Star Gazing

HOLLYWOOD—Whoever watched the Grammys, knew that it wasn't about the music, it was about making political statements. Showing the book "Fire and Fury," with the surprise of Hillary Clinton, did more harm than good. Perhaps that's why the Grammys ratings hit an all time low. Regardless of the reason, somewhere the 60th annual Grammy Awards show was lost in...

HOLLYWOOD—The force is really with us. Fans are gearing up for the new "Star Wars Episode VI: The Force Awakens," which is scheduled for release on December 18. For those that eat, sleep and work the "Force" the anticipation has never been stronger because the buzz has engulfed their entire social circle. "Star Wars" has gone beyond pop-culture. Regardless...

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—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—Why is it that we can't enjoy one holiday at a time? It seems that people skip over Thanksgiving and go right from Halloween to Christmas. It's that time again to load up your cart and make it across the finish line. Bargain-hunters venture out on Black Friday looking for great deals from Smart TV's to the new iPhone...

HOLLYWOOD—Have you ever thought of becoming a Hollywood screenwriter? Being a successful screenwriter is probably the dream of hundreds of thousands of people. Many people dream of writing, however, most will never take the necessary steps to become successful, simply because they don't write with passion and don't see it as a creative craft. They only see it as a...

HOLLYWOOD—What happens when someone invades your privacy? You sue, the good, old, American way. That's exactly what Hulk Hogan did a few years ago. The defunct US news website Gawker has settled a lawsuit won by retired US professional wrestler Hulk Hogan for $31 million. The privacy case forced Gawker to declare bankruptcy earlier this year, after a jury...

HOLLYWOOD—We are only in March, yet we have lost celebrities, that were just too young to die. Despite not knowing all celebrities personally, their work, art, songs and actions have had a meaningful impact on people's lives. Hollywood deaths often immortalize the life of the actor or actress. Luke Perry at the age of 52, suffered a massive stroke...

HOLLYWOOD—Even celebrities like to make more money. Leave it to the Snoop Dogg, to release a cookbook called "From Cook to Cook." The rapper is set to release the book in October, which will include some of his favorite recipes, including Lobster Thermidor and of course gin and juice. The 46-year-old said: "I'm takin 'the cookbook game higher with a...

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...