Star Gazing

HOLLYWOOD—Everyone knows that Madonna's song "Like A Prayer," went to number one back in 1989. Madonna's long-time collaborator Patrick Leonard posted several demos from the "Like A Prayer" album online, in an attempt to thwart an auction of the star's personal effects. Leonard uploaded the first versions of "Like A Prayer," and "Cherish," recorded on the day they were...

HOLLYWOOD─All over the world artists are struggling due to the impact of COVID-19 on venues. From LA to Broadway to Europe, musicians are feeling the impact that the music industry is facing. Dua Lipa and Sir Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, Rolling Stones, and Coldplay are just a few that are calling for support of the music industry. As of press...

HOLLYWOOD—Some of the best guitarists of all time have revolutionized music. One of them is Eric Clapton, who rose to the tip during the 1960s as one of London’s most gifted. Clapton’s musical upbringing is heavily embedded in the Delta blues that rose up from Mississippi. It was that style that took Clapton to his heart and throughout his...

HOLLYWOOD—Celebrities flocked to Coachella in Indio, California, which began on April 13 and ends on April 22. Musicians, as well as celebrities who were slated to perform in this year's lineup indulged in the weekend's festivities, which included lounges, late-night bashes and concerts. The star-studded event always includes Paris Hilton, stars from TV, film, sports and, of course, the...

HOLLYWOOD—Axl Rose is a real trooper. The frontman for Guns N' Roses is going on with with his "Not In This Lifetime," tour. On November 25, he came out on stage and informed the audience that "They 've got me on IVs and a bunch of injections, cause I got sick today, I've been throwing up for about the...

HOLLYWOOD—Country music has always been a part of me, since the days of "Urban Cowboy." Country music tells a story with songs ranging from talking about childhood, football, love, family, abuse, death, exes, pain, cars, tractors, faith, respect, etc. -- country music always tells a story. For every mood, for every event, you can be sure there’s a country...

HOLLYWOOD—No one really went to the movies this year, but the movies still came to us. The 2020 pandemic sidelined a lot of big blockbusters, leaving smaller, more interesting movies to take center stage. Let’s look at some of the incredible movies from a year where movies still rallied to offer experiences that were compelling, provocative and fun. The film...

HOLLYWOOD—Who’s ready for Thanksgiving? It wouldn’t feel like Thanksgiving without the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 96th annual celebration returns on November 24. It will be a star-studded event, hosted by "Today’s" Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker. This year’s parade will feature performances from Paula Abdul, Big Time Rush, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, Jordin Sparks, Fitz...

HOLLYWOOD—Everyone loves the reality dating series "The Proposal." It's for the romantic at heart. It airs on ABC and premiered on June 18. The show is extremely entertaining. On July 9, viewers were surprised to learn the single woman, who was given two proposals at the end of the night, was actress LisaRaye McCoy. This is not McCoy’s first...

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...