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Natalie Wood Death Investigation Reopened

Natalie Wood was one of the few child stars who did really well once she grew up. By age nine, she was absolutely adorable as the inquisitive Susan in Miracle on 34th Street. She grew in a beauty and starring in Rebel Without a Cause, West Side Story, and Splendor in the Grass by the time she was in her early 20’s. She married equally gorgeous actor Robert Wagner in 1957. Their marriage only lasted five years, but their love endured and the two were remarried in 1972. They were a seemingly golden couple of Hollywood, but tragedy struck on … Continue reading →

Oprah Counsels Rihanna and Jimmy Kimmel is Alone Again

Oprah, herself a victim of physical abuse, held a roundtable discussion on her show today and she offered some wise words of advice for Rihanna. The young star, who was beaten up by her boyfriend, singer Chris Brown, is said to have reunited with him at Diddy’s house in Miami. Oprah thinks the young couple needs to take some time and get counseling. She also mentioned a good point – “Love doesn’t hurt.” Well, at least not physically. And Oprah pointed out something she says she has been telling women for years – “If a man hits you once, he … Continue reading →

When Two Hit Wonders Attack – Part 4

Here’s my final installment of Two Hit Wonders: Naked Eyes – “(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me” and “Promises, Promises” Another 80s band that I was not particularly fond of (and that is putting it mildly) was Naked Eyes. They hit the charts in 1983 with their weepy love song while I was more interested in the new wave music that was becoming more popular. The duo of Pete Byrne and Rob Fisher soon broke up after the release of their second album Fuel for the Fire, which was not well received. Naked Eyes Update: Any chance of a … Continue reading →

When Two Hit Wonders Attack – Part 3

Earlier this week, I was blogging about Two Hit Wonders – bands or artists that have two hits then disappear from the charts (usually not of their own choosing). Here are some more two hit wonders: Tone Loc – “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina” Tone Loc’s 1989 album Loc-ed After Dark produced both “Wild Thing,” which went to #2 and “Funky Cold Medina,” which went to #3. The album itself went to #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts. His follow-up, Cool Hand Loc, only reached #46 on the charts, but it was still certified gold. Tone Loc Update: Tone Loc … Continue reading →

When Two Hit Wonders Attack – Part 2

Yesterday, I was discussing Two Hit Wonders – the artists who have two big hits then fade away. Here are a few more that just didn’t have the staying power: Paula Cole – “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone” and “I Don’t Wanna Wait” Female singers had an incredible run in the late 90s and Paula Cole was no exception. “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone” went to #8 and “I Don’t Wanna Wait” (you may remember it as the “Dawson’s Creek” theme song) went to #11. But 1997 was the last time Paula would be on the charts – … Continue reading →

Untamed Heart (1993)

I liked it—I liked it not. I liked it—I liked it not. “Untamed Heart” was one of those movies that left me confused. I really liked the parts I liked, and really hated the parts I hated. I guess I should elaborate, huh? Marisa Tomei stars as Caroline, a waitress in a seedy diner. Her best friend is Cindy (Rosie Perez) and together they try to figure out life—Caroline’s is a mess. She’s dumped by guy after guy, she’s trying to finish beauty school and can’t seem to manage that, and she wonders if she’s just doomed to failure. One … Continue reading →