Celebrity
No Thanks, Chet Hanks: When Bad Children Happen to Good Parents, In This Case Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
I've been reluctant to comment on Chet Hanks. He's the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, actually lovely people.
Chet has posted two videos...
Television
HBO’s Media Darling Series, “The White Lotus,” Heads to Finale with Critics Raves But Middling Ratings
The media loves HBO's "The White Lotus." It's become the top topic among media writers and on the TwitterVerse, a clubhouse for people who...
Music
A Cool Indie Record Company Marks 35 Years: Chesky Records Celebrates with Jazz, Classical, Folk, Pop Collection
The best indie record company is right here in New York, thriving after 35 years. Next Friday brothers David and Norman Chesky will celebrate...
Theater
Broadway: Beanie Feldstein Chosen for First Ever Revival of “Funny Girl” Since Streisand Launched it In 1964
Barbra Streisand burst onto the scene in 1964 with "Funny Girl" and everything changed. Her career took off like a rocket. No Tony wins...
Celebrity
TV: “Jeopardy!” EP Appoints Himself Permanent Host, Anthony Mason Dissed by CBS News in Favor of Former NFL Player
Two big doings in TV today:
CBS Morning News anchor and brilliant journalist Anthony Mason got dissed by CBS News this morning. They've ousted him...
Music
Very “Smooth”: Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas Will Debut Their New Single “Move” at Clive Davis’s Mega Central Park Concert
Here's what we call marketing:
Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas won't just be performing their 2000 hit, "Smooth," at Clive Davis's mega Central Park concert.
They'll...
Celebrity
“Respect” Director on Cutting Aretha Franklin’s Famed Backup Singer Cissy Houston from Movie: “That is part of artistic license”
One of the biggest mistakes in the forthcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, "Respect," is the cutting of her most famous back up singer.
Cissy Houston, leader...
Television
Bad News: LeVar Burton’s Much Ballyhooed “Jeopardy!” Stint Scored Lowest Ratings of All, Dropped 6%
LeVar Burton's much anticipated guest hosting sting on "Jeopardy!" was a bust.
Burton scored the lowest ratings of the year, and lowest of all guest...