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The End Of A Hollywood Tradition

I love a parade. Which is why I was sad to hear that after 75 years the Hollywood Christmas Parade is no more. A few days ago parade officials announced that the holiday tradition has been cancelled due to rising costs and loss in revenue. “This is a very difficult thing for us to have to do,” the chairman of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors told reporters at a recent news conference. “We’re disappointed and sad. But we’re out of the parade business.” I’m sad too. I would have loved to take my young daughter to see … Continue reading →

10 Fun Facts about It’s A Wonderful Life

I love the movie It’s a Wonderful Life. By now, you probably all know the story – George Bailey’s life takes a bad turn and he is ready to give it all up until Clarence Oddbody, Angel Second Class rescues him and shows him how things would have been worse if George had never been born. No matter how many times I see it, it still gets to me. But, here are a few facts about the movie you may not have known: 10. What a Bargain! RKO Pictures bought the movie rights in 1946 for $10,000. 9. The Greatest … Continue reading →

Celebrity News Week in Review for October 27, 2006

The celebrity news you may have missed! 10. Naomi Campbell Arrested Agreed, this is about as newsworthy as George Michael being arrested again, but I thought I’d mention it. She’s a beautiful woman and seems to have it all, especially anger issues! This time, she was arrested for assaulting her drug counselor. Currently, there are three other employees seeking legal action for her assaulted them as well. 9. Mariah Carey’s Concert Cancelled Just when it seemed like her comeback was complete, Mariah hits a road bump. Her Hong Kong concert was cancelled, reportedly due to her unreasonable demands. But the … Continue reading →