Celebrity
Happy Birthday Woody Allen: Flashback to My 2014 Interview Talking Classic Films and Malted Milk Shakes
Since Woody Allen turns 86 today, I thought I'd republish it. Woody remains my favorite all time filmmaker. Since this article he made Rifkin's...
Celebrity
CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo Indefinitely Amid Scandal Surrounding Brother Ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo
CNN has put Chris Cuomo on indefinite suspension amid the scandals surrounding his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Here's the company statement:...
Music
Mariah Carey’s Perennial Holiday Hit Vanquished by 63 Year Old Brenda Lee Song “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
A while ago, Mariah Carey crowned herself Queen of Christmas. This was based on the perennial sales of her 25 year old hit, "All...
Movies
Steven Spielberg and “West Side Story” Join the Oscar Race in the Lead, Upsetting All the Prognosticators
So: Steven Spielberg's version of "West Side Story" is a year late because of the pandemic. Screened today and last night, "WSS" joins the...
Movies
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “Lost Daughter” Sweeps Gotham Independent Film Awards, “Flee” is Best Documentary
The only place to be on Monday night in New York was at 55 Wall Street where the independent film Gotham Awards went off...
Music
Overnight: Tony Bennett-Lady Gaga Spikes High Ratings, Sends Album to Top of Charts
What a night for TonyBennett!
His special, "One Last Time," with Lady Gaga, was the highest rated network non sports show on Sunday night. The...
Business
UPDATED Adele Loses Her Grip on Streaming: Taylor Swift Retakes Number 1 on Spotify, Singles Spotty on Apple Music
The Adele "30" fervor is over.
I told you on Friday that sales for Adele's "30" were down 75% from her "25" in 2015. That's...
Movies
Review: Ben Affleck Gives An Affecting Performance in George Clooney’s “The Tender Bar,” the Perfect Movie for Streaming
I was a little surprised to see an Academy DVD of George Clooney's "The Tender Bar" arrive over the weekend. Even though it was...