11.5.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Did you know that the music business has been concentrating more and more on your olfactory sense? Yes, you read correctly, your nose not your ears. Just ripe for the holidays Jay-Z is releasing neither a new song nor an album, but a new scent for men called “Gold Jay Z,” collaboration with Ilias Ermenidis of Firmenich – the world’s second-largest perfume company. Read More
10.31.2013 | By Jack Rico |
It’s the season to trick r’ treat and to bump into ghouls and ghosts on the streets. It’s Halloween today and many adults are looking for movies that will scare them off their socks. But many adults have kids and can’t enjoy these movies with them because, hey, “The Exorcist” scarred me for life when I was 7 too! That’s why I’ve compiled five animated halloween films safe for the whole family. Read More
10.30.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Lou Reed, singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of The Velvet Underground, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27 at his Long Island home at the age of 71. Since then most publications have made it a point to write on the so called legendary musician, but unless you are well studied on the 70’s rock scene and have since kept up with Reed’s solo career, you probably could care less. Read More
10.22.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Brad Pitt hasn’t always been a solid actor. He’s had some doozies along the way, and in this article, we list the five worst of what can be deemed a successful career. Read More
10.21.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
With the action thriller “Escape Plan” not even drawing double digit numbers at the box office in its theatrical release this past weekend, why don’t we remember the best of Sylvester Stallone’s finest performances. Read More
10.10.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Jay Z’s Roc Nation has signed Wardell, a talented summery sounding duo that might give Blue Ivy a run for her inheritance. The indie-folk band is made up of Theo and Sasha Spielberg, children of Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw. Theo, 25 is in charge of instrumentals and Sasha, 23, of vocals. They released the EP “Brother/Sister†earlier this year and are currently preparing their debut album set to be released in 2014. Read More
09.26.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Madonna has officially begun her revolution, the question is if anyone will join.
With the debut of the short film “secretprojectrevolution,” co-directed by the singer and photographer Steven Klein, Madonna is looking to ignite people to wake up and smell today’s social injustice. The film’s debut also marks the start of #ArtForFreedom, an online global platform where anyone can submit art in response to: “What does freedom mean to you?” Read More
09.23.2013 | By Jack Rico |
Looks like Lifetime’s new Latina themed show Devious Maids is a bonafide hit and a bonafide hit with Hispanics too as 19% of them in total viewers nearly doubles that of Lifetime’s primetime average. In other words, 9.5% of Hispanics watch other Lifetime programming vs. 19% of them watching Devious Maids. You can attribute the success of the show to specific themes: Latina protagonists, Latino themed situations, guilty pleasure escapism and a sexy Latin vibe to the show has really become a point of engagement TV for Hispanics. Who knows how many others are watching on an iPad or On Demand added to the ratings success. Read More
09.18.2013 | By Jack Rico |
With Venice, Telluride and the Toronto Film Festival behind us, it’s time to focus our attention to The New York Film Festival, North America’s second oldest film festival. It marks its 51st edition, from Sept. 27th to Oct. 13th, with 17 days of exciting world premieres, award winners from Cannes, Berlin and Venice, retrospective screenings, spotlights on emerging filmmakers, panels, and galas. Founded in 1963, this festival continues to introduce audiences to the most exciting, innovative and accomplished works of world cinema. I have outlined what I think are the best in class at the festival and money that will be well spent. You love cinema? Get ready to feel like you’re at the Oscars! Read More
09.11.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Jon Stewart has made his comeback to “The Daily Show” after a 12-week hiatus. During the first eight weeks of his absence John Oliver, Senior British Correspondent for the show, took over for the role of host while Stewart traveled to Jordan to make his directing debut with “Rosewater.” Read More
