It makes me very happy that the one conspiracy theory I completely subscribe to is being brought to light little by little. Â Someone in the magazine world is exposing the ridiculous measures they go to, to “perfect” already beautiful women. Â You don’t think Faith Hill needs touching up? Â Well neither do I! Â …
Faith Hill Isn’t Pretty Enough Read More »
There is documented proof on this website that I’m not a fan of comic Mike MacDonald. Years ago, I sat stone-faced through his gala set at the Just For Laughs Festival gala in Montreal. Â He was never funny to me. Â But he has been dubbed Canada’s funniest comic by the adoring press and has thousands of fans. Â And my feelings about his act aside, the man needs help and fast. Â …
Liver Long and Prosper Read More »
We just lost Donna Summer and now, Robin Gibb. If you grew up in the 70’s you know that The Bee Gees were cool to a lot of people and then they became uncool. Â They never lost their cool for me. Â I was a fan in the 1970’s, loved them through the 80’s and ever since. In 1991 I was the only music-related industry type in Canada to tell the magazine The Record that the Bee Gees’ High Civilization was on my top 10 albums of the year. …
A Bad Week for Disco Lovers Read More »
Donna Summer kept her lung cancer a secret and that’s why it was such a jolt to find out the queen of 1970’s disco was dead at 63. …
It might seem that an internationally famous actor like Michael Caine would be above the little faux pas of life. Â Not so. Â In fact, had the nearly-80-year-old actor’s health not been as good as it is, he might have died from simply being forgotten! Here is the story from the New York Post. Â …
Money Can’t Buy You Everything! Read More »
Longtime visitors here will recall that I’ve been critical of Dick Clark around New Year’s Eve for several years now and I stand behind my opinion that he should have hung up his microphone years ago.
But that doesn’t take away the fact that the man gave us decades of enjoyment and entertainment.
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RIP ‘The World’s Oldest Teenager’ Read More »
Ashley Judd impressed the heck out of me and millions of other women when she fought back via a well-written essay against the idiotic tabloids that scrutinize and criticize women. Â …
Score One for a Celebrity Read More »
If you’ve visited here before, you may already be aware that I’m a stand-up comedy nut. Â Nut! Â I have a long list of favourites that includes Jim Gaffigan who is coming to London in July and we have front-row seats for his Centennial Hall show. …
Laughing With Gaffigan Read More »
In the radio announcer coaching part of this little enterprise my mantra is always; Â If you have to choose, always choose being clear over being clever. Â If only the members of Coldplay had heard me! Â …
Chris Martin Backs me Up! Read More »
…always one. Â Mike Myers always has been hilarious. Â As we await the Oscars, this video pokes fun at Hollywood, honours it and makes you laugh out loud all at the same time. Â Whether you take Sunday’s upcoming spectacle seriously or think it’s all a load of over-hyped hooey, this is for you. Enjoy!
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Once a Comic Genius…. Read More »
Some might say it really isn’t fair to slag someone’s memoir before I’m even done reading the whole thing but – holy Hannah – I’m three chapters in and I’m already tempted to skip several pages at a time! Â …
Our friend Eddie is a man of truly rare talents. Â He’s an incredible mimic and voice artist and you won’t find a funnier guy on the planet. Â …
Review: The Double Read More »
Chris Brown should not have a career, full stop, until he gets through his probation for beating Rihanna. …
There Have to be Consequences Read More »
That awful, screechy I Will Always Love You aside, there was a time when Whitney Houston was the best (known) singer in the world.  As for I Will Always Love You I’ve always preferred the writer, Dolly Parton’s version.  But I digress. …
Whitney Houston RIP Read More »
Perhaps you missed this one. Â Although I’m not hockey’s biggest fan, it brings a tear to my eye to see what happens when a bunch of guys playing pick-up hockey get the star treatment. Â …
Superbowl Ad for Canadian Hearts Read More »
Why don’t American political candidates get the rights to the songs they use at their campaign events before they use them? …
Rhetorical Questions Read More »
Funny 1410 has been on air since the very end of last year. Â If you recall, it’s a new format for a legendary (to me!) frequency here in London, where I worked the all-hit format many moons ago. Â …
Finding the Funny Read More »