*Micah Jesse

Alyson Campbell: When did you start your blog and why?

Micah Jesse: I started blogging in April 2007. At the time, my site was called “Micahisms,” a term I use to describe some of the words I make up on a daily basis.

AC: What was it like interning for Tommy Mottola!?

MJ: Tommy Mottola is a music genius. It was an honor working for him and his team. His assistant, Joanne, was the first person in the Entertainment industry to truly believe in me. She gave me a chance, and I proved to her that I was in it to win it!

AC: You’ve really created a name for yourself. How did you initially parlay all of your connections and experiences into what you’re doing now?

MJ: Thank you! I’ve always been the type of person to want to know everybody. I find something special in every person I meet. So, being a natural networker has definitely helped my career. Now, my Blackberry has so many contacts that when I get a new phone and they have to transfer my information they tell me to go somewhere and come back!

AC: How did you make the switch into Red Carpet reporting?

MJ: I’ve always been fascinated by celebrities, high profile events, and camera flashes. I’m not in it for the ‘fame.’ I am a true Entertainment guru; I immerse myself in every opportunity I can to learn from the amazing people I’ve met.

AC: Who have been your favorite celebs to interview?

MJ: Kelly Ripa was a doll! I’ve actually interviewed her a few times now, and she always remembers me and never forgets to comment that she loves my eyes. She’s just as bubbly as she is on TV! In 2008, it was a true honor to interview Elton John at a gala for his foundation, The Elton John AIDS Foundation.

AC: You’re making good use of Twitter and all the social networking platforms and your site is full of video, photo and text content. Are you a natural at all this new media stuff or do you have help?

MJ: Yes and no! I wouldn’t say I am a natural, because it takes a lot of work and time learning how all of these new platforms work. But, I’ve been creating web sites and creating art on programs like Adobe Photoshop since I was little!

AC: What’s your take on the current shift in the industry towards online media?

MJ: I’m excited! In my opinion, the “press release” is dead. New platforms like Twitter are the new press release. We still want the same information as we did before, but we want it faster and more condensed. I’m a big fan of Twitter. Follow me at @micahjesse!

AC: I am so with you – I LOVE Twitter (@AlyAMP3). So, what’s your take on PR and PR people? Love us or hate us!?

MJ: Love you! I’ve learned so much from my friends in public relations. A good publicist, when pitching a story to me, will make it personal (ask me how I’m doing, tell me about a recent blog post they read of mine, etc.) and make the pitch interesting, exciting, and newsworthy. There’s nothing worse than a publicist sending me a negative story idea. That means they clearly don’t read my site! MicahJesse.com is all about positivity and “amazingness”! I’m genuinely not concerned with the negative gossip. I’m the biggest fan ever. Why would I want to see my celebrities fall?

AC: I like it! So, what’s next for Micah Jesse?

MJ: Hopefully TV! I think the tube is ready for some Micah Jesse!

*Micah Jesse with Aubrey O’Day of singing group Danity Kane

Lightening Round:

Favorite blog to read (other than yours!)? TMZ is my guilty pleasure!

Best event you’ve been to so far in 2009? The Belvedere IX Launch at Chelsea hotspot 1OAK was really fun! I love the folks over at LVMH; they have a great edge.

If you could have lunch with 2 people (living or dead), who would they be? My grandma and Madonna.

Favorite Reality Show? I don’t watch TV! Do you believe it?

Blackberry or iPhone? Blackberry! I’m a total “Crackberry” — term people use to describe a Blackberry addict.

Favorite Celebrity Couple? Easy! Angelina and Brad. They’re like superheroes!

If there were a book of memoirs about your life story, what would it be called? That’s a hard question! And I’ll save the answer for… when it comes out!

PR: Yay or Nay? Yay!

[Alyson Campbell for It's All Very PR]