Books
Great, Great Novelist and Writer Philip Roth is Dead at Age 85, End of An Era in Modern Literature
Stunning: Philip Roth is dead at age 85. Saul Bellow, Bernard Malamud, Joseph Heller, Kurt Vonnegut, John Updike, Norman Mailer. It's sort of incredible,...
Television
“Roseanne” MAGA Lesson: The Government Will Bail You Out, So Just Wait if You’re in Trouble
Roseanne needs knee surgery but can't afford it. Right away we wonder, she's over 65, has Medicare, maybe Medicaid-- aren't the Conners on Obamacare?
But...
Music
Royal Wedding Song “Stand by Me” Was a Surprise to Famed Composer Mike Stoller: “I didn’t think it would be the ONLY song”
A couple of days before the royal wedding, famed pop music composer Mike Stoller received a call from his office.
He told me, "We heard...
Television
“American Idol” Finale Loses First Hour to “The Voice” But Wins Second Hour to No Competition
It's a sketchy win for "American Idol"'s first finale on ABC.
"Idol" lost its first of two hours to "The Voice" by a nose. The...
Celebrity
Royals (Like Others Their Age) Choose Music from the 60s for Wedding Reception Instead of Own Generation’s Soundtrack
What's happened to the culture of 'young people' aka thirtysomethings?
There's an old saw that your favorite music is cemented in high school, from ages...
Celebrity
Rose McGowan’s Cable Show Returns to Lower Ratings: Her Rallying Cry Isn’t Attracting Audiences
Rose McGowan is "brave," as the title of her book reminds us. She's become an activist leading the MeToo Movement and Times Up. Her...
Television
Soap Opera Ratings Shocker: “General Hospital” Drops to 4th Place After Jettisoning Veterans Genie Francis, Kin Shriner
I told you in the last several months that "General Hospital" ignited mutiny among its viewers by dropping 40 year veterans Genie Francis and...
Movies
Review: “Book Club” with Superstar Cast (Fonda, Keaton, Bergen) Scores Its Own Marvel-ous Universe
“Book Club” is over the top appealing, and completely charming with four powerhouse actresses that just get everything right. The out of touch naysayers...