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 …

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 …

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” …

Paula Abdul: Forever Our Girl

    30yrs ago, Paula Abdul burst into the spotlight. The song and dance girl emerged as a choreographer on the Tracey Ullman Show to a global superstar. Before launching her music career, Paula was choreographing music videos for Janet Jackson and Prince. In 1988, Paula Abdul released her first album “Forever Your Girl.” The lead …

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 …

Breaking Through

If you haven’t already seen the movie Breakthrough,  please do. The inspirational true story directed by Roxann Dawson tells the remarkable journey of Missouri teen John Smith who falls into an icy lake.  After being pronounced dead for over 40 minutes. John’s mother Joyce (brilliantly played by Chrissy Metz) prays. Against all odds and logic, …

Beverly Bares All In Upcoming One Woman Show

Supermodel Beverly Johnson, bares it all in upcoming one woman show Beverly Johnson Naked. Friday night, Beverly treated friends, family and industry insiders to a first read at the West Hollywood Library Theater. Attendees included daughter Anansa Sims, Basketball star Matt Barnes, Donna Mills, Harry Hamlin and fellow Supermodel and Bill Cosby accuser Janice Dickinson.   The …

Evil Nanny

The camp thriller Evil Nanny directed by Jared Cohn is good fun with plenty of roll your eyes, shake your head and laugh out loud moments.  And I got to appear in a scene! What’s not to love? When working parents Tim and Fay Tripp (Matthew Pohlkamp and Nicole Sterling) move into Fay’s grandmother’s very old but charming …

George Michael 1963-2016

I woke up on Christmas morning by a text reading  George Michael died. A tear rolled down the side of my face. Here’s why… When I was around 8 years old, I remember driving in the car with my sister, her friend Elizabeth and Elizabeth’s mom on the way to the bowling alley in Mill …

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. …

Relationship Status

Dating in the digital age can be downright dreadful. I recently set up a Tinder profile in hopes of finding more relationship oriented guys than the ones trolling Scruff and Grindr. After hundreds of swipes and likes, my best match was already in a relationship with my former real estate agent. WTF. Relationship Status, an 11 …

Once I was “7 Years” Old…

When I was “7 Years” old, I had the desire to move to Hollywood,  33 years later, I’m pursuing my childhood ambitions. I didn’t know that starting over at this stage in life would be so hectic! Re-establishing my career has been top of mind, planning my 40th birthday party the last thing on the list. …

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 …

DEBBIE GIBSON: THE ORIGINAL POP PRINCESS

Photo:  RayGarciaPhotography.com Over 25 years ago, 16-year old Debbie Gibson exploded onto the music scene with her debut album “Out of the Blue.” Her self-penned, infectious pop songs “Only In My Dreams” and “Shake Your Love” rose to the top of the Billboard Charts. She became the youngest artist ever to write, produce and perform …

Happy Belated National Best Friend Day!

When I was around 10yrs old, I went to Puerto Rico with my Dad to visit my Grandmother. One day, while digging sand on the beach, he opened up to me about having to see his friends get blown up in Vietnam (powerful). He told me, no matter what I did in life to always …