Tony Brenna Hits “King” Trump Hard
HELLO AMERICA!—Every time I do an interview on TV or radio, I’m asked who influenced me most as a writer, journalist or as a radio host. I don’t have to think twice, the name Tony Brenna eased from my mouth with satisfaction. After all, it was Brenna who opened the door to genuine reporting and dealing with some of...
“HAHN” Recap: ‘The Broken Washer’
HOLLYWOOD—Benny Young, the guy just seems to put himself in situations that can change his life with a snap of a finger on Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots.” This week’s episode, ‘The Broken Washer’ picked up where last week left off with Benny being held at gunpoint after walking into that bar and finding that body...
“Ocean’s 8” Wins The Box-Office
HOLLYWOOD—The “Ocean’s” franchise is back, but instead of George Clooney and Brad Pitt in the driver seat, Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett are in control. “Ocean’s 8” dethroned “Solo: A Star Wars Story” from the top spot at the box-office taking in $41.5 million during its debut weekend. Not a bad opening for the flick that many critics have...
“Band’s Visit” Tony Award Winner
NEW YORK—The biggest accolades in the world of theatre were handed out on Sunday, June 10 from Radio City Music Hall. The 72nd Annual Tony Awards were hosted by singers Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban. I must say I miss Neil Patrick Harris who was a hoot as the host of the ceremony in past years. I was skeptical...
“Food Network Star” Returns
HOLLYWOOD—A staple on Food Network has returned yet again. You know what that means: it’s time to crown a new star with “Food Network Star.” There is indeed one slight problem I have with the show: I can’t remember the last time the winner of the series actually had their own show. The last person I can vividly recall...
Ben Weston Returns To “Days!”
HOLLYWOOD—I have to admit it was his character that caused me to reignite my interest in the NBC soap “Days of Our Lives.” Do you have any guesses as to who I’m referring to? I’m referring to Ben Weston aka ‘The Neck Tie Killer’ played with devious perfection by Robert Scott Wilson. Ben was a character that came to...
Baby Kelly Arrives On “B&B!”
HOLLYWOOD—I promise, after this week I’m going to give my loyal readers a break from “The Bold and the Beautiful” because I sense the drama is about to come to a screeching halt. Why? It seems this love story between Liam, Steffy and Hope which audiences have endured for years is forever changed by the birth of a child....
“Book Club” Isn’t That Funny
HOLLYWOOD—If you’re looking for a movie to deliver some laughs for an audience of an older generation, than look further than “Book Club.” This is not to say that I hated “Book Club” because that is not the case, it’s that I expected more from a film of this caliber with such talented actresses in the forefront.
It is a...
“Halloween” Trailer Delivers Thrills
HOLLYWOOD—I have been eagerly, and I mean eagerly awaiting the release of the upcoming “Halloween” trailer after it was unleashed at Cinema Con in Las Vegas in April. Well, after nearly 6 weeks of waiting, fans of the horror genre were treated with this first look of the upcoming reboot, sequel, remake (I’ll be honest, I’m not sure what...
Is “Big Brother 20” All-Stars?
HOLLYWOOD—My TV guilty pleasure of the summer is arriving in several weeks. Any guesses as to what reality-competition series I’m referring to? It’s the CBS hit “Big Brother.” I became a fan of this show during season 2 and have watched every season since except for season 9 (no need to discuss that train wreck America). It’s difficult to...