Page 19
-
Rosie O’Donnell coming back to ‘The View’ — at least for a day
NEW YORK — Proving nothing is impossible in the world of daytime television, Rosie O’Donnell is coming back to “The View,” at least for a day.
-
Elton John offers to introduce Putin to gay people to promote understanding
NEW YORK — Entertainer-songwriter Elton John is volunteering to introduce Russian President Vladimir Putin to gay Russians to help promote understanding.
-
George Michael to release new album, ‘Symphonica’
LONDON — After a spell of making headlines for mishaps rather than music, George Michael is coming back with a new album. Michael announced Monday that his sixth solo album, “Symphonica,” is due for release March 17.
-
Chris Pine criticizes U.S. response to Russia’s anti-gay law
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Actor Chris Pine says the U.S. should have done more in the run-up to the Sochi Olympics to protest Russia’s anti-gay legislation, which he calls “clearly awful, archaic, hostile nonsense.”
-
Lily Tomlin marries partner of 42 years on New Year’s Eve
Actress and comedienne Lily Tomlin married writer Jane Wagner, her partner of 42 years, on News Years Eve, reports Liz Smith.
-
Report: Clay Aiken ‘actively considering’ run for U.S. House
Former “American Idol” finalist Clay Aiken is actively considering a bid to represent North Carolina’s 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to a report by the Washington Blade.
-
‘Glee’ star Dot-Marie Jones marries longtime girlfriend Bridgett Casteen
LOS ANGELES — “Glee” star Dot-Marie Jones married her longtime girlfriend Bridgett Casteen on Saturday, reports People magazine.
-
Ian McKellen says British government told him not to go to Russia
LONDON — Actor Ian McKellen says the British government has advised him not to go to Russia because of the country’s anti-gay “propaganda” law.
-
Elton John dedicates Moscow concert to slain gay Russian, calls anti-gay law ‘inhumane’
MOSCOW — British pop artist Sir Elton John, performing in Moscow on Friday evening, criticized the Russian government’s recent passage of anti-gay laws, calling them “inhumane” and “isolating.”
-
Sam Champion leaving ABC News for The Weather Channel
NEW YORK — “Good Morning America” weather anchor Sam Champion is leaving ABC News to join The Weather Channel.