Asked about Naples, Florida on a ’70s TV talk show I said, “It’s like a giant Valium.”
One summer in the late 70s, I flew from Los Angeles to Naples, Florida for a a visit with my …
Summer, 1972: A bank robbery, some penny candy, the FBI, and my dog day afternoon.
As the sweltering summer of ’72 dragged on, each day seemed more oppressive than the one before. New York City …
It’s nice to be wanted, but when Andy Warhol’s team came to court me I took a step back.
Bob Colacello recruited me to work for Warhol’s Interview magazine. After drinks at the Polo Lounge and in their suite …
When neon signs fade: A luxury hotel in NYC became labeled, briefly, as a house of ill repute.
It was a cold, snowy winter evening in New York City. I was walking home from my job at Banker’s …
Shares of Tupperware plunged 42%. Whoops… looks like we may lose the Tupperware “burp.”
“I’ve had a lot of plastic surgery. When I die, they’re returning my body to Tupperware.”— Joan Rivers I recently …
Justice, equity, and democracy itself are in your hands—their survival depends on your vote.
ABC News Political Director Rick Klein explains midterm elections and how they will affect the 2024 presidential election. (It’s a …
Radio horror shows and Halloween are great partners; add Vincent Price and Ida Lupino, and you have gold.
Lucille Fletcher, one of the twentieth century’s scriptwriters, wrote several episodes of the radio series, Suspense. Her most famous is “Sorry, …
The many facets of a wee man who brought us gargantuian helpings of joy: Leslie Jordan.
Leslie Jordan died yesterday, and the news hit me hard. I didn’t know the man, but I was fully aware …
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical—Broadway opening date and theatre announced.
Earlier this month, I wrote about investing in Broadway shows and our support for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical (BTTF). …
Larry the Cat of 10 Downing Street on Liz Truss’ resignation as Great Britain’s Prime Minister.
Most cats will decide when to wake you up, when petting them is permitted, and they’ll advise you—often loudly—that it’s …
The Library of Congress’ online store has clever yet affordable gifts for all of your bookish friends.
I’m always on the lookout for gifts for my friends and many of mine are avid readers, writers, teachers, and …
“I just adore a penthouse view.” (And say…that Mondrian is pretty darn swell, too.)
As a kid in middle school, Green Acres was one of my favorite sitcoms. We watched it as a family. …
Invest in Broadway? Success comes from knowing what you want your money to do.
We’re helping bring Marty McFly, Doc Brown, and a DeLorean to Broadway in 2023. Several months ago, Jacob and I …
Menacing? You bet, if you’re an undead revenant feeding on the vital essence of the living.
I’ve never personally staked a vampire—but if I ever have an inclination to, this looks like it might just make …
While reading about the 2022 Nobel Prize winners, I was reminded of a much simpler time.
Ah, click chemistry.This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two Americans, K. Barry Sharpless of Scripps Research in …
Sondheim’s Into the Woods—a peek at the recording of the new Broadway cast album.
My love of Broadway musicals is no secret. I wear my adoration of the art form proudly, as a badge, …
Tonight: Carnegie Hall’s Opening Night Gala. You can listen in thanks to their partnership with WQXR.
Carnegie Hall and WQXR have united for the 12th season to present Carnegie Hall Live, a series of acclaimed broadcast concerts. Tonight’s opening night gala …
They invited every single person they knew. Yet, so very few came. (Stamp photo: U.S. Park Service)
We cannot allow another Grotesque Grifter to create Liar Fests and Dumpster Fires anywhere near the White House now or …
Little Italy’s 96th annual Feast of San Gennaro opens today—sadly, Vinny Peanuts won’t be there.
He was a true character and a fixture in Little Italy for more than half a century. There was a …
Never forget. Listen to the magnitude of our 9/ll loss, hour by tragic hour. 1010 WINS Archive.
This weekend marks the 21st anniversary of September 11, 2001—a miserable day that forever changed America. Today, as part of …
Here’s your printable 2022 Emmy® Awards ballot and the official 170-page interactive program.
It’s that red-carpet time of year again. So sharpen your voting pencils and see how your Emmy pics align (or …
#BoycottCNN has been trending on Twitter for days. “Refreshed” CNN logo revealed.
I hear they have a new tagline also. “CNN, News with a Long Red Tie.” (They were working on a …