Alexa PenaVega is opening up about her journey in Hollywood — and her journey away from the entertainment capital, too.
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Betty White’s pet bear has passed away according to a post made on the late star’s Instagram.
Betty’s roles in shows like Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show made her a household name, but one thing she loved more than acting was animal rights advocacy. Her lifelong dedication to her furry friends brought her in the presence of many animals, but one of her most beloved was Bam Bam, a grizzly bear who lived at the Los Angeles Zoo.
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The Hot In Cleveland star first met Bam Bam in 2018 when she filmed her documentary The First Lady of Television, and she fed him marshmallows with her bare hands (not her bear hands)! During the filming, she shocked the world when she leant over to give the ferocious beast a kiss on the cheek! At the time of the interaction, White stated:
Now, only months after the star’s death, it was revealed in a wistful Instagram post that Bam Bam has passed away. Kiersten Mikelas, a personal assistant who now runs the late actress’ social media, posted a gallery of photos which featured Betty and her real life teddy bear. The touching post read:
Awww! The post continued:
Aw! We’re sure that Betty and Bam Bam are together eating marshmallows once again!
Ch-ch-check out the full post with all the adorable pictures (below):
Even after her passing, Betty has been able to give back to the animals she loved so much in life.
Since The Proposal actress’ passing, the #BettyWhiteChallenge has taken social media by storm. What started as an idea for fans to donate $5 to a local animal shelter in honor of the late star quickly became a viral sensation. The hashtag was trending number one worldwide on what would have been Betty’s 100
Alexa PenaVega is opening up about her journey in Hollywood — and her journey away from the entertainment capital, too.
Wilson Chapman editorRita Moreno is not only an EGOT winner, but now the Hollywood legend is having a building with her name on it in Hollywood.The “West Side Story” star was on hand on June 23 at the naming ceremony of the Hollywood Arts Collective’s Rita Moreno Arts Building in Los Angeles.Set to open in summer 2023 at 1630 Schrader Blvd., the Entertainment Community Fund’s Hollywood Arts Collective complex will also house the Cicely Tyson Residential Building for low-income residents.“This really came as a surprise to me, and I was asked if I would allow them to put my name on it and I did two things: I almost peed, and I damn near fell down on the floor,” Moreno told Variety. “I said, ‘Really?’ And then I wanted to say ‘Why?’ but I figured that would be kind of rude. If they had chosen me there was something just wonderful about me that I needed to be reminded of.
Los Angeles isn't what it used to be for some celebrities as they continue to trade in the glitzy glamour for nature and open space. Celebrities from James Van Der Beek to Haylie Duff have made the decision to relocate their families from California to areas near Texas. The stars spoke about nature, feeling normal, being disconnected and having more space when discussing their reasons for the moves.
Kaley Cuoco is officially legally single, having now finalized her divorce from former husband Karl Cook nine months after announcing their separation.MORE: Kaley Cuoco reveals new project coming soon after The Flight Attendant finaleAccording to legal documents obtained by Entertainment Tonight, the proceedings were finalized by a judge on Monday 20 June in Los Angeles Superior Court.VIDEO: Kaley Cuoco cheered on by new boyfriend during unusual date nightThe final processes mark the end of their over three-year-long marriage, which began when they first met in 2016, got engaged the following year, and tied the knot in June of 2018. The actress was previously married to tennis player Ryan Sweeting.Kaley and Karl announced their split in September of 2021, releasing a statement saying: "Despite a deep love and respect for one another, we have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions. MORE: Kaley Cuoco wows in bridal look as she pays tribute to close friend"We have both shared so much of our journey publicly so while we would prefer to keep this aspect of our personal life private, we wanted to be forthcoming in our truth together.
Farrah Abraham, a former Teen Mom OG star, has been charged with battery after she was arrested in January.
Farrah Abraham, a former star, has been charged with battery after she was arrested in January.According to the Los Angeles Superior Court, Abraham will be arraigned on Thursday at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.Abraham, 31, was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor assault in January, following an incident at a Hollywood nightclub. The reality star was detained after allegedly slapping a security guard at the club and restaurant Grandmaster Recorders in Hollywood.Despite the arraignment on the court calendar, Abraham's attorney released a statement on Wednesday claiming that no charges have been brought against her.«The Law Office of Dario C. Gomez, Esq., on behalf of our client, Ms.
Actress and singer Haylie Duff, who has spent most of her life in Hollywood, decided during the pandemic she was going to move her family back to her home state of Texas. The star spoke with Fox News Digital about why she decided to pick up her family and return to her roots. "Well, you know, I grew up in Texas," she shared. "Texas is my home state.
Tyler Sanders, who starred on the Amazon spinoff series Just Add Magic: Mystery City and guest-starred on 9-1-1: Lone Star, Fear the Walking Dead and The Rookie, died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 18. His agent Pedro Tapia confirmed the news but did not provide details. He added that Sanders’ death is under investigation.
Oscars for its handling of the death of actor Sidney Poitier, saying that he should have had “a whole section”.At the ceremony in March the late actor was commemorated with a 40 second tribute at the beginning of the In Memoriam section. His work was also celebrated alongside Ivan Reitman and Betty White during an additional song-led section.Speaking to the Los Angeles Times about the memoriam tribute, Jackson said: “I’m still a little ticked that the greatest actor we had in Hollywood died and they gave him, what, 10 fucking seconds. No.
Nick Clement Cris Abrego’s rise to the top of the ranks of the unscripted television world is a tale of passion and perseverance. Born and raised in suburban El Monte, Calif., he is a second-generation Mexican American who fought hard to break into the entertainment industry 25 years ago.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSteve Keene, whose artwork is nearly synonymous with indie-rock via his work with Pavement, Apples in Stereo, Bonnie Prince Billie and others, will release the first-ever published book of his art, titled, naturally enough, “The Steve Keene Art Book (#SKartBook),” out today (June 14) via Hat & Beard and Tractor Beam. The release follows a successful Kickstarter campaign with over 600 backers.His artwork was also briefly featured in the Hulu series “High Fidelity,” starring Zoe Kravitz, on the walls of the apartment of an indie-rock-loving character.Fittingly, the book is nearly the same size as a vinyl album.
Hollywood star Philip Baker Hall has died, aged 90. The news was announced by his friend and neighbour Sam Farmer on Monday (13 June).
Foo Fighters have shared details of two tribute concerts after the tragic death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins.MORE: Gavin Rossdale pays emotional tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins after his untimely deathThe band announced the two shows will take place on 3 September in London at Wembley Stadium and on 27 September at he Kia Forum in Los Angeles.WATCH: Stars gone too soon "For our dear friend, our badass bandmate, our beloved brother…Foo Fighters and The Hawkins family bring you the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts," the tweet read, confirming the news.Taylor's wife Alison also issued a statement thanking fans "for the outpouring of love each and every one of you have shown our beloved Taylor," as well as the band: "We consider every band member and the extended Foo Fighters team our family."MORE: Kate Beckinsale says 'life can shatter' in tribute to her beloved dadMORE: Yellowstone's Kevin Costner mourns sad death of co-star and close friend with heartfelt tribute "Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee will come together with the Hawkins family to celebrate the life, music and love of their husband, father, brother and bandmate with The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts," the announcement read, revealing that a full lineup for the concerts will be forthcoming."As one of the most respected and beloved figures in modern music, Taylor’s monolithic talent and magnetic personality endeared him to millions of fans, peers, friends and fellow musical legends the world over. Millions mourned his untimely passing on March 25, with passionate and sincere tributes coming from fans as well as musicians Taylor idolized.
died in March due to a cardiovascular collapse at the age of 50 in a Colombian hotel where multiple drugs were found, according to a report that cited Colombian authorities.The first show will be on Sept. 3 at London’s Wembley Stadium and the second is set for Sept.