John Henson, a puppeteer and the son of legendary Muppets creator Jim Henson, died today of a sudden heart attack. He was 48 years old. The Jim Henson Company confirmed Henson’s death on its Facebook page Saturday via the following statement: It is with great sadness that we confirm that John Henson, son of Jim and Jane Henson and brother to Lisa, Cheryl, Brian and Heather, died at age 48 of a sudden massive heart attack on Friday, February 14, while at home with his daughter. John served as a shareholder and board member of The Jim Henson Company. He leaves two daughters, Katrina (15) and Sydney (10) and his wife Gyongyi. A private service is being planned. Along with serving as a board member/shareholder in the company responsible for The Muppets, Henson also performed as Sweetums the ogre in movies such as Muppet Treasure Island and The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz. We send our condolences to his loved ones. Celebrities We Lost in 2014 Open Slideshow 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed! View As List 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed! 2. James Avery James Avery has passed away. The beloved star of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was 65. 3. Pete Seeger Pete Seeger has passed away. The late singer and activist was 94. 4. Shirley Temple Shirley Temple was a childhood star in the 1930s. She passed away at the age of 85. 5. Phil Everly A photo of the late Phil Everly. He passed away in early 2014. 6. Anna Gordy Gaye Anna Gordy Gaye passed away in early 2014. She was the sister of Berry Gordy and the wife of Marvin Gaye. 7. Eric Lawson Eric Lawson stars here as The Marloboro Man. He died from lung cancer at the age of 72. 8. Roy Garber Roy Garber passed away in January 2014. He was a star on Shipping Wars. 9. Cassandra Lynn Hensley Rest in peace, Cassandra Lynn Hensley. The Playboy Playmate was found dead in January 2014. 10. Darryl Robinson Darryl Robinson of Cooking Channel fame has died. He was just 50. 11. Sid Caesar Sid Caesar has died. He was 91 years old and will be missed. 12. Ralph Waite Ralph Waite is seen here on NCIS. The actor died at the age of 86. 13. John Henson Picture Rest in peace, John Henson. This member of The Muppets family died in early 2014.
Prepare for a return to prison, Netflix viewers. The company has announced that Orange is the New Black Season 2 will be released in its entirety on June 6. This news comes a day after Netflix made all 10 episodes of House of Cards Season 2 available to subscribers. Orange is the New Black Season 2 Promo Orange Is the New Black is based on a memoir by Piper Kerman and chronicles her time behind bars for her role in a drug-smuggling ring. Its incredible cast is led by Taylor Schilling and also include Danielle Brooks, Taryn Manning, Laura Prepon, Jason Biggs and Kate Mulgrew. The series mixes drama with warmth, emotional, surprise and humor as well as any on television and it takes viewers inside a truly unique universe. Watch Orange is the New Black Season 1 online at TV Fanatic to see what all the fuss is about.
Courtship, chivalry and arguably romance are not what they used to be. For better or worse, younger adults and teenagers are changing the way we look at dating. Traditional rules are out the window. In many respects, this can be good, making the process more efficient and rejecting outdated paradigms and expectations. In other respects, the inundation of technology and today’s ” hookup culture ” have made more than a few love lives really confusing and at times uncomfortable. It’s hard out there for a relationship in 2014, and these 17 awkward Valentine’s Day cards reflect the changing times we live in, while providing plenty of LOLs. Click below to scroll through them and feel the Valentine’s Day magic … 17 Awkwardest Valentine’s Day Cards Open Slideshow 1. Modern Love This is what long-term relationships aspire to be like in the age of the iPhone. View As List
The Material Girl came together with the Twerking Queen last night. At a taping for her MTV Unplugged special (airing tonight at 9/8c), Miley Cyrus collaborated on two tracks with Madonna. Sources on the scene confirm the superstars sang Miley’s “We Can’t Stop” together, along with Madonna’s “Don’t Tell Me,” while both artists donned Western-themed outfits and Miley slapped Madge’s rear end on multiple occasions. No surprise there. That’s often how Cyrus rolls. What did Miley think of crooning alongside the most successful female solo singer of all-time? “That was pretty f-cking cool, you guys,” she told the audience. “It sounds super-lame, but as a pop star it’s pretty cool performing with Madonna…Today was one of those days that it was really easy to get out of bed.” Overall, Miley performed 11 songs (including a cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene) in front of over 200 guests, including Scandal stars Guillermo Diaz and Darby Stanchfield in the front row because that ABC drama tapes next door. We’ll post as many Miley Cyrus videos from the special first thing tomorrow morning on THG and we invite readers now to relive some of her top performances: 17 Memorable Miley Cyrus Performances Open Slideshow 1. Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke Blow Up VMAs Miley Cyrus joins Robin Thicke for this rendition of “Blurred Lines.” There is A LOT of Twerking involved. View As List 1. Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke Blow Up VMAs Miley Cyrus joins Robin Thicke for this rendition of “Blurred Lines.” There is A LOT of Twerking involved. 2. Miley Cyrus Twerking at VMAs Miley Cyrus Twerked up a storm at the MTV Video Music Awards. See what we mean in this footage, which includes many stuffed bears. 8. Miley Cyrus “We Can’t Stop” (Today) Miley Cyrus can’t stop, people. She performs this hit here during an appearance on The Today Show. 9. Miley Cyrus – Summertime Sadness Miley Cyrus covers “Summertime Sadness” by Lana Del Rey on BBC Radio One. 10. Miley Cyrus EMA Performance, Joint Smoking Miley Cyrus performs on the European Music Awards in this video. Then, she smokes a joint on stage. 11. Miley Cyrus: Twerking on Santa! Miley Cyrus Twerks on Santa in this video. The performance is taking place in Los Angeles at the Jingle Ball. 12. Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball” (American Music Awards) Miley Cyrus performs “Wrecking Ball” here at the American Music Awards. Alongside a lip-synching cat, of course. 13. Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball” (UK X Factor) Miley Cyrus performs “Wrecking Ball” on UK X Factor in this video. What do you think of her rendition? 14. Miley Cyrus New Year’s Eve Performance Miley Cyrus’ New Year’s Eve performance from December 31, 2013. She sang #getitright and “Wrecking Ball.” 15. Miley Cyrus: Twerking at D.C. Jingle Ball Miley Cyrus went all out for Jingle Ball in D.C. Check out her holiday-themed outfit here! 16. Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball” (Hot 99.5 Jingle Ball) Miley Cyrus performs “Wrecking Ball” here in Washington D.C. Check out the performance. 17. Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball” (Z100 Jingle Ball) Miley Cyrus performs “Wrecking Ball” here at Madison Square Garden. Sit back and enjoy now!
Rihanna and Drake have been seen together again lately, sparking a new round of rumors that the one-time couple could be a couple in the making. Or they could just be “filling each other’s needs” as a source close to the music stars put it. Either way … there’s most likely a lot of sex being had here. “Whatever happens between them, happens,” the insider dished, profoundly. “They’re doing what they do on the low, and they like to keep it that way. They fill each other’s needs when they can, and that’s how they’re choosing to roll.” Sounds like something you’d see if you watch Love & Hip Hop . Rihanna and Drake love seeing each other, the source says, but attempting to settle down and have a “committed” relationship isn’t in the cards … now. At this hectic moment in their careers, it’s just not right. “They are both busy promoting this and that and working on their music, so there’s really no time to cultivate a relationship like that,” the source adds. ”When Drake’s ready be totally committed, he’s going to want at least six months off the bat just being alone with her so they can lay down some foundation.” “Right now, they both don’t have that kind of time .” Probably for the best, too, as Rihanna’s still healing after her bitter break-up from Chris Brown , and likely isn’t trying to rush into another serious courtship. “Rihanna’s been hurt badly,” the source dished. “She isn’t about to set herself up for something that’s just okay. For she and Drake to be together, like for real for real, that’s going to take time.” Rihanna and Drake: Do you like them together? Yes! They’re so hot together! Yes. Anyone but Chris. No. Chrianna forever! No, just not a fan. View Poll » Rihanna and Drake Back Together Rihanna and Drake
The 71st annual Golden Globes aired live from the Beverly Hills Hotel this week, with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler killing it with their monologue and major awards being handed out in the world of television and movies. Overall, it was a good night to Break Bad and also to put on an American Hustle. Scroll down for a complete list of winners… Jennifer Lawrence Wins a Golden Globe Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Golden Globes Monologue Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Comedy Or Musical Christian Bale, American Hustle Bruce Dern, Nebraska Leonardo DiCaprio, The Wolf of Wall Street — WINNER Oscar Isaac, Inside Llewyn Davis Joaquin Phoenix, Her Best Television Series — Comedy Or Musical The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine — WINNER Girls Modern Family Parks and Recreation Best Director — Motion Picture Alfonso Cuarón, Gravity — WINNER Paul Greengrass, Captain Phillips Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave Alexander Payne, Nebraska David O. Russell, American Hustle Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series — Comedy Or Musical Zooey Deschanel, New Girl Lena Dunham, Girls Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep Amy Poehler, Parks And Recreation — WINNER Best Animated Film The Croods Despicable Me 2 Frozen — WINNER Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Matt Damon, Behind The Candelabra Michael Douglas, Behind The Candelabra — WINNER Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dancing on the Edge Idris Elba, Luther Al Pacino, Phil Spector Best Foreign Language Film Blue is the Warmest Color The Great Beauty — WINNER The Hunt The Past The Wind Rises Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series — Comedy Or Musical Jason Bateman, Arrested Development Don Cheadle, House of Lies Michael J. Fox, The Michael J. Fox Show Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory Andy Samberg, Brooklyn Nine-Nine — WINNER Best Screenplay — Motion Picture 12 Years a Slave, John Ridley American Hustle, Eric Singer, David O. Russell Her, Spike Jonze — WINNER Nebraska, Bob Nelson Philomena, Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Barkhad Abdi, Captain Phillips Daniel Brühl, Rush Bradley Cooper, American Hustle Michael Fassbender, 12 Years a Slave Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club — WINNER Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series — Drama Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black Taylor Schilling, Orange is the New Black Kerry Washington, Scandal Robin Wright, House of Cards — WINNER Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Comedy Or Musical Amy Adams, American Hustle — WINNER Julie Delpy, Before Midnight Greta Gerwig, Frances Ha Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Enough Said Meryl Streep, August: Osage County Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Josh Charles, The Good Wife Rob Lowe, Behind the Candelabra Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad Corey Stoll, House of Cards Jon Voight, Ray Donovan — WINNER Best Original Song — Motion Picture “Atlas,” Catching Fire “Let It Go,” Frozen “Ordinary Love,” Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom — WINNER “Please, Mr. Kennedy,” Inside Llewyn Davis “Sweeter Than Fiction,” One Chance Best Original Score — Motion Picture All is Lost, Alex Ebert — WINNER Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Alex Heffes 12 Years a Slave, Hans Zimmer The Book Thief, John Williams Gravity, Steven Price Best Television Series — Drama Breaking Bad — WINNER Downton Abbey The Good Wife House of Cards Masters of Sex Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series — Drama Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad — WINNER Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan Michael Sheen, Masters of Sex Kevin Spacey, House of Cards James Spader, The Blacklist Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television Helena Bonham Carter, Burton and Taylor Rebecca Ferguson, The White Queen Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Coven Helen Mirren, Phil Spector Elisabeth Moss, Top of the Lake — WINNER Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television American Horror Story: Coven Behind The Candelabra — WINNER Dancing on the Edge Top of the Lake The White Queen Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Jacqueline Bisset, Dancing on the Edge — WINNER Janet McTeer, The White Queen Hayden Panettiere, Nashville Monica Potter, Parenthood Sofia Vergara, Modern Family Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Sally Hawkins, Blue Jasmine Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle — WINNER Lupita Nyong’o, 12 Years a Slave Julia Roberts, August: Osage County June Squibb, Nebraska Best Motion Picture — Comedy Or Musical American Hustle — WINNER Her Inside Llewyn Davis Nebraska The Wolf of Wall Street Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine — WINNER Sandra Bullock, Gravity Judi Dench, Philomena Emma Thompson, Saving Mr. Banks Kate Winslet, Labor Day Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave Idris Elba, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Tom Hanks, Captain Phillips Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club — WINNER Robert Redford, All Is Lost Best Motion Picture — Drama 12 Years a Slave — WINNER Captain Phillips Gravity Philomena Rush
Katy Perry has used sex appeal to her advantage, but it’s one of many tools in her arsenal, while other stars seem to be getting naked almost by default. So she tells NPR, admitting that these days, “I do see myself becoming this, whatever, inspiration out of default right now, ’cause it’s such a strange world.” Katy Perry Rips Naked Pop Stars “Like females in pop … everybody’s getting naked. I mean, I’ve been naked before but I don’t feel like I have to get naked to be noticed. It’s interesting to see.” That it is. Asked if she was calling out any singer in particular – Miley Cyrus , Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Rihanna come to mind – she insists she’s not. “I’m talking about all of them. I mean, it’s like everybody’s so naked,” she said. “It’s, like, put it away. We all know that you’ve got it . I got it too. I’ve taken it off for … I’ve taken it out here and there. And I’m not necessarily judging.” “I’m just saying sometimes it’s nice to play that card but also it’s nice to play other cards. I know I have that sexy card in my deck but I don’t always have to use that card.” Exercising restraint? Talk about a novel concept. Perry has indeed appeared comparatively more conservative as of late as her peers such as Miley, Gaga, Rihanna and Britney go increasingly wild. Her inspirational, massive hit song “Roar” and accompanying music video definitely seem all the more tame given the pop star competition these days. Some examples of what she’s talking about … Rihanna “Pour It Up” Music Video Review Miley Cyrus Takes Wrecking Ball to Her Career Britney Spears – Work Bitch (Music Video) Lady Gaga Goes on Twitter Tirade Do you agree with Katy’s point regarding her peers and their propensity for getting naked? And is she actually practicing what she’s preaching these days?
I have a feeling that if Amanda Cerny plays her cards right, she’s going to be very popular soon… with my help of course! So far she is on the right track by acknowledging me on Twitter. However, to really get in my good books we need to start tweeting sweet nothings and follow each other. I feel that there is a chemistry between us, she just doesn’t know it yet.
Breaking Bad took viewers to New Hampshire this week – and it also showcased a new side to Walter White. He’s emaciated, he’s no longer in control and, for the first time in ages, he’s simply… defeated. Breaking Bad Rundown: “Granite State” Yes, in the wake of the craziest episode ever, AMC aired one of the quietest, as fans spent a lot of time with a Walter White we hardly recognized. The pork pie hat? Nothing but wall decoration. The money meant to represent his one-time fortune? Used as a bribe for mere companionship. The bald head? The menacing goatee? Gone and gone. Walt is far past the point of redemption – a point driven home in heartbreaking style when we witnessed Andrea being executed, the latest victim in Heisenberg’s wake – but this episode’s story and Bryan Cranston’s acting still made you feel something for the man who truly duped himself into believing he’s been acting this whole time in the best interests of his family. That same family which is now broke and which now just wants him to die. If last week’s knife fight kept viewers on the edge of their seats, this week’s phone call between father and son tied our stomach in knots. It was gripping and emotional and heartbreaking and seemingly enough to inspire Walt to turn himself in. That is, until Gretchen and Elliott showed up on Charlie Rose and toyed with Walt’s ego once again. If you don’t want to make The Incredible Hulk angry, you don’t want to make The Incredible Meth Maker a sidenote. He’s The One Who Knocks, not The One You Casually Dismiss as Unimportant to Your Million-Dollar Company. And now he’s The One With a Machine Gun and Ricin. The former to rescue Jesse and the latter for himself? Is that how this tale will end? We’ll find out on next Sunday’s finale. But you tell us: Is that how you want Breaking Bad to conclude? Do you want Walter White to die? Yes, he clearly deserves to No, he should live happily ever after Only if Jesse kills him View Poll » Breaking Bad Series Finale Promo
Breaking Bad took viewers to New Hampshire this week – and it also showcased a new side to Walter White. He’s emaciated, he’s no longer in control and, for the first time in ages, he’s simply… defeated. Breaking Bad Rundown: “Granite State” Yes, in the wake of the craziest episode ever, AMC aired one of the quietest, as fans spent a lot of time with a Walter White we hardly recognized. The pork pie hat? Nothing but wall decoration. The money meant to represent his one-time fortune? Used as a bribe for mere companionship. The bald head? The menacing goatee? Gone and gone. Walt is far past the point of redemption – a point driven home in heartbreaking style when we witnessed Andrea being executed, the latest victim in Heisenberg’s wake – but this episode’s story and Bryan Cranston’s acting still made you feel something for the man who truly duped himself into believing he’s been acting this whole time in the best interests of his family. That same family which is now broke and which now just wants him to die. If last week’s knife fight kept viewers on the edge of their seats, this week’s phone call between father and son tied our stomach in knots. It was gripping and emotional and heartbreaking and seemingly enough to inspire Walt to turn himself in. That is, until Gretchen and Elliott showed up on Charlie Rose and toyed with Walt’s ego once again. If you don’t want to make The Incredible Hulk angry, you don’t want to make The Incredible Meth Maker a sidenote. He’s The One Who Knocks, not The One You Casually Dismiss as Unimportant to Your Million-Dollar Company. And now he’s The One With a Machine Gun and Ricin. The former to rescue Jesse and the latter for himself? Is that how this tale will end? We’ll find out on next Sunday’s finale. But you tell us: Is that how you want Breaking Bad to conclude? Do you want Walter White to die? Yes, he clearly deserves to No, he should live happily ever after Only if Jesse kills him View Poll » Breaking Bad Series Finale Promo
