We just heard that Norby Walters died at 91- he was a successful music agent from New York who threw those fabulous Night of 100 Stars Oscar parties at the Beverly Hills Hotel every year. As the Star Magazine gossip columnist, this was a party I never missed. Celebrities – many of them classic old Continue reading “NORBY WALTERS: THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!”
It was back in the 70’s when we were partying at the small and exclusive club in Beverly hills called The Candy Store. A recent arrival in LA from Chicago, we loved nightclubbing because we always ran into movie stars. On this night we were mesmerized by the sight of What’s Up Doc? costars Ryan Continue reading “RYAN O’NEAL: THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES”
Countless celebrities have taken to social media to memorialize Matthew Perry after his unexpected death at 54 on October 28. His 5 Friends costars, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer have remained silent. According to my source the tight knit group is debating whether to issue a joint statement or Continue reading “WHY MATTHEW PERRY’S COSTARS ON FRIENDS HAVE BEEN SILENT”
He’s most famous for his catchy hit, Margaritaville, which he brilliantly mastered into a lifestyle brand earning millions in the process, but Jimmy Buffett apparently also had a great sense of humor. Although he’s not someone we’ve written about, we couldn’t help but share this whimsical tidbit. According to a source, Jimmy summoned his dearest Continue reading “JIMMY BUFFETT SAID GOODBYE TO HIS FRIENDS”
Monday morning – and another celebrity death. But this one REALLY hurt. Paul Reubens has been around since I started writing Hollywood gossip and he was always special. His character Pee Wee Herman had a singular appeal for people our age who loved flea markets and anything vintage. We had friends in common and often Continue reading “PAUL REUBENS : THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES”
Was Tina Turner’s death something she took charge of? The iconic star passed away from a plethora of illnesses including kidney failure, but a music insider speculates that Tina orchestrated her passing on HER terms. In the months leading up to her death, Tina reconnected with everyone she felt was important in her life, from Continue reading “TINA TURNER “DIDN’T WANNA FIGHT” ANY MORE?”
Back in the 90’s, we had a friend who lived right next door to Raquel Welch’s former personal assistant, an elderly woman named Phyllis. The older woman – a no-nonsense schoolteacher type – long retired, was in her late eighties. Our friend talked about how Raquel would often visit the West Hollywood condominium building to Continue reading “RAQUEL WELCH: THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES”
Have to admit we were shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Kirstie Alley. We always WANTED to like Kirstie (loved her on Cheers) but Scientology got in the way. We remember when Kirstie talked about the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Scientologists have an inexplicable hatred of psychiatrists and Kirstie said she believed Continue reading “KIRSTIE ALLEY: A SLAVE TO SCIENTOLOGY”
Jerry Lee Lewis will be MISSED- he was a one-of-a-kind character who made rock n’roll fun. His shows were wild and he often ended up brawling with some inebriated guy in the audience. Unlike many celebrities, he LIKED Star Magazine where I worked, and he invited me backstage to his dressing room when he played Continue reading “JERRY LEE LEWIS: THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES”
The death of the most famous paparazzo, Ron Galella, brought back a lot of memories today. I met him back in the early 80’s and he was already a legend. Jackie Onassis had HATED him (she was his favorite target) and Marlon Brando had socked him in the face, broke his jaw and knocked out Continue reading “RON GALELLA: THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES”