Hot-lanta Bound For The Sizzling "Temptation" Premiere

Fri., Mar. 22, 2013 11:36 AM PDT by Alicia Quarles

I recently flew down to Atlanta (and was joined by some of my E! co-workers from Los Angeles), to Livestream the premiere of Tyler Perry's "Temptation." The film is about a woman who is bored in her marriage, so does the unthinkable: gives in to temptation and has an affair. It then explores the consequences of her actions. So, you would think a movie dealing with such a heavy subject matter would make for a somber premiere. It was anything but. The weather was beautiful, and Tyler Perry fans came out in full force. It seemed like half of Atlanta was there, waiting to catch a glimpse of the stars.

Jurnee Smollett-Bell, who has the lead role, looked ravishing in purple. I had viewers live tweeting questions (twitter plug: @aliciaquarles), and Jurnee was candid with her answers. She shares many scenes with Kim Kardashian, whose character is actually the comic relief in the movie. Kim and I spoke at length. She looked adorable with her baby bump and told me she now sympathizes with her mother and sister and understands how hard it is to carry a child.

Tailgate Recipes For Super Bowl Sunday!

Thu., Jan. 31, 2013 2:02 PM PST by Alicia Quarles

Check out the recipes below courtesy of Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group to add some Creole flair to your Super Bowl party!

Boozy Bananas Foster Mini Cupcakes

Serving Size: 40 mini cupcakes

1 1⁄2 cup ripe banana

1 cups sugar

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

3⁄4 cup vegetable oil

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 eggs

Up Close and Personal With My Idol: DVF

Mon., Jun. 11, 2012 12:35 PM PDT by Alicia Quarles

Since starting with E! News, I have had many memorable interviews: joking with Sasha Baron Cohen who was in character as The Dictator, bonding with Cameron Diaz on the red carpet, and getting an exclusive from the legendary Martin Short.