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About Eric Burks

Eric Burks

Eric Burks

Eric is the founder of Messner-Burks Enterprise and iWorld Entertainment, a consulting and media company driven to help provide online marketing solutions for new and rising talents. Follow him on Twitter.

Posts By Eric Burks

Interview with Lana Fuchs Author of “The Blueprint”

April 29, 2013 | Comments

With all the turmoil going on around the world and now the tragic bombing incident in Boston you have to wonder, what is going on?

Is humanity losing the race and religion wars?  Are we as a civilized society de-evolving as a … Read More

VO by Victor Ortiz – New Fragrance Launch Party

January 16, 2013 |

After attending the launch party for Victor Ortiz‘s new fragrance VO I must say was phenomenal  To see the see the support of his friends and industry peers was nothing short of remarkable.

Being the former WBC Welterweight champion of the … Read More

My Quest for 50K Continues…

January 12, 2013 | Comments

Its official, I have qualified and will be moving on to the Center finals in my quest to win 50K in the AMF bowling tournament. I placed 7th out of 45 bowlers at my center to qualify to move on to the … Read More

Interview with former WBC Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz and undefeated Super Featherweight Champion Diego Magdaleno

January 12, 2013 |

While visiting the LUVVITT booth at CES 2013 and I met up with former WBC Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz and undefeated Super Featherweight and current NABF Super Featherweight Champion Diego Magdaleno.

The two boxers were just a few of the featured … Read More

Interview with LUVVITT Founder Eli Altaras @ International CES 2013

January 12, 2013 | Comments

While browsing around at the International CES 2013 event I had the pleasure of speaking with the Founder  and CEO of LUVVITT, Eli Altaras.  

Luvvitt  was founded in 2010 based on a love of technology and gadgets and has quickly gained … Read More

Surviving CES 2013 in Las Vegas

January 12, 2013 |

If anyone is familiiar with the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) you know that it can be very overwhelming to say the least.  So many vendors, so many people and so much new technology to see. I am pleased to … Read More

My Quest for $50,000.00

December 3, 2012 | Comments

Bowling started out to be another hobby I wanted to pursue until it got very interesting.

Just about a two years ago I took up bowling and found that it was a ton of fun.  A few weeks after that I … Read More

LG LTE Optimus G smartphone launch party

October 13, 2012 |

HicksNewMedia had the pleasure of being invited to attend the LG Optimus G smartphone launch party on October 10, 2012.

To be honest with you I have been a hardcore iPhone fan since it’s inception and really wanted to go … Read More

The Space Shuttle Endeavour as it sits in the Hangar at LAX

October 2, 2012 | Comments

I wanted to take this opportunity to show you the Space Shuttle Endeavour up close in the United hangar at LAX.

The shuttle will be transported to the California Science Center on Oct. 12, 2012 where it will sit on … Read More

Exclusive Coverage – Space Shuttle Endeavor at LAX

September 21, 2012 | Comments

I had the pleasure of being one of the first to see the Space Shuttle Endeavor when it landed at LAX. It was up close and personal.

I got it all LIVE from my iPhone. It was a short … Read More

The Latest in Scanning Technology – Blippar

July 19, 2012 | Comments

 

It is no secret that I love technology however when I believe that it is cutting-edge technology “Whoa”. “Look out”  I recently had the fortune of being introduced to what I believe is cutting-edge technology.  I can easily see … Read More

The Expendables 2

July 10, 2012 |

I don’t know about you but after seeing the first one I have to see this one….

Love seeing the classic kick-butt taking names dudes I grew up with watching on TV and at the movies.  I will definitely be … Read More

Is it Really because a picture is Photoshopped?

July 5, 2012 | Comments

This morning on TV I was watching Good Morning LA and they featured a segment about some girl that wrote a petition to stop Photoshopping models in magazines.  And for whatever reason it had gained in popularity and acquired … Read More

Pepsi Ad featuring Nicki Minaj hit single “Moment 4 Life” new remix

May 7, 2012 | Comments

Today, Pepsi will air the brand’s first TV ad since the announcement of its first “Live for Now” global campaign.”  The ad, titled “Now in the Moment,” is the first televised expression of the “Live for Now” positioning.  It is … Read More

LIVE with Eric @ my Kids Basketball game

March 28, 2012 | Comments

Join me LIVE when I travel to Sacramento to watch both of my younger children play basketball on Saturday March 31.

That’s right join me here LIVE as I bring you my 7 year old daughter Zoe in her … Read More

LIVE with Eric @ the Gentlemen’s Closet event

February 24, 2012 |

Come and join me LIVE right here on INFOtainmentNews on Sat at 8:00 pm as I bring you “The Gentlemen’s Closet” LIVE.

“EKQUALITY STYLE HAUSE CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY AT STYLING THE MODERN MAN”

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LIVE with Eric @ the Oscars Viewing Party

February 24, 2012 |

LIVE with Eric will be at the 84th Annual Oscars Viewing Party.  I suggest you try and make it but if you can’t I will be streaming it LIVE from my iPhone here on INFOtainment News.

On Sunday, … Read More

Red Carpet Event to Honor the Nominees 2012 Grammy Awards at the Rolling Stone Los Angeles Restaurant & Lounge

February 13, 2012 |

As you may all have noticed I have become very partial to covering events LIVE from my iPhone and as of last night I found that it can be an arduous task to accomplish due to bad reception.

However, I … Read More

LIVE with Eric – Red Carpet Event to Honor the Nominees 2012 Grammy Awards

February 12, 2012 |

Tonight we will be LIVE at the Rolling Stone Restaurant & Lounge as they host the Red Carpet event to honor the Nominees 2012 Grammy Awards. Check it out LIVE at 8:00 pm PST right here.

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Live with Eric at TECHNOLOGY MEETS MUSIC PRESENTED BY CHIVAS (PRE-GRAMMY PARTY)

February 8, 2012 | Comments

Yes I will be bringing this event to you LIVE tonight starting at 7 pm PST.  Stay tuned for TECHNOLOGY MEETS MUSIC PRESENTED BY CHIVAS (PRE-GRAMMY PARTY).

WHAT: On Wednesday, February 8, 2012 join music industry insiders, celebrities and … Read More

An App review by Eric – Vidify

January 30, 2012 | Comments

After attending the LA App Show in Santa Monica one Apps stood out from all the rest for me and that App is called Vidify .

This App is awesome if I must say so. Vidify is a video editing … Read More

2012 SAG Award Winners List

January 30, 2012 |

Did your favorites win? Check out the list of 2012 SAG Award Winners.

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture “Bridesmaids” “The Artist” “The Descendants” “The Help” – Won “Midnight in Paris”

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor … Read More

And the Nominees of the 2012 SAG Awards are…

January 29, 2012 | Comments

For a complete list of nominees goto: http://www.sagawards.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/18th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards

 

See you at the SAG Awards

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Night at the movies with Eric: Underworld – Awakening

January 22, 2012 |

This weekend Friday January 20, 2012 Underworld – Awakening opened up and after watching this movie I was in awe.

The Underworld franchise has never let me down in their previous movies and did not let me down with this … Read More

The IAWTV Awards – at CES January 12, 2012

January 10, 2012 |

The inaugural IAWTV Awards show is to be held the evening of January 12, 2012 during the prestigious International CES in Las Vegas. 

The International Academy of Web Television (IAWTV) Awards is an official web television industry awards show established for content … Read More

CES

What’s Trending with Shira Lazar will be LIVE at CES

January 9, 2012 | Comments

What’s Trending with Shira Lazar will be LIVE at CES in Las Vegas from 11am to noon PST (2pm-3pm EST) on Thursday January 12.  Come and check it out LIVE right here.

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Night at the Movies with Eric: Real Steel

January 9, 2012 |

In doing research for this movie many comments really only touched on the fact that this movie was about a washed up fighter who despite all odds makes a come-back in the high-tech boxing world with an old beat up … Read More

The Next Billion Dollar Wireless Industry Has Officially Launched – says Julie Bort of the Business Insider

January 3, 2012 |

I was looking through the business insider site and found this interesting article on supposedly a new wireless network called ‘White Space”.  What is “White Space” you ask?

Julie Bort the writer for the Business Insider states that “White spaces” … Read More

Proof Cases – Review

January 3, 2012 |

With all of the iPhone 4 cases out there, Proof cases has developed a case in my opinion that is most unique.  When I shop for a case I look for quality, durability, and style.  Proof cases has taken it … Read More

Eric’s New Year Resolution

January 3, 2012 |

Ok everyone it’s a new year and I am not gonna tell you to just make any ole New Year resolution I am saying make 2012 be your year.

Whether it is to get fit or to be a better … Read More

Givit.com Video Share – Review

December 30, 2011 | Comments

Not only am I a writer/blogger I am also a father.  Unfortunately I live about 400 miles from my family which is why I am always trying to find ways to communicate with my loved ones.

Video sharing seems to … Read More

Night at the Movies with Eric – Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol

December 29, 2011 | Comments

After watching Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol I can honestly say that I was definitely entertained. However as exciting as the movie was I felt they could have left some parts out. It seemed sort of long.

Having said that … Read More

2011 International Motorcycle Show – Media Day

December 9, 2011 |

The International Motorcycle Show -IMS- kicked off it’s first day of a 3 day event in Long Beach today.   It was a jaw dropping and yet informative experience to say the least.

After growing up with a father … Read More

Night at the Movies with Eric: Conan the Barbarian

August 31, 2011 | Comments

I am very sad to say that I was so disappointed with the new Conan the Barbarian movie.

I really felt that the acting in this movie was lacking on a large scale.  However let’s just stick with the lead … Read More

Night at the Movies with Eric: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

August 16, 2011 | Comments

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a must see.

I was thoroughly engaged in the entire movie from start to finish.  Although I must say that James Franco did not do anything for me in his character, the … Read More

Night at the Movies with Eric

June 9, 2011 | Comments

Comic book come to life movies is a passion of mine which is why I went to see X-Men First Class and thoroughly enjoyed it.

The movie producers did an amazing job giving the audience a background of the … Read More

iApp Review: Fire Life Safety

March 24, 2011 |

Eric Smith is an innovative and creative young entrepreneur, amongst other things.  With a BA in Broadcast Journalism from Langston University, he is the founder of Dreams into Goals LLC and the creator of the newest iPhone application called Fire … Read More

Wanna Video Chat?

November 10, 2010 |

Thanks to the iPhone and other smart phones video chatting is becoming a thing of the past.  The only concern I had was that the cellular provider is putting a damper on the service.  I have the capability to video … Read More