Gloria Jean, thought to be the oldest-surviving Universal Pictures star of the Golden Age of Hollywood, died August 31, 2018, at 92. (more…)
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Lypsinka Slays Wigstock
Lypsinka, a performer who reveres and revives famous folks of the past in her inimitable (and increasingly rare) live performances, lip-synched everyone under the table at Saturday's Wigstock revival in NYC. (more…)
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‘Odd Couple’ Actress Carole Shelley Dies @ 79
Carole Shelley, a Tony-winning actress best known as one of the Pigeon Sisters in the stage, film and TV versions of The Odd Couple, has died at age 79. THR reports Shelley died in NYC on August 31. (more…)
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‘Cosby’ Actor Shamed by Fox News … for Working!
Fox News is feeling pushback from many viewers and non-viewers for what is being called an attempt to "job shame" onetime Cosby Show (198501992) actor Geoffrey Owens (b. 1961) — who a shopper spotted working as a grocery store bagger. (more…)
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‘The Village Voice’ Is Done
The Village Voice, a liberal journalistic institution since its founding October 26, 1955, has ceased publication, Gothamist reports. (more…)
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‘My Little Pony’ Rides Again!
Just in time for the 35th anniversary of the My Little Pony franchise, a new, celebratory package of the 1986 and 2017 movies is on the way. (more…)
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Past & Curious: McCain Dies, Gladiator Movie Lives & More
Present stories with a connection to the past ... (more…)
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Neil Simon, Uniquely American, Legendary Playwright, Dies @ 91
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Neil Simon — the artist with more Oscar and Tony nominations than any other — has died at age 91, ExtraTV reports. (more…)
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Robin Leach, Celebrity TV Host, Dies @ 76
Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous host Robin Leach (image via Viceland), a longtime celebrity journalist in both senses of the phrase, died Friday morning in hospice care. He was less than a week shy of 77. (more…)
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Dewey Martin, ‘Twilight Zone’ Vet, Dies @ 94
Dewey Martin, a muscular lead and supporting player of the '50s and '60s, reportedly passed away on April 9 of this year — but due to his reclusive nature, the death went unreported until now. (more…)
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