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Monday, June 2nd, 2008
The music world has once again lost a legend. Rock n Roll pioneer Bo Diddley has died, after months of bad health. Last August, Diddley health problems began after suffering a heart attack. Three months later, he had a bad stoke that affected his ability to speak. After returning to his home in Florida [...]
Why Heath Mattered
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008As fans everywhere mourn the untimely death of Heath Ledger, their outpouring of sadness, confusion and shock seems appropriate - yet confusing. After all, Ledger had very few films to his credit by the time he died, and most of those films were of the seldom-seen, art-house variety.
But as Nathaniel over at Film Experience mentioned today, one film - and the [...]
Goodbye, Heath
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008Most words fail to convey the utter helplessness and sadness at the passing of someone special like Heath Ledger. News reports can tell you the forensic details, but nothing can really capture the heart-raping agony of this talented boy’s death.
Here’s a poem that I put together in honor of this wonderful and troubled young man.
Heath Ledger Is Dead
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008What the fuck is going on in Hollywood? Another top actor has died of an apparent accidental drug overdose. Which is not a surprise after his last interview.
Death Of A Young Star
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008Actor Brad Renfro was found dead in his Los Angeles home this morning. He cause isn’t known yet, but his history of drug abuse is more than likely a factor.
Vampira Expira
Friday, January 11th, 2008The famed Vampira, television’s first horror host, died today. With her goes a long tradition of late-night oddities and hosts that once made television something more than simply a money making machine.
Bitch, I Can’t Hit You No Mo
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
Rock n’ Roll pioneer and legendary wife beater Ike Turner was found dead today. He was 76 years old. The cause of death is not known yet, but he has claimed to be clean and sober for years now. We’ll see about that.
Bow Your Head - Kevin Dubrow RIP
Monday, November 26th, 2007
The music world has lost yet another Icon. Quiet Riot front-man Kevin Dubrow was found dead in his Las Vegas on Sunday. The cause of death, of the 52 year old singer has not yet been determined.
Tummy Tuck = $4,000, Breast Reduction = $3,000, Life = Priceless
Monday, November 12th, 2007
Over the weekend, Dr. Donda West, the mother of rapper Kanye West died. Donda used to work as her son’s manager and earlier this year, she released a book called Raising Kanye about the rapper’s childhood and her experiences as his manager.
At first the cause of death was unknown, but it appears that we [...]
Remembering Janis
Thursday, October 4th, 2007
On this day 37 years ago, Janis Jopin died of a drug overdose at the age of 27.
Janis is the greatest female rock singer of all time. She was wasn’t the best looking and she didn’t have the best band in the world, but she had a voice that was unique, powerful and filled [...]
The Sky Is Still Crying
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007
Today would have been the 53rd birthday of legendary blues/rock guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. Stevie was one of the most accomplished blues guitarist ever to play a note. He may not have been a smooth and polished as Clapton or as eccentric as Hendrix, but his guitar skills and love for the blues were equally as [...]
Robert Jordan is Dead
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
The beloved author and mastermind of the Wheel of Time series, Robert Jordan, passed away September the 16th.
The Day The Music Changed
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
September 11, was a life changing day for everybody with a heart. It was a tragedy that shocked the country and made everybody feel a little vulnerable, after all you usually think your safe at work. Most of us could never imagine what the people in the planes the towers or their loved one [...]
The King Of Tributes
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
As we look back on and pay tribute to September 11th 2001, one of the best tributes was given by Anheuser Busch.
Pavarotting
Thursday, September 6th, 2007
According to several sources, famed opera star Luciano Pavarotti died early this morning of pancreatic cancer. He was 71.
When most of us think of opera, our eyes roll backwards into our thick heads and we desperately search for any diversion to whisk us away from the horror. The intelligibility of the language coupled with the [...]
Happy Birthday To A Flamboyant Queen
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007
Today, if Freddie Mercury had not of died from Aids he would have been 61 years old. Freddie was one of the most talented and charismatic lead singers to ever grace the stage, but his love the cock cost him his life and career.
How Am I Going To Know What’s On T.V.?
Friday, August 31st, 2007
The end of an American tradition.
Today The King Fell Off The Throne
Thursday, August 16th, 2007
Today marks the 30 year anniversary of the “death” of Elvis Presley.
Dead Like Variety Television
Sunday, August 12th, 2007Merv Griffin, who managed in life to rival cockroaches as the hardiest lifeform on the planet, finally died of prostate cancer. He was 82.
Few people in the entertainment business can claim the longevity, tenacity, and unstoppable will that characterized Griffin’s career. He spanned the decades with a bizarre mixture of singing, dancing, talk, variety, game shows, [...]
TAPS
Monday, July 30th, 2007We sadly have lost some bright lights in the world of entertainment today.
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