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Madonna Musical Opens, Joan Collins Drops F-Bomb, ‘Priscilla’s’ Clothes, Carol Burnett’s ‘Twilight Zone’ & MORE

October 5, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today ... Celebrate! (Image via Holidays) KSLX: Madonna, 65, is opening her new world Celebration Tour October 14 in London, but there's also an all-Madonna jukebox musical opening France! ROLLING STONE: The Frasier revival sucks. Ninety and naughty! (Image via Instagram) INSTAGRAM: Hilarious to see Joan…

Pia Zadora Still Dumping on Pickfair, Sophia Loren ‘Better,’ Keeping Tabs on Tab & More

September 30, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: Globe daughter (Image via Analysis) CLOSER WEEKLY: For some reason, Pia Zadora, 69, thinks that when asked about her horrendous decision to tear down Pickfair, the appropriate response is, "It was my house — suck it!" She explains to Closer Weekly that she had it…

Michael Gambon, Stage Star & ‘Harry Potter’s’ Dumbledore, Dies @ 82

September 28, 2023 Gambon in his most famous role (Image via Warner Bros.) Sir Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in six of eight Harry Potter films (2004-2011), died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 82, his family said. An official statement read, “Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife, Anne, and son Fergus at his…

‘Moonlighting’ to Stream on Hulu, Marcia Brady Rooting for Greg, Joan Collins Is Natty & More

September 26, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today ... Told ya I loved ya, now — get out! (Image via ABC) VARIETY: All 67 episodes of Moonlighting will stream on Hulu beginning October 10. I rewatched it a few years ago on DVD — it's still a gem. There are very few dated…

David McCallum, ‘Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ & ‘NCIS’ Star, Dies @ 90

September 25, 2023 Less than a week after turning 90, veteran of TV, movies and the stage David McCallum — indelible for his work on The Man from U.N.C.L.E. in the '60s — died Monday, September 25, 2023, of natural causes. McCallum only escaped Illya by playing Ducky. (Images via CBS & NBC) He died…

Michael Caine: ‘I’m Retired,’ Club Flyers Galore, Lisa Lisa Honored & More

September 22, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today ... He's had a good run! (GIF via GIPHY) VARIETY: Michael Caine, 90, says he is "sort of retired now ... I am bloody 90, and I can't walk properly." A simpler time ... (Images via Danceteria) EBAY: Amazing, original Danceteria flyers from the '80s.…

‘General Hospital’ Star Faces Cancer, Brooke Shields Name-Checks Trump & Madonna and More

September 20, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today .... The actor's optimism is inspiring. (Images via video still/headshot) PEOPLE: General Hospital's John J. York, 64, has been diagnosed with two forms of cancer — but he is approaching it as another new challenge to fix. NYT: Brooke Shields, at 58, is more than…

Stallone Doc Pulls Punches, RIP Billy Miller, Divine’s Manhood-Hider Held & More

September 18, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: Stallone wasn't about to open up wider than would be prudent for his image. (Image via video still) THR: Sounds like Sylvester Stallone's Netflix doc Sly lives up to its name. EXTRATV: Soap star Billy Miller, 43, has died after battling manic depression. Rumors circulating…

Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ Mogul, Dies @ 76

"Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett, whose beach-bum music spawned a billion-dollar empire died Friday. The most chill billionaire? (Image via Instagram) He was 76. "Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs," a statement read. "He lived his life like a song till the very last…

Eric Braeden’s Cancer-Free, Remembering Norma Shearer & More

August 14, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: A bad guy on TV, a good guy in real life (Images via CBS & Facebook Live) FACEBOOK LIVE: Soap star Eric Braeden, 82, is cancer-free! He told fans he was grateful for their thoughts and prayers, and said his latest bladder test reveals he…

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Madonna Musical Opens, Joan Collins Drops F-Bomb, ‘Priscilla’s’ Clothes, Carol Burnett’s ‘Twilight Zone’ & MORE

Pia Zadora Still Dumping on Pickfair, Sophia Loren ‘Better,’ Keeping Tabs on Tab & More

Michael Gambon, Stage Star & ‘Harry Potter’s’ Dumbledore, Dies @ 82

‘Moonlighting’ to Stream on Hulu, Marcia Brady Rooting for Greg, Joan Collins Is Natty & More

David McCallum, ‘Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ & ‘NCIS’ Star, Dies @ 90

Michael Caine: ‘I’m Retired,’ Club Flyers Galore, Lisa Lisa Honored & More

‘General Hospital’ Star Faces Cancer, Brooke Shields Name-Checks Trump & Madonna and More

Stallone Doc Pulls Punches, RIP Billy Miller, Divine’s Manhood-Hider Held & More

Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ Mogul, Dies @ 76

Eric Braeden’s Cancer-Free, Remembering Norma Shearer & More

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