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Who knew Stephen King and John Mellencamp had anything in common, much less a desire to write a Broadway musical together? Not I, but apparently it's true, and the two men are collaborating on a musical theater project, scheduled to debut in April 2009, titled Ghost Brothers of Darkland County. The story follows the legend that grows out of the tragic death of two brothers and a girl in the Read more
It's not really surprising that Madonna will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this March. Back in September, the eligible nominees for the 2008 induction included Madonna, the Beastie Boys, John Mellencamp, Leonard Cohen, Afrika Bambaataa, Chic, the Ventures, Donna Summer and the Dave Clark Five. As of today, five of these nine have been selected for the actual induction. And the Read more
Love was in the air yesterday as stars celebrated Valentine's Day with sweet date nights, flowers, and festive attire. Camila Alves had her little ones wearing red, while Paris Hilton showed her spirit in a heart-emblazoned top. January Jones played the part of cupid, and Meg Ryan planted a sweet kiss on John Mellencamp. There's plenty of hot PDA to be seen in Hollywood, but the holiday brought Read more
Back in junior high, riding your bike no-handed was an essential skill. It was beyond cool to clap when singing John Cougar Mellencamp's "Jack and Diane" while biking with a posse of like-minded girls. As I've aged, I've lost my chops and maybe gained some fear; I like to bike keeping at least one hand connected to my bike. But I have been inspired by the pros in the Tour de France — the double Read more
Editor’s note: Summer travel season has officially begun! The following guest post was written by Robert Reid, the US travel editor for Lonely Planet. He will be guest blogging on Savvy for the next two months, helping you find some great ideas of how to get your vacation on this Summer. For most of us, July 4 — unlike family-oriented holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving — is a true Read more
