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Dana Damato



An Orlando, Florida native filled with charm, style, and a passion for writing, Dana Damato is a talented journalist covering all things entertainment, fashion, food, travel, and lifestyle. Dana attended the University of Central Florida where she graduated with a degree in Creative Writing and is currently pursuing a Master of Communications. During her four years at UCF, Dana began publishing articles on her diverse interests in fashion and entertainment. It wasnt long after that she found her niche in entertainment and travel writing. She has quickly become a successful entertainment writer, fashion writer and travel writer in hot markets such as Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Dallas and Orlando. Please visit her personal website at:

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Recent stories

EzVip: A Night Club and Event Game Changer About to Take Over

Sat, 04/21/2012 - 06:20
 From a start-up business based in Miami Beach, FL, to a national brand on its way to changing the business of nightlife and events, EzVip is a name you will soon start seeing across the globe in every high-end nightclub.  If the name Alashe “Al” Nelson, the founder and CEO of EzVip, sounds familiar to you, it’s most likely because you saw him pitch his business on the season 3 premier of ABC’s Shark Tank.
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    • Lost at Sea: The Hunt for Patrick McDermott

     Thu, 03/29/2012 - 05:55
    Going behind the scenes of a true mystery investigaton intrigued me from the moment I received this book in the mail. Being a fan of the Hollywood gossip scene and a good mystery story was the perfect combination to strike my interest when I dove right into this novel.
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    • Spring 2012 Trends

     Fri, 03/02/2012 - 21:03

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    • Fashionable and Powerful: 10 Women Who Got it Right

     Mon, 02/06/2012 - 22:44

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    • Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Fall 2012 New York

    Thu, 02/02/2012 - 09:40
    The time has come, yet again, for one of the best and biggest fashion events of the year. As the tents go up at the Lincoln Center in New York City, designers are preparing to showcase their Fall 2012 collections to thousands of industry insiders from around the world. On February 9th-16th, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will bring together some of the best in fashion, from buyers, retailers, celebrities, VIPs and members of the regional, national and international press.
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    • Interview with Shoe Mogul, Steve Madden

     Tue, 01/24/2012 - 08:02
    You’ve seen his name on women’s feet, taking over department store shoe departments, and in malls all over the country. However, have you ever actually seen Steve Madden himself? The master behind the Steve Madden empire joined me for a brief interview just before making a guest appearance at the Dadeland Mall in Miami, FL on Saturday, December 17th.  Is he what you might expect for a mogul shoe designer? Not at all. However, this brilliant businessman tells his side of the company, and honestly, his upfront take on it is quite inspiring.
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    • Behind the Scenes Interview with Miles Teller & Ziah Colon

     Fri, 10/14/2011 - 03:11
    With days away from the release of the legendary Footloose remake, Steve Samblis with IC Places had the opportunity to sit down with the two supporting actors in the film
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    • Footloose: Behind the Scenes with Andie MacDowell

     Wed, 10/12/2011 - 08:41
    Vi Moore. The once known quiet minister’s wife we have previously known in the original Footloose has become a much more bold, outspoken, and strong woman in the re-done Footloose. Played by actress Andie MacDowell, she gives us the in on what being a minister’s wife is all about.
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    • Footloose: Behind the Scenes with Kenny Wormald & Julianne Hough

     Sat, 10/08/2011 - 06:45
    With upbeat dancing, singing, and undeniable energy from the legendary Footloose, IC Places editor, Steven Samblis had the opportunity to sit down with the two main actors in the film, Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough, at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles days before the big release. Playing the two main characters, Kenny and Julianne, take us behind the scenes of their experiences through the filming of Footloose.
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    • Behind the Scenes with Craig Brewer

     Thu, 10/06/2011 - 05:58
    As the anticipation builds for Footloose to make its way to the big screen, IC Places editor, Steven Samblis had the opportunity to sit down with the man behind the new script, Director Craig Brewer, at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles days before the big release. Giving the details behind motives to the re-done script, Craig tells all in this in depth interview. Q: So how did Footloose grab you when you were 13? When you first saw it was it the dancing or the fact that kids were rebelling that caught your attention?
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