The Beatles Get Their “Hippie” On! Fifty seven years ago, on April 12, 1967 – Paul McCartney was photographed on a journey back from the world of hippies, which would lead to one of the band’s great albums! This is… Read More ›
Talent/Celebrities
Ever Been To Pickfair? Here’s The Iconic Beverly Hills Estate Of Mary Pickford And Douglas Fairbanks!
A Beverly Hills 90210 Sunrise! Good morning from Beverly Hills! That’s the view east from the top of Beverly Hills, which I took one morning while on a walk. And what of this one? My wife and I like to… Read More ›
Did 007’s “License To Kill” Knock Off Timothy Dalton? The “Two And Gone” Bond’s Disappearing Act Explained!
The Strange Story Behind Timothy Dalton’s Short Reign As James Bond 007! As some of you know, I am reviewing the entire slate of James Bond films in order, and trying to give some context to what was going on… Read More ›
The Business Of Fine Dining! “Dollar Bill With Bill Rancic” Has Chef Jose Andres’ Visionary CEO Sam Bakshandehpour!
The Business Of Fine Dining! We all eat – and for many of us, exploring new cuisines is part of what makes eating so much fun! Chef Jose Andres is one of the world’s greatest Chefs…his culinary vision is hugely… Read More ›
“Cinema A – Z” Has Monty Python! Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls”! DeNiro’s “Midnight Run”! Here Are Ten “Movies With An M!”
Let’s Go To The Movies! I fell behind on my “Cinema A – Z” due to a vacation and Olympics….but let’s back to the movies! My second home is a movie palace: a place to escape, to explore, to dream,… Read More ›
“In The Heat” Of A Director Norman Jewison Blogathon! A Best Picture Masterpiece!
Time To Celebrate Director Norman Jewison! He is know for some classic films – and a Best Picture masterpiece as well…all hail the legendary Director Norman Jewison! The terrific blog “Taking Up Room” is hosting a blogathon celebrating the Director’s… Read More ›
Is 007 Scaring “The Living Daylights” Out Of Me? A New James Bond And A Whole New Vibe!
“The Living Daylights” Indeed! Well, 1987 brought us a new 007: a new Bond, a new demeanor, and new style…but did it work? For the 15th outing as 007, a new James Bond has a “license to kill”, as Roger Moore… Read More ›
Ann Wilson’s Cancer Diagnosis….The Icon “Heart” Singer Shares Details…
Ann Wilson’s Shocking News… I grew up in Seattle, and while grunge rock in the 90’s was born in the Pacific Northwest, female-powered rock’n’roll was too…thanks to Ann and Nancy Wilson of the rock band Heart! The band was in… Read More ›
James Bond Vs. Grace Jones! Roger Moore’s Farewell As 007 Gets “A View To A Kill” Review!
Roger Moore’s Farewell As 007! For those following along, I am reviewing every James Bond 007 film in order – and for official Bond #14, I am reviewing Roger Moore’s last time in the tuxedo – so how did he… Read More ›
Bill Rancic’s New Financial Empowerment Show “Dollar Bill!” Here’s A Sneak Peek With Howie Mandel And Dennis Quaid…
Introducing “Dollar Bill!” I am very excited to share a sneak peek of a new show I am producing with Bill Rancic. Bill was, of course, the first winner of “The Apprentice” TV show, and he has gone on to… Read More ›
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