Downton Abbey Season 4, much loved around the world, moving into the modern age

The eagerly awaited Season 4 of Downton Abbey has turned into a ratings blockbuster for PBS’ Sunday schedule.  The popular Masterpiece Classic series is like watching ... Continue Reading →

Enlisted saluting soldiers serving on the home front

The new Fox TV comedy Enlisted starring Geoff Stults is not only a sharply written show about three brothers serving together on an Army post in Florida, it’s also ... Continue Reading →

Night of 100 Stars & Derby Prelude Party

What do Jeff Goldblum, Daniel Baldwin, Bo Derek, Tia Carrere, Richard Dreyfuss, Julianna Margulies and Lou Diamond Phillips have in common — besides being on the ... Continue Reading →

Cameron Diaz’s The Body Book Educates Women on Fitness and Eating Natural Foods

      By David Riess and Karen Jackson   Actress and former model Cameron Diaz (star of the hit movies: There’s Something About Mary, The Mask, ... Continue Reading →

Consumer Electronics Show 2014: A Few Observations

As part of my annual coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show, here are some initial reactions. From all over the world 150,000 people descended into Las Vegas to check ... Continue Reading →

Starz’ Outlander stars Sam Heughan with a tilt in his Kilt

A kilt on a strapping young lad never looked so good as when Sam Heughan, the star of the Starz network much anticipated new series Outlander, took the stage for a Q&A ... Continue Reading →

The Golden Globes event gifting the stars

 Hollywood is a party town especially during awards season. Starting with the Golden Globes, followed by the SAG Awards, Grammys, a bunch of others, and then the biggie–the ... Continue Reading →

Ticketholder Awards 2013

An odd year for LA theatre. Often remarkably exhilarating, but then in comparison sometimes painfully disappointing. Of course, please remember I did not see everything ... Continue Reading →