Links to the past with relevance today ...
PARADE: Justine Bateman, 52, of Family Ties (1982-1989) is back in the limelight, and she's using her celebrity to denounce celebrity! Her new book Fame: The Hijacking of Reality is buzzed-about, and comes with the endorsement of her old co-star Michael J. Fox, who says:
Justine Bateman was famous before selfies replaced autographs, and bags of fan mail gave way to Twitter shitstorms. And here’s the good news: she took notes along the way.
Sounds like a compelling read. P.S. She is 100% against doing a Family Ties reboot.
BOY CULTURE: Unseen pics of sexy Hart Bochner, 62, from an '80s romp on mogul Barry Diller's (b. 1942) boat! Too hot.
DONOR DIRECT ACTION: Tickets to a special performance of Gloria: A Life on November 8 are up for grabs. The evening features Christine Lahti, 68, as Gloria Steinem, 84 — and Steinem will host "a talking circle" that night.
'Love, Dolly Parton' she wrote. pic.twitter.com/zdSyRFKe2f
— Chachi Chatters (@ChachiChatters) October 10, 2018
HUFF POST: A fan of Dolly Parton's had the ultimate experience when she bumped into the 72-year-old living legend at a pizza place.
THE GUARDIAN: Patti LuPone, 69, still loathes Madonna, 60, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, 70.
DO YOU REMEMBER?: Here's your chance to live in the houseboat Tom Hanks, 62, once used!
EW: All about A Star Is Born — the flawless Janet Gaynor (1906-1984) 1937 version, that is.
THE FILM EXPERIENCE: While we're at it, let's revisit the A Star Is Born soundtrack — from 1976.
BOY CULTURE: And let's continue on a Streisand kick — here is the 76-year-old's new anti-Trump song! She directed the video herself, too. That Barbra is so talented, lemme tell you!
US WEEKLY: Lindsey Buckingham, 69, has sued his old Fleetwood Mac bandmates over his ouster from the legendary group.