Chanel In The City

LeeAnne Locken, actress, entrepreneur and the star of Real Housewives of Dallas stops by Chanel in the City to chat all things Real Housewives of Dallas, what she regrets about leaving the show, will she ever come back, who she is closest with & why she decided to leave the show for now. LeeAnne also dishes on what she thinks about the new season and how it will end up with out her! LeeAnne tells host, Chanel Omari, that she’s become a new person since leaving the show & would love a second chance if she ever were to come back to the show to show her fans what she is up to now!  Since the show, LeeAnne has dedicated her time to multiple charities and giving back. She has been educating herself and us on how to become more involved in giving back to our communities who need our help! She stresses how important it has been for her mental health and spiritual growth to give back. She chats on what it’s like being married to the love of her life and the new projects she is excited to get working on!  Lee

Jackie Ryan, legendary basketball star and now movie producer stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari about his new movie Black Jack: The Jackie Ryan Story directed by Danny Abeckaser The movie is about legendary basketball player, Jackie Ryan going through his ups and downs as a basketball player. He chats how his girlfriend in real life inspired him to be one of the best basketball players in the game. The movie stars Ashley Greene, Greg Finnley, David Arquette & more  You can watch Black Jack: The Jackie Ryan Story on iTunes, Amazon Prime and more!  This episode is sponsored by Chef Green/Hello Fresh, the number one meal kit for eating well!  Get $90 dollars off your first purchase by going to www.greenchef.com using the promo code Chanel90   

Judy Gold, comedian, actress & book author of the book Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians We Are All IN Trouble! stops  by Chanel in the City & chats with comedian podcast host, Chanel Omari about her new book, why we need to speak up now more than ever when it comes to comedy and politics, how comedy is changing during the pandemic, where the boundaries are when it comes to telling jokes during a sensitive time in history, the inspiration behind her new amazing podcast "KILL ME NOW" available on all podcast platforms.  Judy chats the inspiration behind her new book, free speech during a time like this (pandemic, political issues and social issues) and how to be yourself and not care what people think of you when it comes to stand up comedy.  Judy also shares how she got through challenges and obstacles while she was doing stand up as a female comedian and what the inspiration behind her comedy career has been.  For more information go to www.judygold.com   Follow Judy Gold on @Jewd

Lisa Marie Riley A.K.A @onefunnymommy stops by Chanel in the City podcast & chats with host Chanel Omari about dealing with her husbands cancer & how he inspired her viral Instagram page, keeping a positive attitude during Covid, the inspiration behind her hilarious Instagram videos. We chat her favorite housewives, her appearance on Rosies Instagram, and what she talked about on the Doctors.  You can follow Lisa Marie Riley for all updates & funny videos to lift you up during the holiday season @onefunnymommy    Head over to our live @chanelomari @chanelinthe to check out our IG live where we answer all of Lisa’s Fans/Friends questions!! 

Cedric the Entertainer stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things stand up comedy, his series: The Neighborhood & how he’s bringing Black Lives Matter to the series and what we need to do as a society to change the narrative, his new movies; “Son of the South” & “The Opening Act”, and his days back at State Farm. Cedric opens up about how he got in to comedy later in the game and how he was able to be successful at wearing many hats.  The producer chats with us on tips to be a successful entertainer in this industry.  The actor also goes in to the transitioning of comedy and producing in to hosting his new show   The Greatest #AtHomeVideos which gives us a reason to stay home and binge on these hilarious videos!  You can check out The Greatest #AtHomeVideos & The Neighborhood on CBS  Cedric also dishes on his new creation FanRoom Live, a virtual town hall meeting experience, where fans can meet & greet your favorite celebrity virtually.  Follow Cedric the Enterta

Comedian and podcast host of the hottest dating podcast out right now U UP on Betches and Jtrain, Jared Freid stops by Chanel in the City to chat all things dating (the dating dos and donts) how to date during COVID, what stand up comedy will be like post COVID, how his popular podcast Jtrain transpired & more!  Jared chats with host, Chanel Omari, on what to do when a guy or girl you’re dating ghosts you, how to respond and how to cope with the after math.  Make sure to follow Jared Freid @JaredFreid on all social media platforms.  

Award-Winning Actor, Kevin Bacon and Emmy-Award Winning Composer, Michael Bacon are back on Chanel in the City discussing their new music; Corona Tune and their new hit; The Way We Love.  The Bacon Brothers also chat how they are getting through the pandemic, how music and film will change due to Covid-19, how they maintain healthy relationships with their significant others and what inspired them behind their new album.  Kevin Bacon also chats his new movie thriller with Amanda Seyfried; You Should Have Left, which you can catch on demand now.  For more info, please visit: https://www.baconbros.com/ Please tune in to The Bacon Brothers music below: The Way We Love Corona Tune   The World Premiere of BIGGER:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxECpGT1qPw  

Comedian and Actress, Emma Willmann Stops by Chanel in the City and chats with host, Chanel Omari about all things Stand up comedy and where the comedy industry is heading post this Pandemic and her new reality show about moose poop.  We chat about her new amazing podcast; Emma's Bunker, which we are all obsessing over, her experience on My Crazy EX-Girlfriend and what's next for her.    Make sure to follow Emma @EmmaWillman on all social media platforms and for updates on her comedy tours and more, make sure to visit www.emmacomedy.com    

Luann De Lesseps stops by Chanel in the CIty to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things Real Housewives of New York City, her new skin care line we are all obsessing over; Sonage, when we can expect her cabaret show to come back, new music with Desmond Child, who she would love to perform her next song with, how she's coping with her sobriety and what her new book is all about!    Follow Luann De Lesseps @CountessLuann on all social media platorms. Purchae Sonage on www.countessluann.com and get 10% off using the hash tag code #ChanelintheCity  Check out Luann De Lessep's new single; Viva La Diva on itunes:   

Tommy Davidson, actor, comedian, producer and now author of the book; Living in Color, stops by Chanel in the City and chats with host, Chanel Omari, about growing up in a white family as a black man, how we can change systematic racisim as a society and be one human race, how to educate ourselves on black lives matter, his experience on set of in living color days! He chats how he got in to comedy and why him and Jamie Foxx worked so well as a duo.  Tommy also chats his new reboot: The Proud Family reboot and does hysterical impressions for Chanel in the City fans! He talks about how he coped with how his peers got ahead and what he had to do differently to stand out.  Tommy opens up to Chanel Omari about how he coped with his mental health during difficult times in his life and obstacles he had to face, how we can all get through our struggles with some comedy!  You can follow Tommy Davidson @therealtommycat for more info and tickets to see his stand up comedy act!   Donate and educate at  www.blacklivesmat

Dorinda Medley stops by Chanel in the City to chat exclusively with host, Chanel Omari on all things RHONY this season. Dorinda opens up about her struggles and challenges she had to cope with this season; like her break up with her ex, John Madhessian, moving houses and starting over.  Dorinda also tells us what she thinks about Queer Eye's Bobby Burke allegations on which New York Housewife he's accusing of robbing him.  Dorinda opens up about where her friendship stands with Bethanny Frankle and why she is loving the new housewife, Leah Mcsweeney.  Dorinda also teaches us how to cope with mental health issues when we are going through a hard time.  Dorinda gives us the real deal on what's to come the rest of this season for Housewives of New York. We are also so excited about Dorinda's Merchandise line and we are already ordering everything from it! Make sure to make it nice with Dorinda Medley's Merch at www.dorindamedley.com  Make sure to follow @dorindamedley on all social media platforms for more info.

Jill Kargman, actress and comedy writer, stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari, about how Odd Mom Out came about, the obstacles she faced in the industry, her new hilarious quarantine character, Danielle, and her sensitivity compass when it comes to writing a joke or writing comedy, in general, during a sensitive time in 2020.  Jill gives us comedy & writing tips on how to create a great stand up bit with out caring what people think of you. Jill gives us advice on how to turn a book in to a show series. Jill chats her inspiration behind her writing and acting.  Jill chats about how Odd Mom Out came about on Bravo TV, why it came to an end after 3 seasons and what’s next for her and her family!! Jill also gives us tips on how to cope with our haters when it comes to posting on social media and/or careers and how not to care what they say.  We chat on how to create a better tomorrow for our generation amongst the challenges we’re facing in today’s society, how to educate ourselves and

Nick Hissom stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari, on his new music, how hes changing the game when it comes to using his platform for good influencing and what hes doing to keep up with his lifestyle and maintain his look from head to toe.  Make sure to follow @NickHissom for more info  This episode is sponsored by nuBest Salon and Spa  For more info please visit nubestsalon.com     

Chris Burns, AKA, Fat Carrie Bradshaw, chats inspiration behind his drag personalities and wigs, which Housewives Franchises he's loving and what we need to do to become a well rounded hilarious BETCH.  Follow Chris Burns @Fatcarriebradshaw for more info and laughs!   

Julia Daoud, a.ka. "Jules," from Bravo Tv's Summer House chats with Chanel Omari from Chanel in the City on all things Summer House season 4, where she stands with her current cast mates, how she coped with being the new girl in the house and tips to summer with others in the Hamptons.  Jules also chats with us on her modeling and beauty influencer career, as well as tips to become a social media content producer GURU.  Follow Jules @simplyjules___  on all social media platforms for more info!          

Ravae Norvell, Director of Customer Service for Evening Collective chats the convenient virtual bridesmaid shopping experience, giving bridesmaids the confidence to be the best bridesmaid they can be for the bride on a budget, for all shapes and sizes and the best thing yet is you don’t have to worry about a thing because Evening Collective creates the whole bridesmaid experience for you and the bride!  Especially with Covid-19 and during this difficult time of planning weddings for the future, this is the perfect time to plan your bridesmaid dresses virtually and have a virtual healthy fun bridesmaid party!  For more info follow @EveningCollective and visit EveningCollective.com 

Tara Schuster, author of the book, Buy Yourself The Fucking Lillies and Executive in Charge of Lights Out With David Spade chats with host, Chanel Omari on Chanel in the City, about the inspiration behind her new book, how we need to reparent ourselves, be kind to ourselves and not always strive for perfection.  Tara teaches us tips on how to cope through anxiety and obstacles in life and still be successful in comedy and entertainment. She also gives us an exclusive on what it’s like working with David Spade and being an executive charge on Comedy Central!  Make sure to order her amazing book on Amazon now! Follow Tara @TaraSchuster for more info!   

Jonathan Valdez stops by Chanel in the City and chats with host Chanel Omari on his new podcast Orange Juice & Biscuits on the DNR Networks, how he begun his on air radio career in Texas,  how to handle rejection in show business and the obstacles he had to overcome to get to where he’s at now! Jonathan also gives us advice on how to be our authentic selves and how to stand out in a crowd for the right reasons!  Follow Jonathan @jonathanvaldez and for more info and the juicy tea go visit www.orangejuiceandbuscuits.com    

Mercedes Javid, A.K.A “MJ”, from Bravo TV’s Shahs of Sunset, drops by Chanel in the City and chats with Chanel Omari on her journey of motherhood with baby shams, her marriage with Tommy and where she stands with her best friend of over 20 years, Reza    Farahan.  MJ chats her fashion inspiration, how she’s evolved as a mother and wife, how she’s coping with the death of her father, how she’s dealing with conflict this season of Shah’s with her cast mates and what’s we should expect ahead?!  You can follow MJ @mercedesjavid on all social media platforms!  This segment has been sponsored by nuBest Salon and Spa on Long Island. The best one stop beauty, hair and lifestyle salon and spa to love yourself! Follow @nuBestsalon for more info or visit them at www.nubestsalon.co    

Lindsey Metselaar, host of the podcast, We Met At Acme, stops by Chanel in the City to chat dating apps, how she met her ex bf on Hinge, tips on how we should be ourselves in relationships and how to date.  For more info follow Lindsey @wemetatacme @lindzmetz & download the We Met At Acme podcast on all podcast platforms!