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Karen Akers: The Chanteuse
All Photos: Alan MercerKaren Akers first appeared on Broadway in the original production of ‘Nine,’ a musical directed by Tommy Tune and based on the Federico Fellini film ‘8 1/2,’ playing the part of...
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Celeste Yarnall & Nazim
The Art of Wellness Part OneAll Photos: Alan Mercer Lighting: Eric V.Celeste Yarnall has led a multi-faceted career. She began as a model, spokesperson, and actress fresh out...
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Celeste Yarnall & Nazim
The Art of Wellness Part TwoAll Photos: Alan Mercer Lighting: Eric V.This is part two of my conversation with Celeste Yarnall and her husband Nazim. To read part one check out the post before...
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The Always Smiling Tommy Monroe
All Photos: Alan MercerTommy Monroe has the distinction of being the person who has employed me more than anyone else in my career. With the exception of Mamie Van Doren, I have probably taken more...
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Georgia Durante Found Enchantment
All Contemporary Photos: Alan MercerI met Georgia Durante at her home ‘The Enchanted Manor’ when I photographed Randy Jones. I was knocked out by the unique and special beauty of the grounds. I was...
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Steven Bauer Is On The Rise
All Photos: Alan Mercer Lighting: Eric V.I have been a fan of Steven Bauer’s work since I saw his dynamic performance in ‘Scarface.’ I wasn’t alone in my admiration for his work. He quickly...
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Scotty Bowers Is No Square
All contemporary photos: Alan Mercer Lighitng: Eric V.‘Full Service’ is the story of Scotty Bowers adventures during three decades of having sex with, or arranging others to have sex with, some...
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The Hilarious Mo Gaffney
All Photos: Alan Mercer Lighting: Eric V.Mo Gaffney has hosted two of her own television talk shows: ‘Women Aloud!’ which was shown on the Comedy Central network, and ‘The Mo Show.’ She and friend...
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Scherrie Payne Says Let Yourself Go
All Photos: Alan Mercer Make-Up: Rudy Calvo Hair: Leverne Tate Dress: Angela Dean Art Direction: Carla MarloweScherrie Payne is best known as a lead singer for ‘The Supremes’ from 1973 to...
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Don B. Welch Is A Happy Man
All Photos: Alan MercerI have known the Prolific Hit Writer-Director, Don B. Welch since 2005! He has never stopped working in all these years. After the overwhelming national success of ‘The...
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Christa Woomer Will Woo You In
All Photos: Alan MercerI first met Christa Woomer when she played the character of Lynn Ette Rogers in the cast of ‘Dixiewood’ that I featured on my blog last February. Christa is not only very...
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Farewell Lupe Ontiveros
All Photos: Alan Mercer Make-up: Rudy CalvoI met Lupe Ontiveros in 2001 at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles at an event where she was being honored along with James Cameron. I was already a...
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Mike Khouri Talks About Cher!
All Mike Khouri Photos: Alan MercerI first became aware of Mike Khouri in 1999 when he produced, compiled, and chose the artwork for Cher’s release on MCA ‘Bittersweet: The Love Songs Collection’ CD....
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The Singers Talk: Part One
Candye KaneI have always loved music. As a teenager I started to really relate to popular music from all eras and styles. My music collection began growing at a pretty fast rate...much to my Mother’s...
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The Singers Talk: Part Two
Bebe BuellHere is the second week of ‘The Singers Talk’ featuring ten musical voices I photographed and talked to in 2010. This year stands out because I had the opportunity to meet and photograph...
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The Singers Talk: Part Three
Maria Muldaur photo: Alan Mercer2011 turned out to be a banner year for singers on my blog. I have a total of eighteen entries featuring these musical voices. I was thrilled to start off the year...
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The Wonderful Christopher Atkins
All Photos: Alan MercerI met Christopher Atkins in 2001 on an airplane trip between Los Angeles and Dallas. Because he is a genuinely kind person, we became instant friends. I pestered him on the...
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On The Phone With Carol Woods
All Photos: Alan MercerI met the amazing Carol Woods through my friend Freda Payne in 2007. Carol was in Los Angeles and needed some new publicity photos since she had recently completed filming of...
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The Natural Talents of Lorenzo Lamas
All Photos: Alan Mercer Lighting: Eric V.Lorenzo Lamas is truly a Hollywood hunk with loads of talent and charisma. He is the son of Movie Stars Arlene Dahl and Fernando Lamas. He is also the...
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The Strength of Louise Stratten
All Photos: Alan Mercer Lighting: Eric V.Louise Stratten is the sister of the late Dorothy Stratten, the actress who was murdered by her jealous ex-husband while she was dating prominent film...
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