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In Memoriam – Part 3

More celebrities and notables who died in 2007: Tammy Faye Bakker Messner – July 20 Tammy Faye was able to overcome the PTL scandal to become a loved talk show host, author, and reality television star. Tom Snyder – July 29 Tom practically invented the late night talk show genre with his popular “The Tomorrow Show.” He died at age 71 of leukemia. Merv Griffin – July 6 A television producer and entrepreneur, Merv’s career spanned over 60 years and included such hit game shows as “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.” Brooke Astor – August 13 Brooke was a New … Continue reading →

Star Updates: What’s Next For Justin’s Girl and A Legendary Tenor

How many of you ladies dressed up as Wonder Woman as a child? You remember… the shiny wristbands, the gold lariat, the form fitting, patriot red-white-and blue ensemble, flying around in the invisible jet… ah memories… For one lucky lady, those girlhood dreams are about to come true. According to Daily Variety, actress Jessica Biel (as in Justin Timberlake’s current flame) is reportedly in talks to play Wonder Woman in the movie Justice League of America. The movie follows the lives of caped crusaders Superman, Batman, Aquaman and the Flash. However, no other actors have been named for those parts. … Continue reading →

Luciano Pavarotti Dies

He was arguably the most famous opera singer in the world for more than 35 years… and now, as actress Whoopi Goldberg announced this morning on ABC’s “The View,” God’s choir of angels just gained an amazing tenor. For those of you who missed the news: Luciano Pavarotti, the great Italian tenor who helped popularize opera in the 20th century, has died. He was 71. The singer had been battling pancreatic cancer since last year and last night (early morning in Italy) he finally succumbed to the insidious disease at his home in Modena. According to Pavarotti’s manager, the Maestro … Continue reading →

Trouble for Tenors

I am not much of an opera fan. That is to say, I am not an opera fan at all, but I can appreciate a great voice. One of those great voices just passed away and there are speculations that another one is seriously ill. World class tenor Jerry Hadley died today, a week after he attempted suicide. He was found unconscious last week in his Clinton Corners home after shooting himself with a air rifle. The 55-year-old had been on life support, but was removed from it two days ago. Hadley had a reputation for taking on demanding work, … Continue reading →