A few months ago, I came home late after some sort of wayward evening with a couple of my foxes, and drunkenly caught the last few minutes of Saturday Night Live. My love for that show has waxed and waned over the years for many reasons, but I often still enjoy the programme.I recently tried to … [Read more...]
Behind the scenes of a Press Junket with Kim Cattrall
Remember that scene in Notting Hill when Hugh Grant goes to meet Julia Roberts at the hotel and ends up in the middle of a press junket? As a writer, I end up in a lot of junkets and as a photographer, a lot of media scrums. I've been pushed, shoved, kicked and elbowed as we all try to … [Read more...]
Donny Osmond, Colm Wilkinson, & Me (part 2)
After slumming it with Donny Osmond, I decided to be a bit more refined with Colm Wilkinson. I mean, he's 24601! He's the Phantom! Heck, he led me in a sing-a-long of John Denver tunes at a black tie gala!! Rae: Last night everyone was watching you on the 25th Anniversary of Les … [Read more...]
Billy Elliot Opens in Toronto.
I suppose it worked in my favor that at the Toronto premiere of Billy Elliott last night, Sir Elton John was there with a big smile on his face and a white tutu around his waist. This worked in my favor, I'm thinking, because when Elton's there, no one has any choice but to bring his or her A-Game. … [Read more...]
Can An Open Call Get You Into a Hit Show?
Shawna Van Omme: One to Watch You see them all the time: notices for "Open Calls". Sometimes you have to wonder: is this real or a scam? If you don't already know this, there are a lot of money making schemes out there. Any time you see something telling you a big producer or … [Read more...]
Possible New Judges for American Idol
I think it's pretty safe to say that most fans felt like this season of American Idol was kind of the worst one yet. Most of the singers were sub-par at best, we saw the finalists coming from a mile away, and the judging was, well, in the words of Randy Jackson...just a'ight, dawg. But here's … [Read more...]
Are Vacations Worth it?
Ever wonder 24 hours after you've gotten home if you were even away? I most especially marvel at this post-holiday letdown in September. In our family, the kids are not the only ones who get the summer off. As a teacher it is a full-on holiday for me too. I love that there are two … [Read more...]
Back to School???
For most of the province, March Break comes to a thudding end tonight. Moms are busy humming and singing to themselves with the thought of the structure and activity that will roll back into the lives of their children tomorrow morning. For those of us who work at, or have children who attend the … [Read more...]