June 12, 2023
Links to the past, with relevance today:
FACEBOOK: Tina Louise, 89, is the last surviving cast member of Gilligan's Island, but she's getting no respect from Warner Bros. The lovely legend opened up on Facebook about an issue that has bothered her — namely, the company has put out Ginger Grant merch that clearly looks exactly like Louise without so much as running it past her first, let alone offering her any money.
BILLBOARD CHARTS: Queen of Pop Madonna, 64, has now logged a Hot 100 hit on the Billboard charts in five consecutive decades — '80s-'20s. "Popular" is her 58th credited hit on the chart.
PEOPLE: How is John Amos only 83?! He's been around for such a long time. Now, he's in a battle for his health, and is the subject of an elder-abuse investigation.
THR: Pat Sajak, 76, will end his four-decade run as the host of The Wheel of Fortune after the 2023-2024 season.
EW: The Tonys on Sunday were filled with amazing moments and performances — even minus the contribution of writers.
PEOPLE: King Charles revives Trooping the Colour tradition from the '80s.
