John Legend Gives it All During Century City Concert
Jul24

John Legend Gives it All During Century City Concert

John Legend mesmerized the crowd at Westfield Century City during his Saturday night performance The atrium at Westfield Century City was alive with the sound of music as John Legend took the stage for a special performance on Saturday night. The EGOT winner, one of only 18 performers who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award, sat at the piano before a rapt audience at the shopping center. Among them were his wife Chrissy...

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‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ Top Primetime Emmy Nominations
Jul12

‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ Top Primetime Emmy Nominations

Due to the entertainment industry’s labor unrest, it isn’t clear if the Emmy Awards will take place as scheduled on September 18, but it is clear that HBO’s fourth and final season of “Succession” succeeded with 27 Emmy nominations, more than any other show. HBO also scored the number two and three nominations leaders, with “The Last of Us” garnering 24 nods and “The White Lotus” racking up 23. Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” was next with...

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Hugh Grant Red Carpet Interview: Hilarious or Snooty?
Mar14

Hugh Grant Red Carpet Interview: Hilarious or Snooty?

Oscar red carpet “reporter” Ashley Graham with presenter Hugh Grant The fallout over the Hugh Grant – Ashley Graham Oscar red carpet interview is still raging and to paraphrase what Dave Grohl sings, “I’ve got a confession to make… and I’m no fool.” I interviewed Hugh Grant on a red carpet for Entertainment Weekly and he was absolutely delightful while displaying a very droll, British sense of humor. But then again, I was...

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It’s an ‘Everything Everywhere’ Sweep at the Oscars!
Mar13

It’s an ‘Everything Everywhere’ Sweep at the Oscars!

All of the signposts along the way led to the incredible achievements of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” at the 95th Oscars. The independent film scored seven out of its 11 nominations: best picture, best directors for Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan, who also won the golden statue for their original screenplay. The film’s Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis took three of the four marquee acting prizes–whose...

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A Clean Sweep of the Major Guild Awards for ‘Everything Everywhere’ with WGA Win
Mar06

A Clean Sweep of the Major Guild Awards for ‘Everything Everywhere’ with WGA Win

What is the best original screenplay of the year? Members of the Writers Guild of America have voted and it is Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s script for award-season juggernaut Everything Everywhere All at Once. The adapted screenplay trophy at the WGA Awards went to Sarah Polley’s screenplay for Women Talking. The awards were handed out at concurrent ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York City Sunday, hosted by Janelle James and...

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