“Describing him, people most commonly used the words ‘kind,’ ‘innocent,’ and ‘naïve.’ Although I never met him, he seems to have been outwardly ‘likeable.’ However, as...
HAMILTON JOINS STRANGER THINGS — (Via TV Line) Vecna will never know what hit him. Terminator badass Linda Hamilton has been added to the Season 5...
ROMITA PASSES — (via Deadline) Iconic comic book artist John Romita Sr. known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man and for co-creating such characters as...
A GLASS OF GOSSIP ?— In the 90’s, two journalists really ruled the gossip-roost at the New York Daily News – of course along with the...
MAISEL ENDS — In a season of major, major finales, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel ended with just a stunningly good episode that tied up most of...
SO LONG, FAREWELL — I’ve been a TV-guy for decades; from Mary Tyler Moore; MASH; The X-Files and Seinfeld on down; I’ve seen great shows fall low with...
Broadway-journeyman Donnie Kehr will perform exclusively his current album Beautiful Strange (ROB/Jazzheads) this weekend at The Cutting Room in NYC. Max Sangerman from Broadway’s Beautiful Noise...
FAMILY’S A BITCH-THE END OF SUCCESSION — Sunday’s finale of Succession (HBO) was a mixed bag. I’ll be honest: At first I thought the finale was...
TINA TURNER — Talk about a voice of a generation … my generation for sure. I think one of the first records I ever listened too...
GABRIEL’S GOLD — I first met Peter Gabriel eons ago at a Prince’s Trust event in London. He was sitting with the actress Rosanna Arquette, and...
CLAPTON’S 32 — 32 years ago (1992) Eric Clapton released 24 Nights which chronicled his stay at London’s Royal Albert Hall. With a terrific band, featuring...
Renowned rock & soul guitarist John Oates (Hall & Oates) and Monkees star Micky Dolenz are the latest musical icons to join legendary rock and roll...
TAILGATE PARTY — Sunday’s Succession was another sensational epic. Written by creator Jesse Armstrong, it had more dialogue, I think, than any other episode so far....
AFFLECK’S AIR — I’ve always enjoyed Ben Affleck’s work. Years ago, at a premiere for then-girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow’s excellent Sliding Doors movie, I somehow ended up...
TED LASSO — This week’s Ted Lasso opened with Ted and his son Henry and Ted seemingly in disbelief that his marriage may be over …...
TAILGATE PARTY — Sunday’s Succession(“Tailgate Party”) was the first of 4 remaining shows till the end of the series and boy, was it a sullen affair....
COSTNER’S KARMA — I’ve always enjoyed Kevin Costner’s work; from 1987’s No Way Out; toField of Dreams; The Untouchables; The Bodyguard; Tin Cup; Bull Durham; Dance...
ROCK & ROLL HALL — Showbiz 411’s Roger Friedman perhaps said it best: You can always count on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to...
SUCCESSION — The new Succession Sunday episode (“Living +”) opened up with a pre-taped, larger than life, Logan Roy (Brian Cox) pitching a new lifestyle plan...
BONNIE RAITT — (Via Ultimate Classic Rock) Bonnie Raitt has postponed her May 2023 tour dates in order to deal with an unspecified “medical situation.” She...
DINO MY DINO — Thursday night at Steve Walter’s Cutting Room was a tribute for the Rascals Dino Dannelli, who passed in December. Dannelli was just...
MEDIA MONDAY MASHUP — It was quite the day for major media Monday. CNN’s Don Lemon was ousted; as was Fox’s Tucker Carlson … and of...
NEW MELLENCAMP — I’ve always loved John Mellencamp; from his early days with Tony DeFries to Farm Aid and his marvelous music. Many call it Heartland...
FOO FOR THOUGHT — (Via Ultimate Classic Rock) Foo Fighterswill release a new album, But Here We Are, on June 2.But Here We Are marks the band’s...
MRS. MAISEL FOREVER — I’ve been a huge fan of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel since it debuted on Amazon in 2017. The creation by Amy Sherman-Palladino...
