By Leigh Haugh on September 12, 2014
Bacall, Lauren Bacall
Actors, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Movies
Lauren Bacall, the Hollywood legend who wooed, fell in love with, and married fellow screen icon, Humphrey Bogart, died in August 2014 at the age of 89. The versatile actress had an impressive career that spanned seventy years and included prolific film, TV, and stage roles. Her death occurred on Tuesday, August 12 at her […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 11, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Actors, Celebrities, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Movie Reviews, Movies
Philip Seymour Hoffman shines in A Most Wanted Man, which is one of his final film roles prior to his death. As most readers are already aware, Hoffman was found dead of a heroin overdose in his Upper West Side apartment in Manhattan back in February 2014. The native New Yorker and talented actor left behind a […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 10, 2014
AMC, Netflix, The Killing, TV, Viewer Backlash
Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Opinion, TV, TV Reviews
The Killing concluded its series run on Netflix this summer. The fourth and final season became available for streaming on the media service on August 1, 2014. The series presented its swan song of six episodes, thanks to the streaming media giant that has saved the drama from cancellation twice. How does the series end for […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 8, 2014
Highest-Paid TV Stars, Hollywood
Actors, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, TV
Hollywood deep pockets: Who has them? While TV is a source of entertainment for viewers and critics alike, it also can provide a substantial livelihood for some of the actors involved in the medium. Some of the longest-running and most popular TV series also have significant price tags attached to them, especially where the talent is […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 7, 2014
James Beard Food Gastronomy
Blogs, Food & Wine, Leigh Haugh
The James Beard Foundation Awards, which recognize excellence in the culinary food world, helped to put the art of cooking and celebrity chefs on the map. The James Beard Foundation was erected in honor of its namesake, culinary legend Chef James Beard, and established in 1990. The first awards were given out in 1991. They […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 6, 2014
Rhimes
Celebrities, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, TV
Shonda Rhimes is bringing #TGIT to ABC. The hashtag, as many may be aware of, stands for “Thank God It’s Thursday.” The über executive producer, who has dominated ABC’s Thursday night lineup with hit dramas Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, will take over the Thursday night lineup for Fall of 2014. Rhimes will add new drama, […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 4, 2014
Feminism
Actors, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh
Lena Dunham could be considered the new voice of feminism or Betty Friedan of the millennial generation. Many supporters and detractors alike are anxiously awaiting the release of Dunham’s upcoming memoir, Not That Kind of Girl, which is slated for its debut on September 30. In summary, the brave and ballsy millennial figurehead reflects on her […]
By Leigh Haugh on August 24, 2014
Alicia keys
Entertainment, Leigh Haugh
Grammy Award winner and critically acclaimed singer, Alicia Keys, announced on Wednesday night that she is pregnant, with her second child. She made the announcement while wishing her husband, Kassem Dean, better known as well-renowned producer Swizz Beats, a very happy fourth wedding anniversary. This is the couple’s second child; their first child, Egypt Daoud […]
By Leigh Haugh on August 7, 2014
Orange is the New Black
Blogs, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh
The series, Orange is the New Black (OITNB), has been all the rage in the 20-something age bracket. With that to live up to, its newly anticipated second season was not a disappointment. The popularity of this series is largely due to the fact that it has broken so many boundaries that have not been crossed on […]
By Leigh Haugh on July 4, 2014
college
Blogs, College Voices, Leigh Haugh
College life can present many challenges. Figuring out how to pay for higher education could be the most challenging aspect of all. Take heart, it is possible to both save on costs and make money go farther once enrolled in higher education. Here are some tips to help pay for college and cut costs while […]