–Elizabeth Taylor

There’s nothing as tiring as being too darn good. So this week, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” devoted itself to a special show celebrating Bad Behavior. Click on the link below to hear the podcast of the entire broadcast of the syndicated broadcast radio show.

You’ll hear the music and an interview with singer-songwriter Electra Barakos, including her songs “Should Have Known Better,” and “Problem Child.” In addition to having been featured on international television on “The Voice of Greece,” she can also be heard playing venues around Los Angeles. An amazing talent, Electra is as at home singing a classical aria, as she is with a hard rocking tune.

So come over to the dark side, share the sin, and listen to the “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight’s” Bad Behavior special by clicking on the link below.

Of course, you’ll hear some of Prince’s top hits, including “Little Red Corvette,” “Raspberry Beret,” “1999” and we close out the show with “Purple Rain.”

Prince was a tremendous musician, sometimes playing all of the instruments on his tracks. There’s a story that, when Eric Clapton was asked what it’s like to be the best guitar player in the world, he said “I don’t know, go ask Prince.” Carolyn’s podcast tribute features a rare acoustic guitar set, consisting of a Medley starting with “Cream.”

Many other artists have had monster hits with songs Prince wrote, from “I Feel for You,” by Chaka Khan, to “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinead O’Connor.

So dress yourself in purple, bust out your best dance moves, and click below to hear the podcast of the Prince Tribute show.

Macy discussed the inspiration for her new album, “The Way,” including why she wrote and recorded “Stoned.” (BTW, it’s not what you think).  She also spoke about touring throughout the US and in Spain. You’ll also hear one of her new tracks, “Hands.”

To hear the interview with Macy Gray, music from her new CD, “The Way,” and the entire episode of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” please the click below:

Macy will share behind-the-scenes stories about the inspiration for her new music. Hear her provocative take on the upside and downside of drugs and alcohol as they intersect with the arts and society in general, in her song, “Stoned.” Check out the video below/;

Tune your radio to 1580 AM tonight, Friday, Dec. 11, at midnight to hear this special interview with Macy Gray if you’re in the Los Angeles or Orange County areas. If your in Baltimore/Annapolis tune in to 810 AM, WYRE at 6 PM Saturday, Dec. 12, and wherever you are, you can check out the podcast of this episode of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” on this blog starting Monday, Dec. 14.

Allen Toussaint’s music became #1 hits: “Southern Nights” sung by Glenn Campbell, and “Working in a Coal Mine” sung by Sam Cooke were a couple of tunes that topped the charts. But Allen worked with just about everyone in the industry, from Paul McCartney to Elvis Costello.

To celebrate the life of this unique talent, every song on this week’s episode of the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” was written by Allen Toussaint. You’ll hear Bonnie Raitt, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Maria Muldaur, Boz Scaggs, Robert Palmer, Little Feat, and some New Orleans-based favorites, including Lee Dorsey and Irma Thomas.

If you missed this week’s special Allen Toussaint tribute edition of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” when it aired, don’t worry. You can hear the podcast of the broadcast by clicking on the link below.

You’ll hear Roby R and Angelique Music’s new hit single “Dance Now.” They’ll share how, from his studio in Serbia, Roby found and collaborated with Angelique, who splits her time between Los Angeles and Paris.  The world-wide collaboration extends to their music video of “Dance Now,” playing on “MTV Party Zone,” which features dancers in Hollywood, Rio, Sydney, Dubai, Amsterdam and Paris.

To hear the most recent installment of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” featuring Roby R and Angelique Music, click here:

When Erin’s not performing her cabaret show at House of Blues on Sunset, or doing stand up at the Comedy Store in Hollywood, she’s writing plays, like her new one-woman show, “Stand Upera.”

Presented as part of The Hollywood Fringe Festival, in “Stand Upera,” Erin explains “How singing wrecked my life, then saved it!” If you haven’t already guessed, versatility is one of Erin’s long suits, and her musical diversity is no exception. Erin describes herself as “a classical-pop-crossover-Broadway-jazz-singer-songwriter.”

Come see Erin live at THE OTHER SPACE THEATER at the Actors Company, located at 916 N. Formosa in West Hollywood, near the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and N. La Brea. Dates and showtimes include: Friday June 5 at 8 PM, Saturday, June 13 at 4:30 PM, Saturday, June. 20 at 5 PM, Sunday, June 21 at 7 PM, Thursday, June 25 at 10:30 PM and Saturday, June 17 at 10 PM.

And hear the podcast of Erin Carere’s broadcast radio appearance on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” by clicking the bar below:

You might have seen Erin doing stand up at the Comedy Store, or caught her cabaret show at the House of Blues on Sunset. Erin will also sing the theme song and be featured on camera in the upcoming Italian film “La Bataglia di Gorthene.”

Tonight, Erin will discuss her one-woman show, “Stand Upera” that is part of  The Hollywood Fringe Festival. Even in Hollywood, there are very few artists who do stand up and also sing opera–and in her new live show, Erin explains “How singing wrecked my life, then saved it!” Rest assured that Erin’s musical tastes extend well beyond classical. She has described herself musically as “if Bocelli & Bette Midler had a baby who hung out w/ Leonard Cohen. That’s what I do. Sort of.”

You can see Erin live on stage at THE OTHER SPACE THEATER at the Actors Company, located at 916 N. Formosa in West Hollywood, near the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and N. La Brea. Dates and showtimes include: Friday June 5 at 8 PM, Saturday, June 13 at 4:30 PM, Saturday, June. 20 at 5 PM, Sunday, June 21 at 7 PM, Thursday, June 25 at 10:30 PM and Saturday, June 17 at 10 PM.

So tune your radio to 1580 AM at tonight at midnight in Los Angeles to hear this fresh new episode of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” featuring special guest Erin Carere, in Baltimore/Annapolis, tune to WYRE on 810 AM at 6 PM tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, and any where in the world, hear the podcast online here at this blog starting Monday, May 25.

Kanisha K joined us fresh from the red carpet with stories of the Hollywood Music in Media Award, where she won best song in the Pop category for her single “I Gotta Stupid Boyfriend,” from her self-titled CD, “Kanisha K.”

We open the show with Kanisa’s  latest single that’s burning up the radio charts, “Bring Me Home.” You’ll also hear Kanisha’s holiday tune, “I Found Love Just in Time for Christmas,” which is now featured in Victoria’s Secret or Kohl’s stores.

To hear the entire broadcast of this week’s “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” featuring special guest award-winning singer Kanisha K, click below.

Kanisha just won the Hollywood Music in Media Award in the Pop category for her single “I Gotta Stupid Boyfriend,” from her self-titled CD, “Kanisha K.” In addition to tales from the red carpet, you’ll also hear her latest single that’s burning up the radio charts, “Bring Me Home,” as well as her sparkling holiday song, “I Found Love Just in Time for Christmas,” which is now featured in Victoria’s Secret or Kohl’s stores.

Tune your radio to 1580 AM at midnight in Los Angeles to hear this fresh new episode of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” featuring special guest Kanisha K, in Baltimore/Annapolis, tune to WYRE on 810 AM at 6 PM tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 6, and any where in the world, hear the podcast online here at this blog starting Monday, Dec. 8.