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Judy Garland's Former Lover 'Always Knew' She Would Die Young
Judy Garland's former lover "wasn't surprised" when she died young.The legendary Hollywood actress - who achieved global fame through her role as Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz' but struggled with addiction in the years...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 March 2024
Katy Perry Quits American Idol As She Hints At New Music And World Tour
Katy Perry has quit 'American Idol'.The 39-year-old pop star has served as a judge on the hit ABC talent show since 2018 and is currently preparing for her seventh season searching for the next...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 February 2024
Man Who Stole Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Will Not Face Prison Time
The man who pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of Judy Garland's ruby slippers will not face prison time.Terry Jon Martin confessed to taking the famous shoes worn by the late screen legend when she...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 January 2024
Geri Halliwell's Mother Didn't Want Her To Go Into Showbiz: 'She Thought I'd End Up On Drugs!'
Geri Halliwell's mother didn't want her to go into show business. The 51-year-old pop star shot to global fame as part of the Spice Girls in late the 1990s alongside Mel B, Emma Bunton, Melanie...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 January 2024
Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz
A man has pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz'.According to CBS News, Terry Martin, 76, appeared in a Duluth federal courtroom on Friday...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 October 2023
Huge Music Star To Become The Face Of Asda For Christmas
Michael Bublé is to star in a musical Christmas ad campaign for Asda.The 47-year-old singer is best known for being a Yuletide crooner and has sold 15 million copies of his album ‘Christmas’ but...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 September 2023
Wizard Of Oz Munchkin Dies Aged 91
Betty Ann Bruno has died at the age of 91.The actress - who passed away on Sunday (30.07.23) - played a Munchkin in the 1939 classic 'The Wizard of Oz' and was thought to be...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 August 2023
The Original Voice Of Barbie's Ken Has Died Aged 96
The original voice of Barbie's Ken, William 'Bill' Cunningham, has died aged 96.The founder of the CESD Talent Agency passed away at his home in West Hollywood on July 15, the company announced on social...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 July 2023
Kenya Barris To Direct Wizard Of Oz Remake
Kenya Barris is to direct a 'Wizard of Oz' remake.The 'Black-ish' creator has been tapped to write and helm the Warner Bros. reimagining of L. Frank Baum's book 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'.The story has...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 August 2022
Keke Palmer: Lightyear Is Progress For Diversity In Films
Keke Palmer considers 'Lightyear' to be "progress" for representation in films.The 28-year-old actor voices Izzy Hawthorne in the new Pixar movie, which serves as an origin story for 'Toy Story' icon Buzz Lightyear, and is...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 June 2022
A Look Back At Some Of The Greatest Best Original Song Oscar Winners
The 93rd Academy Awards night saw some well-deserved movies winning gongs including Nomadland for Best Picture and Best Director, and The Father for Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as Fight for You from Judas and...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 26 April 2021
Wizard Of Oz Remake With Watchmen Director Nicole Kassell
'The Wizard of Oz' is being remade by 'Watchmen' director Nicole Kassell.New Line Cinema has revealed the filmmaker will be at the helm of a new adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved 1900 children's novel,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 February 2021
Renee Zellweger To Star As Legendary Judy Garland In New Biopic
Versatile Hollywood superstar Renee Zellweger is back to her singing and dancing best - as the actress prepares to play American icon Judy Garland in a new biopic of the international idol.Renee Zellweger will play...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 March 2018
Judy Garland's Ex Say She Was Harassed By Munchkins On 'Wizard Of Oz' Set
A memoir written by Judy Garland’s ex-husband Sid Luft claims the actress was repeatedly harassed by some of the actors who played the Munchkins in the Wizard of Oz.Luft died in 2005, but his memoir,...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 February 2017
10 Mother-daughter Duos That We Love As Much As Debbie Reynolds And Carrie Fisher
The world is still reflecting on how Debbie Reynolds And Carrie Fisher were one of the greatest celebrity mother-daughter pairs in Hollywood before their deaths less than 24 hours apart from each other in December....
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 January 2017
Liza Minnelli Unfazed By Agent's Memoir
In June (15), Stevie Phillips released Judy & Liza & Robert & Freddie & David & Sue & Me in which she wrote about the drug abuse suffered by the star's late mother...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 September 2015
Judy Garland's Wizard Of Oz Dress Up For Auction
The dress is one of 10 versions of the costume worn by Garland's character Dorothy in the 1939 musical movie, but most of the outfits were recycled by staff at the MGM studio...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 July 2015
Judy Garland Fan Offers $1 Million Reward For Return Of Stolen Ruby Slippers
The shoes, one of four pairs used for the 1939 movie classic, were stolen from a glass case at the Judy Garland Museum in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota in 2005 and...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 July 2015
$1 Million Reward Offered For The Return Of Judy Garland's Stolen Ruby Slippers From 'The Wizard Of Oz'
An anonymous donor has offered a generous $1 million reward for ‘credible information’ which will help recover the the pair of Judy Garland’s red sequinned, ruby slippers which were stolen from a museum in her...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 July 2015
Divers Search For Judy Garland's Stolen Ruby Slippers
The shoes were stolen from a glass case at the museum in 2005 and bosses have been trying to track down the priceless memorabilia ever since. Longrunning rumours suggest the sparkly slippers,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2015
Actor/singer Jim Bailey Dies At 77
The performer passed away from complications of pneumonia on Saturday (30May15) in Los Angeles, according to the New York Times. Bailey was best known for performing in drag as several celebrities,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 June 2015
Bradley Cooper To Direct A Star Is Born Remake
Bradley Cooper is set to make his directorial debut on a remake of 'A Star is Born'.The 40-year-old actor is in line to step behind the camera for the first time to re-imagine the story...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2015
Liza Minnelli Doing 'Very Well' In Rehab
Liza Minnelli is doing ''very well'' in rehab.The 69-year-old actress has been seeking treatment for substance abuse and reportedly ''can't wait'' to get back to work.A source said: ''Liza is doing very well in rehab...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 March 2015
5 Things You Need To Know About Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli has recently been admitted into rehab so she can get help with substance abuse problems. The 69-year-old reportedly checked herself in early this week and is already showing signs of "excellent progress". Just...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 March 2015
Liza Minnelli Checks Into Rehab
Liza Minnelli has checked into rehab.The 69-year-old actress has been seeking treatment at an undisclosed medical centre for substance abuse for the past week, but it is thought she'll be released soon following her progress.Her...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 March 2015
Liza Minnelli Breaks Back After Accident With Dogs
Liza Minnelli has broken her back after an accident with her dogs.The Oscar winner was at home with her pets when one of the canines excitedly jumped at the star causing her to fall and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 September 2014
Anne Hathaway: 'Judy Garland Project Is Not Cancelled'
Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has dismissed rumours suggesting her long-awaited Judy Garland biopic has been shelved indefinitely.The Les Miserables star has been working on a film about the late screen legend since 2009, but the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 March 2014
Tom Hardy To Play Both Kray Twins In Biopic
Tom Hardy will play both Kray twins in the forthcoming big screen biopic 'Legend'. The 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' actor is in talks to play famed criminals Reggie and Ronnie Kray - who were known...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 February 2014
Wizard Of Oz To Be Celebrated At Oscars
The Oscars will celebrate the 75th anniversary of 'Wizard Of Oz'.The iconic musical adventure film starring the late Judy Garland - which received six nominations in 1939 - will be given a special tribute at...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 January 2014
Liza Minnelli Braves Broken Wrist To Perform At Nyc Cancer Benefit
Liza Minnelli bravely ignored the pain of a broken wrist to perform at New York City's famed Birdland jazz club to benefit The Actors Fund's Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative and Tower Cancer Research Foundation's...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 October 2013
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