young girl begins to feel unhappy with her body and stops eating, her friends step in with compassion, helping her see what she cannot: that her value has never been in question.

“The ‘perfect trap’ is a public health issue,” Tate said. “Too many children seem to be suffering from image issues from social media. It’s time for us to rewrite self-worth in this age of pressure, comparison and mental health crises.”

Designed as both a story and a conversation starter, the book gives parents, caregivers and educators a framework for discussing self-image, disordered eating and self-worth in age-appropriate language.

Wyoming Star agrees, writing, “Perfectly Perfect is aimed as much at adults as it is at children. It quietly redirects attention back to the environment children are growing up in. It encourages parents to approach sensitive topics like eating habits with ‘calm curiosity’ rather than pressure, and to focus on function (how the body grows, plays, thinks) instead of appearance. The emphasis is less on correcting behavior and more on reshaping the framework through which children interpret themselves.”

With themes of kindness, empathy and confidence, Perfectly Perfect encourages children to support one another and to recognize their own worth from the very beginning.

“Perfectly Perfect is about raising healthier humans,” Tate added. “The story helps children understand they do not have to earn their value; they already have it.”

Perfectly Perfect is Tate’s latest children’s title, following Bad Touching, which teaches age-appropriate lessons about personal safety; Little Engine Mia Sings, which addresses bullying; and Money Matters, which introduces financial literacy concepts to young readers.

Perfectly Perfect

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing

ISBN-13: ‎979-8896378952

Available from https://www.amazon.com/Perfectly-Perfect-Dr-Tiffanie-Tate/dp/B0GR1XLKPQ

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Originally from Compton, California, Dr. Tiffanie Tate is a Christian, mother, servant, listener and retired OB/GYN. She served as a medical officer in the U.S. Navy during the Global War on Terror. A volunteer within her local community, she provides lectures to students, family practice residents, and other organizations and groups.

In addition to her children’s books, she is also the author of FloweTry: A Collection of 108 Poetic Flows on Life, Love, and Liturgical Issues. She is currently a co-host on the once-weekly NBC morning podcast/radio show, “Doctors In The House,” on Wednesday mornings on AM 1050/FM 106.5, with replays available on YouTube.

She is the Democratic- and VoteVets-endorsed candidate for California State Senate District 32.

For more information, please visit https://drtiffanietate.com/, or find the author on Instagram (@drtiffanietatemoore) and LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/dr-tiffanie-tate-76a35666). 

Environmentally Friendly Bravo® Paper Towels Made from 75% Recycled Materials

 

Milwaukee, Wis. – Every day, millions of Americans reach for a paper towel to soak up a spill, wipe down a countertop or clean up a mess. Now, there’s an eco-friendly option that’s so strong and durable it can handle almost any job it’s given.  

Bravo paper towels, available at Target stores nationwide and at Target.com, are made from 75% curb-side recycled paper and cardboard, but that’s not the end of the story. Bravo towels do their work and then some.  

Thanks to a proprietary manufacturing process, the towels have superior absorbency and scrub strength. In fact, they’re so durable they can be rinsed and reused again and again – another plus in the “green” column.  

Bravo has other brag points, too. The towels are soft and work like cloth, meaning they can take on grease, grime, stuck on foods and other tough scrubbing tasks. For jobs that require a wet towel, Bravo sheets are three times stronger than the leading recycled fiber kitchen towel brands.  

For consumers, Bravo comes in conserve-a-size half sheets so it can handle messes of all sizes – from big to small – with just the right amount of paper towel, which helps eliminate waste.  

On the store shelf, Bravo stands out. The product doesn’t contain dyes, fragrances or elemental chlorines so it’s “natural tan” in color. And, unlike the leading brands that are bulky and full of air, Bravo comes in a compressed, space-saving format – meaning the rolls are easier to store at home. 

Bravo paper towels are available in a six-pack (which is the equivalent of 18 “standard” rolls) at Target. 

Bravo is made in the United States by Sellars, a Milwaukee, Wis.-based company that manufactures a variety of towels and wipers that are made from recycled and reclaimed content. 

To find a retailer, visit bravotowel.com or Target.com to purchase Bravo online. 

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Farm Sanctuary: The Story of a Movement That Changed How America Thinks About Animals

 

Amazon

 A definitive new book tracing the investigations, rescues, and cultural shifts that helped move farm‑animal protection from the margins to the mainstream

 NEW YORK CITY — In Farm Sanctuary: The Story of a Movement, coming from Lantern Publishing & Media in September 2026, farm animal protection pioneer Gene Baur traces the rise of the world’s first farm animal sanctuary and the global movement it sparked. Blending archival photography, first‑person accounts, and four decades of on‑the‑ground work, the book offers an intimate look at how Farm Sanctuary helped reshape public conversations about animals and food.

Through detailed reporting and personal storytelling, Baur—called “the conscience of the food movement” by TIME and one of Oprah’s “SuperSoul Givers”—recounts the movement’s early investigations, landmark rescues, and hard‑won legislative victories with lived immediacy. Readers meet the animals who shaped the organization’s identity—cows, pigs, chickens, sheep—whose individual stories reveal the emotional realities often lost in policy debates and food‑system conversations. Photographs and firsthand accounts draw readers into the tranquil rhythms of the New York and California sanctuaries, while also opening the door to the movement’s more lively history—from the early days of selling vegan hot dogs at Grateful Dead shows to the celebrity voices that helped carry Farm Sanctuary’s message into mainstream culture.

Oscar‑winning actor Joaquin Phoenix writes, “For forty years, Farm Sanctuary has been a refuge for animals who long for, and deserve, a peaceful existence,” describing the organization’s work as “a testament to the power of extending our circles of compassion and empathy.” Comedian Nikki Glaser adds, “Few have done more for animals than Farm Sanctuary. This book doesn’t just tell their story—it reveals what they’ve been up against all along.”

 Farm Sanctuary: The Story of a Movement will appeal to readers of narrative nonfiction, environmental writing, and cultural history, as well as those interested in mindful living and the emotional connections between humans and animals. Its blend of reportage, memoir, and visual storytelling makes it a strong candidate for review coverage and author interviews. 

 Baur is also the author of two previous books—Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food (Simon and Schuster) and Living the Farm Sanctuary Life (Rodale)—both of which were national bestsellers and helped bring the sanctuary movement into mainstream conversation.

 Publication Date: September 2026

Publisher: Lantern Publishing & Media

Format: Hardcover & eBook

Hardcover ISBN: 978‑1‑59056‑755‑5

eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑59056‑756‑2

 Founded in 1986, Farm Sanctuary fights the disastrous effects of animal agriculture on animals, people, and the planet through rescue, education, and advocacy. The organization provides lifelong care for animals rescued from abuse at sanctuary locations in New York and California, fosters just and compassionate vegan living, and advocates for legal and policy reforms. To learn more about Farm Sanctuary, visit FarmSanctuary.org. 

Summer Camp Safety: What to Ask Before Choosing a Summer Program

 

Personal Injury law experts outline the conversations every parent should have before drop-off day

 

 

As families finalize summer plans, many parents focus on activities, schedules, and convenience while overlooking critical safety questions that can reveal whether a camp or summer program is truly prepared to protect children when something goes wrong.

 

While licensed camps must meet specific safety requirements, not every summer program is legally classified as a camp. Regardless of designation, experts say every program should be able to clearly explain how it handles injuries, emergencies, supervision, transportation, allergies, medications, and reunification procedures.

 

According to Personal Injury attorneys David Lever and Dan Ecker, Founding Partners of Lever & Ecker, PLLC, there are two questions that reveal the most about any program’s safety culture: 

 

“Tell me about an injury that occurred — walk me through how it was handled.”

and

“Who debriefs after an incident, and what has your program changed as a result?”

 

As enrollment numbers climb and families navigate an increasingly diverse landscape of camps, sports programs, and enrichment activities, experts emphasize that due diligence remains one of the most effective safety tools available to parents. Programs that prioritize preparation, communication, and continuous improvement are typically able to demonstrate those commitments through clear policies and transparent discussions. All too often, there are overlooked safety, supervision, emergency response, and risk management issues parents should evaluate before enrolling children in camps, enrichment programs, sports clinics, and other summer activities.

 

With millions of children participating in summer programs nationwide, parents should look beyond brochures and activity schedules and engage program administrators in meaningful conversations about safety, supervision, emergency preparedness, and incident response. Asking tougher, more specific questions can provide valuable insight into a program’s safety culture and help families make more informed enrollment decisions before camp begins.

 

Lever and Ecker recommend parents ask questions like these before drop-off day:

 

• Ask about supervision ratios and whether they change during swimming or field trips.
• Ask how headcounts are done and who is responsible.
• Find out what background checks are required for staff and volunteers, whether CPR and first aid training is mandatory, and what the drop-off and pick-up procedure looks like.
• Ask how allergies are managed, how medications are stored and administered, and when the program contacts 911 versus parents.
• Ask about emergency drills, reunification plans, and how the facility controls entry.
• For programs with field trips, ask whether drivers are trained, seatbelts are enforced, and what happens if a child is separated from the group.

 

Ultimately, experts say that a program’s willingness to answer detailed safety questions may be just as important as the activities it offers. Parents who take the time to understand how a camp or summer program responds to emergencies, supervises children, and learns from past incidents can gain a clearer picture of whether safety is truly embedded in the organization’s culture.

 

While no program can eliminate every risk, transparency, preparedness, and accountability remain among the strongest indicators of a well-run operation. By asking thoughtful questions before enrollment, families can make more informed decisions and help ensure children enjoy a safe, rewarding summer experience.

 

In the end, asking the right questions is not about being skeptical. It is about ensuring that the adults entrusted with children’s care are equipped to respond when the unexpected occurs. That conversation can make all the difference in selecting a program that is both enjoyable and prepared.

 

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By Merilee Kern, MBA

Entrepreneur Leadership Network member Merilee Kern, MBA is an internationally-regarded brand strategist and analyst who reports on cultural shifts and trends as well as noteworthy industry change makers, movers, shakers and innovators across all categories, both B2C and B2B. This includes field experts and thought leaders, brands, products, services, destinations and events. As Founder, Executive Editor and Producer of “The Luxe List,” Merilee is a prolific business, lifestyle, travel, dining and leisure industry voice of authority and tastemaker. She keeps her finger on the pulse of the marketplace in search of new and innovative must-haves and exemplary experiences at all price points, from the affordable to the extreme. Her work reaches multi-millions worldwide via broadcast TV (her own shows and copious others on which she appears) as well as a myriad of print and online publications. Connect with her at www.TheLuxeList.com / Instagram www.Instagram.com/MerileeKern / X http://www.X.com/MerileeKern / Facebook www.Facebook.com/MerileeKernOfficial / LinkedIN www.LinkedIn.com/in/MerileeKern.

 

Photo Courtesy of Lever & Ecker, PLLC

Perfection or Pressure? Recognizing Anxiety in High-Achieving Kids

PHILADELPHIA, Penn., Nov. 18, 2025 — Balancing academics, athletics and friendships can push even the most capable kids to their limits. For parents, the real challenge lies in recognizing when healthy ambition crosses the line into anxiety — when the drive to succeed begins to harm a child’s overall well-being.

Some signs are more subtle than others, says school counselor Jennifer Licate, so it’s important to recognize both the physical and behavioral clues. Frequent headaches, stomachaches, or digestive issues before a big game or test may point to anxiety — but less obvious signals, like withdrawing from activities they once loved, can be just as telling.

“You know your child best. You know their history. You know their disposition and the things they like to do. If your child has always loved going to soccer practice and suddenly doesn’t want to go, starts complaining about it — that’s a really big sign,” said Licate, whose chapter book My Anxiety is Messing Things Up centers on a hardworking student athlete named Oscar who feels the relentless pressure to be perfect — in school, in sports and in friendships.

Oscar’s drive to succeed earns him praise in the classroom and on the field — but also leaves him wracked with anxiety. Unable to sleep and increasingly irritable, Oscar lashes out at his friends. When a teacher invites him to a school support group, Oscar must decide if he’s willing to seek help and try new strategies for relief.

Licate expertly combines a fast-paced, relatable story with guided questions and activities at the end of each chapter. These tools help young readers explore their own feelings, while giving parents, teachers and counselors a structured way to start meaningful conversations about anxiety.

“I wrote the book to help children understand anxiety,” said Licate. “Not all symptoms look the same, and not all strategies will work for everyone. My hope is that kids learn there are multiple tools they can try to feel more confident and less overwhelmed.”

The release comes at a time when educators are reporting increased stress levels among students. According to recent studies, more than one in three children experience anxiety symptoms, and sleep disruption is one of the most common side effects. Licate, who has worked as a school counselor for more than a decade, believes early intervention and open discussion can help prevent anxiety from becoming debilitating later in life.

“Children do not need to wait until anxiety is debilitating before using strategies to help their symptoms,” Licate added. “Using strategies to deal with anxiety can help children and anyone reduce their symptoms so they can live their best lives, work toward achieving their goals and feel confident.”

My Anxiety is Messing Things Up

Publisher: Boys Town Press

ISBN-13: 978-1944882891 Available from https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Messing-Things-Navigating-Friendship/dp/1944882898

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Peace, Love and Poisoned Pickles: Agatha Christie Meets ’70s Hippie Culture in Groovy Whodunit

ROSENDALE, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2025 — Readers nostalgic for the hippie era or simply wishing they’d been there will find themselves right at home in Part of the Solution: A Mystery, the delightfully offbeat whodunit from author Elana Michelson.

Blending Agatha Christie-style misdirection with the mellow magic of the 1970s, Michelson crafts a smart, funny and unexpectedly moving mystery that’s as much about idealism as it is about intrigue.

“The book is a classic murder mystery,” Michelson explained, “but it’s also a period piece — a way of looking back on a fascinating cultural and political moment and exploring the different perspectives that shaped it. The divisions and debates of that time feel surprisingly familiar today.”

It’s 1978, and Jennifer Morgan, a quick-witted New Yorker in flight from graduate school, has traded academia for poetry readings, craft shops and boysenberry muffins in the countercultural haven of Flanders, Massachusetts. But her peaceful refuge takes a dark turn when a dead body interrupts the community’s calm.

Egged on by her Tarot-reading housemate and opposed by a hippie-hating police chief, Jennifer takes it upon herself to solve the murder before the darkness destroys her hard-won idyll in the countryside. The suspects? A gentle woodworker with secrets, a poet with delusions of grandeur, an anti-war hero, a peace-loving minister and an organic farmer who knows how to hold a grudge.

As the mystery deepens, Jennifer reluctantly teams up with Ford McDermot, a young police officer whose quiet intelligence might make him the unlikeliest ally — or something more. Together (and often separately), they chase a trail of clues that winds through strychnine-laced pickles, poisonous gopher bait at the food co-op and cocaine in an abandoned Pontiac — all while life in Flanders grinds to a paranoid halt.

Peppered with Bob Dylan lyrics and the era’s iconic soundtrack, the novel hums with the rhythm of the ’70s, a time when music underscored everything from protest to personal revelation.

Boomers with long memories will be transported back to the days of lava lamps, Che Guevara posters and grass-inspired giggles, while younger audiences fascinated by the vintage vibe and idealism of the time will get a glimpse into a bygone era synonymous with self-expression, political awakening and cultural shifts that still echo today.

A time machine to 1978, Part of the Solution is a witty, wistful and wildly original reminder that every generation wrestles with the same questions about justice, connection and what it means to be part of the solution.

Part of the Solution: A Mystery

Publisher: Torchflame Books

ISBN-13: 978-1611536041 Available from: https://www.amazon.com/Part-Solution-mystery-Elana-Michelson/dp/B0FGK2DW7X

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This Holiday Season, Enjoy the Feasts; Skip the Bloating and Discomfort

 

 

NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 18, 2025 — The mix of rich food, extra stress and endless holiday gatherings can do a number on the digestive system. Between charcuterie boards, champagne toasts and once-a-year desserts, it’s no wonder bloating is one of the most common holiday complaints. And nothing kills holiday cheer faster than feeling uncomfortably full and sluggish. The good news is that bloating can be kept under control without missing out on all those festive holiday foods.

 

The key is a little strategy and making some simple, science-backed tweaks. Here are smart ways to maintain a happy gut and avoid that dreaded holiday bloat this year:

 

●       Front-load each day with protein and fiber. Starting with a high-protein, high-fiber breakfast steadies blood sugar and curbs cravings later. It also helps boost satiety, making it easier to pass up office goodies or that second slice of pie.

●       Watch portion sizes. Oversized holiday meals take much longer to digest, potentially leading to bloating. Instead of piling a plate sky high, savor smaller servings and save some favorites for the next day.

●       Slow down at the table. Taking at least 30 minutes to finish a meal helps prevent excess air from sneaking into your stomach. Chewing gum, sipping from straws or rushing through a plate can all increase swallowed air and the bloating that comes with it.

●       Boost dietary fiber intake. Fiber helps move food through the digestive system at the right pace to keep things regular. Holiday foods that are also good sources of dietary fiber include apples, pears, cranberries, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, wild rice, carrots, walnuts and pecans. 

●       Give the body’s digestive enzymes extra support. Digestive enzymes are the behind-the-scenes heroes that help break down food into nutrients the body can actually use. But if the body’s digestive enzymes are overwhelmed by a large holiday meal, undigested food may just sit in the gut. That food becomes fuel for gas-producing bacteria, leading to bloating, pressure and discomfort. A simple way to get back on track is EZZDAY Debloat and Gas Relief, which combines probiotics, digestive enzymes and stress-regulating adaptogens for a total digestive reset.

●        Balance the bubbly. Champagne and other carbonated drinks add gas to the GI tract, which may intensify bloating. Balance a holiday toast with water. Hydration supports digestion. Bonus: Water helps offset salt- and carb-heavy meals.

●        Walk it off. A short walk after meals helps the body digest food more efficiently, while also helping to reduce bloating and lower stress. Evening strolls can also support better sleep and help prevent holiday weight creep.

●        Post-holiday TLC can help restore gut balance. Strict liquid diets aren’t always necessary for a great detox. Some gentle plant-based ingredients help flush toxins, promote regularity, and support metabolism (energy) and weight management. An easy way to help manage gut discomfort is EZZDAY Colon Detox capsules, which contain trusted botanicals such as senna leaf, milk thistle, dandelion, aloe, cranberry and cascara sagrada to naturally help cleanse, soothe and reset the digestive system.

 

Many people experience that “never eating again” moment after a big holiday meal. But every plate is a fresh start. With a few mindful swaps and digestive-friendly habits, it is possible to enjoy the season’s flavors without the discomfort. Find more wellness ideas and strategies for the holidays and throughout the year at EZZDAY.com.

 

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A VERY JONAS CHRISTMAS MOVIE On Disney and Hulu

 

 

 

DISNEY+ AND HULU CELEBRATE THE WORLD PREMIERE OF
‘A VERY JONAS CHRISTMAS MOVIE’ 

 

Jonas Brothers, Chloe Bennet, Laverne Cox, Randall Park, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Mattias Ferrell Attended the Star-Studded Holiday Event

 

Celebrity Guests Welcomed the Holiday Season including Milo Manheim, Susan Kelechi Watson, Adrienne Warren, and the Jonas Family

 

Photo Credit: Disney

 

Photo Credit: Disney 

 

(NEW YORK, NY - Nov. 10, 2025) - Tonight, the Jonas Brothers and celebrity guests celebrated the world premiere of “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie” at the New York City Center, followed by a festive afterparty at The Plaza Hotel. “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie” premieres Friday, Nov. 14 at 12:00 a.m. PDT on Disney+ and Hulu.

Stars and producers Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas hit the carpet along with their supporting cast Chloe Bennet, Laverne Cox, Randall Park, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Mattias Ferrell. The star-studded event also featured celebrities including Milo Manheim, Susan Kelechi Watson, Adrienne Warren, the Jonas Family and many more.

 Stars and creators from across the industry and NYC scene were treated to the ultimate holiday party at the iconic Plaza Hotel, featuring festive cocktails and a special appearance by Santa himself.

ABOUT “A VERY JONAS CHRISTMAS MOVIE”

• Cast: The festive film features an all-star cast, including Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas, who star as themselves, Chloe Bennet (as Lucy), Billie Lourd (as Cassidy), Laverne Cox (as Stacy), KJ Apa (as Gene), Andrew Barth Feldman (as Ethan), Andrea Martin (as Deb), Kenny G (as himself) and Justin Tranter (as himself), with Randall Park (as Brad), and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (as Santa). Jonas Brothers are making the film a family affair, with a few special cameos from the Jonas family.
• Synopsis: In “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie,” Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families.

• Credits: Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas produce, along with writers Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger (“I Want You Back,” “This Is Us,” “Love, Simon”), Adam Fishbach, Spencer Berman and Scott Morgan. EmmyⓇ and Academy AwardⓇ winner Jessica Yu (“Quiz Lady,” “This Is Us”) directs, with original music from executive music producer and GRAMMYⓇ nominee Justin Tranter. The movie is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios.

New Year, Grounded Family: Build Emotional Resilience Together in 2026

Creating calmer mornings, smoother evenings, and stronger connections starts with learning to self-regulate and modeling it for children.

The Self-Regulation Series from Ulysses Press offers evidence-based, age-appropriate tools to help every member of the family (from toddlers to parents) build emotional resilience, manage stress, and strengthen relationships. With the latest titles completing the series, families can now create a shared language around emotions and well-being that evolves as their children grow.

For Parents

A Parent’s Guide to Self-Regulation by Dr. Amber Thornton
June 2024, $17.95
Self-regulated parents raise self-regulated kids. This evidence-based guide helps parents manage their own emotions and model calm under pressure. Learn how to respond, not react, and foster a peaceful home even in high-stress moments.

For Preschoolers

The Self-Regulation Workbook for 3- to 5-Year-Olds by Drs. Abbré McClain and Jacqueline Salazar
October 2024, $17.95
Through playful, age-appropriate activities, little ones learn how to recognize feelings, build attachment, and manage anxiety—skills that set the foundation for lifelong emotional health.

For Elementary Kids

The Self-Regulation Workbook for Children Ages 5 to 8 by Dr. Kahlila Robinson and Sarah Gerstenzang, LCSW
April 2025, $17.95
A hands-on guide for both caregivers and kids, featuring interactive exercises that build emotional vocabulary, frustration tolerance, and self-control, plus reflection prompts to help parents support co-regulation.

The Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids 8-11 by Jenna Berman
August 2021, $17.95
Help your child identify, understand, and take control of their feelings with this kid-friendly workbook filled with cognitive behavioral therapy and self-regulation exercises that make emotional learning simple and fun.

For Teens & Young Adults

The Self-Regulation Handbook for Teens & Young Adults by Dr. Kathy P. Wu
August 2025, $19.95
A practical and empowering guide for Gen Z navigating school, relationships, and big transitions with actionable tools for emotional resilience and healthy coping.

When the whole family learns to self-regulate, everyone thrives. Please let me know if you would like me to send copies your way. I look forward to hearing from you!

Pre-Order Mother-Daughter Relationship Repair Gets an Actionable Roadmap Paved With Proven Strategies

AMAZON

SARASOTA, Fla., Oct. 28, 2025 — When mother and daughter co-authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass released their book The Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover, they lit the spark of healing between mothers and daughters. And now, they’ve made it easier for readers to turn written words into transformation with their immersive companion workbook, The Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover: Workbook For Lasting Change.

The workbook dives even deeper into the original book’s four proven steps—Revealing Your Back Story, Exploring Your Emotional & Personality Styles, Understanding Your Conflicts & Triggers, and Learning the Tools to Restore the Love—with interactive guidance that takes self-discovery from insight to action. Drawing from their own lived experience, Leslie and Lindsey Glass weave together wisdom, tenderness and clarity to help others rebuild bonds with empathy and purpose.

“We want to provide the information to help you see it, recover from it and have the relationship you hoped for with one of the most important people in your life,” Leslie Glass said.

Inside Workbook For Lasting Change are assessments that uncover deeper patterns, journaling prompts that encourage honesty and exploration, and structured exercises designed to transform reflection into growth. Glossaries provide language for complex emotions, real-life scenarios illustrate common challenges, and communication scripts offer practical blueprints for conversations that restore trust.

By turning stories into understanding and conflict into connection, the workbook makes relationship repair accessible and sustainable. Each section provides concrete tools for bridging divides, rewriting old narratives and nurturing compassion one step at a time.

“If you're ready to move beyond the hurts and patterns that held you back and bring back the love you both long for, this is your guide, your companion and your invitation to a new chapter of healing together,” Lindsey Glass added.

The Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover: Workbook For Lasting Change

Publisher: Reach Out Recovery

Release Date: November 1, 2025

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About the Authors

Leslie Glass is a journalist, recovery advocate and the author of 12 books, including nine USA Today and New York Times bestselling suspense novels. She is the cofounder of Reach Out Recovery and co-producer of the award-winning documentaries The Secret World of Recovery and The Silent Majority. She lives in Sarasota, Florida.

Lindsey Glass is an author, screenwriter and cofounder of Reach Out Recovery, where her writing on relationships and wellness reaches millions worldwide. She co-produced The Secret World of Recovery and The Silent Majority, and is the author of 100 Tips for Growing Up. She lives in Florida.

For more information, please visit https://reachoutrecovery.com/, or connect with the authors on Facebook (Reach Out Recovery), Instagram (reachoutrecovery) and YouTube (@reachoutrecovery6052).