Richard Madeley and his wife Judy Finnigan looked loved-up as they walked arm in arm after a lunch date on Wednesday.
23.12.2023 - 20:57 / variety.com
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Selma Archerd, an actress who was well known in Hollywood as the vivacious wife of longtime Variety columnist Army Archerd, has died. She was 98.
Selma Archerd died Dec. 14 in Los Angeles, according to a Legacy.com posting on the Los Angeles Times’ website.
Selma Archerd was seen as a hostage in 1988’s “Die Hard” and had a recurring role as Nurse Amy in Fox’s 1990s soap “Melrose Place.” She logged numerous cameos and bit parts from the 1970s through the 1990s on movies and TV shows ranging from “The Brady Bunch” to “Serpico” to “Lethal Weapon” and “Lethal Weapon 3.” Other notable films in which she appeared include: “Fun with Dick and Jane,” “Americathon,” “Can’t Stop the Music,” “Mommie Dearest” and “Scrooged.” TV appearances also include: “Charmed,” “Roseanne,” “The Trials of Rosie O’Neill,” “The Love Boat,” “Cagney & Lacey,” “Knot’s Landing,” “Hotel” and “Marcus Welby, M.D.” Selma and Army Archerd were regulars on the Hollywood social circuit for decades, attending premieres, award shows and charity dinners throughout the year during their 39-year marriage. Army Archerd wrote the “Just For Variety” column — the ultimate industry’s insiders report that was picked with news and dishy bits separated by ellipses — that ran on Page 2 of Daily Variety for 52 years.
Army Archerd, who also had cameos and bit parts in more than 100 TV shows and movies, died in 2009 at age 87. Selma Archerd’s survivors include two sons, James Rosenblum and Richard Rosenblum, and a grandson, Ryan Rosenblum.
Richard Madeley and his wife Judy Finnigan looked loved-up as they walked arm in arm after a lunch date on Wednesday.
John Corbett and wife Bo Derek made a rare red carpet appearance during a date night in L.A. on Wednesday.The “Sex and the City” alum, 62, and Derek, 67, attended the premiere of Apple TV+’s new miniseries “Masters of the Air.”The pair were joined by the World War II drama’s stars Austin Butler, Callum Turner and Barry Keoghan.Corbett kept his hair long and shaggy, and donned an all-black look for the evening.The “Tarzan, the Ape Man” star, for her part, sported a velvet blazer, a long silver chain necklace and a blue clutch for the bash.The couple met in 2002 after being set up on a blind date and they tied the knot in 2020.The “A Change of Seasons” star was previously married to actor John Derek, who died from cardiovascular disease in 1998 at the age of 71.“He makes me laugh all the time,” Derek told Fox News of Corbett in 2020.
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Roku Channel has cut a deal with actor B.J. Novak‘s ChainFest to air an hourlong special about the food festival that celebrates the culinary creations of chain restaurants. Novak and chef Tim Hollingsworth created what is billed as an “immersive dining experience” that celebrates the pleasures of fast food and fast casual chain restaurants such as Chili’s, Panda Express, Pizza Hut, Red Robin and more.
Cillian Murphy shared some special moments with his wife Yvonne McGuinness and youngest son Aran Murphy after his triumphant win at the Golden Globes last night, 7 January. The 47 year old Oppenheimer winner, who took home the award for Best Male Actor, was all smiles as he appeared in public with his beloved family, in rare snaps for the normally highly-private star.
Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett looked loved-up as they landed in Heathrow airport on Wednesday following a romantic getaway to Dubai bringing in 2024 together.
TV presenter Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett looked more loved up than ever as they walked hand in hand following their arrival back in the UK from their luxury holiday to Dubai.The pair jetted off after the 47 year old finished filming the most recent series of I'm A Celeb, and enjoyed some well-deserved quality time together after weeks apart. Anne-Marie, 45, was cheering on her husband of three years at home while Ant was nearly 10,000 miles away. Now, after a relaxing and sun-filled trip to the UAE in the new year, the couple appeared well-rested and happy.
Love Island star Alex Bowen gushed over his wife Olivia Bowen in a heartfelt tribute for her 30th birthday this week. Sharing an adorable video packed with snaps and clips of the couple and their son Abel, one, Alex took to Instagram to share his love for the star, whom he met during their appearance on the sun-soaked ITV2 dating show. In one clip, Olivia could be seen playing with their little boy in a pile of leaves, as the trio took a stroll through the woods in the crisp autumnal weather.
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor From Hollywood strikes to the ascent of AI to sinking stock prices, 2023 was a topsy-turvy year for media and entertainment. Cynthia Littleton and Andrew Wallenstein, hosts of Variety podcast “Strictly Business,” discuss the highs and lows of the past year on the latest episode.
William Earl Variety and “Entertainment Tonight” have partnered to produce the official digital red carpet pre-show for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards, which will air Jan. 7 live on CBS and Paramount+ The digital pre-show will air live starting at 3:30 p.m. PT on Variety‘s digital and social platforms, ETOnline.com, the Golden Globe Awards website and on the digital platforms of 20 other publications owned by Penske Media Corp., parent company of Variety, which also owns the Globes in a joint venture with Eldridge.
Marvel actress Carrie Bernans has been hospitalised after being involved in a devastating hit-and-run accident in New York City, her representatives have confirmed. The stuntwoman, 29, who appeared in Black Panther as a member of the Dora Milaje fighting force, has been left seriously injured after a driver crashed into the outdoor area of Chirp restaurant on Monday 1 January.
Ana Ofelia Murguía, the Mexican actress who voiced the role of Mama Coco in Disney’s two-time Oscar-winning animated feature Coco, died Dec. 31. She was 90.
Married At First Sight UK stars Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling have officially tied the knot, two years after meeting as strangers at the altar on the hit E4 series.The pair, both 27, are arguably MAFS' biggest success story, and since they met in 2021, their relationship has gone from strength to strength - with Taya welcoming their baby daughter, Beau, in November 2022.Tayah and Adam officially became man and wife on December 28 in a stunning setting at a grand stately home in Yorkshire, which was attended by their nearest and dearest. Speaking previously about meeting Tayah for the first time, Adam recalled: "We definitely had that first attraction, absolutely unbelievably and I remember telling producers she was out of my league." While Tayah said: "We really found out why we were matched on the honeymoon" during their "memorable and unforgettable" getaway.
Page Six on Friday in a joint statement. “Our mutual respect for one another remains. We wish each other the best and will always appreciate our time together.
Nadia Ferreira and her baby, little Marc Anthony Muñiz. The six-month-old appeared on his mom’s beautiful Instagram, posing in front of the Christmas tree.
Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz have celebrated their second Christmas together as a married couple with a lavish celebration hosted by Nicola’s parents. The loved up couple, who tied the knot in 2022 opted to spend the festive holiday with Nicola’s parents in the USA this year, instead of with Brooklyn’s equally famous family the Beckhams.Taking to social media to share a brief insight into their festive preparations, Brooklyn and Nicola appeared to be in high spirits as they struck a cheeky pose while wearing matching ‘Naughty’ and ‘Nice’ Santa hats, which perfectly complimented their blue and red silk pyjamas.
Selma Archerd, a staple at Hollywood events for decades as she accompanied longtime Variety columnist and husband Army Archerd, has died at 98. Multiple reports indicate she died Dec. 14 in Los Angeles.
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz Marsland have opened up on their "whirlwind" two years after they moved their family life to a farm in the Peak District. Kevin, Liz and their four young children – Marnie, six, Milo, four, and 18-month-old twins Mateusz and Maximus have documented their journey on the new ITV1 show Fletcher’s Family Farm.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana have marked their 27th wedding anniversary with their daughter Holly dedicating a sweet social media post to the happy couple.TV's famous hothead chef, 57, and his wife Tana, 49, married on December 21, 1996, and they have been a celebrity power couple ever since. Their 27th wedding anniversary on Thursday comes just a month after the couple surprised fans when they welcomed child number six in November - with the pair "loving every minute" of being parents to a newborn once again.
Gordon Ramsay has reunited with his wife Tana and baby son Jesse after spending weeks apart from his family.
A "lovely" farmer and his wife were found dead in their home with gunshot wounds, launching a police investigation.