MICHAEL from LIONSGATE films (2026). I grew up during the 1980's when Michael Jackson was a superstar. I was also a modern & freestyle dancer back then. He was my "Idol."
Below is my Audio review.... 5-out-of 5 Stars*
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Weekly with Lester Holt
Dateline (NBC)....
- The search for two missing University of Southern Florida doctoral students ends in murder charges. Investigators say the alleged killer asked a chat-bot how to get away with it.
- In Southern California - Prosecutors are gearing up for the trial of Larry Millete -- the man they say killed his wife Maya after paying spell-casters to hex her.
- In Dateline Round Up - Jake Reiner, the son of slain Hollywood director Rob Reiner speaks out about his parents' murders.
- There's a surprise plea in the 2002 killing of former RUN-DMC member Jam Master Jay.
- Plus - A sneak peek at 'Allegedly' a new video podcast on Netflix that covers the true-crime cases you can’t stop talking about.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' on May 2, 2026
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Love Bombing of Gloria Choi" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
"A dream romance ends in murder after a woman falls for a stranger. Correspondent Natalie Morales reports."
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Accused' with Susan Spencer 2001
48 Hours (CBS).... "Sheila Bryan was driving with her mother when she suddenly lost control of the car and veered off the road into a ditch. Sheila escaped but her mother was locked inside when the car burst into flames. Sheila was charged with her mother's murder, but did she intentionally set her car on fire or was it a tragic accident?"
"48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer reports.
This classic episode last aired on 7/9/2001.
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Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'The Girl Next Door'
48 Hours (CBS).... "On May 1, 2003, the body of a teenage girl was found in a trash bag behind a restaurant in California. The mystery of “Jane Doe” motivated a community, investigators and forensic scientists to find who she was and who killed her."
"48 Hours" correspondent Harold Dow reports.
Podcast '20/20' Blood and Water 'Looking for Leslie'
20/20 (ABC).... "A woman fails to show up to work. When investigators are called to her home, they find a gruesome crime scene."
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Book of Lies'
Dateline (NBC).... "Andrea Canning reports on the case of Utah mother Kouri Richins, who wrote a children’s book about grief following her husband’s death and recently went on trial for his murder."
Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'The Killing of Theresa Fusco'
48 Hours (ABC).... "Nearly 41 years after a New York teenager is killed, an unexpected breakthrough in the case. Erin Moriarty reports."
Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'Rocky Mountain Horror'
20/20 (ABC).... "A serial killer works as an FBI informant while concealing horrific crimes."
(OAD 5/12/23)
Monday, April 27, 2026
Radio Theater from Roscoe Pond 'Albuquerque Law' 2026
ALBUQUERQUE LAW from ROSCOE POND (2026). Hello everyone.... I had an Actor Table Read of my latest written project "Albuquerque Law."
Short Synopsis: Oral arguments outside the courtroom discussing Navajo Indian court cases. Five judges and two opposing lawyers square off behind closed doors. Five cases involve native-themed issues in the state of New Mexico.
The actor table read was excellent (4-25-2026). The performers had strong feelings about each Navajo case. We had an in-depth conversation with each short "Act."
As the Writer & director. I plan to have a Facebook Live performance coming soon. It will be part of my Radio Theater production series.
Below is a recent Postcard of "Albuquerque Law."
Albuquerque Law Postcard 2026. Roscoe Pond.
Below is the short Promotional video for "Albuquerque Law."
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Top Box Office 'Micheal' Sings to Number #1 with $97 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / APRIL 26, 2026 / ESTIMATED
1. Michael - $97,000,000
2. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - $21,200,000
3. Project Hail Mary - $13,208,000
4. Lee Cronin's The Mummy - $5,630,000
5. The Drama - $2,648,086
6. Hoppers - $1,900,000
7. You, Me & Tuscany - $1,500,000
8. Over Your Dead Body - $1,425,000
9. Mother Mary - $1,253,486
10. American Youngboy - $1,194,000
Scene from movie "Micheal" 2026.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'The Killing of Theresa Fusco'
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "The Killing of Theresa Fusco" (4-26-2026). Did you watch it?
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Saturday, April 25, 2026
Encore Presentation Podcast '20/20' episode 'Secrets of the Lake'
20/20 (ABC).... "As environmental crises cause a Las Vegas reservoir to recede, a trail of bodies from decades past is revealed."
Originally broadcast 5/5/23
Friday Night's 'Dateline' episode 'Book of Lies'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Book of Lies" (4-24-2026). Did you watch it?
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Friday, April 24, 2026
Albuquerque 'Gathering of Nations' Powwow ends after 43 years
THE GATHERING OF NATIONS (Powwow) will end April 24-25, 2026. It was once considered the largest powwow in the world. It is that way no more. The reason is because of Indian Casino powwows across the United States. They have grown considerably within the last decade. More money given out to contest drummers, singers and dancers. Some casinos give out brand new trucks and cars as prizes.
The controversy surrounding the "Gathering" has always been commercialization and exploitation of modern traditions. The powwow has been around since 1983 and it brought in tons of cash for Albuquerque. "The Final Dance" is the end title for this years, "Gathering." It will be no more after April 25, 2026.
No matter what you say. The "Gathering" has always been commercialized. The organization that runs the powwow has not given the public a reason for the end game. It is very clear that it has become too expensive to run and there is no net profit. Everything costs too much. I recall when a ticket for a single person used to be 7$ dollars. That was back in 1995. That price has blown up to $25 dollars in 2026. It's just way too much for me. I haven't attended in 5 years for that very reason.
Nonetheless.... The powwow community will attend and then move onto the next one. The "Gathering" always kicks off the powwow "trail" for those who compete all spring and summer. That includes drummers, singers and dancers. Is this the end of an era? No, because powwows come and go every year. It's just that the "Gathering" has been around this long which was once the largest powwow in the U.S.
Podcast '48 Hours' Case by Case episode 'D4vd Charged with Murder'
48 Hours (CBS).... "Following the discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains in a vehicle registered to D4vd last fall, what were the key developments that led to charges this week? On this episode of 'Case by Case,' we examine all of the new details coming out of the case against singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, who professionally goes by D4vd.
"Correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman break down what we know so far about Celeste’s death and the alleged abusive relationship she had with the singer."
Extended Trailer 'Dateline' Friday episode 'Book of Lies'
DATELINE on NBC. The next episode will air Friday night at 9/8 p.m.
An All New Podcast '20/20' series 'Blood and Water'
20/20 (ABC).... "Today, we're sharing an early look at our next podcast series from 20/20 and ABC Audio - Blood and Water."
"In 2001, Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered, her body left in the shower of her home in the wealthy suburbs of Washington, D.C. Investigators initially set their sights on Leslie’s husband as the prime suspect — until bombshell DNA evidence revealed the presence of an 'unknown male' at the scene."
"Episodes will air in the 20/20 podcast feed weekly on Wednesdays beginning April 29."
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Saturday night '48 Hours' April 25, 2026
48 Hours (CBS).... The next episode is called, "The Killing of Theresa Fusco" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
"Nearly 41 years after a New York teenager is killed, an unexpected breakthrough in the case. Erin Moriarty reports."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Witness' 2003
48 Hours (CBS).... "In 2001, Charles Forshee was charged with murdering Dillon Ferrar, a two-year old child in his care. Dillon’s four-year-old brother, Lucas, was a key witness at trial, and testified that he saw Forshee put a pillow on Dillon’s face. But the defense argued Lucas might have been responsible for his brother’s death."
"48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts reports.
This classic episode last aired on 6/20/2003.
Podcast '48 Hours' Case By Case series
48 Hours (CBS)... Case By Case.
- Why are so many dream vacations turning into true crime headlines? On the premiere episode of "Case by Case," we examine the trial of Gerhardt Konig, the former anesthesiologist found guilty of attempted manslaughter after a brutal cliff-side attack on his wife Arielle in Hawaii.
- Natalie Morales and CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman break down the trial’s most stunning moments before diving into the chilling trend of headlines about vacations that turned deadly. From the ridges of Oahu to the waters of the Bahamas, we’ll follow it all - Case by Case.
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning
DATELINE.... (NBC).
- In North Carolina, Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel is accused of serving poison-laced wine to her guests at Thanksgiving dinner. Her daughter, Leela Livis, died the next day.
- In Los Angeles, singer and TikTok star David Anthony Burke, also known as D4vd, was arrested and charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas, whose remains were found in the trunk of his car.
- In Dateline Roundup - Alec Baldwin faces civil lawsuit over 2021 'Rust' shooting.
- Utah mom Tracey Grist, on trial for allegedly masterminding the murder of her son-in-law, takes the stand.
- Plus, sexual assault survivor Donna Palomba talks about her advocacy and support for others.
Opening in Movie theaters on Friday April 24, 2026 'Micheal'
MICHEAL is a bio-pic about Micheal Jackson who is portrayed by his nephew Jafar. It is receiving bad reviews - but for fans it is awesome.!
As an MJ fan. I can't see anyone playing him. I'd rather watch the documentaries like "This is it" and "Journey from Motown to Off the Wall."
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Cool Movie News 'Miami Vice-85' reboot for IMAX in 2027
MIAMI VICE from UNIVERSAL. The film reboot had rumors swirling with Tom Cruise as "James Sonny Crockett" and Micheal B. Jordan as "Ricardo Rico Tubbs." That was wishful thinking of course with Cruise because of his price tag. It would've been cool though.
The Hollywood talk has ended. Michael B. Jordan (Ricardo Rico Tubbs) and Austin Butler (James Sonny Crocket) have both signed onto the the remake of "Miami Vice" (IMAX 2027). Filming begins in 2026 from Universal pictures. Joseph Kosinski will Direct. As a fan. I can't stand it.!!!
This is based on the popular NBC TV crime show, "Miami Vice" (Series Run from 1984 to 1989). Back then, it starred Don Johnson as "Crockett" and Phillip Micheal Thomas as "Tubbs." Both are undercover detectives. It was executive produced by film director Michael Mann.
The show was set in Miami during the 1980's with more style over substance. Fast cars, beautiful women, luxury boats and colorful clothes - worn by the men. Sonny Crockett set a fashion trend with his eye popping jackets, pants and shoes. (I had a few of his jackets. Hah.!).
Michael Mann developed "Vice" into a gritty film (2006) starring Colin Farrell (Crockett) and Jamie Foxx (Tubbs). It was far removed from the stylish TV show. Miami and the illegal drug trade was the hard focus. I'm a big fan and couldn't wait to see it in movie theaters. It also starred the beautiful Asian actress Gong Li. (I was her number #1 fan back then. (I still am - I guess).
"Vice" 2006 grabbed $164 million at the world-wide box office. It was more popular in Foreign countries than in North America. It has made a resurgence over the years and has become a cult favorite. It is still one of my favorites.!
Let's see what 2027 will bring.
Below is from NBC Classics. The original TV trailer for "Miami Vice" 1984.
Below is the 2006 movie trailer for "Miami Vice."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Kiss of Death and the Google Exec'
48 Hours (ABC).... "In 2013, Google executive Forrest Hayes was found dead from a heroin overdose on his yacht. Detectives discovered he was with aspiring model, Alix Tichelman, that night. They also discovered this was not the first time Alix had been with somebody who died of a drug overdose."
"48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.
Podcast '20/20' Bridge of Lies 'A Bonus Conversation'
20/20 (ABC).... "In this bonus episode, host Juju Chang and 'Start Here' host Brad Mielke discuss the life and legacy of Sarah Stern. Plus, what draws Juju to certain stories, and her experience going from podcast fan to host."
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Deadly Swagger'
Dateline (NBC).... "After a couple is shot in their home on Lake Tahoe, investigators work to find a masked killer seen on camera at the house. The man convicted of the crime speaks exclusively with Keith Morrison."
This segment aired last Friday night. Check it out if you missed it.
Classic Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'House Of Cards'
20/20 (ABC).... "After a mother and daughter are murdered, investigators encounter a self-proclaimed vampire and taunting letters from a killer." (OAD 2/17/23).
Monday, April 20, 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'Jade Colvin is Missing'
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "Jade Colvin is Missing" (4/18/2026). Did you watch it? (I did and her mother is insane. She left her own daughter with three men!! It's no wonder she went missing).
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Top Box Office 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' is Number #1 with $35 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / APRIL 19, 2026 / ESTIMATED
1. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - $35,000,000
2. Project Hail Mary - $20,457,000
3. Lee Cronin's the Mummy - $13,515,000
4. The Drama - $4,842,020
5. You, Me & Tuscany - $3,800,000
6. Hoppers - $2,900,000
7. Normal - $2,650,000
8. BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' in JAPAN - $1,800,000
9. Busboys - $1,650,000
10. Bhooth Bangla - $950,000
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Death of a Showgirl'
20/20 (ABC).... "A Vegas dancer disappears just hours before the biggest break of her career, leaving behind a trail of mystery."
Friday Night 'Dateline' episode 'Deadly Swagger'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Deadly Swagger" (4-17-2026). Did you watch it?
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Friday, April 17, 2026
Box Office Thursday Preview 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' scares up $1.5 million
Horror fans are giving "The Mummy" an 80% rotten tomatoes score for Thursday previews. They're all asking "Where is Branden Fraser?" (Hahaha.!).
IGN preview clip below.
Introducing new '48 Hours' podcast 'Case By Case'
48 Hours (CBS).... "The cases everyone's talking about, explained as they happen. An update from the trusted 48 Hours team on the biggest criminal stories unfolding now, cutting through the noise to focus on the week’s most important developments, inside and outside the courtroom. Whether it’s a high-profile trial or a new break in a cold case, each episode helps you understand what matters, why it matters, and what may happen next. Listen to Case By Case now, wherever you get your podcasts."
Note: This is kind of like the "Dateline" weekly podcast "True Crime Weekly."
I'll take anything with crime, murder and mystery.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Weekly with Lester Holt
Dateline (NBC)....
- In the Bahamas, Michigan man Brian Hooker says his wife Lynette fell overboard while boating with him. Police continue to investigate what happened.
- In Utah, Tracey Grist stands trial for allegedly masterminding the murder of her son-in-law, who was shot in her home. His widow - Tracey's daughter - is the star prosecution witness.
- Updates in the Sean "Diddy" Combs and Lori Vallow Daybell cases.
- Plus, tips from a retired FBI agent on what to do if you are a victim of crime overseas.
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Don't Scream' 2019
48 Hours (CBS).... "In July 2013, Tiffany Mead called 911 claiming she had cut her throat in an attempted suicide. But when Tiffany later survived the life-threatening wound, she changed her story: her estranged husband, Kris Ertmann, had tried to kill her."
"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
This classic episode last aired on 6/1/2019.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' April 18, 2026
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Jade Colvin is Missing" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
"Photos discovered on an old cellphone help solve the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl." Correspondent Natalie Morales reports."
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'The Last Ride Home'
48 Hours (CBS) .... "When wealthy lawyer, Tex McIver, shot his wife, Diane McIver, the case was rich with intrigue. It happened on a car ride while their friend drove them home. But what led to the gunshot that killed Diane is at the heart of the case against her husband."
"48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.
Podcast '48 Hours' Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel 'One More Spin' Episode Six
48 Hours (CBS).... "Six years after Gary Farris's body was found, Melody finally goes on trial for his murder. A surprise witness raises new questions about a weapon. And when Melody has her day in court, she shocks everyone with an accusation. Peter Van Sant speaks with Melody Farris in an exclusive interview, pressing for the truth about what really happened to Gary."
Podcast '20/20' Bridge of Lies 'The Trial' Episode Six
20/20 says (ABC).... "Sarah Stern’s father faces Liam McAtasney, the former friend of his daughter, now on trial for her murder. The month-long trial probes what we really know, or think we know, about those closest to us."
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'The Gorge' with Andrea Canning
Dateline (NBC).... "After a California tutor vanishes on a trip to Taiwan, her family’s search for answers reveals secrets and a trail of digital evidence that contradicts everything they thought they knew. Andrea Canning reports."
Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'Wave of Deceit'
2020 (ABC).... "An exclusive interview with Laura Day, nearly a decade after her first-degree capital murder conviction for her 6-year-old stepson’s death."
Monday, April 13, 2026
Sunday, April 12, 2026
PALEY-FEST at Los Angeles celebrates 50th Anniversary of 'Charlie's Angels'
CHARLIE'S ANGELS on ABC (1976 to 1981). Has it been 50 years since this show was on? I have to admit that I began watching when Cheryl Ladd (Kris Monroe) joined up. She replaced Farrah Fawcett (Jill Monroe) who left the show after the first TV season.
It was a "juggernaut" as the American culture started to change in the mid-1970's. The rise of the women's movement and social issues being tackled on television. There were only 3 major TV networks back then (ABC-CBS-NBC).
"Angels' became a hit because of three women who were not victims to men. Women came to the rescue as private detectives. Albeit beautiful women. Men tuned in for all of that "jiggle."
Paley-fest honors "Charlie's Angels" on their 50th Anniversary.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' episode 'Kimberly Langwells Hidden Grave'
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "Kimberly Langwell's Hidden Grave" (4-11-2026). Did you watch it?
Top Box Office 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' with $69 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / APRIL 12, 2026 / ESTIMATED
1. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - $69,000,000
2. Project Hail Mary - $24,580,000
3. The Drama - $8,707,406
4. You, Me & Tuscany - $8,000,000
5. Hoppers - $4,100,000
6. BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' - $2,440,000
7. Faces of Death - $1,700,000
8. Exit 8 - $1,404,500
9. A Great Awakening - $1,271,486
10. Reminders of Him - $1,000,000
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Podcast '20/20' episode 'One Last Call'
20/20 (ABC).... "A family drama unravels during a twisted murder plot involving a veteran firefighter. Police uncover a shocking clue from the funeral that leads to an unlikely killer."
Friday Night 'Dateline' episode 'The Gorge'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "The Gorge" (4-10-2026). Did you watch it?
NBC.
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Podcast 'Dateline' True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning
Dateline (NBC)....
- In Long Island, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murders spanning decades. The families of his victims speak out.
- In Hawaii, a verdict at the trial of anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, who is accused of attempting to murder his wife on a hike.
- Plus, a veteran prosecutor explains what reasonable doubt means in a jury trial.
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Good Cop/Bad Cop: Solving the Murder of Heather Bogle' 2020
48 Hours (CBS).... "On April 9, 2015, 28-year-old single mother Heather Bogle was last seen leaving the parking lot after working a night shift. The day after she disappeared, her body was found inside the trunk of her car. The lead investigator pursued three innocent people of color while the real killer walked free.
CBS News Correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
This classic episode last aired on 6/6/2020.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' with Peter Van Sant on April 11, 2026
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Kimberly Langwell's Hidden Grave" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
"A mother disappears leaving her young daughter in despair. Decades later, information leads to a secret grave. 48 Hours - correspondent Peter Van Sant reports."
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Podcast '48 Hours' Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel 'You're Gonna Hang Me'
48 Hours (CBS).... "After Melody Farris is arrested, Rusty Barton changes his story about what she told him the night Gary was killed. But even without Rusty's cooperation, detectives gather key evidence that builds the case against Melody."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'A Killer Defense' 2011
48 Hours (CBS).... "Dr. Kirk Turner, a successful dentist, did not dispute that he killed his wife, Jennifer, in 2007. But he claimed he did it in self-defense, after Jennifer first attacked him with a seven-foot spear. At trial, prosecutors argued Turner staged the scene to cover up murder, but conflicting testimony complicated the case.
“48 Hours" Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
This classic episode last aired on 7/26/2011.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Podcast '20/20' Bridge of Lies 'The Accomplice' Episode Five
20/20 (ABC).... "Police go after the person Liam called for help the night Sarah disappeared. Liam’s accomplice flips, taking police inside how they tried to cover up the crime."
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Temptation'
Dateline (NBC).... "Blayne Alexander reports on the Virginia double murder case of a father accused of killing his wife and a stranger in a sinister plan involving the family au pair."
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Double Episodes
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment was called, "The -No-Body- Case of Dee Warner" (4-4-2026). Did you watch the encore presentation?
48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment was called, "The Root Beer Float Murder" (4-4-2026).
Top Box Office 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' with $130 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / APRIL 5, 2026 / ESTIMATED
1. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - $130,940,000
2. Project Hail Mary - $30,653,868
3. The Drama - $14,380,197
4. Hoppers - $5,800,000
5. Reminders of Him - $2,200,000
6. A Great Awakening - $2,113,565
7. They Will Kill You - $1,930,000
8. Dhurandhar: The Revenge - $1,820,000
9. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come - $1,800,000
10. Undertone - $1,073,071
Movie poster 2026.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
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