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Didi Conn was sent a sweet gift by her 'Grease' co-star Dame Olivia Newton-John just weeks before her death. The 71-year-old actress - who played Frenchy in the 1978 movie-musical - has revealed the pair kept in touch over the years and they had a poignant chat when Olivia was being treated for a broken leg in hospital shortly before she lost her battle with cancer. Didi explained the kindly star even sent her an orchid from her hospital bed after hearing she also hadn't been well, telling New York Post column PageSix: "We spoke like once a month or so.

John Travolta paid tribute to his Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John during this year’s Oscars.The actor attended the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (March 12) where he introduced the in-memoriam section to remember those from the industry who had died over the past year.While he didn’t name Newton-John, Travolta quoted her track ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’ from the 1978 musical during his introduction.“In this industry, we have the rare luxury of getting to do what we love for a living,” an emotional Travolta said. “And sometimes getting to do it with people we come to love.

2023 Oscars «In Memoriam» segment.While this year's tribute to those stars we've lost was moving and emotional — featuring a tearful introduction from John Travolta and a powerful performance of «Calling All Angels» by Lennt Kravitz — glaring omission of some big-name stars shook up some viewers at home.Anne Heche — who died following a fiery car crash in August at the age of 53 — was not a part of the segment, despite her many film roles.Also absent from the televised tribute was longtime film veteran Tom Sizemore — who died on Mar. 3, at age 61, two weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm that left him hospitalized.One of the most surprising omissions was that of Charlbi Dean, who died on Aug.

John Travolta fought back tears as he paid tribute to stars we've recently lost at the 95th Academy Awards. The actor, 69, was tasked with introducing the In Memoriam section, which paid tribute to stars who have sadly passed away including his Grease co-star and dear friend, Olivia Newton-John.The Australian actress and singer, best known for her role as Sandy in Grease and her hit single Physical, died in August 2022 after a 30 year battle with cancer, at the age of 73. Introducing the late celebrities being celebrated, John said: “Each of them left an indelible mark that shared and informed us." In a sweet nod to Olivia, he said: They’ve touched our hearts, they’ve made us smile, and became dear friends, who we will always remain hopefully devoted to.” Lenny Kravitz then performed a rousing rendition of his 2004 track Calling All Angels as names were shown on a screen.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor John Travolta introduced the Oscars In Memoriam segment, tearing up while remembering his “Grease” co-star Olivia Newton-John. “They’ve made us smile, and became dear friends who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to,” a visibly emotional Travolta said before the video montage began. The Oscars recognized the actors and filmmakers we lost over the past year in the annual In Memoriam segment, which this year unfurled to the sound of Lenny Kravitz playing “Calling All Angels.” The emotional segment is a viewer favorite, but omissions of high-profile Hollywood figures spark annual debate.

the Oscars In Memoriam montage on Sunday night.The segment, which was introduced by a teary-eyed John Travolta who lost his “Grease” co-star Olivia Newton-John and longtime friend and co-star Kirstie Alley, included a performance of “Calling All Angels” by Lenny Kravitz.Fans took to social media to slam the snubs, with others noting that Leslie Jordan, Tony Sirico and Tom Sizemore were also noticeably absent in the televised tribute. Following the end of the segment, the Academy directed viewers to its website for a longer list, but fans were still angry about omissions.

at the 2023 Oscars to present the ceremony's In Memoriam segment, and at , the actor even choked up a little.“Each of them left an individual, and indelible mark that shared and informed us,” Travolta said on stage. “They've touched our hearts, they've made us smile, and became dear friends who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to.” The phrase “hopelessly devoted,” in case you haven't seen the film in a while, is a reference to a ballad sung by Newton-John in Grease, which costarred she and Travolta as love-lorn teens. At this moment in his speech, Travolta appeared to tear up as the audience murmured supportively.

2023 Oscars took time to share some love and respect for all of the beloved entertainment icons who died over the last year during the show's gala ceremony.John Travolta took to the stage at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, to introduce the emotional In Memoriam segment, featuring a performance from Lenny Kravitz.«In this industry, we have the rare luxury of getting to do what we love for a living, and sometimes getting to do it with people that we come to love,» shared Travolta. «And since tonight is a celebration of the work and the accomplishments of our community in this past year, it is only fitting then that we celebrate those we've lost, who dedicated their lives to their craft, both in front of and behind the camera.»«Through their immeasurable contributions, each of them left an individual and indelible mark that shared and informed us. They've touched our hearts, they've made us smile, and became dear friends,» he continued, as his voice cracked and tears welled up in his eyes, «who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to.»Travolta's introduction paid special tribute to Olivia-Newton John, who sang «Hopelessly Devoted to You» in their 1978 musical, Travolta then introduced Lenny Kravitz, who sat at a piano and performed a moving rendition of his song, «Calling All Angels.»This year's In Memoriam honored a multitude of actors, actresses, filmmakers and entertainers who had won Oscars or were nominated during their illustrious careers, including three-time Oscar winning singer-songwriter/composer Burt Bacharach — who died on Feb. 8, 2023, at the age of 94 — as well as Oscar-winning singer Irene Cara, who died on Nov.

The Oscars’ annual In Memoriam segment on Sunday included a live performance of the song “Calling All Angels” by Lenny Kravitz.

John Travolta got emotional while paying tribute to the late Olivia Newton John at the 2023 Oscars on Sunday night (March 12).

From Cheers and Look Who’s Talking to Drop Dead Diva and Scream Queens, Kirstie Alley’s net worth accounts for what she made in her four decades in Hollywood before her death.

Colin Jost kicked off Weekend Update with a couple of Oscar yuks, including one that reference John Travolta and how he botched Idina Menzel’s name at the 2014 Academy Awards.

Indiana Jones is coming to the Oscars.

John Travolta has paid tribute to his 'Speed Kills' co-star Tom Sizemore and declared he "will be missed". Sizemore, 61, died on Friday (03. 03.

John Travolta has led tributes to his "excellent" late co-star Tom Sizemore. Two weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm, the Saving Private Ryan actor died on Friday. He was 61.

Academy Awards prepares to celebrate its 95th year, the prestigious awards show isn't without its fair share of controversy.Long before the headline-making slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock during the 2022 broadcast, there have been numerous scandals and controversies to come out of the Oscars.From reading out the wrong winner to cringe-worthy hosts and unwanted onstage PDA, ET is looking back at the most controversial moments in Oscars history:Will Smith's Oscars SlapIn arguably the biggest scandal to ever come out of the awards show, Will Smith took to the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith's, shaved head during the 2022 broadcast. Pinkett Smith suffers from alopecia.

Ella Bleu Travolta is getting real about growing up in the spotlight. Ella, who is the daughter of John Travolta and the late Kelly Preston, spoke about what she has learned from her father's successful career and her favorite memory of her mother in a new interview with Fox News Digital.

It honestly wouldn’t be your fault if you never heard of “Die Hart.” Even though the first season stars Kevin Hart and John Travolta, it debuted on Quibi. Remember that experiment? Well, like so many of the Quibi shows, it was eventually picked up and repackaged over at The Roku Channel.

Chloe Lattanzi, Olivia Newton-John's daughter, honored her mother at her state memorial service in Australia Sunday. Olivia Newton-John died on August 8 at her ranch in Southern California after a 30-year journey with breast cancer. She was 73.

Academy Awards prepares to celebrate its 95th year, the prestigious awards show isn't without its fair share of scandal.Long before the headline-making slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock during the 2022 broadcast, there have been numerous scandals and controversies to come out of the Oscars.From reading out the wrong winner to cringe-worthy hosts and unwanted onstage PDA, ET is looking back at the most controversial moments in Oscars history:Will Smith's Oscars SlapIn arguably the biggest scandal to ever come out of the awards show, Will Smith took to the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith's, shaved head during the 2022 broadcast. Pinkett Smith suffers from alopecia.

Academy Awards prepares to celebrate its 95th year, the prestigious awards show isn't without its fair share of scandal.Long before the headline-making slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock during the 2022 broadcast, there have been numerous scandals and controversies to come out of the Oscars.From reading out the wrong winner to cringe-worthy hosts and unwanted onstage PDA, ET is looking back at the most controversial moments in Oscars history:Will Smith's Oscars SlapIn arguably the biggest scandal to ever come out of the awards show, Will Smith took to the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith's, shaved head during the 2022 broadcast. Pinkett Smith suffers from alopecia.

John Travolta brought his childhood dreams to life for his birthday.

Sailor Brinkley is following in her mom Christie Brinkley's footsteps, in more ways than one! The 24-year-old has her mom's model looks, and she is putting them to good use. The young model has recreated one of Christie's iconic campaigns, along with fellow nepo-babies Ella Travolta, whose parents are John Travolta and the late Kelly Preston, plus Victoria and David Beckham's eldest son, Brooklyn.Sailor is the youngest of the blonde bombshell's three kids. Her first daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, 37, she shares with her ex-husband Billy Joel.

Katie Reul editor Chris Chesser, the producer known for his work on the sports comedy “Major League,” has died. He was 74. Chesser died suddenly Feb. 2 while at his Los Angeles home, brothers Alan and Steve Chesser announced Tuesday. The cause of death has yet to be confirmed. In 1974, the producer took his first steps into the entertainment industry as an executive in international sales at Columbia Pictures. Two years later, Chesser became general manager of the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. Between 1980 and 1983, Chesser helmed two production companies: he served as vice president of production at Marble Arch Productions and functioned as head of production for Filmways, until the company was acquired by Orion Pictures.

Kevin Hart is a big fan of himself.

Chris Chesser, the independent film and documentary producer whose credits include the hit Charlie Sheen 1989 comedy Major League, died suddenly at his home in Los Angeles on February 2. He was 74.

She's hopelessly devoted to her father! Ella Bleu Travolta shared a sweet post to Instagram, celebrating her famous father John Travolta's 69th birthday.  "Yesterday marked the birthday of my hero," she wrote alongside a cute picture with her father.  "The most incredible father, friend and role model anyone could ask for. I love you, Daddy," she concluded the post.

“Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection,” out May 5, which she recorded before her death. The four-time Grammy-winning Newton-John died after a long battle with cancer on Aug.

Sharon Stone has paid an emotional tribute to her brother Patrick Joseph Stone after confirming his tragic death. The Basic Instinct actress, 64, announced the sad news on her social media account, revealing that that the 57 year old died following a heart attack on Sunday, 12 February. A rep for the coroner's office said his death is being ruled as sudden cardiac death due to heart disease, TMZ reports.

Sharon Stone tearfully addressed the death of her younger brother Patrick Joseph Stone in an emotional video on Monday. Patrick's wife Tasha confirmed to TMZ on Monday that he died suddenly on Sunday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was 57.

Sharon Stone confirmed the death of her 57-year-old brother Patrick Stone on social media. "Yes, we did lose my brother, Patrick Joseph Stone, to a heart attack yesterday," she told fans in a video shared to Instagram. "Yes, he is the man who was the father to River, who we lost last year, at 11 months old," Sharon clarified.

Sharon Stone has paid an emotional tribute to her brother Patrick Joseph Stone after confirming his tragic death.The Basic Instinct actress, 64, announced the sad news on her social media account, revealing that that the 57 year old died following a heart attack on Sunday, 12 February. A rep for the coroner's office said his death is being ruled as sudden cardiac death due to heart disease, TMZ reports. In a tearful video shared on her Instagram, Sharon said: "Hello everybody, this message is to confirm that, yes, we did lose my brother, Patrick Joseph Stone, to a heart attack yesterday.

Sharon Stone is mourning the loss of her brother Patrick who sadly passed away on Sunday morning following a battle with heart disease.TMZ reports that his passing is being ruled by the coroner's office as "sudden cardiac death".WATCH: Stars gone too soonTaking to Instagram on Tuesday, Sharon, 64, shared a tearful video of herself confirming her brother's death.Fighting back tears, the celeb said: "This is to confirm that yes we did lose my brother, Patrick Joseph Stone, to a heart attack yesterday. Yes, he is the man who was the father to River who we lost last year at 11-months-old."She continued: "He is survived by his wife Tasha and his son Hunter and his daughter Kaylee.

Selome Hailu Fox’s telecast of Super Bowl LVII on Sunday night brought in an average 113 million viewers, according to Nielsen. That means that the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Philadelphia Eagles reached a 1% larger audience than last year’s game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals on NBC. These statistics indicate Nielsen’s time zone-adjusted fast national measurements from both events, with this year’s number including viewership across Fox, Fox Deportes and digital Fox and NFL properties. Last year’s 112 million viewers came from NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, NBC Sports Digital, NFL digital platforms and Yahoo Sports mobile properties.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Celebrities once again ran up the score for Super Bowl advertisers. The most-watched Super Bowl LVII ad on YouTube on Sunday was Melissa McCarthy’s Booking.com spot, in which the actor and comedian is whisked away on a whirlwind musical tour of gorgeous vacation getaways. John Travolta’s T-Mobile ad, crooning a riff on “Summer Nights” (alongside Zach Braff and Donald Faison), was No. 2. Other celebrity-driven ads in YouTube’s Top 10 came from Skechers (Snoop Dogg), Pepsi (Steve Martin), Paramount+ (Sylvester Stallone), Rakuten (with Alicia Silverstone reprising Cher from “Clueless”), Google Pixel (Amy Schumer, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Doja Cat) and Avocados From Mexico (featuring a naked Anna Faris as Eve in a reimagined Garden of Eden).

Did you hear? Last night was the Super Bowl! And if you’re reading this website, odds are you couldn’t care less about Chiefs versus Eagles and don’t know a Mahones from a Hurts. But what you do know is that the Super Bowl means that there are a lot of companies willing to pay an exorbitant amount of money to get A-list stars to hock their wares in new ads.