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'''Micah Jesse Koffler''' (born July 19, 1986), better known as '''Micah Jesse''' is an [[United States|American]] [[blog]]ger and [[television personality]]. His blog, ''MicahJesse.com'',<ref name="micahjesse.com.about">{{cite web |ref=harv|date= April 27, 2010|url = http://micahjesse.com/about/|title = About Micah Jesse |format = |publisher = micahjesse.com| accessdate = April 28, 2010 | last=Jesse| first= Micah |quote=}}</ref> is known for positive celebrity, lifestyle, and entertainment news. He launched the site in April 2007.
'''Micah Jesse Koffler''' (born July 19, 1986), better known as '''Micah Jesse''' is an American gossip blogger and creator of the lifestyle and entertainment website MicahJesse.com.


==Biography==
==Early life==

===Early and personal life===
Jesse was born in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] to parents from [[Philadelphia]] and [[Pittsburgh]]. His father, Barry A. Koffler, is an orthopedic surgeon, and mother, Marcie Koffler, is an artist.
Jesse was born in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] to parents from [[Philadelphia]] and [[Pittsburgh]]. His father, Barry A. Koffler, is an orthopedic surgeon, and mother, Marcie Koffler, is an artist.


On May 17, 2009, he received his [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] in [[public relations]] from Long Island's [[Hofstra University]].<ref name="name">{{cite web|date = May 17, 2009|url = http://www.hofstra.edu/pdf/StudentAffairs/commen/commen_program_may09.pdf|title = Commencement Exercises|publisher = [[Hofstra University]]|access-date = April 28, 2010|last = |first = |quote = |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100528195851/http://www.hofstra.edu/pdf/StudentAffairs/commen/commen_program_may09.pdf|archive-date = May 28, 2010|url-status = dead}}</ref> then moved to [[New York City|New York]], [[New York (state)|New York]], where he currently resides.
Jesse swam competitively from an early age, through part of high school.<ref name="swimmingtimes.com">{{cite web |ref=harv|year= 2010 |url = http://www.swimmingtimes.com/db/swimmer.php?sw=332192&mti=5912|title = Micah Koffler|format = |publisher = swimmingtimes.com| accessdate = April 28, 2010 | last=swimmingtimes.com| first= |quote=}}</ref> Jesse's preliminary education was spent at [[The Epstein School]], a [[Jewish day school]], in [[Sandy Springs]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]].<ref name="atlantajew">{{cite web |url=http://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/main.asp?SectionID=108&SubSectionID=243&ArticleID=6987 |title=Atlanta kid hits the big time |author=John McCurdy |publisher=Atlanta Jewish Times}}</ref> In 2001, Jesse enrolled at North Springs High School, a [[magnet school]], specializing in the arts and sciences.<ref name="atlantajew" /> There, Jesse continued to swim competitively for Swim Atlanta, participating in competitions around the country, including [[Hawaii]].<ref name="swimmingtimes.com"/> He was also the co-captain of the North Springs High School swim team for two consecutive years.{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}} He graduated in 2005 from [[North Springs High School]].<ref name="namesdatabase.com">{{cite web |ref=harv|year= 2010 |url = http://namesdatabase.com/schools/US/GA/Atlanta/North%20Springs%20High%20School/|title = North Springs High School Atlanta, Georgia, United States|format = |publisher = [[Names Database]]| accessdate = April 28, 2010 | last=[[Names Database|Names Database Query]]| first= |quote=}}</ref>


===University===
== Career ==
In May 2012, Jesse became the entertainment correspondent for the [[WWE]] and [[Creative Coalition]]'s [[Be A Star (campaign)|Be A STAR]] Alliance, which promotes anti-bullying initiatives.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/wweinyourcorner/be-a-star-comes-to-the-bronx |title=be a STAR comes to the Bronx |publisher=WWE.com |date=2012-05-04 |access-date=2012-05-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://beastaralliance.org/node/47 |title=be a STAR Heads to South Bronx Academy of Applied Media |publisher=beaSTARalliance.org |date=2012-05-09 |access-date=2012-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wpix.com/news/morningnews/wpix-studio-run-wwe-bully-050812,0,1735213.story |title=Anti-Bullying Week: WWE and Creative Coalition's Be A STAR Program |publisher=WPIX11.com |date=2012-05-08 |access-date=2012-05-10}}</ref>
Jesse enrolled at [[Hofstra University]] in September 2005 and quickly became a recognizable face among the student body. Pulse, the campus magazine, wrote a full-page feature article about Jesse titled, “True Life: I’m A Hofstar. A Glimpse Into The Life Of Hofstra’s Own Celebrity Student,” chronicling Jesse’s superior grades and internship with music mogul [[Tommy Mottola]].<ref name="Hofstra Chronicle">{{cite web |ref=harv|year= 2007 |url = http://www.hofstrachronicle.com/2.1153/flying-dutchman-1.54214|title = Flying Dutchman|format = |publisher = [[Hofstra University#Student newspaper|Hofstra Chronicle]]| accessdate = May 5, 2010 | last=Norcorss| first= Megan |quote=}}</ref> During college, Jesse attended charity events such as Rip The Runway For Darfur, which was covered by [[Gawker]].<ref name="gawker.com">{{cite web |ref=harv|year= 2010 |url = http://gawker.com/289681/who-really-wants-to-save-darfur|title = Who Really Wants To Save Darfur?|format = |publisher = [[Gawker.com]]| accessdate = April 28, 2010 | last=Stein| first= Joshua |quote=}}</ref> On May 17, 2009, he received his [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] in [[public relations]] from Long Island's [[Hofstra University]].<ref name="name">{{cite web |ref=harv|date= May 17, 2009|url = http://www.hofstra.edu/pdf/StudentAffairs/commen/commen_program_may09.pdf|title = Commencement Exercises|format =PDF |publisher = [[Hofstra University]]| accessdate = April 28, 2010 | last=| first= |quote=}}</ref> then moved to [[New York]], [[New York]], where he currently resides.


===Philanthropy===
===MicahJesse.com===
After posting an [[It Gets Better]] video on YouTube, Jesse appeared as a spokesperson for the organization on two radio shows; on December 10, 2010 on [[Oprah Radio]] program "The [[Derrick Ashong]] Experience" and on December 11, 2010 on LA Talk Radio program "The Alternative with Terry Le Grand."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oprah.com/oprahradio/The-Derrick-Ashong-Experience-12112010-Hour-2-Audio |title=The Derrick Ashong Experience |publisher=Oprah.com |date=2010-12-10 |accessdate=2010-12-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latalkradio.com/Terry.php |title=The Alternative with Terry LeGrand |publisher=LATalkRadio.com |date=2010-12-12 |accessdate=2010-12-12}}</ref>

In 2011, Jesse posed as a “Familiar Face” for photographer [[Adam Bouska]]’s award-winning [[NOH8 Campaign]], a silent protest photo project against California Proposition 8.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.noh8campaign.com/photo-gallery/familiar-faces-part-4/photo/25518 |title=Familiar Faces Part 4 |publisher=NOH8Campaign.com |date=2011-12-31 |accessdate=2012-02-06}}</ref>

In April 2012, Jesse partnered with ''[[The Bully Project]]'' to raise funds for the organization, in celebration of his website's five year anniversary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blackbookmag.com/good-night-mr-lewis-1.109/micah-jesse-you-re-the-king-of-nightlife-i-m-the-king-of-nice-life-1.47033 |title=MICAH JESSE: "YOU'RE THE KING OF NIGHTLIFE, I'M THE KING OF NICE LIFE" |publisher=BlackbookMag.com |date=2012-04-05 |accessdate=2012-04-22}}</ref>

In May 2012, Jesse became the entertainment correspondent for the [[WWE]] and [[Creative Coalition]]'s Be A STAR Alliance, which promotes anti-bullying initiatives.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/wweinyourcorner/be-a-star-comes-to-the-bronx |title=be a STAR comes to the Bronx |publisher=WWE.com |date=2012-05-04 |accessdate=2012-05-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://beastaralliance.org/node/47 |title=be a STAR Heads to South Bronx Academy of Applied Media |publisher=beaSTARalliance.org |date=2012-05-09 |accessdate=2012-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wpix.com/news/morningnews/wpix-studio-run-wwe-bully-050812,0,1735213.story |title=Anti-Bullying Week: WWE and Creative Coalition's Be A STAR Program |publisher=WPIX11.com |date=2012-05-08 |accessdate=2012-05-10}}</ref>

==MicahJesse.com==
[[File:Micah Jesse in 2011.jpg|thumb|Micah Jesse in 2011]]
[[File:Micah Jesse in 2011.jpg|thumb|Micah Jesse in 2011]]
The lifestyle and entertainment website focuses on celebrities including [[Justin Bieber]], [[Rihanna]], [[Beyoncé]], and [[Kim Kardashian]], as well as Jesse's own activities. The website's slogan is "The Georgia Peach in the Big Apple," highlighting Jesse's approach to celebrity news. "What attracts me about celebrities is the unknown, or what the media rather, doesn't care to focus on," he said in an interview.<ref>{{Cite web | title = ‘Micah Jesse 8 Billion Lives | publisher=Eight Billion Lives | url = http://www.8billionlives.com/micah-jesse/ }}</ref> The blog has been published via [[Wordpress]] since its inception.
The lifestyle and entertainment website focuses on celebrities, as well as Jesse's own activities.<ref>{{Cite web | title = 'Micah Jesse 8 Billion Lives | publisher = Eight Billion Lives | url = http://www.8billionlives.com/micah-jesse/ | access-date = 2010-05-04 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100501060030/http://www.8billionlives.com/micah-jesse/ | archive-date = 2010-05-01 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


Once dubbed "the [[Perez Hilton]] of the East Coast" by [[OK!]] magazine,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.okmagazine.com/2008/01/today-were-loving-4020/ |title=Today We're Loving |publisher=OK! Magazine |date= |accessdate=2008-01-23}}</ref> Jesse has since created a niche market for himself by focusing on positive celebrity news. MicahJesse.com is listed as one of [[Page Six]] Magazine's favorite gossip blogs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nypost.com/pagesixmag/issues/20081026/ |title=Page Six Magazine's "Links We Love" |publisher=New York Post |date= |accessdate=2008-10-28}}</ref> In July 2009, Jesse was dubbed a "divo" by [[Time Out New York]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/sex-dating/76874/fetish-finder/2.html |title=Fetish Finder |publisher=Time Out New York |date= |accessdate=2009-07-30}}</ref> In December 2009, OK! Magazine listed Jesse's New Year's Eve party as a party to watch for celebrities.<ref name="okmagazine.com.2009.12">{{cite web |ref=harv|date= December 30, 2009|url = http://www.okmagazine.com/2009/12/where-will-the-stars-be-ringing-in-the-new-year/|title = Where Will the Stars be Ringing in the New Year? |format = |publisher = [[OK!]]| accessdate = April 28, 2010 | last=OK! Staff | first= |quote=}}</ref>
He was once dubbed "the Perez Hilton of the East Coast" by [[OK!]] magazine;<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.okmagazine.com/2008/01/today-were-loving-4020/ |title=Today We're Loving |publisher=OK! Magazine |access-date=2008-01-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090914190243/http://www.okmagazine.com/2008/01/today-were-loving-4020/ |archive-date=2009-09-14 }}</ref>


In January 2012, Jesse was a judge at the [[Miss New York USA]] pageant, helping to select the 2012 representative for the state of [[New York (state)|New York]] in the [[Miss USA]] pageant.<ref>{{Cite web | title = 'Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon headed for new reality shows' | work=New York Daily News | author=Gatecrasher|date=January 2012|access-date = 2012-03-26 | url = http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/jill-zarin-kelly-bensimon-ready-star-reality-shows-reports-article-1.1007242 }}</ref>
“I think beautiful is being happy no matter who you are or whatever stage you are in your life,” Jesse told [[The New York Observer]] at [[Paper Magazine]]'s 2009 "Most Beautiful People Party."<ref>{{Cite web | title = ‘Beautiful People’ Ooze With Confidence at Overcrowded Paper Magazine Party | publisher=The New York Observer
| author=Chris Shott|date=10 April 2009|accessdate = 2010-03-14 | url = http://www.observer.com/2009/daily-transom/%E2%80%98beautiful-people%E2%80%99-ooze-confidence-overcrowded-paper-magazine-party }}</ref>


===Television===
In the August 2010 issue of [[944 Magazine]], Jesse was dubbed the "Social Butterfly."<ref>{{Cite web | title = ‘Nightlife's Freshest Faces: Meet The Next Wave Of Emerging Trendsetters And Savvy Scene Stealers' | publisher=944 Magazine
In June 2009, Jesse became a co-host on [[Music Choice]] channel on the network's on-demand show ''[[Music Choice#Music Choice On Demand|Certified]]''.<ref name="Music Choice">{{cite web|year = 2010|url = http://www.musicchoice.com/Originals/Default.aspx?page=Certified|title = Certified|publisher = Music Choice|access-date = July 3, 2010|last = Music Choice|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100617170645/http://www.musicchoice.com/Originals/Default.aspx?page=Certified|archive-date = June 17, 2010}}</ref> He signed on for another year at the network in April 2011, and hosted his own red carpet segment called "Plus 1" on the network's show ''[[Music Choice#Music Choice On Demand|Speaking Of...]]''. "Plus 1" featured Micah interviewing celebrities on the red carpet at events such as the [[WHTZ|Z100]] Jingle Ball, ''[[Out (magazine)|Out]]'' Magazine OUT100 Awards, and the [[Tribeca Film Festival]]. In January 2013, Micah returned to [[Music Choice]] to host the talk show ''U&A Live''.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} Jesse became a correspondent on entertainment and pop culture show ''AXSLive'' on [[AXS TV]], in September 2012.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} In September 2009, Jesse became a weekly entertainment contributor on the [[WNYW-TV]] (FOX 5) show ''Good Day New York Online''.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}}
| author=Sarah Daoust|date=August 2010|accessdate = 2010-08-24 | url = http://proofcenter.944.com/newflipbook/1451/ }}</ref>


===Radio===
Jesse announced on his blog in January 2011 that he was being sponsored by [[Chevrolet]] as one of six bloggers chosen to promote the [[Chevrolet Cruze]], the newest car from [[General Motors]]. During the "Cruzearati" campaign, Jesse was responsible for covering the Entertainment beat and interviewing celebrities from within the car.<ref>{{Cite web | title = ‘BREAKING! Micah Jesse: Chevrolet's "Entertainment Cruze-arati"' | publisher=MicahJesse.com
Jesse launched an online radio show, ''The Micah Jesse Show'', on January 20, 2009, which included updates from his blog and interviews with celebrities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.blogtalkradio.com/blogtalkradio/red-host-celebrity-blogger-micah-jesse-launches-blogtalkradio-show/ |title=Red-Host Celebrity Blogger Micah Jesse Launches BlogTalkRadio Show |publisher=BlogTalkRadio.com |date=2009-01-20 |access-date=2010-06-11}}</ref>
| author=Micah Jesse|date=January 2011|accessdate = 2011-01-24 | url = http://micahjesse.com/meet-micah/breaking-micah-jesse-chevrolets-entertainment-cruze-arati/ }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | title = ‘'Organic' SXSW Blogger Buzz? More Like Marketing Astroturf' | publisher=AdAge.com
| author=[[Irina Slutsky]]|date=February 2011|accessdate = 2011-02-25 | url = http://adage.com/article/digital/marketers-hoping-for-sxsw-buzz-shell-out-junkets-to-bloggers/149042/ }}</ref>


In January 2013, Micah became a weekly entertainment and celebrity gossip contributor on Long Island, New York radio station 106.1 FM [[WBLI]] on the "Dana & Jeffrey in the Morning" radio show.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}}
In January 2012, Jesse was a judge at the [[Miss New York USA]] pageant, helping to select the 2012 representative for the state of [[New York]] in the [[Miss USA]] pageant.<ref>{{Cite web | title = ‘Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon headed for new reality shows' | publisher=New York Daily News
| author=Gatecrasher|date=January 2012|accessdate = 2012-03-26 | url = http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/jill-zarin-kelly-bensimon-ready-star-reality-shows-reports-article-1.1007242 }}</ref>

==Television==

===Music Choice===
In June 2009, Jesse became a co-host on [[Music Choice]] channel on the network's on-demand show "[[Music Choice#Music Choice On Demand|Certified]]." Jesse appeared on the following episodes: "[[Justin Bieber]] vs. [[Ke$ha]]," "[[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]] vs. [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]," "Making The Grade," "[[Shakira]] vs. [[Aventura (band)|Aventura]]," "[[Paramore]] vs. [[Avenged Sevenfold]]," "Certified: Rap Star" and "Certified: Artist of the Year.".<ref name="Music Choice">{{cite web |ref=harv|year= 2010 |url = http://www.musicchoice.com/Originals/Default.aspx?page=Certified|title = Certified|format = |publisher = Music Choice| accessdate = July 3, 2010 | last=Music Choice| first= |quote=}}</ref>

Jesse signed on for another year at the network in April 2011, where he hosted his own red carpet segment called "Plus 1" on the network's show ""[[Music Choice#Music Choice On Demand|Speaking Of...]].""<ref name="atlantajew"/> "Plus 1" featured Jesse interviewing celebrities on the red carpet at events such as the [[WHTZ|Z100]] Jingle Ball, ''[[Out (magazine)|Out]]'' Magazine OUT100 Awards, and the [[Tribeca Film Festival]].

===AXS TV===
Jesse became a correspondent on entertainment and [[pop culture]] show AXSLive on [[AXS TV]], the cable network from [[Mark Cuban]] and [[Ryan Seacrest]], in September 2012.

===Other Appearances===
In September 2009, Jesse became a weekly entertainment contributor on the [[WNYW-TV]] (FOX 5) show "Good Day New York Online" with host [[Brett Larson]].<ref name="micahjesse.com.meet-micah">{{cite web |ref=harv|date= September 29, 2009 |url = http://micahjesse.com/meet-micah/catch-micah-jesse-on-good-day-ny-tues-1030-am/|title = Catch Micah Jesse On Good Day NY Tues 10:30 AM!|format = |publisher = micahjesse.com| accessdate = April 28, 2010 | last=Jesse | first= Micah |quote=}}</ref>

In 2010, Jesse appeared in [[Matt White (musician)|Matt White]]'s music video, "Falling In Love (With My Best Friend).".<ref name="PopEater.com">{{cite web |ref=harv|year= 2010 |url = http://www.popeater.com/2010/09/08/matt-white-falling-in-love-with-my-best-friend-video/|title = Matt White, 'Falling in Love (With My Best Friend)' &ndash; Video Premiere|format = |publisher = PopEater.com| accessdate = September 29, 2010 | last=Maher| first=Cristin |quote=}}</ref> He also appeared in a viral web commercial for [[Def Jam Rapstar]] with [[Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola]] from the [[MTV]] reality show ''[[Jersey Shore (TV series)|Jersey Shore]]''.<ref name="GlobalGrind.com">{{cite web |ref=harv|year= 2010 |url = http://globalgrind.com/channel/gossip/content/1834192/jersey-shores-sammi-sweetheart-gets-another-anonymous-note-video/|title = Jersey Shore's Sammi Sweetheart Gets Another Anonymous Note (VIDEO)|format = |publisher = GlobalGrind.com| accessdate = October 17, 2010 | last=K| first=Elisa |quote=}}</ref>

Jesse regularly appears as a community member on [[HuffPost Live]], the Internet-based [[streaming media|video streaming network]] run by news website ''[[The Huffington Post]]'', discussing everything from pop culture to politics.

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|rowspan="1"|2009
|''[[Channel 5 (UK TV channel)]]''
|Himself
|Guest appearance on "Celebrity Shock List 2009."
|-
|rowspan="1"|2010
|''[[Live with Regis and Kelly]]''
|Himself
|Credited as Micah Jesse.
|-
|rowspan="1"|2010
|''[[Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell]]''
|Himself
|Guest appearance to discuss New York nightlife.
|-
|rowspan="1"|2011
|''[[E4 (channel)]]''
|Himself
|Guest appearance as a showbiz reporter on '50 Greatest Wedding Shockers' special.
|-
|rowspan="1"|2011
|''[[VH1]]''
|Himself
|Guest appearance on "Big Morning Buzz Live" discussing celebrity [[Halloween]] parties
|-
|rowspan="1"|2012
|''[[E4 (channel)]]''
|Himself
|Guest appearance as a showbiz reporter on '50 Greatest Body Shockers' special
|-
|rowspan="1"|2012
|''[[VH1]]''
|Himself
|Guest appearance on "Big Morning Buzz Live" discussing [[New York Fashion Week]]
|-
|rowspan="1"|2012
|''Empire Girls: Julissa & Adrienne''
|Himself
|Guest appearance
|-
|rowspan="1"|2012
|[[The Wendy Williams Show]]
|Himself
|Guest appearance on Hot Talk panel<ref name="GlobalGrind.com">{{cite web |ref=harv|year= 2012 |url = http://www.wendyshow.com/2012/10/11/joanna-krupa/#.UHcd-xZ27rE/|title = Joanna Krupa and Lilliana Vazquez|format = |publisher = GlobalGrind.com| accessdate = October 11, 2012}}</ref>
|}

==Radio==
In 2008, Jesse was a guest on ''[[OutQ]]'' on [[Sirius Satellite Radio]] where he talked to hosts [[Derek Hartley]] and [[Romaine Patterson]] about his blog. The blogger, who has dubbed himself "the Georgia Peach in the Big Apple," announced his blogs about celebrities would be "positive."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://micahjesse.com/meet-micah/dont-forget-to-tune-in-tomorrow/ |title=Don't Forget To Tune In Today |publisher=MicahJesse.com |date=2008-07-07 |accessdate=2010-06-11}}</ref>

Jesse launched his online [[Talk radio|radio show]], ''The Micah Jesse Show'', on January 20, 2009, which included updates from his blog and interviews with celebrities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.blogtalkradio.com/blogtalkradio/red-host-celebrity-blogger-micah-jesse-launches-blogtalkradio-show/ |title=Red-Host Celebrity Blogger Micah Jesse Launches BlogTalkRadio Show |publisher=BlogTalkRadio.com |date=2009-01-20 |accessdate=2010-06-11}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commonscat|Micah Jesse}}
* [http://www.micahjesse.com/ MicahJesse.com]
* [http://www.micahjesse.com/ MicahJesse.com]
* {{YouTube user|MicahJesse|Micah Jesse}}
* {{IMDb name | id=4091395 | name=Micah Jesse}}
* [http://www.twitter.com/micahjesse Micah Jesse Official Twitter]
* [http://atlantaboy.com/micah-jesse-atlanta-interview/ Micah Jesse Interview]
* [http://wireimage.com/SearchResults.aspx?navtyp=SRH&sfld=C&logsrch=1&s=micah%20jesse Micah Jesse WireImage Photos]
* [http://www.patrickmcmullan.com/site/search.aspx?t=person&s=%22micah%20jesse%22 Micah Jesse Patrick McMullan Photos]


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Latest revision as of 02:55, 22 September 2023

Micah Jesse
Born
Micah Jesse Koffler

(1986-07-19) July 19, 1986 (age 38)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
EducationHofstra University (BA)
Years active2007–present
Known forGossip columnist, Glitterati
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Websitewww.micahjesse.com

Micah Jesse Koffler (born July 19, 1986), better known as Micah Jesse is an American gossip blogger and creator of the lifestyle and entertainment website MicahJesse.com.

Early life

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Jesse was born in Atlanta, Georgia to parents from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. His father, Barry A. Koffler, is an orthopedic surgeon, and mother, Marcie Koffler, is an artist.

On May 17, 2009, he received his BA in public relations from Long Island's Hofstra University.[1] then moved to New York, New York, where he currently resides.

Career

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In May 2012, Jesse became the entertainment correspondent for the WWE and Creative Coalition's Be A STAR Alliance, which promotes anti-bullying initiatives.[2][3][4]

MicahJesse.com

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Micah Jesse in 2011

The lifestyle and entertainment website focuses on celebrities, as well as Jesse's own activities.[5]

He was once dubbed "the Perez Hilton of the East Coast" by OK! magazine;[6]

In January 2012, Jesse was a judge at the Miss New York USA pageant, helping to select the 2012 representative for the state of New York in the Miss USA pageant.[7]

Television

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In June 2009, Jesse became a co-host on Music Choice channel on the network's on-demand show Certified.[8] He signed on for another year at the network in April 2011, and hosted his own red carpet segment called "Plus 1" on the network's show Speaking Of.... "Plus 1" featured Micah interviewing celebrities on the red carpet at events such as the Z100 Jingle Ball, Out Magazine OUT100 Awards, and the Tribeca Film Festival. In January 2013, Micah returned to Music Choice to host the talk show U&A Live.[citation needed] Jesse became a correspondent on entertainment and pop culture show AXSLive on AXS TV, in September 2012.[citation needed] In September 2009, Jesse became a weekly entertainment contributor on the WNYW-TV (FOX 5) show Good Day New York Online.[citation needed]

Radio

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Jesse launched an online radio show, The Micah Jesse Show, on January 20, 2009, which included updates from his blog and interviews with celebrities.[9]

In January 2013, Micah became a weekly entertainment and celebrity gossip contributor on Long Island, New York radio station 106.1 FM WBLI on the "Dana & Jeffrey in the Morning" radio show.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Commencement Exercises" (PDF). Hofstra University. May 17, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 28, 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
  2. ^ "be a STAR comes to the Bronx". WWE.com. 2012-05-04. Retrieved 2012-05-05.
  3. ^ "be a STAR Heads to South Bronx Academy of Applied Media". beaSTARalliance.org. 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  4. ^ "Anti-Bullying Week: WWE and Creative Coalition's Be A STAR Program". WPIX11.com. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  5. ^ "'Micah Jesse 8 Billion Lives". Eight Billion Lives. Archived from the original on 2010-05-01. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
  6. ^ "Today We're Loving". OK! Magazine. Archived from the original on 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2008-01-23.
  7. ^ Gatecrasher (January 2012). "'Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon headed for new reality shows'". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
  8. ^ Music Choice (2010). "Certified". Music Choice. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
  9. ^ "Red-Host Celebrity Blogger Micah Jesse Launches BlogTalkRadio Show". BlogTalkRadio.com. 2009-01-20. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
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