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Interview: Interview with Mark Jansen of Epica

Robin Lynn03.2018Artist Interview, Celebrities, MusicLeave a Comment

I was lucky enough to be able to conduct an interview with Mark Jansen, the guitar player and growling voice of Epica fame. Epica is on tour supporting their latest … Read More

Robin LynnInterview: Interview with Mark Jansen of Epica03.06.2018

We Boldly Predict Winner of The Grammys Best Category

Martina O'Boyle01.2018Books, Celebrities, TelevisionLeave a Comment

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2018 Grammys – Best Spoken Word Album Over 16,000 Grammys, give or take, will be handed out this weekend, though due to the entertainment nature of the telecast, viewers will … Read More

Martina O'BoyleWe Boldly Predict Winner of The Grammys Best Category01.27.2018

Breaking News: Fats Domino Dead at 89

Robin Lynn10.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Antoine “Fats” Domino, a titan of early rock ‘n’ roll whose piano-based hits — such as “Ain’t That a Shame,” “Blueberry Hill” and “Blue Monday” — influenced artists including Paul … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Fats Domino Dead at 8910.25.2017

Breaking News: Tom Petty Deceased

Robin Lynn10.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, Music, ObituaryLeave a Comment

American music classic, Tom Petty has died today at the age of 66. He was taken to UCLA hospital in Santa Monica CA in full cardiac arrest. His condition was … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Tom Petty Deceased10.02.2017

The Right and Wrong Ways to Hate Taylor Swift

Hannah Wilson09.2017Celebrities, Miscellaneous, Music, New Music, OpinionLeave a Comment

Header image credit to Billboard It seems to be that the most controversial and dividing opinion is where you stand on international pop star Taylor Swift. I don’t have to … Read More

Hannah WilsonThe Right and Wrong Ways to Hate Taylor Swift09.13.2017

DirectTV Now Blesses Us With Michael B. Jordan

Garon Cockrell07.2017Celebrities, MiscellaneousLeave a Comment

This might seem like an advertorial or letter from a publicist, but it really isn’t. This is really just an excuse to post about the awesome Michael B. Jordan, whom … Read More

Garon CockrellDirectTV Now Blesses Us With Michael B. Jordan07.26.2017

Breaking News: Gregg Allman Dead at 69

Martina O'Boyle05.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, Music, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Gregg Allman

Southern rock legend Gregg Allman has died at age 69. There was a lot of drama packed into this life: a murdered father, an idolized brother and bandmate dead at … Read More

Martina O'BoyleBreaking News: Gregg Allman Dead at 6905.27.2017

Breaking News: Sir Roger Moore Dead

Robin Lynn05.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Sir Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond in seven films about the titular spy, has died at age 89. His family revealed that Moore passed away after a … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Sir Roger Moore Dead05.23.2017

Breaking News: Jonathan Demme Deceased

Robin Lynn04.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Jonathan Demme; Oscar winning director for “Silence of the Lambs”, passed away early in the morning of 26, April 2017 from complications of esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Jonathan Demme Deceased04.26.2017

Quick Six with Comedian and Writer Sheng Wang

Robin Lynn04.2017Celebrities, Comedy, Live Comedy, Miscellaneous, Quick SixLeave a Comment

Sheng Weng, comedian and writer for the hit ABC series Fresh off the Boat sat down and gave us a Quick Six interview, just in time for his performance in … Read More

Robin LynnQuick Six with Comedian and Writer Sheng Wang04.03.2017

2016 takes another icon from us: Carrie Fisher

JL Jamieson12.2016Breaking News, CelebritiesLeave a Comment

Carrie Fisher 1956-2016 Carrie Fisher was an icon of screen, stage, and page. She starred in movies, made appearances on so many TV shows we’ve loved, and provided voices for … Read More

JL Jamieson2016 takes another icon from us: Carrie Fisher12.27.2016

Breaking News: Leonard Cohen Dead at 82

Robin Lynn11.2016Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Leonard Cohen was called “the high priest of pathos” and the “godfather of gloom”. But the influence and appeal of this poet, novelist, songwriter and legendary ladies’ man has endured … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Leonard Cohen Dead at 8211.11.2016

Breaking News: Pete Burns Deceased

Robin Lynn10.2016Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Pop singer Pete Burns has died, at the age of 57. According to a statement on his Twitter page, shared by his manager Steve Coy, ex-wife Lynne Corlett and partner … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Pete Burns Deceased10.24.2016

Quick Six Interview: Sendhil Ramamurthy

JL Jamieson10.2016Actor Interview, Books, CelebritiesLeave a Comment

Actor Sendhil Ramamurthy has a familiar face and voice to all avid fans of TV shows like Heroes, Heroes Reborn, Beauty and the Beast, Covert Affairs, and so many others. … Read More

JL JamiesonQuick Six Interview: Sendhil Ramamurthy10.18.2016
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