When Dizzy was performing, I was looking at him and pinching myself: “This man is actually my employee? I’m employing Dizzy Gillespie?” It’s quite a feeling! His performance was on Easter weekend. My husband bought a big lamb. We cooked it and invited all the musicians. We had a feast that Dizzy Gillespie always talked about.

This collection was enchanting and pretty. Any woman wanting to feel more feminine or be the belle of the ball should consider Monique L’huillier’s Spring 2011 Collection.

I ran into TV personality and stylist Robert Verdi at Lincoln Center on September 13, 2010. We had both just seen the Carolina Herrera show, and I was curious to get his thoughts about fashion week in New York this season.

After a recent stint at WAA (Western Arts Alliance) in Long Beach, California, I had the pleasure of listening to one of the most beautiful male voices I have ever heard live.  Mark Masri performed Wednesday, September 1, at the Beacon Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Long Beach.  I suppose I should give a little history.  WAA is a nonprofit sector that supports venue presenters for the performing arts centers.   Many presenters come to this annual conference to find their acts to book for […]

You finally finished your album. All the songs are tracked. You’re fairly pleased with your performances, and after letting all your friends listen, you feel confident enough to finally mix your masterpiece. So where do you go from here?

He took the godessy out of the gown and put it in a cocktail dress. Wide legged trousers, pencil skirts and wrap-dresses flowed seamlessly on the runway.

Max Ryan talks about his experience on SEX AND THE CITY 2 .

When I got asked to put together some scene work for Sex and the City 2, I was looking for a romantic comedy. It sat on my desk, and I remember thinking, “What am I going to do with this now?” Eventually I got to it. That was my first romantic comedy. It’s kind of strange when you play pretty hard characters, which I’ve been playing. What I’m trying to say, it was great because it was me just becoming me just having fun. It was brilliant just to be able to portray myself. Obviously with a character I don’t walk around naked, of course.

Writing a song can be daunting. First, there are the drums, then the rhythm, chords, and so on. In spite of all that, you still have the lyrics, and you’d better sing them with some feeling! Why would anybody tackle such a task? Many songwriters ask themselves the same thing when they spend so much time in the studio writing and producing a song, only to get it rejected. So what is the secret to writing a good song? Naturally, there’s more than one way to do anything, but seasoned producer Rich Mouser helps to shed a little light on this very complex art of songwriting.

Last season was my very first ever entrance to the Star Lounge. Just like some myth, I’d heard it existed, but had never seen it firsthand. Stars casually came in and out of this intimate space. And security guarded its entrance like some royal Egyptian tomb. If you weren’t on the tip sheet, or a famous journalist, guess what . . . you weren’t getting’ in! So what’s all the hoopla about anyway? It’s just a small room, nicely decorated with plenty of hors d’oeuvres and black label liquor.