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2012 - Well I suppose I should wish everyone
in cyber and beyond a Happy New Year…there you have it.
1 A recrap of the past 365 days is a rather
bleak and shake your head subject, considering there were very
few moments or colorful highlights. 1 Let's jump on the entertainers first. The Two and
a Half Men series still sucks and will probably be cancelled
very soon. The network is walking around with eyes closed shut
and the fibrillation is just not happening. Let it die already.
One can only hope. A couple of major divorces
that saw record hitting settlements and a few great players waiving
down to us from the big movie theatre in the sky. X Factor is
starting to bore us. The Doc is not too Thiillered with jail.
Rupert Murdoch is still making trillions. Enough said1 The Republicans are still scrambling
for a candidate that will help this country pretend that better
days are ahead. I won't get in to the individuals running, I
figure if they keep running they might end up somewhere in some
swamp filled universe that has them clutching for some fresh
apolitical air. Mitt and Newt!@#$%^&* do they sound like
Smurf names. Hey where's Sarah and Chris. Obama is still making
promises promises he can't keep...dah. We caught and destroyed
Osama bin Laden (I think). Let us not forget those dancing greed
mongrels Hosni and Gadhafi your lease is up. Yes it's been quite
a year. Arnold couldn't keep it in his pants and Anthony Weiner
of New York tweeted his package for the world to enjoy. . Dominique
Strauss-Kahn copped a feel and lost Europe1 Jerry Sandusky and Joe Paterno I say yuk yuk yuk
to you1
Yes the big
big big wedding William and Catherine, good luck guys. 2011 was
an interesting year; I for one went through some elevating changes
in my life. I realised that in order to be happy one must not
be blinded by love but rather be blinded with hope. And a very
sad goodbye to: Apple founder Steve Jobs who went out in style
saying "Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow!" inotherwords@rocketmail.com |
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 Harvey is still pursuing
his comedy schtick and Maury is there to support him. Although
his humor needs work or perhaps a writer.Harvey insists that
he made the right choice.
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 From what I remember Michael Godin has
been in the entertainment world since his teens. I was fortunate
enough to meet him at A&M Records when I signed with them.
He has great ears and that's why he plays some pretty fine music
including one of my favorite bands Abraham's Children. Check
it out and tell Mike we sent you. |
 BLACK ON BLACK: The legendary Johnny Cash was much more
than a mere country crooner. He was as innovative as such artists
like The Beatles, Elvis, Sinatra and others that helped pave
the way to a musical spectrum of change. For over 50 years he
entertained us with his black persona, but underneath that dark
fashion was a gentle and caring man. His music represents the
simple individual coping with life's everyday struggles to maintain
a sane existence. Despite his compassion for the ordinary man,
he will always remain elevated, at least in the sense of musical
history Receiving 11 Grammys and writing 48 single records to
reach the American Top100, he created a perfect blend of country,
folk and pop styles. Each of his five children have performed
on stage with him at one point or another during the 38 years
he spent touring the globe. His talents as an entertainer go
beyond music; he collaborated on several films over the course
of his life, as well. His voracious spirit and strong influence
will not go unfelt after his passing from this world n |
 TORONTO - Film and Television
star Nick Mancuso known for his hit tv series Stingray and pop
rocker Jimi Bertucci enjoying a cappucino at the landmark cafe
Ill Diplomatico in Toronto's Little Italy. Jimi and Nick have
been friends for some time. Both were born in Calabria, Italy
and arrived in Canada around the same time. They recently hooked
up in Los Angeles to discuss their upcoming project that will
see their native land as a cultural film center. When we spoke
to them in Beverly Hills, they told us that plans were in the
works to turn Serra San Bruno, Jimi's birthplace, into a center
where Europe and all countries could meet and present their works
in a film festival setting. Actors, directors and producers such
as Frank Mancuso, Francis Ford Coppolla, Martin Scorsese, Robert
DeNiro, Al Pacino, Ben Gazzara, John Travolta and other Italian
decendants will guest the events with hopes that their insight
to the industry will deliver a postive message and encourage
young actors, filmmakers and directors to explore a wide spectrum
to making and marketing movies.
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THE KILLING ROAD (continued from
u-tubio) ...boys were jamming on stage.During one of our
rock-steady nights, this elderly man with a voluptuous woman
wearing an extravagantly large, maroon, velvet hat was silently
watching us play. He approached us after our first set and proceeded
to hand me a business card. "Call me tomorrow, I've got
big plans for you guys," he said nonchalantly, before leaving
the club. He was right, he did have big plans for us...As our
marketing team was busy designing and distributing memorabilia
to the masses,  the band was racking up sky miles and
every other day we would arrive in a different destination. The
fan base was getting bigger and demand for the band was beginning
to take its toll. We would sometimes do as many as 55 cities
in 60 days; this would include meet-and-greet sessions, radio
interviews, in-store appearances and how can we forget those
special gatherings that promoters put together for after the
shows. These theatrical events would consist of that old cliché,
S, D & RnR, and if you've heard anything about this traveling
carnal zoo, 99% of the dirt is probably true. For many years
I lived the life of a rock star, within my own outrageous bounds.
My sweet clairvoyant Mama would save every postcard I sent and
review or newspaper clipping about the band, as she mailed off
our popular 45-records to her relatives in Southern Italy. By
this point I was in need of a passport, more countries, more
concerts, more everything. The overindulgence became monotonous
and practically routine. I was a sequined soldier, defending
my public persona by means of gratifying my supporters. At times
it seemed that even the simplest form of stability was a luxury.
The revenue I was collecting afforded me the ability to drive
a great car, to have a recording studio built into the mansion
on the hill, and all the material goods one could drink, but
no sooner than I would sit down to enjoy a quiet brunch on my
patio overlooking the shore, I would receive a phone call notifying
me of the next scheduled tour. No time to soak up the sunlight
or read a good book, I had to hit the road again. It felt good knowing that our faithful
followers found some satisfaction in our egocentric endeavors.
Everything imaginable was available to us, meaning the abundance
of candy and promiscuity was part of our daily menu. Our intrigue
was not limited only to musical fans. Our collective group of
admirers ranged from gay politicians to bored rich brats looking
for kicks with rock bands. The subtle, unrecognizable torment
we sometimes faced was stored deep underneath the layers of laughter
and eye-piercing facades. We wanted the fame, we demanded the
attention, only to find ourselves weighed down by a burden of
responsibility. Luckily, time has a way of slowing down the fast-paced
highway of popularity; a good thing if you're caught up in the
redundant ruckus. In the end, we can reflect as mature connoisseurs
of our self-appointed space and smile, knowing we slayed many
dragons along the killing road. From Ciao Magazine n |
 Italian Walk Of Fame
- As a young boy in the new world,
my dreams were heightened by endless possibilities. Growing up
on Grace Street, the melting pot of a pulsing environment made
me street smart, with a passion to explore the newness of my
surroundings. My hood had it all, musicians, athletes, politicians,
actors, novelists …this eclectic gathering of determined
ethnic opportunists would eventually roar to recognition. Our
struggles were those typical of newcomers to a culture that was
complacent in many ways. My roots and traditions of human nature
can be attributed to a community that made me feel secure and
safe. The Italian Walk Of Fame will be a reminder of all those
that dream and never stop dreaming n |
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