Sunday, July 20, 2014
The actress who sings the popular Oscar-winning song “Let It Go” in the mega animated hit “Frozen” (2013) is parting ways with her Studio City home. Idina Menzel, who won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway musical, “Wicked,” is selling the home with her ex-husband, actor Taye Diggs. The couple announced their divorce last December and Diggs, star […]
Thursday, July 17, 2014
After the weddings, personal drama, reality show, and fashion malfunctions, you might think Kim Kardashian would be, um, overexposed. Not hardly. The new Kim Kardashian video game has proven she’s hotter than ever and getting richer off her unique celebrity. “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” debuted three weeks ago and has become a huge hit. Forbes is saying the video game has […]
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Busy actress Kate Walsh got a chance to throw out the first pitch at a Dodger game. Walsh threw out the ceremonial pitch last Thursday at Dodger Stadium, just before the boys in blue took on the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers would go on to beat the Padres 2-1 in that game. Walsh gained fame for her role […]
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Olympian, World War ll hero, and Southland inspiration, Louis Zamperini, died earlier this week at the age of 97. Universal Studios made the announcement last Wednesday. Zamperini reportedly died after a valiant struggle with pneumonia. Zamperini’s amazing life is the subject of Laura Hillenbrand’s best seller, “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption.” (2010). The book […]
Monday, June 30, 2014
Last Saturday actress, Melissa McCarthy, got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals game at Dodger Stadium. McCarthy’s pitch was pretty good. It managed to find home plate. For that the actress was thrilled. McCarthy wrapped things up with a hug and then a photo with Dodger catcher, Drew Butera. By the […]
Thursday, June 26, 2014
People Magazine’s most beautiful woman of 2014 and Oscar-winner, Lupita Nyong’o, has received a new honor. Nyong’o made the list of 271 achievers invited to become new members of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences. “This year’s class of invitees represents some of the most talented, creative and passionate filmmakers working in our industry today,” said Academy President […]
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50. His memory and his music live on. I want to give a shout- out to the music genius with one of my favorite MJ tunes and videos, “Remember the Time” (released January 14, 1992). The cast includes entertainer, Eddie Murphy, supermodel, Iman, Laker legend, Magic Johnson, […]
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Despite all the options Americans have they still spend most of their leisure time watching television. If you’re 15 years or older, you were eyeballing the small tube 2.8 hours per day in 2013. That’s what the latest stats from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics discovered. The data appears in the latest American Time Use Survey. The second most […]
Sunday, June 22, 2014
A Bel Air estate once owned by old Hollywood star, Betty Grable, is up for sale. The actress known for her “million dollar legs” moved into the estate on Stone Canyon Road shortly after it was constructed in 1937. Between 1943-1951 Grable reportedly was the highest paid Hollywood celebrity. Also, she became even more famous for being the top poster […]
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
“No good movie is too long and no bad movie is short enough” — Roger Ebert Film critic June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013
Monday, June 16, 2014
Actress Anna Kendrick has a new gig. Glendale-based company, DreamWorks Animation, has announced the selection of Kendrick to play upbeat princess,”Poppy,” in a new comedy musical, “Trolls.” Kendrick received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the Broadway musical “High Society” in 1998. She got an Oscar nomination for her supporting role in the movie, “Up in the Air” […]
Monday, June 16, 2014
“Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.” — Casey Kasem Radio D.J., actor, and producer April 27, 1932 – June 15, 2014