Francis King obituary | Books

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  9 minutes  |  1838 words  |  Martina Birk

BooksObituaryFrancis King obituaryNovelist, reviewer and drama critic whose fiction was tinged with melancholyIn a literary career noted for its variety Francis King, who has died aged 88, served the British Council in four countries, published more than 30 novels, many semi-autobiographical, across more than six decades, and in a lengthy association with the Sunday Telegraph was a regular fiction reviewer and for 10 years its drama critic. If, commercially, he failed to reach the top rung of the fiction ladder he blamed himself. [Read More]

New baby brightens Tartikoffs lives

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  788 words  |  Larita Shotwell

GOOD MORNING: Brandon Tartikoff’s cup now really runneth over — he and wife Lilly adopted a baby girl, Elizabeth Justine. Brandon says she has also brought new joy into the life of their 11-year-old daughter, Calla, who, you recall, was seriously injured in a Lake Tahoe car crash New Year’s Day 1991. “She’s taken her over as her baby,” smiles Tartikoff. The family will continue to live in New Orleans for another year as Calla continues to make progress. [Read More]

See the List of 150+ Iconic Bravolebrities Attending

 Posted on May 19, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  204 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

UPDATE: Bravo has announced the full schedule of events for BravoCon 2023! For the complete schedule—including Andy Cohen's five special episodes of BravoCon LIVE with Andy Cohen! featuring a first-of-its-kind awards show, The Bravos —visit the official website at Bravocon2023.com. Plus, more celeb attendees have been added to the lineup. Check out every star attending below. ________ Whatever happens in BravoCon, stays in BravoCon. Just ask the more than 150 Bravolebrities set to attend the third annual fan convention. [Read More]

Lisa Robin Kelly -- Rehab Center Killed My Wife ... Claims Husband

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  228 words  |  Aldo Pusey

"That 70s Show" star Lisa Robin Kelly was killed by lousy treatment and an incompetent staff at the rehab center where she was found dead ... according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the late actress' husband. Robert Gilliam is suing Pax House in Altadena, CA claiming Kelly's "treatment and care were improperly administered" ... and that she was neglected for "an unreasonable amount of time" by workers who weren't fit for the job. [Read More]

A NASCAR Legends Hall of Fame Induction

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  204 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Kenny Wallace: A NASCAR Legends Hall of Fame Induction Kenny Wallace: A NASCAR Legend's Hall of Fame Induction The World Of NASCAR Is Abuzz As A Familiar Face Steps Back Into The Spotlight, A Veteran Of The Track, Receives An Honor That Cements His Legacy In The Annals Of Racing History. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR 'NASCAR' NEWSLETTER NOW! Click Here A Long-Awaited Recognition After eight years of retirement, Kenny Wallace, a NASCAR stalwart, has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. [Read More]

Adam and Jackie Titone Sandler attend movie premiere

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  57 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Actor Adam Sandler, 41, and his wife Jackie Titone Sandler, 32, posed for the cameras at the world premiere of his new movie You Don’t Mess with the Zohan at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Wednesday, May 28th in Hollywood, CA. Adam recently announced that The couple is expecting their second child in November.

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Arizona Dranes, Forgotten Mother Of The Gospel Beat

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  790 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Hear The Music 'I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go" Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/159139895/159007551" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> "Bye & Bye We're Going To See The King" Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/159139895/159007615" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> In the 1920s, the sound of music in the black church underwent a revolution. [Read More]

Chris O'Dowd: I was the funny friend of the girls I fancied. It was a comfort | Chris O'Dowd

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1429 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

The ObserverChris O'DowdInterviewChris O'Dowd: ‘I was the funny friend of the girls I fancied. It was a comfort’Stephanie RafanelliIt’s years since Chris O’Dowd played a lovable fool in the IT Crowd. He’s made it big in Hollywood, married, had two kids and – despite appearances – has his feet firmly on the ground. So why is he still everyone’s favourite slacker? Chris O’Dowd ambles into a Shoreditch café to meet me a week before he turns 39. [Read More]

Gwen Stefani's Diet and Exercise Routine Are Totally Doable, According to Her Personal Trainers

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  744 words  |  Martina Birk

The Voice coach Gwen Stefani is an icon to millions of ’90s kids. Her trademark rhinestone bra straps, retro-styled voice, and cherry-red lips made the No Doubt singer Insta-famous with hits like “Don’t Speak,” and “Spiderwebs. However, her diet and exercise routine are that much more impressive. The 50-year-old mother of three is, arguably, the best she’s ever been. Now, Stefani’s personal trainer spills the secrets to achieving a rockin’ bod. [Read More]

John Lennon's Iconic Glasses Were Inspired by the UK's National Health Service and a Film Role

 Posted on May 18, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  600 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Celebrity John Lennon's round glasses are a key part of his image. He started wearing them because of a 1967 movie role and the National Health Service. Published on August 13, 2022 2 min read TL;DR: John Lennon was initially embarrassed to wear glasses.John Lennon started wearing his famous round glasses after a movie role.Julia Lennon, John Lennon’s sister, used his glasses for a fundraising campaign. Later in his life, John Lennon was rarely without a pair of round glasses. [Read More]