Happy 43rd Deathday, Walt Disney!
The animation king was only 65 when he died on this day in 1966, of lung cancer.
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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.
Kourtney Kardashian Has a Baby Boy
Kourtney Kardashian has given birth to her first child: a son, Mason Dash Disick.
PHOTOS of Kaiane Aldorino, Miss World 2009
We’ve just added a new profile of Kaiane Aldorino, the newly-crowned Miss World 2009. She won the title last night in South Africa.She also won the “Miss World Beach Beauty” portion of the pageant — that is to say, the swimsuit competition. Here’s her winning pose:
Prince William, Shadow King?
The BBC News reports that Buckingham Palace is dismissing the claim that Queen Elizabeth is passing some royal duties on to Prince William, her 27 year-old grandson.
Somewhere, Ann Landers is Spinning In Her Grave
Ask Ashley, the New York Post’s new advice column, is hosted by none other than Ashley Dupré — the prostitute who brought down New York Governor Eliot Spitzer.Her first question, from Meredith in Queens: “How do I know if my daughter may be in trouble?” Lady, you’ve come to the right place.See our full profile of Ashley Dupré.
The People Who Ruined the Decade
[[wysiwyg_imageupload:156:]]The Guardian has created an exhaustive list of its People Who Ruined the Decade. Among their miscreants:Actress Jessica Simpson (“she made stupid ‘sexy'”) Politican Al Gore (invented the “downer-documentary”)
How Did Tiger Keep His Secrets?
How was it possible for Tiger Woods, among the world’s most scrutinized professional athletes, to keep his infidelity secret for so long?
Snoop Dogg on TomTom GPS
Makers of celebrity-voiced navigation software VoiceSkins have announced the addition of rapper Snoop Dogg (born Cordozar Broadus) to their list of famous voices for the TomTom GPS.
Jaimee Grubbs to Santa: “Mostly Naughty”
Jaimee Grubbs is certainly making the most of her time in the spotlight from l’affaire Tiger Woods.
Woman, 98, Accused of Killing 100-Year-Old Roommate
A 98-year-old woman was indicted Friday on a second-degree murder charge that alleges she strangled her 100-year-old nursing home roommate after making the victim’s life “a living hell” because she thought the woman was “taking over the room.”It happened in a nursing home in sleepy New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Of Interest Only to Portlanders and Indie Movie Fans
Then and now: filming locations for Gus Van Sant’s 1989 film ‘Drugstore Cowboy.’
Heather Graham’s Mom is a Poet
We’ve just completed a profile of actress Heather Graham. (A gapper — we should have had her long ago.)[[wysiwyg_imageupload:465:]]Turns out that Graham’s mother, Joan Bransfield Graham, is a children’s poet who specializes in fun and educational verse. Here’s her poem for children titled “Popsicle”:
Tiger Woods to Take “An Indefinite Leave from Golf”
Tiger Woods will take “an indefinite break from professional golf,” according to a statement posted on his website today.Here’s the full text:
Heather Graham Rocks the ‘Hangover’ Release Party
What if they gave a release party and nobody came?They did throw a release party for The Hangover at Caesars Palace last night, but stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis couldn’t quite make it.
The Decade’s Most Irresistable Singles
Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” is the #1 single of the 00s, says Sarah Rodman of The Boston Globe. Lady GaGa and Eminem also make the list.
Mark Sanford’s Good News, Bad News Week
South Carolina governor Mark Sanford had an interesting week.First he got the good news that he was not going to face impeachment. Instead, a legislative panel decided a firm rebuke would be enough punishment for his transgressions earlier in the year — namely, for when he disappeared for a few days to go see his non-wife “soul mate” in Argentina.Then he got the bad news that his wife of 20 years, Jenny Sanford, had filed for divorce, citing his adulterous affair as grounds.