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The Year of the Woman: 2010
The Oscars are over and many times what happens at here portends what will happen in the future.
Many times since the 60’s we have seen women make incredible strides since the Women’s Movement began, but nothing ever happens overnight. Many mistakes were made in the early days of the Women’s Movement, but last night, the » Read more
I’ll Bet My Last Bottom Dollar…
In response to the following article produced about the Associated Press, I write:
I’ll bet my last bottom dollar that the AP report is correct. I just know from talking to people who once had money that they no longer can afford to live in their homes, they can’t afford some of their drugs, etc., etc. » Read more
Thinking About the Oscars
“Avatar” is two things: a brilliant piece of computer cinema and a story for today’s times. Don’t miss the understanding and the implications of this story. Congrats, Mr. Cameron, who was seen at the Santa Barbara Film Festival accepting his award from California “Governator” Schwarzenager…
There are several small films in contention for Oscar this year. » Read more
Rona Barrett Advocates for Seniors
Article
Santa Barbara Family Life
November 2009
As the Needs of Seniors Grow, So Must Our Compassion and Action!
by Rona Barrett
I applaud the values set forth in Santa Barbara Family Life Magazine – they honor community, family, nonprofits and people doing good things for others. I’m particularly proud to be a special contributor to this inaugural Santa Barbara » Read more
An Evening With Rona
Article
Montecito Journal
July 2009
Like a scene from a Hollywood set, we were shuttled up a steep driveway just off East Mountain Drive and let off in the motor court of a recently restored residence that was as stunning as the view. Gregg Wilson and John Maienza had made the estate look like it did when John » Read more
Rona Barrett: Old-School Gossip Girl
Article
By Richard Knight, Jr.
June 24, 2009
From the late 1960s through the 1980s Rona Barrett—queen of the gossip columnists—was practicing a form of respectful, empathetic celebrity journalism light years away from the “gotcha” tabloid approach that is the norm today. After conquering Hollywood via her syndicated print outlets and self-named magazines, Barrett was also the first » Read more
On the Record
Article
On the Record – Celebrity reporter Rona Barrett dishes on her career at Lobero Theatre benefit
By Marilyn McMahon, News-Press Staff Writer
Santa Barbara News-Press
May 10, 2009
When Rona Barrett, iconic celebrity reporter, agreed to be the guest speaker for the Lobero Theatre Associates “Hats Off” Luncheon on Thursday, she was happily ensconced in her home on Quail » Read more
Miss Rona Returns to the Small Screen
Article & Interview
Miss Rona (Barrett) returns to the small screen along with some very famous faces
By Alan Petrucelli
Pittsburch Stage and Screen Examiner
April 10, 2009
She remains Miss Rona.
The soft honey-colored hair has turned to white and the distinctive New York accent has somewhat softened, but there’s no doubt that the woman on the other end of » Read more
Rona Barrett’s Hollywood: Nothing But the Truth
News Coverage
Frontiers in LA
Volume 27, Issue 25
By Jeremy Kinser
The warm, conversational style of Rona Barrett made her the favorite interviewer of A-list stars of the 1970s such as Carol Burnett, Cher and Raquel Welch, who not only opened their homes, but bared their souls to the pioneering gossip columnist/reporter. Burnett’s candid discussion of her family’s » Read more
The Original Gossip Girl
Article & Interview
The Advocate
April 2, 2009
Original article available at: www.advocate.com
By Jeremy Kinser
In her heyday, Rona Barrett got in bed with Cher, reported on the antics of Patty Duke, and even got Burt Reynolds to address those gay rumors. Now, Barrett looks back on her career with Advocate.com.
During her heyday from the 1960s to the early » Read more
Blog response to Rona Barrett’s Cher Scholar Interview
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Cher Scholar
March 21, 2009
Cher Scholar Interviews Rona Barrett
My bf and I spent one evening watching the new Rona Barrett DVD Rona Barrett’s Hollywood, a set of iconic interviews of 70s celebrities.
Honestly, we were struck by how fresh and honest the interviews were in comparison to the stale, stiff Barbara Walters interviews we’ve come to know » Read more
Cher Scholar Interviews Rona Barrett
News Coverage & Interview
Cher Scholar
March 21, 2009
Direct link: www.cherscholar.com
Los Angeles readers should know that Rona will be appearing for a DVD signing Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble located at The Grove in the Farmers Market (Fairfax & Third).
CS: From all your amazing interviews from the 1970s alone, how were » Read more
Rona Barrett to Appear in Los Angeles
Press Release
DVD-Signing and Q&A with Iconic Celebrity Journalist
LOS ANGELES — March 19, 2009 — For Immediate Release — Iconic celebrity journalist Rona Barrett will share stories – anecdotes and insights about Hollywood then and now – and sign copies of her newly released DVD, Rona Barrett’s Hollywood: Nothing but the Truth, at an in-store appearance » Read more
A Worthwhile Cause
Article
PerezHilton.com
February 24, 2009
Direct Link: perezhilton.com
“The Rona Barrett Foundation provides recognition and financial support to nonprofit organizations which address the most critical challenges faced by low-income seniors. Focus areas include Assisted Living, Day Care Centers and other basic needs of our elderly poor.”
Fundraiser to Benefit Low-income Seniors
Article
Santa Barbara Daily Sound
February 21, 2009
Direct Link: www.thedailysound.com
By Eric Lindberg
A special fundraiser featuring pioneering entertainment reporter Rona Barrett will take place next week to benefit low-income seniors living at Garden Court, an affordable housing facility in Santa Barbara.
Funds raised at the event, which includes a live auction, silent auction, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and wine, will » Read more
DVD Review: Rona Barrett’s Hollywood: Nothing But the Truth (2008)
Article
FilmIntuition.com
February 9, 2009
Direct Link: reviews.filmintuition.com
Working in the entertainment news industry for more than thirty years, veteran daily broadcaster and celebrity interviewer Rona Barrett is indeed as Infinity Entertainment Group notes, “a true pioneer and innovator.” Leaving behind the overly formal television studio styled interviews we see on most broadcast and cable network shows that puts » Read more
Rona Barrett Back in the Limelight to Promote New DVD
Press Release
Rona Barrett Back in the Limelight to Promote New DVD with First Collection of 10 Favorite Celebrity Interviews
DVD in Stores Nationwide Feb. 10th, 2009
LOS ANGELES, January 15, 2009—Long before paparazzi pursued celebrities, celebrities pursued iconic journalist Rona Barrett. Stars knew they had it truly made when “Miss Rona” knocked at their door. As the » Read more
Defaulted Loans May Haunt Seniors