Star Gazing

HOLLYWOOD—The 2023 Tribeca Film Festival began on June 7 and runs until June 18, and this year’s lineup doesn’t disappoint. For those that know me, know that I’ve been covering the Tribeca Film Festival since its inception, it was launched in post 9/11 in downtown New York, and only missed one year in April 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions...

HOLLYWOOD—We all know that the entertainment industry has a lot of family connections. The old saying it’s not what you know but who you know, sometimes holds true. Yes, you must have some talent, but it helps to know people. Truth be told, many celebrities go on to prove their talents in their own right, albeit with the help...

HOLLYWOOD—He did it! The Weeknd has become the first artist in Spotify history to hit 100 million monthly listeners, Spotify confirmed. The star’s hits include "Can’t Feel My Face," "Blinding Lights" and "Starboy." He already has the service’s most-played song of all time, "Blinding Lights," which has been played a staggering 3.4 billion times. His latest accolade comes a few...

HOLLYWOOD—We all watched the Grammys and saw Beyonce win a record-breaking 32nd Grammy Award, while making history as she won Best Dance/Electronica Album for her euphoric dance opus, "Renaissance." In doing so, she overtook Hungarian-British conductor George Solti, whose record of 31 Grammys had stood for more than 20 years. While she finally arrived at the Grammys, she missed...

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—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—The show must go on. In this case the wedding must go on, despite a looming hurricane, the Palm Beach wedding of Tiffany Trump and her Lebanese-Nigerian business scion beau, Michael Boulos, went along as planned this past weekend. The two were wed on November 12. The celebration, held at the Mar-a-Lago club and resort, was as expected, an...

HOLLYWOOD—Back in 2008, Demi Lovato was a fresh-faced Disney star. She has always been a delight from her kids TV show to her platinum-selling music career, via stints on "The X Factor" and the sitcom "Will & Grace." But she’s never fulfilled the promise of a Demi Lovato metal album...until now. The singer’s eighth album, "Holy Fvck," is a...

HOLLYWOOD—The Goo Goo Dolls are currently on tour. They recently performed at the PNC Bank, in Holmdel, New Jersey on August 13. Coincidently, the home of John Rzeznik, who lives in Westfield, New Jersey. The rock band was formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York. The band consists of Johnny Rzeznik, guitarist/vocalist, Robby Takac bassist/vocalist, drummer George Tutuska. Mike Malinin...

HOLLYWOOD—Another "Goodfellas" actor gone. Paul Sorvino, an actor who played gangsters and cops on stage and screen was best known for his roles in projects such as “Goodfellas,” and “Law & Order,” died on July 25 at the age of 83. Sorvino had fallen ill Sunday night while in Jacksonville, Fla. With his wife Dee Dee Sorvino. She took...