The Schmooze lies at the intersection of high and low culture. Here, the latest developments and trends in Jewish art, books, dance, film, music, media, television and theater are all assimilated into one handy pop culture blog.
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Donald Trump’s Jewish Ghost Writer Regrets Putting ‘Lipstick on a Pig’
Tony Schwartz tweeted several reminders this past year that he wrote Donald Trump’s “The Art of the Deal,” but has kept mum about revealing more, even ignoring requests for interviews, including one by me for this paper. The Jewish entrepreneur, author and founder of The Energy Project, has now decided to break that silence with…
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10 Questions for Melania Trump’s Israeli Hair Stylist
Behind Melania Trump’s perfectly coiffed hair is an Israeli hair stylist waiting in the wings with a blow dryer. And when it comes to glamour and glitz, Mordechai Alvow is ready to bring it. Alvow, a celebrity hairstylist and founder of his own all-natural and organic hair care line Yarok (which means “green” in Hebrew)…
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Anton Yelchin’s Parents Thank Fans for Support in Heartbreaking Full-Page Ad
Just a month after their son’s tragic and heart wrenching death in June, actor Anton Yelchin’s parents took out a full-page ad in The Hollywood Reporter to thank fans for their outpouring of support and condolences. “Thank you to all of you who have sent flowers and gifts, for your condolences and kind words and…
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Drake’s Sweet Note to His Mom is the Cutest Thing Ever
Drake is a mama’s boy and don’t you forget it! The rapper posted a throwback Instagram photo of a sweet note he wrote to his mom about paying her back for all his eBay shopping sprees. “I have cancelled the WireImage subscription due to my eBay charges coming to more than I had planned for,”…
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Alden Ehrenreich Unveiled as New Han Solo in ‘Star Wars’
Jewish actor Alden Ehrenreich will play a young Han Solo for a “Star Wars” prequel about the early life of one of the series’ most beloved characters. Ehrenreich, 26, was introduced Sunday at the Star Wars Celebration Europe event in London, E! News reported. Rumors floated two months ago that the Los Angeles actor would…
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Jennifer Aniston, Jewish Ladies Are Also Sick of Baby Fever
Jennifer Aniston hit the nail on its head in her critique of the media and society’s obsession with constantly asking about and falsely reporting her being pregnant. It’s disturbing that everyone is obsessed with Aniston not having children while no one seems to bat an eye if the likes of George Clooney, who at 55…
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Amy Schumer and Other Famous Jews Share Their Heartache After Nice Attack
Jewish celebrities and politicians took to social media to express their sadness at a terror attack in Nice late Thursday attack that left 84 people dead. The attacker drove a truck into a crowd watching fireworks in honor of the French national holiday Bastille Day. Among the dead are two American citizens. Amy Schumer The…
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Bernie Sanders to Publish Post-Election Book
For those concerned that the progressive movement built by Bernie Sanders might lose steam in the wake of his endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president, take heart: the vociferous Vermontian is planning on keeping the movement going by hook, crook, or, well, book. Thomas Dunne publishers, an imprint of St. Martin’s Press, announced on Thursday…
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Lea Michele Posts Tribute to Boyfriend Cory Monteith on Anniversary of His Death
Lea Michele posted a moving tribute to her late boyfriend and “Glee” co-star Cory Monteith yesterday, commemorating the three year anniversary of his death. “I know everyday you’re watching over me, and smiling. Love and miss you Cory, everyday, but today a little bit more ♥.” the 29-year-old singer-actress tweeted. I know everyday you’re watching…
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And the 2016 Emmy Nominees Are….
Television’s biggest night of the year is only two months away and anticipation is building as the Emmy nominees were announced this morning. Good news, all your favorite Jewish shows and actors were nominated! Jeffrey Tambor (“Transparent”), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (“Veep”) and even Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” all got nods. Joining them is…
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READ: The Jewciest Parts of Natalie Portman and Jonathan Safran Foer’s Epic Emails
Actress Natalie Portman and author Jonathan Safran Foer go way back (they have been friends for 15 years to be precise) and so do their emails. The New York Times recently published parts of their recent electronic correspondence, after a technological glitch caused earlier messages to be deleted. The emails are even more intriguing considering…
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