Before Rihanna, before Madonna, before even Cher, there was Ann-Margret.
She was the original mononymous triple threat, hijacking pop culture from the moment she burst onto the scene in the early 1960s.
Born Ann-Margret Olsson in Sweden in 1941, she immigrated to the U.S. with her parents in 1946. A screen test for 20th Century Fox in 1961 led to a seven-year contract and stardom in 1963’s Bye Bye Birdie.
The following year, Ann-Margret was holding her own opposite Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas. (When Presley’s then-girlfriend Priscilla learned the two stars had an affair, she “picked up a flower vase and threw it across the room,” according to her 1985 biography Elvis and Me.)
Now 82, Ann-Margret is nowhere near retiring — she’s appeared in recent years on The Kominsky Method and Ray Donovan and recently released an album of rock covers. On May 23, she will host An Evening With Ann-Margret on TCM,...
She was the original mononymous triple threat, hijacking pop culture from the moment she burst onto the scene in the early 1960s.
Born Ann-Margret Olsson in Sweden in 1941, she immigrated to the U.S. with her parents in 1946. A screen test for 20th Century Fox in 1961 led to a seven-year contract and stardom in 1963’s Bye Bye Birdie.
The following year, Ann-Margret was holding her own opposite Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas. (When Presley’s then-girlfriend Priscilla learned the two stars had an affair, she “picked up a flower vase and threw it across the room,” according to her 1985 biography Elvis and Me.)
Now 82, Ann-Margret is nowhere near retiring — she’s appeared in recent years on The Kominsky Method and Ray Donovan and recently released an album of rock covers. On May 23, she will host An Evening With Ann-Margret on TCM,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Leadon, the guitarist who co-founded Mudcrutch with Tom Petty and Mike Campbell and was the brother of Eagles co-founder Bernie Leadon, has died. He was 70. He died March 22, but no other details were available.
Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch guitarist Campbell confirmed the news on social media. “Tom Leadon was my deepest guitar soul brother,” he wrote on Instagram (see the post below). “We spent countless hours playing acoustic guitars and teaching each other things. A kinder soul never walked the earth. I will always miss his spirit and generosity. Sleep peacefully my old friend.”
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Born on September 16, 1952, in Rosemount, Mn, Leadon was the fourth of 10 children. His family moved to...
Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch guitarist Campbell confirmed the news on social media. “Tom Leadon was my deepest guitar soul brother,” he wrote on Instagram (see the post below). “We spent countless hours playing acoustic guitars and teaching each other things. A kinder soul never walked the earth. I will always miss his spirit and generosity. Sleep peacefully my old friend.”
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Born on September 16, 1952, in Rosemount, Mn, Leadon was the fourth of 10 children. His family moved to...
- 3/28/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
She’s known as a Hollywood trailblazer, expanding what audiences and the women inspired by her legacy thought was possible from a successful female comic. And like most artistic innovators, the late Joan Rivers’ ascent was due to a combination of incredible talent and a touch of luck surrounding her big break.
She performed in comedy clubs across New York throughout the early ’60s. She appeared on the Jack Paar edition of The Tonight Show at the beginning of the decade. But her stand-up spots on The Ed Sullivan Show played a big role in her mainstream breakthrough. For all the work Rivers was doing as a comedian, she received her place on the platform because of an error by Sullivan.
Ed Sullivan’s slip of the tongue gave Joan Rivers her big break on his talk show Actress and Comedian Joan Rivers takes part in a photocall for her...
She performed in comedy clubs across New York throughout the early ’60s. She appeared on the Jack Paar edition of The Tonight Show at the beginning of the decade. But her stand-up spots on The Ed Sullivan Show played a big role in her mainstream breakthrough. For all the work Rivers was doing as a comedian, she received her place on the platform because of an error by Sullivan.
Ed Sullivan’s slip of the tongue gave Joan Rivers her big break on his talk show Actress and Comedian Joan Rivers takes part in a photocall for her...
- 3/23/2023
- by Sam Hines
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Huey “Piano” Smith, the R&b pianist and composer whose 1950s hits “Don’t You Just Know It” and “Rockin’ Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu” added New Orleans spice to the early rock and roll recipe, died Feb. 13 at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 89.
His death was announced by his Acquelyn Donsereaux. A cause was not specified.
A New Orleans native who launched his career as a session pianist while still in his teens, eventually working with Little Richard, Lloyd Price and Smiley Lewis (“I Hear You Knocking”), Smith formed his band Huey “Piano” Smith and the Clowns in 1957 and soon had a hit with “Rockin’ Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu,” a song the would return to the charts in cover versions over the decades.
The following year brought another hit, “Don’t You Just Know It,” a catchy song featuring a call-and-response chorus of nonsense words and shouted outbursts.
His death was announced by his Acquelyn Donsereaux. A cause was not specified.
A New Orleans native who launched his career as a session pianist while still in his teens, eventually working with Little Richard, Lloyd Price and Smiley Lewis (“I Hear You Knocking”), Smith formed his band Huey “Piano” Smith and the Clowns in 1957 and soon had a hit with “Rockin’ Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu,” a song the would return to the charts in cover versions over the decades.
The following year brought another hit, “Don’t You Just Know It,” a catchy song featuring a call-and-response chorus of nonsense words and shouted outbursts.
- 2/21/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Huey “Piano” Smith, a New Orleans R&b legend and an early pioneer of rock n’ roll, has died at the age of 89.
Smith’s daughter, Acquelyn Donsereaux, confirmed her father’s death to the New Orleans Times-Picayune/Advocate, adding Smith died in his sleep Tuesday at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A renowned boogie pianist who recorded alongside the likes of Little Richard, Lloyd Price, Earl King, and countless Big Easy musicians, Smith was best known for his Fifties recording “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu.”
While...
Smith’s daughter, Acquelyn Donsereaux, confirmed her father’s death to the New Orleans Times-Picayune/Advocate, adding Smith died in his sleep Tuesday at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A renowned boogie pianist who recorded alongside the likes of Little Richard, Lloyd Price, Earl King, and countless Big Easy musicians, Smith was best known for his Fifties recording “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu.”
While...
- 2/15/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years, if not decades. All are renowned in the business, but some are less well known to the general public. Here, these artists tell their complete stories, giving an up-close look at life on music’s A list. This edition features drummer David Kemper.
In April 1998, Bob Dylan and his band headed down to South America to open up for the Rolling Stones at soccer stadiums.
In April 1998, Bob Dylan and his band headed down to South America to open up for the Rolling Stones at soccer stadiums.
- 9/9/2022
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Jerry Allison, the groundbreaking early rock & roll and rockabilly drummer who, as a member of The Crickets with Buddy Holly, co-wrote landmark songs such as “Peggy Sue” and “That’ll Be the Day,” has died. He was 82.
According to a post on the Buddy Holly Facebook page, “Ji was a musician ahead of his time, and undoubtedly his energy, ideas and exceptional skill contributed to both The Crickets, and rock n’ roll itself, becoming such a success.”
Allison, one critic wrote, “knew how to get an incredible variety of percussion sounds, given the limitations of equipment in the era, sometimes working with as little as one snare, a cymbal, and a bass drum (if that).”
His work on “Peggy Sue,” for instance, involves the use of a paradiddle, a drumming rudiment that combines single strokes with precisely placed double strokes. He also contributed the title; “Peggy Sue” was originally titled “Cindy Lou,...
According to a post on the Buddy Holly Facebook page, “Ji was a musician ahead of his time, and undoubtedly his energy, ideas and exceptional skill contributed to both The Crickets, and rock n’ roll itself, becoming such a success.”
Allison, one critic wrote, “knew how to get an incredible variety of percussion sounds, given the limitations of equipment in the era, sometimes working with as little as one snare, a cymbal, and a bass drum (if that).”
His work on “Peggy Sue,” for instance, involves the use of a paradiddle, a drumming rudiment that combines single strokes with precisely placed double strokes. He also contributed the title; “Peggy Sue” was originally titled “Cindy Lou,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Jerry “Ji” Allison, drummer for Buddy Holly and the Crickets and co-writer on some of their biggest hits, has died. He was 82.
The official Facebook page for Holly announced Allison’s death, though no cause or date of death was given. “Ji was a musician ahead of his time, and undoubtedly his energy, ideas and exceptional skill contributed to both The Crickets, and rock n’ roll itself, becoming such a success. Buddy is often heralded as the original singer-songwriter, but Ji, too, wrote and inspired so many of the songs...
The official Facebook page for Holly announced Allison’s death, though no cause or date of death was given. “Ji was a musician ahead of his time, and undoubtedly his energy, ideas and exceptional skill contributed to both The Crickets, and rock n’ roll itself, becoming such a success. Buddy is often heralded as the original singer-songwriter, but Ji, too, wrote and inspired so many of the songs...
- 8/22/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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Don Graham, the music promotion pioneer who worked at Warner Bros. Records, A&m Records and Blue Thumb Records with the likes of Edd “Kookie” Byrnes and Connie Stevens, The Everly Brothers and Ike & Tina Turner, has died. He was 87.
Graham died Thursday in Los Angeles of stomach cancer, his family announced.
In 1958, Graham learned that Warner Bros. was about to start a record label and soon became head of its San Francisco operations. Under his leadership, Warner Bros. Records signed actors Edd “Kookie” Byrnes, Connie Stevens and Tab Hunter, plus The Everly Brothers and Peter, Paul & Mary.
One of Warner Bros.’ first records to be successful was “Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb” by Kookie and Stevens, based on Byrnes’ popular character on the ABC show 77 Sunset Strip. When top San Francisco radio station Kya would not add the song to its playlist,...
Don Graham, the music promotion pioneer who worked at Warner Bros. Records, A&m Records and Blue Thumb Records with the likes of Edd “Kookie” Byrnes and Connie Stevens, The Everly Brothers and Ike & Tina Turner, has died. He was 87.
Graham died Thursday in Los Angeles of stomach cancer, his family announced.
In 1958, Graham learned that Warner Bros. was about to start a record label and soon became head of its San Francisco operations. Under his leadership, Warner Bros. Records signed actors Edd “Kookie” Byrnes, Connie Stevens and Tab Hunter, plus The Everly Brothers and Peter, Paul & Mary.
One of Warner Bros.’ first records to be successful was “Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb” by Kookie and Stevens, based on Byrnes’ popular character on the ABC show 77 Sunset Strip. When top San Francisco radio station Kya would not add the song to its playlist,...
- 7/12/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 7, Episode 6, of “The Masked Singer,” “The Double Mask-Off — Round 2 Finals,” which aired April 13 on Fox.
The mystery of host Nick Cannon’s missing shirt wasn’t solved on Wednesday’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” but the show did send one more disguised celebrity to its final round. That meant that two more contestants were eliminated in a double exit on this week’s show: Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman as the Armadillo, and Jennifer Holliday as Miss Teddy.
Armadillo aka Chapman was voted out after singing the traditional hymn “Amazing Grace.” Previous songs he performed included “Secret Agent Man,” by Johnny Rivers and “I Fought the Law,” by the Bobby Fuller Four.
As for Holliday, as Miss Teddy, she sang “Mercy,” by Duffy. Before that, she performed “Tell It to My Heart,” by Taylor Dayne, and “Tell Me You Love Me,...
The mystery of host Nick Cannon’s missing shirt wasn’t solved on Wednesday’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” but the show did send one more disguised celebrity to its final round. That meant that two more contestants were eliminated in a double exit on this week’s show: Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman as the Armadillo, and Jennifer Holliday as Miss Teddy.
Armadillo aka Chapman was voted out after singing the traditional hymn “Amazing Grace.” Previous songs he performed included “Secret Agent Man,” by Johnny Rivers and “I Fought the Law,” by the Bobby Fuller Four.
As for Holliday, as Miss Teddy, she sang “Mercy,” by Duffy. Before that, she performed “Tell It to My Heart,” by Taylor Dayne, and “Tell Me You Love Me,...
- 4/14/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Who’s performing tonight (April 13) on “The Masked Singer” Season 7? It’s the Group B finals, which means Armadillo, Miss Teddy and Ringmaster will face off on the big stage. Two singers will be unmasked, leaving just one performer from Team Good or Team Cuddly to advance to the grand finale. Do you think any of these celebrities has what it takes to join the “Masked Singer” winners list? Sound off down in the comments section.
See‘The Masked Singer’ reveals for all seasons: Celebrities and costumes through the years
Two contestants have already been unmasked from this group, based on the instant votes from the audience and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger. Lemur couldn’t measure up after her performance of “I Feel the Earth Move” by Carole King and was revealed to be supermodel Christie Brinkley. Hydra was the next singer to “take...
See‘The Masked Singer’ reveals for all seasons: Celebrities and costumes through the years
Two contestants have already been unmasked from this group, based on the instant votes from the audience and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger. Lemur couldn’t measure up after her performance of “I Feel the Earth Move” by Carole King and was revealed to be supermodel Christie Brinkley. Hydra was the next singer to “take...
- 4/13/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
“The Masked Singer” has reached the halfway point in the competition with episode 6 airing on April 13. The title tells it all: “The Double Mask Off – Round 2 Finals.” Two of the remaining three contenders in Group B — Armadillo, Miss Teddy and Ringmaster — will be eliminated by the end of the episode. The last contestant standing will move on in the competition to face Firefly from Group A.
We’ve already seen two of the Group B celebrities unmasked: Lemur was supermodel Christie Brinkley while Hydra turned out to be magicians Penn & Teller. They were ousted at the end of the April 6 episode. That installment was short on clues but we’ve gone back and rewatched it and the previous shows and have all “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Armadillo”?
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 7
We think that the Armadillo is Dog the Bounty Hunter,...
We’ve already seen two of the Group B celebrities unmasked: Lemur was supermodel Christie Brinkley while Hydra turned out to be magicians Penn & Teller. They were ousted at the end of the April 6 episode. That installment was short on clues but we’ve gone back and rewatched it and the previous shows and have all “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Armadillo”?
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 7
We think that the Armadillo is Dog the Bounty Hunter,...
- 4/13/2022
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The Group B final is set for “The Masked Singer” on Wednesday, April 13. Armadillo and Ringmaster from Team Good along with Miss Teddy from Team Cuddly will throw down on the big stage for one spot in the Season 7 finale. That means there will be two unmaskings in one night! Ultimately, panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger will determine the winner along with the studio audience, but fans have strong feelings on what the outcome should be.
See ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 7 costumes, judges and host
In our recent poll, an overwhelming 67 of viewers say Ringmaster deserves to win the Group B final. The sensual circus head has impressed audiences with performances of “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus and “Super Bass” by Nicki Minaj. In a distant second was Group B’s resident diva, Miss Teddy, with 32 of the vote. She’s dazzled us with performances...
See ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 7 costumes, judges and host
In our recent poll, an overwhelming 67 of viewers say Ringmaster deserves to win the Group B final. The sensual circus head has impressed audiences with performances of “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus and “Super Bass” by Nicki Minaj. In a distant second was Group B’s resident diva, Miss Teddy, with 32 of the vote. She’s dazzled us with performances...
- 4/12/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
“The Masked Singer” Group B final is set to take place on Wednesday, April 13 with three uniquely different creatures fighting for one spot in the season finale. Armadillo and Ringmaster from Team Good and Miss Teddy from Team Cuddly will each sing their hearts out, hoping to earn the most votes from the live audience and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger. Host Nick Cannon will then name just one victor who will move on to the Season 7 finale. The two losers will have to unmask in front of America.
Two contestants have already been eliminated from Group B. Lemur from Team Cuddly was the first to be sent packing two weeks ago. The bedazzled beauty was revealed to be supermodel Christie Brinkley. Hydra from Team Bad unmasked a week later and turned out to be legendary magicians Penn & Teller. Now three remain, but only one can advance.
Two contestants have already been eliminated from Group B. Lemur from Team Cuddly was the first to be sent packing two weeks ago. The bedazzled beauty was revealed to be supermodel Christie Brinkley. Hydra from Team Bad unmasked a week later and turned out to be legendary magicians Penn & Teller. Now three remain, but only one can advance.
- 4/9/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Who’s performing tonight (April 6) on “The Masked Singer” Season 7? It’s the Group B semi-finals, which means Armadillo, Hydra, Miss Teddy and Ringmaster will face off on the big stage. One singer will be unmasked, just like last week, so three will advance to the Group B final next week. Do you think any of these celebrities has what it takes to join the “Masked Singer” winners list? Sound off down in the comments section.
See‘The Masked Singer’ reveals for all seasons: Celebrities and costumes through the years
One contestant has already been unmasked from this group, based on the instant votes from the audience and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger. Lemur couldn’t measure up after her performance of “I Feel the Earth Move” by Carole King and was revealed to be supermodel Christie Brinkley. That leaves 10 performers in contention for the Golden Mask trophy.
See‘The Masked Singer’ reveals for all seasons: Celebrities and costumes through the years
One contestant has already been unmasked from this group, based on the instant votes from the audience and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger. Lemur couldn’t measure up after her performance of “I Feel the Earth Move” by Carole King and was revealed to be supermodel Christie Brinkley. That leaves 10 performers in contention for the Golden Mask trophy.
- 4/6/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Keith Allison, the singer, songwriter and musician who was a member of Paul Revere & the Raiders and performed on songs recorded by Sonny & Cher, Ringo Starr, Harry Nilsson and The Monkees, has died. He was 79.
Allison died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in Sherman Oaks, a family spokesperson announced.
The Texas native also recorded and performed with the likes of Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, Rick Nelson, The Crickets and Johnny Rivers.
Allison was a member of Paul Revere & the Raiders from 1968-75, singing and playing bass,...
Allison died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in Sherman Oaks, a family spokesperson announced.
The Texas native also recorded and performed with the likes of Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, Rick Nelson, The Crickets and Johnny Rivers.
Allison was a member of Paul Revere & the Raiders from 1968-75, singing and playing bass,...
- 11/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Keith Allison, the singer, songwriter and musician who was a member of Paul Revere & the Raiders and performed on songs recorded by Sonny & Cher, Ringo Starr, Harry Nilsson and The Monkees, has died. He was 79.
Allison died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in Sherman Oaks, a family spokesperson announced.
The Texas native also recorded and performed with the likes of Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, Rick Nelson, The Crickets and Johnny Rivers.
Allison was a member of Paul Revere & the Raiders from 1968-75, singing and playing bass,...
Allison died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in Sherman Oaks, a family spokesperson announced.
The Texas native also recorded and performed with the likes of Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, Rick Nelson, The Crickets and Johnny Rivers.
Allison was a member of Paul Revere & the Raiders from 1968-75, singing and playing bass,...
- 11/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nick Lowe will reissue his acclaimed 2001 album The Convincer this September with an expanded 20th-anniversary edition featuring three rarities from the era.
Due out September 17th via Yep Roc, the reissue boasts the remastered original LP on blue vinyl alongside a blue 45 vinyl with three bonus tracks: The rare, Lowe-penned B-side “Different Kind of Blue” and Lowe’s stripped-back covers of the Shirelles’ “Mama Said” and the Chi-lites’ “There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated at the Conference Table).”
Described in a biography as “the album that...
Due out September 17th via Yep Roc, the reissue boasts the remastered original LP on blue vinyl alongside a blue 45 vinyl with three bonus tracks: The rare, Lowe-penned B-side “Different Kind of Blue” and Lowe’s stripped-back covers of the Shirelles’ “Mama Said” and the Chi-lites’ “There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated at the Conference Table).”
Described in a biography as “the album that...
- 7/15/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
“If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry,’” John Lennon proclaimed on The Mike Douglas Show in 1972. “In the 1950s, a whole generation worshipped his music, and when you see him today, past and present all come together, and the message is Hail, Hail Rock and Roll.’” The two idols then kicked off into Berry’s song “Memphis, Tennessee.” Chuck Berry: The Original King Of Rock ‘N’ Roll is the first-ever feature-length documentary on the duck-walking electric guitarist and songwriter. It’s been playing, like any good rock and roll film, at special drive-in events across the country. The film will be available on VOD platforms and on Blu-ray on November 27.
In the same class as James Brown, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley, “The first-ever Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee crossed...
In the same class as James Brown, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley, “The first-ever Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee crossed...
- 11/10/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
"He was the most important guitarist in rock history." Mvd Entertainment has revealed the first official trailer for an authorized, official documentary on the legendary rock 'n roll musician Chuck Berry, titled simply Chuck Berry. Berry's 60th birthday concert and the drama surrounding it were captured in Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll, but until now, Berry's life has never before been covered on screen. With Chuck Berry, award-winning music doc filmmaker Jon Brewer (B.B. King: On the Road), lends new insight to the man known as the bedrock of rock 'n roll. Several rock legends reflect on what Berry meant to them, along with exclusive access to Mrs. Berry and his family. The film features Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, George Thorogood, Joe Bonamassa, Nile Rodgers, Johnny Rivers, Themetta Berry, Charles Berry Jr, Ingrid Berry, Marshall Chess, Joe Edwards and more. Check out the trailer below.
- 2/21/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
1965: Four new daytime soap operas premiered: Morning
Star and Paradise Bay on NBC, along with The Nurses and
Never Too Young on ABC."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1962: Primetime serial The Nurses premiered on CBS. The was titled was changed to The Doctors and The Nurses a year later.
1965: Two new Ted Corday daytime soap operas, Morning Star and Paradise Bay, premiered on NBC. Both shows lasted less than a year, with the final episodes airing on July 1, 1966.
1965: The Nurses premiered on ABC. The show, set at Alden General Hospital, was a daytime continuation...
Star and Paradise Bay on NBC, along with The Nurses and
Never Too Young on ABC."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1962: Primetime serial The Nurses premiered on CBS. The was titled was changed to The Doctors and The Nurses a year later.
1965: Two new Ted Corday daytime soap operas, Morning Star and Paradise Bay, premiered on NBC. Both shows lasted less than a year, with the final episodes airing on July 1, 1966.
1965: The Nurses premiered on ABC. The show, set at Alden General Hospital, was a daytime continuation...
- 10/3/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Self-described “old homeboy” Bruce Springsteen was on hand Monday night (June 18) to usher in a new era at the grand reopening of Asbury Lanes, the combination bowling alley, bar and live music venue, in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
“We didn’t know if we would ever see Asbury come back or not, in our lifetime, so it’s been a joy watching what’s been happening in town over the past 10, 15 or 20 years,” he told a crowd of less than 800 people. “I walk down the boardwalk now, I feel like the Ghost of Christmas Past,” he said, praising the art and Lgbtq communities for the rebirth of the seaside community that nurtured his own artistic growth. “But that’s okay. It’s fun to watch Asbury’s future unfold in front of me.”
With that, Springsteen introduced the evening’s entertainment, which included photographer Danny Clinch’s Tangiers Blues Band and Portland,...
“We didn’t know if we would ever see Asbury come back or not, in our lifetime, so it’s been a joy watching what’s been happening in town over the past 10, 15 or 20 years,” he told a crowd of less than 800 people. “I walk down the boardwalk now, I feel like the Ghost of Christmas Past,” he said, praising the art and Lgbtq communities for the rebirth of the seaside community that nurtured his own artistic growth. “But that’s okay. It’s fun to watch Asbury’s future unfold in front of me.”
With that, Springsteen introduced the evening’s entertainment, which included photographer Danny Clinch’s Tangiers Blues Band and Portland,...
- 6/19/2018
- by Michele Amabile Angermiller
- Variety Film + TV
Mickey Jones was an American actor and musician who was born in Houston, Texas, on June 10, 1941. He began his career in the entertainment industry in 1959, initially working as a drummer for famous acts including Johnny Rivers, Bob Dylan, Trini Lopez, and Kenny Rogers and The First Edition. In 1976, he expanded his career in entertainment to television and film. He was particularly well-known for his roles in television series including ‘Justified’ and ‘Home Improvement’. In his later years, Mickey Jones suffered from illness for a long period, although the cause of this illness was never identified. Sadly,
The Top Five Mickey Jones Movie Roles of His Career...
The Top Five Mickey Jones Movie Roles of His Career...
- 2/11/2018
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Mickey Jones, the actor whose many credits include “Sling Blade” and “Total Recall,” died Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the actor told TheWrap. He was 76.
“Mickey Jones died at 2:17 a.m. today of the effects of a long illness,” the spokeswoman said. Jones’ numerous appearances also included a run on the long-running FX series “Justified,” as marijuana distributor Rodney ‘Hot Rod’ Dunham, and on “Home Improvement,” as Pete Bilker.
Born in Houston, Jones was also an accomplished drummer, playing with artists including Trini Lopez, Johnny Rivers and Kenny Rogers’ band The New Edition. He...
“Mickey Jones died at 2:17 a.m. today of the effects of a long illness,” the spokeswoman said. Jones’ numerous appearances also included a run on the long-running FX series “Justified,” as marijuana distributor Rodney ‘Hot Rod’ Dunham, and on “Home Improvement,” as Pete Bilker.
Born in Houston, Jones was also an accomplished drummer, playing with artists including Trini Lopez, Johnny Rivers and Kenny Rogers’ band The New Edition. He...
- 2/7/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Eccentric moviemaker Ed Wood's muse has died in Las Vegas, aged 88.
Dolores Fuller, who was portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker in Tim Burton and Johnny Depp's 1994 Wood biopic, was the cross-dressing director's one-time girlfriend and star of his most famous 1950s films Glen or Glenda and Jail Bait.
The Indiana-born actress, who was a former model, met Wood at a casting call while she was working as a stand-in for Dinah Shore on the entertainer's TV show in 1952. He cast her as his leading lady in 1953's Glen or Glenda and the couple became lovers.
They split in 1955 after Wood cast another actress as the lead in his Bride of Frankenstein film - and she moved to New York to study under acting guru Stella Adler.
She also impressed as a songwriter, co-penning Elvis Presley's Rock-a-Hula Baby for his 1961 movie Blue Hawaii.
The success inspired her to write more hits for Presley films and standards like Someone to Tell it To and Losers Weepers.
Fuller also launched Johnny Rivers' recording career.
She chronicled her life in her 2009 autobiography, A Fuller Life: Hollywood, Ed Wood and Me.
Dolores Fuller, who was portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker in Tim Burton and Johnny Depp's 1994 Wood biopic, was the cross-dressing director's one-time girlfriend and star of his most famous 1950s films Glen or Glenda and Jail Bait.
The Indiana-born actress, who was a former model, met Wood at a casting call while she was working as a stand-in for Dinah Shore on the entertainer's TV show in 1952. He cast her as his leading lady in 1953's Glen or Glenda and the couple became lovers.
They split in 1955 after Wood cast another actress as the lead in his Bride of Frankenstein film - and she moved to New York to study under acting guru Stella Adler.
She also impressed as a songwriter, co-penning Elvis Presley's Rock-a-Hula Baby for his 1961 movie Blue Hawaii.
The success inspired her to write more hits for Presley films and standards like Someone to Tell it To and Losers Weepers.
Fuller also launched Johnny Rivers' recording career.
She chronicled her life in her 2009 autobiography, A Fuller Life: Hollywood, Ed Wood and Me.
- 5/11/2011
- WENN
Within his prolific career, Patrick McGoohan lived, and will forever be remembered, under the shadow of Number Six, the character he’s most famously known for, from the 60‘s avant garde sci-fi show The Prisoner. This despite the fact that he played another spy character on an equally popular show prior to it, called Danger Man, also known as Secret Agent in the Us. On The Prisoner, the identity of Number Six is never revealed, but we know that he was a secret agent of sort, and there’ve been many hints dropped on the show pointing to the fact that it is in fact John Drake, McGoohan’s character on Danger Man. For this reason, The Prisoner is largely considered to be a reaction, if not an outright sequel to Danger Man.
I prefer to consider it a reaction, not because there aren’t enough connection to consider the...
I prefer to consider it a reaction, not because there aren’t enough connection to consider the...
- 10/22/2010
- by Arya Ponto
- JustPressPlay.net
On last night’s Mad Men (spoilers ahead!), Megan, Don’s financée—still strange to type that!—mentioned that she and a friend would be journeying to the Whisky a Go Go, Los Angeles’s seminal rock venue. “Whom might Megan have seen at The Whisky?” wondered the Av Club. “In 1965 The Byrds, The Turtles, and The Lovin’ Spoonful were all in residence. And, if they weren’t playing, any of the countless fine garage rock bands gigging in L.A. at the time might have performed.” The Doors, Jan and Dean, and Johnny Rivers were Whisky regulars, too. Identifying Megan’s musical tastes might demystify this inscrutable French-Canadian newcomer. Whom might Megan have caught in concert the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend in 1965? Vf Daily spoke with employees of the Whisky on the phone this afternoon, and unfortunately, there are no calendars or setlists have survived from 1965. Still, taking cues from old posters,...
- 10/18/2010
- Vanity Fair
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