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I just read in the news that another rap star was shot. What is it with the music industry today? Rappers are shooting rappers to get ahead, and drive by shootings take out major rap stars. I can just imagine what it would have been like when I was young. The Captain and Tennille, Olivia-Newton John and the Steve Miller Band form a gang to shoot and kill Billy Joel!
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I grew up watching I Dream of Jeannie, and fell in love with Barbara Eden. I loved the beautiful bottle that Jeannie lived in. Over the years I have painted my own Jim Beam bottles and failed miserably at having them resemble anything like the whiskey bottle they used on the show. Mike finally made a great attempt at painting a bottle for me, but I never had the correct colors to give him. Today in the mail I received a beautiful copy painted by Michelle of DreamyJeannieBottles.com. All I need now is a Jeannie!
So far I have watched about 5 episodes of the newly released Family on DVD. So far I have cried about 5 times! This show is actually better than I remember. The acting is outstanding, and the cast is just perfect. I have a special place in my heart for the show because I was Kristy McNichol’s age whe the show originally aired. I identified with McNichol’s character, Buddy, because she had a special relationship with her brother, Willy. Willy reminds me so much of my brother that has passed away, and I had a similar relationship with him. The show brings me back in time when my family was whole and everyone was healthy. I miss those times.
Well I just saw Rosie’s debut on The View and thought that she did a wonderful job! I do wonder if she might overpower the rest of the table. She is such a strong personality, and while she will be my favorite, I don’t know if the rest of the gals can rise to her energy. Time will tell. Good luck Rosie!Â
I don’t know how long they will allow them to be up there, but I am loving all the wonderful clips of The Carpenter’s television appearances that are now on YouTube. Karen Carpenter was such a beautiful spirit with the voice of an angel.
 The American Film Institute released the top 25 movie musicals of all time today. The only one I disagree with is Moulin Rouge! It was a movie mishmash of stolen songs from great musicals. It probably is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Three of my all time favorites did make the list. Of course, the three movies also star the great Judy Garland! They are The Wizard of Oz, A Star is Born, and Meet Me in St. Louis. I am so glad that A Star is Born got recognition. Judy Garland was robbed when she didn’t get her Academy Award for her outstanding performance in this amazing picture.
I was searching the web and found this interview with Liza Minnelli and her dance mentor, Luigi.
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Tonight we went with our friend Chuck to see Kathy Griffin at the South Shore Music Circus. When we arrived I though I was at a bear event, because so many of our bear friends were also attending that night. In fact, I would say it was one of the most successful bear events I have attended recently, and it wasn’t even listed anywhere! About the show…what can I say? The show was fantastic! I generally do not like stand up comedy, but Kathy’s brand of celebrity dish is right up my alley. She has the courage to say what we are all actually thinking about those crazy Hollywood stars. I was a little worried that I had heard all her dish having seen all her Bravo and HBO specials, as well as her series, My Life on the D List. To my wonderful surprise, it was very fresh. I love how she continues a story from a previous encounter she has had with a celeb. She makes us feel that we are all her “girlfriends” and is updating the latest info. I wonder how it plays to people who don’t follow her, but our audience seemed to be with her all the way. I will definitely go out of my way to see her whenever she is in town. Kathy Griffin is strictly “A List” in my book!
I heard on the news today that American Idol runner up, Katharine McPhee, is in the running for the new Wonder Woman movie! I have always thought that she had a more than passing resemblance to Lynda Carter, who played the role in the 70’s on television. I hope that she gets it as she is truly talented. What’s next? Taylor Hicks as Batman? Whoo!
