Hildegard Behrens, renowned Wagner soprano, dies in TokyoAugust 19th, 2009 Opera singer Behrens dies in TokyoTOKYO — Soprano Hildegard Behrens, one of the finest Wagnerian performers of her generation, has died while traveling in Japan. She was 72. Jonathan Friend, artistic administrator of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, said Tuesday in an e-mail to opera officials that Behrens felt unwell while traveling to a festival near Tokyo.
Virginia Davis, star of Walt Disney's series of "Alice" comedies, dies at 90August 17th, 2009 Walt Disney star Virginia Davis dies at 90LOS ANGELES — Virginia Davis, who appeared in Walt Disney's pioneering "Alice" films, has died at age 90. The Walt Disney Co.
John Hughes, director of 'Sixteen Candles,' 'The Breakfast Club,' dies at 59 in NYCAugust 6th, 2009 '80s teen flick director John Hughes dies in NYCNEW YORK — Writer-director John Hughes, Hollywood's youth impresario of the 1980s and '90s who captured and cornered the teen and pre-teen market with such favorites as "Home Alone," ''The Breakfast Club" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," died Thursday, a spokeswoman said. He was 59. Hughes died of a heart attack during a morning walk in Manhattan, Michelle Bega said.
Sidney Zion, NY writer, dies; daughter's death helped spur limits on intern, resident hoursAugust 3rd, 2009 Sidney Zion dies; NY writer spurred medical reformNEW YORK — Sidney Zion, a writer who turned a family tragedy into a campaign to reform medical residencies, has died. Zion died Sunday at Calvary Hospital in Brooklyn.
Former US Sen. Larry Craig opens consulting firm, will focus on energy issuesJuly 27th, 2009 Former US Sen. Larry Craig opens consulting firmIDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Former U.S.
Veteran American-Israeli journalist Nechemia Meyers dies at 79June 10th, 2009 Nechemia Meyers, veteran journalist, dies at 79REHOVOT, Israel — Veteran Israeli-American journalist Nechemia Meyers, for decades associated with the Weizmann Institute of Science, has died after a long illness. He was 79. Meyers served as publications director and spokesman of the Rehovot-based university for 32 years until his retirement in 1995.
Hollywood writer John Furia Jr., famed for penning many popular TV series, dies at 79May 9th, 2009 Hollywood writer John Furia Jr. dies at age 79LOS ANGELES — Prolific screen and television writer John Furia Jr., who penned popular series including "Bonanza," ''The Waltons," and "Hawaii Five-O" among many others, has died, according to a statement from the Writers Guild of America West.
In anticipated move, Steelers release LB Larry FooteMay 5th, 2009 Steelers cut LB Foote, who wants more playing timePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers released starting inside linebacker Larry Foote on Monday, a move expected since Foote asked to be traded or cut. Foote has started every Steelers game for five seasons, including their Super Bowl victories last season and after the 2005 season.
Akshay backed out of 'Life Partner' over fee: Rumi JafryApril 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Writer-turned-director Rumi Jafry had finalised Akshay Kumar for his second film 'Life Partner', but says the star, who is known to charge exorbitant fees, backed out of the project on monetary issues. 'Akshay had a huge role in 'Life Partner'.
Bob Oates, LA sportswriter who chose Hall of Famers, covered 39 Super Bowls, dies at 93April 30th, 2009 Bob Oates, writer who covered 39 Super Bowls, diesLOS ANGELES — Bob Oates, a sportswriter who covered 39 consecutive Super Bowls and was the last surviving member of the original Pro Football Hall of Fame selection panel, has died at 93. Oates died Monday from age-related causes at his home in suburban Baldwin Hills, his son, Bob Jr., told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jimmy Breslin's daughter dies after collapsing at NYC restaurantApril 23rd, 2009 Prize-winning writer Breslin's daughter dies in NYNEW YORK — The daughter of writer Jimmy Breslin has died after collapsing at a New York City restaurant four days earlier. Bellevue Hospital Center spokesman Stephen Bohlen says Kelly Breslin died at the hospital Tuesday night.
Summer Laughin': 'Bruno,' 'Funny People' highlight season's anticipated comediesApril 22nd, 2009 'Bruno,' 'Funny People' highlight summer comediesNEW YORK — As much as tentpole action films dominate the summer, comedies, too, are a staple of the season. In warm summer nights, waves of cackling have long floated out of multiplexes playing "Caddyshack," ''There's Something About Mary" or "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."
Judd Apatow recalls going with his summer camp to see Bill Murray in "Stripes" as "one of the great moments of my entire life."
"There are a lot of gigantic movies with budgets well over $100 million that come out during the summer," said Apatow.
Larry King, Oprah Winfrey bidding for Goody's interviewMarch 3rd, 2009 LONDON - American chat show hosts Larry King and Oprah Winfrey are both bidding to interview cancer-stricken British reality TV star Jade Goody. Mirror.co.uk reports that both are talking to her agent Max Clifford about the possibility of her appearing on US TV via satellite link-up, either from her home or from the hospice where she is admitted now.
Rahul Bose to pen romantic comedyFebruary 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - After starring in comedies like 'Pyaar Ke Side-Effects', 'Dil Kabaddi' and 'Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam', versatile actor Rahul Bose is all set for another film of the same genre, but this time he will write it himself. 'Rahul has got an amazing sense of humour and he has always enjoyed working in romantic comedies.
I would love to work with Aamir again: Kunal KhemuFebruary 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - He has shared screen space with Aamir Khan as a child actor in hit films like 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke' and 'Raja Hindustani'. Now Kunal Khemu says he would love to feature alongside the superstar again after 13 long years.
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