Category Archives: Gossip!

Pop Culture Pop-Up – Wonder Woman’s New Clothes

“What woman wears the same outfit for 70 years?” That’s the question DC comics writer J. Michael Straczynski asks us. The answer? No one, not even Wonder Woman. She’s got a whole new rough gal get-up–no more stripes and certainly … Continue reading

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Gossip – Quiet Hero party

The Polish Consulate just hosted a book signing for Quiet Hero, my new book with Rita Cosby. Pictures from the night are on James Edstrom’s great site Times Square Gossip-which celebrates stories from “the center of the world.” The wonderful … Continue reading

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Gossip! – Devo’s Cat Listening Party

Few things make me happier than Devo’s wonderfully catchy and equally cheesy “Whip It“. But the 80’s techno band, headed by Mark Mothersbaugh, has topped themselves. To celebrate the release of their new album, “Something for Everybody”, the producers held … Continue reading

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Pop Culture Pop-Up – Macy Gray Album Premier

After having some trouble with being herself, Macy Gray is back. It’s been ten years since her hit “I Try” and since leaving her record label and starting all over as a new artist, Gray’s newest album, The Sellout, is … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Quiet Hero

Rita Cosby’s father had always refused to speak about his past. He grew up in Poland during the period before World War II, but after Rita found some of her father’s old belongings in a suitcase, she convinced him to … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Gary Coleman Dies

Whatchoo talkin’ about Willis?! Sadly, Gary Coleman passed away today after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. He was 42. I hope he’s at peace. The last few years haven’t been so good. Here’s his appearance on Divorce Court. His wife said … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Smoking Toddler

Shocking. Appalling. Outrageous. How could parents let their 2-year-old smoke more than a pack a day?! But Sumatran toddler Ardi Rizal is up to 40 cancer sticks a day thanks to his dear old dad who gave him his first … Continue reading

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Gossip! – Liza Minelli Single Ladies

The venerable Liza with a Z Minnelli will be performing Beyonce’s wildly popular “Single Ladies” in the movie Sex & the City 2, which opens (gasp) Friday! Here’s her wobbly version of the song… I love me some Liza, but … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – American Idol

American Idol comes to a close this week and let’s be Frank Sinatra, it has been a real snooze. Where was our contestant to really cheer for? Even little Greyson with his 6th Grade Gaga moment attracted more attention and … Continue reading

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American Fun – Glee Goes Gaga

Forget Lost! It’s so yesterday. Set your DVR’s for next week’s “Glee” Gaga episode, acoustic “Poker-Face” included! While the original Queen of Pop may have turned down a chance to appear on the show, I hear Lady G will make … Continue reading

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