Star Gazing

HOLLYWOOD—Seems like everyone is trimming their holiday budget. It's usually the thought that counts. Keep in mind the financial costs and crowds associated with Christmas don't have to be a burden. While Christmas is just a few days away, lets keep a cap on the spending of gifts if you are a last minute shopper. Sadly, if you are on...

HOLLYWOOD—Tis the Season to be jolly. Christmas has been the season of spreading good cheer, of spending time with family and loved ones. It's the season for sharing, caring and giving. It's the special time of year when we all feel love and compassion and do some extra family bonding. Let's not forget the less fortunate. Or the ones that...

HOLLYWOOD—Everyone froze in disbelief, in horror. Such a tragic night on December 8, 1980. After reality set in, everyone thought it was a misunderstanding in news reporting. Back then, there was no instant news, you simply had to wait for the news station to report it. Moods began changing from happy-go-lucky to somber darkness. Everyone seemed depressed. That night was...

HOLLYWOOD—Why is it that we can't enjoy one holiday at a time? It seems that people skip over Thanksgiving and go right from Halloween to Christmas. It's that time again to load up your cart and make it across the finish line. Bargain-hunters venture out on Black Friday looking for great deals from Smart TV's to the new iPhone...

HOLLYWOOD—The election is over and America decided on Donald Trump. A businessman and reality star is our new 45th President of the United States. Let's see if some of our Hollywood actors and actresses are making arrangements with their travel agents to leave the country as they promised if Donald Trump won. Actress and singer Barbra Streisand said, "I can't...

HOLLYWOOD—What happens when someone invades your privacy? You sue, the good, old, American way. That's exactly what Hulk Hogan did a few years ago. The defunct US news website Gawker has settled a lawsuit won by retired US professional wrestler Hulk Hogan for $31 million. The privacy case forced Gawker to declare bankruptcy earlier this year, after a jury...

HOLLYWOOD—This has been a very stressful election for everyone. The tone has gotten very ugly in ways that are painful and difficult to watch. The stress appears powerful among Democrats, Republicans, men, women, younger and older people. At least we can all agree on this: We're very stressed out about this election. God forbid, if you voice your opinion...

HOLLYWOOD—This year's cream of the crop consists of the late Rapper Tupac Shakur, singer Janet Jackson, Pearl Jam, Jane's Addiction, Bad Brains, Chaka Khan, The Cars, The Zombies, Journey among others more that are on the slate of 19 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Only half-dozen or so will be selected. When it comes to those...

HOLLYWOOD—Yes, Hollywood is gearing up for Halloween. It's a fun holiday, everyone gets dressed up and everyone has a great time. Halloween comes only second to Christmas in spending. Most people will spend money buying custom costumes to candy to pumpkin pies. Americans go all out on October 31, and spend a lot of money doing so. According to published...

HOLLYWOOD—Celebrities have been always targeted, when it comes to stripping them of their precious jewelry. Thieves know that they are worth millions of dollars, so they will stop at nothing to steal them. Back in 2008, Paris Hilton had $2 million worth of jewelry stolen from her by the infamous 'Bling Ring,' now immortalized in the Sophia Coppola film...