20 Actors and Musicians Who've Become Health Activists
These artists, instead of hiding their health issues from the public, came forward with their own illnesses to raise money and bring awareness to various ailments. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day, MoviesR.I.P. Comedian Jonathan Winters
A beloved comedian whose legendary improv skills inspired generations of future comedians such as Robin Williams and Jim Carrey, Jonathan Winters has passed away at the age of 87, according to USA Today. read more
Found in: Comedy, NewsMonty Python Members at Work on Sci-Fi Film
The surviving members of the Monty Python comedy troupe (except Eric Idle, for now) are reported to begin filming a sci-fi farce this spring, according to The Verge.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsRobin Williams to Play Dwight Eisenhower in The Butler
Filmmaker Lee Daniels—most well-known for Precious, which netted Mo’Nique an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2009—is currently developing The Butler, a film that follows a White House butler who served under eight presidents.... read more
Found in: Movies, News10 Musicians with Uncanny Celebrity Doppelgangers
Here are 10 musicians who have us seeing double. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayGlenn Close Cast As Susan Boyle in Biopic
Glenn Close has been cast in the Susan Boyle biopic that portrays the reality TV star, according to The Sun. The newspaper also reported that Boyle had wanted Elaine C. Smith, a Scottish actress best known for her role in a BBC sitcom, to play the part.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Dark Knight Rises to Begin Shooting in May, Possibly With Robin Williams?
Director of The Dark Knight, Christopher Nolan, has announced that the sequel The Dark Knight Rises will begin shooting in May, according to ComingSoon, while CinemaBlend.com is perpetuating the rumor that Robin Williams might play Dr. Hugo Strange.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSlideshow: A Brief History of the Fat Suit in Film
Turns out, the chubby costume has a long and storied history... read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesRemembering Shelley Duvall's Star-Studded Faerie Tale Theatre
Much of the world became acquainted with Matthew Broderick through his iconic role as Ferris Bueller. Robin Williams was, of course, the alien Mork. And America recognized Jean Stapleton as All In The Family‘s Edith Bunker. But I was a child of the ’80s. I’d been born too late to watch Mork and Edith on primetime TV, and Ferris Bueller was definitely taboo for a preschooler. Instead, I was introduced to Broderick, Williams, Stapleton and a slew of other Hollywood A-Listers through a different outlet: Shelley Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theatre.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 40 Best Sesame Street Guest Spots So Far
The 40th season of Sesame Street premiered on Nov. 10, 2009, promising guest spots from notable figures such as... read more
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