Happy 20th Deathday, Lee Van Cleef!
Lee Van Cleef, the nine-fingered master of the sidelong Western sneer, died 20 years ago today.Had he lived, he’d be 84 years old now.
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Playbill: Today in Theatre History
Playwright, actor and songwriter Noel Coward was born 110 years ago today. Coward made his debut on Broadway in 1925, appearing in his own play The Vortex. You can learn more at this Playbill feature, Today in Theatre History.
Where’s Buzz Aldrin? With the White House Gate Crashers!
Buzz Aldin gets around, as we pointed out last month.So naturally he turned up with in a shapshot with everyone’s favorite photo pals, Michaele Salahi and her husband Tareq.
Heather Graham Spotted in London Without Carrot Top – PHOTOS
And thank heavens.Last week we saluted her appearance at the DVD release party for The Hangover, where she was joined for a frightening moment by comedian Carrot Top.This week she’s in London for the launch of the new Sherlock Holmes feature. She doesn’t appear to be jet-lagged. Heather Graham photos follow.
You Will Pay $14.50 to See One of These Six People in the Year 2013
Memorize these names: Lauren Ash, Shelly Gossman, Anthony LeBlanc, Brad Morris, Andy St. Clair and Emily Wilson.In the year 2013 you’ll fork over $14.50 for a ticket to see one of them in a goofy 18-34 demographic comedy. Or you’ll watch two of them launch a catch-phrase on Saturday Night Live.
Moving Van Pulls Up to Tiger’s Mansion
The NY Daily News, your dependable leader in Tiger Woods gossip.
Oral Roberts is Dead
Christian evangelist and television star Oral Roberts has died at the age of 91.According to this report, he was admitted to the hospital over the weekend, after taking a fall at his home.
‘Steely Dan at its Very Best’
Dang it, I can’t believe I missed this year’s Steely Dan tour.Come to Cincinnati next time, boys.
Rober Ebert Loves ‘Avatar’
Roger Ebert’s weekend review was a full-on rave for James Cameron’s new film.Once again, [Cameron] has silenced the doubters by simply delivering an extraordinary film. There is still at least one man in Hollywood who knows how to spend $250 million, or was it $300 million, wisely.It takes a hell of a lot of nerve for a man to stand up at the Oscarcast and proclaim himself King of the World. James Cameron just got re-elected.
William Shatner Sings in Esperanto!
Well, he didn’t sing.