Michael Gray: From Zero to Teen Idol. Just Say “Shazam!”

August 11, 2020

It all started with a bit part in the TV movie “Run, Simon, Run” starring Burt Reynolds and produced by Aaron Spelling. Aspiring actor, Michael Gray, had a very small part as Burt’s younger brother. As Michael recalls “Burt and I found silver. I was in the movie for several minutes before I was shot […]

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Ex-Tiger Beat editor: Peter Tork went from prefab Monkee to real life By Ann Moses Updated 9:26 AM ET, Fri February 22, 2019

February 21, 2020

Editor’s Note: Ann Moses was the editor of Tiger Beat magazine in the late ’60s and early ’70s. She is the author of “Meow! My Groovy Life with Tiger Beat’s Teen Idols.” The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. View more opinion articles on CNN. (CNN) — “Why don’t you […]

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The Boy Who Wanted to be Ann Moses

February 3, 2020

It all started with a Facebook Messenger note from a stranger: Hello, Ann. Yesterday I was speaking to a journalism class at Arizona State University. As often happens when I speak to students, one of them asked when I knew I wanted to be a journalist. I told her, “When I was 8 years old, […]

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I Kissed a Hermit and I Liked It!

February 3, 2020

Nah, not some bearded old guy living in a cabin in the woods, but Karl Green, bassist for Herman’s Hermits–cutie pie Karl with his irresistible British accent. Be still my heart! I first met Peter “Herman” Noone and his Hermits, Keith Hopwood (guitar), Derek Leckenby (lead guitar), Barry Whitwam (drums) and Karl Green (bass), in […]

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The Making of Meow!

July 8, 2019

Over the years, I told a few close friends about my Tiger Beat days, and they would say “you should write a book.” I thought it was an hilarious suggestion. I knew I could write three-page articles for Tiger Beat, but an entire book? No way. But I could not resist sharing some of my […]

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My Interview for David Cassidy: The Last Session

May 30, 2018

The David Cassidy documentary will air June 11th on A & E. I thought I’d share my experience being on the least favorite side of the camera. I received a surprise email in August of 2017 asking for my participation in: “A&E documentary series about 1970s pop icon David Cassidy, who now has early stage […]

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CNN.com Asked for my Thoughts on David Cassidy’s Passing

November 22, 2017

Ex-Tiger Beat editor: I watched fame take its toll on young David Cassidy CNN Editors Note:  Ann Moses was the editor of Tiger Beat magazine in the late ’60s and early ’70s. She is the author of “Meow! My Groovy Life with Tiger Beat’s Teen Idols.” The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. (CNN)For […]

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Autographed & Personalized Copy of Meow! My Groovy Life

August 31, 2017

You can order your own personalized and autographed paperback copy of Meow! right here: Order 1 or 2 Books 1 Book $14.95 USD2 Books $29.90 USD Name(s) You Want “To” Want an e-book now?   Amazon:  Meow! My Groovy Life If you would like to order more than 2 books please use the Contact Ann button below […]

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Ann & Scintillating Iain Lee Dish Dirt – Interview

August 31, 2017

My second visit with the scintillating Iain Lee where we dish the dirt on The Beach Boys, David Cassidy, Roger Daltry of The Who, Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Glen Campbell (Official) and Bee Gees and whatever else popped into the ultimate fanboy’s (meaning Iain’s) head! . . .Wait for his bombshell question at the end. . . And you might enjoy his show every night – even people […]

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How the Playboy Bunnies Do It – Hugh Hefner and Me

August 11, 2017

If you’ve read my book or any of the “back in the day” pieces on my website, you know I’ve had some wildly serendipitous connections during my days in Hollywood. The majority of those connections centered around teen idols of the day, their managers, Tiger Beat or New Musical Express. By 1968 and 1969, I […]

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