When the Chicago Bears hired Lovie Smith as their coach a few years ago, he came in promising he would beat the Green Bay Packers. And, for the most part, he has.
But, unfortunately for Bears fans, that’s about as far as his success has gone in Chicago.
OK, sure, he …

It’s amazing to me how one with such a good reputation, that of a consummate professional, loving husband, and family man can take such a dive and so quickly, but indeed, that is what has happened to golfer Tiger Woods, who just today announced that he’s taking an indefinite …

Victoria Wood is without doubt one of the UK’s most prolific comediennes, or at least was up until a few years ago and looks to be again soon. She’s also the most successful in the area, perhaps not having as many shows as the likes of Jennifer Saunders and …

Sigourney Weaver is probably best known for the role that made her career. As Ellen Ripley, the heroine of the hit science fiction Alien series of films, Weaver not only brought us a tough, no nonsence heroine but also paved the way for more of the sort in later …

Maxine Peake is an English actress whose shown great range in a multitude of roles. Star of both television and film, as well as stage, she’s handled a great deal of genres and starred in some of British television’s best loved shows of the past ten years.
One of her …

Julie Walters is an actress of many talents. She’s handled both light and froffy comedy in her many years in show business, and whilst she meanders between the light and dark tones of those kind of genres, a really superb actress maintains a place throughout.
You’ll be familiar with her …

As gangster’s moll Adrianna Le Cerva in hit mob drama The Sopranos, Drea De Matteo delivered the performance of her career and etched out a noteworthy performance in a series already crammed with stellar talent and genious writing.
Initially, Adrianna seemed little more than a superficial gangster’s moll. She’d grown …

A talented actress who enjoyed much success over a long career, the late Nancy Marchand delivered one of her finest roles late in life as mob boss Tony’s hateful, utterly monstrous and very complex mother Livia Soprano.
Livia Soprano dominated the domestic side of Tony Soprano’s life across the first …

As Tony Soprano’s shrink on the critically acclaimed and universally popular HBO crime drama “The Sopranos” Lorrainne Bracco brought us one of the most interesting characters in the show, helped create one of the best relationships on television and giving the performance of her career as Jennifer Melfi, M.D.
When …

Carrie Underwood stormed onto the music scene when she won American Idol a few years ago. She was my favorite that season, a high school girl with a pretty smile and a great voice. I loved the image and the good vibe that she emoted. When …

Miranda Raison is perhaps best known for her role as spy Jo Portman on BBC hit series Spooks. She plays the role well, granting it a degree of naivity, a wet behind the ears approach that provides a nice anchor for the audience to clue in on the often …

A common contributor on comedy panel shows and other comedy shows of the type, Frankie Boyle has proved himself a prolific and steady comic performer. He’s foul mouthed, angry and always pushes at his gags, often to great effect, but sometimes suffering from the “same old, same old” vibe …

Jeremy Dyson isn’t the most well known face in British comedy, but his influence is certainly felt. As the forth member of the famous comedy troupe The League of Gentlemen, Dyson appears offscreen for the most part, camera shy and not an actor by trade, he instead sticks to …

Now best known for her role as Shirley Carter on BBC’s biggest soap opera, Eastenders, Linda Henry is a great British actress of the small screen whose career has actually spanned longer than the casual viewers of soap might believe.
Not only has she enjoyed other long running roles before, …

Matthew Wright is a tricky one to explain. The broadcaster and presenter, best known for his morning discussion show “The Wright Stuff”, can come across as a prickly type.
It’s hard to like him from the off, he’s opininated and from the off, that can be hard to swallow.
Still, if …

Known professionally as Jessica Stevenson until a couple of years ago, Hynes is without doubt one of the finest comic talents to emerge from Britain in recent years.
She’s probably best known for her roles in Spaced and The Royle Family. As dumpy Cheryl in The Royle Family, Hynes proved …

Perhaps most known for her role as mother of the supernatural heroine Buffy, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Kristine Sutherland forever proves herself a solid, competant and incredibly likeable actress.
She oozes the natural warmth that any honest parent role should provide and in buffy the vampire slayer, provides a …

One of the best actresses working today, as far as I’m concerned, Edie Falco is someone who should have gotten more work before she hit the big time in her appearances in shows like Oz and The Sopranos.
No doubt best known for her role as mob wife Carmella Soprano …

Another X-Factor ex-contestant, Ruth lorenzo is probably one of the more memorable talents from that show in recent years.
Of Spanish origin, she brought her latin roots to many of performances, either granting her songs a real latin flare, and even singing some songs in her mother tongue.
She was attractive, …

Probably best known for her role as lesbian wicca Tara Maclay on hit show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, Amber Benson is a sweet, engaging and rather talented individual.
No longer just an actress, she’s dabbled in writing, directing and the odd musical number since her time on the show and …

After securing a place on the live shows of 2009’s X-Factor series, Rachel quickly proved herself unpopular with viewers, although its hard to pick out why.
She was stunning to look at, had a very individual sense of style and her voice was superb. She may not have had the …

This X-Factor contestant from the 2008 series seemed to be a strong contender for the title of series winner when she first appeared. An unpolished, down to earth Londoner with the required sob story to tell, Hylton blasted out an impressive performance of Amy Winehouse’s “No Good” and quickly …

The latest in a long line of talent show contestants, Stacy Solomon first hit our screens in 2009, on ITV’s latest hit reality singing contest, The X-Factor.
She quickly earnt favour in her first audition, with a lovely performance of Over the Rainbow. She quickly proved to be a real …

Now a well known comedian through shows like Marion and Geoff and more recently, Gavin and Stacy; Brydon is one of the modern greats of British comedy.
He’s a brilliant writer as well as a terrific performer, really giving detail to seemingly simple comic characters that both endears us toward …

A comedic actress by nature, Rebecca Front has none the less stared in numerous shows throughout various genres. She’s done crime drama in things like Lewis, more improvised comedy in The Thick of It and more playful stuff in things like Big Train and Nighty Night, but keeps a …

Julia Davis is a comic performer and writer from the United Kingdom, most famous for her roles and writing credits in things like Nighty Night and Human Remains.
While she’s not to everyone’s taste, she’s certainly a real talent. There’s a real actress at work beneath her various guises which really …

Star of shows like Smack the Pony and lately, Miranda - unfortunately, Hart is a so-so comic performer that is perhaps best left the sight gag she is than a central performer. She’s certainly funny, and can do awkward very well, but when it comes to carrying off a …

Rose Byrne is, in my opinion one of the best young actresses out there today. She’s a stalwart of both the small screen and big budget movies, can cover a respectable range of characters and has turned her talents to many a genre.
Her big budget, big screen endeavours are …

As a regular on the hit HBO improvisational comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm, Cheryl Hines plays the long suffering wife of lead character Larry David; a man full of quirks and phobias, a complicated man to live if nothing else.
Hines is brilliant in the role, and even if she’d …

A British comedian and one forth of The League of Gentlemen, Pemberton proves himself a versatile and hilarious comic talent. In the show from which the quartet shares its name; he really showcases he’s a man of many voices and thanks to some impressive costume and make up, faces …

As lead characters go, Allison Dubois is an interesting one. Overworked wife and mother, complete with psychic ability and a prestigious place on the team of a police team; she’s certainly got more skills than your average type.
While the acting of Patricia Arquette won’t start any fires, she plays …

Hermione Norris is a fine actress, certainly one of the better ones working in British television industry today. While I was never too keen on her in her first, big outing in Cold Feet, she’s certainly impressed since. She’s done many a turn since, most notably as the central …

An entertaining enough personality, Chelsea Handler is probably one of the better known female comics in America today. Her chat show is popular, she amuses on guest appearances on her peers’ shows and she seems… well perhaps not likeable, but certainly accessible enough. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have the best …

A British actor by birth, Weber has found wider recognition since his move to the states. Now most famous for his regular appearances ont the paranormal drama series Medium, Weber plays Joe Dubois, the doting and supportive husband of lead character Allison, the titular medium.
He may not be the …

A very talented actress, Dern has been acting for many years and during her lengthy tenure onscreen has dabbled with a multitude of roles, in all genres.
Perhaps best known for her roles in Jurassic Park and her appearances in the surreal works of legendary film maker David Lynch, Laura …

Not the strongest comedian out there, Paul Merton is still one of the busiest men in the business. As a stand up, or on his own, he’s not that strong, but put hi against a guest or with others on a panel and a real gem of a performer …

Jo Brand is a British comedienne who might not be as famous as most, but certainly entertains in her routine. The overweight, less then feminine sort doesn’t really care about her appearance, and often makes a point of it in her routines. Sometimes she comes across as self effacing, …

An actress/comedienne by trade, Debra Stephenson first made herself famous for her role as the villainous jail bird Shell Dockley in ITV prison drama Bad Girls, where for three years, she amused and shocked audiences as a loveable villain that kept the show going even in quiet times. After …

The Tennessee Titans took a long time before giving Vince Young an opportunity to start for the team again. And, it looks like that decision is paying off.
Young has always had the ability to be an NFL quarterback. His running ability especially makes him a playmaking threat; especially in …

I was reading some of the comments Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher made about their new quarterback Jay Cutler and all I can say is “wow, way to throw your teammate under the bus.”
Look, I don’t disagree with Urlacher on his comments. Cutler was brought in to be the savior …

Sarah Silverman is certainly one of the busiest comics out there, and stands above most of her female peers. That’s not to say she’s superior, but there’s a lot to admire about a comedienne like this.
Silverman presents herself as an unassuming, sweet natured individual - not in any …

Earlier in the season, Scott Wells was benched in favor of Jason Spitz on the belief Spitz was the better center on the Green Bay Packers roster. He is proving right now exactly why the team elected not to trade him even after that.
Compared to other Packers’ centers, I …

David Caruso is definitely not a candidate for Prince Charming or a knight on a white horse. At first glance, he is ugly! With those almost white eyebrows, small eyes and a rough face, he does not convey much charm or appeal at first sight. …

I see the New Orleans Saints are signing cornerback Mike McKenzie. That’s an interesting move but it’s one that definitely makes some sense.
The Saints are making a playoff run right now and are currently undefeated. But, they have suffered some injuries in the secondary. They already signed Chris McAllister …

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hurting at quarterback right now and are reportedly interested in Jeff Garcia.
I think this would be a good move.
Garcia isn’t the same player he was a couple years ago. But, he’s still a veteran passer who is capable of winning games when needed. I would …

I love Packers cornerback Al Harris but I have to confess, his season-ending injury might almost be a blessing in disguise for Green Bay.
In the Packers old defense, Harris was a great fit. He’s not overly fast but makes up for it by being physical at the line of …

I’m reading about how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired their defensive coordinator Jim Bates and how the head coach Raheem Morris will now take over running the defense.
Interesting move but it shows that, as a coach, Morris is lost.
I can understand why Tampa Bay did what they did. …

We don’t hear a whole lot about Ben Murphy anymore, but in the 70’s and 80’s he was quite popular. I imagine that most people remember this actor for his role in Alias Smith and Jones, where he co-starred as Kid Curry alongside Pete Duel. Both men …

I have always loved John Wayne. I don’t love all of his movies, but I love his passion and the conviction with which he lived his life. He wasn’t a perfect man, but he was definitely tall in the saddle. He was also a very patriotic …

I see the Bills stole quarterback Brian Brohm from the Green Bay Packers practice squad. I’m not really sure what to think about this move. The Bills are supposedly heading in a different direction but I’m not sure the former second round pick is the best sign of that.
Granted, …