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 LEGEND EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| Debbie Reynolds is one of the few performers who plays in Laughlin who is more famous for her movies than singing on stage. She’s back again at the Riverside Resort Tuesday through Sunday. Her shop stopping numbers are well worth the trip to see one of Hollywood’s great legends. See story below. |
Debbie Reynolds’ “Unsinkable” Act
But, it was Debbie’s co-starring role in “Singin' in the Rain” (arguably the best movie musical ever) in which she starred opposite Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Jean Hagen that got her worldwide attention. In 1957, Debbie secured a place at number one on the music charts with the sentimental ballad "Tammy" from the popular romantic film “Tammy and the Bachelor,” in which she starred opposite Leslie Nielsen (before he was hysterically funny on screen.)
In 1964, Debbie had the title role in “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” for which she received an Academy Award nomination. After starring in the short-lived television sitcom “The Debbie Reynolds Show” and “What's the Matter with Helen?” in 1971, she did not act in films for the next two decades. Instead, she turned toward stage work, spending the next few years performing in Las Vegas nightclubs and on Broadway, where she received a Tony Award nomination for the 1973 revival of “Irene.” Much later --in 1996, she headlined her first film in 25 years, when she was cast in the title role of Albert Brooks' endearing comedy “Mother.
Debbie’s personal life had its share of woes, especially the well documented breakup of her marriage to Eddie Fisher when it was revealed that he was having an affair with actress Elizabeth Taylor. The couple had two children, Todd and Carrie (who would later marry and divorce Paul Simon.)
Debbie Reynolds has stories that would take several lifetimes of others to fulfill. She’s still going strong and returns for another dynamic show Tuesday at the Riverside Resort in Laughlin. Now, this is an act to see. Hollywood legend and all.
Debbie Reynolds closes tonight. DEBBIE REYNOLDS, 8 PM AT THE RIVERSIDE RESORT 1-800-227-3849.
The
musical, "Conway Twitty: The Man, the Music, the Legend,"
opened in Nashville Sunday Oct. 12 at the Tennessee Performing
Arts Center. Twitty's story is told through the eyes of his daughters,
Joni and Kathy. Randy Johnson created and directs the production.
Singer-songwriter and producer Anita Cochran, who topped the country
chart with Steve Wariner in 1997 with "What If I Said,"
serves as musical director. The show heads next to Branson, Oct.
22-25. |
Following a similar exhibit in Nashville, Sparkle & Twang: Marty Stuart's American Musical Odyssey will make its way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. Assembled from Marty's personal collection of memorabilia, the exhibit covers four decades of rock, country, rockabilly, bluegrass, rhythm and blues and gospel music. It includes 300 items, including musical instruments, stage clothing, handwritten lyrics and photographs. Among them are Hank Williams' handwritten lyrics "Cold, Cold Heart" and "Your Cheatin' Heart." Sparkle and Twang opens Oct. 30 and runs through March 1. Stuart debuted the exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum in 2007. |
Well
you fans of Ringo Starr are almost out of time. Tomorrow it the
final day to send him a letter and expect a picture or autograph
to come back. The former Beatle says he’s just gotten too
busy. Anyway --hurry up! -- if you send it to Ringo after October
20, he'll throw it away. Ringo posted his video message on his
website --calling it a "serious message to everybody watching."
He says -- "Nothing will be signed after the 20th of Octobe.
If that is the date on the envelope, it's gonna be tossed."
That sounds kind of mean. But, if you misunderstood him, he adds
---"I'm warning you with peace and love I have too much to
do.No more fan mail and no objects to be signed. Nothing. Understand?
Nothing!" |
Good Sunday Heads To Broadway He’s
won three Broadway Tony awards as producer, owns the Palace
Theatre in New York and co-owns the Tribeca Grill with actor
Robert De Niro, “Mr, Broadway,” Stewart Lane joins
Good Sunday host Roger Galloway for a one on one about theatre,
what makes a show successful, and where Broadway is heading.
His “Legally Blonde” production closes this weekend.
Then, celebrity reporters Don Hinson, Jack Russell, and Andre
Fortin talk about the latest celebrity news from New York, Hollywood,
and Nashville with key info on Carrie Underwood, Britney Spears
and why Ringo Starr is saying – “No more!”
Times and stations below. |
The market will take place in the lot between the Red Onion and Sunbelt Appliance. Shoppers will find handmade crafts, specialty items, organic produce grown in the region and other unique food and one-of-a-kind items. “We have some very nice things coming in, as well as unique merchandise from our businesses located on the street,” Nelson said. “This will be an excellent chance to find great Christmas gifts for that ‘person who has everything’, or a little treat for yourself.”
Nelson stressed that while the market will be selling quality merchandise, it will be priced for any budget. “This isn’t a flea market set up, but it’s not overpriced either. Especially today, people are looking for great values on good products, and that’s what we have planned… something for everyone, to fit in the family budget.”
The weekly markets are added to the list of other successful events held on Mainstreet, such as Winterfest, Halloween Fright Night, Holidays on Wheels ATV/UTV parade, the Desert Storm boat show and Relics and Rods Mainstreet Cruise night.
Actress
Cloris Leachman, who is currently competing on "Dancing With
the Stars" at age 82 –is getting yet another honor. The
Oscar winner and six-time winning is given the great honor of being
selected as the grand marshal of the 2009 Rose Parade on New Year's
Day. The theme of the festivities is "Hats Off to Entertainment."
Cloris won her Oscar as Best Supporting Actress in "The Last
Picture Show." She says she’s thrilled to be grand marshal
for a parade that is --- "older than I am." |
Actress Shannen Doherty has anniunced she will come back for at least two more episodes of the Beverely Hills, 90210 spin-off series, despite announcing her departure. She plays the mature version of Brenda Walsh in "90210," the character she played on the original teen TV series until 1994. Shannen initially signed-on to appear in only four episodes of the show, which made its debut in September. The new ones will air starting November 18. She will re-join Jennie Garth and another former co-star of the original series, Jason Priestley, will direct. |
Tim
McGraw says his record label, Curb Records, released a greatest
hits package of his songs against his wishes and without any of
his involvement. Tim adds that he’s been working on a new
studio album for more than a year, playing some of the new songs
on tour and wanted to release the CD this fall. But instead Curb
Records released the greatest hits collection — his third
overall and second since just 2006 — last week just to extend
his recording contract term. Tim says -- “I’m saddened
and disappointed that my label chose to put out another hits album
instead of new music. I’ve only had one studio album since
my last hits package. It has to be just as confusing to the fans
as it is to me.” The 12-track disc includes McGraw hits going
back to 1995 up to his current single, “Let It Go.”
No matter what, Tim doesn’t like it---saying “the whole
concept is an embarrassment to me as an artist.” |
| Country
radio stations in Florida and Tennessee are winners in two categories
for the 2008 CMA Broadcast Awards, part of the CMA Awards. Additionally,
Lon Helton, host of Westwood One's CMT Country Countdown USA,
will receive his fourth national broadcast personality of the
year award. WQYK in Tampa was named major market station of year
and station of the year honors for medium market went to WIVK
in Knoxville. Small market winner was – WGSQ in Cookeville,
Tenn. Large market personality honors went to WSIX/Nashville's
Gerry House, Mike Bohan, and Duncan Stewart for the Gerry House
& the House Foundation morning show. The winners will be recognized
Nov. 12 during the CMA Awards on ABC. |
Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood lead the list of nominees in the country categories of the 2008 American Music Awards. Awards show host Jimmy Kimmel made the announcement of the nominees Tuesday in Los Angeles. Also, favorite country album nominations went to Brooks' The Ultimate Hits, Underwood's Carnival Ride and Rascal Flatts' Still Feels Good. Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney are also nominated in the male country artist category, and Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood are up for female country artist. Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland join Rascal Flatts in the band, duo or group division. The Eagles are nominated for overall artist of the year and received three other nominations in the pop/rock and adult contemporary categories. Fan voting is underway at the American Music Awards Web site, www.amavote.com, and the winners will be announced Nov. 23 on ABC. |
In 1995, Anderson’s children’s animated series, “Life with Louie,” began its three-year run on the Fox Network. The show garnered Anderson two Emmy awards as well as three Humanitas Prizes for writing making him the only three-time recipient of the award. The series also earned a Genesis Award for its depiction of the proper treatment of animals.
From 1999 to 2002, Anderson appeared as host on the syndicated show, “Family Feud.” Comedy Central named the comedian “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time.” He has starred in his own HBO and Showtime comedy specials, is a frequent guest on late-night talk shows. He has guest-starred on popular sitcoms such as Scrubs, Touched by an Angel and Chicago Hope. Louie has also authored several books such as “Dear Dad Letters – From an Adult Child,” “Goodbye Jumbo, Hello Cruel World,” a self-help book, and “The F Word – How to Survive Your Family,” relating 49 insightful and comical family survival tips.
Louie is also the co-founder of the H.E.R.O. organization whose mission is to empower and train those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to attain maximum self-sufficiency. He currently appears at a regularly scheduled performance at a Las Vegas casino resort.
Louie Anderson performs November 1-3 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Tickets start at $30 per person.
Tickets to all shows are available at the Harrah’s Laughlin Box Office, by calling (702) 298-8510 or visiting the website at www.harrahslaughlin.com.
Actress/Singer
Miley Cyrus has not decided if she will return for another season
of her hit Disney TV series, Hannah Montana. She is in the middle
of season three and Miley, who turns 16 next month says she will
wait until later to make the decision. She’s already a multi-millionaire
as a result of the popular show for "tweens" and the
world singing tours she goes on. The latest episodes of Hannah
begin airing next month. Miley says --"Hopefully I'm going
to go into season four, but we're not sure so right now we're
just getting through season three." A movie version has already
been shot and will be released in 2009. |
| So
where should a movie star go live after his $2-million-dollar
home burns down? Why, the home of one of your ex-wives, of course.
That’s exactly what Nick Nolte did. He suffered only minor
injuries in the blaze which ripped through his Malibu home on
October 7th. Now, the 67 year old actor is living safely with
his third wife, Rebecca Linger, and their 22-year-old son, Brawley.
Her house is conveniently just up the road from Nick's. It was
the nearest safe place for him and, after all—he helped
pay for it as part of their 1994 divorce settlement. |
“Oklahoma”
Comes to Arizona
Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s incredible “Oklahoma” enters its second
of three weekends performing at the GraceArts Live Theatre on Main Street
in Lake Havasu City. Performances take place tonight at 7:30 with a
Sunday matinee at 2pm. Set in the Oklahoma Territory in the early 1900’s,
this joyous celebration of frontier life is a story of tender romance,
passion and rivalries between the farmers and the cowboys. This show
is first collaboration of Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Academy Award
winner for Best Score. It features the classic songs: “Oh, What
a Beautiful Morning”, “Surrey with the Fringe on Top”,
“Can’t Say No” “People Will Say We’re
in Love" and the rousing title song. Tickets are available at the
box office or by calling 928-505-ARTS (2787).
| COMING |
Dean Dillon will be the next subject of the Country Music Hall of Fame's quarterly series, “Poets and Prophets: Legendary Country Songwriters”. He will be interviewed and give a performance in the museum's Ford Theater November 1. Dillon has written or co-written numerous No. 1 songs for George Strait including "The Chair," "Ocean Front Property," "Easy Come, Easy Go," "The Best Day" and "She Let Herself Go." He also wrote --"Tennessee Whiskey", "All the Good Ones Are Gone", "A Lot of Things Different" and "A Little Too Late". |
