Sometimes the real star of a movie is the setting itself.
This year Demián Bichir from Mexico received best actor Oscar nominations. While Bichir deserves to win, it is unlikely perhaps because Oscar voters are 94% Caucasian and Latinos are less than 2% of the Academy's voting members.
Valentine's Day is upon us. Every year, hate it or love it, the event seems to trigger strong reactions in each of us. But can Valentine's Day cause you to fall into a more serious depression?
With Grammys on Sunday night, gifting suites were abound in Hollywood and celebrities turned up to get their fair share of goodies.
The respect and love they have in their marriage defies Hollywood stereotypes and makes it a success in every way.
It goes without saying that everyone loves a good party, from President Obama, who has hosted dozens of celebrity-filled parties, all the way dow...
I guess it really is a Brad, Brad World... oh my! So, what did last night's red carpet say? First and foremost, it said we are indeed a sexy bunch. And our tastes in color are all over the map!
The "wives" and "girlfriends" transformed the idea of fame because it no longer requires any skill or talent -- fame is about popularity and name (a.k.a. brand) recognition. Or perhaps the skill these women possess is getting noticed.
"There are those who spend their lives studying it and those who spend their lives doing it." - Ernie Hudson Ernie Hudson has played many roles in hi...
The fact is, medical crises jeopardize careers every day. Some people make wise decisions, others make foolish ones. And none of these choices are ever easy.
What do Brigitte Bardot, Albert Einstein and the Rat Pack have in common? They each helped make previously unknown South American towns into popular destinations.
During a single year of the not-great Harding presidency, four great cartoonists came into the world. Two of those 1922-born men died recently -- "The Family Circus" creator Bil Keane in November and the Joker creator (some say co-creator) Jerry Robinson in December.
We are influenced every day by celebrities, politicians, media, and peers. If Justin Bieber stated, "I don't believe in the tooth fairy," how many little girls would stop believing in that little magical pixie?
One of the most important pieces of the entire puzzle is red carpet fashions and who better to ask about this than couture designer Randi Rahm, who first opened her successful Fifth Avenue atelier 14 years ago.
It's oddly intriguing that a lackluster show and a diluted dose of Ricky Gervais appeals to me greater than his shockmeister two prior appearances.
For segments of the population -- especially kids who are easily influenced by star role models -- celebrity statements and viewpoints (however misguided and unfounded they may be) are read with interest and often accepted without challenge.