PASSSING

Part of my childhood has been robbed recently with so many 

death of icons I was raised with . . . .

Words are insufficient right now . . .

ON THE STANDS THIS WEEK

IT'S OUT!

My Kevin Zegers cover story along with my afternoon spent with Don Bachardy at his cliffside home in the Santa Monica hills will be out later this week.

THE ALL TIME FAVE NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR

TRIXIE NORTON !

From The Honeymooners

Played scrumptiously by Joyce Randolph

I interviewed Joyce today,who is still very active at the age of 84.

She revealed some interesting back stories.....

The article will be in the August issue of A&U.

TWILIGHT HIGHLIGHT

Last week had an interview with TWILIGHT'S Eric Yorkie, JUSTIN CHON.  He just completed filming the sequel, NEW MOON.

   Don't miss his stellar performance in the Harrison Ford--Ashley Judd film, 

CROSSING OVER.

Watch for the article on Justin in the July 2009 issue of A&U magazine

JOHNNY-OH

When I think of Johnny O'Callaghan I think of what Barbara Bel Geddes called Jimmy Stewart's character in VERTIGO, "Johnny-O."  Well, Johnny-O, the talented Irish actor is currently in training for over the next 5 months, because he'll participate in the Maui Marathon on Sunday 2oth September.  He's running for those afflicted with HIV. His goal is to raise $5000 for AIDS Project Los Angeles [APLA] .  Donate!  

http://apla.convio.net/site/TR/Events/NationalAIDSMarathonTrainingProgram?px=1135262&pg=personal&fr_id=1030&et=aavH9rT1yb8Qsisce7EpOw..&s_tafId=1230

In January, A&U published the story I wrote on Johnny's incredible journey to Africa, and to his surprise, returned home with a child.  Yes!  Unfortunately, I don't have it up on my website yet.

Good Luck, Johnny O!

IDLE IDOL

With all this talk about the current IDOL rave, Adam Lambert  -- and understandably so....

 my thoughts drift to a former Idol Contestant, season one alum, Jim Verraros.

Several years ago I attended his concert at the Roxy on Sunset and the next day interviewed him at a hotel he was staying at in West Hollywood.

I found him charming, quick, and possessing a wicked sense of humor.

The article:

http://aumag.org/features/JimVerrarosJuly05.html

BARE IT

Last week had an absorbing conversation with Professor Craig Seymour, the author of ALL I COULD BARE -- a fascinating read about his time as a strip-boy in our nation's capitol.  The man is smart, opinionated, and captivating.

Read the interview in the June 2009 A&U magazine