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It has been a rough few weeks for Hollywood. Right on the heels of David Carradine’s June 3rd death came the news of Ed McMahon’s death on June 23rd. Not that it was unexpected, but it was still sad to lose a television legend like that. They say death travels in threes and I guess everyone thought it was over when Farrah Fawcett succumbed to anal cancer on June 25th. But, we only had a short time to mourn the loss of Farrah before the biggest blow of them all came – Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died just … Continue reading →

Ed McMahon Dies at 86

You had to know this was coming, but it is still sad to see a television icon pass away. Ed McMahon died at the age of 86 at the Ronald Reagan/UCLA Medical Center just a little after midnight last Monday. McMahon had several health problems lately including a neck ailment, pneumonia, bone cancer, and possible illnesses due to toxic mold found in his home. He had been hospitalized since February of this year. McMahon served in the Marine Corps during World War II, receiving six Air Medals. He started his career in broadcasting at WLLH-AM then began appearing on television … Continue reading →

Sick Stars

He’s one of the funniest celebs on the planet, but Robin Williams’ current health condition is no laughing matter. The comedian needs heart surgery STAT. According to his rep, Williams’ needs an aortic valve replacement and will be forced to cancel the remainder of his one-man comedy show, “Weapons of Self-Destruction,” as a result. In a statement to fans released yesterday the “Dead Poet’s Society” star called his health scare a “minor setback” and promised that he would resume his act “after a little tune-up.” Williams was in Florida getting ready to perform in front of a live audience when … Continue reading →

Ed McMahon is Dying and Other Pop Culture Paraphernalia

Former “Tonight Show” sidekick Ed McMahon is in “extremely serious” condition at an undisclosed California hospital, according to new reports. The 85-year-old television personality reportedly has been hospitalized for the past three weeks with pneumonia and other medical problems, and is now in intensive care. McMahon’s rep refused to reveal which hospital the star is currently being treated at; however he did confirm that the Super Bowl ad man’s wife and family members are present. On a lighter note… Melrose Place fans have a reason to smile today. The CW just announced that it plans to bring the 1990s soap … Continue reading →

Ed McMahon Does the Super Bowl

What would Johnny think? Given his current financial situation it’s nice to see that Ed McMahon is making a few bucks these days… and today he has the Super Bowl to thank for his paycheck. For those of you who tune into the big game just to see the commercials, you’ll be treated to McMahon’s mug and his story of how he survived bankruptcy by selling stuff around his house. It’s no joke. Johnny Carson’s former sidekick is teaming up with Cash4Gold, which buys jewelry and other precious metal objects, to create a humorous Super Bowl ad spotlighting McMahon’s real … Continue reading →

Celebrity Good Week/Bad Week News

It’s a good week for…baby Valentina. It is a good week for Valentina Paloma as her parents, actress Salma Hayek and businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, were seen together at the Balenciaga Fashion Show in Paris. The two were engaged, but broke up in July. Could a reconciliation be far off? It’s a bad week for…Mindy McCready. The troubled country singer is headed back to jail after yet another probation violation. She will have to serve 60 days for falsifying her community service records. She just got out of jail last December after being sentenced to six months for probation violation. At … Continue reading →

Star Updates: Trump NOT Buying McMahon’s House

If you thought that Donald Trump’s recent bid to buy TV star Ed McMahon’s Beverly Hills mansion was part of a massive publicity stunt… you might be right. A couple of weeks ago the real estate mogul turned TV host offered to lend a hand to McMahon as he fought off the threat of foreclosure on his $5.75 million six-bedroom home. The Donald’s move, which at the time seemed benevolent, made headlines around the country. Many expressed admiration for the Trumpster and his goodwill gesture of buying McMahon’s property and leasing it back to the 85-year-old celeb. But, now word … Continue reading →

Donald Trump Saves Ed McMahon from the Streets

Who knew Donald Trump was a softie? The man whose acerbic comments made him Rosie O’Donnell’s No. 1 enemy is Ed McMahon’s new best friend. Or at least his landlord. The real estate mogul announced that he just shelled out more than $3 million to save Johnny Carson’s sidekick’s Beverly Hills mansion from foreclosure. According to reports, Trump bought the home for an undisclosed amount and plans to lease it to McMahon so he and his wife don’t have to find somewhere else to live. Eighty-five-year-old McMahon went public a few months ago with his tales of financial woe. The … Continue reading →

Ed McMahon and “Screech” Find Ways to Make Money

Cancel the telethon… Ed McMahon got a job. Johnny Carson’s longtime “Tonight Show” sidekick, who recently made headlines when he went public about his financial woes, is off the unemployment line. The 85-year-old is heading back to the airwaves as a pitchman for Pontiac cars. McMahon reportedly shot a series of comical commercials for the car manufacturer, which will start airing Monday on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” “It felt very good to be out of the brace and working again,” McMahon, told reporters today, referring to the brace he has been forced to wear following a third neck operation. “I … Continue reading →

Star Updates: Brokeback the Musical and Leno Rescues McMahon

BROKEBACK THE MUSICAL Hey, if they can do it for “Little House on the Prairie” then why not “Brokeback Mountain?” The love story portrayed on the big screen will soon be revived and sung in one of the nation’s largest theaters thanks to the New York City Opera. The group just commissioned Charles Wuorinen to compose the music for the opera, which will be based on the Academy Award-winning film. Much like the popular movie, which starred Jake Gyllenhaal and the late Heath Ledger, the opera will follow the 20-year love affair of two cowboys who share a secret romance … Continue reading →