NOT a happy day. Tom Bosley, Richie Cunningham’s lovable father on the hit ’70sand ’80s TV show Happy Days, died Today in Palm Springs of a staph infection, TMZ reports. He turned 83 on Oct 1st. . Happy Days co-star Henry Winkler was deeply saddened by the news, telling an L.A. morning news radio show, “I’m in shock, I really am. I spoke to him just a few weeks ago, and he seemed to be getting his strength back.”
Bosley is survived by his second wife, Patricia Carr, and daughter, Amy. His death follows the passing of another iconic TV parent, Leave It to Beaver mom Barbara Billingsley, who died over the weekend.
Kanye West‘s upcoming My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album art is too spicy for retail stores, reports Kanye himself via Twitter: “Yoooo they banned my album cover!!!!!” he Tweeted. “Banned in the USA!!!”
The artwork is very small, but features West as a nude, fanged-being with a green bottle in hand while a Caucasian winged-humanoid with wings and a polka-dotted tail straddles him.
Kanye’s Twitter rant continued, “They don’t want me chilling on the couch with my phoenix! So Nirvana can have a naked human being on they [sic] cover but I can’t have a PAINTING of a monster with no arms and a polka dot tail and wings.”
George Condo, the artist behind Kanye’s Power music video, created the new album cover.
Truth be told, the album cover is not really banned despite Kanye’s Twitter rants.
Popeater.com reports that Kanye’s record label (Universal Music Group’s Island Def Jam) instead “strongly urged” Kanye not to use the artwork, but was ultimately told that “if he wanted to do it, the label would stand behind him.”
But after discussions about his album possibly not being showcased at places like Walmart, Best Buy and Target due to the graphic artwork, it was Kanye who reconsidered.
“In all honesty … I really don’t be thinking about Wal-Mart when I make my music or album covers.” Kanye wrote. He continued, “I wanna sell albums but not at the expense of my true creativity.”
Anne Hathaway, the Oscar-nominated star, can finally laugh at her past life with ex-boyfriend Raffaello Follieri. If that name sounds familiar it’s because that is the guys Hathaway dated for four years…that is until he was convicted of defrauding investors out of millions of dollars.
Hathaway has moved on and looks spectacularly glamorous on November’s cover of Vogue. Here is a look at what she told the mag:
On what would be a relationship deal breaker: She said laughingly: “Uh … fraud?” But all jokes aside, the actress says she’s learned “to be more wary” when forming new relationships.”I’ve always believed in people’s capacity for goodness. I still believe that people are good. What I’m not so trusting about anymore is their relationship to their own goodness.”
On her super fancy photo shoot: “It was true glamour…Not just the clothes and the jewels but that feeling that glamour can produce in you, which is like a dream.” On trying to be more fashion forward: “I’ve been slowly trying to build a wardrobe as opposed to rushing out and buying everything in sight. You can’t force the process.”
On filming the graphic sex scenes for Love and Other Drugs: “I was a wreck from start to finish. I think I cried every single day. I had to lean so much more heavily on everyone around me than I’m used to. I’m used to pulling my own weight. But I totally fell apart.”
Fan favorite, Lauren Conrad is on top of the world! She has a brand new show coming out on MTV and now she is gracing the new cover of Women’s Health magazine where she talks about life after The Hills. Here are some excerpts from the interview:
On Life After The Hills:“A lot of the craziness is over. It’s the calm after the storm.”
On upcoming projects:
“Right now, I’m working on putting together my next book series; working on the Kohl’s line…which has taken up a lot of time and has been really, really fun to do.” Continue reading →
As part of the 3rd Annual Bel Air Film Festival which runs through October 19, 2010, there is a special Filmmaker Panel and Lounge being held tonight Saturday, October 16, 7:30 pm at the James Bridge Theater at UCLA.
The panel, “Breaking Through & Being Heard In Hollywood,” will bring together some of Hollywood’s foremost film producers, financiers, directors, screenwriters and entertainment attorneys in an informative session on filmmaking.
With tens of thousands of people trying to break into the entertainment industry with screenplays, short films, YouTube videos, and talent showcases, this panel discussion (which will close with a question and answer session), will be indispensable to those trying to figure out the best way to get their work noticed and rise above the pabulum.
Topics will include finding representation, project financing, networking, feature film publicity, producing on a budget, and film distribution. The panel will be moderated by entertainment attorney Mitra Ahouraian, who adds, “The panelists with all their years of experience and success will truly be able to dispense practical, need to know insights that you really can’t learn from any book or website. This event is about acknowledging the difficulty of not just breaking into Hollywood but achieving and maintaining success. Our panelists this year are unique in that they want to share their knowledge and insight in recognition of their journey to the top.” Panelists Include: Palak Patel, Bianca Bezdek, Mills Goodloe, Salaam Remi, Hal Sadoff, Michael Becker.
Best of all: Mention “CelebMagnet” at the door, and you will get in for free!
Last night marked the opening night of the 3rd Annual Bel Air Film Festival which runs through October 19, 2010.
The Bel Air Film Festival is a blossoming showcase for films from around the world, including many world premieres. Movie screenings will be held at the UCLA James Bridges Theater where 58 films will be presented including 35 world premieres and 12 Los Angeles premieres.
The opening ceremonies were marked by presentation of four awards: Brian Austin Green (Best Actor), Kathy Najimy (Best Actress), Mark Rydell (Legendary Filmmaker Award) and Salaam Remi (Best Music in Film).
Here is a video of Brian Austin Green accepting his Best Actor award. He starts by referring to a 10-minute reel of his on screen achievements which was shown just before the award presentation:
Here is some of the interview with Brian Austin Green before the opening ceremonies:
Here is Kathy Najimy acceptng her award:
The opening night ceremony also showed a screening of Walk a Mile in My Pradas, a film by the festival’s headline sponsor Dream It Productions.
Cast of Walk A Mile In My Pradas
This “Work in Progress” feature film starring Nathaniel Marston, Tom Arnold, and Tom Archdeacon, tells a timely story about relevant issues such as Prop 8 and gay rights. The film offers messages of tolerance and acceptance, in a light and heart warming, comedic fashion and marks director Joey Sylvester’s feature debut.
The screening also presented my favorite of the night, the Los Angeles Premiere of the short film Turning Japanese, starring Brian Austin Green. Turning Japanese tells the story of a couple struggling with their finances that stumble upon an unknowing sleepwalker and exploit her nightly episodes by selling tickets. Brian Austin Green is well known from his role on the hit TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 as well as his performances in the sitcom Freddie, the films Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Domino and recurring roles on the TV series Smallville and Desperate Housewives.
Kathy Najimy introduced the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary The Last Elephants in Thailand and brought attention to a cause she personally supports: the fight to save the dwindling population of elephants in Thailand and expose the abuse of elephants in amusement parks and the way elephants are forced to paint. Named Ms. Magazine’s “Woman of the Year” in 2005 and known as the voice of Peggy Hill on 14 seasons of the animated series King of the Hill, she is also easily recognized for her roles in the films Sister Act I and Sister Act II, the animated film Wall-E and over 20 feature films including Hocus Pocus,Rat Race and The Wedding Planner. An active philanthropist, she has been recognized frequently for over 20 years of charitable efforts.
Mark Rydell (Middle) with Stuart Acher (R) and Eric Goldfarb
Mark Rydell received the Legendary Filmmaker Award, presented by Katharine Kramer. Rydell’s credits include: The Rose, On Golden Pond, and The River. In accepting his award, Rydell said, “I’d have a terrific life as an actor, director and hopefully, as an artist. I’d like to be remembered as an artist.”
Salaam Remi
Salaam Remi was recognized by BAFF for Best Music in Film. He has produced for Nas, The Fugees, Amy Winehouse, Alicia Keys and Ricky Martin among others and is responsible for the sounds of Sex and the City and Rush Hour 3. A favorite of directors Brett Ratner and Michael Patrick King, Remi is one of the most sought after producers in Hollywood. He recently finished scoring an upcoming documentary on Mike Tyson.
Nathaniel Marston and Kristen Lea
Nathaniel Marston
Christina Collard (L-Actress, Emcee) , Manijeh Ahouraian (Bel-Air resident), Mitra Ahouraian (BAFF Board, Entertainment attorney)
If you missed either the WEST COAST or the EAST COAST live broadcasts of 30 Rock last night, no worries! I have them both here for you BELOW!
But first, what does it take to put on a live prime time show? Get a raw look at the cast preparing for last night’s LIVE episodes of 30 Rock. Then, watch both the East and the West coast episodes here!
