TV Producer And Writer Norman Lear Dead At 101
HOLLYWOOD—Television producer and writer Norman Lear, known for TV hits from the 1970s that include “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons,” “Maude” and “Sanford and Son” died at the age of 101 at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday, December 5. Lear died from natural causes. The writer and producer was born in New Haven, Connecticut.
He attended Emerson College...
“Survivor 45” Recap: ‘How Am I The Mobster?’
HOLLYWOOD—Is this the week that a member of the Reba four gets a taste of their own medicine on season 45 of “Survivor?” Time would tell with this week’s episode, ‘How Am I The Mobster’ witnessed a clash of clashes between Jake and Drew. Drew has been quite arrogant as of late and it reared its ugly head this...
The Thomas And Hope Affair On “Bold And Beautiful!”
HOLLYWOOD—There is a narrative on “The Bold and the Beautiful” that has been bothering me for weeks now. I think most viewers can pinpoint where I am going with this one because it involves Thomas and Hope. The fact that these two are in a relationship at all is semi-odd. It is like the Hope Logan audiences have known...
Claire Grace’s Agenda Unfolds On “Young And Restless”!
HOLLYWOOD—At first if you thought Nikki Newman’s new assistant, Claire Grace, was just a nice person on “The Young and the Restless,” oh, you are so wrong. Why? The curtain was lifted last week, and the devious assistant’s agenda is starting to unfold with some nefarious results. I did expect Nikki to be a bit smarter than to fall...
“Survivor 45” Recap: ‘Sword Of Damocles’
HOLLYWOOD—I did enjoy last week’s episode of “Survivor 45,” but if there is anything I hate it is a steamroll, and it is starting to feel like that right now. This week’s episode, based on the title alone screamed that that line came from Drew of all people. Kendra was reeling, and I mean reeling from the blindside she...
“The Oval” Recap: ‘Gone In A Second’
HOLLYWOOD—If there was a moment ever that The Highest was scared it would be this week’s episode of “The Oval.” Why? Well Diakhan’s admission about Jason being the son of the President of the United States left members of the cult rattled in this week’s episode, ‘Gone in a Second.’ He tempted Jason, but the First Son is much...
Ned Regains His Memory On “General Hospital”!
HOLLYWOOD—I really cannot believe how bad the writers are on the ABC soap “General Hospital.” I mean if you have a big secret reveal and the person who has kept that secret is not held to the fire for their actions, it defeats the purpose. This is precisely what is unfolding right now for Nina Reeves. The writers are...
“Survivor 45” Recap: ‘Following A Dead Horse To Water’
HOLLYWOOD—Katurah made a big move during last week’s episode on “Survivor” and all I could think was whether her move would have ramifications for everyone back at Belo. Well, we found out pretty soon on this week’s episode, ‘Following A Dead Horse to Water.’ Drew is still arrogant as ever, and many expected Kaleb to go out and it...
“The Oval” Recap: ‘Something To Hide’
HOLLYWOOD—Last week Tyler Perry did deliver a surprise to audiences with Hunter walking in on Victoria in bed with Eli on “The Oval.” Yeah, I was dying trying to figure out how the follow-up would play out as this week’s episode, ‘Something to Hide’ witnessed some terrible writing, as Victoria tried to distract Hunter, as Eli fled the room...
“SZA” Dominates Grammy Nominations
HOLLYWOOD—I guess we can say let’s get ready for awards season?! The nominees for the 2024 Grammy Awards were announced on Friday, November 10. There were some names that were expected, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Ice Spice to name a few, but it was artist SZA who dominated with a total of nine nominations including Album of the...