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Barbara Eden on Turning 90, Queen Latifah Comes Out, ‘Cops’ Creator Dies & More

Links to the past, with relevance today: Dreamy (Image by Matthew Rettenmund) THR: Barbara Eden, beloved TV icon, is indefatigable. Turning 90, she is now publishing a children's book, and is often a presence at autograph shows, where she is happy to chat about I Dream of Jeannie, her early appearance on I Love Lucy,…

Massive Movie-Still Lot Up for Grabs, ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Author Dies, James Caan: End of Tweet & More

Links to the past, with relevance today: Boris, shirt off (Image via MGM) VIENNA'S CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD: The late Stanley Simon (who died in 2017 at 71) was an obsessive collector of movie memorabilia, particularly original stills, and particularly stills and ephemera related to classic monster movies like 1933's King Kong. Now, Bonhams is offering his…

Tina, Go-Go’s, Carole King Entering Rock Hall, HBD Homer, RIP Norman Lloyd & More

Links to the past, with relevance today: Girls who rock (Images via IRS, Capitol & Ode) ROLLING STONE: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame truly got it right this time — the '21 class of inductees includes Tina Turner, the Go-Go's, Carole King, JAY-Z, Todd Rundgren and the Foo Fighters. Turner is already in…

Sharon Gless Teases Memoir, RIP Nick Kamen & More

Links to the past, with relevance today: She writes, but will she make house calls? (Image via S&S) FACEBOOK: Sharon Gless's memoir Apparently, There Were Complaints (Simon & Schuster) is out December 7. In a video sent to superfan Michael Stern, she admits it took seven years to write and isn't sure she could ever…

Dolly Gets Poked, Paul Simon Gets Jabbed, Fran Drescher on Getting the ‘Fever’ & More

Links to the past, with relevance today: Stuck on Dolly! (Image via Dolly Parton) TWITTER: Living legend Dolly Parton, whose money helped fund a COVID-19 vaccine in the first place, proudly poses for photos receiving her second dose. https://youtu.be/GU0ihSA4jgM SHOWBIZ CHEAT SHEET: Above, Fran Drescher recalls her small role in Saturday Night Fever, which was…

Fonda Swears Off Sex, Shatner’s Embarrassed to Be 90, RIP Larry McMurtry & More

Links the past, with relevance today: Raising the Barbarella (Image via Harper's Bazaar) HARPER'S BAZAAR: Jane Fonda, at 83, is as slinky and fit as ever — and more importantly, she is mentally astute and more outspoken than most public figures allow themselves to be, putting her money where her mouth is. As her new cover…

A George Chakiris Memoir, Loren’s Movie Idols, Saying No to Pepé Le Pew & More!

Links to the past with relevance today: "I don't think I'll try to talk too much," he said while accepting his Oscar. (Lyons Press) FOX NEWS (BOO!): George Chakiris, 86, has released a memoir, My West Side Story, in which he tells the story of his life and career. In remembering co-star Natalie Wood (1938-1981),…

Tony Bennett’s Alzheimer’s Battle, Dishing on Fontaine & More

Links to the past, with relevance today: Tony Bennett today (Image via TonyBennett.com) AARP: Living legend Tony Bennett, 94, is deep within the grips of Alzheimer's disease. His doctor, Dr. Gayatri Devi, says: “He is doing so many things, at 94, that many people without dementia cannot do. He really is the symbol of hope…

Tippi at 91, Scoop on ‘This Was Hollywood,’ Dolly Mounring & More!

Links to the past: A coupla birds (Image via Instagram) INSTAGRAM: Melanie Griffith proudly shared photos of her living-legend mom Tippi Hedren in honor of the Hitchcock heroine's 91st, writing: "Happy Birthday Mom!! You are as beautiful today , at 91 years old , as you were at 22 in this first photo. I love…

A ‘Price Is Right’ Channel, 50 Years of ‘Lola,’ Dolly’s Medal & More!

Links to the past, with relevance today: Barker's beauties, including Johnny Olsen (1910-1985)! (Image via CBS) VULTURE: Pluto TV (I know — I guess it's a UHF channel) is launching an entire, 24/7 channel devoted to nothing but hundreds of hours of 1980s The Price Is Right episodes hosted by Bob Barker! (Barker, by the…

Tag Archives: books

Barbara Eden on Turning 90, Queen Latifah Comes Out, ‘Cops’ Creator Dies & More

Massive Movie-Still Lot Up for Grabs, ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Author Dies, James Caan: End of Tweet & More

Tina, Go-Go’s, Carole King Entering Rock Hall, HBD Homer, RIP Norman Lloyd & More

Sharon Gless Teases Memoir, RIP Nick Kamen & More

Dolly Gets Poked, Paul Simon Gets Jabbed, Fran Drescher on Getting the ‘Fever’ & More

Fonda Swears Off Sex, Shatner’s Embarrassed to Be 90, RIP Larry McMurtry & More

A George Chakiris Memoir, Loren’s Movie Idols, Saying No to Pepé Le Pew & More!

Tony Bennett’s Alzheimer’s Battle, Dishing on Fontaine & More

Tippi at 91, Scoop on ‘This Was Hollywood,’ Dolly Mounring & More!

A ‘Price Is Right’ Channel, 50 Years of ‘Lola,’ Dolly’s Medal & More!

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