Star Gazing

HOLLYWOOD—The so-called party of the year, the Met Gala, was held on Monday, May 1 at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. It's the launch party for the Met's latest big exhibition, which this year focuses on Rei Kawakubo, founder of fashion house Come Des Garons. The guests were encouraged to dress to coordinate with the exhibition theme, and...

HOLLYWOOD—Father’s Day is this coming weekend, with that in mind, it’s time to go shopping. What should you buy? You can be creative and make a beautiful frame full of beautiful memories. You can surprise him with a golf outing. Another fabulous idea is BBQ tools and dinner is always a great idea. Nothing says Happy Father's Day like...

HOLLYWOOD—Take a look at "Judge Judy," who inspires women everyday with her veracity. Judge Judith Sheindlin, AKA Judy Judy has been a fixture in many American homes for 23 years. The 76-year-old is the star of the popular show which she presides over real-life small claims cases with trademark wit and bluntness. That strategy has certainly paid off for the...

HOLLYWOOD—Welcome to the jungle. Guns N' Roses are back with a vengeance, featuring original members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan. In the summer heat, the two-night tour titled "Not In This Lifetime..." was a success. The sold-out show on Saturday, July 23, was full of energy at the Metife Stadium in East Rutherford. Unlike the old GNR, famous...

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—Another year of sequels, yet the box-office is booming, here we go again; "Mama Mia! Here We Go Again," "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," and "Jurassic World:Fallen Kingdom." Last year we had "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and "Wonder Woman." Sequels, in fact have never been this necessary to the stability and growth of theatrical movies, which are experiencing an extraordinary almost 10...

HOLLYWOOD—Hollywood is flocking to the 15th annual Tribeca Film Festival that kicked off on April 13 and ends on April 24 bringing an array of diversified films to New York City. Each and every year, the festival attracts Hollywood celebrities which can be seen on the red carpet, filmgoers and VIP's to the glorious event. The event reminds me of...

HOLLYWOOD—Why is it that men get paid more in Hollywood? There has been a steady stream of top Hollywood actresses who have complained that they have been paid less than their male costars. Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence and Natalie Portman have all pointed out the disparity. So why is this still happening in 2017? Mark Wahlberg earned $42 million...

HOLLYWOOD—Hard to believe that its been 30 something years since we first had a glimpse of Pamela Anderson running along the California beaches in "Baywatch," the lifeguard drama that remains one of the most-watched series ever. Fans and the critics have become acquainted with the life of Pamela: the Playboy covers, many marriages and the infamous sex tape. A stolen...

HOLLYWOOD—Only in Hollywood. Cristiano Ronaldo bares more than his soul in the film "Ronaldo." From his villa in Madrid to his native Madeira, one gets a little insight into what makes him a phenomenal soccer player, in fact a superstar, hounded by fans and the press. The film premiere was held on November 9, in both London and New York...