Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, people have had many questions about how to avoid contracting the disease, testing and much more. It is a confusing, difficult time and has caused many people to search for answers. TVGrapevine recently sat down with Dr. Douglas S. Harrington, MD via Zoom to discuss this very topic. He goes …
There are now 22 recipes completed for Item 21 of my bucket list challenge. This one was a take on a rotisserie chicken and can be made right in your own oven….no fancy equipment required. All you need too make this delicious chicken is a whole chicken, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, …
Recipe 21 is in the books. I actually cooked this one for my mom a few weeks ago when I was visiting and it came out great. As a woman with Italian blood, pasta is one of my favorite foods and I am always looking for new ways to make it into a meal. While …
It has been a LONG time since I have done an update on this, even though I have done a TON of cooking for this bucket list item over the last month. However, life has gotten in the way and I have not really had the chance to do a proper update. I have five …
Revry, the first LGBTQ+ virtual cable network, has teamed up with Littlstar, the premier livestreaming platform on the PlayStation®4, PlayStation® VR, and Android TV, to launch the first VR streaming channel for the queer community in time for this season of Pride. The announcement comes as Revry continues a major distribution expansion across virtual cable …
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) is pleased to announce that the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards will air LIVE on The CW Network on Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 7-10pm ET (delayed PT), with acclaimed film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs returning to host for his third consecutive time. The show will continue its …
This week, I completed two more events on my 40 by 40 challenge. While it was a bit different than I expected due to the pandemic, it was a wonderful, thrilling and beautiful honor to be a part of this event. The items in question that were completed? One was Interview/be at a junket with …
Recipe nineteen is finished! I am visiting my mom and told her I would make her one of the recipes from this cookbook challenge. We agreed on the Pork Chop with Sweet Potato Mash and Spinach. It is a meal I make pretty often on my own, but Snoop’s recipe put a new spin on …
Two more recipes are completed! I actually did these about a week ago, but life got in the way, so it was difficult to find time to post! I also combined these two since they were made on the same day. Recipe 17: Mile High Omelet: This was an omelet with 4 eggs, cheddar cheese, …
The Discovery Channel and the Science Channel shared the space shuttle launch this afternoon at Kennedy Space Center. Here is the video in case you missed it! (Video via NASA) Space Launch Live: America Returns to Space was simulcast live on Discovery and Science Channel. It documented history at the NASA launch of SpaceX’s Crew …
My sixteenth recipe is DONE! I cannot believe how fast this item on my bucket list is going….I still have a lot more to do, but slowly but surely it will get done. (And don’t call me Shirley!) I have two planned for this weekend and more for when I visit my mom next week, …
Need something to do tomorrow? Check out this virtual writing class with Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy and Steve Mallory! Details: Groundlings alums and comedy icons Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy, along with screenwriter Steve Mallory, will host a special live-streamed class “Writing for TV/Film.” The class is great for anyone working on a screenplay or …
Recipe fifteen is in the books! Only 47 left to go for this challenge to be done. I am excited with how this is progressing and only wish I could do more. However, I have been feeling under the weather these past few days, so cooking has taken a back seat. This particular recipe was …
Fourteen recipes in….and there was bound to be a failure in there at some point. The bacon may have burned for recipe for recipe 4, but at least with that one, the non burned parts came out fine. This time….it was a mess. I tried to save it (and it didn’t taste too bad, but …
Today, several celebrities got together to celebrate the class of 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools all over the country have canceled commencement ceremonies. Here is a look at some of the highlights from today’s virtual celebration. Oprah “You are indeed, the chosen class, for such a time as this, the Class of 2020. …
Ah, lucky number 13! I am officially done with thirteen recipes for Item 21 on my 40 by 40 with Sammi Bucket List Challenge. So far, all of them have been delicious, knock on wood. Even the bacon that got burned was fairly decent, once I got rid of the burned parts! Tonight was no …
Another recipe is completed. I actually made this last night because I needed to finish up the package of chicken I had defrosted and wanted to make extra food for my brother to take to work. This was his orange (but really kind of burgundy) chicken and white rice. I must confess that I was …
It is Sunday, which is a great day for cooking. Of course, this means crossing more recipes off my list! I made two today, but only served one. I will share that one today and the other one tomorrow. Here is the rundown for the Yardie Yardbird, aka Jerk Chicken; Blend 1/4 cup olive oil, …
I finished another recipe this morning. It was very simple, but very delicious and healthy. It was called Tha Smoovie, which is a healthy protein shake. All you need is a handful of spinach, an orange (peeled and seeds removed), coconut water and a banana. Blend until smooth and serve immediately. Next time, I will …
Last night, I cooked another recipe or my 40 by 40 Bucket List Challenge, Item 21. I am officially nine recipes in with 51 more to go. The ninth recipe I completed was the Tha Next Level Salmon, which had a side of garlic green beans. It is simple, delicious and can be completed in …
Another day, another recipe! Today I went the simple route and made the Good Good Green Beans. I had initially intended to make the salmon, but life happened so I decided to do the KISS method when it came to doing a recipe tonight. For those of you not in the know, the KISS method …
“Rascal Flatts lead singer, Gary LeVox and COV-AID co-founder, Jeremy Greene performed “Broken Road”. The performance was part of a ten hour event charity event. Several other celebrities also participated. Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather NFL legend, Rob Gronkowski Top gamer – Ninja Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Jon American rapper “Waka Flocka Flame” NBA hall of …
Happy Sunday! I had some extra time today, so I decided to make another recipe for Item 21 on my 40 by 40 With Sammi Bucket List Challenge. I wasn’t sure if I was going to do anything today, but since I had all the ingredients in the house, decided to make the brownies in …
I made yet another recipe for Item 21 in my 40 by 40 bucket list challenge. It was another breakfast one, but delicious nonetheless. It is called Ashford and Simpson Eggs and is quite simple and budget friendly. As always, I have to paraphrase the recipe because of copyright laws. I actually halved the recipe …
Thanks to the quarantine and having all the ingredients for two of the recipes in my house (pure luck, BTW), I was able to complete two recipes this weekend. One was a total success, the other….not so much. However, I know how to make it better for next time. Let’s begin with the not-so-good, shall …
This week, I have done not one, but TWO recipes in my cook every recipe in a cookbook Julie and Julia challenge. I will admit, they were the simplest recipes in the book, but they were completed nonetheless. The first was a simple bacon recipe. Put bacon in pan and fry. (Or bake if you …
I began the next item on my #40by40WithSammi Bucket List Challenge. As you know, I chose From Crook to Cook by Snoop Dogg for my cookbook. I chose his Mack and Cheese recipe to start, which is a recipe from his wife. Below is the recipe, my thoughts and what I liked or would change. …
I have chosen my first recipe for my Julie and Julia cookbook 40 by 40 bucket list challenge. As you know, I chose Snoop Dogg’s From Crook to Cook cookbook. I initially chose it because of Martha Stewart being involved (she has way too manny to choose from, which is why I didn’t choose her’s), …
San Diego Comic-Con is officially cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19. Below is the statement released by the organization: Comic-Con International is officially cancelling the 2020 San Diego Comic-Con, marking the first time in 50 years that the show will not go on. It is the right thing to do. Comic-Con wants to do all …
I am proud to say I am able to check the first item off my 40 by 40 Bucket List Challenge. I decided to begin with item 23: Take a class on something completely out of my comfort zone. This one was easy to do, since like most of the country, I am under quarantine/under a …
Hannah Ann Sluss will join Kaitlyn Bristowe on her podcast to discuss her time on the show and what she thinks of Peter Weber. More information below! Who: PodcastOne’s Off the Vine host, Kaitlyn Bristowe, and Bachelor contestant, Hannah Ann Sluss What: Kaitlyn and Hannah sit down via Zoom for her podcast Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe. Get ready …
It is March 24th, 2020. My half birthday. I know you are reading this and thinking…who the (BLEEP) celebrates a half birthday over the age of five? I am not celebrating it, however, I am simply stating that in three and a half years I will be forty. The BIG 4-OH! Four decades old. It …
Update: The Olympics will now take place in 2021! The 2020 Olympics, which were set to take place in Tokyo this summer, have been postponed in light of the COVID-19 epidemic. International’s Olympic Committee member Dick Pound made the official announcement. “On the basis of the information the IOC has, postponement has been decided,” Pound said …
During this global pandemic, many pet parents are finding themselves quarantined at home with their four-legged family members and facing related challenges they never imagined possible. More than 80 million American households are home to at least one feline or canine family member. RestoraPet, a pet health supplement that restores wellness in older pets experiencing age-related decline …
Selena Gomez and Madison Prewett got together this past week for a game night….perhaps to take Madison’s mind off her breakup with The Bachelor’s Peter Weber. They had several friends join them and posted about the fun night on Instagram. Rob Angel, is the creator of Pictionary and he has the following comment to share: …
One out of every five students report that they’ve been bullied at school + one in three feel that they’ve been cyberbullied at some point. Tori Spelling’s recent Instagram outcry about being a worried mom from her two oldest children being bullied shows that even celebrities aren’t immune to the damaging effects. Tori opened up on Instagram about her kids enduring …
The final day of NYFW: The Shows was packed with star power. Highlights include:
More NYFW news! Check out today’s highlights: Heidi Klum is interviewed by Live From E! while sitting front row at the Christian Siriano show, which partnered with the Warner Bros. film “Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn),” during NYFW: The Shows at Spring Studios on February 06, 2020 in …
LOS ANGELES – The Critics Choice Association (CCA) and nonfiction producers’ organization NPACT are reuniting for the second annual “Critics Choice Real TV Awards,” honoring the best of unscripted, documentary series and reality content. The awards show will take place Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Bob Bain and …
Here are the winners for the 2020 Academy Awards. TVGrapevine will bringing updates throughout the night. The 2020 Oscars go to…. Animated short film Dcera (Daughter) Hair Love Kitbull Memorable Sister Animated feature film How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World I Lost My Body Klaus Missing Link Toy Story 4 Best supporting actor …
New York’s most stylish are staying warm this weekend at NYFW: The Shows, where they have the chance to unwind in the lobby with exciting activations after previewing Fall/Winter 2020 trends. Highlights include: For the second consecutive year, BMW is the lead automotive partner at New York’s biggest fashion event.
Danny McBride returns and reunites the creative team behind Vice Principals and Eastbound and Down with HBO’s latest hit comedy The Righteous Gemstones. Ahead of the show’s second season, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is set to release The Righteous Gemstones: The Complete First Season on DVD April 14, 2020 for $24.98 SRP ($29.98 SRP in …
The wait is over! Adult Swim’s popular anime series FLCL: Progressive and FLCL: Alternative, both release for the first time ever as a Blu-ray combo pack from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on February 4th. Based on the original anime series written by Yōji Enokido and from director Kazuya Tsurumaki, the collection propels Haruko and her …
Created by Owen Dennis (former writer and storyboard artist from “Regular Show”), Cartoon Network’s mysterious and critically acclaimed series Infinity Train: Book One will be released on DVD on April 21, 2020 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Go on a journey will all 10 episodes from the first season and bring home some extra magic …
It is Super Bowl LIV!! We have had fifty-four years of games and this one will hopefully prove to be just as exciting. As per usual, I will bring the fun, entertainment and snark as I recap! This pre show is kind of boring, to be honest. I am using the time to cook dinner …
This year for the first time, the Super Bowl will be available in 4K, but you’ll need to stream the game as the TV broadcast (on FOX) won’t support 4K. For 4K, you’ll need to stream it on FOXSports.com or the FOX Sports and FOX NOW apps. Now…if you’ll be traveling abroad on Super Bowl …
iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today that eight-time Grammy award-winning artist Usher, who has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide, will host and perform during the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event will also feature live performances from Halsey and Lizzo, as well as previously announced performer Justin Bieber, with more to be announced. …
A+E Networks® today announced the launch of HISTORY’s first original podcast, HISTORY This Week™. Publishing a new episode each Monday, the podcast series is hosted by acclaimed radio producer Sally Helm and revisits historical events that occurred “this week.” This week’s episode recounts the story of Auschwitz and its survivors 75 years after its liberation. …
Here are the winners of the 2020 Grammy Awards. The show opened with a tribute to Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the other victims of today’s tragic helicopter crash. Video courtesy of YouTube and CBS. Record of the Year “Hey, Ma,” Bon Iver WINNER: “Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish “7 Rings,” Ariana Grande “Hard Place,” H.E.R. “Talk,” …
The Screen Actors Guild Awards® presented its coveted Actor® statuettes for the outstanding motion picture and television performances of 2019 at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, held Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall. Honored with individual awards were Joaquin Phoenix, Renée Zellweger, Brad Pitt and Laura Dern for …