Category Archives: Parties

American Fun – Superbowl Sunday

Are you ready for some football?! This Sunday people all across the United States, whether they’re football fans or not, will kick back for what has become an unofficial national holiday. The first ever Super Bowl was played in 1967, … Continue reading

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Gossip – New Yorker at Sundance

DATELINE: PARK CITY, UTAH Snow, snow, snow. Traffic jams. Gorgeous people. And MOVIES! Have taken over quaint Park City. This year the swag is down and the quality of movies is up. Conversation around town is abuzz at the outstanding … Continue reading

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Talented kids – American Idol

Tonight, the quest begins anew for the next American Idol. Before we begin, can you name the last 3? How about: Him Him Her Check out this talented toddler singing Hey Jude. While we’re waiting for this one to grow … Continue reading

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National Fruitcake Toss Day

In America, the fruitcake has become the laughing stock of Christmas foods. Tonight Show host Johnny Carson might be to blame, as he joked that there is really only one fruitcake in the world, and its just passed from family … Continue reading

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Countdown to New Years

New Year’s Eve FUN. Here comes a new decade! If you’re in NYC (or want to stream live), I’ll be dropping by the Joan Hamburg radio show on WOR710 radio Monday, Dec. 27th, at 12:15 p.m. when one of my … Continue reading

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Christmas History

DID YOU KNOW? That before the Griswold’s, America began tripping the #Christmas electric light fantastic rather simply on December 22, 1882, in the apartment of Edward H. Johnson, an inventor and the business partner of Thomas Edison. In a spirited … Continue reading

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Hanukkah – First Night!

HAPPY HANUKKAH! I’m headed to a first night of #Hanukkah #Chanukah #Chanukkah #Hanuka #Channuka party tonight. (The Jewish holiday with almost as many spellings as nights!) Looking forward to spinning the dreidel. Perhaps I’ll even bust out in my rendition … Continue reading

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Christmas 101

#CHRISTMAS IDEAS Okay, it’s time to haul out the holly and I’m going to try to do so this year without diving into my savings account. Start a tradition and go out with family or friends for a drive to … Continue reading

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Breaking news! Summer ends.

MY SUMMER POSTCARD: SUMMER ’09. The summer Jon & Kate divorced, Michael died, and Obama cared. My summer started in Milan, Italy at an opening party for La Scala Opera House. (I would show you the pictures, but after one … Continue reading

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THIS IS IT!

Well, “was” it. Michael Jackson is still dead. But I’m betting his MOVIE is going to live BIG! Bigger than life. Pay some bills. The movie features behind-the-scenes footage as he prepared for his concert series in London. I hear … Continue reading

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