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10 Fan-Friendly Stars Who Should Be Supported
In this day and age when everyone can access their favorite stars on websites like Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace, some stars have started to use these medium to access their fans. Some stars use these sites to post what they’re doing, where they’re going, and try to get you to support their causes and venues. They are the rule, but there are exceptions, and they deserve to be recognized. There are a growing number of celebrities who are reaching out to their fans on a more personal level. They webchat live with fans, answer questions, send direct messages, etc. and one even opens up a phone line on Saturdays to chat with fans. They are acknowledging fans on a very personal level. Perhaps fans should support this positive trend by supporting these stars (This list is by no means comprehensive. Any ommissions can be mentioned in the comment section.):
Alyssa Milano Craig Ferguson David Hasselhoff Diddy Combs Ellen DeGeneres
Joan Rivers Katie Couric Romany Malco Russel Brand Victoria Justice
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Six Deaths In Eight Days — Hollywood Mourns
Edwin “Eddie” Fisher August 10, 1928 – September 22, 2010, age 82, complications from hip surgery
Gloria Stuart July 4, 1910 – September 26, 2010, age 100, respiratory failure
Arthur Penn September 27, 1922 – September 28, 2010, age 88, congestive heart failure
Greg Giraldo December 10, 1965 – September 29, 2010, age 44, drug overdose
Bernard Schwartz A.K.A. Tony Curtis June 3, 1925 – September 29, 2010, age 85, cardiac arrest
Stephen J. Cannell, February 5, 1941 – September 30, 2010, age 69, complications associated with melanoma
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Gloria Stuart
Gloria Stuart July 4, 1910 – September 26, 2010, age 100, respiratory failure
Gloria Stuart was a popular actress in the 1930′s. While married to her first husband, Blair Gordon Newell from 1930-1934, the couple lived in Carmel, CA. She spent time creating art and hanging out with famous artists such as Ansel Adams. In 1934, she married screenwriter Arthur Sheekman, who she was married to until his death in 1978. When his health was deteriorating from Alzheimer’s disease in the mid-’70′s, she attempted a comeback. She had some television appearances and movie roles, but she got an academy award nod, becoming the oldest nominee for best supporting actress for her role as the elderly “Rose” in the 1997 mega hit Titanic. She received the Ralph Morgan award from the Screen Actor’s Guild in July of 2010, honoring her career.
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Bryan T. Donovan Gets A Thintervention
At 60 pounds overweight, Bryan T. Donovan found it hard to get out of bed in the morning. Depression was keeping him from being the man he knew he could be. He knew he needed to make changes in his life. Then came Jackie Warner’s Thintervention. Jackie Warner, star of BRAVO’s series Work Out.
What drew 37 year old actor/producer Bryan T. Donovan to Thintervention is that it stands apart from other weight-loss shows in many ways. He decided to lose weight in a very public venue because if he said this out loud, failure would not be an option — there would be no turning back. Of all the participants, Bryan had the most weight to lose. Thintervention is not a show about extreme weight-loss. Unlike other weight-loss shows, participants stay in their own homes and continue in their normal daily routine. According to Donovan, Thintervention is about adopting a healthier lifestyle. Warner helps participants to change bad habits and integrate healthy habits instead. Thintervention provides group counseling once a week as part of the program, and exercise takes place in Warner’s gym and at other interesting locations. Participants are weighed weekly as part of the program, and Warner can surprise them anytime or anywhere to make sure they are sticking to their plan.
On the first day of the show, he thought, “…What have I gotten into.” The first day was terrifying for him. After the terror of weighing himself in front of strangers and the fear of the unknown had passed, Bryan discovered that Jackie Warner wasn’t as scary as rumors led him to believe. In fact, he said she was a real “pussycat” and “super sweet,” and he adores her . When asked what he wanted people to know about his time on the show, he replied, “Jackie was a great kisser. Just kidding. We never kissed. She wanted to. I think she was highly attracted to me, but we never kissed… She wanted me very badly… We talked about her balls all the time.”
After Thintervention, Bryan T. Donovan feels amazing, has become more productive than ever, has more energy to play with his two four-legged, furry sons (his dogs, of course), and he still has time to devote to his animal charities. He left with many new friends who he keeps in touch with, a great outlook on life, and a determination to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Before Thintervention, he was a self-proclaimed, “foodie.” Now, inspired by what he’s learned in the program, he’s writing a cookbook with delectable, healthy recipes. He has several other new projects that he’s working on as well, including a couple screenplays on the burner. Additionally, in late 2010, look for his film, 6 Month Rule to hit the independent film festivals. It stars Martin Starr, Natalie Morales, and Jaime Pressly (of My Name is Earl fame.).
Bryan calls his time on Thintervention, “A really fun ride” and says, “America will get a kick out some people. There are some fun moments in the show. There are some funny people in that room.”
Thintervention airs Monday nights at 10/9C on Bravo.
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Exclusive: The Many Sides of Phil Varone, Up Close & Personal
In an exclusive interview with the multi-platinum recording artist; Phil Varone, former drummer of Skid Row. Phil, who’s in town getting his swing on… on the green that is. Helping raising funds for “Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament“, which is an annual 3-day golf tournament, with all proceeds to be shared with various children’s charities. This is Varone’s first year playing in the HHI tournament, when asked if he’d come back next year, Phil quickly responded ”Defiantly I would love to come back, if they’ll have me.”
Varone’s philanthropy doesn’t stop there, Phil’s work with at-risk youth, is nothing more than phenomenal. Varone’s “Clear View Treatment Center” houses 30 boys, between the ages of 13-18, ” we have five houses, they are mostly court ordered, gang members and this is their last chance top get it together“, Phil shares with GAS. If that is not enough to overlook the once rehab-ed rock star with his hard core appearance, Phil Varone genuinely has a beautiful soul! With all of Phil’s commitments & projects across the map, Varone, who also makes sure that his time is evenly spread out amongst the issues near & dear to him, with twice a week visits to work locally with the homeless. Not your typical rock star at all. I found the drummer turned actor to be quite delightful.
Mark December 15th on your calendar ladies, you’ll get a chance to see an entirely new side of Phil Varone. In a twenty page spread of him & all his goodies will be on display at a newsstand near you! That’s right Phil is featured as Play Girl’s newest centerfold, “the photographer was just fantastic, we had a 2 day interactive shoot in NY.” As quickly as Phil is taking it off, he’ll soon be dressed to the nines as he walks down the aisle in the near future with his new fiancée Achsha.
Phil happily announced exclusively to GAS, that he recently got engaged to long time girl friend Achsha, “she is so far removed from the entertainment business, she is a real estate broker“, Phil replies. When asked about the big day, and if there were any plans in the near future to tie the knot, Phil shared “we are just enjoying the moment, probably in a year“, “where both in the lifestyle.”
When GAS inquired about how life is now, after his stint on Dr. Drew’s Celebrity Rehab, “I was in therapy for sex addiction, life is great”, Phil continues “Tiger Woods is not a sex addict, when I first heard he was in sex rehab, I laughed…Tiger’s in rehab for having sex with what 19 women? He’s not a sex addict, I was having sex with 19 women in a weekend, I’m a rock star.”
That’s not all Varone’s cooking up, the “Rock Star Recipes” cookbook is on it’s way to a kitchen near you. The cookbook features various rock stars, who will share their favorite recipes with us. While rocking out in the kitchen, readers will be able to listen to their best-loved rock hits that have toped the charts over the years, with a CD that will accompany the book. Phil goes on to say “the cookbook will contain brief bios and the stories behind the recipes, we will also be pairing each recipe with a beverage.” Check out your local book stores for a copy, this defiantly sounds like a great addition to any kitchen collection!
GAS asked, what’s next on the list to concur in the world of Varone? Phil opened up about his passion for writing, ” I left the music scene to pursue acting and writing, I even do comedy”, “I have also started blogging for a site called thecomet.com.” Currently on the table for the mega rocker, are a variety of offers to host and star in some quite flavorful new television shows.
Make sure to keep an ear out for Phil Varone to top the charts once again, he will soon be going back out on the road. Phil exclusively told GAS that he is getting his first band, Saigon Kick back together.
Drummer, actor, writer and philanthropist…the many sides of Phil Varone. GAS just can’t wait to see what’s coming next.
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