COVID CONVOS — This Christmas, Give Yourself The Gift Of Freedom From The Calendar

By Michael P Coleman I just read an article about those who are in COVID-induced isolation from family for Christmas this year. It included a heartbreaking quote from a young woman who, having just tested positive for the coronavirus, will not be able to spend time with her family, as she’d planned, in keeping with …

Spend This Christmas With Teddy Swims and Nat King Cole

Learn about two great new Christmas albums, and hear from Johnny Mathis about fulfilling a lifelong dream: singing with Nat King Cole! By Michael P Coleman It’s relatively rare that I’m rendered speechless. As a writer, I don’t eat if I don’t come up with at least a word or two when called upon to …

A Motown-ish Christmas

A review of the best of the season’s new holiday albums. And this year, Darren Criss, Kelly Clarkston, and Norah Jones lead the pack. By Michael P Coleman I saw it coming, way back in the day — the takeover of soulful Christmas music by white singers. It all started with Hall & Oates’ soul-tinged …

EXCLUSIVE! Sacramento Finalist Was Robbed During ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight Premiere

“I am the kind of person who refuses to let obstacles like being legally blind stand in the way of me doing something.” By Michael P Coleman I am not a sore loser. If you know me well, you’re at least chuckling right now, because you know that I am a VERY sore loser. It’s …