Television

The Frustration With “Big Brother 15”

HOLLYWOOD—By now, everyone is well aware of the scandal that has rocked CBS’ “Big Brother 15.”  The show that has been a guilty pleasure by so many has sparked an outrage because of the racist, homophobic, misogynist and sexist comments by the contestants this season.  The series has attempted to redeem itself with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) twist,...

“Pretty Little Liars” Recap: ‘Into The Deep’

HOLLYWOOD—Mona’s (Janel Parrish) decision to admit to killing Detective Wilden allowed Ashley (Laura Leighton) a bit of a break in the murder case.  “Into The Deep” saw Mona being heavily questioned by the authorities as to a motive behind killing Wilden.  The police found themselves a bit puzzled by Mona’s admission which was quite convincing to say the least; she...

“True Blood” Recap: ‘Dead Meat’

HOLLYWOOD—In the aftermath of Nora’s (Lucy Griffiths) death, Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) went on a rampage in episode eight, “Dead Meat,” taking a battle against Bill (Stephen Moyer) for not showing up with Warlow (Rob Kazinsky). He did indeed touch some emotional cords within Bill by forcing him to acknowledge his feelings for Sookie (Anna Paquin). Alcide (Joe Manganiello) was forced...

“Pretty Little Liars” Recap: ‘The Guilty Girls…’

HOLLYWOOD—Its always a treat to see the nefarious Mona (Janel Parrish) return to the “Pretty Little Liars” canvas, as seen in the latest episode ‘The Guilty Girls Handbook.’ Emily (Shay Mitchell) and Pam (Nia Peeples) found themselves shacking in a hotel after a vehicle crashed through their house.  Emily was quite somber as her mom attempted to reason what...

Ellen Degeneres To Host Academy Awards

BEVERLY HILLS—On Friday, August 2, it was announced that Ellen Degeneres will return, once again, to host the Oscars®. The announcement came courtesy of producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. "We are thrilled to have Ellen DeGeneres host the Oscars," said Zadan and Meron. "As a longtime friend, we had always hoped to find a project for us to do...

“Pretty Little Liars” Recap: ‘Crash And Burn, Girl’

HOLLYWOOD—What have the liars done to piss off “A” this badly? Episode seven “Crash & Burn, Girl” saw the ladies dealing with the news involving Hanna (Ashley Benson) mom, Ashley (Laura Leighton) being in prison for Detective Wilden’s murder.  Hanna paid her mom a visit in the slammer to keep her spirits high. It was about time to see some...

“Pretty Little Liars” Recap: ‘Under The Gun’

HOLLYWOOD—Hanna (Ashley Benson) was in the throws of “A’s” clutches, in the aftermath of being caught with a gun by authorities in episode six, “Under The Gun.”  She found herself being questioned by Lt. Tanner (Roma Maffia), who attempted to push Hanna’s buttons, but Hanna did not budge.  Both of her parents showed up at the station to rescue...

65th Primetime Emmy Nominees Announced

HOLLYWOOD—The 2013 Primetime Emmy Nominees were announced on Thursday, July 18 by actors Aaron Paul and Neil Patrick Harris. Harris as usual, made jokes during the announcement. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, no one can compete with this guy when it comes to hosting award shows. Leading the pack was the mini-series “American Horror...

“True Blood” Recap: ‘…. The Pain Away’

HOLLYWOOD—Last week’s episode of “True Blood” was indeed one helluva cliffhanger, that saw Bill (Stephen Moyer) ready to attack his prodigy, as well as Sookie (Anna Paquin) prepare to take out the vengeful Warlow/Ben (Robert Kazinsky).  Episode five, with a title that only “True Blood” could commence, ‘F*** The Pain Away’ picked up precisely where the last episode ended. Sookie...

”Glee” Star Cory Monteith Found Dead

VANCOUVER—"Glee" star Cory Monteith was found dead in a hotel room at the Fairmount Pacific Room Hotel in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday, July 13. He was 31. According to local police, emergency personnel arrived to the scene around noon where paramedics pronounced Monteith dead. Reports indicate he had been dead for several hours when his body was discovered. Police have...