Philly’s On A Roll

Kat Clark, 25, has chosen to make a home in West Philadelphia after graduating in 2012 from Swarthmore College.

“It’s just a great place to live,” she said as she sipped coffee at La Colombe in the shadow of City Hall. Though the Chicago-area native considered relocating to New York City after school, the lure of Philadelphia’s cultural offerings, combined with the city’s comparative affordability, proved too tempting.

“There are a lot of artistic people around and this great academic scene,” she said, ticking off a laundry list of attributes that drew her to move here. “It’s not too large, but you can still do everything else you would do in a big city.

“In Philly, there’s still a lot going on, but you have space to grow,” echoed her friend, 24-year-old Tayarisha Poe.

Read more:  http://www.philly.com/philly/news/Philly_is_on_a_national_roll.html

You Can Blame South Street For The New Miley Cyrus

Editor’s note:  I think there’s more blame to go around than South Street…just sayin’.

Miley Cyrus is naked on the cover of Rolling Stone, but you shouldn’t waste your energy focusing on that image because the content of the accompanying profile is far more interesting.

Rolling Stone‘s Josh Eels spent a significant amount of time with the polarizing pop star as she got “Rolling Stone” tattooed on the bottom of her feet, went out for sushi, and jumped out of a plane. But, really, the most compelling portions of the feature focus on Miley’s transition from Hannah Montana to the young woman who twerked all over MTV and America back in August.

She talks about her performance and how it’s helped her bond with another polarizing musician, Kanye West.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/trending/The-Miley-Cyrus-Rolling-Stone-profile-is-a-must-read.html#yv8Wz3e2hM8u5mth.99

Photo: Will Smith And His Family React To Miley Cyrus At The VMAs

Editor’s note:  This is priceless and really says something.  Miley needs an intervention.  You gotta check out the picture!

Well it seems as if we weren’t the only ones completely dumbfounded by Miley Cyrus’ performance at Sunday evening’s Video Music Awards.

The pop star twerked, she gyrated, slapped a butt, and uncomfortably paraded around teddy bears during her risque number alongside Robin Thicke, even using a foam hand as a sexual prop – all while wearing a plastic bikini.  Oh, and she sang, too.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/entertainment/television/Photo-Will-Smith-and-his-family-reacts-to-Miley-Cyrus-at-the-VMAs.html#0wj1sP4ubAfAwBp7.99

‘Dallas’ Star Larry Hagman Dies In Texas

English: Publicity photo of Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden from I Dream of Jeannie. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

.R. Ewing was a business cheat, faithless husband and bottomless well of corruption.  Yet with his sparkling grin, Larry Hagman masterfully created the charmingly loathsome oil baron — and coaxed forth a Texas-size gusher of ratings — on television’s long-running and hugely successful nighttime soap, “Dallas.”

Although he first gained fame as nice guy Capt. Tony Nelson on the fluffy 1965-70 NBC comedy “I Dream of Jeannie,” Hagman earned his greatest stardom with J.R. The CBS serial drama about the Ewing family and those in their orbit aired from April 1978 to May 1991, and broke viewing records with its “Who shot J.R.?” 1980 cliffhanger that left unclear if Hagman’s character was dead.

The actor, who returned as J.R. in a new edition of “Dallas” this year, had a long history of health problems and died Friday due to complications from his battle with cancer, his family said.

“Larry was back in his beloved hometown of Dallas, re-enacting the iconic role he loved the most.  Larry’s family and closest friends had joined him in Dallas for the Thanksgiving holiday,” the family said in a statement that was provided to The Associated Press by Warner Bros., producer of the show.

Read more:  http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20121124/ENTERTAINMENT01/121129678/-dallas-star-larry-hagman-dies-in-texas

Phyllis Diller Dead At 95: Pioneering TV Comedienne Passes Away At Los Angeles Home

English: Phyllis Diller. Picture taken at the her home in Brentwood, California, USA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Phyllis Diller, who kicked down the door for a generation of women comedians by creating one of America’s first desperate housewives, died yesterday at her Los Angeles home.  She was 95.

She had been living at home in hospice care.  She had a heart attack in 1999 and TMZ reports she recently suffered a serious fall.

Diller made her reputation as a standup comedienne who costarred in 23 TV specials with Bob Hope and later had her own ABC show.

Joan Rivers, among others, has noted she did this at a time when the comedy field, unlike today, was male-dominated.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/phyllis-diller-pioneering-tv-commedienne-dead-95-article-1.1140434#ixzz2498fZ8xy

Tom Cruise And Katie Holmes To Divorce

Editor’s note:  Because nobody saw this coming…  Hey Katie, I think Dawson is still available!

It seems like only yesterday that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were enjoying Pittsburgh in autumn with daughter Suri, the very picture of a happy family unit while Cruise was here to film “Jack Reacher” last year.

Times have changed, and today it was announced by People magazine and other media outlets that Cruise and Holmes are getting a divorce.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/ae/celebrities/people-tom-cruise-and-katie-holmes-to-divorce-savannah-guthrie-in-at-today-642558/#ixzz1zDD5rvQJ

UK Singer Amy Winehouse Found Dead In Her North London Apartment

This is very sad news but yet hardly unexpected.  The 27-year-old singer has made more headlines recently for her drug and alcohol problems than she has for making music.  Another tragic end to a talented musician.  Amy won twenty-eight awards, including five Grammy Awards for Best Pop Vocal Album, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best New Artist, all in 2008.

Gunsmoke’s Marshall Dillon Dies At 88

James Arness, the actor who made a lasting impression on generations of television viewers portraying Marshall Dillon, died today at the age of 88.  Mr. Arness passed away at his Brentwood home.  Gunsmoke was one of the longest running shows on television (1955 – 1975).  Arness was a quiet man who shunned the Hollywood scene and was intensely private.

James Arness’ younger brother, actor Peter Graves, also rose to fame on the small screen as the star of Mission Impossible.  Peter Graves died March 14, 2010, four days before his 84th birthday.

There’s No Place Like Home – Pink Returning To Philly For Baby Shower

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Outspoken rocker and PETA activist Pink is pregnant and returning to the Philadelphia area to celebrate with family and friends.  Her baby shower will be this Saturday afternoon.

Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, burst on to the music scene in 2000 with her hit single “There You Go”.  Since then, Pink has released five albums and a greatest hits collection.  Billboard ranks Pink as 13^th on a list of Artists of the Decade and #1 Pop Song Artist of the decade.  Pink has achieved 10 Top Ten US hits and received two Grammy’s and five MTV Music Awards.

Pink has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and is ranked as the 27^th most powerful celebrity earning $44 million between June 2009 and June 2010 by Forbes Magazine.

Pink attended Central Bucks West High School in Doylestown and married motocross racer Carey Hart on January 7, 2006.  Despite a rocky road, Pink and Carey have reconciled and are expecting their first child in the near future (the reason for the trip home).

Michael Douglas May Have Beaten The Odds!!

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Finally, some good news to report!  66-year-old actor Michael Douglas has announced that his tumor is gone.  Douglas has been battling throat cancer and had lost 32 pounds in the process.  His gaunt pictures have been seen on tabloid magazines and television.  Many have speculated the worst.

Douglas has started an exercise regimen and has gained 12 pounds back!  He is set to start filming in May or June.  The new film will be a biopic about flamboyant pianist Liberace and Douglas will play the title role.

We wish Michael Douglas a full recovery and many years of good health!

Will 2010 Go Down In History As The Year Of Infidelity?

Geeze Louise.  Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, Larry King goes and screws up his marriage too!  Looks like Tiger, David and Jesse have another adultering amigo.  Is there something in the water these celebrities are drinking??  Viagra maybe? 

I know, the Tiger thing broke in December of 2009 but it has certainly been big news for all of 2010.  Lettermen is a carry-over as well.

And no pre-nup???  Stupid is as stupid does Larry.  Did you think the 8th time was the charm?  Bangs head on computer desk!

Brad Pitt throws hat in ring for New Orleans mayor!

Okay, now I have seen everything.  Celebrity do-gooder Brad Pitt has evidently thrown his hat into the New Orleans mayoral race.  His platform is:

I’m running on the gay marriage, no religion, legalization and taxation of marijuana platform.  He supposedly said this on national television.

Well alrightly then!

Stick to movies Brad.  Not sure Angie would want to live in New Orleans.  Hope you asked permision first. LOL!