Originally posted on July 26, 2019 @ 9:13 pmAre you looking forward to the Downton Abbey movie set to premiere in September? I know I am! I also found the perfect way to celebrate: The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook, Expanded Edition. The book was just released and promises to be a huge hit for fans …
Originally posted on July 21, 2019 @ 6:27 pmIt is no secret that I love animals. I grew up with dogs and cats and am that person who stops to pet and play with them on the street. I am also a fan of all things Hollywood, which is why I was so excited to …
Originally posted on May 22, 2019 @ 7:01 pmAs everyone who reads my site knows, I LOVE to read. If there is a book that is recommended to me, I will read it. On my hour long (each way!) commute to my job at the university, I can often be found reading on the bus …
Originally posted on May 10, 2019 @ 6:40 pmYou’ve heard me say it on several occasions….I absolutely love to read. If you put a book in front of me, I will be lost in the adventures or lessons between the pages. This was no different when I discovered Laura Gassner’s book Limitless: How to Ignore …
Originally posted on May 4, 2019 @ 7:41 pmLooking for something to do while you travel this summer? Need something to keep the kids occupied? The Ultimate Droodles Compendium: TheAbsurdly Complete Collection of All the Classic Zany Creations of Roger Price has the answer. This amazing book, which was released earlier this year, shows the fun work of Roger Price. It is …
Originally posted on April 23, 2019 @ 1:56 pmLike most women my age, I spent my teens and twenties watching The View on ABC. I remember when it all began with Barbara, Joy, Debbie, Meredith and Star, as well as every other host who was on. While I never considered myself to be a loyal …
Originally posted on April 16, 2019 @ 4:53 pmIf you are familiar with Hallmark, chances are you are a fan of actor Paul Greene. He has been in several movies for the network, including Campfire Kiss, A Wish for Christmas and Perfect Match. He also plays Dr. Carson Shepherd on the hit series When Calls …
Originally posted on April 4, 2019 @ 11:48 amRicky Lundell is the youngest North American to receive the rank of Black Belt in Gracie (Brazilian) Jiu-Jitsu. His training began at the age of six under Pedro Sauer (8th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coral Belt under legendary Grand Master Helio Gracie and Master Rickson Gracie), earning his black …
Originally posted on March 18, 2019 @ 4:19 pmChef Mareya Ibrahim is slowly but surely making a name for herself in the culinary world. She has been featured on the Food Network, has two books and a podcast to her name and is known as being the Fit Foodie. In a recent interview with TVGrapevine, …
Originally posted on March 17, 2019 @ 2:37 amIt’s no secret that I am addicted to the Queer Eye for the Straight Guy franchise. I loved the original and am in the midst of binging the new season of the reboot. When I discovered Karamo Brown released a book, I was over the moon. The …
Once upon a time there was a Wild King who made everyone mishuggah, an Evil Witch with Vertigo and a Dancing Princess who wanted to rule the land. Here’s What Happened Next… March 18, 2019 – Just in time, comes the new politically conservative graphic novel series #DancingToTheWhiteHouseabout Socialist Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s2020 (you heard right, …
Originally posted on March 10, 2019 @ 12:30 pmI am a pop culture enthusiast. Actually, that goes without saying since I work in the entertainment industry! However, even before I got my start in the business, I loved everything having to do with celebrities, entertainment and pop culture. This is why I was SO excited …
Originally posted on February 24, 2019 @ 1:48 pmAs you all know, I am an avid reader. My favorite genre is cozy mysteries, which are lighthearted books with an unexpected heroine solving murder cases. My new favorite is called Red Picket Fences: A Jennifer Temple Mystery, which features mom and wife Jennifer Temple as our …
Originally posted on February 21, 2019 @ 12:12 pmGrowing up, I was always a big fan of actor David Hasselhoff. I loved him on every show he has been in and enjoyed his sense of humor. Now the man himself has come out with a new book Up Against the Wall in both written and …
Originally posted on February 9, 2019 @ 6:35 pmHow would you describe your book? SITCOM WRITERS TALK SHOP is a collection of in-depth interviews with legendary television comedy writers. The subjects share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, laugh-out-loud humor, and rare insights into their creative process. Their stories prove that comedy writing isn’t all laughs: sometimes it’s vomiting, …
Originally posted on November 25, 2018 @ 9:01 pm As many of you know, I am very big into fitness and health. I run half marathons, stay active and even worked as a fitness trainer. Due to my love of health and fitness, I often read different blogs, books and social media posts about these …
Originally posted on September 18, 2018 @ 12:30 pm Some of the best moments of my carer come when my friends succeed. Recently, one of my good friends, Lisa Iannucci released a book that combines pop culture and travel. The book, which can be found on Amazon, shares where you can find out where to …
Originally posted on July 5, 2018 @ 1:55 pm Tell me about yourself and career. I started as a painter and went into painting characters on screen in movies such as Footloose and Teen Wolf. I then worked on documentary filmmaking. Also, I founded Caring Strokes a nonprofit Art Program for HIV+/High Risk kids. And, of course, I’m …
BHC Press today announced it will publish Gary Morgenstein’s provocative new science fiction-baseball novel A Mound Over Hell to launch the author’s The Dark Depths book series. In making the announcement, BHC Press said, “This is one of the most unique novels to be published in the last fifty years, and we’re thrilled to bring …
Lupe Velez Story to be Released Love celebrities and mysteries? Get ready to read Strictly Dynamite: The Sensational Life of Lupe Velez, set to be released this fall! More info: Lupe Velez’s career began in the silent era when her beauty was enough to make it onto the silver screen, but with the rise of …
Britney Spears Announces Memoir Release Date TVGrapevine just learned Britney Spears will release her memoir, titled The Woman in Me, on October 24th. The Woman in Me will be published by Gallery Books, which is an imprint of Simon & Schuster. According to Variety, the highly anticipated memoir will tell the story of Britney’s rise …
Sammi’s Favorite Things: The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series 2022’s Non-fiction Book of the Year Anyone who has read my site knows I love watching The Big Bang Theory. Needless to say, I was absolutely thrilled when I discovered that there was a book about what happened behind …
Sammi’s Favorite Things: The Primetimer Guide to Streaming TV You’ve just finished a series and you’re hungry to start another, but where to start? How can you find something that satisfies that same laugh-out-loud-with-friends-feeling like you get from Schitt’s Creek, or that edge-of-your-seat-suspense that you felt with Squid Game? The experts at Primetimer.com have compiled …
Don McLean’s Anthem American Pie Inspires Children’s Book Award-winning singer/songwriter Don McLean’s iconic anthem “American Pie” has inspired a new children’s book about a young boy’s journey to uncover his passion for music. Commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of one of the top songs of the twentieth century, ‘Don McLean’s American Pie: A Fable’ weaves themes from the iconic song …
TVGrapevine’s Books of the Year Anyone who has followed TVGrapevine knows I absolutely love to read. I try to get at least twenty to thirty minutes in before bed and download books onto my Kindle quite often. The list of books I want to read is constantly growing, making me wish there were more hours …
ICYMI: Three Little Wishes Art Revealed Legendary Comics announced a new graphic novel Three Little Wishes from multiple award-winning author Paul Cornell (Doctor Who, I Walk With Monsters) with art by Steven Yeowell (Maniac, Red Fang) during Legendary’s “Script to Screen/Screen to Script” panel at C2E2. The fantasy romcom original graphic novel follows a contract lawyer, who upon discovering a fairy …
Sammi’s Favorite Things: Thriller Books 13 Thrillers That Will Keep You Up All Night October is known for being the scariest month of the year, and what better way to stay scared stiff through Halloween and beyond than with a list of 13 Thrillers That Will Keep You Up All Night! Arthur Swan, award-winning …
Sammi’s Favorite Things: Death at Rugosa Bay This month has been quite exciting when it comes to reading material. Between memoirs, tell-alls and new books in my favorite franchises, I have been having a blast reading! One of my favorite books I have read this month was Death at Rugosa Bay, which is written by …
Sammi’s Favorite Things: Parenting Your Teen Without Losing Your Cool Need something new to read? Are you a parent who needs some advice on dealing with teenagers? Are you a former teen who needs to relive that time? Then this book is for you! Check out more information below! “Parenting Your Teen Without Losing Your …
I am a HUGE fan of reality TV, not only because it is (ironically) an escape from my real life, but because covering the genre got me my start as a journalist. From competition shows to Housewives, I love it ALL! One of my favorite reality shows is Vanderpump Rules. I began watching for Lisa …
Sammi’s Favorite Things: Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget: How To Survive in Business and Life I have said it before and I will say it again…I absolutely LOVE to read. As a little girl, I was never without a book and often preferred reading quietly than playing games. To me, reading is an escape into …
Author Spotlight: Meet Stewart Pearce Tell me a bit about yourself and career During the 1970’s I worked as an impassioned Actor, loving the words of Shakespeare and other great poetic writers of the Stage. Then in 1980 I made an organic change to Coaching Actors, which came about by being commissioned by Cicely Berry …
By Celebrity Writer, Jules Lavallee We know that children are very impressionable. Animal Hero Kids Founder, Susan Hargreaves has spent over 40 years providing educational programs for animal compassion. 20-years ago, she shared a presentation by Animal Hero Kids that resonated in the heart of a little boy, Wyatt Bergwin. “Wyatt went on to graduate …
By Celebrity Writer, Jules Lavallee Tell us about the Desire to Inspire Foundation. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share my work. I love LOVE and being able to share that love with children is such a gift to me. There is a quote by Pamela Leo that sums it up …
By Celebrity Writer, Jules Lavallee Mrs LaTruth, born Briana Hampton in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is a popular social media influencer with more than a 5 million following– 1.2 million on Facebook alone. Widely known for posting skits with LaTruth in which she pranks him, praises him, and provides beautiful insight into their marriage, Mrs …
Whether you are a kid, a parent or even just a kid at heart, chances are you are familiar with Roald Dahl’s books. They have been loved for generations and now can be enjoyed by a new one in the coming weeks. Now the Roald Dahl Story Company and several celebrities are getting together for …
To celebrate Earth Day, I have decided to share my new favorite book Chendell. Written by Leslie I Landis, it takes readers on the adventure of a lifetime, all while teaching us about the environment. I won’t give anything away, but it is definitely a must read for people of all ages. The book also …
World Record Holder TShane Johnson talks to TVGrapevine about his new book, out now. Tell me a bit about yourself and career. First, I am a dad and super hero to a beautiful little girl. Then, to the public, I am a Professional Speaker, Top-Selling Author, Marine Corps Veteran, Entrepreneur and World-Record Athlete. I wear many …
Anyone who knows me knows I am a HUGE fan of Doctor Who. I’ve binge watched the show more times than I could count and look forward to each new season and new Doctor. So, imagine my delight when I discovered The Binge Watcher’s Guide to Doctor Who. The book is the first in a …
Colton Underwood is known for appearing on The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise and his own season of The Bachelor. He was known as ‘the virgin Bachelor,’ but here is much more to him than meets the eye. However, all was revealed in his new memoir The First Time, which was released today. There were revelations …
Social distancing is the norm these days, but that doesn’t mean you have to be bored! It is a good time to catch up on reading those books you have been meaning to check out….either on an e-reader, the old fashioned way, or by listening to an audiobook. Mindfulness is key to sustaining social distancing …
Sad news for mystery book lovers tonight. Mary Higgins Clark, known for being the ‘Queen of Suspense,’ has died. She was 92 years old. She has penned many novels throughout her decades long career, including Where Are The Children, Loves Music, Loves To Dance and the Alvirah and Willy Meehan (Lottery Winner) series. She also …
Courtney Friel has been gracing our televisions for over a decade. She has been seen on Fox News, E!, World Poker Tour and is currently an anchor on KTLA. She also has a podcast titled #KeepinItFriel, which showcases stories of people overcoming addiction. Her bright smile and sunny personality make her a favorite on the …