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  • ‘Bones’ Star Eric Millegan Outs Self as Bipolar

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    James Sims

    I had the pleasure interviewing him right before his Los Angeles cabaret debut back in 2007 and was impressed with his musical theatre roots.

  • Directing ‘Journey to the Stars’ at AMNH

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    James Sims

    It’s not often that my work at New York’s American Museum of Natural History intersects with the entertainment industry, so it was very exciting to work on a project for the Museum’s newest space show, Journey to the Stars. I had the opportunity to sit down with the show’s director, Carter Emmart, and produce a…

  • (500) Days of Summer Gets a Music Video

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    James Sims

    This summer has seen two quirky romantic films — both with somewhat depressing endings — bucking the trend of horrendous action blockbusters. Adam and (500) Days of Summer explore the idea that love doesn’t always conquer all. While Adam is the superior movie, (500) Days of Summer is the slicker production, and features one of…

  • Liza Minnelli Talks Will Ferrell, Tony’s & More

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    James Sims

    One fantastic perk of working the Broadway scene is the opportunity to randomly meet an entertainment legend.  Today’s star power doesn’t come anywhere near that of stage and screen greats like Frank Sinatra, Ethel Merman or Judy Garland.  There was a time when stars like those were all over town, both here in New York…

  • Sofa Snark – Boom Goes LOST & Gossip Girl Graduates

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    James Sims

    My Sofa Snark video blog has been on a bit of a hiatus these last few weeks, but with most of prime-time shuttering for the summer, I decided to wrap up the juiciest finales. I also revamped the webisode with a new look. Let me know what you think. This week’s Sofa Snark covers the…

  • Backstage at Broadway’s Next to Normal

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    James Sims

    Of all the shows on Broadway this season, “Next to Normal” packs the biggest punch. It’s a heavy dramatic story line following a family’s downward spiral as it deals with a crisis. Best of all is the score. With music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, the show explodes on stage with a…

  • Bono and George Clooney Talk Shop on CNN

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    James Sims

    As a big U2 fan, it should come as no shock that I find most of what Bono does extremely fascinating, be it his straight forward music work to championing causes for the third world. His activist role causes some frustration amongst the music-only crowd, with “fans” yelping at concerts anytime Bono breaks into a…

  • Regis and Kelly Take on Broadway

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    James Sims

    I had a chance to stop by ABC Studios earlier this week to produce a video feature with “Live with Regis and Kelly” as the show is in the middle of airing “On Broadway Week.” Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa have been highlighting shows including “Mary Poppins,” “Billy Elliot,” “West Side Story,” “Shrek The Musical”…

  • Sofa Snark – Lost vs Star Wars & Tori Spelling

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    James Sims

    Until the TV gods weigh in, let’s enjoy this week’s Sofa Snark. “Lost” rips off Star Wars, Tori Spelling returns to “90210,” “In Treatment” is back on HBO and the producers of “ER” bring you “Southland.” Other shows covered this week include “Tracey Ullman’s State of the Union,” “The Tudors,” “Heroes,” “The Unusuals” and “Better…

  • Miss California Blows Perez Hilton Away

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    James Sims

    It took little more than five minutes for me to hear the gay community squealing with outrage after Miss California pulled a fail whale during the Miss USA broadcast. Carrie Prejean, one of the 51 contestants battling for the tiara, told viewers that she was opposed to gay marriage. Of course, everyone is allowed their…