“Sex And The City” And More!
HOLLYWOOD—It is no surprise that the Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm, just the latest twist in its efforts to survive the sexual misconduct scandal that brought down co-founder Harvey Weinstein, shook Hollywood and triggered a #METOO movement that spread out to convulse other industries.
The company announced...
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...
Celebrities And Financial Distress!
HOLLYWOOD—It is very sad when celebrities or even VIPs lose their fortune. Elvis Presley's only child claims her $100 million fortune is down to $14,000 because her former business manager acted in his own best interests. A lawsuit recently filed against Lisa Marie Presley says she was informed about how her money was being spent. Lisa Marie, the famed...
Celebrity Moms Of 2018!
HOLLYWOOD—Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez seem like they are an item once again. They touched down in Jamaica together to attend the wedding of Bieber's father Jeremy Bieber on Monday, February 19. According to published reports, Bieber, 23, flew to Texas to pick up Selena, 25, on the way to the Caribbean. The two lovebirds were seen last week...
Go Figure!
HOLLYWOOD—We all watched the Super Bowl, yes, about 106 million people watched Justin Timberlake's half time show. Timberlake's graced the Super Bowl stage three times, making him the first artist to do so. It was a good week for him, considering he released his fifth solo album "Man of the Woods," billed as a return to the singer's Tennessee...
Grammys, Politics And More!
HOLLYWOOD—Whoever watched the Grammys, knew that it wasn't about the music, it was about making political statements. Showing the book "Fire and Fury," with the surprise of Hillary Clinton, did more harm than good. Perhaps that's why the Grammys ratings hit an all time low. Regardless of the reason, somewhere the 60th annual Grammy Awards show was lost in...
Not Goodbye, Until We Meet Again!
HOLLYWOOD—In life you'll realize there is a purpose for everyone you meet. Some people will test you, some will use you, and some will teach you. However, some will bring out the best in you. Keep people in your life who truly love you for you, motivate you, encourage you, and make you happy. If you know people who...
Music And Bundle Of Joy!
HOLLYWOOD—January is usually a month full of discarded resolutions, debts and diets- its arguably the perfect time to dive in to a new sonic soundscape in all its rich, diverse wonder. So can a daily dose of classical music change your life? Seriously, who has the luxury of making time to actively listen to a particular piece of music?...
Remakes, Reboots, And Mergers!
HOLLYWOOD—We all watched the Golden Globes that took place on January 7, 2018. The Globes were draped in black, with actresses and actors making a statement through their attire. Winners were expected to use their moments of glory to rail against sexual harassment. They were against the behavior of men like Mr. Weinstein, James Toback, Louis C.K. and Mr....
Awards Guide And More!
HOLLYWOOD—Hollywood Awards season is upon us. With the 75th Golden Globe Awards and the 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards transpiring in January, the award show season is officially here. When the new year begins, there's an award show almost every week from the beginning of January to the middle of March. Believe it or not, the SAG Awards will...