One Night Only

Me, Margaret & Lucia

Last night I did something I, like most of you, rarely do. I went to a live show of comedy and music. Margaret Cho & Friends to be exact.

The one night only to do happened at Largo @ The Coronet, courtesy of my friend publicist extraordinaire Ken Phillips 

You know the old adage "laughter is the best medicine?" well I am here to tell you I researched this last night and it truly is!

Me & Ken

Due to pandemic protocols masks and vaccination cards were required to enjoy the evening. 

And guess what Minions?! A fun time was had by all!!!

Whatever you do today with your bad self be sure it includes laughter, it is something we all need during these, shall we say, interesting times.

Mic Drop!

Margaret on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/margaret_cho/?hl=en  

Monday Motivation

Rock On With Your Bad Sweater!
Ozzy Osbourne 

With a scant 9 days until Christmas I thought I would motivate you with the gift of laughter. "Yes" today's Monday Motivation arrives in the form of Ozzy Osbourne wearing an ugly Gremlins inspired Christmas Sweater.

Seriously are there truly any good looking Christmas Sweaters? Aren't they all by law ugly AF?

But this particular one really stood out when I spied it. It made me recoil, repulsed, had my head spinning round 360 degrees, yet at the root of all that tomfoolery was laughter.

Yeah, I am giver, and so is Ozzy apparently, or is it unwittingly? 

Honestly I don't know how anyone celebrity or otherwise thinks the Christmas Sweaters they wear are not an assault on the senses of common decency.

Now get motivated, it's Monday after all!!!

Ozzy on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/ozzyosbourne/?hl=en

Fashion Police: Deputy Margaret Cho is Back!

Back To Bust Your Ass!
Margaret Cho

Social Media went all a Twitter, quite literally over Margaret Cho's appearance on the new and improved Fashion Police. While the show got high marks, Margaret got even higher ones...You Go Cho!

Well guess what kids? When you have a good thing you best keep it going, Deputy Margaret Cho will join Melissa Rivers and the gang again tonight to police what your ass wears!

Nothing says Happy Labor Day like laughter.

Prepare thyself, Fashion Police with the second coming of Margaret Cho airs tonight at 9 on E!

You'd Better Werk at: http://www.eonline.com/shows/fashion_police

"They All Want To Be Me" Carol Ann Susi

Carol Ann Susi

While I never watch or have watched the Big Bang Theory, I did catch Carol Ann Susi on Seinfeld and more importantly, I was fortunate enough to have known her.

"They all want to be me" was what she said about all the gorgeous female stars she had met. As she told it they would tell her when they met her how funny she was and that they wished they were as funny as she and that they would love to get the roles she got.

Carol Ann was a laugh riot. She could make you bust up by simply saying "Hello."

I met Carol Ann when I participated in a screenplay reading that Del Shores wrote with Olivia Newton-John's sister Rona.

Carol Ann didn't drive and since we lived near each other Del asked me if I could give her a ride to his place for it.

It was one of the most memorable rides I have ever had, she was hilarious!

That was her amazing gift, laughter...

R.I.P. Dear Lady and Thanks for giving me a wonderful memory.

Carol Ann Susi on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0839836/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1

James + Heidi Durbin = Hunter, & Baby #2...!

This Threesome Is About To Become Four!

James & Heidi Durbin Are Ready To CELEBRATE with Announcement of Second Child Due This Fall

Congratulations to my buddy James Durbin, he and wife Heidi are expecting baby number two! 

American Idol alum & pop rock star James Durbin and wife Heidi Durbin are celebrating the announcement of their second child due this Fall.  Heidi is about 8 weeks along and is expected to deliver the new bundle of joy in November.  This will be the second child for James & Heidi.  Their son Hunter Durbin will turn 5 years old next month. 

Says James & Heidi, "We are looking forward to more laughter in the house with this new addition.  We love those silly baby expressions and big brother Hunter will probably be a big help too."                    

James is also celebrating the release of his brand new CD this week.  CELEBRATE will be released April 8 and features his single "Parachute"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmrlqh3Pt8o&list=UU6NjAP__bgiv99frESvWIRA&feature=c4-overview   CELEBRATE is available on iTunes, etc here  http://bit.ly/1ckwR6x   

The Strange Familiar + "Pretty Little Liars" = An Awesome 2013...!

The Strange Familiar

After having their haunting hit song "Unwanted" featured on one of my favorite shows "Pretty Little Liars" last year, one of my favorite bands The Strange Familiar is back on the show with "Alibi", "Unwanted", and "Runaway Heart" on Season 3 of Pretty Little Liars on January 29, February 12, and March 12 episodes.

The songs are taken from their debut album "Chasing Shadows" - as a huge fan of both this  news is rockin' ! 

Last nights episode featured "Alibi" which is sure be be another hit for TSF.

I checked in with my friend and lead singer for the band Kira Leyden Andrea and asked her to give a shout out to all of you PLL and TSF fans as to what five things she wishes all of you in 2013.

Pretty Little Liars

Take it away Kira....!

1) Love - what's life without love? Love for our families, friends, our significant other, God, for all those who need compassion and a heping hand, and love for life!

2) Health - we often take the little things for granted - like being able to get out of bed in the morning - to see the sun rise - to share a meal with friends and family. But when things like these are taken away, we realize they are not so little after all. I wish for everyone to be blessed with good health of mind, body and spirit in 2013.

3) Peace - I know it may sound like a cliche pageant answer, but I wish for peace in 2013. Peace of mind - peace in our families, peace in our nation, peace between all nations.

4) Laughter - life can be heavy, so I wish that laughter will help lift everyone up in 2013.

5) Hope - for everyone going through a tough time, for anyone in pain... We all have our struggles, but hope is what keeps us going.

Thanks Kira for your well wishes to everyone....and being part of a band and a show that makes 2013 an already better year than 2012.

Turn and face the strange: http://thestrangefamiliar.com/

Liars are pretty: http://prettylittleliars.alloyentertainment.com/