Celebrity
Exclusive: Friars Club Shuts Down, Citing Huge Flood in Historic HQ, But Insolvency and Lawsuits Could Be Reasons
I didn't think I'd have another Friars Club story so soon, but the end-- for now -- has come.
The Friars Club has suspended all...
Crime
Friars Club Gets First Mention Ever in Gangland News for Becoming Midtown Mob Clubhouse
The Friars Club used to have the distinction of being an exclusive, fun place for famous comedians and actors like Frank Sinatra, Joan Rivers,...
Theater
Sting’s Big Night in Hollywood: “The Last Ship” Sets Sail in Triumphant Return, Rebuilt and Seaworthy
There was always a problem with Sting's Broadway musical, "The Last Ship." Even though the music was par excellence, the songs beyond deliciously hummable,...
Celebrity
Quentin Tarantino on the Magic of Screenwriting: “I do believe screenplays are meant to be read. Maybe in my case to a fault”
Once Upon A Time …at Tuesday night’s “Final Draft” Awards on the Paramount lot, Quentin Tarantino reigned supreme. He was presented with the Final...
awards
The Empire Strikes Back: Grammy Female Execs, Grammy Former CEO All Take on Ousted Deborah Dugan Before She Takes Her War to “GMA”
This has really gotten out of hand. Deborah Dugan, ousted head of the Recording Academy, is appearing on "Good Morning America" Thursday morning in...
Movies
Review: The Only Audience for Hollywood Narrow “Shocker” “The Assistant” Might Be Harvey Weinstein’s Jury
I don't know who Kitty Green is, but she's made a little docudrama called "The Assistant" that is supposed to shock Hollywood and everyone...
Business
Confirmed: Ousted Grammy Chief Deborah Dugan Demanded $22 Million to Leave Before She Was Put on Administrative Leave
Ousted Grammy chief Deborah Dugan wanted $22 million to leave her post as head of the Recording Academy. She and her lawyer made the...
Music
Grammy Lawsuit Update: (Exclusive) No Lawsuit This Week as Recording Academy Employee Waits for Investigations
Here's an update in the saga going on at the Grammys and the Recording Academy:
Claudine Little, the executive assistant to ousted NARAS chief Deborah...