Ok folks let's face it. We've all had a "date night" from hell at some point or another in our lives (some of us more than others but that's another story). Things just didn't go right. The restaurant gave away your reservation because you couldn't find a parking spot or the genius who took your reservation, accidently gave you the ...
“THE DUDE” BRINGS HOME THE GOLD!
Well, "The Dude" finally did it! After five nominations and countless amazing roles, actor and iconic Hollywood star Jeff Bridges is part of the Oscar fraternity! (claps please!!) The legendary & humble actor known for his realistic acting and charismatic personality finally won an Academy Award for his role as the drunk but loving country singer Bad Blake in the film ...
Charity Water Gala Flows With Generosity!
Well folks, this event definitely had the three S's - Swanky, Sexy and Sensational! For those of you that missed this year's most talked about event, the 4th Annual Charity :Water Ball, I highly recommend that you start thinking about going to the next one in 2010. That's just how amazing and incredible this party was. Beautiful people with generous ...
Hilary Swank Flies High With “Amelia”
Hilary Swank is gifted. Mira Nair is remarkable, Richard Gere is incredible, Ewan McGregor is a star and "Amelia" is a terrific film. Plain and simple. Any more questions? The recent premiere of the epic film at the famed Paris Theater in NY was proof that Swank, Nair, Gere & McGregor have enough star power to light up a dozen ...
Bollywood Superstar’s Detainment: Racial Profiling or Publicity Stunt?
My phone kept ringing and text messages kept coming in until my phone couldn't hold them anymore. "Shah Rukh Khan's been held at Newark Airport" wrote one person. "Did the "Tom Cruise" of India get racially profiled?" asked one reader. "I think everyone in America will now see "My Name Is Khan" Great pr for the film!" wrote one ...
Michael Jackson: Superstar, Icon, Brother, Father & Son Will Be Missed.
I was in Manhattan at an media event when the news broke that the King of Pop Michael Jackson had died. Just hours earlier on the same day, I learned that the actress Farah Fawcett had given in to her long term battle with anal cancer. The news of the iconic entertainer was shocking mainly because I don't recall Jackson ...
MoMA Welcomes “The New India” Film Festival.
The Museum of Modern Art loves Indian films! In 2007 the world renowned museum did a tremendous job with "India Now" a week long film festival showcasing the best of Indian films & documentaries. MoMa does an encore presentation this year with many of the top independent, short and Bollywood films from India in "The New India," a unique and ...
SUSAN BOYLE SHOCKS SIMON COWELL AND THE WORLD AT THE SAME TIME.
I came home last night and in my inbox were a ton of emails from friends asking me why I haven't blogged yet about Susan Boyle. Who? I innocently asked. I read through their emails and soon realized why they had asked me that question. Susan Boyle will shock you as she did me, the judges on the hit show "Britain's Got Talent" and ...
KAL PENN: FROM HOLLYWOOD TO WASHINGTON
When news broke of actor Kal Penn 31, deciding to give up the glitz, glamour, $$$ in Hollywood to join the White House Office of Public Liaison in the Obama Administration in Washington, I thought: Who could do a better job than the well known and likable Penn? Quite frankly, no one. The award winning American ...
Live As If You Were To Die Tomorrow, Learn As If You Would Live Forever- Mohandas Gandhi
A profound statement made by one of the world's most revered and respected leaders Mohandas Gandhi. To many of us, he was simply known as Gandhi. Greetings from The Ravi Report! So much to talk about and cover folks! As a global news journalist and producer, I thought it was time to have an extension of my thoughts ...