Noteworthy charity galas and Hollywood events

The John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Odyssey Ball put some mighty big men in the spotlight. The Duke’s son Patrick Wayne is 6-foot-2-inches, and he stood next to the event’s ... Continue Reading →

Production Update: Chicago shows from producer Dick Wolf

Chicago is the new headquarters for great dramatic productions from producer Dick Wolf. His successful Law & Order shows were based in New York City and were a hallmark of NBC ... Continue Reading →

Production Update: HBO’s Big Little Lies with powerhouse cast set in Monterey, California

Big Little Lies is a deliciously intriguing seven-part series on HBO with a powerhouse cast. It stars Oscar winners Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, along with Shailene Woodley, ... Continue Reading →

No Oscar kerfuffle at Hollywood soiree hosted by Grand Duchess of Hospitality

Leave it to Hollywood’s Grand Duchess of Hospitality, the darling Doris Bergman for putting La La Land’s Oscar-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul in the spotlight before ... Continue Reading →

LA Theater Scene February & March, shows & reviews

Los Angeles area theaters are filled with fantastic shows to launch 2017. Review: CIRCUS 1903 The Golden Age of Circus is flawlessness at creating a glimpse of “the most amazing ... Continue Reading →

The Voice returns for Season 12 on NBC

The Voice, the three-time Emmy-winning talent show, returns for Season 12, February 27 on NBC. Showcasing great singers is the simple gimmick that has sustained this show since its ... Continue Reading →

“24: Legacy” gives cool star Corey Hawkins an uber-bad day

The launch of “24: Legacy,” the next evolution of the Fox TV series “24,” has been awesome with its nod to diversity thanks to the introduction of super-cool star Corey ... Continue Reading →

Vanessa Hudgens, funny & spunky star of NBC’s Powerless

Powerless is the first comedy series set in the universe of DC Comics, the home of Superman, Batman, the Justice League, etc. But this is not an action-adventure with those super characters. ... Continue Reading →