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Tuesday, 7 April 2015
Naomi Watts: Nicole Kidman helped save me
'House of 1000 Corpses' actor Tom Towles dies at 71
Tom Towles, the mustached character actor who popped up in several Rob Zombie's movies, has died. He was 71.Towles' spokeswoman Tammy Dupal said in a statement Monday that the actor who appeared in "House of 1000 Corpses" and "The...
Paul Casserly: Paul Henry - portrait of a breakfast show
The PR puff has been thorough. Yes, yes, Paul Henry will be everywhere, it's a revolution, a new bold thingymajiggery, it's the internet, it's social media, Tinder, Grinder, Twitter, Trade & Exchange, etc. Whatever. In reality Henry's...
Monday, 6 April 2015
Dermatologist Fredric Brandt found dead at Miami home
MIAMI (AP) " Pioneering dermatologist Dr. Fredric Brandt, an early proponent of Botox who was also an author, radio host and frequent television talk show guest, has died. He was 65.Miami police spokeswoman Frederica Burden said...
Viacom announces layoffs, $785M in expenses
NEW YORK (AP) " Media giant Viacom Inc. on Monday announced a round of layoffs and restructuring that will result in it booking $785 million in special expenses in its recently ended quarter.A Viacom spokesman declined to say how...
Classical review: Brodsky Quartet, Auckland Town Hall
Last week, Daniel Rowland of the Brodsky Quartet described Schubert's Quartettsatz to me in terms of an Overture; and it was the perfect opener for the final concert of the group's New Zealand tour.Many still wonder why this nine-minute...
Smalto, designer to presidents and athletes, dies at 87
PARIS (AP) " Francesco Smalto, an Italian-born designer who fashioned clothes for world leaders and football champions, has died at age 87.The Smalto fashion house announced his death in a statement Monday, praising his ability...
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer 'acted like a diva' at book signing
Octavia Spencer shocked and angered hundreds of fans at a recent book signing, acting like an "ungrateful b****," say eyewitnesses who were so incensed with the actress's behavior they stormed out and demanded refunds.The 44-year-old...
Review: Waters' sophomore album, 'What's Real,' is real good
Waters, "What's Real" (Vagrant Records)Former Port O'Brien frontman Van Pierszalowski left the alt-rock outfit in 2011 and promptly formed Waters, hoping to gel with a fresh band and begin anew. They came out strong with "Out in...
Mixed early reviews for Paul Henry's new show
It kicked off with much fanfare this morning, but reviews have been mixed for Paul Henry's new show. The controversial host is fronting The Paul Henry Show on TV3, with Hilary Barry reading news, Jim Keyes front sport and Perlina...
Netflix acquires Ricky Gervais movie for 2016
NEW YORK (AP) " Netflix has acquired a feature film written and directed by Ricky Gervais to debut next year, adding to the streaming service's growing roster of original films.The deal was announced Monday. In the satirical comedy,...
Music Review: Brian Wilson is back with evocative album
Brian Wilson, "No Pier Pressure" (Capitol)Brian Wilson's "No Pier Pressure" offers ample reason to celebrate the extended solo career that has followed his Beach Boys' journey.His 11th solo studio offering opens with "This Beautiful...
Village dislikes Lucille Ball statue, wants a makeover
CELORON, New York (AP) " They may have loved "I Love Lucy" but many in Lucille Ball's western New York hometown have no affection for her life-size statue in a local park.Since the bronze sculpture was unveiled in 2009 in Lucille...
'Dancing With the Stars' to hit the road this summer
NEW YORK (AP) " "Dancing With the Stars" fans will have an opportunity to see some of the show's pros freestyle, jive and pasodoble as the show hits the road again this summer.The long-running ABC competition show, which pairs celebrities...
Prominent skin doctor Brandt found dead at Miami home
MIAMI (AP) " Pioneering dermatologist Dr. Fredric Brandt, an early proponent of Botox who was also an author, radio host and frequent television guest, has died. He was 65.Miami police spokeswoman Frederica Burden said Monday officers...
ABC's Sawyer to interview Bruce Jenner
NEW YORK (AP) " ABC says that Diane Sawyer will conduct a two-hour interview with Bruce Jenner that will air on Friday, April 24.ABC says the former Olympic champion and patriarch of the Kardashian television clan will give a "far-ranging...
‘His and hers’ luxury homes go for £13million
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