Hey Stars and Studs!

I’ve got until August 19th to get as many votes as possible for the Virgin Mobile FreeFest’s Book the Band Contest. At the close of voting, the Top 20 bands with the MOST votes will be reviewed and 5 Finalists will move onto Round 2.

The Grand Prize winner will play in front of 40,000 music fans at Virgin Mobile FreeFest and win $5,000 in cash. The headliners for this year’s Virgin Mobile FreeFest include M.I.A., Pavement, T.I., Sleigh Bells and many more. Making it onto this year’s bill could be a huge opportunity for an emerging artist!

So how am I going to get those votes? You can vote for me at http://virginmobilefreefest.sonicbids.com/ by typing in Maria Kanellis and clicking vote. Make sure that you verify each vote on the confirmation email or else your votes won’t count!

I have 10 days to get the word out and climb to the top of the leader board, so I’ve got to get to work!

Spanks and Kisses,
Maria Kanellis

It is incredible how much your life can change in just a week. I am amazed at all the changes that have happened this week. It leaves me asking the same question that I have always had for myself, “Am I just too stubborn?” Well, NO. I am who I am. If I wasn’t I certainly wouldn’t of made it this far and I certainly would not make it as far as I am meant to go. My world has been full of ups and downs with jobs but My Family is behind me and if they are my only fans one day that would be okay. My Family including all the ones that I am related to, Ve, Gemini, friends, and the Miatweets have been there for me in this past week. I will keep going. I will fight on. It is only the beginning. I am busy tying up all the lose ends of my album. It is almost finished and I sang better this week than I ever have. We had to go back in and fly in different vocals because the new ones are better. It is a humbling experience. One of my writers is this amazing women and she came to the studio, son in hand, last night. She has a beautiful voice and a great spirit. (The woman reads my mind.) My WWE family may not be with me as much now but my new music family is growing. I am only releasing my EP at first but I cant wait to get back in the studio to finish the album. It is truly an intense process.

Am I mad at WWE? No, I am not. I get it. I understand. They gave me my start and I am thankful. I will however miss the Divas. They will forever be a part of my story. Mickie giving wrestling her heart, soul and a real teacher in the ring. Michelle with her dedication to the divas division is making it grow. Nattie with all the history and excitement. Layla giving it fire, humor, and is a great friend. Kelly the girl that is the beauty that has that same desire as me to prove herself in the ring. Eve is a fighter and can choke you out! (Eve I can’t wait to come train with you now that I have some time on my hands.) Beth, the foundation, sweet, strong, and a great listener. These girls and all the Divas are my inspiration. I admire them. I will keep watching you succeed. Thank you Ladies.

Will I be back? I don’t know. Life throws so much at you. Maybe this chapter is over and maybe we will revisit it later. Only the universe knows. Celebrity Apprentice! Hmmmmm… You will have to wait and see how I did. But, I can say that WWE helped me meet Mr. Trump. Make a Wish Foundation was the charity I worked for. I love that Foundation. Giving wishes to kids! Wow! So important. The Make a Wish kids are the best motivation I could ever have to work my butt off on Celebrity Apprentice.

For right now lets just say my goal is to Conquer the World, “Are you with me?” (Oh wait isn’t that a song by Mickie James…)

Spanks and Kisses,
Maria Kanellis