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Candice Bergen’s Husband, Marshall Rose, 88, Dies After Long Battle with Parkinson’s Disease

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Candice Bergen’s Husband, Marshall Rose, 88, Dies After Long Battle with Parkinson’s Disease

Now we know why Candice Bergen was not part of “SNL 50.” Her beloved husband, Marshall Rose, died Sunday morning after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 88 years old.

I had asked Candice’s publicist why the “Murphy Brown” star hadn’t been listed for any of the celebration. After all, Candice has hosted the show 5 times, and was a host in the first season. She’s always a great part of the history.

Rose was a lawyer, real estate developer, major philanthropist, and a self made success from Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. Bergen married him after her first husband, director Louis Malle, died of cancer and Rose’s wife died, too. That was twenty five years ago.

He served on the boards of NYU Medical Center, Bryant Park Restoration Corporation, CUNY Graduate Center and The Wexner Center for the Arts. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and received an honorary degree from the City University of New York in 1989.

Accomplishments were many. His bio says “the editorial boards of both The New York Times and the New York Post recognized Mr. Rose for leading the rehabilitation of Bryant Park and spearheading numerous high-profile projects on behalf of the New York Public Library.” Rose oversaw the renovation of the Library and Bryant Park, changing a rundown part of New York into a vibrant gathering place.

Condolences to Candice and their families. A great life, well lived!

Drake Comes Roaring Back, Knocks Kendrick Lamar off the Top Album, Singles Charts with New Release

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Drake Comes Roaring Back, Knocks Kendrick Lamar off the Top Album, Singles Charts with New Release

Drake is back and he’s number 1 again.

After feuding with Kendrick Lamar forever, Drake has succeeded in toppling his foe on both the iTunes album and singles charts.

It was only last week that Kenny won two Grammys with his Drake hate single, “Not Like Us.” That sent all his records up the charts of every kind.

Now Drake has roared into gear as if he were The Empire striking back. His album, $ome $exy $ongs 4U, made with rapper PartyNextDoor, is number 1. The solo single, “Nokia” is number 1 as well. There’s another single, called “Gimme a Hug,” in the top 100.

Previously Drake (Aubrey Graham) sued UMG, his record label, for promoting “Not Like Us” — also on the same label — because Kendrick called him a pedophile. Then Kendrick sang the song uncensored on the Grammys, further provoking him..

Is Drake a pedo? Is Kendrick looking for trouble? Can’t we all just get along?

Congrats to Drake. He’s no R. Kelly as far as we know. And 17 is the age of consent in many places! I am definitely looking forward to jury trial for Drake’s lawsuit! Please, God!

Partynextdoor? His real name is Jahron Anthony Brathwaite. But it would be funnier if it were Bernie Schwartz.

Jimmy Fallon’s Brilliant Blues Brothers Tribute was An Homage to John Belushi, R&B Star Sam Moore

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Jimmy Fallon’s Brilliant Blues Brothers Tribute was An Homage to John Belushi, R&B Star Sam Moore

One of the best performances of the “SNL 50” Weekend took place in the opening Friday night at the Homecoming concert.

Jimmy Fallon started the show with the best choreographed sketch of the night, a tribute to the Blues Brothers.

It was an homage not only John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, but to their original inspiration, Sam Moore, of Sam & Dave.

Fallon not only sang but danced up a storm like Sam so much that when it ended, he was totally winded.

“Man, I’m going to have to some cardio!” he exclaimed.

Sam & Dave, particularly Moore, were a heavy influence on Belushi and Aykroyd. The latter remained a huge supporter of Moore until the R&B star’s recent death. Sam often performed with Aykroyd and with Jim Belushi. He appeared in “Blues Brothers 2000” as well.

Bravo!

Check out this video at 8:00

Perfect SNL 50: Jack Nicholson Surprise, Adam Sandler Standing O, Brilliant John Mulaney Musical, Amy, Tina, Eddie More! (Watch)

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Perfect SNL 50: Jack Nicholson Surprise, Adam Sandler Standing O, Brilliant John Mulaney Musical, Amy, Tina, Eddie More! (Watch)

SNL 50 is just about perfect tonight. Three hours of historic comedy. The special will rack up Emmy nominations and awards.

Lorne Michaels painted his masterpiece tonight, an epic “Saturday Night Live” that earns an A plus.

From Steve Martin’s hilarious monologue right through Paul McCartney singing “Golden Slumbers,” the three and a half hour was loaded with laughs and tears.

There was also a major surprise. Jack Nicholson, long retired and very much reclusive, not only came, but he spoke introducing an act and looking great. He was accompanied by his daughter. It was a pleasure to see him.

Adam Sandler brought the audience to its feet with a poignant, sweet and emotional original played on guitar about the history of the show. That alone should win an Emmy.

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey conducted a hilarious Q&A with the celeb packed audience. Genius.

Mike Myers returned as “Linda Richman,” his hit spoof of his mother in law and he was “like butter.”

There were plenty of stand out performances including Eddie Murphy as Tracey Jordan who was standing next to him during “Black Jeopardy,” also Molly Shannon, Kristin Wiig, and Will Ferrell as MVPs.

The long show was full of highs and no lows, unexpectedly consistent. There was a lot of wink-wink breaking of the fourth wall, but why not after 50 years? So many people in the live audience were part of the show, it only made sense to call them out.

Not a minor part of the night were the videos. Some were new and many were old including the final film, made by Tom Schiller in the 70s, in which John Belushi walked through a cemetery where all his colleagues were buried. The irony, of course, is that Belushi died so young. He was the first. But the film ends in a joyous dance.

It wasn’t all tears. There were plenty of laughs. Jon Hamm interrogating Kate McKinnon back from one of her alien abductions was priceless. There was even an In Memoriam for skits that didn’t hold up over the years, would lead to cancellation now for not only the actors, but the audience, too, as Tom Hanks pointed out.

Here are some clips including John Mulaney’s brilliant musical,”Hot Dogs and Heroin”:

(UPDATING) BAFTA “Conclave” Best Picture! “Brutalist” Best Actor Adrien Brody, Best Director Brady Corbet, Best Actress to Mikey Madison “Anora”

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(UPDATING) BAFTA “Conclave” Best Picture! “Brutalist” Best Actor Adrien Brody, Best Director Brady Corbet, Best Actress to Mikey Madison “Anora”

“Conclave” won Best Picture tonight at the BAFTA Awards in London.

Adrien Brody, star of “The Brutalist,” and Brady Corbet, its director also won. Mikey Madison, star of “Anora,” won Best Actress.

Supporting awards went to Zoe Saldana and Kieran Culkin.

“Conclave” won Best Editing. “The Brutalist” won cinematography and score.

“Conclave” also won Best Adapted Screenplay. “A Real Pain” took original screenplay.

I wrote last September that “Conclave” was a winner. It’s a great moment for Edward Berger, the director, who somehow has been forgotten in all this hubbub.

BAFTA isn’t a total predictor of the Oscars, but it represents a big chunk of voters. Many of us thought “Anora” would win here tonight. But the Brooklyn setting didn’t appeal to the British voters. It may still win the Oscar.

Next Sunday’s SAG Awards will tell the full story. But for now, “Conclave” is a great choice.

Going home empty handed: James Mangold’s very American “A Complete Unknown.” Also, Demi Moore has been stopped in her campaign for Best Actress. But that also may be an American vs Brit thing.

The BAFTA s can be seen now on Britbox for a fee. But they were started an hour late, which was ridiculous. It’s 1995 in the UK!

PS The “Conclave” win is another great achievement for Universal’s Focus Features. They have great taste!

Review: Ralph Fiennes Comes For His Oscar in Likely Best Picture Nominee “Conclave”

Julianne Moore Furious that Her Children’s Book — About Accepting Freckles — Has Been Banned by Trump Administration

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Julianne Moore Furious that Her Children’s Book — About Accepting Freckles — Has Been Banned by Trump Administration

Read Oscar winner Julianne Moore’s post below. She is rightly incensed that the Department of Defense has banned her children’s book, called “Freckle Face Strawberry.”

Pete Hegseth, who sipped a clear liquid throughout his recent press conference, is responsible for this lunacy, along with Trump.

Moore is no subversive. She’s literally America’s Sweetheart. But she does support gun control adamantly. Is that the reason for this censorship of literally nothing?

Take another sip, Hegseth.

Box Office: “Captain America” Opens Lower than Expected, Should Still Hit $100 Mil Monday

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Box Office: “Captain America” Opens Lower than Expected, Should Still Hit $100 Mil Monday

The weekend numbers are in.

“Captain America: Brave New World” came in a little lower than expected. From Thursday through today, Disney is projecting $88.5 million.

The total should have been a bit higher — more like $92 mil — but the weather is terrible, which keeps audiences at home. Also, thousands of people are being laid off and economically tortured by Trump, the guy they voted for.

Still, “Captain America” should hit $100 million by the end of tomorrow. So that’s good news.

“Paddington in Peru” had a slow start with just $13 million over four days including previews. Sony did pretty much nothing for it. I guess they thought the $100 million internationally was enough. So we’ll see it on streaming soon enough.

Good news for Searchlight: “A Complete Unknown” hit $70 million this weekend. Will it win some awards? Today there’s a blanket PR campaign. Edward Norton was featured on CBS Sunday Morning. Timothee Chalamet gets the profile treatment tonight on 60 Minutes. Will Anderson Cooper ask him about his off putting fashion choices? Or the Kardashian effect?

The Norton interview was the typical puff piece on Sunday Morning. His real life is so much more interesting than even his best acting work. Just one or two lines in every Sunday Morning piece would make them far more interesting. But that’s a lot of work, I guess.

All eyes today at 2pm on Brit Box for the BAFTA Awards. According to reports from London last night, Tom Cruise found a new Latin contract player companion in Ana de Armas, arm candy for parties. Does poor Ana have to join Scientology, as well?

George Clooney Spotted on Valentine’s Date with Wife Amal in Ryan Reynolds Country: Renting, or Visiting?

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George Clooney Spotted on Valentine’s Date with Wife Amal in Ryan Reynolds Country: Renting, or Visiting?

(EXCLUSIVE, especially tabloids since we never do these kinds of stories) c2025 Showbiz411

Are George and Amal Clooney living in Ryan Reynolds Land?

Last night the superstar couple sauntered into The Inn at Pound Ridge for a Valentine’s Day dinner at Jean-Georges’ four star restaurant.

Let me tell you, one does not just happen into Pound Ridge. It’s like living in the Witness Protection Program for the rich and famous. If you’re having dinner, you’re staying there. Because if you lived in New York, have plenty of closer Jean-Georges opportunities.

Potentially the people the Clooneys would know up there or in the Bedford area include Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, power Hollywood couple. But there are plenty of other celebrities with guest houses, like Bill and Hillary Clinton in nearby Chappaqua. Who knows? Maybe they’ve taken over Richard Gere’s spread since he moved to Spain.

Making Pound Ridge their new headquarters would make sense. George is getting ready to open on Broadway in “Good Night and Good Luck.” He’ll have at least a six month run if the reviews are good. The Clooneys have two small children and require a lot of security. What better place for them? Of course, they also — according to reports — own a spectacular condo on East 53rd St. with views of the White House and Lake Como, Italy.

What did they have for their romantic dinner? I know I would have ordered the 28 Day Dry Aged Prime Ribeye For Two, Creamed Spinach Crunchy Potatoes with Fresno Chili Dressing. Price: $188.

The great thing is you don’t need to take a car to get to the Inn at Pound Ridge. You meta transport, or beam up, according to pictures at the tables below. This is much easier than wandering around horse country in the dark of night!

 

 

Box Office: “Captain America” Flying to $100 Mil Holiday Weekend, “Paddington” Is No Cocaine Bear

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Box Office: “Captain America” Flying to $100 Mil Holiday Weekend, “Paddington” Is No Cocaine Bear

Last night’s box office:

“Captain America: Brave New World” is a hit.

Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, now Cap, made $28 million last night. With $12 million from Thursday, “Brave New World” is looking at a $96 mil weekend and over $100 mil for the holiday weekend.

The reviews aren’t great, but it’s a beginning. Mackie will get at least one or two more Cap movies, and each one will be better. After a bunch of flops, Marvel is back in the game, a little.

“Paddington in Peru” is Sony’s latest example of just killing a movie. Total for Thursday and Friday is just $5.1 million, or half of what it should have brought in.

“Paddington” is no cocaine bear even though it scored 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and has already made over $100 million worldwide. The franchise is huge. “Paddington 2” made $40 mil domestically — half of the first installment’s box office — but had a huge video life. This one should have blasted off. But for some reason, Sony can’t make these great international successes pay off in the US.

Critically Panned “Captain America” One of Few Marvel Movies Lacking Studio’s Famous Opening Montage

Cher Steals Dazzling “SNL 50” All Star Music Show in Front of A List Radio City Audience, First Time Back Since 1987

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Cher Steals Dazzling “SNL 50” All Star Music Show in Front of A List Radio City Audience, First Time Back Since 1987

“SNL 50” at Radio City Music Hall on Friday night was epic, to be sure.

The number of stars in the audience overwhelmed even the amazing talent on stage in a production worthy of many Emmy Awards.

But of all the superstar performers — and there were plenty — maybe the most hilariously iconic moment was when Cher set foot on stage with a trademark wig, wearing black leather over a see through top. At 78, she ruled Radio City and took over a show she almost had no reason to be in. The crowd roared with delight. Cher’s voice boomed through the famous venue like she was twenty-eight.

Cher only appeared on “SNL” once, in 1987. The casts have spoofed her over time, but she’s never made a return.

But there she was in a three hour show that featured powerhouse work from Lady Gaga, Jack White, Bonnie Raitt, Snoop Dogg, a reunited Nirvana with Post Malone, David Byrne’s stunning duets with Robyn, Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill, a mesmerizing Miley Cyrus, and so on. Cher just sauntered out onto the stage to a massive ovation from the audience and belted out Diane Warren’s “If I Could Turn Back Time.” And that was it. If this had been a steel cage death match, the refs would have declared her the winner instantly.

This over three hour extravaganza was shown on Peacock. It’s the appetizer for the three hour live special Sunday on NBC. After going through this one, I can’t imagine what else they can do to celebrate the 50th anniversary. But there’s a lot to come.

While Jimmy Fallon was an enthusiastic, cool host whose imitations were hilarious, former “SNL” cast members came and went on stage. Anna Gasteyer and Will Ferrell were hilarious. Kate McKinnon, Adam Sandler, and others bridged the segments.

The audience? Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson, Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Rudd, Meryl Streep and Martin Short (clearly together), Tom Hanks, Leslie Jones, Pete Davidson, Chevy Chase — called out by Jimmy in a nice touch, Bill Murray, Robert Smigel, Sandra Oh, etc etc. Every time the camera panned the audience, it read like the best Oscars and Emmys show in years.

More to come…meanwhile, watch the SNL50 music show on Peacock. You won’t regret it.

Talk about a mic drop.

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