In The Closet With Fran Lebowitz
A wide-ranging conversation with the witty New York writer and humorist. By Nina Livingstone When I saw the first few episodes of 2021’s “Pretend It’s a City” on Netflix (made by Martin Scorsese), I was struck by Fran Lebowitz’s acerbic wit and savvy sense of humor. By the end, I knew that I would be [...]
Nina’s 9: Brings Her Guests Into the New Year
Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases, there’s optimism on the horizon as we launch into the new year. I asked a few guests what they might bring from 2021 into 2022. Kayla Caulfield What I learned in 2021 that I will carry into 2022 is that I have a purpose in my life, [...]
Nina’s 9: Heart and Humor, The beat goes on with Lenny Clarke
By Nina Livingstone Photos courtesy of Lenny Clarke Comedian Lenny Clarke had been doing back-to-back shows for four straight days on the East Coast. He had flown from L.A. to Boston after filming “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” He was exhausted. But he still answered the phone. I didn’t need to ask, “Is this Lenny?” Every comedian [...]
Nina’s 9: Sew to Speak… David Josef has Something to Say!
By Nina Livingstone Fashion in action! David Josef is always on the move. When I tried to tag him for Nina’s 9, he was headed to L.A. to share the stage with Melba Moore. Next, he was hanging with Melissa Manchester. The women are not only friends, but fans of his fashion design. It’s easy [...]
Nina’s 9: OMG! Backstage with Bethany Van Delft
By Nina Livingstone It was one of the first Moth storytelling events I attended and Bethany Van Delft was onstage. I’ll never forget the audience’s response — thunderous applause and infectious laughter. It was easy to understand why Bethany was voted Best Comic by Boston Magazine for 2019 and 2020. She’s got a persevering edge [...]
Nina’s 9: More than just coffee in the morning with Melissa Manchester
After 50 years, the singer-songwriter rekindles the morning fire with her new album ‘Re:View’ By Nina Livingstone There has been no down time for Melissa Manchester, who at 19 was studying songwriting at New York University with Paul Simon, and at 20 was playing Manhattan clubs alongside Barry Manilow. Manilow introduced Melissa to Bette Midler, who made her [...]
Nina’s 9: Looking Up with Corinne Ognibene
Corinne Ognibene usually finds herself standing in the right place at the right time — that’s her job, and when it includes standing near Leonardo DiCaprio, that’s not a bad place to be. Corinne landed the role as a stand-in for Jennifer Lawrence, who stars in DiCaprio’s newest film “Don’t Look Up.” Before that, the [...]
Nina’s 9: What’s Cooking with Laura Raposa?
Former Boston gossip columnist talks about … Laura Raposa spent 30 years at the Boston Herald, 20 of those as half of the provocative Inside Track gossip columnist team. When she stepped into her second career it was familiar territory. (Her grandparents owned a bakery, and her family still runs a bakery supply company.) [...]
Nina’s 9: Getting to Know Kayla Caulfield
‘CODA’ cast member shares some of her favorite things New England native Kayla Caulfield has been in front of the camera most of her 24 years. At 14, modeling took her around the world. By 17 she was on the big screen. To date, 21 films carry a Kayla Caulfield credit with another four waiting [...]