They often say that life imitates art and the same holds true in the latest thriller, sci-fi film, Surrogates starring Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell.
“I know a great recipe when I see it and this book is full of them,” said superstar and super cook Patti LaBelle. “B. Smith has really captured the heart of delicious, yet healthy, southern cooking.” An endorsement like that would be hard to beat.
There are couples who, with no special effort, just make you feel good because they radiate authentic happiness, a love that runs deep, and mutual pride. To put it another way, they are crazy about each other. And you can’t imagine each partner ever being with anyone else.
It came as no surprise when it was announced months ago that the always exuberant Wayne Brady would be the host of the updated version of the game show classic “Let’s Make a Deal,” airing on CBS.
One of the indicators that an entertainment figure is a firmly entrenched superstar, perhaps even an icon, is that people often refer to them by their first name only and everyone knows who is being spoken of.
One thing that I find offensive is how companies and individuals do everything they can think of to make money when someone famous — and especially an icon — dies.
I was asked by a reader who is a Temptations fan, a Motown enthusiast and a lover of statistics, how many men had been members of the Temptations in the history of the group, which would be 1961 to the present.
Gospel music should be comforting and inspiring, in addition to sounding good. There are times, too, when it should get the listener fired up. It should touch hearts, and it will if it is being presented from the heart.
Alturo Shelton was, in some ways, a throwback to other eras. As increasingly raunchy comedy became more popular, due to the “Def Jam Comedy” TV show, a changing society and many other factors, Shelton kept it clean. He had made a commitment.
