Julie Hair, Paula Now & RuPaul circa '84. Photo, Lynn Grabowski As was recently noted by the legendary downtown PR maven of NYC underground performance, Susan Martin, after closing its doors after some 41 years, "I just hate it when they get it wrong: It was not the … [Read more...]
#WOWExclusive: The Premiere of Ann Magnuson’s “I Met an Astronaut” Watch
With fellow actor, Mark Harmon on "From the Earth to the Moon" Singer/ actress/ performance artist (and old pal) Ann Magnuson's new music video for I Met An Astronaut premieres RIGHT HERE on The Wow Report. 🚀 Magnuson explains, "A lyrical ballad about my encounter … [Read more...]
#Flashback80s: Who’s Nina Hagen, You Ask? Kids, It’s Time to Get Schooled. Watch
Nina Hagen was born in the former East Berlin Hagen began as an actress alongside her mother, actress Eva-Maria Hagen. Hagen was in several bands and was offered a record deal from [Read more...]
#WOWExclusive: Ann Magnuson’s Video for Her Latest, “The Sun Don’t Care” Is Today’s Must-See. Watch
My old pal Ann Magnuson has a new song and here's a first look. The last time I was in LA, I visited Ann and she and Dust Bunny (her hand-puppet) helped me promote my then new book, Transform Your Life with Color By Number. Trump had just been elected and we were bemoaning the … [Read more...]
One Woman Dies as Gunman Holds Hostages For 3 Hours at Trader Joe’s in LA
A woman was shot and killed when a gunman ran into a busy Trader Joe's in Los Angeles. He held dozens of people hostage for 3 hours on Saturday before surrendering to police. No hostages were seriously hurt. Police say the man shot his grandmother seven times and wounded another … [Read more...]
The Club 57 Opening at MoMA on Halloween Was One of Those Nights That’ll Go Down in History…
Some events are so overwhelming that you can't really take them in. Weddings, big birthdays, graduations and seeing so many old pals at once you want to stop time. Halloween was like that for me this year attending the Club 57 exhibit opening at the Museum of Modern Art. So many … [Read more...]
#WomensMarch: Millions Marched & Tons of Stars Turned Out to Show Their Support
Millions of Americans took to the streets from D.C. to NYC to L.A. and everywhere in between was the single biggest one-day protest in U.S. … [Read more...]
A Special Birthday Shoutout to the Incomparable Ann Magnuson!
Legendary legend/actress/downtown performance … [Read more...]
#RealEstatePorn: This Chic Deco, Echo Park Home Is a Gorgeous L.A. Bargain!
I was in L.A. just visiting my friend, photographer Rocky Schenck who has a fab 20s home in Beachwood Canyon. World of Wonder co-founder, Fenton Bailey and Billy Luther have a to-die-for house in desirable Hancock Park and my pal Ann Magnuson & her husband have a little jewel-box … [Read more...]
#WOWExclusive: Ann Magnuson on Kissing Bowie & Being Married To Christopher Walken
Calling someone a "triple threat" in Hollywood is just about the highest praise there is. Well, actress/ singer/ dancer/ author/ musician/ songwriter/ producer/ performance artist, Ann Magnuson is an octuple threat! She has acted in Hollywood blockbusters, Off-Broadway plays, TV … [Read more...]
