You might say Tito Puente was born to connect cultures. Puente, after all, is the Spanish word for bridge. The New York City native, born to parents from Puerto Rico, found fame the world over as the Latin King, the Mambo King or, simply, El Rey — the King, in Spanish. His story is all...
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'Dallas' star Dack Rambo’s 'deathbed interview' was author’s biggest regret: 'Moral bankruptcy'
One of William Keck’s biggest regrets was reporting on Dack Rambo’s final tragic months. The TV heartthrob, who starred on “Dallas” and “Another World,” died in 1994 after disclosing that he had tested positive for AIDS. He was 52. “There are so many stories that I was not proud to have my byline associated with,”...
Remembering Robin Williams, beloved 'Mrs. Doubtfire' actor
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Robin Williams, born July 21, 1951, was an American actor and comedian from Chicago, Illinois. The adored actor tragically passed away on Aug. 11, 2014, from suicide. Williams...
Lady Gaga celebrates Tony Bennett's 'legacy of jazz music' on one-year anniversary of iconic singer's death
Lady Gaga paid tribute to Tony Bennett on the one-year anniversary of the music icon’s death. On Saturday, the 38-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a black and white photo of herself with Bennett, who was her longtime friend and frequent collaborator. Bennett died on July 21, 2023, at the age of 96. “It’s...
Richard Simmons' team shares final photo and social media post: 'We thought you'd want to see'
Richard Simmons wish to share one last message with fans is being honored by his team. On social media, Simmons’ team explained, “Richard worked very hard on his posts for you. He had many ideas and would work ahead… going back to each one making changes until he had it just like he wanted before...
Hollywood reacts to Biden election withdrawal: Barbra Streisand, Mark Hamill respond to historic moment
President Biden announced he was no longer seeking reelection Sunday, ending his bid for a second term in the White House. Ariana Grande, Barbra Streisand, Jamie Lee Curtis and Mark Hamill were just a few of the Hollywood stars who weighed in on Biden’s monumental decision. Barbra Streisand commended Biden for his work in the...
Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria make first red carpet appearance since 'Rust' case dismissal
Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria enjoyed a night on the town following the dismissal of his involuntary manslaughter case. The couple attended a screening of the film “War Game” at the Hamptons International Film Festival’s SummerDocs series in East Hampton, New York. Alec wore a dark blue jacket, light blue shirt and gray pants,...
Glen Powell shotguns a beer on stage with country superstar Luke Combs
Luke Combs knows Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos “ain’t the kind to let a buddy drink alone.” The “Twisters” cast members joined the “Fast Car” singer on stage Friday night at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In the middle of his hit, “1, 2 Many,” Powell surprised the crowd by taking part in...
Scarlett Johansson refused OpenAI job because 'it would be strange' for her kids, 'against my core values'
Scarlett Johansson is speaking out about the reasons she turned down the job of voicing OpenAI’s chatbot. Last year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reached out to the 39-year-old actress about potentially hiring her to voice the ChatGPT 4.0 system. In an interview with The New York Times, Johansson, who voiced the character of Samantha, an...
John Stamos says his therapist helped save his life during sobriety journey: 'Probably wouldn't be here'
John Stamos has remained candid about his journey through alcohol addiction. Stamos, who portrays a family counselor in the Hulu series “UnPrisoned,” recently confessed to Page Six one particular person helped save his life and guide him toward sobriety. “I probably wouldn’t be here [without him],” Stamos said of his relationship with celebrity therapist Phil...









