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I am so sad about the passing of George Hickenlooper, the fine director and a great guy. He was only 47. Reports say he died of “natural causes” Saturday morning in Denver. It’s unbelieva... Read More

http://www.showbiz411.com/2010/10/14/colbert-stewart-rallies-book-elvis-costello-want-cat-stevens Not to be mean. But I told you on October 14th that Yusuf Islam, aka Cat Stevens, Mavis Staples, and Jeff T... Read More

It was about time one of the Rolling Stones came to the library. Last night it was Keith Richards‘ turn, and he didn’t take out any books. But he allowed himself to be interviewed for about an ... Read More

Angelina Jolie and James Taylor are connected to each other and to the Beatles–did you know that? The linchpin is Peter Asher, the famed music producer and one half of Peter & Gordon. He’s ... Read More

Celine Dion has named her twin boys Nelson and Eddy. They are not named for Nelson Eddy, the famed singer-movie star of the 1940s who co-starred with Jeanette MacDonald in a bunch of hit movies. Nelson Edd... Read More

After much speculation and some blogs trying to piece together the story, here it is: Ric Ocasek confirmed for me last night he and the Cars have made their first new album together since 1987. Ocasek and ... Read More

Mel Gibson is heard shouting on those Oksana tapes about being broke. He is far from it. The new federal tax filing for Mel’s A P Reilly Foundation is in. And guess what? Mel added $9.6 million to hi... Read More

Liza Minnelli is perhaps the last great tragic show biz survivor. Even more than perpetually ill Liz Taylor. You’d think, especially with the release of an excellent new album, called “Confessi... Read More

Anna Nicole Smith finally had her day in court today. Her doctor, Khristine Eroshevich, was found guilty on four counts including two of conspiracy to funnel drugs to Smith. Smith’s producer/aide-de-... Read More

There’s so much gold in Keith Richards‘ autobiography, called “Life,” that I could make 2o more items for this column and still not be done. If everyone wrote books like this, we... Read More