Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD—Famed American jazz and pop singer, Natalie Cole died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Cedar-Sinai Hospital, due to "complications from ongoing health issues," noted a NBC News report. According to Cole's biography, the passing away of her late father, Nat King Cole, greatly affected her, leading to depression and heavy drug use throughout her career. In a song, "Angel on My...

HOLLYWOOD—Quentin Tarantino, what can I say about this man. He doesn’t make movies that often, but when he does they are always the buzz of the town. I loved “Kill Bill Volume 1” and I thought “Kill Bill Volume 2” was even better. “Inglorious Basterds” was a revelation and frankly “Django Unchained” was unlike anything audiences ever saw on...

HELLO AMERICA!—America, even the world looks for new and exciting blood to keep things boiling in the entertainment industry. I remember meeting men like Mike Frankovich, Jack Warner, Louis B. Mayer, Richard Zanuck, Jr (my former boss), Arthur Freed (arranged for me to meet musicians Andre Previn & David Raksin-Laura) who were all obvious winners. Mr. Mayer made it very...

HOLLYWOOD—There is no doubting that “Saturday Night Live” alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are funny ladies. But what happens when you take these two comedic geniuses and team them up for the slightly over-the-top comedy “Sisters?” Well you get bellyaches that will have you hurting for days. The premise of “Sisters” revolves around Kate (Tina Fey) and Maura (Amy...

HOLLYWOOD—Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell teamed up together back in 2010 for the comedy “The Other Guys” which I found to be one of the funniest flicks of the year. Not to mention it showcased Wahlberg as someone who could do funny just as well as comedy. Well the two have teamed up once again for the family comedy...

HOLLYWOOD—In just a few days everyone will countdown, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Happy New Year 2016! Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31, the eyes of the world turn once again to the dazzling lights and energy of Times Square. With great anticipation running high, New Year's Eve at the symbolic...

HOLLYWOOD—Well I can’t remember the last time I recall a movie drawing in such impressive numbers at the box-office. Perhaps, “The Sixth Sense” and “Avatar” which continued to mesmerize moviegoers week after week, but you can now add “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” to that list. The sequel earned an impressive $153.5 million during its second week in theaters....

HOLLYWOOD—There is a phenomenal piece of dialogue in the movie “Concussion” that resonated with me. “You’re taking on a corporation that owns a day of the week.” Wow, yes it’s something the spectator will take a moment to resonate with, but the National Football League is indeed powerful. The sports drama starring Oscar-nominee Will Smith is a tale of a...

HOLLYWOOD—I’ve attempted to wrap my head around for YEARS just when actor Leonardo DiCaprio would finally get that shot at Oscar. I mean this guy has delivered riveting performance after performance in such flicks like “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” “Titanic,” “The Departed,” “Blood Diamond,” “Revolutionary Road” and “The Wolf of Wall Street” to say the least. His latest expeditionary flick...

HOLLYWOOD—Oh wow, the month of December has indeed been an interesting one on the NBC soap “Days of Our Lives.” Hope Brady found herself arrested for the death of Dr. Malcolm. Of course, the audience knows Hope didn’t commit the deed, but it appears his employers (who seem more powerful than the DiMera clan) will do anything to keep...