“Honey West” was a pioneering 1960s television series featuring Anne Francis as a stylish female private eye. Despite its brief run, it received critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe for Francis. She reminisces about the show’s unique charm and her hopes for a modern revival, emphasizing the lack of family-friendly material for older actors today.
By Diedre JohnsonDaily Commerce Staff Writer An attempt by Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Woo to build innovative low-income housing in Hollywood has swept up architect Craig Hodgetts into one of the community’s hottest political issues. And the normally arts-oriented … Continued
Working on a cruise ship offers steady employment and the chance to travel while honing performance skills in a unique environment. Various cruise lines are increasing job opportunities for entertainers, providing room, board, and pay. Though the contracts vary in length, performers save money and enjoy a vibrant lifestyle aboard.
This is a partial biography of the late Hollywood icon, Paul Newman, focusing on his childhood, military service, initial struggle in acting, and start of his career. Newman was born into an affluent Jewish family in Ohio, served in the Navy during WWII, and later pursued theater. Navigating difficulties in his early personal life and fledgling career.
Article By Diedre Johnson When Tina Turner wrote the lyrics to this Top 40 hit single, she was many years away from small, rural, and unincorporated Nutbush, Tennessee, the place where she spent a significant portion of her childhood.Yet the … Continued
By Diedre Johnson The jaw-dropping sets of Black Panther and the Afrocentric costumes played an essential role in the storytelling and the performances on screen The majestic waterfalls, captivating scenes of a technologically-advanced Country, and actors in traditional African garb … Continued
By Diedre Johnson “I’m free, I’m open, I’m willing, I’m available,” declares Kristoff St. John. With taping over for the day, the jeans-clad actor settles into his spacious YOUNG AND RESTLESS dressing room, ready for conversation. Twenty-five-year-old St. John has … Continued
By Diedre Johnson On March 18, 2013, a 16-year-old Zendaya Stoermer Coleman stepped onto the ballroom floor of the 16th season of Dancing with the Stars. The youngest ever contestant at that time, she made an instant impression with her … Continued
By Diedre Johnson Tribeca Festival continues to build equity, diversity, and inclusion, both behind the scenes and on the big screen. Championing a diverse range of filmmakers, actors, and creators Tribeca is working collectively to engage audiences and tell engrossing … Continued
Key PlayerKAREN GRAY A+Es human resources chiefleads push for inclusion BY DIEDRE JOHNSONIn executive years, Karen Gray is a newbie.The former attorney joined A+E as executive VP ofhuman resources in summer 2019. Coming to A+E,which includes Lifetime, meant bringing not … Continued