Hollywood

Hollywood Marilyn Monroe Vandalism Walk of Fame

THANK YOU TO WHOEVER STOLE THAT MARILYN MONROE STATUE!

Since it appeared in 1994, we have been appalled by this monstrosity that apparently passes for “public art.” The gaudy metallic gazebo is located at the important intersection of Hollywood Blvd and La Brea, intended as some kind of “gateway” to Hollywood. We always assumed there was some sort of political corruption between whoever paid for it and the artist. The embarrassing “art” depicts five statues of actresses in a highly sexualized and disrespectful manner. Whoever vandalized this nightmare should be rewarded, and hopefully the Hollywood chamber of commerce will re-think this situation and install a more appropriate piece of art.

By Janet / June 19, 2019
Donald Trump George Clooney Hollywood Walk of Fame

GEORGE CLOONEY TO DONALD TRUMP: I DON’T HAVE A STAR ON HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD!

Suburbicon director George Clooney has observed that Donald Trump seems to enjoy fueling the wars between what he calls “coastal elites who live in a bubble ” and middle America. George doesn’t LIKE being called a “Hollywood elite.” He responded “Hollywood elite? I don’t have a star on Hollywood Boulevard, but Donald Trump DOES have a star on Hollywood Boulevard! Who lives in a bigger bubble?”

Photo Credit: AKM-GSI

By Janet / October 8, 2017
Hollywood Sofia Vergara Walk of Fame

SOFIA VERGARA: HOW HAPPY CAN YOU GET?

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Has anyone EVER looked more delighted to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Sofia Vergara can’t contain her joy. Her Modern Family costars were there for the ceremony – as well as her own family, including fiancée Joe Manganiello. Mercifully absent was her vindictive former fiancée Nick Loeb who might have ruined the event if he’d shown up waving a test tube.

Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News

By Janet / May 7, 2015
Christoph Waltz Hollywood Walk of Fame

CHRISTOPH WALTZ GETS HIS JUST DESSERTS

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It’s always nice to see someone who really DESERVES it, get a star on the Walk of Fame. Austrian actor Christoph Waltz was “discovered” by Quentin Tarantino (above left) and received an Oscar for his memorable role in “Inglourious Basterds.” His “Django Unchained” costar Samuel L. Jackson (above right) also showed his support at the ceremony. You can next see Christoph in “Big Eyes” which is coming out at Christmas.

Photo Credit: AKM-GSI

By Janet / December 1, 2014
Book Hollywood Mamie Van Doren Playing The Field

MAMIE VAN DOREN’S AMAZING HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURES

This is the perfect book to read on vacation at the beach if you love Hollywood: Mamie Van Doren’s “Playing the Field.” She was kind enough to send us a copy and we couldn’t put it down! Gorgeous Mamie was one of the triumvirate of platinum blonde glamour girls that ruled the silver screen in the 50’s and 60’s in Hollywood. Mamie was friendly with her “competition” Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield, but she was the only bombshell to survive in the long run. We loved her “bad girl” movies like “Untamed Youth” And “Running Wild.” Mamie’s adventures in Hollywood and encounters with guys like Tony Curtis, Elvis Presley, Rock Hudson, Nicky Hilton, Steve Cochran, and assorted athletes, are detailed and fascinating. She recalls exciting evenings nightclubbing at Ciro’s and twisting at the Whiskey a Go Go. This woman lived through it all and doesn’t hesitate to share. Thanks, Mamie.

By Janet / July 6, 2013
Courtney Stodden Doug Hutchison Hollywood Implants

COURTNEY STODDEN TOOK HER IMPLANTS FOR A WALK IN HOLLYWOOD

Teen vixen Courtney Stodden is disappointed that her new DD implants aren’t getting her enough attention. Not ONE magazine cover! So she and her husband Doug Hutchison took a walk on Hollywood Boulevard, hoping to cause a stir. Unfortunately, girls that look like Courtney are not so uncommon on Hollywood Blvd so she might have gotten more attention in Beverly Hills, if you know what we mean.

Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News

By Janet / July 3, 2013
Hollywood Walk of Fame

AT LAST! SOMEONE WHO DESERVES TO BE ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME!

We’ve grown so accustomed to borderline celebrities being added to the Walk of Fame that it’s almost a shock when a bona fide MOVIE STAR adds his hand and foot prints to the cement. Robert DeNiro has softened up with age – there was a time when he would rather have died than be involved in such a public display in Hollywood. After all, he was a serious New York actor. He craved privacy, not adoration. But he’s grown up and become a more public figure and perhaps more grateful. He is a real MOVIE STAR like the James Stewarts and Carole Lombards of yesteryear and we are glad to have him. (Above, Grace Hightower gives her husband a smooch.)

Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News

By Janet / February 5, 2013
Auction Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Joan Crawford Judy Garland Marilyn Monroe

DEBBIE REYNOLDS WAVES GOODBYE TO A LIFETIME COLLECTION, BUT SHE’S IN THE MONEY NOW!



Debbie Reynolds’ Hollywood costume auction this weekend was a roller coaster of emotional ups and downs. It was nice to see Debbie solving her financial problems after being robbed blind by not one, but two good-for-nothing husbands. But it was undeniably sad to see her dream of opening a Hollywood museum go up in smoke. She acquired most of her massive collection at the big MGM sale around 40 years ago and has been storing and caring for them ever since. Sadder still is the fact that most of the collectibles were purchased by foreigners and will be taken out of the country. A Saudi Arabian voice on the phone paid 4.6 million for Marilyn Monroe’s white “Seven Year Itch” subway dress. A man from a Japanese museum quietly purchased Judy Garland’s “Wizard of Oz” dress and ruby sequin slippers for $910,000 and $510,000. One of our personal favorites- Joan Crawford’s waitress uniform from “Mildred Pierce” only pulled in $22,500- maybe THAT will stay in the US.

By Janet / June 19, 2011