‘Phantom of the Opera’ closes on Broadway after 35 years, Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicates show to late son
Sunday marked the end of an era on Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running show in Broadway history, played its final performance after 35 years. Fans and celebrities packed the Majestic Theatre to ...
Celine Dion returns to music for first time since medical diagnosis
Celine Dion fans got some worrisome news last year, after the chart-topping icon announced that she had been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that was forcing her to take a break from performing. While ...
Inside the life of Bob Keeshan AKA Captain Kangaroo – and the things you didn’t know about him
Most children had a television series that stuck with them well into adulthood. Whether it was because of the warmth the show exuded or the lessons it taught, we all have a particular fondness for ...
This is why Dolly Parton called Burt Reynolds an ”old, dreadful, unsexy thing”
After sharing the screen with the ruggedly handsome Burt Reynolds, the tiny-framed and huge-hearted Dolly Parton called him an “old, dreadful, unsexy thing.” As a guest on a 1983 episode of Wogan, the British TV ...
Remembering the life of teen star Bobby Vee – who got his break the day the music died
February 3,1959 will long be remembered as the day the music died, but for the “Baby Face” singer Bobby Vee, it was the day his career was given life… Bobby Vee, who’s known for chart-topping ...
Neil Diamond’s heartbreaking confession after revealing his Parkinson’s diagnosis
Neil Diamond is one of the most beloved and best-selling musicians of all time, with classic songs like “Sweet Caroline,” “”Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Cherry, Cherry,” and “Song Sung Blue.” The singer-songwriter delighted audiences with live performances ...
Happy birthday, Doris Day: the iconic star’s life as an advocate for animals
For many people, America’s sweetheart will always be Doris Day, the singer of classic songs like “Que Sera, Sera” and one of the biggest box-office stars of the ’50s and ’60s. Her famously wholesome image ...
Wisconsin school bans Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus’ song from class concert
Dolly Parton is a beloved country singer and her God-daughter Miley Cyrus is also a beloved pop star. Both women are known to perform together routinely. And their appeal is to a very wide audience. ...
Former teen idol Leif Garrett’s life took a horrible downward spiral
To me, it feels like teenage heartthrob Leif Garrett does not get enough credit as an artist and performer. He deserved so much more! Throughout his career, the former teen idol experienced extreme highs and ...
Father commits and act of generosity for this elderly woman at the grocery store
While many of us like to imagine we would always do the right thing, that rarely actually happens. If you saw a stranger struggling in a public place, you might feel bad, but not many ...