Frank Sinatra

Cary Hoffman Shares his Weird and Wonderful Lifelong Obsession with Frank Sinatra in My Sinatra

Myra Chanin | Posted 05.25.2012

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Myra Chanin

Cary Hoffman, the forthright, funny and entertaining writer/performer of My Sinatra describes himself as a Medicare recipient who looks like a Rabbi.

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Review: Trust Me by George Kennedy

Carole Mallory | Posted 05.14.2012

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Carole Mallory

They struggled, sleeping in doorways or cars until a woman named Dolly gave them shelter, but Dolly's generosity had a price tag. Torture was commonplace in her household, and she beat George and his mother.

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Gil Evans' Centennial Tribute, Plus a Conversation With John Pizzarelli and Jon Cleary's Video Exclusive

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Eric Clapton, Maria Schneider, Steely Dan, Richard Rogers, Christian McBride, Benny Green, Paul Simon, Gil Evans, George Barns, Neil Young, Don Sebesky, Vince Mendoza, Miles Davis, Bucky Pizzarelli, Billy Joel, Joe Pass, The Beatles, Jessica Molaskey, Jay Leonhart, Norman Granz, Johnny Mandel, John Coltrane, Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Costello, Tommy LiPuma, John Bunch, Tony Bennett, Jaco Pastorius, Django Reinhardt, Claude Thornhill Orchestra, Donald Fagen, The Way You Wear Your Hat, George Harrison, Radio Deluxe, Paul McCartney, George Van Eps, Bob Dylan, Nat King Cole, Miles Evans, Jobim, Tom Waits, Don Costa, Wes Montgomerey, Duke Ellington, Jackson Browne, Johnny Mercer, Joni Mitchell, Frank Sinatra, Diana Krall, Astrud Gilberto, Kenny Rankin, Seals & Crofts, Peter Frampton, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Anthony Wilson, John Pizzarelli, Video, Jon Cleary, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

John Pizzarelli: Favorite album of all time? ... Abbey Road is pretty close to the top of the list. It's funny. You could say Abbey Road or you could say In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning, because they're the types of records you put on and say, 'Oh, I'll just listen to one or two tracks.'

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SPOOKED! Vince Neil Meets A Ghost In Las Vegas

Huffington Post | David Moye | Posted 04.21.2012

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Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil has met his share of groupies, and now he's hoping to meet some ghosts as well. Neil recently went to Las Vegas ...

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NYC Second Avenue Subway Sinatra Says Don't Die With Your Story Unsung

Kim Michele Richardson | Posted 04.04.2012

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Kim Michele Richardson

Gary Russo is the Second Avenue Subway Sinatra. At night he trades his hard hat for a fedora and microphone, and raises money for charities through his performing.

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Linguine, Literature and Laughter

Charlie Carillo | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: Denzel Washington, Literature, Samuel L. Jackson, Linguine, John Travolta, Morgan Freeman, One Hit Wonder, Shepherd Avenue, Laughter, Found Money, My Ride With Gus, Alec Baldwin, Red Sauce, Garlic, Dennis Farina, Ray Romano, Raising Jake, Morgan Fairchild, Frank Sinatra, Justin Bieber, Video, Books News
Charlie Carillo

My career as a writer leads me to the conclusion that three "L" words make life worth living: Linguine, literature and laughter. In this video you'll see how to make a good red sauce for linguine, while hearing crazy stories about literature.

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The Real Game Change: Palinism's Rise, Moderate Republicanism's Eclipse

William Bradley | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Sinatra, Arianna Huffington, Jerry Brown, Republican Party, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, John F. Kennedy, The Manchurian Candidate, Far Right, Mike Huckabee, Sarah Palin, Rick Santorum, 2012 Presidential Elections, Newt Gingrich, Tea Party, Steve Schmidt, Game Change, John McCain, Gary Hart, Rick Perry, Maria Shriver, Dick Cheney, Ralph Nader, Entertainment News, Media News, Video, Politics News
William Bradley

The term "game change," like so many sports-oriented terms in politics, is decidedly over-used. But the events depicted in the Game Change film really do constitute just that, though not in the way that my friend Steve Schmidt intended it.

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Dog Ears Music Near-Miss Day Playlist: Remember the Epic Asteroid of '89?!

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Adele, The Mighty Hannibal, John Mellencamp, The Buggles, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Loudon Wainwright III, The Real Tuesday Weld, Semantic Noise, Music, Electric Light Orchestra, Good Old War, Beck, Junior Parker, The Davis Sisters, Wussy, mp3s, Men Without Hats, Television, Gin Wigmore, PJ Harvey, Butthole Surfers, Joe Meek and the Blue Men, Frank Sinatra, Beastie Boys, Burt Bacharach, Thomas Dolby, Entertainment News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

This week we review music by Joe Meek and The Blue Men, Beck, Burt Bacharach, PJ Harvey, Semantic Noise and more.

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Bad Cocktails and Lousy Baseball: What Mad Men Won't Tell You About New York in 1966

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.23.2012

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Tony Sachs

There's a lot about the New York trod by the real Mad Men back in 1966 -- the year in which we assume season five will be set -- that would send even die-hard Mad Men retroheads scurrying back to 2012.

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Block That Metaphor, Twice

Michael Sigman | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Pivot, Double Down, Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, Herman Cain, Donald Trump, Poker, Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Randy Newman, Frank Sinatra, Newt Gingrich, Blackjack, Rick Perry, Video, Media News
Michael Sigman

It's worth pondering why a gambling cliche has become the metaphor of choice for the campaign commentariat.

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Creator Of Lemonheads, Atomic Fire Balls Candy Dies

AP | By KAREN HAWKINS | Posted 02.09.2012

Read More: Ferrara Pan, Atomic Fire Balls, Salvatore Ferrara, Frank Sinatra, Nello Ferrara, Lemonheads, Food News

RIVER FOREST, Ill. -- Candy company executive Nello Ferrara lived a sweet life. The man who brought the world Lemonheads and Atomic Fire Balls routin...

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Frank Sinatra Has A Cold

Esquire | Posted 04.08.2012

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FRANK SINATRA, holding a glass of bourbon in one hand and a cigarette in the other, stood in a dark corner of the bar between two attractive but fadin...

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A-Sides With Jon Chattman: Twin Atlantic Get "Free" and JB Baretsky Serves "Life"

Jon Chattman | Posted 04.04.2012

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Jon Chattman

Twin Atlantic have more in common with Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover than you might think.

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Maria Cooper Janis

Howard Kissel | Posted 03.14.2012

Read More: Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra, Gary Cooper High Noon, Dinah Shore, Gary Cooper, Judy Garland, Arts News
Howard Kissel

A dozen years ago Maria wrote about her father in Gary Cooper Off Camera: A Daughter Remembers. The book had extensive photographs of the Coopers' private life. She keeps the voluminous photographs her mother saved in huge portfolios under a plush sofa in the living room.

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"This Will Be Our Year": An Upbeat Playlist For New Year's Eve

David Wild | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: Adele, Neil Diamond, Death Cab for Cutie, The Roots, New Year's Eve, Cee Lo Green, Tom Petty, Tom Waits, New Year's Resolutions, Foo Fighters, Clarence Clemons, Graham Parker, Frank Sinatra, The Black Keys, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Costello, Brad Paisley, Bruce Springsteen, Entertainment News
David Wild

Instead of making any promises to myself that I might not live up to, here's my best shot at the ultimate, mostly uplifting playlist for all of our New Year's Eve parties.

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50 Years of Grammys, Duets II, His Lady Gaga Portrait, Politics & More: A Conversation With Tony Bennett

Mike Ragogna | Posted 02.17.2012

Read More: Tony Bennett, Danny Bennett, Marshall Wood, Michel Legrand, k.d. Lang, Barbra Streisand, George Burns, Harry Belafonte, Gray Sargent, Aretha Franklin, John Mayer, Martin Luther King, The Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, Michael Bublé, Elton John, Rosemary Clooney, Marilyn Bergman, Lady GaGa, Frank Sinatra, Lee Musiker, Alan Bergman, Jack Benny, Video, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

This is another great year for Tony Bennett as far as Grammy nominations go, and it's also been 50 years since he won his first Grammy for "I Left My Heart In San Francisco." Time flies.

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Frank Sinatra, Jennifer Connelly & More: Today's Famous Birthdays

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.12.2011

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In a world with nearly 7 billion people, chances are someone famous is celebrating their birthday today. And indeed: Frank Sinatra, Jennifer Connel...

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Jeff Lorber Fusion's Exclusive Download, Plus Chatting With Chicago's Lee Loughnane and JB Baretsky

Mike Ragogna | Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr., Simon & Garfunkel, Jason Scheff, Chicago, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Hootie & the Blowfish, Al Kooper, Lee Loughnane, America, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, Dean Martin, Steve Cropper, Darius Rucker, Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, Leonard Cohen, Joe Montegna, Michael Bublé, Lou Pardini, Kyle Mooney, Blood Sweat & Tears, Phil Ramone, Bobby Darin, JB Baretsky, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Robert Lamm, Video, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Come January 31, 2012, Jeff Lorber Fusion's Galaxy album will hit the streets. Here's a taste of the album, a track titled "Horace," that's an exclusive download for readers of The Huffington Post.

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What's The Greatest Holiday Song Of All Time?

Posted 12.05.2011

Read More: Dean Martin, Holiday Songs, Phil Spector, Christmas Songs, Irving Berlin, The Ronettes, Frank Sinatra, Frosty the Snowman, Fifty News

Try as you might to delay the stresses of holiday shopping and planning, the season is upon us, and that means holiday music -- everywhere. In shoppin...

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Dog Ears Music: Born in December Playlist

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 02.01.2012

Read More: Annie Lennox (Eurhythmics), Earl ?€œFatha? Hines, David Gates (Bread), Paul Westerberg, Maria Callas, Danielle Evin, Keith Richards (the Rolling Stones), Big Mama Thornton, Music, Kim Weston, Harry Chapin, Pablo Casals, Elliott Carter (With Pacifica Quartet), Gregg Allman (the Allman Brothers Band), mp3s, Chet Baker, Brenda Lee, Dave Brubeck, Jimmy Smith, Phil Ramone, Christina Aguilera, Frank Sinatra, Rachel Portman, Jon Brion, Dog Ears, Entertainment News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

Today we review music by Frank Sinatra, Keith Richards, Christina Aguilera, Harry Chapin, Annie Lennox and others.

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Frank Sinatra, Jr. On The Real Sinatra

Spinner | Posted 01.30.2012

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Frank Sinatra, Jr. was born into one of America's most musical households. While his father and older sister Nancy both enjoyed vibrant careers, Sinat...

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Hollywood Occupying Hope

Brent Budowsky | Posted 01.14.2012

Read More: Sammy Davis Jr, Poverty, Grapes of Wrath Foreclosures, Economic Crisis, Julia Roberts, Edward R Murrow, Civil Rights, Frank Sinatra, Angelina Jolie, Ocean's Eleven, A Better Life, Brad Pitt, Pay Equity, Joblessness, Fair Deal, Entertainers, Arianna Huffington, George Clooney, 99 Percent, Matt Damon, Occupy Wall Street, Justice, John F Kennedy, Job Creation, Gilded Age, Frank Capra, Hollywood, American Dream, Culture News
Brent Budowsky

Find me a few stars of stage, screen and song with the principle and courage that Frank Sinatra showed when he stood up for his brother Sammy Davis Jr. in the 1950's and you can change the world and help end this cold season of hardship and discontent.

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Marilyn Monroe: Still Dead. Still Selling. How Come?

Tom Alderman | Posted 01.09.2012

Read More: Michael Jackson, President Obama, Nate Heller, Derek Jacobi, Marilyn Monroe, Dan John Miller, Diana Dors, John Kennedy, Kenneth Branagh, The Misfits, Jayne Mansfield, Jfk, CIA Sam Giancana, My Week With Marilyn, Peter Lawford, Propofol, 20th Century Fox, Communist, James Dean, Oliver Stone, Joe DiMaggio, Jean Harlow, Judi Dench, Angelica Houston, Brilliance Audio, Arthur Miller, Mae West, Amazon.com, Max Allen Collins, Smash TV, Forge Books, Youtube, Debra Messing, Shakespeare, Frank Sinatra, Audiobook, Fbi, Robert Kennedy, Books News
Tom Alderman

Marilyn Monroe lives on as the last of an archetype we cling to from our innocent past but is now gone forever -- or until a future generation invents her again.

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WATCH: Bill Maher, Seth MacFarlane Sing Sinatra

Posted 12.27.2011

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Frank Sinatra is still as hip as ever, and if you don't believe us, take it from Bill Maher and 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane. At a recent p...

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Come Fly With Me? Not Like It Used to Be

Monica Medina | Posted 12.14.2011

Read More: Ol' Blue Eyes, Flying, Airline-Service, United Airlines, Airline Security, Frank Sinatra, Coast to Coast, Nostalgia, Fifty News
Monica Medina

Nowadays, flying is no longer a getaway adventure. It's more of a sentence or a banishment to the not so friendly skies.

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