Laurie Buffett McGuane is remembering her late brother.
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George Michael‘s classic introduction during his 1998 interview with Michael Parkinson has resurfaced after the legendary chat show host’s death.The broadcaster “passed away peacefully at home” yesterday (August 16) at the age of 88 after a brief illness, his family shared.Parkinson’s TV career spanned seven decades, which saw him welcome the worlds biggest stars to the studio including Muhammad Ali, Elton John, Madonna and many more.One of the many memorable moments from Parkinson unfolded when Wham! star Michael appeared on the show in 1998, just months after his arrest in LA for “engaging in a lewd act” in a public toilet.A clip of Michael’s introductory words to Parkinson is now being re-shared online, in which he starts off by telling Parkinson his appearance is “a great honour for me”.George Michael’s incredible opening line when he spoke to Michael Parkinson in the wake of his arrest for lewd behaviour in LA pic.twitter.com/oDVATAFsWT— Neil Brennan (@nrdbrennan) August 17, 2023He recalled being and eight or nine years old when his mother allowed him to stay up late to watch Parkinson, adding: “She thought it would be a bit of quality watching so I’m very, very privileged to be here.”Parkinson politely told the singer his words were “very kind”, before Michael added: “She probably wouldn’t have been quite as thrilled that I had to take my willy out to get on here.”The moment was met by roars of laughing and cheers from the studio audience. “I mean really, would I have been on for an hour tonight without that incident?” Michael joked.Fans who have been reposting the clip have praised the “two great iconic entertainers” for their charm and good humour.
Laurie Buffett McGuane is remembering her late brother.
Jimmy Buffett‘s cause of death has been confirmed and revealed.Following the singer-songwriter’s passing last week (September 1), Buffett’s official website has been updated with his cause of death. “The beloved singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett passed away at his home in Sag Harbor, Long Island on Friday September 1, 2023 surrounded by family and friends,” his website writes.Now updated to reflect the cause of death, the statement adds: “Buffett, 76, had been fighting Merkel Cell Skin Cancer for four years.
Legendary Margaritaville singer Jimmy Buffet's cause of death has been revealed – after he passed away aged 76, following a career spanning more than 50 years. A statement on the singer's official website, released on Friday, 1 September, said he died "peacefully ...
Jaden Thompson Musicians, actors, politicians and other public figures are taking to social media to pay tribute to the late musician Jimmy Buffett, who died on Friday. The “Margaritaville” and “It’s Five O’ Clock Somewhere” singer was 76. President Joe Biden released an official White House statement on the passing of the music industry icon.
Barclays Center this fall.On Friday, Nov. 3, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is inducting its newest members into the venerated establishment.This year’s class is quite crowded, too.Artsy singer-songwriter Kate Bush, pop icon Sheryl Crow, Hip-Hop pioneer Missy Elliott, ’80s megastar George Michael, country legend Willie Nelson (who’s still touring at 90!), politically-charged rockers Rage Against the Machine, and disco greats The Spinners can all officially call themselves Rock Hall of Famers after this year’s ceremony.And if you want to be there to witness their newfound elevated status in the music industry, you can grab tickets for the annual event today.At the time of publication, our team found seats going for as low as $217 before fees on Vivid Seats.Lower-level seats are available as well — they may run you anywhere from $730 to $1275 though.Need to see your heroes bestowed with the greatest honor in rock?Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Barclays Center in November.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by sections — upper and lower level — can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
Jaden Thompson Chip Dox, longtime “General Hospital” production designer and art director, died on Aug. 15. He was 80.
The Chase fans were losing their minds over a contestant on tonight's (Wednesday) show - because they thought he was the spitting image of a TV celebrity. Contestant Ian from Leeds was one of the four to go up against the Chaser today.
Elton John is resting up at home in the south of France after being seen by doctors at Monaco's Princess Grace Hospital. Reports reveal that the Rocket Man singer, 76, was taken to the orthopaedic department on Sunday evening after suffering some minor injuries in a household fall. One of his representatives revealed to MailOnline that Elton was discharged on Monday morning and is now feeling much better.
Madonna has recently celebrated her 65th birthday, telling fans that it feels “great to be alive” in light of her recent time in hospital.The update comes following the pop icon’s recent stay in the intensive care unit, after contracting a serious bacterial infection. Following the news, the 64-year-old pop star was forced to postpone several shows due to health concerns.Now, the singer has shared an update on social media showing her celebrating her 65th birthday with friends and family, confirming that she has almost fully bounced back after the incident left her family “preparing for the worst”.Taking to her official Instagram page on Friday (August 18), Madonna – real name Madonna Louise Ciccone – shared a montage of clips from her birthday celebrations, which were held in Portugal.“It’s great to be Alive………… ..
Paul McCartney has paid tribute to the late Michael Parkinson, calling him a “great guy” and a “good friend”.The broadcaster “passed away peacefully at home” this week (August 16) at the age of 88 after a brief illness, his family revealed. Parkinson’s TV career spanned seven decades, which saw him welcome the worlds biggest stars to the studio including Muhammad Ali, Elton John, Madonna and many more.He also appears on the album cover of Wings‘ ‘Band On The Run’ as an escaped convict, and was a personal friend of McCartney’s.Taking to Twitter yesterday (August 19), McCartney wrote of Parkinson: “I first met Michael Parkinson in Liverpool when he and his team came to see us at the Cavern Club.
A video from the U.S. version of “Love Island” featuring an awkward interaction between a contestant and host Sarah Hyland has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), generating 2.2 million views and counting.
Dolly Parton has joined with surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr on a new cover of the band’s 1970 hit, “Let It Be.”
When you look at Adam Sandler’s filmography you may either think outrageous comedy or some seriously impressive dramatic turns in movies like Punch Drunk Love, Uncut Gems, and Hustle. But for his latest Netflix flick he is taking a back seat on camera by basically playing the beleaguered dad to his real life daughters Sadie and Sunny Sandler, all in fictionalized roles but nevertheless all still in the family. Sandler’s real influence in You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah is as a producer and in this instance he has brought forward the right creative elements to make this adaptation of Fiona Rosenbloom’s YA book a complete delight.
Ethan Shanfeld Dolly Parton has reunited the two living Beatles on her new rendition of the band’s classic 1970 single “Let It Be.” Paul McCartney contributes vocals and piano and Starr plays drums on Parton’s cover, joining Peter Frampton on guitar and Mick Fleetwood on additional percussion. “Let It Be” is the latest song to be released ahead of Parton’s upcoming 30-track album “Rockstar,” which she touts as her long-promised first “rock album.” Out Nov.
A number of famous faces took time to pay tribute to Michael Parkinson on Thursday after the news of his death at the age 88 was announced. Legendary for his long-standing TV career, the presenter interviewed a myriad of stars, including George Michael, boxer Mohammed Ali, Meg Ryan and many more.Taking to social media, fellow stars such as Eamonn Holmes and Lord Alan Sugar shared their condolences. Fondly beginning his post by dubbing the late star 'Parky', Eamonn wrote, "King of The Chat Show Hosts .
Ellise Shafer Michael Parkinson, the English broadcaster who hosted the popular long-running talk show “Parkinson,” has died, the BBC reports. He was 88.
Legendary UK broadcaster and chat show host Michael Parkinson has died aged 88, according to his family.
allegations made by former NFL star Michael Oher, who inspired the 2009 film “The Blind Side.”The movie was adapted from the 2006 book “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game.” Written by Michael Lewis, it tells the story of Oher, one of 13 children born to a drug-addicted mother, and his rise to football stardom after being “adopted” by the seemingly generous Tuohy family.The 37-year-old offensive tackle claimed in court documents that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy never actually adopted him — though they certainly profited from his success.Bullock portrayed Leigh Anne in the film, a role that won her an Oscar.Now, the 59-year-old actress “hates” that her hard work and dedication to a story that she believed to be true has been “tainted,” a source told the Daily Mail.“She hates that such a wonderful story, a spectacular movie, and a spectacular time in her life now has been tainted,” they told the outlet. “Now people won’t watch it and if they do, they will have a completely different reaction to its original intention.“There was so much hard work put into the film that they all thought was the truth and now that has been questioned, it just upsets Sandra to no end that a time in her life that was so special, is now shadowed with a completely different perspective.”Though this isn’t the only heartbreaking thing going on in Bullock’s life.Her longtime partner Bryan Randall died Aug.
“The music video episodes are our main episode where we showcase the best queens from that season,” says production designer Gianna Costa. After winning an Emmy last year for Season 14’s music video episode “Catwalk”, Costa is nominated again this year for “Blame it on the Edit”, which is ideal for someone who grew up watching music videos on MTV. “My favorite part of the music video episodes is getting to look back at all these music videos I love.”
Andrew Ridgeley has opened up about his love life, following his split from socialite Amanda Cronin earlier this year.The musician, 60, found fame in the 1980s as one half of the world-famous band Wham!, which was also fronted by Andrew's friend, the late George Michael. And while George remained rather high profile throughout his career, Andrew preferred to keep his personal life under wraps. He recently gave a rare insight into his romantic life, as he revealed that he's currently in "several relationships" and has no plans to commit to just one.