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Mae Young, Longtime WWE Star, Passes Away at 90

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Mae Young, a WWE legend who continued to be involved in professional wrestling well into her 70s, passed away yesterday at her home in South Carolina. She was 90 years old. The legend’s death was erroneously reported by multiple outlets (including THG) last week after she was hospitalized on December 31 and then moved to hospice care. But WWE officials have now confirmed Young’s passing, though an exact cause of death was not given for the woman who broke into the business in the 1940s and became the only individual to compete in eight different decades. We send our condolences to Young’s family and we encourage readers to watch this WWE-sponsored video in her honor: Mae Young Tribute

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Wizard of Oz to Get IMAX 3D Re-Release!

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Calling all Oz-Heads! …Ozzies? …Dorotheists? Whatever you’d like to be called, listen up:  The Wizard of Oz is getting re-released in IMAX 3D ! The re-release is meant to mark the 75th Anniversary of the classic film, though it will actually fall just after its  74th Anniversary. I guess they couldn’t wait. The Wizard of Oz will now become the oldest film to be re-released in IMAX 3D, joining the likes of Titanic, Jurassic Park , and  Top Gun . Ozzies can catch the film in 400 IMAX theaters for one week, beginning September 20. The event will be followed by the release of a 5-disc Blu-Ray set on October 1.

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Teen Turned Away from Prom Due to Breast Size?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

A student at Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Washington says she was turned away from her senior prom last month due to the size of her breasts. According to Brittany Minder, she showed up for the event in a low-cut gown and was told she wasn’t permitted to come inside because it was too revealing. “In my opinion, I feel that it is because I’m bigger chested and there is more cleavage that you can see, and there’s nothing I could really do about that,” Minder told KATU. The school’s dress code permits a strapless dress of this nature… as long as cleavage, midriff and lower back areas are properly covered. “All women are not created equal, and you cannot compare a golf ball to a grapefruit. It ain’t gonna happen,” said Brittany’s mom, Kim Minder. Brittany was eventually allowed to enter the prom once she covered her boobs with a shawl. But she only stuck around for an hour because she says the look made her feel “self-conscious.” “An important night of my life was ruined, and there’s no way I can gain that experience back,” she says.  

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Jiah Khan Dies of Suspected Suicide; Bollywood Star was 25

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Very sad news today out of Bollywood: Jiah Khan, a 25-year old star of Indian cinema, was found dead by her mother last night, having apparently killed herself via hanging. There was no suicide note found at the scene, but Mumbai officials tell Reuters that foul play is not suspected, though they plan to interview the last person to whom Khan spoke on the phone. Tweeted filmmaker Gopal Varma, who directed Khan’s first role in 2007, upon hearing of the star’s passing: “Just cant believe that someone as young and so full of life is just dead…. Never ever seen a debutant actress with more spunk and more spirit than Jiah when I was directing her in Nishabd . I don’t know the reason what led to this but jiah was very depressed about her career and scared for her future.” We send our condolences to Khan’s friends, family and loved ones.

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Deacon Jones Dies, Former NFL Great was 74

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Deacon Jones, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, passed away last night at his home in Southern California. He was 74 years old. Sources confirm that Jones, a 14-year veteran who played from 1961-1974, died of natural causes. “Deacon Jones was one of the greatest players in NFL history. Off the field, he was a true giant,” said Redskins general manager Bruce Allen, whose father, George, coached Jones with the Los Angeles Rams. “His passion and spirit will continue to inspire those who knew him. He was a cherished member of the Allen family and I will always consider him my big brother.” Jones was honored at the Defensive Player of the Year twice and was selected to 8 Pro Bowls, an impressive resume for anyone, let alone a 14th round draft pick. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980. Later, Jones was named to the NFL’s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and dubbed Sports Illustrated “Defensive End of the Century.” We send our condolences to his friends, family and loved ones.

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Angelina Jolie Loses Aunt to Breast Cancer

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Two weeks after Angelina Jolie went public with her decision to undergo a double mastectomy , the actress has lost her aunt to breast cancer. The Oscar winner’s uncle, Ron Martin, broke the sad news today to E! News, saying his wife (the younger sibling of Jolie’s mother) passed away early this morning. ” Angelina has been in touch throughout the week and her brother Jamie has been with us, giving his support day by day,” Martin said. “They both loved Debbie very much and although Angie is not able to come right now she has sent her love and support which was very nice.” Jolie’s mother died of ovarian cancer in 2007 and the actress will soon have her ovaries removed to take away the risk of falling to the same disease. Debbie passed away at Palomar Hospital in Escondido, California and is survived by her two sons and Ron, who added in his statement: “We have seen Angelina a number of times since Debbie was diagnosed with breast cancer and Debbie and I were both very proud of her recent decision to have the double mastectomy and to do everything she can to keep her family from having to go through what we’ve been through.” We send our condolences for Debbie’s friends, family members and loved ones.

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A Lil’ Bittersweet Positivity: Chicago Bulls Baller Derrick Rose To Pay For Funeral Of Slain 6-Month-Old Chicago Infant

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Still so sad…. Derrick Rose Offers To Pay For Funeral Of Slain Chicago Infant Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose has reached out to the family of the 6-month old baby girl who was tragically shot to death in Chicago on Monday and offered to cover the cost of her funeral.   Rose, who has a 4-month-old newborn baby boy himself [pictured above], also took to his Twitter express his condolences and love for his city following the horrific shooting news. via Inquisitor Defending Chicago Bulls MVP Derrick Rosehas reportedly offered to pay for the funeral of Jonylah Watkins, the 6-month-old baby who was tragically shot to death on the south side of the city on Monday. The Inquisitr reported earlier that an unidentified man walked up to a minivan on Monday and fired several shots in the window. Jonathan Watkins, who was the target of the shooting, was changing Jonylah Watkins’ diaper at the time. The little girl was shot five times. Watkins was also hit but he managed to survive the shooting. Rev. Corey Brooks, acting as a spokesman for Jonylah Watkins’ family, said: “He is giving them the information that they are asking for … He is answering every question.” Brooks also said that the family won’t have to worry about funeral costs as Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose has offered to take care of the funeral costs. This is such a horribly sad story. We continue to keep this family in our thoughts and prayers.

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Earl Weaver Dies; Hall of Fame Manager was 82

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Earl Weaver, the legendary ex-manager of the Baltimore Orioles, passed away early this morning on a cruise in the Caribbean. He was 82 years old. A Hall of Famer, Weaver won 1,480 games and was well-known for both his temper and his penchant for the three-run homer. He collapsed with his wife, Maryanne, by his side and never regained consciousness, according to The New York Daily News . Said Orioles owner Peter Angelos in a statement: “Weaver stands alone as the greatest manager in the history of the Orioles organization and one of the greatest in the history of baseball.” Weaver took the team to four World Series and won the 1970 title. “This is a sad day for everyone who knew him and for all Orioles fans,” Angeles said. “Earl made his passion for the Orioles known both on and off the field. On behalf of the Orioles, I extend my condolences to his wife, Marianna, and to his family.”

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Conrad Bain Dies; Diff’rent Strokes Star was 89

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Conrad Bain, an actor who will always be connected with the sitcom Diff’rent Strokes , died Monday night in California. He was 89. Sources confirmed the passing to TMZ, although few other details are available at this time. The veteran actor grew into a household name by portraying Phillip Drummond on the aforementioned series, acting opposite Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges throughout the 1980s. “He was an amazing person,” says daughter Jennifer. “He was a lot like Mr. Drummond, but much more interesting in real life. He was an amazing father.” Bain is survived by his daughter and three sons. We send the family our condolences.

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Ho Sit Down! Mike Huckabee Calls School Shooting ‘No Surprise…We’ve ‘Systematically Removed God’ From Schools’

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Whatever happened to just offering your condolences ?? According to The Huffington Post : Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee (R) weighed in on the massacre at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. on Friday, saying the crime was no surprise because we have “systematically removed God” from public schools. “We ask why there is violence in our schools, but we have systematically removed God from our schools,” Huckabee said on Fox News. “Should we be so surprised that schools would become a place of carnage?” This line of reasoning isn’t new for Huckabee. Speaking about a mass shooting in Aurora, Colo. over the summer, the former GOP presidential candidate claimed that such violent episodes were a function of a nation suffering from the removal of religion from the public sphere. “We don’t have a crime problem, a gun problem or even a violence problem. What we have is a sin problem,” Huckabee said on Fox News. “And since we’ve ordered God out of our schools, and communities, the military and public conversations, you know we really shouldn’t act so surprised … when all hell breaks loose.” How about we put more money in to our health system and mental care instead of pointing fingers and blaming religion? Images via Facebook

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