Star Gazing

HOLLYWOOD—Pop culture is full of contradictions. So many stories about the beginnings of fads, products, books and songs are always fun to tell, but you really can't be sure if they're true. There was always two versions of the origin of the rock n roll classic, "Blue Suede Shoes," each told by two very reliable sources. The story that Carl...

HOLLYWOOD—Last year, the Oscars actually went up with the ratings with 43.7 million people tuning in. Everyone seemed to love the host Ellen DeGeneres, especially with her creativity of taking the infamous selfie, which even crashed Twitter. This year, the Oscars which aired on February 22, averaged 36.6 million viewers, down 16 percent from last year, according to Nielsen...

HOLLYWOOD—How ironic that billionaire Michele Ferrero passed away at the age of 89 on Valentine's Day, February 14. His family business which included the famous, delicious Nutella, made him Italy's richest individual with a personal fortune according to Bloomberg last year at $26.7 billion. He never deviated from his paternalistic spirit, worked hard and stayed humble. Over the years his...

HOLLYWOOD—What can be said about the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, that was held on February 8, at the Los Angeles Staples Center, that hasn't been said already. The show had a little bit of everything from politics, to religion to all-star-collaborations that ruled the night in a typical Grammy fashion. A touching, powerful performance by Beyonce brought goosebumps to everyone. Tony...

HOLLYWOOD—The Super Bowl on February 1, was full of intensity, excitement and celebrities. Legendary musician Sir Paul McCartney, John Travolta and Mark Wahlberg were some of the celebrities that were at the game. The New England Patriots were crowned the champions against Seattle Seahawks 28-24 and win their first title in a decade. Tom Brady joined the ranks of...

HOLLYWOOD—What a beautiful, touching moment, when legendary actress Debbie Reynolds was recognized with a lifetime achievement at the SAG Awards in Los Angeles on January 25. The 82-year-old was both celebrated and roasted by her daughter, "Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher. Miss Reynolds has been around for decades. She starred alongside Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire among many....

HOLLYWOOD—To a makeup artist, every face is an empty canvas. That, however, is where the metaphor seems to end. Makeup is transitory, a fleeting illusion. But there is a beauty to transitory things, and a value as well. Makeup is like a frame around a picture. The frame doesn't make the art better, but it does make it look...

HOLLYWOOD—The Hollywood glamour was in full swing on the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards that took place on January 11. These celebrities have been dieting for months, working out, especially doing arm exercises with hand weights. I repeat, no one wants to see bingo wings flapping when you lift the award. The Golden Globes officially started the 2015...

HOLLYWOOD—Can you keep a secret? When it comes to fabulous celebrity weddings they usually keep it very quiet. From flashy Parisian parties to secret soirees, there have been an endless number of celebrity weddings in the news as some of the world's most famous faces say 'I do.' The wedding of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. The couple said 'I...

HOLLYWOOD—10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Happy New Year 2015!  "What will 2015 bring?" It's also the time of year that we make the same resolutions once again: Lose excess weight, quit smoking, get organized, improve time management, be a better person, get a better education, spend more time with family. New Years Eve is all...