LUCY IS HERE!

DON'T MISS IT!

IT'S IN LOS ANGELES!

http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/entertainment/i-love-lucy-live-on-stage-20110930

http://ilovelucylive.com/Welcome_.html

QUEEN OF THE DESERT!

New coverstory:

NICK ADAMS from Broadway's

"PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT"

http://aumag.org/wordpress/

A FIRST

Interviewed Anna Deavere Smith yesterday in between the matinee and evening performance of her one-woman show at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

In the 20 years I’ve been interviewing notables, I’ve never run across someone who didn’t want to shake hands, hug [“Doctor’s orders”], nor have their picture taken [for my own personal use]. I don’t know the reason for the latter, as she looked great decked out in attractive makeup and a cute casual outfit.

After the interview, I saw her enlightening show then proceeded backstage to try again. I thought she might have a change of heart once she was finished with her performance. When I saw Anna, I congratulated her and asked again to have a picture taken together. She still refused, I didn’t insist, but she felt the need to stick the stage manager on me, who was polite about it.

THE PIC ABOVE IS A FAKE

HERE COMES THE TSUNAMI!

JOHN WATERS cover story just went up today!

http://aumag.org/wordpress/?p=1801

Thanks, John!

IN BED WITH DANN & KELLY / JASON RITTER

http://www.youtube.com/user/Klyluk

HE'S UP!

ALEC MAPA COVER STORY

http://aumag.org/wordpress/

SAD[A] FAMILY

After watching SADA THOMPSON for so many years in many of her memorable roles, such as television's iconic FAMILY drama series, I felt like she was a family member. I am saddened by her death.

I'm thrilled, though, that I got to interview her [link below]. After our talk, she mailed me, from her home in Connecticut, a very nice handwritten note [a forgotten art] thanking me, which I have framed and sitting on my bookshelf.

http://aumag.org/features/SadaJan07.html

WATERS POURS IT ON!

The "Prince of Puke," "The King of Filth," or whatever moniker he uses, JOHN WATERS is simply engaging and entertaining!

[click on pic to enlarge]

Watch for the interview soon on

IN BED WITH DANN & KELLY

http://dannandkelly.com/

John is always the Fashion Plate!

Also, John will be an upcoming cover story in A&U magazine:

http://aumag.org/wordpress/

RITTER IS READY!

Interviewed JASON RITTER today.

What a genuine, engaging guy. The man is charming, friendly, and very easy going.

He's committed to helping others, especially in the HIV/AIDS community. I'm in awe of humanitarianism; I wish I could be more like him.

Read the story about him in an upcoming issue of A&U magazine.

http://aumag.org/wordpress/

Also, catch him soon on an episode of IN BED WITH DANN & KELLY.

http://DANNandKELLY.com/

THANK YOU

Thank you, Elizabeth, for all the trendsetting work you

did with the HIV/AIDS community!

The iconic star has left the planet but her valuable efforts remain.

I had the opportunity to interview her earlier in the millennium and she was a delight: down to earth, unpretentious, and filled with humor.

I was told explicitly that the interview was to last for

30 minutes; Elizabeth and I spoke for 2 hours.

The last question I asked Elizabeth was: Name one word to describe yourself.

She answered, "Survivor."

Read the interview at:

http://aumag.org/wordpress/?p=1206

BEEF

MY TURN TO BITCH

Topic: Publicists

Granted, like anything else in life, there are good ones and there are bad ones. Some are devil incarnate; others are angels from above. I've dealt with both. Some of the angels include: Dale Olson, Richard Hoffman, and Steve Sauer. I won't mention the others! Most of them fall in between.

1] I never understood the limited thinking of just pushing a celebrity and their product [ie., a film, a book, etc.] only when it is released. That makes no sense to me. You mean they aren't going to make any sales after the launch?! Ridiculous. That's when they'll need it more!

2] "'So and So' has nothing to push now. Let's wait till they do." I hear this constantly from publicists. Again, limited thinking. Okay, I understand the celebrity might be tired or whatever. I get it. So just say that. But publicity is publicity! No matter when! Waiting to do the interview to promote something, lessens their credibility. If the public sees they are willing to do the interview without anything in it for them, they draw more fans in arguably, especially in A&U magazine, a nonprofit, where our focus is HIV/AIDS.

[Thanks Chaelie for your input]

MARILYN MONROE & MORE......

http://DANNandKELLY.com/

UPCOMING INTERVIEWS.....

CARNIE WILSON AND GLORIA GAYNOR

STAY TUNED......

"BAD DAY"....FOR US

ANNE FRANCIS died today.

Me, Anne, and Kelly

The article I wrote on her for A&U magazine....

Some snaps of the afternoon we spent with her

I found Anne to be delightful and a warm, warm soul.

We stayed in touch occasionally the past several years through phone calls and emails.

I will miss her lively spirit.