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CD Review + Giveaway: Unrepentant Geraldines by Tori Amos

Posted on August 19, 2014 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: CD giveaway, Tori Amos, Unrepentant Geraldines | 6 Comments

I’ve been a fan of Tori Amos since her Little Earthquakes days, back when I was in college & listening to KROQ radio station 24/7. The song Silent All These Years has such a great melody & those haunting lyrics…just beautiful! Fast forward 20-something years later & people are still listening to Tori’s music. Tori’s latest album Unrepentant Geraldines is vintage Tori, her lilting voice accompanied by that great piano music. I … [Read more...]

Music in the Park with California Philharmonic

Posted on August 5, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: California Philharmonic, Santa Anita Race Track, Victor Vener | 6 Comments

On a beautiful Saturday evening, I attended a California Philharmonic concert at Santa Anita Park. This is an awesome venue that is located in Arcadia. Picture the beautiful San Gabriel mountains on one side, the Santa Anita Race Track on the other & tables filled with happy families with picnic baskets. This area is surrounded by a green lawn & the musicians from California Philharmonic are on the stage in front of you. Doesn’t that … [Read more...]

New Trailer & Poster Revealed for Penguins of Madagascar!

Posted on July 28, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Benedict Cumberbatch, Dreamworks Animation, Penguins of Madagascar | Leave a Comment

My daughter just cannot wait to see Penguins of Madagascar! We had seen a trailer a few weekends ago at the movie theater. I recently found out that 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation have just released a NEW clip and poster for THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR, featuring everyone's favorite, mysterious birds! http://youtu.be/9AhcFGohEX0 Discover the secrets of the most entertaining and mysterious birds in the global espionage game: … [Read more...]

Anime Expo 2014 in Downtown Los Angeles

Posted on July 25, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Anime Expo, Clare Grant, Comic-Con, Elvira, Hello Kitty, Noelle Bean, Rileah Vanderbilt, Team Unicorn, Women in Pop Culture | 2 Comments

Earlier this month I attended my very first Anime Expo. This was my very first conference in the anime industry. It’s funny that when I worked in the toy industry many moons ago, I had several opportunities to go to Comic-Con. Back then the focus was more on comic books & the toy industry that surrounded those characters. Comic-Con has now evolved into more of a pop culture festival. Sure you still have comic book fans that head down to San … [Read more...]

First Impressions on the Emmy 2014 Nominations

Posted on July 10, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston, Downton Abbey, Emmy 2014, Emmy Nominations, Julia Louis Dreyfus, True Detective | 10 Comments

People often joke in LA that we have four seasons, which are Summer, Fall, Fire & Award seasons. Personally I love the entertainment award season, especially the "big" ones like the Emmys, Golden Globes & of course, the Oscars. I often tell my friends & family that the Oscars are my Super Bowl. I really get into the predictions of who will win by participating in "friendly wagers" with friends, where the winner gets treated to lunch. … [Read more...]

Grease Sing-A-Long at the Hollywood Bowl!

Posted on July 3, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Grease Sing-A-Long, Summer Sounds, The Hollywood Bowl | Leave a Comment

I've been going to the Hollywood Bowl for as long as I can remember. There's nothing like sitting under the stars with friends after sharing food that you've brought from home or perhaps purchased from one of the Bowl's fine food establishments. Last year I went during my 40th birthday weekend & ate at the Rooftop Grill. It was lovely - such a great setting & the food is wonderful! After the birthday dinner at the Rooftop Grill, we … [Read more...]

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