MUPPET WIKI: Check out a fully illustrated list of every living guest of The Muppet Show (1976-1981), from Brooke Shields (b. 1965) to Carol Channing (b. 1921)! Speaking of Carol, this week marks the 54th anniversary of the Broadway opening of the original production of Hello, Dolly! (more…)
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Betty White Turns 96!
Today, one of the most popular celebrities alive (who would be more universally liked?), Betty White, turns 96. (more…)
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David Byrne: New Single, Album, ‘Ambitious’ Tour
Talking Heads genius David Byrne, 65, has announced his first solo album in ages, to be called American Utopia, preceded by lead single "Everybody's Coming to My House." (more…)
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Celebs We Lost in 2018
All the stars and noteworthy names we lost in 2018 ... (more…)
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Darlanne Fluegel, ‘Eyes of Laura Mars’ Actress, Dies @ 64
Darlanne Fluegel, a stunning model in the '70s who turned to acting, died December 15, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, her family confirmed on January 8, 2018. (more…)
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‘Soap’ Star Donnelly Rhodes Dies @ 80
Via Deadline: Veteran actor Donnelly Rhodes, whose career stretched back to early TV and encompassed over 160 movies and series, has died. He had just turned 80 last month. (more…)
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Rick Gets Real on ‘The Bad and the Beautiful’
Just in time for award season, check out this take on The Bad and the Beautiful (1952), starring Lana Turner (1921-1995) and Kirk Douglas (b. 1916), directed by Vincente Minnelli (1903-1986). Guest post by Rick of Rick's Real/Reel Life: (more…)
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Kerwin Mathews, Cinema’s Sexy Sinbad
Today would have been the 92nd birthday of Kerwin Mathews, best known as a fantasy hero for his lead roles in The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), The Three Worlds of Gulliver (1960) and Jack the Giant Killer (1962). (more…)
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Moody Blues Singer Ray Thomas Dies @ 76
Ray Thomas, known as a singer, flautist and composer for the British rock band the Moody Blues, died January 4 of prostate cancer at his home in Surrey. He was 76. Thomas, a founding member of the band, composed nearly 30 songs for them, including "Another Morning" and "Twilight Time" on what is considered their…
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Jerry Van Dyke, Dick’s Kid Brother & ‘Coach’ Star, Dies @ 86
Jerry Van Dyke, a stand-up comic who got a leg up from his superstar brother Dick Van Dyke (b. 1925), and who went on to establish his own successful career on TV, has died. He was 86. (more…)
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