I made the mistake of driving through Hollywood and Highland this afternoon and found myself smack-dab in the middle of heightened security measures for the upcoming Academy Awards. I warn all my friends in L.A. to steer clear of the area until the Oscars have come and gone. (By the way: A friend of mine who's going to the ceremony said, "Never mind the threat of terrorism. I'm just hoping they can protect me from Joan Rivers.")
Every year, the Comic-Con International in San Diego fills every hotel room, motel room, suite, lodge, hostel and pup-tent for miles around. This year will surely be no exception so if you're going, book now. You can do so online at the convention website, www.comic-con.org — but hurry. Rooms are disappearing even as you read this.