John Hughes’ movies were such a big part of my childhood. It’s so sad that he died so young. His movies epitomized the 1980s… each film had laughs, quirks, and a lot of heart. I still consider “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” as one of my top three favorites of all time. Sad day in Hollywood.
Aug
07
Jul
24
Hard-rock Queen Lita Ford Aims to Reclaim her Crown
By Jon Chattman The hard rock queen is about to retake her throne. Lita Ford is releasing her first full album (“Wicked Wonderful”) in nearly 15 years and on Sunday, she’s going to share songs off that record as well as old favorites with audiences at the Ridgefield Playhouse at 80 East Ridge in Connecticut.… Continue reading »
Jul
15
Best Mustache Ever with Lita Ford
“My husband – cause I only have eyes for him! Been married 15 years and we’re still on our honeymoon. We knew each other for two weeks and then got married on Friday the 13th.”
Apr
14
Mr. Mister had it all
Mr. Mister |MTV Music I miss these blazers. They should make a comeback. So very Don Johnson.
Mar
02
Von Iva’s Girls on Film
By Helen Horn-Mitchem The title of Von Iva’s latest EP, Girls on Film, may be a reference to their recent role in the big-budget comedy Yes Man, but nothing about the goofy commercial nature of that movie has touched the band’s music. Jillian Iva’s deep, smoky vocals are the driving power on each of the… Continue reading »
Feb
19
Zero Baby: Yeah Yeah Yeahs new single
Zero – Yeah Yeah Yeahs So good it’s not even funny. Love it. Love it.
Feb
18
Keshia Knight Pulliam: thecheappop.com interview
Candace Washington (Keshia Knight Pulliam, center) and Linda (Ion Overman) in “Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail.” Photo/Alfeo Dixon. By John Miele We know how the cliché goes: Child star eventually grows up before our very eyes, and then, crashes and burns in the spotlight. Keshia Knight Pulliam clearly isn’t part of that stereotype. The… Continue reading »
Sep
05
Suddenly, I’m in love with Billy Ocean
In a decade dominated by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson, Billy Ocean rose above and made his mark. Sure he didn’t have a white glove or a keen fashion sense like Lionel Richie, but this Caribbean import had what it takes to make a damn fine song. I’d charter this Ocean any day my friends.… Continue reading »
Jul
21
Black Kids release ulta-infectious album
By Jon Chattman Bursting onto the scene like a pack of Pop Rocks last year, the Jacksonville, FL-based Black Kids scored big by releasing their EP Wizards of Ahhs including their hit “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You” for free on MySpace. Zoom in less than a year later (that’s… Continue reading »
Jul
09
Agyness Deyn retro cool in SoHo
Agyness Deyn, sporting a blonde do this time out, was walking through SoHo with two pals and two puppies. After a short stroll, they all stopped by a nearby cafe for a bite to eat. The English model looks very retro here. Oh, and kind of like a boy. Photo/Mike DiScuilo
Jun
30
Molly Ringwald is still cool
Molly Ringwald rushes in and out of the Regis and Kelly show earlier today. Please Molly, call up John Hughes and ask him to make movies again. Photo/Mike DiScuillo