Bette Davis, a Hollywood legend whose “raw, unbridled intensity kept her at the top of her profession for 50 years,” as Encyclopedia Britannica put it, was born on this day in history, April 5, 1908. “A strong-willed, independent woman with heavy-cast eyes, clipped New England diction and distinctive mannerisms, Bette Davis left an indelible — and often parodied — mark …
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Valerie Bertinelli explains why she gave up drinking: 'There was so much sadness in my life'
Valerie Bertinelli has a clear, new outlook on life. In a new interview, the actress and TV personality opened up about her decision to give up drinking and how it has impacted her life for the better. “I don’t need anything to amplify my happiness right now,” Bertinelli told People. “I feel high just on life. I recently went out …
Read More »Country star Colt Ford suffers heart attack, in 'critical condition'
Country musician Colt Ford is in “critical condition” after suffering a heart attack following a performance on Thursday in Gilbert, Arizona. Ford, 54, had recently played a show at Dierks Bently’s Whiskey Row, his representative said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. Ford’s representative added, “He is currently in stable, but critical condition in the ICU.” COUNTRY DUO …
Read More »Michael Douglas astounded Scarlett Johansson is his 'DNA cousin': 'Are you kidding?'
It seems talent runs in the family for actor Michael Douglas. During a recent episode of the PBS show “Finding Your Roots,” which examines celebrities’ ancestral backgrounds, Douglas learned, much to his astonishment, that he’s related to another famous actor. After the program produced all that it could via “paper trail,” it turned to genetics and compared Douglas’ DNA with …
Read More »Sean 'Diddy' Combs bikes around Miami Beach, appearing carefree days after federal raids
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Embattled hip-hop mogul and pop culture icon Sean “Diddy” Combs stretched his wings Thursday, striking out on a bike from his home in the exclusive Star Island community of Miami. The Bad Boy Records founder was seen in all black, except for bright orange earbuds, as he took a spin on a sunny afternoon. Combs, 54, …
Read More »'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson compares modeling industry to 'legalized sex trafficking': 'It left some scars'
Well before he found success as an actor on various TV shows and films, Alan Ritchson got his start in modeling, something he said left him with “scars” due to the “horrific environments” he faced. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the “Reacher” star opened up about his experience working in an industry in which, he claimed, “sexual …
Read More »Plea talks ongoing for 3rd man charged in killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
Prosecutors and defense lawyers are exploring the possibility of a plea deal for the last of three men charged in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, both sides said Thursday, less than six weeks after two co-defendants were convicted. The talks just began, and it’s unclear what federal prosecutors might be willing to offer Jay Bryant, or …
Read More »The career of Robert Downey Jr: Early roles, superhero blockbusters, an Oscar win and more
Robert Downey Jr. is widely known for his role in the Marvel franchise, but his long career includes much more than Iron Man alone. Downey Jr. grew up in a Hollywood family, with his writer-director father, the late Robert Downey Sr., and actress mother, the late Elsie Downey. He was introduced to the film industry very early. His first role …
Read More »Anna Paquin walks red carpet with a cane as health problems cause mobility issues: 'Hasn't been easy'
Anna Paquin used a cane while walking the red carpet with husband Stephen Moyer for a New York film premiere. Paquin, who was at the premiere of her new film, “A Bit of Light,” Wednesday, revealed to People magazine her undisclosed health struggle “hasn’t been easy.” In addition to needing a cane to get around, she has also had impaired …
Read More »Eoin Colfer continues Juniper Lane series with 'Guardians of Cedar Wood'
NEW YORK (AP) — Bestselling author Eoin Colfer has a new set of adventures ready for young Juniper Lane. Colfer’s “Guardians of Cedar Wood” is scheduled to come out in 2025, Roaring Brook Press, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, announced Thursday. It’s the second book in Colfer’s middle-grade series about Juniper Lane and a helpful reindeer who were …
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