Entertainment

And The Winners Are… — A Look Back At The Oscars

And The Winners Are… — A Look Back At The Oscars

‘AND THE WINNERS ARE …’, a one-hour Oscar extravaganza available on YouTube, was written and produced by longtime CBS/NBC TV news and entertainment reporter and movie critic, David Sheehan.   Sheehan also looks back at 2002 when the Oscars weren’t so whitewashed, capturing […]

by · February 28, 2016 · Arts & Artists, Entertainment
Lily Tomlin Wins Lifetime Achievement Honor at the 53rd Annual ICG Publicist Awards

Lily Tomlin Wins Lifetime Achievement Honor at the 53rd Annual ICG Publicist Awards

Lily Tomlin Receives  Lifetime Achievement Award The International Cinematographers Guild Publicists recently held its 53rd Annual ICG Publicists Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Legendary comedian/actress Lily Tomlin received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Sally Field. Tom Ortenberg, CEO of Open Road Films, was presented […]

by · February 27, 2016 · Entertainment, News, Television
‘Deadpool is Tops At the Box Office, Again

‘Deadpool is Tops At the Box Office, Again

‘Deadpool’ Tops US and Worldwide Box Offices Fox’s ‘Deadpool’ did it again topping the U.S. and global box offices with a $195 million second weekend and in the process almost reaches the half billion plateau at a breakneck pace. Kung Fu […]

by · February 23, 2016 · Entertainment, News
A Sports Illustrated Swimsuit First! Three Covers, Three Cover Models

A Sports Illustrated Swimsuit First! Three Covers, Three Cover Models

SI Swimsuit 2016 Available February 15 NEW YORK — Hailey Clauson, Ashley Graham and Ronda Rousey are the 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover models; each gracing their own individual cover which were unveiled during a first of its kind cable TV special on […]

by · February 16, 2016 · Entertainment, Sports
The Monkey King 2 Achieves Estimated $10.7 Million For Record Opening Weekend At Chinese Box Office In IMAX® 3D Theatres

The Monkey King 2 Achieves Estimated $10.7 Million For Record Opening Weekend At Chinese Box Office In IMAX® 3D Theatres

Sequel Sets New Box Office Record for IMAX During Chinese New Year Holiday SHANGHAI — The Monkey King 2, a 3D adventure-fantasy film from director Pou-Soi Cheang, earned approximately $10.7 million during its opening week in China on 279 IMAX screens, making it […]

by · February 16, 2016 · Entertainment
‘Deadpool’ Tops President’s Day Weekend Box Office

‘Deadpool’ Tops President’s Day Weekend Box Office

‘Deadpool’ Opening Weekend Shocks With $135 Million 3-Day, $150 Million 4-Day   With these opening weekend numbers, ‘Deadpool’ takes the record for both biggest R-Rated movie opening ever and biggest President’s Day weekend opening ever. ‘Deadpool’ also had the second best debut […]

by · February 15, 2016 · Entertainment
Steven Tyler Skittles portrait to be auctioned to benefit Janie’s Fund

Steven Tyler Skittles portrait to be auctioned to benefit Janie’s Fund

MEMPHIS, TN — Skittles® announced tonight an eBay auction of musician Steven Tyler’s Skittles portrait to support Tyler’s philanthropic initiative that helps girls who have been abused and neglected: Janie’s Fund.   Tyler and his Skittles portrait are featured in the Skittles […]

KFC Debuts New Celebrity Colonel Sanders During Super Bowl 50 Pregame

KFC Debuts New Celebrity Colonel Sanders During Super Bowl 50 Pregame

The Real Colonel Sanders Is Back. Yet Again. Seriously. KFC Debuts New Celebrity Colonel During Sunday’s Pregame And Live Stream LOUISVILLE, KY/PRNewswire/ — Kentucky Fried Chicken® continues to re-introduce  the “real” Colonel Sanders in its newest ad starring actor/comedian/writer/producer Jim Gaffigan. […]

Singing the Blues

Singing the Blues

Bronx Rising: Bronx Blues A musical tribute to Rev. Gary Davis with performances by gospel sensation, Monica Hope and Solomon Hicks. It’s going down February 20, 2016, 7pm at the Bronx Music Heritage Center located at 1303 Louis Nine Blvd, […]

City Council To Vote on Hip Hop Street Name Change

City Council To Vote on Hip Hop Street Name Change

During today’s Stated Meeting the City Council will consider re-naming Sedgwick Avenue ‘Hip Hop Boulevard’. The Council is expected to approve the legislation. Bill sponsor CM Vanessa L. Gibson said she was “thankful for the support of Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito […]

The Brave New World of Meme Comedy

The Brave New World of Meme Comedy

The Brave New World of Internet Meme Comedy by Rob Giuffre   Internet memes have existed since the advent of the internet, but with websites like Instagram and Snapchat breaking into the mainstream with hundreds of millions of active users […]

by · February 1, 2016 · Entertainment
Windows of Hip Hop Elements Awards Recognize Pioneers

Windows of Hip Hop Elements Awards Recognize Pioneers

This past Thursday (January 28), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in collaboration with Windows of Hip Hop (WoHH), hosted The First 2016 Inaugural Element Awards. All honorees received Citations of Merit for their community service and spreading the Hip Hop culture. “Hip Hop […]

Kung Fu Panda 3 Debuts At #1

Kung Fu Panda 3 Debuts At #1

‘Kung Fu Panda 3′, a DreamWorks’ animated film, opened as the number one movie worldwide and in the U.S.

by · February 1, 2016 · Entertainment
The Revenant Tops US and Global Weekend Box Offices

The Revenant Tops US and Global Weekend Box Offices

The Revenant topped weekend movie box offices domestically and worldwide. ‘Ride Along 2’ tumbled from the number one spot domestically to number three.

by · January 25, 2016 · Entertainment
Movie Review: ‘Creed’ Scores A Knockout

Movie Review: ‘Creed’ Scores A Knockout

Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Creed’ – A Review  by Rob Giuffre   A bold statement is about to be made. “Creed” is the best “Rocky” franchise sequel, and by a lot.  Even casual fans of the franchise must see Ryan Coogler’s take on the […]

by · January 24, 2016 · Entertainment