Thursday, April 9, 2026

Celebrity

“Jeopardy!” Host Competition Sharpens as Quizzer Rises Slightly in Ratings, Regains Lead Among Syndicated Shows

The "Jeopardy!" host competition continues. Last week, ratings rose slightly, just 2%, to 5 million viewers. It's not a lot for Mayim Bialik, but it...

Oprah’s Dad, Vernon Winfrey, Passes Away After Family Gives Him Grand Send Off

Condolences to Oprah Winfrey. She reports on Instagram that her dad, Vernon, has passed away at age 88. On July 4th Oprah organized a...

Pop Star Shawn Mendes Cancels Next 3 Weeks of Shows, 23 Year Old Under Pressure: “I’ve reached the breaking point”

Being a pop star is a lot more stressful than it used to be. First Justin Bieber pooped out because of stress. Not it's...

RIP “Paulie Walnuts” Actor Tony Sirico of “Sopranos” Fame Dead at 79, Mourned by Castmates, Fans

So sad to hear that Tony Sirico has died at age 79. The actor who played Paulie Walnuts on "The Sopranos" was a lovely...

Whitney Houston Estate Launches New Foundation, August Gala Chaired by Jennifer Hudson, Tyler Perry

Whitney Houston's estate is getting back into the charitable fundraising business. The new Whitney Houston Legacy Foundation has been established by the late singer's sister-in-law...

RIP James Caan, Great Star of “The Godfather,” “Brian’s Song,” “Misery,” “Gardens of Stone”

James Caan, forever cemented in movie history as Sonny Corleone, has died at age 82. His family posted a notice to social media but didn't...

Carlos Santana Is Human! Collapses On Michigan Stage from Dehydration, Taken to Hospital

Oy vey! Carlos Santana, whose many hits include "Oye Como Va," is recovering from heat, exhaustion and dehydration in a Michigan hospital. He collapsed onstage...

Only Wives in the Building: Yes, That Was Anne Stringfield, aka Mrs. Steve Martin, Knitting with Tina Fey

We told you last year that Tina Fey has always joked about her resemblance to Steve Martin's wife, Anne Stringfield. Last fall, Stringfield put in...