Tag Archives: Bruce Springsteen

More Leaked Albums

Once I started doing research on leaked albums, I found out where were many more than I realized: Bruce Springsteen’s “Tracks” The Boss doesn’t mess around with his music. Recorded in 1998, but not released for several more years, Bruce took a bootlegger to court over leaked material from this album. Jay Z’s “Vol. 3…Life and Times of S. Carter” You just thought the Boss was tough on piracy – wait until you hear what Jay-Z did to a record executive he thought leaked his fourth album. He stabbed him in the stomach! Jay-Z received three years probation for the … Continue reading →

Celebrities and Skin Cancer

Being a self-professed “tanaholic” (blame it on the fact that I was born and raised in Hawaii) I often worry that my days of basting (with baby oil) and baking as a teen might come back to haunt me. These days every time I notice an irregular mole or a raised freckle I speed dial my dermatologist. It doesn’t matter that now (years later) as a mother I am extremely vigilant about protecting my skin (and my family’s), the damage is done. All I can do now is hope and pray that I didn’t sustain irreparable damage. And I know … Continue reading →

McCain Cooking Up Controversy and “The Boss” Backs Barack

In a previous blog I discussed first lady Laura Bush’s upcoming gig as guest host on NBC’s “Today” show. Now it appears ABC is following suit by inviting Cindy McCain to join the ladies on “The View” – for a day. The wife of Republican candidate John McCain is scheduled to serve as a co-host on the daytime chatfest next Monday… and resident Republican host Elisabeth Hasselbeck couldn’t be more thrilled. Frankly, I’m surprised Cindy McCain is appearing on the show when her husband was there just last week. (John McCain has been on “The View” four times since it … Continue reading →

Celebrity Patterns: Good News/Bad News/Good News

Where should we start? How about some good news… Make that great news for fans of U2 stars Bono and The Edge. The mega-popular musicians showed up unannounced and performed as an opening act at a charity concert in London last night much to the utter disbelief of the 250 people who had paid big bucks to get into the fundraiser. The show was designed to raise money for Mencap, a charity that campaigns for equal rights for children and adults with learning disabilities. But, I’m sure the people in attendance momentarily lost sight of why they were there when … Continue reading →

Country Music’s New Home and Bruce’s Big Gig

COUNTRY MUSIC’S NEW HOME Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and Brenda Lee… they are just a few of the big name country entertainers whose work has a new home today. A two-story brick structure rich in history is now the home of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The new Hall of Fame shares space with students enrolled in a songwriting major at Belmont University. Which is just fine by Parton. “It’s nice to know now we have a home… it was a long time coming,” the legendary singer/songwriter told reporters at an event promoting the new Hall of … Continue reading →

10 Hot News Items for the Week of August 21st

Here are some news and gossip items you may or may not have heard about. 10. Jackie Mason Sues the Jews for Jesus First Mel Gibson, now this! Comedian Jackie Mason is suing the missionary group Jews for Jesus because, well, frankly, he’s too Jewish to be on their brochure. Oh yeah, and they forgot to ask permission to use his image. 9. Sci-Fi Kills Stargate SG-1 It’s true, the Sci-Fi channel pulled the plug on the longest running science fiction series on American television. I bet Stargate devotees get no sympathy from original Star Trek fans. 8. CBS Execs … Continue reading →