Isla of Roatan

My dad and brother aboard the ship with Roatan in the background. We
enjoyed the beach and plenty of drinks!

Margaritas in Cozumel

Margarita es muy bueno!

After Dinner Dance

Quick pic of my parents having a romantic dance after dinner at the
Crimson restaurant aboard the Dream :)

Carnival Dream

Here's a quick shot of the Dream. I boarded with 10 of my family
members and my sisters fiancé, Jeff on 12/26! We launched from Port
Canaveral in Florida. First stop Cozumel, Mexico!

Merry Christmas

Looking back on the year... beginning 2009 at the Encore in Vegas then
onto a tv pilot with David E. Kelly in February. The pilot didn't get
picked up but I had a blast on the WB lot and came out the other end
knowing some great people and gaining episodic tv experience! Michael
Jackson followed soon after in early spring. First meeting in
bungalows at the Bel-Air Hotel and eventually at his home, the Forum
in Inglewood and the Staples Center. Sitting in on the meetings and
observing the creative process was priceless... rehearsals, amazing.
Getting to know the man, unforgetable. We didnt make it to London but
we made an amazing film with amazing people who let L.O.V.E. lead the
way. The time spent in the editing bays on the Sony lot seemed like a
year I itself, it was only 2 months. Without the break to Italy to
cruise the Almalfi coast I don't know how we woul have made it through
the rest of the year. With all the amazing experiences in my life this
year nothing compares to the feeling you have when you spend time with
family. I'm on my way to Florida now to meet 11 members of my family
for a Western Carribean cruise. This was the first year of my life I
wasn't with family on Christmas... looking forward to spending a whole
uninterrupted week with them!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all the best in 2010!
Much love, James

Breaky and a view of London...

Eggs Benedict is my signature breakfast when I'm abroad! This is a
shot of an in-room breakfast with the view from my room. Half day of
TV and Radio and taking off from Heathrow for NYC!

The West End

Two nights of theatre in London on the West End! Thriller Live was
fun... a tribute to Michael Jackson and his catalouge. It was a fun
show. This is a shot of the stage before the show starts. I also saw
Pricilla: Queen of the Desert... lots of fun, haha! Met one of the
leads post-show. Oliver Thorton, an amazing performer!

Shopping in London

The shopping in London is always great... G Star Raw, Carhartt,
Liberty, Harrod's, TopShop, DSquared and more This is a shot of a fun
boutique... combining shiny tennies, denim, hooded sweatshirt, button
down and a bowtie... awesome!!

Family and more...

Chicago was a blast and I was so excited to share the experience with
family! My mum and sis were guests in the audience of Oprah on Friday
10/16. They came back to the green room and said hello after the show.
Tyson, Hollyfield and Ortega... quite the line up for one show!
Stedman was backstage and I had the opportunity of saying hello to
Oprah personally, she welcomed me! I included a shot of my sis (Meggie-
Moo) and I hanging in my room at the Ritz after a delicious Italian
dinner. Good times!

Miracle Mile

'Mamaw Willie' (my beloved grandma Wilma) and I standing together with
this rendition of the classic painting from American culture turned
into an giant-sized work of art on Michigan Ave in Chicago. We had a
great time ducking in and out of our favorite shops all along the
Miracle Mile!

Navy Pier

Here's the view from the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago... you see the Navy
Pier just to the left of the city across Lake Shore Dr. Just to bring
everyone up to speed I'm currently on the THIS IS IT publicity tour
with my boss. He was on Oprah last Friday (search YouTube for Oprah
and Kenny Ortega) and we've since traveled onto London. We're across
the pond for a few days before returning to the States, specifically
New York. Toronto after NY and then back to Los Angeles for the big
premiere at the Nokia Live on the 27th followed by more press. Stay
tuned for more pics and stories of my travels!

Smoke Daddy's

Bad pic of myself and another of Delta Delta '04's finest... Eric
McCrory (in hoc...) We're standing in front of Smoke Daddy's located
at 1804 W Division in Chicago. Eric manages this joint... great food
and an exciting list of beer on tap that Brian, the bartender, is
ready to serve! Live music nightly... you gotta experience this!

The Glove...

Props to the chef at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago for a very impressive
and creative welcoming gift! Awesome way to start Michael Jackson's
THIS IS IT publicity tour!

Props to Britney and her dancers! Amazing show! Thank you :)

It's Britney bitch!

Great opening... the arial work is amazing! This is a shot of her 2nd
number at Staples. I'm back in the AEG suite... doin' it!

2009 Emmy Awards

Looking over the red carpet at Nokia Plaza... home of the Emmys.
Congrats to my girl Kristen Chenoweth for her big win tonight! We
worked together on a pilot called Legally Mad that I assisted Kenny
Ortega on earlier this year. It was written and produced by David E.
Kelly but unfortunately NBC didn't pick it up :(

Cecil B DeMille Theatre

Facilitated an interview with the boss earlier today on the Culver
Studios lot. Lots of great history here... Michael Jackson shot many
of his videos and short films including our most recent for, what was
to be, the 'This Is It' concerts in London.

Pre Pink

Back in the AEG suite at the Staples Center for Pink tonight... here
with KO and friends. Looking forward to a great show!

Smart Car

One of my parents new rides... they decided to take advantage of the
short lived 'cash for clunkers' and came back with 2 Smart Cars...
this red convertible and a black one too. I had fun cruising this
convertible through rural Indiana on Saturday.

Nic & Izzy's Wedding

Family pics post-ceremony just North of Dayton, Ohio. Beautiful
wedding... spent time catching up with the family... great times!

OHARE

Quick stop in Chicago enroute to Dayton, Ohio for my cousins wedding
today. Departed LAX at 6am today... early!

ORBS

The creative team doing a final pass of our new addition to the Lake
of Dreams here at the Wynn.

Plenty of leg room...

Snap-shot of the leg room in the back of one of Wynn's Rolles Royce
Phantoms. Here for a final presentation of a new addition to the Lake
of Dreams at the Wynn Resort Casino in Vegas. He really knows how to
pick up a business associate from the airport... with class!

LVMPD

Filling out an official police report with the Las Vegas Metropolitan
Police Department after returning to my room at the Tropicana in Vegas
to discover my MacBook and other property missing early this morning.
I've been at the police station for over 2 hrs now... boo!

XS

At the Encore in Vegas taking over XS! Had a great time at Hep's
wedding! Conrats bro!

Wedding Bells!

Celebrating in Vegas with friends! Congratulations Josh & Carly!!!

The Gene Autry Building

I've been MIA since I returned from my yachting excursion in Italy
along the Almalfi Coast. It's been an intense month but I'm happy to
be working with the team. I wanted to share this pic I took tonight on
the Sony lot tonight. Missing my family and friends but know you're in
my thoughts every day! Much love :)

The Jonas Bros

Great shot of the stage mid-concert! Interesting to see the new
generation of Rock 'n Roll and what the fans react to. Great work
Kevin, Joe and Nick! Oh yeah, tell Big Rob James said what's up!

Stage

Shot of the Jordan Sparks / The Jonas Bros stage between artists here
at the Staples Center in LA. This is the view from the AEG suite.
After working with 'Jobro' on their first big tour with Miley I'm
anxious to see how they've grown.

Sweater Vest

Just a little taste from a photo shoot I participated in recently...
the sweater vest is back in a big way ;)

ROXY

Out in Hollywood... catching one of Clark's shows. He's the drummer in
Melotia.

Dana Torres

Standing behind Dana Torres (US swimmer) in the Rome airport about to
board our American Airlines flight back to the States... moments ago
in the VIP lounge Michael Phelps passed by.

Trevi Fountain

Took some time at Trevi Fountain today... such a magical spot in Rome :)

Half way up the Spanish Steps...

The Spanish Steps are quite a site... not too far from the hotel I
stayed in on the High School Musical 3 European press tour.

Rome Train Station

Busy, busy...

Train to Rome

Shot from my window on the high-speed train from Naples to Rome today.
The countryside was enjoyable. I got a little taste of Italian
agricultural... olive trees, vineyards and the occasional plot of corn.

Saying goodbye...

We departed the Allegro today. It was truely bitter-sweet... the most
amazing week yachting the Almalfi coast of Italy with Kenny Ortega and
family. My most sincere thanks to Captain Rick and the Allegro crew
for creating a vacation of a lifetime!

Dinner and a Sunset

Oh the view at dinner... ahhh :)

Shirl & I

The same Castle in the background. We're just leaving Ischia for
Napoli... our last night on the Allegro.

Castle

Lounging on the aft of the sundeck talking via satelitte phone to my
Mom back in Indiana... don't miss the castle behind me!

Taxi

Awesome little 3 wheeled taxi in the streets of the Island of Ischia!

Tavern

Out on Capri at a local spot called the Tavern. I love Italia!!!

Fauno Bar

Kyle and I took to shore for a late night stroll here in Sorrento,
Italy... stopped off at the Fauno Bar for a night cap before heading
back to the yacht... good times!

Almafi

You're looking at the actaul city of Almafi. I walked up through the
narrow streets, ceramics, paper companies, shoes, clothes... a little
bit of everything!

How do you get to... ?

Allegro crew getting directions from a local on the pier in Marina Sul
Mare.

Vietra Su Mare

Approaching the shore for a little day trip off the Allegro. The
Italians know how to play on the beach!

Garage Deck

Here's a shot from the garage deck looking out into the mediterranean.

Il San Pietro Di Positano

I took 400 steps from the beach to this hotel terrace in Positano...
the most amazing views from land so far on the trip.

Grotta Azzurra

I swam in the Blue Grotto today... an experience I'll never forget. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Grotto

My Italian shoes!

Meet Marcello, he's preparing my most recent 'investment'... a pair of
Salvatore Ferragamo's finest! I purchased the show-stoppers in Capri
today... mmm :)

On the island of Capri

We took the the dingy from the Allegro for a day on the island of
Capri. Approaching shore we landed at stone stairs flanked by sungoers
and swimmers. A convertible cab drove us through the winding street to
the top of the island. Quaint boutiques and cafe's lining the narrow
streets... ahhh!