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R.I.P. Diana Wynne Jones
Fantasy author Diana Wynne Jones passed away on Saturday at the age of 76 from cancer, and although she came from a generation of fantasy authors before Stephenie Meyer‘s time and may not be known by young readers today, she was a pivotal force nonetheless.
I only read two or three of her books, but her mock-encyclopedia The Tough Guide to Fantasyland was one of my absolute favorite books, both as a reader and a writer. I tracked down this book, out of print at the time, in a used bookstore in San Francisco, and held on to it fiercely through college. More »
Status Update: Jocelyn Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
What happens when a friend dies in her 20s – and you find out about it on Facebook. More »
The Best and Worst Elizabeth Taylor Obituaries
Elizabeth Taylor was one of the most famous actors of our time, her legendary beauty, style and of course talent was something that was always admired. She gave support to AIDS research by starting a foundation in memory of her close friend Rock Hudson (who died of the disease). She was glamorous, savvy and talented, winning two Oscars. Her nickname was “One Shot Liz” for being able to do a scene in one take, I had to do a double take when reading some of the obits all over the internet. Some are downright hateful, and others brazenly rude. I am appalled. The fact that so many people have forgotten what a star Liz Taylor was is just depressing.
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Knut the Polar Bear: A Retrospective
The world lost one of its great animal superstars on Saturday when Knut the Polar Bear collapsed in his enclosure at the Berlin Zoo. Though polar bears can live for up to 30 years in capitivity, Knut was only four years old at the time of his death. We watched this remarkable bear as he grew from tiny little cub to fearsome adult, and he will be sorely missed. Here, we remember Knut. More »
RIP: Dan Gordon-Levitt, Fire-Spinning Bro of Joseph
Really sad news today: Dan Gordon-Levitt, whose appearance on the celebrity scene earlier this summer spurned an entire wave of “hot celebrity siblings” trend, has passed away. His brother, Incepetion actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, wrote on his Twitter:
My super hero brother @burningdan 1974-2010. Celebrate his life here ~ http://bit.ly/dBTMQ8 because he’s fucking awesome. More »
Where Whould Anna Nicole Want To Be?
The judge has given a deadline for a decision to be rendered on where the burial of Anna Nicole Smith will take place.
There is a poll on the right hand column of this site for you to cast your vote on where you think Anna Nicole should be laid to rest.
It’s my personal opinion that it should be the Bahama’s. That is the place Anna Nicole thought enough of to purchase a new home. It’s the Bahama’s that Anna Nicole… More »
Did Zsa Zsa Gabor’s Husband father Anna Nicole Smith’s Baby?
The husband of actress Zsa Zsa Gabor said Friday that he had a decade-long affair with Anna Nicole Smith and may be her infant daughter’s father.
The claim by Prince Frederick von Anhalt comes amid a paternity suit over Smith’s 5-month-old daughter, Dannielynn. The birth certificate lists Dannielynn’s father as attorney Howard K. Stern, but former Smith boyfriend Larry Birkhead is waging a legal challenge, saying he is the father.
“If you go back from September, she wasn’t with one of those… More »
Anna Nicole Smith Timeline
A Chronicle of the 39-year-old Anna Nicole Smith’s life follows below
Nov. 28, 1967: Smith born as Vicki Lynn Hogan in Houston.
April 4, 1985: Smith marries fellow fast-food worker Billy Wayne Smith (they later separated in 1987 and divorced in 1993).
Jan. 22, 1986: Smith gives birth to son Daniel Wayne Smith.
1993: Smith named Playboy Playmate of the Year and signs contract to replace Claudia Schiffer as the official model of Guess clothing.
June 27, 1994: At age 26, Smith marries Texas billionaire… More »
Anna Nicole Smith Dead at 39 – How Sad!
I can’t help but think the death of Anna’s son only a few months ago and now Anna Nicole Smith herself seems so suspicious. Could her former husbands family have done this? What about the two men who claimed to be baby Dannielynne’s father? Could it be that Anna Nicole was suffering depression following the birth of her baby?
The lady herself was surrounded by so much controversy – since her name became known in nearly every home in the U.S…. More »
Rest in Peace – Lily Munster
Yvonne De Carlo, the beautiful star who played Moses’ wife in “The Ten Commandments” but who will always be remembered for her role as Lily Munster on TVs “The Munsters,” passed away as the result of natural causes Monday. She was 84.
De Carlo had an amazing rags-to-riches life.
Rest in Peace Lily Munster… More »