Genesis Awards: Laughter, Tears–and a Terrific Terrier
Just as he did in the Academy Award-winning “The Artist,” canine star Uggie nearly stole the show at the 26th Genesis Awards, presented by the Humane Society of the United States. The 22 winners were announced Saturday, March 24, at a ceremony at The Beverly Hilton. The Genesis Awards honor the news and entertainment media’s work in raising public awareness of animal issues and confronting cruelty. The majority of the categories...
Zou Bisou Bisou! Things We Just Learned about Mad Men
The two-hour premiere of the long awaited fifth season of “Mad Men” was a huge education. First, it answered the big question: did Megan actually get married to Don in the 17 months that have passed since the dapper Mr. Draper unexpectedly proposed to her in the cliffhanger season four finale? Oh, yeah, they did. And from the looks of it, it appears to be a relationship based upon truth– as it is revealed that Megan...
It Isn’t Just the Luck of the Irish, It’s the Beauty, the History and the Hospitality
They say that Irish eyes are smiling, and so are those of people from other cultures who have the opportunity to visit the beautiful Emerald Isle. The St. Patrick’s Day season is the perfect time to take a look at planning a visit. And for us, well, we’re excited about a return trip after an incredible week-long journey through Northern Ireland. We arrived in Belfast on an overnight Continental Airlines flight from Newark...
From Despair to Elation: A Love Triangle in The Deep Blue Sea
You might call it the anti-“Hunger Games.” Opening on March 23 in New York and Los Angeles, ” The Deep Blue Sea ” is set in England in the torn and tattered aftermath of World War II, and stars Rachel Weisz as a woman trapped in a loveless marriage to a judge, but who finds passion with a former fighter pilot. The film is directed by Terence Davies and adapted by him from a 1952 play by Terence Ratigan,...
Getting in the St. Patrick’s Spirit with Fergie, Josh and Voli
There’s nothing like a specialty green drink to get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, especially when a gorgeous woman in green has the cocktail named after her. The Fergusons were flowing at Beverly Hills’ Confidential Lounge Saturday night with the spotlight on their creator, Stacy Ferguson, a.k.a. Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas. All dressed in green and with a coveted accessory on her arm – husband...