Television

HOLLYWOOD—Its been close to a month since the last episode of “Revenge.”  The drama returned on Sunday night with episode 13 ‘Union’ to kick off February sweeps and was it an episode to talk about.  The episode opened with a flashback with Emily (Emily VanCamp) as a child reminiscing about fun times with Jack and her father.  Nolan (Gabriel...

LOS ANGELES—On Sunday, February 10 the Recording Academy celebrated a remarkable year in music as the 55th Annual Grammy Awards which were held at theStaplesCenterinLos Angeles.  There was no clear act that was a frontrunner this year compared to Adele’s reign last year as Frank Ocean, Mumford & Sons and Fun. all came into the ceremony with six nominations...

UNITED STATES—There were just so many commercials during the big game, it was almost impossible to keep up with every single one: Budweiser Black Crown, Hyundai, Audi, Oreo, Doritos, Pepsi, etc.  The list goes on and one, but just how effective are these commercials on the consumer.  After seeing an Oreo, Doritos, Audi or Hyundai commercial are we expected...

HOLLYWOOD—If you want to deliver your audience a jolt deliver a surprise they never saw coming.  The writers of “PLL” did just that with episode 18 “Dead to Me” which saw our favorite liars grappling with whether they should attend a final memorial for their beloved BFF Alison.  Spencer (Troian Bellisario), Hanna (Ashley Benson), Emily (Shay Mitchell) and Aria...

SANTA MONICA—Musician/actor Justin Timberlake is having a good start to 2013.  The singer released the single “Suit & Tie” feat. Jay-Z a few weeks ago; it's his first single in several years that achieved stellar results on the charts. The Recording Academy announced on Wednesday, January 30 that Justin will be performing at the 55thAnnual Grammy Awards on Sunday,...

BEVERLY HILLS—Two powerhouse vocalists have been announced as performers for the 85th Annual Academy Awards.  Norah Jones who rose to critical claim with her 2002 debut album “Come Away With Me” earned the singer five Grammy Awards including Record, Song and Album of the Year.   She will perform the song “Everybody Needs a Best Friend” from the comedy “Ted”...

HOLLYWOOD—It was last season’s surprise hit that wowed audiences, but after a rather stellar pilot the musical “Smash” lost its footing. After tweaks in characters and a better rounded direction, the musical is back for its second season. New to the cast this season for multiple episodes is Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson as Veronica Moore, a Tony...

HOLLYWOOD—It was last summer’s surprise hit that came out of nowhere.  The reboot of the 1970s and 80s hit “Dallas” had all the right elements; great casting, wicked dialogue and plot twists that shocked viewers.  “Dallas” returned for season two on Monday with just as much shock value and tongue lashing dialogue one should expect. Viewers were treated to...

HOLLYWOOD—Last week “PLL” fanatics were delivered a fatal blow when Spencer (Troian Bellisario) discovered that her beau, Toby (Keegan Allen) is apart of the “A” team and has been tormenting her and her friends. The aftermath of that discovery was remnant in “Out of the Frying Pan Into the Inferno” which saw Spencer attempting to cover up the secret. The...

HOLLYWOOD—February is here and that can mean only one thing, its sweeps!  That means juicy storylines and surprises are a bound on some of your favorite soaps in the coming month.  For starters “The Young and the Restless” is introducing a new face toGenoaCity. Steve Burton joins the cast as Dylan McAvoy, a former flame from Avery’s (Jessica Collins)...