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James Franco

Scott Haze Amazes in James Franco’s ‘Child of God,’ a Movie Based on Cormac McCarthy Novel

On Wednesday, July 30, 2014, I sat down with actor writer director James Franco and actor Scott Haze who plays lead character Lester Ballard in the movie “Child of God.” The movie is based on Cormac McCarthy’s third book and true to McCarthy form, it is a dark, disturbing tale of life at its rawest. Ballard is a human abomination, a … Read more

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Danae Mines

Danae Mines is the First Female Firefighter included in the FDNY Annual Calendar of Heroes

The article was written for TheBlot Danae Mines, an 11-year veteran of Engine Co. 60 in the South Bronx, is Ms. March in the 2015 FDNY Calendar of Heroes. She is the first female to have ever made it into the calendar, and, get this: She’s got all her clothes on! It’s the men who are … Read more

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James Franco

James Franco Cuddles with a Kitty, Plus More From Broadway Barks

Broadway Barks 16, held Saturday, July 12, featured adoptable — and adorable — dogs and cats from New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies including ASPCA, Animal Care and Control of NYC (AC&C), Animal Haven, BARC (Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition), Bideawee, Bobbi & the Strays, City Critters, Humane Society of New York (HSNY), KittyKind, … Read more

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feminism

Feminism is Evil and Rape Is Enjoyable

Feminism is the scourge of society, at least according to some twisted sisters out there. The latest personal affront to us binders of women came in the form of “tips” as presented by Sylvia Ann Hewlett, author of “Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success” and “Princeton Mom” Susan Patton, author of “Marry … Read more

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Shep Gordon

Mike Myers’ Directorial Debut is the movie ‘Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon’

Shep Gordon is not only a supermensch but also Mike Myers’ dear friend. Shep attracts celebrities wherever he goes. He managed Alice Cooper, Emeril Lagasse, Teddy Pendegrass, Raquel Welsh, Grouch Marx and many more. He was always the Plus-1 for Mike Douglas too.

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Hanging Out with Mr. Super Duper Alice Cooper at Tribeca Film Festival

Super Duper Alice Cooper looked every bit the rock icon as he walked down the red carpet inside the Chelsea Bow Tie Cinema for the premiere of the Tribeca Film Festival rockumentary, Super Duper Alice Cooper.

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ASJA Conference

American Society of Journalists & Authors (ASJA) Writers Panel on Thursday, April 24, 2014

If you’re feeling there’s never enough time to update your website and keep up with social media, blogging and marketing, this panel is for you. In this session Dorri Olds and panelists will teach you how to use your time efficiently to get the best results and stand out online.

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Errol Morris

Exclusive Interview: Errol Morris Asks Donald Rumsfeld What We All Want To Know

Yesterday, I hopped a subway down to SoHo for a one-on-one interview with Academy-Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris. I have interviewed gobs of A-list celebrities, but this was a career highlight and an honor. Morris is promoting his movie, “The Unknown Known.” It is his latest documentary and is being released on Friday, April 4. It shines … Read more

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Billy Crudup

Billy Crudup Talks About Beating Up His Brothers and Clive Owen

It’s a crime that cop Frank (Billy Crudup) is so loyal to his ex-con brother, Chris (Clive Owen). Chris is a bad, bad mofo who just got out of prison for murder. James Caan, Mila Kunis, Zoe Saldana, Marion Coitillard

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bulldog

Fashion February: Canine Couture

Doggie fashion extravaganzas raise funds for animal rescue and other pet charities Ralph Lauren may have gone for a rugged look during New York’s just-concluded Fashion Week, but the dogs that strutted the runways of the world’s biggest canine fashion shows this month pawraded in flamboyant flowing gowns, feathered boas, top hats and, of course, … Read more

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