Star Gazing

HOLLYWOOD—Is there anything that can be done to make them popular again? Men like talk show host Michael Strahan and Jimmy Kimmel are well-liked, however other actors in Hollywood are not so well-liked. Some celebrities just have their own way of doing things, prefer their privacy and possibly just don't care. Some celebrities have lost their fans, and for some strange...

HOLLYWOOD—Why is it that we are attracted to films about lawyers? We've seen everything from "My Cousin Vinny" to "A Few Good Men" to romantic comedies like "Adam's Ribs." Nevertheless, we tend to only see stories about lawyers who litigate cases. In fiction, we rarely encounter a tax lawyer or solicitor who drafts wills and trusts. Almost everyone is...

HOLLYWOOD—Yesterday, marked Elvis Presley's 84th birthday, and fans from all over the world were in Memphis celebrating. Now, this is making it in the music industry, that fans continue to gather in Memphis decades after his death. A special ceremony was held outside of Graceland featuring a special birthday cake, decorated with everything Elvis. Fans were excited to hear about...

HOLLYWOOD—Are you ready for the Oscars? This year's 89th Academy Awards will air Sunday, February 26, on ABC with host Jimmy Kimmel. Unlike other years, this year includes a diverse set of nominees- in contrast to recent honor rolls that sparked on Twitter #OscarsSoWhite protest. So we are finally progressing in the diverse nominees. Oscar is just in love...

HOLLYWOOD—Celebrities love to start dieting in the fall. Especially this fall, after being in quarantine for so many months. Losing weight while you’re a celebrity has its pluses and minuses. You have access to trainers, chefs, and expensive treatments. However, you always have the fans and the unforgiving glare of the media on you. Everyone remembers the weight loss...

HOLLYWOOD—Being powerful in Hollywood, these days is not easy. The entertainment industry relies on an “IT” factor for the stars to sell their products that are stubbornly hard to quantify. Celebrities have it overnight, and could lose it just as easily. A celebrity's  reliability at the box office has faded in recent years, and the traditional label system is...

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—Who is the best soccer player in the world? Cristiano Ronaldo, the Real Madrid superstar retains the title he won last year after helping his team win La Liga and retain the Champions League. Ronaldo was named the world's best male player at the 2017 Best Fifa Football Awards in London on October 23. The Real Madrid and Portugal...

HOLLYWOOD—Everyone will be tuning in to watch the 91st Academy Awards ceremony on February 24, at 8 p.m. on ABC. Voting is now closed for members of the Academy. I will not look into my crystal ball for the winners, but something tells me that the golden man for Best Original Song will probably go to Lady Gaga for...

HOLLYWOOD—It is no surprise that the Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm, just the latest twist in its efforts to survive the sexual misconduct scandal that brought down co-founder Harvey Weinstein, shook Hollywood and triggered a #METOO movement that spread out to convulse other industries. The company announced...