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Sharon Osbourne: John Wayne Was A Bad Man
Sharon Osbourne has slammed late actor John Wayne as a ''really ugly'' and ''bad man''.The 67-year-old television personality has thrown her support behind a campaign to rename Orange County's John Wayne Airport, amid claims the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 July 2020
Richard Dreyfuss Has 'Surfed' The Challenge Of Depression
Richard Dreyfuss has ''surfed'' the challenge of dealing with depression.The 72-year-old actor has suffered from depression since his childhood, but Dreyfuss claims he's made the condition ''work for [him]'' and he couldn't imagine his life...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 June 2020
Actor Gregg Palmer Dies At 88
Palmer passed away on Saturday (31Oct15) at the Providence Tarzana Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was a staple in both small and big screen Westerns, and appeared in six films alongside...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 November 2015
Frank Sinatra's Address Book Sold At Auction
Frank Sinatra's little black book has sold at auction for $8,960.The leather address book of the legendary singer - who died in 1998, aged 82 - read like a who's who of the showbiz world,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 June 2015
Actor Ralph Taeger Dies
The 1960s TV star passed away at the Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, California on 11 March (15) following a long illness. Taeger rose to fame alongside James Coburn in gold rush...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 March 2015
John Wayne's Chaps Go Up For Auction
A pair of chaps worn by John Wayne in classic Western Red River is set to fetch more than $26,000 (£16,250) at auction.The brown leather leg protectors were sported by the veteran actor in his...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 February 2015
Anita Ekberg, Star Of "La Dolce Vita" Dies Aged 83
Anita Ekberg, the actress who danced in the Fontana di Trevi in Federico Fellini’s film “La Dolce Vita,” has died at the age of 83. Ekberg had been hospitalized recently after a series of illnesses,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 January 2015
Maureen O’Hara To Receive Honorary Oscar
It’s been a long time coming, but legendary actress Maureen O’Hara will finally receive her first Oscar today, at the academy’s Governors Awards ceremony. The 94 year old actress is being honoured for her lengthly...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 November 2014
David James Elliott To Star As John Wayne
Actor David James Elliott is set to take on the role of John Wayne in an upcoming Dalton Trumbo biopic.The former Jag star will portray the Hollywood Western icon in Trumbo, alongside Breaking Bad's Bryan...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 August 2014
John Wayne's Heirs Sue University Over "The Duke" Alcohol Products
The family of actor John Wayne is suing Duke University over the use of the actor's nickname, "The Duke," in a trademark for alcoholic drinks. John Wayne Enterprises, which is run by the Wayne family,...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 July 2014
Lana Del Rey Shoots Biblical Film
Lana Del Rey has taken on the role of Biblical character Eve in a bizarre new short film which brings Elvis Presley, John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe and Jesus Christ together in the Garden of Eden.The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 December 2013
Bruce Dern: 'Shooting John Wayne Killed My Career'
Veteran movie star Bruce Dern is convinced shooting John Wayne in the back in The Cowboys wrecked his film career because he became known as the man who killed The Duke.The 77 year old was...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 November 2013
Russell Brand Bought A Gun
Russell Brand has bought a gun.The 'Rock of Ages' actor purchased the firearms after relocating from the United Kingdom to Los Angeles, California.He ignored pleas from his mother Barbara not to get the pistol because...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 June 2012
Ann Rutherford Dies
'Gone With the Wind' actress Ann Rutherford has died. The Canadian star died at her home in Beverly Hills, California, last night (11.06.12) aged 94.Ann's close friend and fellow actress, Anne Jeffreys, said she had...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 June 2012
John Wayne's Eyepatch Up For Auction
John Wayne's famous True Grit eyepatch is expected to fetch more than $35,000 (£21,000) at an upcoming auction.The cowboy icon wore the iconic patch as Rooster Cogburn in the classic 1969 Western, and again in...
By WENN on 25 May 2012
John Wayne Urged Steven Spielberg Not To Make War Comedy
Movie legend John Wayne urged Steven Spielberg to abandon his World War II comedy 1941 - because he felt it was disrespectful to U.S. troops.The True Grit star was initially interested in a cameo role...
By WENN on 02 December 2011
John Wayne's Son Selling Off Movie Icon's Treasures At Auction
Hollywood icon John Wayne's youngest son has teamed up with auction company Heritage to offload a treasure chest of the famous movie cowboy's memorabilia.Ethan Wayne, who heads up John Wayne Enterprises in California, is planning...
By WENN on 07 September 2011
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Glen Campbell To Retire Following Alzheimers Diagnosis
Glen Campbell, the US country singer-songwriter, will officially retire from the music industry later this year after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Campbell will draw the curtain on his 50-year career with one final record...
By WENN on 23 June 2011
Coens Claim They Won Because Of Timing
Joel and Ethan Coen have attributed the success of their latest film, True Grit , to the accident of fortuitous timing. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Ethan Coen remarked, "We were kinda lucky...
By Lew Irwin on 10 January 2011
Jeff Bridges Concerned About John Wayne Comparisons In True Grit
Jeff Bridges wasn't sure it was necessary to remake 'True Grit' before accepting his role. The Oscar-winning actor - who plays a tough marshal helping a 14-year-old girl find the man who murdered her father...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 December 2010
Harrison Ford Is Director's 'Quintessential Cowboy'
Harrison Ford is the "quintessential cowboy". Director Jon Favreau was delighted to sign the 63-year-old actor up to his forthcoming movie 'Cowboys & Aliens' alongside 'James Bond' star Daniel Craig because he thinks the two...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 December 2010
Greatest Movie Cowboys Named In Western Magazine Poll
JOHN WAYNE's RINGO KID and ALAN LADD's SHANE have landed top spots in a new poll of the greatest movie cowboys.The two movie icons' western heroes in the films Stagecoach and Shane, respectively, feature in...
By WENN on 10 December 2010
Family Battles Over Wayne's Fortune
The children of legendary actor JOHN WAYNE are involved in a stand-off over the late film cowboy's fortune.Two of the star's kids, Aissa and Ethan, from Wayne's third marriage to Pilar Pallete, have become embroiled...
By WENN on 04 June 2010
Damon & Brolin In Talks To Ride John Wayne Remake
MATT DAMON and JOSH BROLIN are in talks to join the cast of the COEN BROTHERS' remake of JOHN WAYNEs classic western TRUE GRIT.Jeff Bridges has already signed on to play Rooster Cogburn - the...
By WENN on 27 October 2009
Cruise Learned From Wayne For Valkyrie Role
TOM CRUISE prepared for his role as a Nazi assassin in new movie VALKYRIE by studying American movie icon JOHN WAYNE. The actor wore an eye patch to play an injured World War II colonel...
By WENN on 17 December 2008
Wild's Widow Will Finish His Autobiography
Oscar-nominated actor JACK WILD's widow has vowed to finish the autobiography the OLIVER! actor started before his death. Wild - who played the ARTFUL DODGER in the 1968 movie - died last month (MAR06) aged...
By World Entertainment News Network on 04 April 2006
Curtis Berates Brokeback Mountain
Movie legend TONY CURTIS is stunned to learn BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN has received eight Oscar nominations, insisting there is nothing "unique" about the gay cowboy romance. ANG LEE's tragic epic has received nods for Best...
By WENN on 05 February 2006
Neeson: 'Bloom Is Errol Flynn Reborn'
LIAM NEESON is convinced his KINGDOM OF HEAVEN co-star ORLANDO BLOOM is legendary movie swashbuckler ERROL FLYNN reincarnated, because the young actor looks great in tights. Neeson insists many movie stars look awful in...
By WENN on 21 November 2005
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