Tag Archives: Lisa Whelchel

Surprise Support for Jamie Lynn Spears

Who’s the last person in the world of entertainment you would expect to lend support (publicly) to a pregnant Jamie Lynn Spears? If you guessed Blair Warner you’d be very close. Actually, the answer is Lisa Whelchel, the actress who played the preppy boarding school student on the 1980’s hit “Facts of Life.” The 16-year-old Nickelodeon star hasn’t had a ton of support thrown her way (at least not publicly) since she made her big announcement a few days ago. Then, virtually out of left field comes 44-year-old Whelchel who contacted ABC News so she could comment on Brit’s baby … Continue reading →

Major Changes in Store for This Year’s People’s Choice Awards

If you haven’t noticed how the ongoing Hollywood writers strike has affected various TV shows then you will definitely be in for a shock when you tune into this year’s People’s Choice Awards. The ceremony, which typically airs live, will be far from it during the January 8th telecast. According to show producers, the only thing that hasn’t changed to accommodate the work stoppage is that Queen Latifah, who previously was announced as host, will still be part of the new format. The show will go on, but not in a way that any of us has ever seen before. … Continue reading →