Star Gazing

HOLLYWOOD—The Hollywood elite will be gathering this Sunday for the 88th Academy Awards ceremony. The Oscars will take place on February 28, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The host, Chris Rock, 51, will have the honor of balancing humor, diversity, politics and celebrating movies. I'm sure he will pull it off, since he has been silent during the...

HOLLYWOOD—What happened to the Grammys, this year? While it had some great performances, the younger generation said, it was sort of boring. Taylor Swift's performance was superb. Adele's performance was pitchy, due to technical difficulties , according to the singer. Lady Gaga's performance was brilliant. It was the Grammys lowest audience in seven years. The Nielsen ratings company said the...

HOLLYWOOD—Valentine's Day can seem very blue for single people. It is extremely hard when you think you found someone to love, but then you become disappointed. You take a chance. When you open your heart you are always subjected to being hurt. Later you realize that love never fails, people do. It is a painful day for those who...

HOLLYWOOD—Millions of eyes will be glued to the Super Bowl, inevitably the most-watched TV show of each season. Looking into my crystal ball, I predict it will break all records. We all watch the Super Bowl for the game itself, the entertainment and especially for the ads. Thirty-second spots during this year's Super Bowl are being sold for as...

HOLLYWOOD—Beauty, fashion, makeup and glitz were at the Los Angeles International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) that took place on January 15-17 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena. Make-up pros from fashion and film were all present including the IMATS make-up museum which featured a full-size Marilyn Monroe sculpted by Andy Schoneberg. The sculpture was truly amazing. What's truly...

HOLLYWOOD—Now, that the nominees have been announced, you'll see the celebrities out in full force. They are getting prepared for the Oscars a little over a month away. The ladies will diet, work out, spend weeks preparing for the perfect gown, hairstyle and shoes, and hopefully prepare for the most-important moment-accepting the Oscar. Preparing for the acceptance speech, which...

HOLLYWOOD—Sitcoms from Lucy and Ricky Ricardo trying to make it into show business to four friends sitting in a diner talking about nothing, sitcoms have always been TV audiences' favorite form of entertainment for decades. Who could forget "Taxi," "Gilligan's Island," "The Honeymooners," "Cheers," "All In The Family," "The Andy Griffith Show?" I must admit my all time favorite has...

HOLLYWOOD—After rumors, the official news finally hit a few days ago that Guns N' Roses will reunite at Coachella from April 15-17 and from April 22-24. Coachella has been known for years to reunite bands. This year if you want to see Guns N' Roses, be prepared to dish out a few hundred dollars. It will definitely be worth it though,...

HOLLYWOOD—In just a few days everyone will countdown, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Happy New Year 2016! Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31, the eyes of the world turn once again to the dazzling lights and energy of Times Square. With great anticipation running high, New Year's Eve at the symbolic...

HOLLYWOOD—Christmas has been the season of spreading good cheer, of spending time with your family and of sharing, caring and giving. Of love and compassion of family bonding. We can't forget about how lonely Christmastime can be for those that think about their loved ones. Those that are still suffering from bereavement. One of Elvis Presley's most popular songs...