Music

Making It In The Recording Industry!

HOLLYWOOD—If you want to make it in the music industry, you need to know a few things in order to be successful. Think of a record company as a bank that lends money to people or small businesses. They make most of their decisions about whom they will work with and what the terms will be in much the...

“The Shape Of Water” Big Winner At 2018 Oscars

HOLLYWOOD—We have been patiently waiting for weeks to find out how awards season would end. Well, the wait is finally over. The 90th (yes, it’s been 90 years America), Academy Awards better known as the Oscars were handed out on Sunday, March 4 from the famed Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Would “The Shape of Water” hold its momentum as...

The Grammy Awards A “Wow” In NY

HELLO AMERICA!—Usually, I have had a lukewarm reaction to the Grammy Awards show each year, but this time in 2018, I’m so happy to acknowledge that the music show was brilliantly produced and created. The host of the show James Corden was perfect for this type of TV fare, as he is on his own weekly talk show. However,...

Bruno Mars Big Grammy Awards Winner

NEW YORK CITY—Well for the first time in nearly 15 years, the Grammy Awards returned to its original staple ground at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, January 28 to celebrate not only its 60th anniversary, but the best in music. Leading all contenders was rapper Jay-Z with a total of 8 nominations, followed close behind was rapper Kendrick Lamar...

“The Shape Of Water” Leads 2018 Oscar Nominations

BEVERLY HILLS—At long last, the biggest accolade in the entertainment industry is up for grabs: the Academy Award or as many of us call it Oscar. The contenders for the 2018 Academy Awards were announced bright and early on Tuesday, January 23. The nominees were revealed by “Girls Trip” star Tiffany Haddish and “War for the Planet of the...

“Black-ish” Big 2018 NAACP Award Winner

HOLLYWOOD—Honoring the brightest and best in cinema, television, music and literature, the 49th Annual NAACP Awards were handed out on Monday, January 15 and “Black-ish” star Anthony Anderson took on hosting duties again. Anderson had no trouble going for the jugular. I mean talk kicked off with rather Oprah Winfrey would run for presidency, Donald Trump, talk of protests,...

“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Big Golden Globe Winner

BEVERLY HILLS—Well, let the battle for supremacy begin! Awards season is upon us! The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards were handed out on Sunday, January 7 from the famed Beverly Hilton Hotel. It was unlike any red carpet in history that I can recall because all of the women and men donned black to show solidarity to fight for...

“The Shape Of Water” Leads Golden Globe Nominations

HOLLYWOOD—I can officially say it people: AWARDS SEASON IS UPON US! On Monday, December 11, the 2018 Golden Globe nominees were unveiled, and per usual there were plenty of surprises, snubs and a few headscratchers as well. Nominees were announced by actresses Alfre Woodward, Sharon Stone and Kristen Bell, and actor Garrett Hedlund. Wow, not much love for Jordan Peele...

An Irish Christmas Is One Of A Kind!

MALIBU—As seen on PBS! It is the perfect family event! World Champion Dancers: Scott Doherty & Tyler Schwartz star in “An Irish Christmas!” Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland with superb dancing, singing and Irish traditional music celebrating the international spirit of the holiday season. “An Irish Christmas,” features an award-winning cast of Irish dancers led by World Champion Dancers...

Jay-Z Leads 2018 Grammy Nominations

NEW YORK—Well this is a big surprise, I didn’t even KNOW the nominees for the 2018 aka 60th Annual Grammy Awards were to be unveiled on Tuesday, November 28. Leading the pack of all contenders, is a head-scratcher for me with rapper Jay-Z picking up a total of 8 nominations including Album, Song and Record of the Year. Followed close...