Jennifer Lopez is having a great week! The superstar celebrated her 50th birthday (looking Ah-mazing) and it was announced she will be teaming up again with STX films (Second Act, Hustlers) for The Godmother, a biopic on the infamous Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco. Griselda Blanco, the “Cocaine Godmother” is responsible for up to 200 …
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Katey Sagal Shines Her Light
It’s been a wild week, I don’t even know where to begin. But I know how I want to celebrate the weekend! By sharing how I ended up at The Mint (LA) Wednesday night watching Katey Sagal perform live with her band The Reluctant Apostles. Most know Katey Sagal from her portrayal of television’s two …
Matthew Modine For President.
Although, Matthew Modine would be a better President than Donald Trump. It’s not what you think. The veteran film and television star has announced he is running for President of SAG-AFTRA. Modine is best known for his roles in the films Full Metal Jacket, Vision Quest, Pacific Heights and Short Cuts (just to name a …
#BH90210, The Drama Continues…
When I was in high school, 90210 was the most popular show on television. At school, everyone would gather the morning after to discuss each episode. I even styled my hair and grew out my sideburns to look like Brendon and Dylan. I will forever be a fan. It’s part of who I am. So when I …
Liza Koshy: Hollywood’s Positive Power Player
It’s been hell of a week, I was booked on two shows. Happy to get work (I need it). But by the time Wednesday rolled around, I started to feel sick. Coughing, sneezing, swollen eyes and fever. I looked as if someone punched me in the face. I thought, “How on earth am I going …
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Carnie Wilson On Career, Sobriety, Social Media Trolls And Her Greatest Accomplishment Of All; Motherhood.
As a gay child, I didn’t feel like the other boys. I didn’t fit in. I remember being depressed and worried that I would disappoint my parents. My father was very strict and abusive. I feared him. One day before school, I turned on MTV and watched the debut of Wilson Phillips’s inspirational “Hold On” …
Kathy Griffin An Angel In Pajamas
Last Wednesday, at approximately 3am. I had a bout of insomnia. As I was lying in bed, I jumped on Twitter to see what I’ve missed in the world. I guess Kathy Griffin had been doing the same. I noticed she retweeted something about one of her recent shows at the Laugh Factory. I wanted …
Arsenal
If you are looking for a formulatic action thriller, then Arsenal is not it. The new film directed by Steven C. Miller feels more like an indie experiment. And that’s just fine. Shot in just thirteen days, Arsenal is a fast moving, blood soaked thrill ride that asks “How far would you go to save your …
The Evolution of Jeff Beacher
AFTER LOSING OVER 200 POUNDS, COMEDIAN JEFF BEACHER LAUNCHES THE NEXT VERSION OF HIS INFAMOUS MADHOUSE Over the years, Beacher’s Madhouse evolved from a comedy show to a vaudeville revue to the wildest party in Los Angeles, frequented by the likes of Mick Jagger and other celebrities. The remodeled Beacher’s Madhouse at The Hollywood Roosevelt …
BTS of TNT’s Murder In The First
As an actor, getting steady work for a few days is a blessing. That said, I was ecstatic to get cast as a court reporter for five days on the TNT hit drama Murder In The First. When I arrived on set, I was placed directly behind the defendant which meant plenty of camera time. …
Exclusive: Richard Simmons Is Fine!
Richard Simmons wants you to know he is just “fine!” For 40yrs, the flamboyant ball of energy has motivated thousands of people around the world to lose weight and live their best lives possible. At 67yrs old, Richard is taking a much needed break from the public eye. When you give so much of yourself …
Brittany Murphy: Six Years Later
Today marks the sixth anniversary of Brittany Murphy’s tragic passing. A Hollywood mystery that has left family members and fans wondering what really happened to Brittany and husband Simon Monjack, who died of the same mysterious circumstances just five months later. Murphy’s elderly father Angelo Bertolotti, has since provided evidence (through independent testing) of unusually high levels …
Equality In Hollywood. Just Kidding.
Photo: Fox (Empire). Openly gay actor Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon (left). For decades, Hollywood has unequally represented the LGBT community. Today even with prominent LGBT characters popping up this season on Fox’s Empire and Scream Queens there is a lack of LGBT characters being represented on television. According to GLAAD’s annual Where We Are On TV …
From Brooklyn to Hollywood
These past two weeks have been a whirlwind. I never had any doubts about moving to Hollywood. I used to draw pictures of the mountains and palm trees when I was a child. Now, I have that view from my terrace. I’ve settled in nicely and almost done furnishing my new apartment. I’ve shifted gears …
George Hamilton: The Tan Man
George Hamilton got his start in acting back in 1952 and over the years has starred in countless films and television shows. But he is most famously known for his suave style and trademark suntan. At 75yrs old, the “Tan Man” is enjoying a comeback appearing on the new E! reality series Stewarts & Hamiltons. The …