
Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! And Happy Birthday to my son Daniel who turns 11 next month. (He’s ready to receive his invite to Hogwarts!) To celebrate, we surprised him and his sister with...

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! And Happy Birthday to my son Daniel who turns 11 next month. (He’s ready to receive his invite to Hogwarts!) To celebrate, we surprised him and his sister with...

My daughter celebrated her 9th birthday with an Emoji-themed slumber party. We had a blast putting together all the details and decorations. The Emoji Movie is opening later this month, so I thought...

It has been raining for weeks here in Florida! WEEKS! We miss the sun. So I thought this was the perfect time to write about movies since I’m spending a bunch of time...

Every summer we pick a television show to watch as a family. It has be a TV show we all agree on. It can’t be inappropriate. (Some of the sitcoms can be a...

We always go to Disney World in Orlando on the last day of school as a way to treat the kiddos and kick off the summer. I’m so blessed to live only two...

My gender reveal party had three people in attendance. And it wasn’t actually a party. It was me, my husband, and the sonogram tech. “Congrats, it’s a boy!” I had the same party...

It’s no secret I’m a HUGE fan of T-Swift. Love her! She’s my spirit animal. I know I’m a forty-something mother of two but she inspires me. Her style, her love of home...

I don’t know which I was more excited to see last week: Disney’s live-action Cinderella or the new Frozen Fever short which was playing right in front of it. Frozen is officially my daughter...

We finally had the chance to check out Disney’s live-action Cinderella movie this weekend and it was SO worth the wait! Annabel and I bought matching Cinderella sweatshirts from the Disney Store to...

I noticed a trend last night after I starting posting my favorite dresses from the Oscars red carpet on social media. The ladies were gorgeous in WHITE! Wow. I loved them all....

You know I have to start with my girl, Taylor, looking absolutely gorgeous in her Elie Saab turquoise dress with pink shoes and pink clutch. Perfection! One of Tay’s besties, Ed Sheeran, played...

Yesterday was my birthday! There was also this little game on TV between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The game was crazy! An interception by the Patriots in the last...

Last night’s series finale of Parenthood had me snotting into my tissues for six minutes straight as I watched those flash forward scenes unfold. It was a glimpse into a future that I...

It’s been a tough month. I’ve been participating in this thing called “Sober January.” I first heard about it from Andy Cohen from Bravo TV. (He’s the guy who created all those “Real...

Michael Scott is going to the Oscars. Who would have thought? I have not seen Foxcatcher yet, but it’s on my list. I hear it’s good. The only nominated movie I HAVE seen is...

The MTV Video Music Awards were last night in Cali and my girl Taylor rocked the red carpet in this ’80s-inspired sparkly blue jumpsuit. Work it, girlfriend. Some liked it. Some didn’t. But...

Man, I wish Taylor Swift was around when I was going through all my teen angst and insecurities in 1989. I would have rocked my side pony while I sang “Haters Gonna Hate!”...

I wrote this tweet on Sunday evening after watching the Oprah Prime interview with Pharrell on OWN. Pharrell blew me away with his honesty and sincerity when he talked about his journey from...

Wow. I found this little gem on Facebook yesterday and I’ve already watched it TWICE. It’s over an hour long, so give yourself some extra time to cozy up on the couch with...

When we booked our March Disney trip back in November, we were excited to find out we’d be receiving the new Disney MagicBands! These are the all-in-one bracelets that allow you to enter...

Hi! We’re back from the “happiest place on earth” and it’s only understandable that we’re all a bit sad. Not only is Disney World so much fun, but it brings my family close...

You gotta love the Oscars! They started at 8:30 PM ET and I knew I’d be up past Midnight. And I hung in until the end! I thought it was a fun show...

Here are my Oscar predictions for Sunday night! But please note: these are based solely on the movies I have actually SEEN. So there’s that. Best Picture: GRAVITY Gravity mesmerized me from start...

I wanted to do a quick recap of my favorite moments from this year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi. Surprisingly, everything that came to my head had nothing at all to do with one...

Saturday was my birthday and my awesome husband sent me this: That’s Eric Decker from the Denver Broncos and I’m a big fan. Unfortunately, the Broncos lost 43-8 (yikes!) to the Seattle Seahawks....

Huffington Post Parents asked on Twitter last week: What’s one Children’s book/TV show/movie you’ll secretly miss when your kids lose interest in them? I answered: I had to “give up” Sesame Street a...

Did you watch the Grammys last night? It was a LONG one. There were a lot of confusing winners. Daft Punk for Album of the Year? “Get Lucky” is a cool jam, but...

I live in Florida. But it sure doesn’t feel like it. This is how we’ve all been looking over the past few weeks. It’s fun to have a real winter in the Sunshine...

I really, really, REALLY want the Denver Broncos to make it to the Super Bowl on February 2nd. I’m a huge Broncos fan. (NOT.) I’m a huge football fan. (NOPE.) I’m a shallow...

I love all award shows, but the Golden Globes are always the most fun. There is alcohol on the table. The TV stars mix with the movie stars. We get to watch the...

Happy Monday! Did you stay up late last night (like me) to watch the American Music Awards? I love awards shows because of the cool fashions, the crazy performances, and all the social...

OK Magazine is reporting that Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams are getting back together. They dated for three years after filming The Notebook back in 2004. The Notebook is one of my FAVORITE...

My girl Taylor Swift is back in the news. Well, she’s ALWAYS in the news. But usually they like to talk about her boyfriends. Or a song she wrote about an ex-boyfriend. Or...

Yesterday, pop star Fergie’s hubbie Josh Duhamel posted this photo on Instagram of his gorgeous newborn son, Axl. Josh is laying in a striped shirt and Baby Axl is swaddled right next to...

This is the start of my new series of “Happy Monday!” photos and videos. To kick it off, here’s super cute Prince Harry dancing in Jamaica in 2012 while celebrating the Queen’s Diamond...

I watched the 2013 Emmy Awards last night. All 3 hours and 10 minutes of it. I thought Neil Patrick Harris was a fun host. I kinda figured Breaking Bad was going to...

When we were at our beach condo this summer, the kids started watching Jessie on Disney Channel. They became seriously hooked (or rather, ADDICTED) to the show after just three episodes. For the...

Hubbie and I drove three hours to Tampa this past weekend to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary with Mr. John Mayer. He was playing at Tampa’s gorgeous outdoor amphitheater with Phillip Phillips. We...

Katy Perry revealed the cover art for her brand new album, Prism, this morning on Good Morning America. She appeared on the talk show wearing a cute daisy dress which my 5-year-old daughter...

Here are your confirmed judges for Season 13 of American Idol! Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick, Jr. I’m excited. I was starting to fade away from American Idol a little bit...

Is it strange that I have to put down my coffee mug and wipe away tears because a commercial for baby clothes comes on during Good Morning America? And then I have to...

Brooklyn was rockin’ last night as the location for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. I watched the entire show and here are my Top 5 most memorable moments of the night: 1....

Warner Brothers just announced that Ben Affleck will play Batman in an upcoming sequel to their summer hit, Man of Steel. Ben will join actor Henry Cavill, who returns as Superman. The movie...

Prince William and his gorgeous wife Kate released two family photos yesterday. They are casual and adorable and feature one-month-old Prince George (wrapped in the same swaddle blanket from his debut) and even...

I remember when I first saw Luke Bryan. It was June 2012 and I had the CMT Music Awards on in the background while I was simultaneously typing on my laptop. I heard...

Even MORE proof that it’s THE song of the summer. Well done, Robin Thicke. Side note: I can’t wait until Jimmy Fallon takes over The Tonight Show in February.

The royal baby has a name! Drumroll please…… His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge. Prince George. I like it. What do you think?

It’s a boy! Prince William and his wife Kate gave birth to a baby boy yesterday afternoon and I’ve been waiting all day for the first sneak peek! I got a little teary-eyed...

I’m a big John Mayer fan and this photo from one of John’s summer concert stops completely stole my heart. Here’s John hanging with his Dad on stage at the Red Rocks on...

What a horrible way to wake up on a Sunday morning. The news was all over social media. Cory Monteith, who plays Finn on Fox’s hit series Glee, passed away at the young age...

Happy early RED, White, and Blue! Courtesy of Taylor Swift who just wrote “So…” on Twitter and then introduced us to this awesome concert video for her hit song, “Red.” This brought back...

The Mad Men season 6 finale was this past Sunday and I still have not recovered. I keep thinking of its awesomeness. It was one of my favorite seasons. It was BIZARRE (the...

For me, The Office ended two years ago when Michael Scott (Steve Carell) left the show. It did finally, officially, end this month after a great run. But the heart of the show...

TV by the Numbers is one of my favorite resources for all the breaking TV news, gossip, and ratings info. They are also the first to know if a certain show will be...

I am sometimes embarrassed by the amount of blessings in my life. With everything going on in our world, all the latest tragic events and deep heartache, its always front and center in...

Luuuuke! He did it! Luke Bryan, one of my favorite country cuties, won ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR at last night’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas. I think everyone was surprised. And why have...

Let’s be honest. It’s ALWAYS about the dress. The ladies looked amazing last night at the 2013 Oscars. There was so much nude and metallic and then some dramatic pops of color. These...

HBO’s hit show Girls… * makes me so uncomfortable that I literally look away from the television set and then I have to rewind to see what I missed and then I look...

It was Super Bowl XLVII last night and the Baltimore Ravens won! (Or the Baltimore RAISINS, according to my daughter.) I’m from Maryland, and I love the east coast, so it was an...

No matter which side you are on politically, you have to admit: Mrs. Obama looks GOOD in this red hot dress (and brand new bangs!): And these colorful coats on the Obama girls...

These are my 10 (er..11?) favorite songs of 2012. (In no particular order. Really.) 1. “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” by Taylor Swift Taylor came back swinging with this first single...

Old Navy has just premiered their two new Christmas commercials and I can’t stop watching this one. (I have a little thing for the New Kids and one Mr. Jordan Knight. I’m lovin’...

These are my top five favorite television shows right now. And not one of them is a reality show. I know! I can’t believe it either! 1. Grey’s Anatomy. I’m a Grey’s loyalist. ...

Do you love the pink dress? Oh, I LOVE the pink dress. And Justin jumping for joy. How adorable! The rest of their world exclusive wedding photos will be in this week’s PEOPLE...

Since I’m a “mommy blogger,” I’m often offered some really cool opportunities to meet new people and participate in fun events. That happened this weekend at the Southern Women’s Show in Jacksonville! I...

Last night’s second presidential debate is getting tons of buzz on Facebook and Twitter, but let’s talk about the REAL issue of the night. Did the First Lady and Ann Romney plan this?...

I can’t stop singing this song! It’s the title song from Taylor’s new album, Red, which will hit stores/on-line/the universe on Monday, October 22nd. Taylor said the song was about “love” (of course)...

Christmas is the word! I’ve got CHILLS! They’re multiplying! I’m hopelessly devoted to these two! Oh Em Gee! John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John are releasing a Christmas album together! How cute are they? ...

I need to officially start a category titled “Hot Guys Just Hanging Out and Looking Hot.” You in? Here are some pictures of super hottie Ryan Gosling on the set of his new...

One of my favorite TV shows, Mad Men, broke records last night at the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Why? They had 17 Emmy nominations and won ZERO. Yikes. But I still enjoyed...

Ryan Reynolds, 35, and Blake Lively, 25, got married over the weekend! I love them as a couple. I’ve been a fan of Blake’s since she starred in the ultimate BFF movie, The Sisterhood of...

I have figured out who my favorite Jonas is and it’s not Kevin, Joe, or Nick. (Or little brother Frankie.) It’s Danielle Jonas, the wife of the oldest JoBro. SHE is the star...

Oh, I wanted to fall head over heels in LOVE with The Newsroom, HBO’s new series about, well, the inner workings of a cable newsroom. But I ended the first season just liking...

Taylor Swift’s fourth studio album, titled Red, will officially hit stores October 22nd! I’m SO excited. She announced her first single off the album (“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” LOVE it.) last night...

I’ve been listening to John Mayer’s new CD, Born and Raised, almost every day because it just calms me. It’s one of those albums you can listen to from start to finish. Every song...

Okay, admit. When these two songs come on the radio you turn them up. AND you sing along because you know every single word. And then I found this video floating around...

When Harry Met Sally is one of my all time favorite movies. It’s probably safe to say it’s my favorite “rom com” of all time. It opened in theatres the year I graduated...

We decided not to take Annabel to Brave as her very first movie theatre movie because of some of the reviews. (Daniel’s first movie theatre movie was Cars 2. It was the...

Why am I just discovering this hot country boy Luke Bryan? I like country music, but I’ve been away for a little bit. I’m not as up-to-date with ALL the newcomers. But I...

John Mayer is BACK, baby. After all the bad press and hub bub about Jennifer Aniston and Jessica Simpson, it was probably for the best that he just left for awhile. (And now...

I can’t wait! I can’t wait! Here is an official movie trailer for Les Miserables which opens in theatres this Christmas. I’m so excited to see this amazing cast. Les Miserables is...

What a way to end a great run on American Idol! Here’s Phillip Phillips singing the original song, “Home.” This will be the single released to radio if he wins tonight. I’ve been...

Let’s move on from all the midlife craziness and talk about SMASH! NBC’s Smash is one of my favorite new TV shows and I just realized I’ve never posted about it. And the season...

After a nearly TWO MONTH hiatus, Glee is back! And Quinn is alive! (But in a wheelchair.) I loved the “don’t text and drive” message throughout the episode. Finn and Rachel are NOT...

Last night was 80s night on American Idol! My two favorite Idol contestants, Phillip Phillips and Colton Dixon, did not disappoint. The boys are on fire this season! Here’s Colton’s version of Cindy...

The two-hour season premiere of Mad Men ROCKED. I loved it. One of the highlights was Megan Draper (Jessica Pare) singing this song at Don’s 40th birthday surprise party. I’ve been singing it all...

I just got back from an AMAZING Walt Disney World vacation! (That LONG recap to come very soon. Princesses! Dole Whips! Animal Kingdom Safari!) I had some serious TV catch up to do...

One of my fondest memories growing up was watching Sesame Street every morning as a preschooler. I can remember loving Grover (he’s still my fav) and I’d dream about one day visiting Sesame...

Why, hello there…. How are you, Jon? Getting ready for a brand new season of Mad Men? Oh, I can’t wait! This is what I saw when I opened my mailbox yesterday. I...

I was watching Oprah’s Next Chapter a couple of weeks ago and motivational speaker Tony Robbins was the guest. Oprah sat through one of his amazing 12-hour conferences and highlighted some of her...

I was so happy I finally saw The Artist on Saturday because it won BIG at last night’s 84th Annual Academy Awards. The Artist picked up Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Picture....

I love these two. Wouldn’t they make the cutest couple? And then they can get married and have some really pretty and really talented babies. I also love that Zac can play the...

Whitney Houston passed away the day before the Grammy Awards at the age of 48. It’s so tragic when an unbelievably talented artist dies. It forces me to reexamine everything I loved about...

LMFAO is everywhere! First, they made an appearance with Madonna during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show. And last night their popular song “Sexy And I Know It” was performed on Fox’s Glee by the...

I was so happy when Kelly Clarkson rocked the National Anthem at yesterday’s Super Bowl XLII extravaganza. I had just met her Thursday night when she played a concert here in downtown Jacksonville. It...

Yay! New Madonna music! And a music video to go along with it! Is it 1985 again or what? I’m really loving Madonna’s brand new single, “Give Me All Your Luvin.” It’s so fun!...

I grew up listening to Michael Jackson. My first album was Thriller. (I still have it.) He left us way too soon, but his music lives on. And now I’m super excited for...

Taylor Swift graces the cover of Vogue magazine’s February issue and here are some of the interview highlights. Love her! “I look out at the stadiums full of people and see them all...

American Idol is back in action and my first favorite of the season is Phillip Phillips. You can’t forget the name, right? Well, take a listen to his audition below. I love his...

I was so excited to be invited to attend an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus on opening night! The theme this year is “Dragons” and we will...

Listen, listen, listen, listen…these videos are so funny. I’m sure you’ve seen them already, but feel free to watch them again. Because they are SO funny. And (unfortunately?) SO true. (Is that a...

I love, love, love Bethenny Frankel! And her Bravo TV show, Bethenny Ever After, returns for its third (and final) season on Monday, February 20th. I can’t wait! Here’s a sneak peek of...

Ricky Gervais was back to host the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles and these are my top five favorite moments of the night: 1. Christopher Plummer’s acceptance speech. Christopher Plummer...

I caught an episode of Ellen and I wanted to share it here. In the episode, Justin Bieber gives a surprise visit, and performance, to the underprivileged children of Whitney Elementary in Las Vegas....

“The most amazing feeling I feel, words can’t describe what I’m feeling for real / Baby, I paint the sky blue, my greatest creation was you.” -Jay-Z This is pretty awesome stuff. Brand...

I love Ryan Gosling. He was in one of the best movies of 2011 and he totally got cheated out of People Magazines‘s “Sexiest Man Alive” title. I’m still working on that petition....

Heavy D’s music takes me right back to my college dancing days at the Cellar at the University of Maryland in College Park. It also reminds me of my first years working at...

Glee was back last night! And my favorite cast member, Darren Criss, aka Blaine, sang Katy Perry’s hit song, “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” Darren makes a cameo in Katy’s music video for this...

Is she or isn’t she? Jessica Simpson has not confirmed her pregnancy, but I think this photo taken of the superstar this past weekend at New York’s JFK airport says it all. Jessica...

E! correspondent Giuliana Rancic and her husband (Apprentice winner) Bill Rancic are an amazing power couple. I’ve been watching their Style Network reality show, Giuliana and Bill, for a couple of years now. I...

I love my Real Housewives on Bravo TV. My favorite season used to be Orange County, but I gotta hand it to the ladies of New Jersey. They have locked me in. Each...

I went to my very first Jacksonville Jaguars football game yesterday. Ive been in Jacksonville for five years now, so it was about time. Our awesome friends had extra tickets, GG was free...

Not that he really ever left, but after a string of number one hits, Usher has been taking a break. Then he popped up at Taylor Swift’s Atlanta concert over the weekend to...

The man who people are calling our generation’s Edison (or Einstein or John Lennon) passed away in his sleep yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was only 56 years old. I...

Doctors scare me. Not the doctor PERSON, really, but what a doctor stands for. To me, they equal bad news. Or pain. I know that sounds really immature but, hey, it’s true. I...

I’ll admit it. I voted for Justin Guarini. I really thought he was going to win it all. It was the very first season of American Idol and I fell in love with...

I’m a big fan of John Mayer. I know he’s had some trouble keeping his mouth shut about past personal relationships. Yes, I know he’s a serial dater and a bit of a...

Here’s Jon Hamm looking mighty dapper while filming Mad Men in L.A. yesterday. Happy Friday.

Iconic rock band R.E.M. has retired. They made the big announcement yesterday. I honestly have not thought about R.E.M. in YEARS, but I had a twinge of nostalgia when I heard the news....

These are my five favorite looks of the night. These are also five of my favorite actresses. What a treat to see them all look so amazing. 1. Kate Winslet in Elie Saab....

The 2011 Emmy Awards: Here are my top five favorite moments… 1. The Ladies of Comedy. I love Amy Poehler from Parks and Recreation so leave it to her to be the mastermind behind...

Today was the day! The Missoni for Target line debuted in stores and on the Target.com website. I strolled over to my Target store around 9:00 AM because I wanted to get this...

Simon Cowell’s new show The X Factor premieres September 21st. I’ve been hearing about this new talent show FOREVER and now it’s (almost) finally here! Here is a special extended preview of The...

This is my post from two years ago on 9/11/09. I will never forget. Please say a special prayer for all the children who lost their Mama or Daddy 10 years ago today....

I’m obsessed with this song right now. Just ask my two kiddies who wonder why I blast it at top volume every time I hear it on the radio. I’ve always loved Maroon...

Special thanks to TVLine.com for this awesome 2011 Fall TV Grid. Hopefully your favorite television shows are returning (One of my favs, Cougar Town, won’t be back until mid-season) and you are excited...

When Adele started to sing “Someone Like You” at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, Hubbie and I both stopped typing on our laptops and looked up at the television. We had to watch...

The highlight of last night’s MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles was Beyonce announcing she is pregnant! She was absolutely glowing when she spilled the beans during the black carpet arrival. Then...

Oxygen’s The Glee Project concluded last night with the announcement of the winner. After 10 weeks of tryouts (I watched every episode) and lots of singing, dancing, and cool music video performances, the...

Hubbie and I saw the new movie Crazy, Stupid, Love a couple weeks ago and I can’t stop thinking about it. It was really funny and sweet and there were some great performances...

It was such a bummer when Zac Efron dropped out of Footloose, the big screen remake of the 1984 iconic dance drama. Zac was supposed to play Ren, the Kevin Bacon main character....

How crazy was that THREE HOUR premiere of Bachelor Pad? I’m so drained from all the failed Bachelor and Bachelorette romances that it’s fun to see the franchise create a show that just revels...

Check out who will be visiting PBS’s Sesame Street this Fall when it returns for its 42nd (!) season on Monday, September 26th. First, there’s my boyfriend Mark Ruffalo. Did I ever tell you...

Here’s the official music video for “I Love You This Big” by Scotty McCreery. It’s the American Idol Season 10 winner’s debut single. My favorite line is “I love you to the moon and...

My favorite reality show housewife, Bethenny Frankel, has just launched her new cocktail sensation, the Skinnygirl Sangria. I am SO excited because I don’t like tequila so I couldn’t enjoy the super popular Skinnygirl Margarita...

Yo! I love this girl. Taylor Swift covered Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” during her concert stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan last week. She’s been paying homage to hometown artists in each city of her...

Sandra Bullock surprised Ryan Reynolds last night at the LA premiere of his new movie, “The Change Up.” They’ve been buddies since starring in “The Proposal” together. They’ve also both dealt with...

Here’s the official music video for Jordan Knight’s new song, Stingy. Okay, I’ll admit. I did not LOVE this song the first time I heard it. And I’m a HUGE fan of Jordan...

Katy Perry wore this adorable Smurfette dress to “The Smurfs” movie premiere in New York City last night. Katy voices the Smurfette character in the movie. Don’t you love her matching blue Christian...

You know you’re a Mom when… You can’t get this song out of your head! I’ve been singing this all week. It’s Nick Jr’s “The Fresh Beat Band” and their new single, “Here...

In 2002, I started my job at an advertising agency where I was responsible for marketing movies. It was a cool gig. I had to show the films to press so they could...

There was a time, a few years back, when I could not tell the difference between all the young, cute girls who starred on the popular Disney Channel television shows. Then, Hannah Montana...

I can not WAIT for this show! Simon Cowell is back (and Paula Abdul too! Yay!) on Wednesday, September 21st at 8 PM EST on FOX. Here’s the world premiere preview of The...

The Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine (Kate) Middleton, looked absolutely amazing during her North American tour last week. She went from Canada to California and every fashion choice she made was stunning. She is...

Please check out this totally awesome video from Katy Perry. It’s for her new single, “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” and you need to watch closely for all the fun cameos (including You Tube...

I love Gwen Stefani. I think she’s a super cool chick. I love that she’s my age and she’s a mom. She also has an amazing sense of style that she apparently handed...

I almost wanted to count the number of times that Ashley from The Bachelorette said the word “Bentley” on last night’s episode. If I was playing a drinking game, I would have been...

There is SO MUCH Justin Bieber in the pop world that I just tune it out most of the time. Not that I don’t like him. He’s cute! He’s talented! Honestly, he could...

One of my absolute favorite cable channels, Bravo TV, has done it again. They’ve created another addicting reality series. This one is called Million Dollar Decorators and it airs Tuesday nights at 10 PM...

I go to Target every other week to get all my cleaning supplies. (I try to avoid all the cute clothes and the stuff in the dollar bins…but that never happens.) Well, two...

Get ready to go Ba-nanas! The Rachel Zoe Project is back for Season 4. It premieres August 2nd on Bravo TV. Here’s a special sneak peek and, if you wait until the end,...

If you are a fan of the Fox mega hit Glee, like I am, then you MUST check out The Glee Project. It’s a cool new series that airs Sunday nights on Oxygen...

Here’s the story, Of how I met Greg Brady. Who was starring in a play in Jacksonville. It was at a dinner theatre, called Alhambra, The awesome manager picked up the bill. Here’s...

I flew to Washington,DC this past weekend to meet my sister, Marsha, and our childhood BFF, Melissa, for one fun, EPIC night. It was the New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys...

Here’s the latest video from Taylor Swift, “The Story of Us.” I really like this song and it appeals more to her pop fans. Big eyeglasses definitely make a lot of cameos in...

Yeeeee Haw! Scotty McCreery won the title of American Idol last night. It was a fun finale. I really did not care if Scotty won or Lauren Alaina won because I had picked...

I just ugly cried through the entire final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. It was perfect. No guests. No fanfare. No “Favorite Things” to hand out. Just Oprah talking about the lessons...

I was going to write all about the 2011 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, but this is all that really happened: Justin Bieber and his girlfriend Selena Gomez kissed! Justin did not...

It’s official. I will never see a live taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Boo. I did try to get some last minute tickets for her final season but everything is a lottery...

I still have TWO of my four favorite American Idol contestants left in the competition: Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. Yay! They will compete against Haley Reinhart for a spot in the finale....

This woman rocks. Enough said.

Here is Taylor Swift’s video for her brand new single, “Mean.” It’s my favorite song on her latest album, Speak Now. Enjoy!

Last night something really exciting happened in Jacksonville …I got dressed up! I wore heels! I went out to a club! Oh, and I met Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley from Bravo TV’s...

Here’s a sneak peek of Lady Gaga performing on one of the final Oprah shows. She sings “You and I” which, interestingly enough, Haley Reinhart just performed on American Idol last night. Check out...

I’m down to my two favorite contestants on American Idol. Casey Abrams was voted off last week. I was not surprised. He was amazing from the beginning, but he took a lot of...

Sunday, May 1, 2011: Almost 10 years after 9/11 I was watching The Real Housewives of OC on Bravo TV and I checked my Twitter. I saw the string of tweets: “Osama is...

I watched the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton with the kiddies. We ate breakfast in front of the television set. They both were fascinated. Annabel ran to put on her...

Tomorrow is the big day! The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. I will be awake and watching the event unfold at 6 AM EST. I can not wait to see...

New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys performed their new single, “Don’t Turn Out The Lights” on Dancing with the Stars last night. But my favorite moment was when Donnie and Joey...

Well, the first of my four favorite American Idol contestants has left the building. Cutie Stefano Langone is, um, gone. And he just had an amazing Wednesday performance of Ne-Yo’s “Closer.” What a...

I’ve already written about my love for the NBC show Parenthood. My favorite “Gilmore Girl,” Lauren Graham, plays the complicated Sarah. She’s great in this role but I really do fall in love...

I can’t get this song out of my head. I caught myself singing it during My Gym with Annabel today. It’s not that embarrassing because everyone knows this song. It’s EVERYWHERE. I thought...

I was watching TLC’s Extreme Couponing last week and it gave me anxiety. These shoppers have mastered the art of coupon clipping, but they have taken it to a whole new level of...

Taylor Swift won the big prize last night at the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards in Sin City. She was named “Entertainer of the Year!” She also performed her song “Mean” for...

Happy Friday! Yahoo!! And do you know WHY I’m so happy?? Well…. 1. Grey’s Anatomy ROCKED LAST NIGHT. (I may be in the minority here, but I thought it was just awesome.) 2....

The New Kids are on a roll! First New Kid cutie Jordan Knight released his new radio single, “Let’s Go Higher.” And now the blended boy band buddies NKOTBSB (New Kids on the...

Get the tissues ready for this Thursday’s Grey’s Anatomy: The Music Event. It features Sara Ramirez (Callie) having an out of body experience while she sings for her life after a truly horrible...

You know, I never had the nerve, or desire, to get a belly cast or belly art when I was pregnant with Daniel or Annabel. Here’s a photo of Mariah Carey’s REALLY pregnant...

I’ve heard this song so much lately. It’s on the radio every time I’m driving somewhere without my kiddies, which is AWESOME because I can crank it up REALLY LOUD and groove along....

Jon Hamm is one handsome guy. I love him in Mad Men. It’s one of my favorite television shows. And he just turned 40! We are the same age! Whoot! Mandi Bierly from Entertainment...

Oh, Yay! My NKOTB crush, Jordan Knight, has a brand new song on the radio called “Let’s Go Higher.” It’s so good. It will make you want to get up and dance. Annabel...

I’ve picked my four favorite American Idol contestants for Season 10. I did this last year and one of my picks actually won the whole thing and became the American Idol! (Lee Dewyze....

I thought Anne Hathaway and James Franco were just ho-hum hosts of this year’s Academy Awards, but Anne sure did look amazing in all her costume changes. She kept smiling through all the...

My husband is a morning radio host and he gets to do A LOT of cool things. This week he was featured on Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible. The show was in town to...

Argh. I hate when American Idol builds up a contestant for us only to cut them before WE, the audience, get a chance to vote. Last night was the end of the road...

And since it’s all about celebrity HAIR lately, here’s a pic of Jennifer Aniston’s brand new bob haircut. It looks light she lightened the color too. I really like it. I might...

PLEASE tell me it’s just a super slow news day when every entertainment website had THIS as the lead story when I woke up this morning: “JUSTIN BIEBER GETS A HAIRCUT.” Wow. This...

OMG. OMG. OMG. I heart Topher Grace! His brand new movie about the 80s called Take Me Home Tonight opens in theatres March 4th. He created this super fun viral video with Atomic...

After watching American Idol “Hollywood Week,” my new favorite contestant has emerged: Robbie Rosen from Merrick, NY. Robbie is only 16 years old and he can sing and play piano. I love his...

Here is a preview of the new season of Bravo TV’s Bethenny Ever After. Yahoo! I love me some Bethenny! The show premieres February 28th. I can’t wait!

Happy Valentine’s Day! This is one of my favorite holidays because I love hearts. I love candy and flowers. And I will always remember Valentine’s Day as being the day I was anxiously...

So, our friends from the massive TV phenomenon known as Friends are back in action! Jennifer Aniston (“Rachel”) has a brand new movie opening today, Just Go With It. It didn’t get the best...

I’ve been reading some entertainment articles lately that say The Social Network is now a long shot to win the Oscar for Best Picture. I can’t believe that. I’m still rooting for it...

It’s probably no surprise that I watch the Super Bowl every year for the commercials. This year there were three ads that really stood out for me while I was waiting for Glee...

If you have not seen Black Swan yet, you must go out and see it this weekend. Bring your hubbie because he’ll like it too. Trust me. If you have not read the...

Here’s a first look at Judd Apatow’s brand new comedy Bridesmaids. Oh man, I can’t wait. He’s the guy who brought us Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Funny People. This one looks like his...

On Thursday evening, the final American Idol audition was from 15 year old Georgia native Lauren Alaina. Steven Tyler basically declared her a finalist. Jennifer Lopez was moved to tears. Lauren has that wonderful combination...

WOW. I was watching American Idol on Wednesday and the final Milwaukee contestant was Chris Medina. Chris told the heartbreaking story about his fiancee Juliana. He is so amazing and mature for being only 26 years old. He is...

Hubbie was the guest ringmaster for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus that came to Jacksonville last weekend and here is the awesome shot I got of his performance: URGH. I really...

Seinfeld is one of my favorite television shows of all time. I’ve seen Jerry Seinfeld do his live stand up show on two different occasions and I’ve never laughed so hard in my...

I’m giving the new and improved American Idol an “A.” It grabbed me in the first five minutes with an exciting opening segment that reintroduced us to the brand new panel of judges: Jennifer Lopez, Steven...

I’m giving these four lovely ladies my 2011 Golden Globes Best Dressed Awards. I know January Jones’ (Mad Men) dress was a little risque, but I think she pulled it off with her...

No! In today’s sad news department, Regis Philbin is retiring from television later this summer. He will turn 80 years old in August and I’m sure he wants to end on a high...

Although I did love Natalie Portman’s acceptance speech for Black Swan, I have to give my favorite acceptance speech of the night nod to Chris Colfer who plays Kurt on Glee. This was Kurt’s season to...

Here’s a first look at Taylor Swift’s “Back to December” video. It’s the song she wrote about Taylor Lautner. (Allegedly.) I love the song and the video is beautiful. Check it out. Taylor...

It was announced earlier this year that Taylor Swift would be the next face of CoverGirl And now the first photos are FINALLY revealed! She will be promoting their new NatureLuxe line which will debut in January. Below...

Don’t you just love (or hate) our world of camera phones? You can’t hide from anyone these days. This photo of Taylor and Jake was snapped by a customer at a hip coffeehouse...

It was boy band HEAVEN last night on the 2010 American Music Awards. New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys closed the show in a big way. They took some advice...

This was my favorite performance on Glee this week. I know I didn’t speak too highly of Gwyneth’s performance at the CMA Awards, but she sure rocked her guest role on Glee. Is...

Thank you, People Magazine. Good choice! I think Ryan Reynolds was at his sexiest when he was playing a father in the romantic comedy “Definitely, Maybe.” (Dads are sexy.) This issue is on stands Friday. (It...

I was so excited Miranda Lambert won big last night at the CMA Awards. She won four awards including Female Vocalist of the Year. I’m pretty sure it was all because of her...

Here’s a performance of Katy Perry’s smash hit Teenage Dream from tonight’s episode of Glee. Enjoy!

Ricky Martin has been super busy lately. He’s making the publicity rounds to promote his new book, Me. He visited Oprah last week. It was his first television interview since publicly admitting he was a gay earlier...

I’m excited to introduce my brand new PopMommy feature, “5 Questions.” Special thanks to super mom Casey Jones from the TLC show Quints by Surprise for being my very first guest. Ethan and Casey Jones were...

I like them together.

The kiddies and I have been watching Yo Gabba Gabba! for the past couple of weeks in preparation for the Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! show in Jacksonville. Confession: We never watched the show...

I’m so loving all these new pop songs that take me back to the 80s. First, there was THIS awesome tune and now there is Neon Trees’ Animal. Of course having a female...

Taylor Swift is this week’s PEOPLE Magazine cover girl and she will apparently dish about Joe (Jonas), Taylor (Lautner) and, OMG, John (Mayer.) I can’t wait to get my mail today.

This song takes me back to college summers when my friends and I would roll out to the clubs downtown and just DANCE. JUST dance. For hours. I love to dance and I...

This is not an entry about Sunday’s Mad Men episode on AMC. I’m sure it was AWESOME, but I just started watching Mad Men Season Two on DVD. I never watched Mad Men...

Wow, Glee. You made me cry last night. Some of my tears were tears of joy because, after last week’s so-so Britney Spears episode, you came back in a BIG way. “Grilled Cheesus” was the...

I saw The Social Network last night with the hubbie. It was our “pizza and a movie” date night. I was looking forward to The Social Network for WEEKS and I was not disappointed at...

My husband works in radio so he gets some really cool promotional items sent to his office. We had a lot of fun with this Glee cardboard locker last year. Last week he...

Last night’s Glee broke ratings records. It was the highest rated Glee show so far. Maybe it was because of all the early hype, but the Glee “Britney/Brittany” episode last night was, for me, a little disappointing. ...

Oh no! This is BANANAS! Brad was the main reason I watched The Rachel Zoe Project on Bravo TV! Don’t get me wrong. I like Rachel Zoe. She’s the celebrity stylist who always tries...

Madonna and her teenage daughter Lourdes have officially launched their new “Material Girl” collection for Macy’s. I love this photo of Mom and Daughter. Madonna always looks amazing and Lourdes is rocking her own...

Tomorrow’s Glee is going to be Toxic! It’s a full on Britney Spears episode and it finally features ditsy cheerleader Brittany front and center. (The episode is called “Britney/Brittany.”) We also get introduced to John...

Katy Perry’s kid friendly and peppy version of “Hot N Cold,” in which she sings about wanting to play dress up with Elmo, has been yanked from the brand new season of Sesame Street. A video of the taped...

The summer rumors were true. Jennifer Lopez & Steven Tyler will be joining Randy Jackson as the American Idol judges for Season 10. I just love how Ryan Seacrest is in the photo...

I’m excited to see this new movie The Social Network. Otherwise known as “the movie about Facebook.” Justin Timberlake is in it. (Just sayin’.) It’s cool to see a film pop up that will basically define...

This was the best performance of the night. Welcome back, Eminem. 2010 MTV Video Music Awards – More VMA Video

I’m lovin’ this new song and video from Taylor Swift. I hope she performs it tonight on the MTV Video Music Awards. Taylor Swift – New Music – More Music Videos

This is my post from last year on 9/11/09. I will never forget. 9/11/2001 I woke up, got ready for the day, and then drove to the Safeway grocery store around the corner...

So there’s this kids television show called Yo Gabba Gabba! Have you heard of it? YES? Of course you have! And even the celebrity dads are getting in on the fun! VERY cute,...

I’m loving this already! Super cute John Stamos. Oprah’s prodigy Charice singing Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” with Rachel Berry. And some “Empire State of Mind” in NYC! Bring on the GLEE! (But we...

Well, according to my two kiddies. They listen to this one OVER and OVER on their Kidz Bop 17. Happy Labor Day Weekend.

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1. That awesome opening number. 2. Eric Stonestreet from Modern Family winning Supporting Actor in a Comedy. It was a bit of a shocker, but so well deserved. 3. Jewel singing “Shape of You” during the “In...

This was one of the BEST opening skits. EVER. Jimmy Fallon was a great host all around and you gotta love my girl Kate Gosselin. She always knows where to pop up, doesn’t she?

Who will win tonight? Below are my last minute predictions for “Best Drama” and “Best Comedy.” Fingers crossed. Now I’m off to watch all the fancy dresses on E! News Live from the Red...

I can not wait to read this week’s PEOPLE Magazine. Elin Nordegren breaks her silence now that her divorce is final from Tiger Woods. I still wonder what the heck he was thinking. ...

I know some people will say (Hit Me) Baby One More Time is Britney Spears’ best pop song ever, but I disagree. Toxic was Brit’s comeback hit after being away from the charts...

I can’t believe it’s the Season Finale! Don’t forget to watch this awesome show. Tonight at 10 on Bravo.

I love ’80’s pop music. I’m an ’80’s kid at heart. When I was growing up, I would dance around my bedroom listening to my cassette tapes while rocking my leg warmers and jelly bracelets....

It takes a cool, confident man to rock some plaid high-water pants. Just sayin’.

Here’s another PopMommy confession. I LIKE COUNTRY MUSIC. Yes, it’s true. I actually worked in country radio for many years. I was the promotions director. I was in charge of all the fun give-a-ways and...

I was getting bored watching the series finale of MTV’s The Hills last night. I already knew I liked Lauren “LC” Conrad better than the f-bomb throwing Kristin Cavallari. I skipped a couple of episodes this season so I...

I hope this is not a big spoiler for anyone, but the answer is YES, Bethenny Frankel did get married! To her cute fiance Jason Hoppy. And she was 8 months preggers. It was a...

I don’t know why I continue to watch Ali on The Bachelorette when I know how it all plays out. They should make The Bachelor or The Bachelorette LIVE!, don’t you think? Because there are...

And apparently Jessica Simpson loves New Kids on the Block too! She wore this vintage NKOTB T-shirt at the launch of her new jeanswear fashion line, Jessica Simpson Jeanswear. She said her very first concert...

New Kids on the Block performed at New York’s Radio City Music Hall Saturday night and guess who showed up?? The Backstreet Boys! Two for the price of one! (That was a direct...

I know Twilight: Eclipse mania is in full effect and everyone is TEAM EDWARD! or TEAM JACOB! I think they are both cute, but I’ve never been a Goth-Vampire kinda gal. I told my hubbie that...

It was so awesome to see the talented Glee kids reprise Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” from the pilot, for their season finale last night. What an amazing episode. I especially loved when Finn pulled...

I have mixed feelings about the new TLC show Kate Plus 8. I was a huge fan of Jon & Kate Plus 8. I watched it from the very beginning and I was...

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of John Mayer. Here’s his latest single and the official music video for “Half of My Heart” featuring Taylor Swift.

I was going to write all about LOST, but then I realized that I needed to acknowledge some of the other awesome show enders this season on television. I may be in the minority on some of...

I’m posting some super cute photos of my daughter while I sit and think about the series finale of LOST. Wow, that was GOOD stuff. I’m going to TRY and write about it all...

I remember when my Dad came home with a Commodore 64 computer. It was a BIG deal. It was 1982 and I was 11 years old. My Dad set it up on a big desk downstairs...

I love this photo of the Beckham family. It’s the adorable David and Victoria Beckham and their super cute boys Romeo and Cruz. They are hanging out at a Jonas Brothers concert at...

I started with FOUR favorite American Idol contestants. (I picked my fab four back in February when there were 24 contestants). And guess what? I still have TWO contestants left! Go Casey! Go Lee! I...

Not only is this a great pop song, but it’s now officially my daughter Annabel’s “song.” Daniel already has a couple “songs.” He has Daniel by Elton John and he has Daniel (in the...

A wonderful, surprising, joyous HAPPY ending. Congratulations Sandra Bullock. Story HERE.

I don’t know why I have not mentioned this earlier, but I ADORE the new TV show Parenthood. It airs Tuesday nights at 10 PM EST on NBC. It’s loosely based on the hit movie Parenthood...

WE HAVE ALL BEEN THERE. As a parent to two little ones, I am constantly asking myself, “Wait, what just happened here?” “What did I say wrong?” This video is the perfect example of how a fun...

Well, I started with FOUR favorite American Idol contestants. I now have THREE left in the competition. That’s pretty darn good. Lee Dewyze is definitely my front runner. And he had his big MOMENT last night...

I found my new Jon & Kate Plus 8. Introducing the Jones Family from Austin, Texas. Discovery Health Channel did a special documentary about the Jones Family and how they went from a...

I’m been thinking a lot lately about how blessed I am. I was really emotionally invested in the story of little Layla Grace who lost her battle with pediatric cancer last week. I...

Jessica Simpson talked to David Letterman last night about her romantic relationships with Tony Romo and John Mayer. I think she handled herself beautifully. You go, girl.

Beautiful Layla Grace from Houston, Texas lost her courageous battle with pediatric cancer this morning. She was 2 years old. I have been following this little angel’s story on twitter (http://twitter.com/LaylaGrace). Earlier this afternoon...

There are SO MANY reasons to be excited for The Hurt Locker winning SO MANY awards last night, including Best Picture. First, it’s a GREAT film. Second, it’s one of the only nominated films...

I love the new song by Orianthi called “According To You.” My favorite part of the music video is her rocking the guitar with cute purple nail polish. I first saw Orianthi in...

At his Philadelphia concert stop last week, John Mayer brought a small fan on stage to play guitar with him. The sixth grade boy wanted to play “Belief” because he secretly learned it for his mother,...

Here are my favorite American Idol contestants this season. I decided to pick two girls and two guys. We’ll see how far they go. Or how long I keep loving their performances. And don’t...

I’ve been so busy packing boxes for our move to a new house this weekend that I forgot to comment about Conan O’Brien’s final broadcast of “The Tonight Show.” When I lived in...

I was fascinated when Oprah featured a show about hoarders a few months back. There was one woman who lived in a house full of so much stuff that, once emptied, it filled two...

I can believe, but I also CAN’T believe, that after 25 YEARS Oprah Winfrey will be ending her super-popular talk show. She made the big announcement on her show Friday and I was crying right...

The Real Housewives of Orange County are back for Season Five! This was the original “Real Housewives” series on Bravo TV and it is still the best one. I love Vicki and Tamra for being...

My husband is a morning radio host so he gets to do lots of cool things. Like broadcast from car dealership grand openings and giveaway concert tickets. Well, this weekend he hosted a meet-and-greet at...

Okay. I was going to talk all about the premiere episode of Glee last night on FOX. It was awesome. It had the same charm as the pilot episode. I’m definitely a huge...

I can think of only a few television shows that make (or made) me LAUGH OUT LOUD: Friends, Seinfeld, The Office, How I Met Your Mother and now, one of my new favorites,...

I just saw this promo for the new August episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8. Which is worse: that they are continuing with this reality show or that I will continue to...

I wrote about the deterioration of Jon & Kate (Plus Eight) Gosselin’s marriage here. I wished, back then, that they would have worked on their marriage a little more before calling it quits. But I think I...

Today was Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service. It was broadcast on all the major TV networks. A billion people watched the service from their television sets around the world. Thousands of people attended the service at the Staples...

I just saw this brand new Glee promo spot on Fox and I got so excited! I saw the first sneak peek and fell in love with this cool new show. I can’t wait until...

It was so ominous when that paragraph flashed on the screen last night in black and white: “On Monday, June 22, 2009, legal proceedings were initiated in Pennsylvania to dissolve the ten-year marriage of Jon...

I’ve been searching for the perfect skincare product for awhile now. And when I say “searching,” I really mean reading In Style, Allure and other magazines that print “best of” beauty products issues. But...

Even while getting “attacked” by the paparazzi, Adam Lambert is still a nice guy and a class act. (But he should probably not be going out alone!) There were some recent reports that Adam...

I worked in the world of media and marketing for many years before I became a full time Mommy. So I try really hard not to be a hypocrite when it comes to...

Congratulations Kris Allen – our new American Idol for 2009! Well done my friend. (And Adam will have an amazing career too.) I can’t wait for both of their albums. Although I wonder...

I watched American Idol last night and I was LOVING the performances until both Adam and Kris sang the brand new song, “No Boundaries” written by new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. Blech. I thought it...

So there are three reasons I am BEYOND super excited for tonight’s American Idol finale show (part one). First, American Idol is reality television at its absolute best. Second, there are two really cute and really...



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