Jean Stapleton, a veteran actress best known for her role as Edith Bunker on All in the Family , passed away today. She was 90 years old. The beloved star’s loved ones confirm that Stapleton died of natural causes. The actress appeared opposite Carroll O’Connor (as Archie Bunker) on the iconic sitcom, earning three Emmy Awards in the process. Stapleton’s last major role was in the 1998 comedy You’ve Got Mail , where she portrayed a co-worker of Meg Ryan’s character. She is survived by her son, John, and daughter, Pamela.
Baz Luhrmann will bring his Leonardo DiCaprio-starring film to the iconic festival on May 15. By Jocelyn Vena Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Great Gatsby” Photo: Warner Bros.
Timberlake’s comeback video will be directed by Hollywood icon David Fincher. By James Montgomery Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake on the set of the “Suit & Tie” video Photo: PacificCoastNews.com
Despite numerous online reports, MTV News confirms that Lil Wayne did not cut his iconic hairdo. By Rob Markman Lil Wayne at a pre-Super Bowl party in New Orleans on Friday Photo: Kelley Carter
In one of the stranger, more elaborate death hoaxes to hit the Internet and way beyond, a new report suggests Notre Dame star linebacker Manti Te’o’s girlfriend did not die this year, as had been previously reported. In fact, she never even existed. Some quick background: Te’o was a Heisman Trophy finalist who led Notre Dame to an undefeated regular season. On September 12, news broke that his girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, passed away from leukemia. The story became national news three days later after Te’o starred in an Irish victory and said Kekua encouraged him to play. Kekua’s funeral took place on September 22, with Te’o not in attendance and with the above message displayed across television screens, supposedly proving that this was in accordance with his late girlfriend’s wishes. But now Deadspin has come out with an elaborate article that alleges there is no record anywhere of Kekua’s death: no obituary, no funeral announcement, no mention in the Stanford student newspaper. Moreover, there is no record of her life . University records do not show anyone named Lennay Kekua enrolled at Stanford; there is no record of her birth and, in perhaps the most confusing and troubling report, the photo above is reportedly NOT of Kekua. Deadspin claims it got in touch with a woman from Torrance, California who, upon being shown the image, replied over the phone: “That is a picture of me from my Facebook account.” The article goes on to explain why Te’o likely played a role in this hoax. Deadspin says it has reached out to the athlete for comment, but is yet to get in touch with him. It’s certainly one of the more unusual stories we’ve come across in recent memory, considering the elaborate conspiracy that would be at work here by one of college football’s most respected players… if it is proven to be true, of course. We’ll update this post as more news breaks.
In advance of Lovelace ‘s Sundance Film Festival premiere, a new photo of Amanda Seyfried as legendary porn star Linda Lovelace has been released: The actress, as you can see, is in full ’70s character, just about to get to down to business with fellow porn star Harry Reems, played by Adam Brody. Damn you Adam Brody. That’s Hank Azaria in the director’s chair, with Chris Noth and Bobby Canavale on either side, FYI, ready to monitor whatever adult film magic might ensue. Seyfried replaced Lindsay Lohan , who had to pull out (a topic she knows a lot about – WHAT) due to scheduling constraints, i.e. being on probation and in court every other day. Think she can hack it as the iconic porn queen?
Dave Brubeck, whose music helped define the style of West Coast Jazz in the #39;50s, is best known for the 1959 classic “Take 5,” which was written by collaborator Paul Desmond and featured on the album Time Out. To date, it remains one of the top-selling jazz records of all time. Dave Brubeck, the pianist, composer and leader of the iconic Dave Brubeck Quartet, died Wednesday at age 91 in Connecticut, according to the AP. The cause was heart failure. Brubeck wasn#39;t just a music icon – he w
Norman Rockwell’s World War Two painting “Willie Gillis Food Package from Home” fetched $2.8 million from a private buyer at an auction in Chicago on Saturday, the auction house said. The winning bid for the iconic artwork was less than the up to $5 million estimated ahead of the auction, said Emily Betts Susanin, director of marketing and communications for Susanin’s Auctions in Chicago. But it was “great news” nonetheless, she said, adding that no other painting had ever fetched more at a Ch
“I’m gonna keep my head up high/Keep on reaching high /Never gonna quit /Just keep getting stronger.” So sang Elmo today at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. Cute and inspiring? Sure. A message sent by this iconic Sesame Street character and his pals in response to the disturbing scandal surrounding former voice actor Kevin Clash ? One would have to imagine so. Watch the performance now: Elmo Sings at Macy’s Parade
There you are, indeed. After much anticipation (and some sizzling sneak peeks ), Brad Pitt’s first Chanel No. 5 fragrance ad has been released in full. Behold, the new face of the iconic scent: Brad Pitt Chanel No. 5 Ad Titled “There you are,” the black-and-white ad features the 48-year-old actor reflecting upon life, love and presumably smelling like an A-list movie star. “It’s not a journey, every journey ends and we go on,” he says. “Wherever I go, there you are. My luck, my fate, my fortune. Chanel No. 5. Inevitable.” Sold.
