10 Questions We Want Answered in the ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ Premiere
Fans of Shonda Rimes and her three hit ABC series have reason to celebrate. “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal” return tonight from their mid-season hiatus! #TGIT It’s been...
View ArticleShowbiz Analysis with Celebrity Chef Chris Santos
Celebrity chef and popular restauranteur Chris Santos seems to have the magic touch when it comes to creating successful dining destinations and memorable food. And the man behind New York City’s The...
View ArticleJohn Fugelsang on His New Radio Show: ‘Like NPR with a Demented Sense of Humor’
Actor and comedian John Fugelsang has had an incredibly diverse career. After getting his television start as a host on VH1–where he interviewed rock greats like George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and...
View ArticleShowbiz Analysis with QVC Host David Venable
David Venable admits that, when it comes to employment, he’s got “the greatest job in the world.” The host of QVC’s hit show In The Kitchen with David recently joined me for my podcast Whine At 9 to...
View ArticleWhat I Learned About My Family From Parenthood’s Braverman Family
I turned 35 this month, and it was only this past week that my mother told me why one part of our extended family hasn’t spoken to us for nearly 30 years. As you might expect, the reason is some...
View ArticlePerformer and Entrepreneur Jimmy Osmond, the Ninth Possum, On Getting Healthy...
I thought I “knew” Jimmy Osmond—at least a little bit. After all, I grew up watching him and his multitalented family dance and sing their way to entertainment icon status. Since then, Jimmy has had...
View ArticleJames Middleton: It’s Sometimes ‘Frustrating’ Being Kate’s Brother
In an interview with the magazine The Young Director, James Middleton has opened up about what it’s like to be the brother of one of the most famous women in the world, admitting that “[I]t does get...
View ArticleShowbiz Analysis with Kitten Bowl II Host and Animal Advocate Beth Stern
Every week, model and author Beth Stern works and volunteers on behalf of shelter animals. In between caring for her own menagerie of pets, fostering kittens, and raising money and awareness for animal...
View ArticleGo (Ground) Hog Wild! It’s Groundhog Day
On Feb. 2, America’s most famous rodent will emerge from his long winter’s nap to tell us if spring is around the corner—or not. Pennsylvania’s iconic Punxsutawney Phil, or one of his progeny, has been...
View ArticleWhy Nationwide’s Sad Super Bowl Ad Was a Winner
The author has no affiliation with Nationwide Insurance or the agency behind their Super Bowl ad. The majority opinion, including those of advertising experts and news anchors, seems to be that...
View ArticlePeek Inside the New PBS Series ‘Earth: A New Wild’ with Host M. Sanjayan
On Feb. 4, PBS will air a new groundbreaking docu-series EARTH: A New Wild. Host Dr. M. Sanjayan, a conservation scientist with Conservation International and Emmy-nominated television news...
View ArticleExclusive Clip: Keanu Reeves Talks About the Fighting in John Wick
It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen an action-revenge-thriller as wild and unhinged as Chad Stahelski’s John Wick. Starring Keanu Reeves, the film completely embraces its concept, pumps the...
View ArticleHarper Lee Publishing ‘Go Set a Watchman,’ Her First Novel in 55 Years
Harper Lee is publishing a new novel. The news sent shock waves across the Internet. Almost instantly, Harper Lee, “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Go Set a Watchman,” the title of the upcoming book, all...
View ArticleShowbiz Analysis with ‘Downton Abbey’ Historian Alastair Bruce
Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey has fascinated audiences for five seasons. The success of the acclaimed historical drama isn’t surprising given the stories of its complicated characters and the historical...
View ArticlePrince Charles Almost Jilted Princess Diana at the Altar, Claims New Book
The union of Prince Charles and Princess Diana was never a match made in heaven, as its unhappy end and bitter revelations about affairs on both sides made clear. But a new biography of the Prince of...
View ArticleConnie Chats with Gregory Harrison
Gregory Harrison has been acting for some 40-odd years and fans may remember him from the sci-fi cult classic Logan’s Run, but most will recognize him from his days on Trapper John, MD. I got a...
View ArticleExclusive Clip: Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Curious George
Who doesn’t love Curious George? The diminutive monkey and his human caretaker (the Man with the Yellow Hat) has been delighting children and their parents for decades and the animated series, which...
View ArticlePerrey Reeves: Yoga and Healthy Eating Help Her Flourish and Thrive
Considering that the television wasn’t a permissible form of entertainment in her East Coast home as a child, Perrey Reeves has made fast friends with screens both big and small. Her parents...
View ArticleTLC’s Cake Boss Shares a Valentine’s Day Treat
Whether you sugarcoat it or not, Valentine’s Day just might be the sweetest holiday. So I was thrilled when Buddy Valastro, star of TLC’s Cake Boss, owner of Carlo’s Bakery and the Venetian Las Vegas...
View ArticleShowbiz Analysis with Survivor Founding Member Jim Peterik
Musician, songwriter, and Grammy winner Jim Peterik is the force behind some of rock’s most memorable songs, including Rocky III anthem ‘Eye of the Tiger’ and The Ides of March’s enduring song...
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