Thursday, April 23, 2026

Celebrity

James Franco Sells First Novel, Compared to Work of W.E. Sebald

Multi-tasking, multi-hyphenate actor- director-writer-artist-curator-producer-hypnotist James Franco has sold his first novel, to Amazon. The New York Observer got the scoop of the sale, but...

While You Were Away: Madonna, Lady Gaga, Star-less Star Trek and More

Just getting back from the endless vacation? Even today it seemed like the Christmas-New Years truce was still in effect. Well, you missed a...

Van Halen Announces January 5th Event at Greenwich Village Club

Van Halen--getting ready for its February 7th album launch and January 10th concert tour ticket debut for their first tour since 1821--has just announced...

Gayle King, Oprah’s BFF, Ready to take on the Morning

In this week's issue of Parade--and at www.parade.com--yours truly has written the cover story about Gayle King, broadcaster, journalist, mother,and Oprah's BFF. King and...

Justin Bieber’s Beatle Chords, Lady Gaga’s Ping Pong Paddle Mask

Dick Clark's kinda sad Rockin' New Years Eve with Ryan Seacrest was an Interscope special on Saturday night. From Times Square: Lady Gaga was...

Angelina Jolie Bosnia Film: Wesley Clark Says “Absolutely Truthful”

Our LA reporter LEAH SYDNEY taking note in December: With the kudos of a Golden Globe Nomination, Angelina Jolie’s moving new film, “In the...

Joseph Abboud: Men’s Fashion Advice Given While Everyone Eats

Here's the thing about my meeting men's fashion guru Joseph Abboud. While we discussed the vents in suits, two or three button coats, and...

The Best Movies of 2011, And A Few Others

Here are my picks, and there are  more than 10. 1. The Artist--No surprise here. From the moment we saw it in Cannes, it was...