Hi Jonny. Sorry I missed the festivities last night. I agree with the above sentiment. The AI thread is my escape from everything political, too. :)
I have a bit of AI news/gossip to share with y'all. Had wanted to poste it yesterday morning, but didn't have the timee. First a small amount of background for folks who don't know Los Angeles and the TV market here.
Fox's 'Good Day L.A.' is the #1 morning show in this market, even beating the ABCCBSNBC networks. They are close to the AI people, partly because the show is aired here locally, and partly because both are on Fox.
Steve Edwards, Dorothy Lucey and Jillian Barberie (now Reynolds since she got married) have been the long-time hosts of the show. They socialize with many celebs who live in the L.A. area, including Simon, Paula, Randy and Ryan. Now to the bit of gossip. Jillian was backstage Tuesday night hanging out with Neil Diamond. On the air yesterday Jillian said that backstage Neil hated the performances of Monchichi and Dreads. He thought Brooke was OK, and thought Syesha was the best of the night.
Fun gossip! Did Neil say anything about David C? (My husband agreed with Neil’s assessment. I thought he was going to bust a gasket at Monchichi singing “Sweet Caroline”! LOL!)
He ought to know. You don't last as long as him in the business and not know such things. I think he's on the money.
He didn't hide that well. "Can I have a hug?"
On the air yesterday Jillian said that backstage Neil hated the performances of Monchichi and Dreads. He thought Brooke was OK, and thought Syesha was the best of the night.
I'm surprised he liked anything they did to his songs. He didn't seem very pleased with Monchichi during the rehersals.