If you haven’t seen it yet, CBC’s Jian Ghomeshi handled himself brilliantly in the presence of a billigerent, egomaniacal and angry Billy-Bob Thornton yesterday. Ghomeshi was interviewing the “musician” and inadvertently angered Thornton by referring to his acting career, which is obviously how most of us would know him, despite the fact that he apparently thinks of himself as a legendary musical genius. …
If you’re a guy with a lisp, this appears to be your year. …
And if I were, I would first praise Ryan Seacrest for being as smooth as silk and dependably affable. Ben Mulroney, you could only dream of ever coming close to Seacrest’s level of professionalism. …
By now you’re aware that actress Natasha Richardson has died after what seemed to be a very minor tumble on a Quebec ski hill while taking a private lesson. …
A film such as this, about a little-known (on a wide scale) gay activist who truly helped change the world for the better, upsets me as much as I enjoy watching and learning about such inspirational people. …
For the uninitiated, Canadian Music Week is a big deal for those involved in any aspect of music and broadcasting. …
Another “sign of the times” in the broadcasting world, apparently. …
A fascinating commentary appeared in yesterday’s New York Daily News that spoke to the consciences of those, like me, who are hooked on this season of American Idol. …
Let’s assess the nuttiness level one apparently needs to attain to be a celebrity, shall we? …
By now you’ve probably heard that reality show winner J.D. Fortune claims he was dropped as frontman of INXS after an 18 month tour around the world. …
The Academy Awards, the little golden statues forever nicknamed Oscars, are essentially meaningless bling bestowed on people whose lives generally already fall into the category of Ridiculously Lucky. …
How quickly the public turned on the California mother of octuplets after the rest of her story came out. …
Does the public really care that singer Jessica Simpson has gained a few pounds or is “the media” showing its sexist overtones by concentrating on the “issue” as if it had international importance? …
Now that I’m not reacting to a 2:30 am alarm every day I can stay up past 8 pm and see what the fuss is about. …
Here’s something I don’t understand about the nouveau riche “ladies who lunch” in the upper echelon of society. You know, the women who are buffed to a high sheen from weekly manicures and facials and plan their schedules around committee meetings about fundraisers and the like? Why are they so often described as a “socialite and handbag designer” by reporters? Does the world need thousands of people to draw blueprints for purses? …
Let’s not be judgmental about John Travolta and Kelly Preston and their choice of faith, Scientology. Let’s actually be the tolerant, accepting society that we claim to be, ok? …
The obesity problem in North America is so widespread (pun intended) that clothing manufacturers are now refusing to divulge the “average” size dress women wear. …
The Daily Beast reports the silly-rich are starting a new trend. …