Oscar-Winner Jennifer Jones is Dead at 90
Actress Jennifer Jones, who won an Oscar for her performance in the 1943 film The Song of Bernadette, has died at age 90.
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Celebs with Santa: David Carradine
David Carradine and his family with Santa Claus at Hollywood Santa’s Parade in Los Angeles on 30 November 2008. Carradine died in June of 2009.See more photos of David Carradine >>
More Bad News for Courtney Love
Just last weekend rock ‘n’ tabloid star Courtney Love lost legal custody of Frances Bean Cobain, her 17 year-old daughter by Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain.Custody went to members of Kurt’s surviving family (he killed himself in 1994).Now a judge has issued a temporary order barring Courtney Love from contacting Frances or her new guardians.
Tiger Woods: A $500 Million Divorce?
The New York Post, without citing its source, says Elin Nordegren may seek as much as $500 million from Tiger Woods if she divorces the golfer.
NFL Speedster Chris Henry Killed in Fall From Truck
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has died of injuries he suffered yesterday when he fell from a truck being driven by his fiancee.
Roy Disney, 1930-2009
Roy E. Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney, has died at the age of 79.His father, Roy, co-founded the Disney Company with Walt. BoingBoing has the story and related links.Just yesterday was the anniversary of Walt’s death. He died 43 years ago, in 1966.
Happy 20th Deathday, Lee Van Cleef!
Lee Van Cleef, the nine-fingered master of the sidelong Western sneer, died 20 years ago today.Had he lived, he’d be 84 years old now.
Playbill: Today in Theatre History
Playwright, actor and songwriter Noel Coward was born 110 years ago today. Coward made his debut on Broadway in 1925, appearing in his own play The Vortex. You can learn more at this Playbill feature, Today in Theatre History.
Where’s Buzz Aldrin? With the White House Gate Crashers!
Buzz Aldin gets around, as we pointed out last month.So naturally he turned up with in a shapshot with everyone’s favorite photo pals, Michaele Salahi and her husband Tareq.
Heather Graham Spotted in London Without Carrot Top – PHOTOS
And thank heavens.Last week we saluted her appearance at the DVD release party for The Hangover, where she was joined for a frightening moment by comedian Carrot Top.This week she’s in London for the launch of the new Sherlock Holmes feature. She doesn’t appear to be jet-lagged. Heather Graham photos follow.