Actor Deceased, Film Released
The Boston Globe offers up a photo essay of actors who had films released after their deaths.Including Bruce Lee (Enter the Dragon), Chris Farley (Beverly Hills Ninja) and, of course, Heath Ledger (Batman).
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Poppin’ Hot Birthdays
Happy birthday to sultry actress Barbara Stanwyck and popcorn maven Orville Redenbacher.This is a photo of either Stanwyck or Redenbacher. Both were born on June 16th of 1907.
The ‘Fishy’ Name of Salmon P. Chase
“In addition to the humiliation he felt over his speaking voice, Salmon Chase was tormented by his own name. He fervently wished to change its ‘awkward, fishy’ sound to something more elegant. ‘How wd. this name do (Spencer de Cheyce or Spencer Payne Cheyce),’ he inquired of [his friend Charles] Cleveland. ‘Perhaps you will laugh at this but I assure you I have suffered no little inconvenience.'”The touching words of ambitious young Salmon P.
10 Grams of Baby Fat
It’s not the most crucial issue of the day, we know, but: Have news reports garbled the weights of the Jolie twins, Knox and Vivienne? It looks like it from here.
The Post Looks Again at Chandra Levy
“At 23, she exuded a blend of innocence and sensuality, but she was not a party girl. At heart, Chandra was a bit of a nerd.”The Washington Post has launched a major 12-part investigation of the 2001 murder of intern Chandra Levy.
Bergman +90
Happy 90th birthday to three-time Academy Award winner Ingmar Bergman! He was born in 1918 and died just about this time last year.
Angelina Jolie and Brat Pitt Have Twins
[An update on the twins’ weights: 10 Grams of Baby Fat]The BBC, People, and Agence France-Presse all report that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are the proud parents of a new boy and girl.
Bush: “Goodbye from the World’s Biggest Polluter!”
“The American leader, who has been condemned throughout his presidency for failing to tackle climate change, ended a private meeting with the words: ‘Goodbye from the world’s biggest polluter.’
Richard Petty Is Still the King
Q: What’s it like to be called ‘The King’?A: I don’t know. I ain’t never been nothing else.The Kansas City Star interviews Richard Petty on the 50th anniversary of his first NASCAR race.
Joe Cocker With Subtitles
This wonderful clip has been making the rounds lately: Joe Cocker at Woodstock, with helpful subtitles.Thanks to Mark Evanier for the link.