Celebrity

BEL AIR—Former First Lady, Nancy Reagan died at her Bel Air home of congestive heart failure on Sunday, March 6 at the age of 94. Reagan was born Anne Frances Robbins in July 1921 in New York City. She was known as a Hollywood actress in the 1940s and 1950s appearing in movies that included “Portrait of Jennie,” “East...

MANHATTAN, NY—“Mob Wives” star Angela ‘Big Ang’ Raiola passed away on Thursday, February 18 after a battle with stage 4 lung cancer at the age of 55. The reality star was surrounded by family and friends at a Manhattan hospital. The star was diagnosed with lung cancer in March 2015 and had a tumor removed. Vinnie Medguno released the following...

SAN FRANCISCO—Football and food joined forces at the legendary Cow Palace, on the eve of Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco. Celebrities and top chefs joined together with current, past and Hall of Fame NFL players to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Taste of the NFL’s Party with a Purpose. Actor Daniel Dae Kim, Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell, Kristi Yamagucci,...

UNITED STATES—It’s the one time of year, where literally EVERYTHING stops: it’s Super Bowl Sunday. And this isn’t just any Super Bowl; it’s the 50th anniversary which is the one time of year that EVERYONE, all ethnicities, all genders join in celebrating all things sports, food, commercials and TV. For this epic battle, the Denver Broncos courtesy of Peyton Manning...

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—Wesley Scantlin, 43, lead singer for the rock band Puddle of Mudd was arraigned in court on Wednesday, February 3 on charges that he damaged a home he previously owned, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office announced in a press release. Scantlin was charged with one count each of felony vandalism and misdemeanor trespassing. The singer has been accused...

SAN FRANCISCO—Wilkes Bashford, a world renowned clothier from San Francisco, died at the age of 82 on Saturday, January 16. Bashford had suffered from prostate cancer. Bashford was known for his self-titled clothing chain, which he created over four decades ago in 1966. To many, he was the man who changed the fashion scene in San Francisco, and was the first...

LONDON, ENGLAND—On Thursday, January 14, Alan Rickman, 69, died of pancreatic cancer. The actor had not disclosed his condition to the public, and close friends said Rickman had not revealed the severity of his illness until recent weeks. Rickman’s representatives at the Independent Talent Group Ltd. say he had a short battle with cancer from the time of his...

BEVERLY HILLS—For all those movie lovers out there, it is the moment we have all been waiting for. The contenders for the 88th Annual Academy Awards were announced on Thursday, January 14. The nominations were read by directors Ang Lee, Guillermo del Toro, actor John Krasinski and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs from the famed Samuel Goldwyn Theatre. Leading the...

MALIBU—The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that Zachary Benton Self, 19, from Overland Park, Kansas has officially been sentenced after pleading no contest to stalking singer Lana Del Rey. According to a press release from Greg Risling, Public Information Officer of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Self, who is from Overland Park, Kansas, entered his plea on...

HOLLYWOOD—The music world is mourning the loss of rock and pop legend David Bowie who passed away at the age of 69, on Saturday, January 10 after an 18-month battle with cancer. Bowie was battling liver cancer, which the musician did not publicly announce. His death occurred just two days after his 69th birthday, where he released his latest album...