Showing posts with label RIP. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RIP. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Leslie Neilson 1926-2010



While we were away, onr of the most funny and beloved actors of our generation passed away.

Actor Leslie Neilson died Sunday at age 84 due to complications from pneumonia. His legacy will live on in the classic "Police Squad" and "Airplane" series, as well as many other projects.

"Surely, you can't be serious?" "I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Murder Of Hollywood Publicist Ronnie Chasen Still Under Investigation

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 11:  Jess Anderson, Freida Pinto, Ronni Chasen and Dev Patel attend the Fox Searchlight Pictures Golden Globe Party at Craft on January 11, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images)

Well known Hollywood Publicist, Ronnie Chasen, was shot 5 times early Tuesday morning as she was driving in Beverly Hills. She continued to drive her Mercedes until she ultimately crashed, and was later pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

The police are continuing their investigation, but so far there are very fuw details about any suspects or motive for the execution style murder.

Comprehensive video is below:



Monday, November 1, 2010

National Enquirer Filing For Bankruptcy


American Media, The publisher for "The National Enquirer" and "The Star" (among other publications) has announced it will be filing for bankruptcy protection in the next few weeks.

The company said operations will not be affected while the company undergoes the debt reorganization.

Things havent been looking too good for any type of news publication ever since  the instant information age hit the internet! Why would you pay for a printout of something that you have already read about or seen on the web last week??


Friday, October 29, 2010

Howard K. Stern Guilty In Anna Nicole Smith Drug Case

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Howard K. Stern talks to reporters as he leaves the courthouse after he was found guilty on some of his charges on October 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Jurors have reached verdicts concerning Howard K. Stern, Sandeep Kapoor and Khristine Eroshevich in the trial of the late Anna Nicole Smith's longtime companion and two doctors, who are accused of funneling prescription drugs to the reality TV star. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Howard K. Stern, Former lawyer / manager / friend / boyfriend to the late Anna Nicole Smith, was found guilty yesterday for giving false names and acting by fraud to obtain prescriptions while acquiring drugs for the former star. The doctor who prescribed the drugs was acquitted on all charges.

Sterm could face jail time for the conviction at a sentencing hearing in the future.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Michael Jackson Tops List Of Dead Celebrity Earners

A Kashmiri protester, wearing a Michael Jackson t-shirt, holds a stone during an anti-India protest in Srinagar October 15, 2010. At least 110 people have been killed since June, mostly by police bullets. The protests are the biggest since an armed revolt against Indian rule broke out in Kashmir in 1989. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERD KASHMIR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)

He's still the king... Michael Jackson has surpassed Elvis on the Forbes annual list of top earning celebrities who have died.

In the year since Jackson died, he has earned $275 million in profit from music and merchandising, and the documentary "This Is It" earned an additional $250 Million in profit.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Penthouse Publisher Bob Guccione Passes Away at 79

Bob Guccione, Famed publisher of "Penthouse" magazine, passed away yesterday at the age of 79 after suffering from cancer.

In 1982 Guccione was named to the Forbes 400 ranking of wealthiest people, with an estimated net worth of $400 Million, but reportedly lost everything as the adult industry changed from print to other media.

He was married 4 times, and he is survived by his current wife and 5 children

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Tom Bosley Passes Away

TOM BOSLEY (Oct. 1, 1927 - Oct. 19, 2010), was an American actor, best known for his starring and supporting roles on the television shows Happy Days, Murder, She Wrote, and Father Dowling Mysteries. His breakthrough stage role was as New York mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in the long-running Broadway musical 'Fiorello!' in 1959, for which he won a Tony Award. PICTURED: Apr 21, 2010 - Westwood, California, USA - Actor TOM BOSLEY arriving to 'The Back-Up Plan' Los Angeles Premiere held at the Village Theatre. © Red Carpet Pictures

Actor Tom Bosley, known for many roles including "Mr. Cunningham" on "Happy Days" has passed away after battling lung cancer.

We, along with many others, will always hold him in high regard.

He was 83.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Weekend Roundup - "June Cleaver" Barbara Billingsley Passes Away

Actress Barbara Billingsley, one of the stars of the television show Leave It To Beaver, poses as she arrives at the first annual TV Land Awards in Hollywood, California, in this March 2, 2003 file photo. Billingsley, who played the quintessential suburban American mom on the 1950s television comedy, died on October 16, 2010 at age 94. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT PROFILE OBITUARY HEADSHOT)

Barbara Billingsley, who played June Cleaver in "Leave it to Beaver" in the late 1950's to the early 1960's passed away on Saturday.

She was 94.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Gilbert Gottfried Is STILL A Relentless Douche

CULVER CITY, CA - AUGUST 01: Comedian Gilbert Gottfried speaks onstage at the Comedy Central Roast Of David Hasselhoff held at Sony Pictures Studios on August 1, 2010 in Culver City, California. The''Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff' will air on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Even after taking a ton of heat for this mess last week following the death of Greg Giraldo, Gilbert Gottfried decided to hit up his Twitter account once again over the weekend for this lovely memorial to his friend:

"Good news! Greg Giraldo's loved ones are clearing out his apartment. They'll be sending me a set of towels with the initials "GG"!!!!"

Damn dude... You have issues...

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Gilbert Gottfried Is A Relentless Douche

CULVER CITY, CA - AUGUST 01: Comedian Gilbert Gottfried speaks onstage at the Comedy Central Roast Of David Hasselhoff held at Sony Pictures Studios on August 1, 2010 in Culver City, California. The''Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff' will air on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Keeping in line with never holding back about anything, Shortly after news broke last night of comedian Greg Giraldo's passing, His "friend" and fellow RoastMaster Gilbert Gottfried turned to his Twitter account and posted these words of wisdom: "If Greg Giraldo is creamated, will that be the "Gerg Giraldo Roast?""

Wow Gilbert, take no prisoners....

Tony Curtis Dead At 85

Sept. 30, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - L6073 1993.TONY CURTIS. 1993.TONYCURTISRETRO. © Red Carpet Pictures

Legendary actor Tony Curtis died Wednesday at his Las Vegas home. He had previously suffered from suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

He was 85.


Greg Giraldo Dies From Prescription Drug Overdose

CULVER CITY, CA - AUGUST 01: Comedian Greg Giraldo speaks onstage at the Comedy Central Roast Of David Hasselhoff held at Sony Pictures Studios on August 1, 2010 in Culver City, California. The''Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff' will air on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Last Comic Standing judge and RoastMaster Greg Giraldo has died following a prescription drug overdose over the weekend in New Jersey. Greg was 44, and known for his perdormances on some of the most memorable Comedy Central roasts, including the infamous Bob Saget roast.