Michael Mackie
Entertainment Reporter at Freelance
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You name the celeb and I've probably interviewed them. Twice. My motto? Avoid negativity at any cost. 8-time Emmy winner. Seeking literary representation. #SATW
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thepitchkc.com | Michael Mackie
Forty years ago this week, Animotion's synth-laced anthem "Obsession" was entrenched in the Billboard Top 40 while its surreal, cinematic music video was in constant rotation on MTV. With its hyper-stylized visuals and addictive hook, "Obsession" didn't just become a Top 10 hit-It helped define the visual and sonic landscape of 1980s pop. We chatted up co-lead singer Bill Wadhams recently to dish on all things '80s and his upcoming visit to KC.
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thepitchkc.com | Michael Mackie
When Cheyenne Jackson steps onto a stage, the lights don't just shine-they sparkle. This June, Kansas City gets a front-row seat to that star power as the Emmy- and Grammy-nominated actor and singer graces the historic Folly Theater for a one-night-only performance to celebrate Pride Month on Friday, June 13. Known for his powerhouse Broadway vocals and magnetic charm, Jackson is the kind of performer who turns a concert into a full-blown experience.
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thepitchkc.com | Michael Mackie
Guess who's back in town? That's right-comedian, actor, and all-around scene-stealer Kevin Pollak is making his umpteenth appearance at this year's Big Slick Weekend, and fans couldn't be more excited. Known for his razor-sharp wit and spot-on impressions (his Christopher Walken is the stuff of lore), Pollak is no stranger to the Big Slick stage. The annual charity bash, which benefits Children's Mercy Hospital, has long been a favorite of The Usual Suspects star.
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thepitchkc.com | Michael Mackie
After a distinguished 30-year TV news career at KCTV5, Carolyn Long is signing off later this week. Over the years, Long has-at one time or another-anchored every newscast time slot on the station. The Ohio native tells us she was raised in the Buckeye state and after stints in both Ohio and Connecticut, she found her home in Kansas City. Through the decades, Long has become known for her warmth and credibility. "I have a deep connection to the KC community," she says.
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thepitchkc.com | Michael Mackie
Christina Dreiling works hard and moms even harder. In fact, we'd like to christen her as the queen of connections and campfires. (More on that in a minute.)If running an entire entrepreneurial mentoring empire sounds like a lot, that's because it is-but Dreiling makes it look easy. For over 20 years, she's been an integral part of the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP), where she matches experienced business bigwigs with up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
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Big thanks to @NKF_KSMO for letting me host their annual Great Plates KC fundraiser last night. So many amazing local restaurateurs were on-hand serving up delicious dishes & drinks. Oh, and we raised approximately $22 billion dollars (give or take) for the organization, too. https://t.co/8i1teM378K
Every 3 minutes, a child is born with a cleft lip or palate somewhere in the world. When KC surgeons Robert Weiss & Patrick Christopher heard that, they started the Forever Smiles Foundation — to provide complimentary high-quality surgical interventions.https://t.co/JuyL2THXWX
I just used the word pecksniffian in something I wrote — and it's not even 7 a.m. I deserve a medal. And, no, the sentence wasn't about myself. (Uh, but it coulda been.) https://t.co/4sK1K8jDkC
