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16 items from 2012
Overall Gunning For U.S. Senate Seat
11 April 2012 11:56 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Former Empty Nest star Park Overall has put her acting past behind her and is launching a bid for the U.S. Senate.
Overall, who played nurse Laverne Todd in the popular TV series, is now hoping to represent her home state of Tennessee as an elected member of Congress.
She tells the National Enquirer, "I'm a progressive and I'm tired of the meanness. I'm for gays, blacks, Asians, the poor and everyone."
The 55 year old will go head-to-head with incumbent Republican Bob Corker when the state primary kicks off on 2 August and the actress-turned-politician, who also guested on The Golden Girls and Reba, is hoping to eek out a win, adding, "This is the biggest adventure of my life!" »
'Empty Nest' Star Running for Senate (Video)
6 April 2012 7:24 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
"Empty Nest" sitcom star Park Overall is adding her name to the list of actors-turned-politicians with a run for a Senate seat in Tennessee. "I have officially filed (papers) to run against Bob Corker for the U.S. Senate," Overall told The Greenville Sun on Thursday. "Somebody had to do it and if nobody else will do it, I will do it." Let's hope that's not her campaign slogan. Also read: Jon Stewart: Let's Talk About Contraception and What's Good for Ladyparts (Video) Tennessee native Overall, 55, is best known as sassy nurse Laverne on »
- Kimberly Potts
Morning Meme: Madonna Wants Another Kiss From Britney, Ryan Gosling May Not Have Been Heroic, and Enver Gjokaj Wrestles With "Frenemies"
6 April 2012 5:15 AM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
In regards to my visit to Washington & Lee University for the debate between Maggie Gallagher and Andrew Sullivan, I'm still digesting. It was great to get together with Dennis though, we really never see each other, and we're not even sure that snicks is a real person or just a 1980s model computer. As far as the debate, held in the Lee Chapel over the crypt, Maggie didn't really seem on her best game and was all over the place with an admittedly polite but hostile audience. Sullivan made a wonderfully personal case for marriage equality being the conservative ideal for finding a way to bring a new disruption into the constructs of a society without destabilizing it.
But Dennis and I spent about a half hour talking to Maggie at the reception, just us. She's articulate, and there really isn't anything "mean" about her positions. I don't agree with »
- lostinmiami
Nurse From Empty Nest Running for Senate
5 April 2012 5:45 PM, PDT | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
Reality TV stars have been slowly inching their way into politics — witness the Real World's Sean Duffy, now a congressman from Wisconsin, or mull over the gubernatorial ambitions of Rupert Boneham from Survivor — but it's time to reclaim our elected offices for the people who really deserve them: actors! NBC Saturday night sitcom veteran Park Overall, who played sassy Southern nurse Laverne on the 1988-1995 show Empty Nest, is running for senator in Tennessee, where she hopes to represent the Democratic party against Republican incumbent Bob Corker. "Somebody had to do it and if nobody else will do it, I will do it," Overall said, explaining that she was galvanized by the conservative war on contraception. "I’m a good Democrat and there doesn’t seem to be one around. I’m going for broke." Good luck, Park! And if Jackee and the deacon from Amen want to get involved, »
- Kyle Buchanan
Happy 90th Birthday, Betty White!
17 January 2012 10:12 AM, PST | Extra | See recent Extra news »
Veteran funnylady Betty White celebrates her 90th birthday Tuesday -- and NBC threw her an extravaganza!
The 90-minute "Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl" special, which aired Monday, featured birthday wishes from the likes of Tina Fey, Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Burnett, Hugh Jackman, Amy Poehler, Joel McHale, Morgan Freeman, Ray Romano, Ellen DeGeneres, Carl Reiner, William Shatner, Chevy Chase, Zachary Levi (who proposed marriage to the adorably game star) and President Barack Obama himself. »
30 Fun Facts About Birthday Girl Betty White!
17 January 2012 7:20 AM, PST | Entertainment Tonight | See recent Entertainment Tonight news »
As Betty White reaches a huge milestone today by turning 90, we bring you 30 facts about this Hollywood legend who shows no signs of slowing down!
Born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 17, 1922, she's of German and Greek ancestry.
Moved with her family to Los Angeles when she was two years old.
During the late 1930's, was voted the best looking female by her classmates.
Before beginning her acting career, worked as a model, with one of her first gigs at the Bliss Hayden Little Theater in Los Angeles.
In the 1940s, began working in radio on shows such as Blondie, The Great Gildersleeve and This Is Your FBI and eventually landed her own show, The Betty White Show.
Her television debut came in 1949 when she appeared on Al Jarvis' daily live variety show called Hollywood on Television.
Played the same character, Rose Nylund, on four different TV shows: The Golden Palace »
McNichol Grateful For Fan Support After 'Coming Out'
12 January 2012 8:01 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Kristy McNichol has thanked fans for their support since she 'came out' as a lesbian, insisting, "I'm overwhelmed with the love."
The retired actress made a return to the spotlight earlier this month to announce she's been living with her partner Martie Allen for two decades.
The former Empty Nest star admits she decided to 'come out' to help bullied teens feel more comfortable with their sexuality, but she's been stunned by the positive response.
She tells People.com, "I'm overwhelmed with the love and support of my family, friends and fans."
Her publicist Jeff Ballard adds, "Kristy feels strongly about fighting bullying and intolerance. She realises that kids don't always have the coping skills to manage their fear and pain when they feel 'different'. And in her own way, she wants to help others by telling people who she is. She hopes that all these small steps together can make a difference." »
Kristy McNichol Is 'Overwhelmed with Love and Support'
11 January 2012 4:40 PM, PST | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Since she decided to come out about her sexuality to help kids who have been bullied, Kristy McNichol says the response has been tremendous. "I'm overwhelmed with the love and support of my family, friends and fans," McNichol, 49, tells People exclusively. Related: Kristy McNichol Wants to 'Be Open About Who I Am' Last week, McNichol, best known for her Emmy-award winning roles as Buddy Lawrence in Family and later as Barbara Weston in Empty Nest, shared a photo of herself with her longtime girlfriend Martie Allen and revealed to People: "As I approach 50, I want to be open about who I am. »
- Elizabeth McNeil
Kristy McNichol comes out as a lesbian; Actress says she wants to 'be open about who I am'
7 January 2012 4:14 PM, PST | Pop2it | See recent Pop2it news »
Kristy McNichol, best know for her roles on the hit comedies "Family" and "Empty Nest," has come out publicly as a lesbian. She revealed the news to People magazine in an effort to help children who are being bullied.
McNichol's publicist Jeff Ballard tells People the one-time actress is "is very sad about kids being bullied. She hopes that coming out can help kids who need support. She would like to help others who feel different."
The 49-year-old McNichol, who twice won an Emmy for her work on "Family," has been with her partner Martie Allen, 49, for 20 years. McNichol says she wants to "be open about who I am."
McNichol has had a quiet life after leaving entertainment in 1998. According to Ballard "She is very happy and healthy and she enjoys living a very private life." »
- editorial@zap2it.com
I Link You Just the Way You Are
7 January 2012 9:20 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Just a heads up. I was pleased that people passed this around twitter after I posted it but Do Not Read The New Yorker review of A Separation before seeing the film. I recently named the movie Best of the Year but one of the greatest things about it, that I was careful not to spoil in my review or any of my subsequent writeups or awards postings is how it keeps defying expectations and throwing more and more complications your way. That New Yorker review, which is meant to be an enticement to see it and is otherwise beautifully written, will significantly damage your viewing pleasure as it gives away several twists and nearly the entire plot. You're welcome. And for shame Anthony Lane! Why do that to readers and potential ticket buyers?
Boy Culture Congratulations to actress Kristy McNichol, who is now out of the closet. That'll mean »
- NATHANIEL R
'80s Sitcom Star Kristy McNichol Comes Out
7 January 2012 7:16 AM, PST | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Yesterday, Kristy McNichol, best known for her roles on the TV shows "Family" and "Empty Nest," joined the ranks of celebrities who have come out of the closet.
People reports that McNichol, who was beloved for playing Buddy Lawrence in the '70s show "Family," for which she won an Emmy, and later Barbara Weston on the "Golden Girls" spin-off "Empty Nest," revealed she is a lesbian because she is "approaching 50" and wants to "be open about who I am."
The former actress, who has lived with partner Martie Allen for almost two decades, says she is also choosing now to come out because she "is very sad about kids being bullied... and she hopes that coming out can help kids who need support," her publicist Jeff Ballard told People, adding, "She would like to help others who feel different."
Many Lgbt stars have stepped up (and out) to speak out against teen bullying, »
- Noah Michelson
Forgotten Star Kristy McNichol 'Outs' Herself To Help Bullied Kids
7 January 2012 6:06 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actress Kristy McNichol has 'come out' as a lesbian in a bid to help kids who are tormented about their sexuality.
The 49-year-old former child star of TV hit Empty Nest and cult film Two Moon Junction dropped off Hollywood's radar in the late 1990s when she retired from acting - but now she's making a brief return to the spotlight to help bullied teens.
Announcing his client has been living with her partner Martie Allen for two decades, McNichol's publicist Jeff Ballard tells People.com, "(She) is sad about kids being bullied. She hopes that coming out can help kids who need support. She would like to help others who feel different."
The Emmy Award-winning former actress has also released a recent photo of herself and Allen on a night out, stating that because she is "approaching 50" she wants to be "open about who I am". »
'80s Sitcom Star Kristy McNichol Comes Out
7 January 2012 6:05 AM, PST | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
Yesterday, Kristy McNichol, best known for her roles on the TV shows "Family" and "Empty Nest," joined the ranks of celebrities who have come out of the closet.
People reports that McNichol, who was beloved for playing Buddy Lawrence in the '70s show "Family," for which she won an Emmy, and later Barbara Weston on the "Golden Girls" spin-off "Empty Nest," revealed she is a lesbian because she is "approaching 50" and wants to "be open about who I am."
The former actress, who has lived with partner Martie Allen for almost two decades, says she is also choosing now to come out because she "is very sad about kids being bullied... and she hopes that coming out can help kids who need support," her publicist Jeff Ballard told People, adding, "She would like to help others who feel different."
Many Lgbt stars have stepped up (and out) to speak out against teen bullying, »
- Noah Michelson
Kristy McNichol comes out
6 January 2012 5:42 PM, PST | AfterEllen.com | See recent AfterEllen.com news »
Raise your hand if you could never hear the dialog in Little Darlings because your gaydar was pinging so loudly when Kristy McNichol was onscreen.
I see those hands. And today, your gaydar has been proven right. In this week's People McNichol acknowledged that she is indeed a lesbian. The actress also released a picture with her partner of more than 20 years, Martie Allen.
If you didn't raise your hand, you're probably a decade younger than those of us high-fiving because we knew it all along. McNichol was one of our favorite mulleted icons on '80s TV, appearing in everything from Family (in which she played Buddy, the younger sister of Meredith Baxter's character) to one of the kids on Empty Nest.
Along the way, she appeared in movies like Little Darlings and Two Moon Junction, which I watched over and over without ever quite knowing why. »
- the linster
Kristy McNichol Gets Her "Happy Ending"
6 January 2012 4:52 PM, PST | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Kristy McNichol is no stranger to People magazine
If you're of a certain age, Kristy McNichol was a part of your childhood. She was everywhere in the 1970s and 1980s. In so many ways, her shows Empty Nest and Family helped redefine the structure of television families. Then she was gone, dropping out of the public eye to concentrate on her health.
Now she's speaking out, and coming out as a lesbian, via her publicist. At age 49, McNichol has been living with her partner Martie Allen for twenty years. Inspired by by the rash of bullying in the news, "She hopes that coming out can help kids who need support. She would like to help others who feel different."
McNichol shared a photograph of her with her partner with People. She spends her time on yoga, tennis, and raising her miniature dachshunds. "She is very happy and healthy. And she »
- lostinmiami
Kristy McNichol Wants to 'Be Open About Who I Am'
6 January 2012 3:20 PM, PST | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Kristy McNichol has been out of the public eye for 20 years. Now she's chosen to come out - to try to help kids who are being bullied. McNichol, 49, who has lived with her partner Martie Allen, also 49, for the past two decades, decided to make a statement about her sexuality and share this photo because she is "approaching 50" and wants to "be open about who I am." She "is very sad about kids being bullied," her publicist Jeff Ballard tells People. "She hopes that coming out can help kids who need support. She would like to help others who feel different. »
- Elizabeth McNeil
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