GLEE Star Cory Montieth, RIP

I am saddened completely by the death of one of TV's young sweethearts, Cory Montieth...better known as Finn. It breaks my heart to know that drugs has once again intervened in someone's life in a tragic way, in a deadly way. At least that is what is presumed.  I can even say...I hate this shit!

I have been out of the loop with much of what's going on with the many wonderful Glee stars. Apparently Lea Michele and Cory Montieth were dating in real life and possibly about to wed themselves in the near future.

I'll keep it short and brief. Last night, I was sitting with my husband, his uke and my smartphone as we scrambled for the chords and lyrics for "I'll Stand By You" by the Pretenders. I always think of Finn singing that in Glee. We tried singing it ourselves and laughed. And that was before I heard this news of Cory's passing.

Rest in Peace, Finn Hudson. xoxo

Lea Michele...hang in there, honey! Know that you are loved!

Keira Knightly Gets Married!!

OMG...she is one of my all time favorite actresses. Not only is she drop dead gorgeous, but she is humma humma fine! Okay, that's a little redundant. I seek after her in any and all movies where she best plays a role in a period piece. Pride and Prejudice. The Duchess. Atonement. I only love her in Pirates of the Carribbean because it's Kiera. Well, rumor has it that my 28-year old diva is now married. Married to her boyfriend of two years, James Righton. He is the keyboardist in a band, the Klaxons. What a lucky dog! Sorry folks...she is no longer on the market! She STILL remains a fave and I will look forward to baby news in the future. I am quite certain that Keira's news of now being Mrs. Righton will disappoint a many men. Congratulations, newlyweds! Remember to love each other, through all things and all days. Marriage requires daily effort...much love to you KK and hubby!

Congratulations AGAIN, President Obama!

I proudly say I am a Barack Obama believer, follower, supporter to the end. I'm not much of a politician. I don't really know the ins and outs of the political world, but for the first time of any president in existence, I can say...now here is a President who is the closest in representing me. Here is a President who represents those who feel they have not been represented in the past. Here is a President who gets behind the scenes, into the scenes, and talks to people. He is passionate about his work and he adds something new to politics. A definite individual who goes down in history as a symbol of peace, change and an effort for better. Congratulations AGAIN in your 2nd term as President!

Junior Seau...Rest In Peace

I am always sad to hear about a celebrity or well known figure...and his or her passing. Rumor has it that this time...it was a suicide. Is that true? I feel sad about that, very sad. Why and how can life be so bad...to take one's own life. People have their reasons. It's heartbreaking nonetheless. I don't know the details. I'm sure we'll be hearing about it in the next several days throughout the popular media. Rest in peace, Junior. May your family take some time out...and find peace in these hard times as well. Tear.

I Like Bethenny Frankel

Bethenny Frankel has grown on me. With my start of the New Year, I have been able to enjoy some of these cable shows at the gym. It's sorta fun. And one of the shows..."Bethenny Ever After." It's fun, funny, and I actually learn a few relationship tips from it. I also feel grateful that I have found my ever after and am not in the scene. Anyway...

This woman is moving on to amazing things. She is succinct in her thoughts, confident, and willing to be as honest as possible as she assists people in dealing with their issues... mainly finding love. She's great!

Despite her recent miscarraige, she continues to move forward. She and her husband share one daughter, Bryn, and she is unsure about trying again for a second child. She's 41 years old. Hey...just a little bit of info...I had my 5th child at 41! It can be done. So Bethenny, best wishes to you and your career and your family! Looking forward to your upcoming FOX girl's show!

Katherine McPhee Smashes In

Hot damn this woman is fine! I did not watch Smash the other night, but I've heard from others that the show is great. I didn't doubt that it would be. Steven Spielberg once again, creates a phenomena. I'm sure it'll get super ratings. Once in the top of American Idol hopefuls, McPhee has still busted out into the entertainment scene and has proven her talent. Maybe sometimes it's better to NOT be the American Idol and let other GREATER opportunities come your way. Look at Jennifer Hudson. Another hot damn, if you ask me! Anyway, whenever I find time to watch the Smash debut, I will certainly send out my thoughts. I love a good show about young ladies breaking into the industry.

Somewhere deep in my heart, that coulda been me!! What a crack up that I even share this thought with the cyberworld. Its the truth. So, I live my suburban life and talk about all these other wonderful (and sometimes psycho) celebrities or media peeps in the world. My outlet to buzz about the goings on in popular culture. It's fun.

Amanda Knox...Polls in her favor by 76%

Although I didn't follow the case and listen to this trial the way I did Casey Anthony's trial, I remember feeling from the beginning that this girl was innocent. That's just a gut feeling. I don't know the girl. I remember when news of this first broke years ago. I thought she was innocent then. It just makes me question the integrity of court and legal systems around the world in general. Can't people just do good in the world?

One website article I perused has a poll you can participate in...and the numbers speak in favor of Amanda Knox's innocence. Again, I didn't follow the case closely, don't know the details, didn't see any court proceedings. Going by my gut, which I've been doing lately and life has been good, I vote in favor of her innocence.

Bristol Palin in a Bar Brawl

OMG...I guess as she was filming part of her new reality show...which I don't care to watch...a man approached her and called her mom (Sarah Palin) a whore. Then she went on to call this man a homosexual and the guys says, "How do you know I'm a sexual?" And she says something like, "I can just tell and you're with this guy..." blah blah blah blah. OMG...talk about being judgmental. That family is whack.

I will have to say, because of the dumb and interesting factor, she'll probably get a lot of viewers just for that. I will also say that I'm tired of these reality show antics, because rumor has it, that was a set up to get ratings going. Whatever the case, Bristol has no business talking s*** to someone like that in a bar. Way to go, Bristol! You are one classy GIRL! LOL!

To see the whole confrontational script, CLICK HERE. You will be upset because of her ignorance, but you'll also crack up at her ignorance!

Casey Anthony Verdict a Joke

For all the mothers and little daughters out there, God Bless Caylee and pray that she is forgiving in her afterlife. Casey Anthony is a free woman. Free from this trial and the death penalty. Free from the blame that a majority of the world felt was hers. Free from the three counts of manslaughter, aggravated child abuse, and murder in the first degree.

HOWEVER, she is not free. Really? She knows the truth. One day, justice will be served and she'll get hers. I do believe that. And whoever was her accomplice will get his/hers, too. It's okay for now. Tomorrow, the sentence will be announced. For MOST Americans, the verdict is a joke. The jurors chose well to not speak before the media. If they did, they would not be left alone for a very long time. This case is not over. We'll see what happens in the next months.

Scotty McCreery is the American Idol Winner!

Just as I suspected would happen, Scotty is the winner! He was awesome! I think Lauren is good, too. But there is something about Scotty that American Idol has never had, never seen before. I just want to hear him sing some more Kenny Rogers. When he sang She Believes In Me, I just about cried. That was one of my most favorite songs way back when. Ah man, he was awesome! So, congratulations Scotty!! I think America needed an all American boy like you. Country has grown on me...(I watched me some Keith Urban in Las Vegas a few weekends ago...the Tiger Jam at Mandalay Bay. I love me some Keith Urban, baby!)

Back to Scotty, I look forward to seeing this young country cowboy earn lots of money and help his mommy and daddy retire early. Of course that'll happen. No doubt we'll see him at the next CMA (Country Music Awards, duh!)

Hasta La Vista, Baby!!

Arnold Schwarzeneggar finally confessed to his wife that he slipped! He fathered a child some 14 years ago with a former housekeeper. He had an affair just as many of the testosterone driven actors or politicians or sports athletes have. Guess what?! Arnie was and/or is all three so that made hime three times more likely to have xtramarital affairs!

The sad thing is Shriver became pregnant at the very same time! What a scumbag Arnold was and is! I honestly feel very sorry for Maria Shriver who has been such a positive icon in this country. She has been a remarkable wife amd mother. She stood by her husband through many important key events. She is awesome. The Terminator on the otherhand...YOU'RE TERMINATED!!

Do You Know THE SECRET??

You all remember the great phenomena of "The Secret" when it came out years ago and special guests appeared on Oprah? Right? I mean, I was totally sucked in. I think it is a well done movie. I was reminded of this movie as I was browsing through my Netflix options. Yipee! The Secret appeared. What a reminder for me...to simply get back on track with being the me I want to be.

Oh whatever! You think I'm cooky when I say stuff like this. Call me whatever you want, but I love this stuff. I love this motivational, positive thinking, attitude of gratitude stuff. I love it. Yes! I do!

If you are a Netflix subscriber, I urge you to add The Secret to your Instant Queue and watch this film. I enjoyed it. Watch it with the kids. It's entertaining. At minimum, this movie will make you think about things. About your life, about your attitude and outlook on life. I'm going to have a "Secret" weekend as I review this movie once more.

Christina Aguilera Back in the Spotlight

If the blooper during the Super Bowl and the fall after a Grammy performance didn't do enough, a recent arrest of popstar Christina Aguilera surely did. She was arrested for being a drunk passenger to her boyfriend, Matt Rutler as the under the influence 25-year old driver. What is going on with this diva? I feel for her only because I have been a long time fan of hers since her breakout hit from Disney's Mulan "Reflection." She broke out of the Disney image so quickly and easily and that is not easy to do. She is a remarkable artist, a beauty, and now...well, a lush. That's being blunt.

BUT...I am still a big fan. C'mon, Christina! Get back on track! Slow down the bottle and get focused again! I'm rooting for ya!

Debbie Reynolds & Carrie Fisher on Oprah

In a beautiful interview on Oprah, Debbie Reynolds and her daughter, Carrie Fisher talk candidly about their past. I'm not that much of a Hollywood buff to know that they are related. Thanks for the enlightenment, Oprah. All I know is that Debbie Reynolds performs in Las Vegas once in a while, Carrie Fisher played the role of Princess Leia (whom I loved so much that I partly named my daughter Leia), and that they are icons in the celebrity industry.

So the story goes that Debbie Reynolds and her then husband were good friends with Elizabeth Taylor & her then husband, Michael Todd. Well, Michael died in a tragic plane accident. This left Taylor widowed. THEN what happened was...Eddie Fisher flew to Elizabeth Taylor's side (and as Carrie Fisher says, "then her front") and had an affair with her. And the story goes. Anyway, hopefully you had a chance to watch the interview.

Jennifer Hudson Looks Amazing

Jennifer Hudson appeared on a recent Oprah episode and revealed her amazing self before the world! She has lost weight and looks great. Her career is shooting off like fireworks. She is a (somewhat) new mommy. Her son David is now almost one & a half years young, born in August 2009.

Anyway, Jennifer has accomplished much for herself. Too bad Simon Cowell didn't see OR did he? Maybe he knew that American Idol would be small cake for her and that she was destined for bigger things. He didn't want her to be tied to an AI contract for years. She was ready to be let into the world for greater successes.

Whatever the case, Jennifer Hudson, you are an amazing woman! Good luck to you and your fiance, David Otunga and David, Jr. Wait, is there news of Baby #2 on the way? We'll see!

Get Into the Christmas Season...Christmas Flash Mob

Hallelujah were the sounds of this flash mob at a neighborhood mall. Some lunchers and shoppers and passers by received a glorious concert of the day...unexpected and beautiful. Heavenly. On pitch. Loved it myself. Being a former choir member myself, I recall this challenging Handel masterpiece. I even slipped at the end when the choir keeps singing "hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah..." etc. and I mishapped by singing an extra hallelujah. Luckily it wasn't loud enough for the conductor to back hand me.

Anyway, please click on this YOUTUBE link and be delighted for a few minutes and get yourself into the Christmas spirit.

Black Friday and TARGET! Woohoo!

OMG! I get the email for Black Friday ads and BOO-YAH!! The Target ad was released. I haven't looked at it in full yet. But let me tell you, after already deciding I will not do Black Friday this year, standing in lines at 4:00am with Starbucks in hand, scarf around my neck and gloves on with all the consumer crazies...the release of the Target Black Friday sales has me rethinking. I'm not a shopper like many people I know, BUT I get the shopping itch like every other American.

So, should I stay or should I go? Let me spend about 2 hours browsing through that ad, making my list, getting it right. And then let me close that window on my laptop after a wasted 2 hours after deciding...holidays are not about the material things. And then let me go back to my email again the next day and rethink again, and again, and again.

Yes, I am infected with the all-american consumerism, materialistic bug. I love to shop. I love a good deal. Stay tuned to see if I can control myself. We're not even half way through November and I'm craving those early morning deals! Ugh! Maybe I'll see you out there! I promise I won't cut in front of you just to get the freebie...whatever it is this year!

Netflix Addiction

For less than $12 a month, you can get high on all the television series watching you want! Unlimited almost! It's called Series Binging. Just a little over a month ago, my spouse and I decided to get a Netflix subscription and this has opened up a whole world of mesmerizing TV watching at my fingertips. No longer do I have to wait a whole week to find out what happens next on Nip Tuck or Weeds. As a newbie to Dexter, I was able to watch 4 whole seasons in less than one month. Now I am completely caught up in the new season with access to each new episode online. It's a crazy world. But, it has given my life a whole new meaning when it comes to couch potato syndrome. AND...I must say that I love it!

Favorites:
Cake Boss
Nip Tuck
Tudors
Dexter
Weeds
Breaking Bad
ALL the National Geographic documentaries
SO MUCH MORE!!

Check it out!!

Keith Olbermann Supports Democrats

I guess I can understand why, as a high profile journalist, you are not supposed to donate large amounts of money to any political organization because of conflict of interest of being part of mass media and reporting. But who gives a shit, really. I actually think that movie stars have more pull when it comes to making monetary donations to big wigs in politics. Too bad that he was suspended. I love the guy. But I guess that's what rules are for, eh? Whatever.

Let's Do The Timewarp Glee Kids

The Rocky Horror Picture Show makes its way to William McKinley High School in a small Ohio town on the ever popular GLEE. I'm a big fan and was pleased with tonight's show. I long to attend a live showing and audience participation revealing of this 1975 wonder creation. For GLEE to feature it in their show tonight brings millions of fans to be reminded of such a remarkable film. Fun, disturbing, overstepping boundaries, sexy, provocative, scary, lots of things. Did you watch it?

Well, for all of you new fans to the Rocky Horror Picture Show, a fan club exists and you can be a part of it! Right now especially is the time to look for it playing at a location near you, with Halloween just around the corner. Boo! Let's do the timewarp again!!!