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”
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”
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?”
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”
We’ve seen a lot of photos of Olivia Newton John since she passed on, but this has to be our absolute favorite. Billy Idol posted this vintage pic with no explanation of when or where it was taken, but look at those SWEET faces! (Olivia much sweeter than Billy, of course ) We’re guessing it Continue reading “EVEN BILLY IDOL WAS TOUCHED BY OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN”
Olivia Newton John always held a special place in my heart because of her role in Grease. Grease was written by a guy who grew up in a Chicago suburb like the one I grew up in. In high school there were two groups – the Greasers and the Ivy League style kids. The Greasers Continue reading “OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN: THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES”
Back in the 90’s when we had an expense account, we used to frequent the fancier restaurants in Beverly Hills. Every once in awhile, there would be a fuss, and Sidney Poitier (along with companions) would be leaving the restaurant, and MANY people (including other celebrities) would stop him to chat. He was always charming Continue reading “HALLE BERRY BECAME FRIENDS WITH HER CHILDHOOD IDOL”