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John Hostetter Dies; Murphy Brown Actor Was 69

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

John Hostetter – a character actor best known for his time on the popular long-running sitcom Murphy Brown – has passed away at the age of 69. Hostetter’s family says he had been battling cancer for several years. In 60 episodes of Murphy Brown , Hostetter played John, the levelheaded stage manager of the fictional show-within-a-show, FYI. He racked up dozens of other and television credits over the years, including parts on  NYPD Blue , MacGyver , L.A. Law , ER , Family Ties , and G.I. Joe . His film credits include  Into the Night , Heartbreak Ridge , Beverly Hills Cop II , No Way Out and Leonard Part 6 , opposite Bill Cosby. Hostetter is also well-known to Muppets fans for his role in the cult favorite DVD Kermit’s Swampland . The Brooklyn native, who grew up in Hanover, Maryland, got his start on the stage. Hostetter reportedly wowed audiences in a 1971 production of Waiting For Godot , in which he co-starred with a young Christopher Reeve. But it wasn’t until 1988 that Hostetter rose to national prominence after being cast on Brown – one of the most popular and acclaimed sitcoms of its time. The show won’t be found in many syndicated markets these days, as its topical, political humor made it very much a product of its era. During its ten-season run on CBS, however, the series was regarded as a ground-breaking television achievement. A sitcom that skewered, with equal aplomb, the worlds of Washington and TV news, Brown helped paved the way for politically-charged scripted series, as well as left-leaning late night shows like The Daily Show and The Colbert Report . It’s difficult to overstate the show’s influence, and while he was never a principal cast member, Hostetter was a favorite amongst fans. While Brown ‘s political commentary helped it win over critics, the purely comedic scenes, of the variety that so often featured Hostetter, were essential to making a commercial hit. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Passed Away in 2016: Gone, But Not Forgotten Social media tributes from fans and colleagues alike began pouring in on social media shortly after news of Hostetter’s death went public. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Del Hostetter. Our thoughts go out to the actor’s family during this difficult time.

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Burning Man: Desert, Heat, Celebrities And Models Wearing Close To Nothing

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Burning Man: Desert, Heat, Celebrities And Models Wearing Close To Nothing

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Stars Who Welcomed Babies in 2016: Happy LABOR Day!

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

CONGRATULATIONS ALL AROUND! The following well-known names all became mothers or fathers at some point in 2016… 1. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend It was a girl for Chrissy Teigen and John Legend in the spring of 2016. Hooray! 2. Candice Accola Candice Accola was given an extra special reason to smile in early 2016: the lovely actress gave birth to a girl! 3. Tyra Banks Thanks to a surrogate, Tyra Banks became a first-time mother in early 2016. We send her and her little boy all of our best wishes. 4. Louis Tomlinson AWWW! SO CUTE! Louis Tomlinson gives us our first look here at his son, Freddie. He has his dad’s good looks! 5. Jana Kramer Congrats, Jana Kramer! The actress welcomed a daughter named Jolie into the world in January. 6. Heather Morris Way to go, Heather Morris! The former Glee star welcomed her second son into the world in February. View Slideshow

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Kelly Clarkson Looks Back on American Idol: It Was Amazing!

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Kelly Clarkson has had a wonderful career that has spanned over fourteen years.  Clarkson won the first season of American Idol back in 2002. It’s crazy to think that she’s still as relevant as today as she was back then.  Her career has continued to flourish, but Idol did not.  The singing competition finally concluded earlier this year after 15 seasons. That’s a great run for any series.  You’d think singing competitions would be a bit long in the tooth by now, but NBC continues to find success with two cycles of The Voice every year.  Granted, there always seems to be some sort of rift with the judges on the show, but it drums up good ratings.  Clarkson has enjoyed a lot of success throughout her career. She’s the first artist from the show to achieve 100 Billboard number 1 hit singles.  Yes, that means the star has topped the chart at least 100 times.  That’s not an easy task for anyone, so she deserves a lot of recognition for that.  That said, Kelly is not about to forget where she came from. She knows American Idol gave her the career she has today.  Joining singing competitions was the best way to get noticed in 2002. There was no Youtube for artists to go viral back in those days.  Kelly took to Twitter to express her gratitude to the once hot Fox series.  Kelly Clarkson Brings Everyone to Tears on American Idol “14 yrs ago 2day @AmericanIdol opened a door w/such amazing opportunities & experiences 4 me!” the 34-year-old singer wrote on Twitter on Sunday, September 4. “I am 4ever grateful & blessed! #heresto14more.” There’s every reason to believe that Clarkson will still be topping the charts in fourteen years. She really does have staying power and it’s not often an artist can continue to top the charts after all this time.  Kelly recently signed a major record deal with Atlantic Records, so at least we know she’ll continue to release great music.  View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Welcomed Babies in 2016 She also welcomed a son in April of this year, but she will be back with new music very soon.  It just goes to show that even though the final few seasons of American Idol were terrible, the show still served a huge purpose.  It gave the likes of Kelly Clarkson a start in an industry that’s very difficult to become a star in.  Clarkson even appeared on the final season of the Fox hit, but apparently Carrie Underwood was not impressed .  Underwood was given a smaller segment than Clarkson.  This peeved Underwood because she knows she is the bigger money maker of the two.  What do you think of all of this? Hit the comments below! View Slideshow: 27 Stars Who Shamed Their Body-Shamers

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Beyonce Turns 35: A Birthday Tribute

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The world’s most popular celebrity turns 35 years old today. Yes, we’re talking about Beyonce. Do you really want to object to this statement? Who else would you like to nominate for this distinction? Justin Bieber? Yeah, right. We didn’t say the world’s most shirtless douchebag. Tom Hanks? Sure, everyone loves Tom Hanks. But they don’t worship Tom Hanks. They don’t bow down in front of Tom Hanks. They just think he’s a great actor and really nice guy. Chris Brown? Just kidding. So that leaves us with Beyonce. She has her detractors, yes. Just ask form New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani how he feels about her proactive stance when it comes to the Black Lives Matter movement. But we still challenge anyone to find a celebrity who is more universally beloved and respected than Beyonce Knowles. Just consider: She makes her voice heard on important topics. Beyonce Dedicates “Halo” to Orlando Shooting Victims She remembers friends, many years after they pass away, and she makes sure everyone else does as well: Beyonce Remembers Aaliyah, Posts 2000 VMAs Interview She handles rumors of infidelity by taking charge of the narrative. Heck, she handles rumors of infidelity by selling millions of records, nearly breaking the Internet and dominating the music conversation for months: View Slideshow: 12 Bey-riffic GIFs from the Beyonce HBO Special She takes over a Super Bowl halftime show even when she is not the featured performer: View Slideshow: 11 GIFs That Prove Beyonce Won Super Bowl 50 She keeps her child out of the spotlight, except for the occasional event when she dresses similarly to Blue Ivy and simply stuns on the red carpet. We direct you to last month’s MTV Video Music Awards: She simply owns every single awards show at which she performs. If we were any other singer, we’d refuse to take the stage after a Beyonce performance. There’s just no way of looking good afterward. View Slideshow: Beyonce at the BET Awards: She Let “Freedom” Ring! Beyonce is so loved that Saturday Night Live created a skit based around The Beygency, which is an organization that goes after anyone that dares to speak ill of the artist. She’s reached heights all other celebrities can only dream of. And she turns 35 years old today! So please join us in saluting this global superstar, who seems as comfortable at home in her pajamas as she does singing for the President of the United States. Is she Jesus Christ, as Adele once stated on stage? Adele Likens Beyonce to “Jesus F-ckin Christ” We may not go that far.  But we’d consider it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEYONCE!

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Bow Wow Seems To Think Lil Wayne, Kobe Bryant & Others Have Followed In His 2016 Retirement Footsteps

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Benny Hollywood

Bow Wow Thinks A lot Of Celebrities Retiring After Him Is An “Interesting” Coincidence Retired rapper Shad Moss aka Bow Wow made some very bold and creative claims this morning. We broke news earlier that Lil Wayne hinted at retiring from Rap. Bow Wow’s two cents in the matter revolved around the timing of Wayne’s retirement announcement. He seems to think it’s “interesting” that a handful of noteworthy entertainers and athletes all retired this year, like him. Umm, ok.  Thoughts? Continue reading →

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Jon Polito Dies; Veteran Actor Was 65

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Jon Polito, a veteran actor who was a favorite of The Coen Brothers, died on Thursday night after being taken off life support. He was 65 years old. On the big screen, Polito was likely best known for roles in The Big Lebowski and Miller’s Crossing. But he appeared in over 100 films throughout his impressive career, while also appearing on such hits TV shows as Seinfeld, Modern Family and Homicide: Life on the Streets. Polito was diagnosed with melanoma in 2008. He recently suffered an infection following a surgery and reports confirm he slipped into a coma Sunday. Director John McNaughton then broke the sad news of his passing on Friday morning. “Jon was a born actor and will be deeply missed by his legion of friends, fans, family and of course his long time partner, Darryl Armbruster to whom I send my condolences,” said McNaughton, adding: R.I.P. old pal.” A native of Philadelphia, Polito also counted roles on Broadway as part of his extensive resume. He stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman on a couple of occasions, as documented in the following reel of Polito’s most memorable moments in comedy: Jon Polito Comedy Rundown Comedian Scott Aukerman was one of many to pay tribute to the actor after learning of his death. This is what Aukerman wrote on Instagram of Polito: One of the coolest days on Bang Bang recently was when Jon Polito guest starred on our “You Made Your Bed, Now Lie In It” sketch. As a big fan, I was nervous about how he would feel about being in such a stupid sketch, but the minute he saw me, he laughed and said, “I’ve been watching your show, and you’re a sick twist!” He spent all day delightfully regaling us with stories about Miller’s Crossing, Barton Fink, and Death of a Salesman. Then, when the cameras turned on, he slipped into his classic hard-boiled character. A great actor and cool dude! RIP. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Passed Away in 2016: Gone, But Not Forgotten Through the years, Polito collaborated with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He appeared alongside Marlon Brando in 1990’s The Freshman… worked with directors Tim Burton (Big Eyes) and Clint Eastwood (Flags of Our Fathers) … and played a villain in a pair of 1994 flicks, Blankman and The Crow. We send our condolences to his friends, family members and loved ones.

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Jon Polito Dies; Veteran Actor Was 65

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Jon Polito, a veteran actor who was a favorite of The Coen Brothers, died on Thursday night after being taken off life support. He was 65 years old. On the big screen, Polito was likely best known for roles in The Big Lebowski and Miller’s Crossing. But he appeared in over 100 films throughout his impressive career, while also appearing on such hits TV shows as Seinfeld, Modern Family and Homicide: Life on the Streets. Polito was diagnosed with melanoma in 2008. He recently suffered an infection following a surgery and reports confirm he slipped into a coma Sunday. Director John McNaughton then broke the sad news of his passing on Friday morning. “Jon was a born actor and will be deeply missed by his legion of friends, fans, family and of course his long time partner, Darryl Armbruster to whom I send my condolences,” said McNaughton, adding: R.I.P. old pal.” A native of Philadelphia, Polito also counted roles on Broadway as part of his extensive resume. He stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman on a couple of occasions, as documented in the following reel of Polito’s most memorable moments in comedy: Jon Polito Comedy Rundown Comedian Scott Aukerman was one of many to pay tribute to the actor after learning of his death. This is what Aukerman wrote on Instagram of Polito: One of the coolest days on Bang Bang recently was when Jon Polito guest starred on our “You Made Your Bed, Now Lie In It” sketch. As a big fan, I was nervous about how he would feel about being in such a stupid sketch, but the minute he saw me, he laughed and said, “I’ve been watching your show, and you’re a sick twist!” He spent all day delightfully regaling us with stories about Miller’s Crossing, Barton Fink, and Death of a Salesman. Then, when the cameras turned on, he slipped into his classic hard-boiled character. A great actor and cool dude! RIP. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Passed Away in 2016: Gone, But Not Forgotten Through the years, Polito collaborated with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He appeared alongside Marlon Brando in 1990’s The Freshman… worked with directors Tim Burton (Big Eyes) and Clint Eastwood (Flags of Our Fathers) … and played a villain in a pair of 1994 flicks, Blankman and The Crow. We send our condolences to his friends, family members and loved ones.

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Milo Yiannopoulos on Leslie Jones Nude Pic Hack, Racist Trolling: Doing God’s Work Over Here!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Leslie Jones’ nude photo hacker is not only not sorry for what he did, he’s giving himself mad props for trolling and sabotaging the actress. In fact, he believes he’s doing God’s work! Between Saturday Night Live and Ghostbusters, and her viral stardom on Twitter and Snapchat, Jones was “slaying all day” in 2016. Until the wheels fell off earlier this summer. A notorious Internet troll, Milo Yiannopoulos, went after her hard, then harder, in a brutal Twitter trolling effort that gained global attention. Then, in the aftermath, someone hacked her personal website and published Leslie Jones nude photos to the world – and a lot more. Her passport information and her driver’s license were stolen in the hack, which also followed Milo’s  vicious trolling spree on Twitter . Just a day in the life for Milo Yiannopoulos . “Trolling is very important,” Yiannopoulos told ABC’s Nightline . “I like to think of myself as a virtuous troll, you know? I’m doing God’s work.” When Jones said how upset she was over the bullying she’d endured, Yiannopoulos told the news show that she’s playing the victim. “This idea that celebrities are these fragile wallflowers … that the stars of Hollywood blockbusters are sitting at home crying into their iPhones.”  “Give me a break,” he said.  Yiannopoulos says he has beef with the “body positive” movement , feminism in general and other stars like Lena Dunham and Amy Schumer: “It is insisted upon us that we all pay obeisance to the cult of Lena Dunham and Amy Schumer that they put them on the cover of the magazines.” He has since been banned from Twitter thanks to Jones’ efforts, but he “would like my account back” so he can resume what he does. Good luck with that. Jones, who has gone quiet since the nude photo hack, initially fought back online by exposing some of the hateful tweets she received. “It’s not called a meltdown when [you’re] defining yourself. Pay attention,” she wrote to one prominent Twitter hater before she added: “So sad, these people have mothers and sisters and aunts. So f–king sickening … you won’t believe the evil. It’s f–king scary.” After pointing out some of the cruel comments, Jones scored a win when she was able to get Twitter to permanently suspend accounts. Alas, it was short-lived. View Slideshow: Leslie Jones Nude Photo Leak: Celebs React While no one is defending Milo Yiannopoulos’ actions, his ban from Twitter has triggered debate over whether it violates the 1st Amendment. “People should be able to express diverse opinions and beliefs on Twitter,” a company spokesperson said in announcing the decision. “But no one deserves to be subjected to targeted abuse online, and our rules prohibit inciting or engaging in the targeted abuse or harassment.” What do you think? Does the ban constitute an imposition on the popular (in some circles) web personality’s right to freedom of speech? Or, conversely, did this living, breathing piece of human garbage merely get what he had coming to him and not a moment too soon? Hit the comments to discuss.

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