RASCALS AT SONY HALL — The Rascals long-awaited return to NYC proved to be a sensational evening of music. Their 16-song set, backed up by a...
SAM RUBIN — KTLA’s Sam Rubin passed on Friday. I first met Sam in 1986 while introducing a new artist around the LA scene, Sam immediately...
COUGAR HEAT — (Via Ultimate Classic Rock) John Mellencamp has a clear message to fans planning to attend his shows: behave or just stay home.The Rock & Roll Hall of...
Kjersti Long (David Kaptein) GO LONG —- We’ve spoken before of 17-year-old Kjersti Long – on Origin Entertainment/ModSquad (ADA) Records. Her latest single “Sad Song” has...
RINGO’S COUNTRY — (Via Forbes) Ringo Starr had a very busy 2023. He released a new EP, toured, and even reunited with Paul McCartney to produce...
Micky Dolenz and band onstage (photo by Tyrone Biljan) DOLENZ AT THE TROUBADOUR — Doug Weston’s Troubadour club in LA is a most storied venue. Back...
THE AIRWAVES ARE ALIVE —- Two major TV-moments happened in the last two weeks: NBC’s Chuck Scarborough celebrated his 50th year at the network and CBS’...
OSCARS –— Jimmy Kimmel, back for his fourth hosting gig, did an admirable job. Some of the jokes were definitely not funny, but his tribute and support...
NEW KIDS — (Via American Songwriter) ’80s babies, rejoice. Not only are New Kids on the Block returning to the tour circuit this year, the boy-band...
DAREDEVIL RETURNS — (Via The Direct) One of Marvel Studios’ most anticipated Disney+ shows has also been its most confusing, leading fans to question if Daredevil:...
TRUMAN’S SWANS — I only know Ryan Murphy by reputation. He’s been the flavor-of-Hollywood for quite some time now; yet a devil-may-care attitude persists in his...
MORE MURDER — (Via Deadline) Sophie Ellis-Bextor is gearing up to tour around North America for the first time and adding more cities for fans to...
WE ARE THE WORLD DOC ON NETFLIX — I just watched the Netflix doc on the 1985’s We Are The World record and session and enjoyed...
FANTASTIC FOUR SET — Marvel announced Wednesday morning the cast for their coming Fantastic Four movie. Actually, there were three before, but not 100% Marvel. As...
LULU’S BOWIE — (Via Ultimate Classic Rock) Scottish singer Lulu recalled the time David Bowie said they’d make a hit single together – and proved himself...
FAB FEST — This weekend was the 50th anniversary of Mark Lapidos’ Beatlefest; this year held at JFK (at The TWA Hotel) where the Fabs landed...
JACK McCOY HAS LEFT THE BUILDING — After 404 episodes, Sam Waterston is leaving Law & Order as DA John ‘Jack’ McCoy. Tony Goldwyn, of all...
BOOK IT ELTON — (Via Billboard) Elton John isn’t quite ready to take his final bow. The singer who retired from touring last year when he...
EMMYS — I though Monday’s Emmy’s were exceptionally well done. The show moved swiftly and host Anthony Anderson was good, although the bit with his mother became...
Opening photo Billy Crudup SHALES PASSES — I’d have a hard time coming up with a list of writers I consistently follow (Rex Reed; Matt Rousch;...
GLOBES– Comedian Jerrod Carmichael hosted the 80th Annual Golden Globes Awards and his monologue was so raciest and biased – even blasting the Beverly Hilton where...
MYSTERIOUS MAESTRO — I was very excited to see Bradley Cooper’s Maestro; Rex Reed picked it as his #1 movie of the year, but I must admit, I found...
HOME ALONE AGAIN — I’m still recovering from a injury at home, so I spent the majority of the holiday week watching TV – what else?...
MONARCH’S STRANGER THINGS — I watch a good number of shows on Apple +TV, Slow Dogs; The Morning Show; and For All Mankind, and for the...
BARAK AND MICHELLE LEAVING IT BEHIND — I watched Netflix’s Leave The World Behind the other night and though the story was somewhat bewildering, the actors...
