Movies
“Silver Linings Playbook” Meets Joe Biden
"Silver Linings Playbook" writer-director David O. Russell missed the Writers Guild panel in Hollywood last night for a good reason. He was in Washington,...
Politics
Ed Koch Exit Interview with the New York Times (Video): “I Was Never Going to Retire”
Ed Koch gave this interview to the New York Times in 2007, to be played upon his death. Surprise! He's left a documentary and...
Empire State of Mind
Ed Koch Goes Out with a Bang, A Documentary, and One Last Email
Ed Koch died this morning, he was 88 years old. I have the honor of getting one of his last, contentious emails. He sent...
Movies
“Koch” Premiere Will Be a Reunion of Every New York Politician Living (and Dead)
This is going to be wild. I never write about movie premieres before they happen. But the one set for next week for "Koch,"...
Celebrity
Give Beyonce a Break: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Also Had Recorded Help for Inauguration
Beyonce is getting dragged over the coals for singing with a guide track at the Inaugural swearing in. But listen, kids, she was not...
Celebrity
Obama Inauguration Heavy Hitters AWOL: No Bruce, Aretha, Barbra or Bon Jovi
Where have all the superstars gone? In 2009, the Obama inauguration was so filled with A listers they caused gridlock. Aretha Franklin and her...
Movies
Mark Ruffalo, Natalie Merchant Will Lead Fracking Protest in Albany on Wednesday
The Incredible Hulk and the leader of 10,000 Maniacs are getting together to protest fracking. Actor Mark Ruffalo and singer Natalie Merchant are leading...
Politics
The Real Story of Kathleen McFarland Is Much Better Than The New Scandal
Kathleen "KT" McFarland's real story is much more interesting than the one Bob Woodward dug up about her, General Petraeus and Roger Ailes. Two...