Celebrity
The Great Paul Simon Sidelined by “Chronic, Intense Back Pain” Requiring Minor Surgery, Cancels Two Shows in Philadelphia
I feel so bad for Paul Simon.
The masterful singer songwriter, age 83, has been felled by back pain. He says it's unmanageable, so he's...
Music
Dionne Warwick, Only 84, Takes a Victory Lap at the Apollo with Songs, Stories, Laughs, and That Voice
Dionne Warwick is only 84, kids.
At the Apollo last night, the sold out audience kept murmuring "She's 85," "She's 86."
Let's not push it. At...
Celebrity
Box Office: Brad Pitt’s Apple Movie “F1” Gets a Flat Tire with $15 Mil Friday, Heads Toward $55 Mil Finish Line (Trailer)
I don't know why but the trades are all excited that Apple is having its biggest opening ever with "F1."
That's nice, but the Brad...
Business
Benson Boone’s Sophomore Album, “American Heart,” A Colossal Sales Disappointment with Just 60,000 Sold Including Streaming
As I predicted, Benson Boone's sophomore album is a terrible flop.
"American Heart" sold just 60,000 copies in its debut. Half of those came from...
Business
“F1” Race Car Movie Crashes and Burns with $7 Mil Thursday, Looking at $40-$50 Mil Weekend with $200 Mil Budget
Sad to say, I told you so.
"F1" is a dud. The race car movie starring Brad Pitt is looking at a $40-$50 Mil weekend.
Last...
Movies
NYTimes Best Movies 21st Century: Four Black Films, No Woody Allen, Spike Lee, Meryl Streep, Almost No Oscar Winners
Very interesting list from the New York Times.
They asked celebrities to name their top 10 films of the 21st century, and compiled a list...
Movies
RIP Lalo Schifrin, Oscar Winning Film Composer of “Mission Impossible” Theme, Plus “Mannix,” “Cool Hand Luke,” Many More Classics
Lalo Schifrin has died at age 93.
Just two weeks ago I wrote about him, and a terrific new documentary about his Oscar winning musical...
Music
“Spirit in the Sky” Singer Norman Greenbaum Makes a Cameo in First Ever Video for Famous One-Off Hit
Want to feel old? Fifty five years after his famous one off hit "Spirit in the Sky," Norman Greenbaum makes a cameo in the...