An All-Star Rousing Tribute to Bruce Springsteen Rocks PBS
Dec05

An All-Star Rousing Tribute to Bruce Springsteen Rocks PBS

Bruce Springsteen fans will devour every second of the two hour and 12 minute tribute to him recorded at the 2013 MusiCares person of the year benefit and airing as part of the PBS Arts Fall Festival. From the opening introduction by fellow New Jersey native Jon Stewart to Neil Young’s punk rock version of “Born in the USA” to Elton John’s heartfelt “Streets of Philadelphia” to the climactic performance by the Boss himself leading the...

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Getting the Goods on ‘Girfriends’ Guide,’ Bravo’s First Original Scripted Series
Dec02

Getting the Goods on ‘Girfriends’ Guide,’ Bravo’s First Original Scripted Series

In the past decade or so on cable television, Bravo has launched many popular shows that have become part of the pop-culture zeitgeist, from “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” to the “Real Housewives” franchise to “Inside the Actors’ Studio,” “Top Chef” and “Watch What Happens Live!” Yet one thing it has never done is aired its own original scripted series, until now, with tonight’s premiere of “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce.” The new...

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Breaking the Code: Benedict Cumberbatch Shines in ‘The Imitation Game’
Dec01

Breaking the Code: Benedict Cumberbatch Shines in ‘The Imitation Game’

Opening in just four New York and Los Angeles theaters over the Thanksgiving weekend to extremely strong box office, “The Imitation Game” is clearly making its mark as a Best Picture contender. Set mainly during World War II, but going back in time to the 1930s and forward into the 1950s, the film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the genius mathematician Alan Turing working to break a secret Nazi communications code called Enigma for...

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Another High Note for Quincy Jones as He’s Honored by Maybach Icons
Nov25

Another High Note for Quincy Jones as He’s Honored by Maybach Icons

Keeping up with Quincy Jones requires a lot of stamina and now, a set of handcrafted leather luggage and eyewear that bears his name. The legendary music, film and television producer was fêted Saturday night by Maybach – Icons of Luxury as the company honored him as their 2014 Icon of the Year and unveiled its Quincy Jones Icon Collection. The exclusive event was held at a private home in the hills above Sunset Plaza and featured a...

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Hallmark Hall of Fame’s ‘One Christmas Eve’ Premiere Event
Nov24

Hallmark Hall of Fame’s ‘One Christmas Eve’ Premiere Event

What better way to kick off the holiday season than a festive premiere event for Hallmark Hall of Fame’s comedy “One Christmas Eve,” which stars Anne Heche, Kevin Daniels, Carlos Gomez and Brian Tee in a holiday caper with the tagline “Chaos is coming to town.” Held on November 18 at West Hollywood’s Fig & Olive restaurant, the cast took to the red carpet along with canine stars of the film – beagle puppies that are an integral...

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