Television

“Survivor: Ghost Island” Losing Steam

HOLLYWOOD—The start of the current season of “Survivor,” coined ‘Ghost Island’ was some of the best that I have seen in years, however, after the merge things have taken a drastic turn for pure boredom. The excitement I had for this season has waned as a result of players not really wanting to play the game. I mean the...

“Iron Chef Gauntlet” Crowns No Winner!

HOLLYWOOD—To say that I was thrown for a loop by the second season finale of the Food Network hit “Iron Chef Gauntlet” would be a major understatement. I’ve told this to tons of people, “Iron Chef America” was instrumental in helping me perfect my skills in the kitchen. However, “The Next Iron Chef” is responsible for giving me the...

“HAHN” Recap: ‘The Right Cocktail’

HOLLYWOOD—Last week Candace learned a valuable lesson on Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots:” drugging someone can actually kill them. This week’s episode, ‘The Right Cocktail’ saw Candace in panic mode realizing that Oscar went into shock. That opened the door for Leslie, the guy who is working with Rocky and the secret lover of Officer Justin...

“The Resident” Season Finale!

HOLLYWOOD—I cannot believe the two breakout shows of the 2017/2018 TV season happened to be medical dramas, but wow, did these shows take the medical arena in an unexpected direction. Why? I adore ABC’s “The Good Doctor” because its concept is so original, but right now I have been the biggest advocate for the FOX series “The Resident.” Why?...

2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards

HOLLYWOOD—The contenders for the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards were announced on May 3 and leading all contenders was the blockbuster hit “Black Panther” with seven nominations including Best Movie. Followed close behind was the Netflix series “Stranger Things” which picked up six nominations including Best Show. For the second consecutive year, the ceremony has ensured to have gender...

Theresa Donovan Returns To “Days!”

HOLLYWOOD—There is a reason that the NBC soap “Days of Our Lives” won the Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Drama Series: the soap is striking hot with a bevy of storylines. The entire Andre DiMera murder mystery has finally culminated with the true culprit: Abigail Deveraux being unveiled to the residents of Salem. Now, some of you might be...

Liam And Hope Are Engaged On “B&B!”

HOLLYWOOD—Its May sweeps and as a result you all get a special column this week on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” It looks like Bill’s scheming ways are turning in his favor, as the relationship between Steffy Forrester and Liam Spencer is kaput. After Wyatt revealed what he ‘thought’ was taking place, Liam severed ties with the woman that...

Abbott Family Drama On “Y&R!”

HOLLYWOOD—All I can say is that I’m stunned “Young and Restless” fans. I said the addition of Michael Mealor in the role of Kyle Abbott has been a welcome change for the character on the soap. It seemed for years the writers just didn’t know what the hell to do with this character, but Mealor has certainly made him...

“HAHN” Recap: ‘In His Eyes’

HOLLYWOOD—Last week’s episode of Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots” ended on a major cliffhanger with Wyatt slapping his mother and cracking a bottle over his father’s head. This week’s episode, ‘In His Eyes’ saw the culmination of that battle with Wyatt wanting to kill his father, and Jim egging him on. It’s hard to fathom Wyatt...

Bill Spencer Schemes On “B&B!”

HOLLYWOOD—As much as you’d like to believe redemption is possible for some of your favorite characters in the soap world, sometimes hope is impossible. Just take a look at Bill Spencer on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” I seriously thought that bullet in Bill’s back would give him a bit of perception, but if anything it only made him...