Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD—Going into the theater to see the action-film “Brick Mansions” one might not have the highest expectations, but upon leaving the theater, the spectator may be surprised. The movie centers around a destitute region of the city of Detroit that has been cut-off from the rest of the thriving city. Considering that I am a native of Detroit, anytime...

HOLLYWOOD—Television lovers the Daytime Emmy Nominations were announced on Thursday, May 1 and leading the pack of all nominees was the CBS soap “The Young and the Restless” with a total of 26 nominations including Outstanding Drama Series. One big surprise is the omission of ABC soap “General Hospital” in that race. Wow, did not see that one coming. Competing...

HOLLYWOOD—It may seem like eons from now, but before you know it, another superhero blockbuster will hit movie screens. It was announced that director Zack Synder who will helm 2016’s “Batman Vs. Superman” will follow-up that picture with a Justice League film, bringing all of the superheroes of DC into one movie. Yes, that means Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green...

UNITED STATES—Summer is always a great time for a concert and 2014 will give audiences two major headliners. Husband and wife Jay-Z and Beyonce have announced they will kick off a 2014 summer “On The Run” tour. The duo who are known for creating instantaneous hits like “Crazy in Love,” “Déjà vu” and “Drunk In Love” will take the stage...

HOLLYWOOD—Sunday’s episode of “Revenge” was one not to be missed by fans, as a character met his demise at the hands of a Grayson. “Revolution” was all about placing things in gear to take down the villainous ones once and for all, but Emily (Emily VanCamp) never expected the horror she witnessed: Conrad (Henry Czerny) killed Pascal (Olivier Martinez)!...

HOLLYWOOD—I must admit there are not many television shows that I’m hooked on.  Right now, there is only three “Pretty Little Liars,” Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots” and “The Following.” While I love the other two, “The Following” has me literally pulling out my hair each week waiting to see what will transpire the following week....

HOLLYWOOD—Actress Drew Barrymore has a new addition to the family. The actress who recently gave birth to her daughter Olive in 2012, welcomed her second daughter, Frankie Barrymore Kopelman on Tuesday, April 22. The actress released the news to People magazine.  Barrymore and her husband, Will Kopelman, released the following statement to the magazine, “Olive has a new little sister,...

HOLLYWOOD—Celebrities once again, flocked to the annual Tribeca Film Festival in its 13th year. The festival kicked off on April 16 and ends on April 27. This year because of the Passover and Easter holidays, the Vanity Fair party didn't kick off the film festival usually held the day before the festival begins. The festival was founded by Robert De...

HOLLYWOOD—A classic ghost story has to have a good premise. Something that attracts the viewer, but at the same time isn’t too complex to leave the viewer puzzled. “The Quiet Ones” puts all the pieces in place crafting a smart-thriller that will leave audiences on the edge of their seat. A current trend I’m seeing in cinema is the notion...

HOLLYWOOD—It’s been nearly three years since Adult Swim’s gritty animated series “The Boondocks” aired new episodes. In fact the third season was expected to be the shows final, but when the fans demand something they tend to get it. Season four of the series kicked off on Monday with the return of brothers Riley and Huey (voiced by Regina...