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 >>
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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.
You Will Pay $14.50 to See One of These Six People in the Year 2013
Memorize these names: Lauren Ash, Shelly Gossman, Anthony LeBlanc, Brad Morris, Andy St. Clair and Emily Wilson.In the year 2013 you’ll fork over $14.50 for a ticket to see one of them in a goofy 18-34 demographic comedy. Or you’ll watch two of them launch a catch-phrase on Saturday Night Live.
Moving Van Pulls Up to Tiger’s Mansion
The NY Daily News, your dependable leader in Tiger Woods gossip.
Oral Roberts is Dead
Christian evangelist and television star Oral Roberts has died at the age of 91.According to this report, he was admitted to the hospital over the weekend, after taking a fall at his home.
‘Steely Dan at its Very Best’
Dang it, I can’t believe I missed this year’s Steely Dan tour.Come to Cincinnati next time, boys.
Rober Ebert Loves ‘Avatar’
Roger Ebert’s weekend review was a full-on rave for James Cameron’s new film.Once again, [Cameron] has silenced the doubters by simply delivering an extraordinary film. There is still at least one man in Hollywood who knows how to spend $250 million, or was it $300 million, wisely.It takes a hell of a lot of nerve for a man to stand up at the Oscarcast and proclaim himself King of the World. James Cameron just got re-elected.
William Shatner Sings in Esperanto!
Well, he didn’t sing.
Happy 43rd Deathday, Walt Disney!
The animation king was only 65 when he died on this day in 1966, of lung cancer.
Murdered for Speaking Esperanto
Ludwig L. Zamenhof — the inventor of the “universal” language known as Esperanto — was born on this day 150 years ago.
Photo Quickies: Frances Bean Cobain
As noted earlier, rock star Courtney Love has given up custody of her daughter, Frances Bean Cobain.Frances is 17. (She was not quite two when her father, Kurt Cobain, died in 1994.) Here are a few quick shots provided by our friends at WENN:[[wysiwyg_imageupload:445:]]
Courtney Love Gives Up Custody of Her Daughter
Rock star and actress Courtney Love has given up legal custody of her daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, according to this story from E! Online.According to court documents filed December 11th, Wendy O’Connor and Kimberly Dawn Cobain were appointed temporary co-guardians of Frances, who is 17 years old (she doesn’t turn 18 until August of next year).
Why ‘Christmas in Connecticut’ is my New Favorite Holiday Movie
I haven’t had a favorite holiday movie for quite a few years.The flaws and freaky moral messages of It’s a Wonderful Life have already been picked over like the carcass of the Christmas goose — no need to go into them here. Holiday Inn I can’t enjoy because of my irrational anger that so many people mistake the lamentable pseudo-sequel White Christmas for the original.