Elizabeth Taylor Near Death?

“Close,” according to news reporters. “Far from it,” according to the Oscar-winning actress’ rep. Who to believe? Elizabeth Taylor is probably somewhere in the middle if you sort through the myriad of reports that came out earlier today regarding the 76-year-old move star’s health. The actress was reportedly hospitalized for an undisclosed reason today but was expected to return home soon. “Ms. Taylor is fine,” her publicist announced late today. “Her hospital visit was precautionary. She will be returning home shortly. At present, she is surrounded by family, friends and fabulous jewels.” In the meantime, several news outlets have been … Continue reading

Striking Writers Temporarily Shut Down Picket Lines

It took a Hollywood legend to get striking Writers Guild of America picketers to briefly put down their signs. Elizabeth Taylor apparently hasn’t lost her magic touch given her affect on determined writers who began their work stoppage more than a month ago. But, don’t look for the great dame’s spell to last very long, strikers will be back on the front lines first thing tomorrow morning—their temporary break instituted in honor of Taylor and World AIDS Day. Taylor returned to the stage last night, but not until striking TV and film writers put down their signs. The 75-year-old screen … Continue reading

Juicy Hollywood Gossip: Liz in Love, Denise Exposed, and Charlize “Wed”

Liz Taylor Liz Taylor has found love again – at the age of 75. Who is her new love? African American businessman Jason Winters is the lucky guy. Liz told Liz (gossip columnist Smith that is) that “Jason Winters is one of the most wonderful men I’ve eve known and that’s why I love him. He bought us the most beautiful house in Hawaii and we visit it as often as possible.” Winters will escort Taylor to Passport’s AIDS event in LA on September 27th. This ends months of speculation as to whether eight times married Liz was indeed in … Continue reading

Think of Laura – 25 Years Later

There is a great deal of press being generated about the return of Genie Francis to General Hospital after a 4 year absence and her return will coincide with the date that riveted the world and made the covers of People and Time Magazines among others — Luke and Laura Spencer will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their wedding that garnered the highest ratings of any soap opera event in recent memory. For those who have not watched or kept up, Luke and Laura married in a spectacular ceremony that brought Elizabeth Taylor to the screen as the despicable Helena … Continue reading

Celebrity Marriages – Lessons We Can Learn – Part I

Okay, I’ll admit it – I read the gossip about celebrity marriages just like everyone else. I hate saying that I do that – I feel guilty for prying into the lives of people whether they are famous or not. I think everyone has a right to privacy and I understand that when a celebrity gets married or goes to walk their dog – there are people out there that think that is news. Why? The public wants to know and that’s what makes it news. Why do we want to know so much about the private lives of people … Continue reading