In Memoriam: Isaac Hayes
Posted on August 10, 2008 - Filed Under Entertainment, In Memoriam | Leave a Comment
CNN.
Soul singer and arranger Isaac Hayes, who won Grammy awards and an Oscar for the theme from the 1971 action film “Shaft,” has died, sheriff’s officials in Memphis, Tennessee, reported Sunday.
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Read More..>>In Memoriam: Bernie Mac
Posted on August 10, 2008 - Filed Under Entertainment, In Memoriam, Television | Leave a Comment
CNN.
Bernie Mac, the actor and comedian who teamed up in the casino heist caper “Ocean’s Eleven” and gained a prestigious Peabody Award for his sitcom “The Bernie Mac Show,” died Saturday at age 50.
I was, at first, leery of Bernie’s comedy. But after watching his shows and seeing his stand-up routines on Comedy Central I [...]
Read More..>>In Memoriam: Estelle Getty
Posted on July 23, 2008 - Filed Under Entertainment, In Memoriam, Television | Leave a Comment
CNN.
Estelle Getty, the diminutive actress who spent 40 years struggling for success before landing a role of a lifetime in 1985 as the sarcastic octogenarian Sophia on TV’s “The Golden Girls,” has died. She was 84.
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Read More..>>Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
Posted on July 17, 2008 - Filed Under Entertainment, Video | 1 Comment
Is righteous.
Go. See.
In Memoriam: George Carlin
Posted on June 23, 2008 - Filed Under Entertainment, In Memoriam, Internet Video, YouTube | Leave a Comment
CNN.
Comedian-actor George Carlin, known for his raunchy but insightful humor, died of heart failure Sunday in Los Angeles, his publicist said. He was 71.
Carlin was definitely insightful. People may have disliked the way he presented information but no one can deny that most of his observations on human behavior were spot on.
Presented to you, George [...]
Dan Klass’ The Bitterest Pill
Posted on May 30, 2008 - Filed Under Bloggers, Entertainment, Podcasts | 2 Comments
I’ve been a long-time listener of The Bitterest Pill. And, I’ve got to tell you, friends and neighbors, there’s not a more entertaining podcast around.
For those of you unfamiliar with The Pill, it’s Dan Klass’s podcast about life in Los Angeles, California. He talks about being a stay-at-home dad, sometimes writer (he worked with Michael [...]
Don’t be bored, there’s plenty to do!
Posted on March 13, 2008 - Filed Under Activism, Arts, Entertainment, Events, Jacksonville, NC, Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts, Onslow County, NC, Photography | 1 Comment
911 Restoration (in Cedar Point) is hosting a collection of Patrick Keough’s Ireland Photographs tonight from 5pm to 7pm. There will also be a beer tasting.
Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts will be hosting the 6th annual Soup in a Bowl event on Saturday from 11am to 1pm. The cost is a $10 handmade [...]
Read More..>>In Memoriam: Roy Scheider
Posted on February 11, 2008 - Filed Under Entertainment, In Memoriam, Movies, Television | Leave a Comment
ABCNews.
Scheider died Sunday at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hospital in Little Rock, hospital spokesman David Robinson said. He was 75.
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In Memoriam: Heath Ledger
Posted on January 22, 2008 - Filed Under Entertainment, In Memoriam, Movies | Leave a Comment
Dude, wha?
BBC.
Hollywood actor Heath Ledger has been found dead at a downtown Manhattan residence, a New York Police Department spokesman has said.
I’m guessing since there’s no sign of foul play and the cause of death isn’t apparent means that either alcohol or drugs played a part in Ledger’s passing. Or, I suppose, it could just [...]
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