Elite Interviews: Star_Awards

Interview with Star_Awards

a.k.a. Baya Nikolas "Elite-News" and -Inspired-

Sometimes the person behind the dollie isn't exactly the same person you'd expect. Vanessa proved that theory to us several weeks ago when she released a post as "Baya Nikolas"- her alter ego on Perez Hilton of Stardoll, revealing who was actually behind the wildly sucessful corporation. Vanessa talks to us today, as herself. Click here to read her interview as Baya Nikolas.

Stardoll Famewhores: Now that you've released your true identity, how difficult was it to keep Baya Nikolas a secret?

Star_Awards: It wasn't really that difficult.

SFW: Nobody really questioned who Baya was. As with most new "gossip bloggers" people question who they really are. Your dupe was a well executed one. How did you manage that?

S: I'm a muti-tasker, I can juggle so many things at once. Of course it did have it's challenges, but I liked to play with it and keep everyone guessing.

SFW: Some people claimed that it would've been better when Baya was a secret. Now that it isn't, Elite News doesn't have that "magic touch" anymore. How do you feel about it?

S:  I still believe Elite News will always have that "magic touch", it may not feel like it right now, but that's not because of me revealing who I am but more because it hasn't been active.

SFW: Now it is going around that the real shocking surprise wasn't you being Baya, but you being your other account -Inspired- which you revealed at the same time! Why is that?

S: I wanted to come clean about everything at once, like that it's all out in the open and I don't have to hide anymore. When you hold so many secrets, it's get's overwhelming and I feel so much better that everything is out.

SFW: What are your plans for Elite News now?

S: Well, I've already have many storylines plot out for the rest of the year, but I'm kind of going through writer's block, and so I have been stump on blogging lately. I'm slowly coming out of it. So, once I'm able to fully work with my imagination again, I plan to keep Elite News and the rest of my blogs alive and active. Baya will still and always be Baya. Nothing has changed.

Elite Interviews: EliteNews

Interview with EliteNews

Stardoll's "Elite" Blogger

We caught up with Baya Nikolas (EliteNews) in her suite recently for a chat. This influential Stardoll elite blogger is the owner of various popular blogs on Stardoll. We talked about projects, gossip, latest events, and what it really means to be- or not to be- on top.

Stardoll FameWhores: Thank you for joining us.

EliteNews: You're welcome.

SFW: What do you think it means to be elite? Do you believe in elitism on Stardoll? Does it exist?

E: I know it might sound ridiculous but elitism does exist on Stardoll. Being elite is nothing but a popularity status and most people achieve it by their style, talent, or some others achieve it with scandals and feuds - DRAMA.

SFW: You have several very famous/popular blogs. It's hard- after awhile- to keep posting on blogs. I, myself, have experienced it firsthand. How do you keep them running so efficiently?

E: You really just have to put a lot of effort into it. My motto is don't ever go at least one month without posting nothing, because that's when you begin to lose interest from the readers.

SFW: You're considered an entrepreneur when it comes to the idea of your blog. Especially when people start branching off with your idea(s), that means you've got a good thing going. How did you come up with the original idea? 

E: I get this question a lot, lol, I just wanted to do something different and entertaining that would get Stardoll members excited again. And I knew one thing that people love is GOSSIP, but at the time there really wasn't any gossip, so I thought why not create fake gossip blog?? Like what if Stardoll was a real city with celebrities (elites) like in real life blogs like Perez Hilton or TMZ.....and that's how Elite News was born!

SFW: Are you working on any new projects?

E: Nothing specific yet, but I'm always working on new projects. I'm always coming up with new ideas!

SFW: Exciting! Can't wait to see what else you'll think of. If you could change one thing on Stardoll, what'd it be?

E: I'm don't know. Stardoll is Stardoll.

SFW: You have a famous reputation for having a rocky past with Miss_LolitaF. You've even been the creator of the dubbed nickname LOLita. Have you made up with her yet, or not? What is your general opinion on the disagreements between you and Lolita?

E: I've tired making up with her in the past, but theres a time when you just can't do it anymore. I'm done with her. I think shes just a confused little girl that is insecure with life. She needs a CG title, followers, and virtual clothes to make her feel better about herself and she'll do anything to achieve that. I tired to help her realized that she doesn't need any of that, but it was like speaking to a rock.

SFW: If you could pick one influential person on Stardoll, someone who's even inspired you, who'd it be?

E: Writemarycat. I love that she's just so honest and doesn't really give a crap what people think. She's so creative and smart. I'm so grateful she took me under her wing and guided me to where I am today. I love Mary.

SFW: Now, in light of recent events, what is your opinion on the Linda/Noralie/Chace (Elite-Girl, BabetteCouture, Nojorama) disaster?

E: When I heard about what happened I immediately spoke to Nojo and Linda before I made an opinion about the situation. Linda was really hurt and angry, which was understandable. As for Nojo, he told me why he did what he did and I didn't blame him for doing it. I'm not saying it was right, but it was understandable. I think both just really needed to work on their communication skills and be honest about their feelings with one another and this would have never happened.

SFW: If you could give your advice to anybody about making their own project, what'd it be?

E: I would tell people just to make their blog their own and make sure it's unlike other blogs. You always want to keep readers interested. 

SFW: Thank you!

E: Thank you.