‘Brady Bunch’ star Barry Williams is a dad again at 57

By doris | Published: May 20, 2012

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Former “Brady Bunch” star Barry Williams is reportedly a new dad at 57!

According to RumorFix, the actor –- best known for playing Greg Brady on the popular classic TV series — recently welcomed a baby girl with girlfriend Elizabeth Kennedy, 33.

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The couple reportedly named their new arrival Samantha Rose. The baby arrived early. She was due on April 23.

This is Elizabeth’s first child and Barry’s second. The actor is father to son Brandon, 9, from a previous relationship.

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‘American Idol’ down to final 2 singers

By doris | Published: May 19, 2012

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “American Idol” finalist Joshua Ledet won’t be belting it out on this season’s final showdown.

The booming 20-year-old vocal powerhouse from Westlake, La., was revealed Thursday to have received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox talent contest, leaving bluesy 21-year-old crooner Phillip Phillips of Leesburg, Ga., and sassy 16-year-old budding diva Jessica Sanchez of San Diego to compete for the show’s record deal grand prize on next week’s finale.

“I just feel that we’re all winners at this point,” Ledet said before his eviction. “If I end up not making it and my friends make it, I’ll be voting for both of them.”

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Van Halen postpones 31 concert dates

By doris | Published: May 18, 2012

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(CNN) — Classic rockers Van Halen on Thursday abruptly postponed more than 30 tour dates, following their June 26 concert in New Orleans.

Contacted Friday for comment, a representative for the tour said that no other information was available. No explanation was given, and there was no word on when the appearances might be made up.

Thirteen shows, including Saturday’s concert in St. Paul, Minnesota, will go on as scheduled.

The band is on tour in support of its new album, “A Different Kind of Truth” — the first complete album with original lead singer David Lee Roth since the platinum-selling “1984,” which was released on the last day of 1983.

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Donna Summer dead at 63

By doris | Published: May 17, 2012

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Disco legend Donna Summer died Thursday at age 63, reportedly after a battle with cancer.

“Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts,
the greatest being her faith,” the singer’s family said in a statement.
“While we grieve her passing, we are at peace celebrating her
extraordinary life and her continued legacy. Words truly can’t express
how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this
sensitive time.”

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“NCIS” ends the season with a bang

By doris | Published: May 16, 2012

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(CBS News) “NCIS”‘ season finale went out with a bang, literally.

The episode, aptly titled “Till Death Do Us Part,” left the audience with questions as to whether some members of the team have died.

The episode followed the gang continuing on its hunt for terrorist Harper Dearing (Richard Schiff), who was still at large.

Dearing told the team in a video that he was seeking revenge on his son, who was killed in an explosion on a Navy ship that was caused by faulty wiring. His son was assigned to the ship as a result of a disciplinary action and the case was initially investigated by Gibbs (Mark Harmon).

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NBC keeps “Rock Center,” extends “The Voice” and adds comedy

By doris | Published: May 14, 2012

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(CBS/AP) NBC unveiled a fall schedule on Sunday that has 10 sitcoms, double the number of dramas it will air.

All the low-rated but critically-acclaimed Thursday comedies earned renewals, although “Community” will move to Fridays.

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Four of the comedies are new, including “Go On,” starring former “Friends” actor Matthew Perry as a fast-talking, sarcastic sportscaster who loses his wife in a car accident.

Among the shows canceled by NBC are “Harry’s Law,” ”Awake,” ”Are You There, Chelsea?” and “Bent.”

One show on the bubble was Brian Williams’ newsmagazine, “Rock Center,” but it is on the fall schedule for Thursday nights at 10 p.m. Robert Greenblatt, NBC entertainment president, conceded the show’s ratings are not what NBC had hoped for, but said such shows frequently take time to catch on.

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Loretta Lynn picks Zooey Deschanel to star in “Coal Miner’s Daughter” musical

By doris | Published: May 13, 2012

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(CBS/AP) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music legend Loretta Lynn is taking her life story to Broadway, and she has chosen film and TV actress Zooey Deschanel to play her on stage.

Lynn, 80, unveiled plans for a musical adaptation of “Coal Miner’s Daughter” during a Grand Ole Opry show at the Ryman Auditorium on Thursday night. Wearing one of her signature long-sleeve, floor-length dresses, the Country Music Hall of Fame member blew through four songs before bringing Deschanel onstage to sing the title tune.

The announcement mirrored the way Lynn invited actress Spacek on the Opry stage in 1979 to reveal that Spacek would play her in an upcoming film. Spacek later won an Academy Award for her performance.

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What lured Leonard Nimoy back to ‘Fringe?’

By doris | Published: May 12, 2012

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Two years ago we spoke to Leonard Nimoy about what was to be his final acting role on “Fringe.”

Just over a year ago, Nimoy returned to voice the role of William Bell in a partially-animated episode of the cult sci-fi series.

One “Transformers” movie and one “Big Bang Theory” episode later (both voice roles as well, mind you), viewers were stunned to see Nimoy return once again to “Fringe” in his first appearance on-screen in two years. So what brought him back?

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‘American Idol’ now down to the last 3 finalists

By doris | Published: May 11, 2012

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollie Cavanagh couldn’t make “American Idol” voters love her.

The soaring 18-year-old vocalist from McKinney, Texas, was eliminated from the Fox singing competition Thursday after it was revealed she received the fewest viewer votes.

The spritely balladeer rebounded in recent weeks after the judges took issue with Cavanagh’s lack of stage presence, but she was dismissed after crooning Journey’s “Faithfully” and Bonnie Rait’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” for her solo performances Wednesday.

“Idol” host Ryan Seacrest said 70 million viewer votes were cast this week.

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Tim McGraw launches line of signature headphones

By doris | Published: May 10, 2012

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NEW YORK (AP) — Country music star Tim McGraw says his daughters love wearing his new headphones around the house. Just don’t ask them to go past the front door.

“It’s tough to get them to go outside of the house,” McGraw joked of his three daughters, ages 10, 13 and 14, who balk at being seen wearing the headphones, which prominently feature his signature. “I’m probably the most uncool person they know in their eyes.”

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