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With an MS from Columbia University in Human Behavior and Clinical Therapy, Joshua Estrin, the fat kid who was forever dodging Tater-Tots in High School has turned his clinical eye on the petri dish of human dynamics, Hollywood. Upbeat and always ready with a not-necessarily-politically-correct point of view, he writes about the world where entertainment, music, fashion and human behavior collide and revels in the results, a delicious mix of chaos and mayhem. Wrap this all up in a "look ma' no braces" package and the "Little Engine that never shoulda', coulda', or woulda' " has formed strong friendships with a veritable Who's Who of celebrities.

Blog Entries by Joshua Estrin

Oh Where, Oh Where Should My Gay Dollars Go?

(6) Comments | Posted May 14, 2013 | 6:00 PM

When it comes to brand loyalty, the LGBT community has historically shown that we have no issue with demonstrating our pride in what we like and letting our wallets do the talking, whereas other demographics do not quite express their preferences in such a powerful fiscal manner. In fact, although...

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Rachel Zoe Offers Her Support to Baby2Baby

(1) Comments | Posted May 3, 2013 | 6:01 PM

I don't deal in gossip, I find celebrity attacks to be abhorrent and just because someone is in the spotlight does not mean they have given the world permission to make them a moving target.

Clearly, with the rise of reality television, the definition of celebrity has changed, and in...

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Paula Deen: The Perfect Pairing For Every Wine at Sandestin Wine Festival

(0) Comments | Posted April 29, 2013 | 3:37 PM

To be honest, when I think of Destin Florida I initially have flashbacks of sixth grade Geography where the entire concept of the Mason-Dixon Line sends me into somewhat of a tailspin. Whether North or South, Sandestin Wine Festival, a 27-year-old treasure hosted at the gem of the Panhandle in...

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Chopped All-Stars Season Three Has It All

(0) Comments | Posted April 25, 2013 | 3:35 PM

Remember a time when it was not cool to sing in Glee Club? When sexy was a size zero and when food was (audible inhale) simply seen as fuel for the body? We have come a long way since those very, very dark days and as we moved from geek...

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Jane Seymour Opens Hearts A Her Third Annual Gala

(0) Comments | Posted April 16, 2013 | 2:45 PM

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From left to right: James Keach, Maria D'Angelo, Lee Woodruff, Hannah Storm, Jane Seymour, Marie Tillman. Photo credit: Angela Weiss

In the wake of the recent horrific violence in Boston, it is natural to focus on what is broken in the world and wonder...

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The Secret to Packing Everything You Want

(3) Comments | Posted April 16, 2013 | 2:32 PM

I have never understood why some people have the need to brag, so when I say, "I fly a great deal..." it is not meant to evoke envy, but rather to put into context the reality that I have experienced that which is both precious and precarious soaring high above...

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Shame on Madonna and GLAAD

(82) Comments | Posted March 18, 2013 | 6:41 PM

At 54, Madonna certainly knows her way around controversy and is not afraid to rock the boat, shake the sugar tree or stir the pot, and at this weekend's GLAAD Media Awards in New York City, she certainly made a statement.

"I think that's f**ked up," she said,...

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Lee Schrager Offers A Taste Of The 2013 South Beach Wine And Food Festival

(3) Comments | Posted February 27, 2013 | 9:00 AM

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Miami is known for many things and while she will never lose here reputation for sexy bodies, Lady M is a foodie's kind of town. Last week, under a canapé of blue skies and endless sunshine, the annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival...

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Greg Grunberg Takes on Epilepsy

(0) Comments | Posted February 22, 2013 | 4:43 PM

While Greg Grunberg has had staying power in a business that is often a chain of flash in the pan celebutantes, he is also somewhat of a chameleon as an actor from his days as Sean on the hit drama Felicity to the epic NBC hit Heroes, where he...

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Taking Business to the High Seas

(3) Comments | Posted February 6, 2013 | 1:41 PM

Music has long been recognized as a force akin to nature, drawing people together with a seemingly unearthly power to erase the lines that divide and galvanize us in name of joyful noise -- add to that the influence of rock and roll performed on a stage as wide as...

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What Does Chef Anne Burrell Want Now?

(11) Comments | Posted January 31, 2013 | 5:12 PM

When I sit down with my "bestie" Chef Anne Burrell, I know I am going to get the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth with a side order of genuine love and joy for what she does and the people she works to take to the next...

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BLT Fish Is Simply Great Food

(1) Comments | Posted January 17, 2013 | 11:05 AM

Whether we live to eat or eat to live, the fact remains: Food has found a place in our everyday lives and taken on both ritualistic as well as iconoclastic status. In the quest to find the somewhat mystical line where a meal becomes more than just a jumble of...

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Dinner at Sotto 13 Is a Must-Eat

(0) Comments | Posted January 7, 2013 | 2:00 PM

New York is certainly not lacking in choices when it comes to food, eating and all snacking points in-between. Yet a true foodie is usually the first to admit that eating is both an art and science with a rich history as a potential full contact sport given the proper...

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Cheers From the Plaza Hotel's Afternoon Tea

(0) Comments | Posted January 4, 2013 | 9:27 AM

One of New York's most intriguing and stylish addresses continues to offer a window into the past with a knack for keeping things firmly rooted in the present and future: The Plaza Hotel. Afternoon tea is a time-honored tradition for those who enjoy a bit of a respite during the...

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Sunday Brunch at the Waldorf Astoria Is Not to Be Missed

(0) Comments | Posted January 2, 2013 | 4:46 PM

As a native New Yorker transplanted to all points north and south of the Mason/Dixon Line, I always enjoy time spent in the Big Apple and I am equally unashamed to admit that some of her most iconic spots are still my favorite.

Take for instance the Waldorf Astoria New...

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Guy Fieri Has a Full Plate on New Season of Rachael Verse Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off

(5) Comments | Posted December 27, 2012 | 3:56 PM

Whenever I sit down with Guy Fieri, I never know what to expect. And with that being said, the best part about sitting down with my buddy Guy is that I never know what to expect. His no-nonsense approach to food, eating and creating just enough random chaos wherever he...

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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida Delights

(0) Comments | Posted December 19, 2012 | 6:00 AM

When many think of Florida, they have visions of South Beach nightlife, a Latin flair and a bevy of palm trees lining the streets as scantily clad tourists and natives mingle up and down Lincoln Road.

But Florida has so much more to offer -- including two time zones. Which...

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The Pope Is On Twitter But He Is Following Fewer Than 10 People

(9) Comments | Posted December 13, 2012 | 12:17 PM

The pope is on Twitter. While I'm not surprised that Vatican City and Pope Benedict XVI have finally embraced the power of the tweet, a great many spiritual panties seem to be in a knot.

First, let me encourage any and all feedback to my post as...

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The Simple Truth About Simple Acts

(2) Comments | Posted December 10, 2012 | 11:35 AM

While I spend a great deal of time and attention focused on the happenings of Tinsel Town, this is the time of year where I tend to realize with more than a tinge of embarrassment that it is all too easy to forget that the world is not made up...

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Carter Oosterhouse On Home DIYs, Giving Back and Christmas

(6) Comments | Posted December 6, 2012 | 11:01 AM

While I am known for many things, do-it-yourself projects -- aka the ubiquitous DIYs -- are not something that will ever go down in the history books as my expertise. That is exactly why it is important to have good friends like Carter Oosterhouse, as he is that go-to guy...

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