THE SUPERBOWL AND CHRISTINA AGUILERA

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THE FIGHTER – Finally caught this movie this weekend and yes, Christian Bale will win for Best Supporting Actor. He becomes the character he’s playing; a uniquely awesome performance. Also just terrific in the movie is Amy Adams and Melissa Leo; both truly superlative. Also, keep an ear out for some terrific songs in the soundtrack, including one of my all-time favorites from Traffic; 1972’s “Rock And Roll Stew,” sung by Jim Capaldi, and written by Rich Grech and Jim Gordon. Classic rock and roll track!
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SHORT TAKES: Comedian/writer Pat Cooper appeared last week at the 92Y where he was interviewed by Colin Quinn, in conjunction with his new book How Dare You Say How Dare Me (Square One Publishers). Quinn, so hot right now with his one-man show on Broadway (Long Short Story) was the perfect choice to host the event. Cooper who’s become one legendary comic, dished in his book on many of his behind-the-scenes stories and with a foreword by Jerry Lewis, of all people, is a very good and funny read. I especially liked the chapter wherein the author regales us with his hilarious appearance in March of 1981, when he appeared on NBC’s Coast to Coast show with Tom Snyder. Cooper basically outed many of the celebrities he had worked; and, their problems with comedians. It was unabashedly funny … and, spot on perfect! Also, his routine on noveau-cuisine Italian foods called Gourmet Sucks is killer stuff too. He guested on Howard Stern recently and he and the host carried on terrifically; Howard should have back immediately. A good read this one ... The gremlins must have been at work when photographer's Eva Mueller web-site went missing. Check her out here....
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Above the cut- The Cutting Room’s Steve Walter out to L.A. this weekend for The Grammy's says that production on the new-room is proceeding ahead as planned and there should be news right after the music-show on CBS ...
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PALM HANGS BARBARA WALTERS – After a recent query by Cindy Adams as to why there was no caricature of Barbara Walters on their hallowed walls … now, there is! According to Palm EVP Bruce Bozzi, Jr., “It’s up … and, it’s terrific. Actually one of the best ones we've ever done.” The family-run chain is currently celebrating their 85th anniversary remains a must-see attraction and eatery in NYC. Check out Palm West with GM Alex Hasbany. Congrats!
Photos By: Walter McBride/James Edstrom/RD/Orchon/Kirkland/Retna
Quinn-Cooper Photo By: Steve Garrin
Photos By: Walter McBride/James Edstrom/RD/Orchon/Kirkland/Retna
Quinn-Cooper Photo By: Steve Garrin
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