Usher Ups The Panty Nov 5, 2008
Unlike the boy-toy hoofers who surround pop singers like Madonna, there is a masculine power to Usher's angular movement that reminds you of a "Singin' in the Rain"-era Gene Kelly. Usher won't mind that being repeated, but about the pant petting, remember that what happened at this show stays at this show. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Zac Efron's 'Footloose' Gets Fast-Tracked After 'High School Musical 3' Tops Box Office Oct 29, 2008
"My idols in dance are Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire," he said, before quickly adding, "I say that like I'm a dancer.". This report is from. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Oprah effect: Can celebs sway voters? Oct 26, 2008
For people like Melvin Douglas and Gene Kelly, it wasnt just about the box office anymore; it was about coming out as responsible citizens ... APMovie actors Edward G. Robinson, left, and Gene Kelly, center, greet Harry S. Truman, who was the Democratic vice-presidential candidate in 1944, before a campaign speech. (MSNBC -- Race)
Review: 'HSM3' is pretty good Oct 25, 2008
Zac Efron makes the film, has heartthrob vigor of young Gene Kelly, says EW ... Here, once again, the beauty of Efron's performance is that he's a vibrant athletic hoofer who leaps and clowns with the heartthrob vigor of a young Gene Kelly, yet he's also achingly sincere. (CNN -- Showbiz)
When tax man cometh, entertainment follows Oct 23, 2008
It has an incredible cast -- Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Dick Van Dyke, Dean Martin and Gene Kelly -- and a very funny concept. The execution is sometimes slipshod, but it's still an interesting and entertaining cinematic confection. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'High School Musical' Star Corbin Bleu Doesn't Think Franchise Should Graduate To College Oct 20, 2008
The film's director, Kenny Ortega, is familiar with fancy footwork, having worked on the "Dirty Dancing" television series and the film "Newsies." "Dance has definitely changed over the years, when you look back at Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire," Bleu said. "At that time, it was viewed upon very well, technically. "And now, at least in more of the technical side of it, when you look at dancing, it's cool to do hip hop," he added. "I think that's what's wonderful about 'HSM,' especially this third... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Making The Musical Cool Oct 19, 2008
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Malibu Seen (3) Oct 10, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Edition. " The production of Il Trittico was generously underwritten by Marc and his wife Eva. Soon it was showtime and we took our seats for the first of three one-act operas.Friedkin's Il Tabarro (The Cloak) takes place in Paris in 1910 and tells the story of a passionate love triangle with a tragic end. With the City of Light in the background and boats bobbing on the Seine, it was the first of set designer Santo Loquasto's amazing creations. There was a total... (Malibu Times, CA)
A plentitude of Pittsburghia Oct 5, 2008
John Heinz III K. Leroy Irvis Shirley Jones Gene Kelly David Lawrence David McCullough Joe Namath Judy Oliver Satchel Paige Quarterbacks (more than 40 pros) Art Rooney Fannie Sellins Stanley Turrentine Johnny Unitas Bobby Vinton August Wilson X the Owl Mr. Yuk George Zambelli. Top 5 Pittsburgh revolutions. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Uncurbed enthusiasm Oct 3, 2008
"The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell," narrated by Gene Kelly and including footage wrangled with Joffe's help, soon became one of PBS's highest-rated programs. Throughout the following years, Weide made more comedian documentaries -- including films about Mort Sahl, W.C. Fields and, of course, Lenny Bruce, whose mother Weide eulogized at her 1997 funeral. (Salon)
Breakfast Bonus Oct 3, 2008
Quarterback Jeff Garcia is no Gene Kelly. Certainly no Brett Favre. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
ON ADVERTISING: Sponsors feeling credit squeeze Sep 22, 2008
In one, he does a Gene Kelly impersonation, dancing to "Singin' in the Rain," but singing "Saving in the Rain.". Even in a sunny economy, these ads were grating. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Sept. 14) Sep 14, 2008
Caron's debut opposite Gene Kelly in "An American in Paris," also directed by Minnelli, gets a companion release. Extras: Caron supplies new commentary and interview material on each disc. (Boston Globe)
"Righteous Kill" Sep 12, 2008
It's like that scene in Ziegfeld Follies when Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire , when two greats share the spotlight and it burns all the more brightly. As friends and partners -- and possible cat and mouse --- the two have the natural ease of men who seem to genuinely like and respect each other. (Salon)
Michael Jackson records pop album of Robert Burns poems Aug 28, 2008
He said: "Our favourite poet in the world is Robbie Burns. "Michael and I were originally going to do a musical on his life with Gene Kelly directing and Anthony Perkins as executive producer - but they both died. "So Michael and I put all the poems to contemporary music in his studio in Encino. "We did Ae Fond Kiss, Tam O'Shanter and all that. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Anna Winger's 'This Must Be The Place' Aug 15, 2008
Whether it's Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron in an exuberant Gershwin musical or Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy in a subdued indie film, the popular conception of Paris hasn't changed for a century or more. It remains as pastel and sugarcoated as candied almonds, as romantic as an arm-enlaced stroll along the Seine. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
He's not the lead and he loves it! Aug 10, 2008
"I'm short. I have a receding hairline. I like doing funny material. I'm the perfect sidekick. Since I was in high school, I have always been attracted to the stereotypical supporting character. I don't want to be Mary. I want to be Rhoda. I want to have the quirks and the edge. I watch 'Singin' in the Rain,' and I'm not interested in playing Don (the Gene Kelly role). I want to play Cosmo (Donald O'Connor's part). So I'm always the foil, the butt of the joke, the one who doesn't get the girl.... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Cement plant to face the public Aug 7, 2008
Attending the meeting will be Lafarge representatives, including Reagan; Department of Environmental Conservation Region 4 Director Gene Kelly; a representative from Gov. David Paterson s environmental staff; and local officials from the town of Stuyvesant, including Bertram. The format will include introductory remarks, a presentation by Lafarge, and a question-and-answer period to be moderated by former Judge Larry Rosen, whose charge is to ensure questions are asked and answered in an... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Films Not Nominated as Best Picture Jul 26, 2008
It is filled with memorable songs and fine dancing by Gene Kelly and Donald O Connor as well as being a spoof on Hollywood s transition from the silent era to the talkies. It did receive one nomination for music and for best supporting actress (won by Jean Hagen). (Suite101.com)
Take Me Out ... Jul 25, 2008
"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" an enduring anthem. "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" an enduring anthem. (The Palm Beach Post)
Swayze: 'I'm a Miracle' Jul 23, 2008
SFGate: Daily Dish : Swayze: 'I'm a Miracle. Blog:SFGate: Daily Dish: 28404 : Swayze: 'I'm a Miracle' Quick Search. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pan African Film Festival Jul 18, 2008
The Plaza's next Summer Camp film is 1980's "Xanadu" with Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. FILM LOVE SERIES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Debbie Reynolds' boat sinks Jul 17, 2008
Alongside Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor, she performed in the musical "Singin' in the Rain.". She received an Oscar nomination for her lead role in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown.". (The St. Augustine Record)
Gene Kelly Awards expanding stage Jul 17, 2008
Gene Kelly Awards going national ... The Gene Kelly Awards, Pittsburgh CLO's annual celebration of high school musicals, is going national. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'So You Think You Can Dance': Jessica's out, Comfort's in Jul 16, 2008
Didn't Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly dance together a ton back in the day. It's a shame they can't keep the best dancers regardless of gender. (Entertainment Weekly)
Residents concerned about hamlet’s future Jul 8, 2008
Present from the DEC were Region 4 Director Gene Kelly, Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve Manager Betsy Blair, and Region 4 Natural Resources Supervisor Peter Innis. We walked Ferry Road and Ice House Road, Bertram said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Once again, state considers cutting off Nutten Hook Jul 5, 2008
Town Supervisor Valerie Bertram reported recently that she was asked to visit the site with Gene Kelly, the new director of the state Department of Environmental Conservation Region 4 director, and two other environmental officials who are familiar with the issues there. Efforts to bring high-speed rail service to Amtrak's Empire Route have been slowed by the presence of at-grade crossings, also called grade crossings, like the one on Ferry Road, where gates, lights and bells signal the arrival... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Fire up your remotes Jul 4, 2008
This splashy MGM entry stars bankable Gene Kelly as Jerry, a former American soldier who stays in Paris after the war to become an artist. Jerry's idyllic dream of painting still lifes turns complicated when he's torn between his affections for his wealthy patroness (Nina Foch) and a leggy young gamin (Leslie Caron). (Globe and Mail)
This week's new releases (June 22) Jun 22, 2008
The biggest knock against the movie was its incoherent nonstory, which mostly just wastes Gene Kelly as it follows Newton-John playing Muse, literally, to frustrated artist Michael Beck ("The Warriors"). Naturally, Kelly and Beck open a nightclub together. (Boston Globe)
Beautiful dynamite Jun 20, 2008
So, just as you might once have played one track on an album, now you can train your DVD or search the web for the great Charisse moments: the Broadway Melody ballet from Singin' in the Rain, where she's the dream girl and the vamp with Gene Kelly; the Dancing in the Dark routine with Astaire in The Band Wagon, set in a nocturnal Central Park, where her white skirt seems to use every yard of 1952's white fabric; the Girl Hunt ballet from the same film, a parody of Mickey Spillane, fast, sexy,... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Browse by week posted: Jun 20, 2008
When she looked out at Gene Kelly from under that black bob - or sidled slinkily up to Fred Astaire in the midst of a mad film-noir musical number - you know they were grabbed, gone, lost. So were we. (The Star-Ledger - NJ.com)
* World News Quick Take Jun 19, 2008
Cyd Charisse, whose elegant dance moves on the silver screen wooed her co-stars Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, has died at the age of 86 in a Los Angeles hospital of an apparent heart attack, her agent, Scott Stander, told the news media. Born Tula Ellice Finklea in Texas, Charisse began her dancing career with the Ballet Russe, but fame came after the film studio MGM discovered her and cast her in leading roles at the height of the popularity of the Hollywood musical. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cyd Charisse, partner for Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in MGM musicals Jun 19, 2008
Cyd Charisse, the leggy beauty whose balletic grace made her a memorable partner for Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in classic MGM musicals like "Singin' in the Rain," "The Band Wagon" and "Brigadoon," died Tuesday in Los Angeles ... Written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, the film established her as one of Hollywood's most glamorous and seductive talents. (International Herald Tribune)
Cyd Charisse dies in Los Angeles at age 86 Jun 19, 2008
Charisse, the long-legged Texas beauty who danced with the Ballet Russe as a teenager and starred in MGM musicals with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES - Cyd Charisse, the long-legged Texas beauty who danced with the Ballet Russe as a teenager and starred in MGM musicals with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, has died. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Movie Musical Dancer Cyd Charisse Dies Jun 19, 2008
Charisse was a long-legged Texas beauty who danced with the Ballet Russe as a teenager and starred in MGM musicals with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. She told AP Radio in 1996 the ballet sequence with Kelly in 1952's "Singin' in the Rain" started her "career off with a bang.". (KERO 23, CA)
Cyd Charisse: Sylph or siren, the legs have it Jun 19, 2008
Cyd Charisse, the long-legged beauty who in the 1950s gave Fred Astaire some midcareer oomph and Gene Kelly his match in pure animal vitality, wasn't a Hollywood immortal. She never transcended the movies in which she appeared her breakout musical, "Singin' in the Rain," could certainly have been produced without her. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Cyd Charisse, 86; her dancing and glamour lit up movie screens Jun 18, 2008
Ms. Charisse captured moviegoers' attention in a quick succession of films, starting with "Singin' in the Rain" in 1952 in which she partnered with dancer and actor Gene Kelly in a steamy ballet. She was strong, lithe, and "drop-dead gorgeous to look at," said Larry Billman, a dance/film historian and author of her breakthrough performance. (Boston Globe)
'Million Dollar Legs' Actress Cyd Charisse Dies Jun 18, 2008
Charisse, 86, was a regular partner of legends Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. She suffered a heart attack at her Los Angeles home and "never recovered.". (Sky News)
Obituary: Cyd Charisse Jun 18, 2008
Cyd Charisse danced with Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain. Cyd Charisse danced with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in some of Hollywood's finest musicals - The Band Wagon and Silk Stockings with Astaire, and Singin' in the Rain and Brigadoon with Gene Kelly ... Cyd Charisse dancing with Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Jun 18, 2008
The leggy on-screen partner of Hollywood legends Astaire and Gene Kelly died early today at her Los Angeles home of a heart attack. Her rep said Charis 000005A8 se was 86. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Cyd Charisse, 86, silken dancer of the movies, dies Jun 18, 2008
Cyd Charisse, the leggy beauty whose balletic grace made her a memorable partner for Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in classic MGM musicals like "Singin' in the Rain," "The Band Wagon" and "Brigadoon," died on Tuesday in Los Angeles ... Written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, the film established her as one of Hollywood's most glamorous and seductive talents. (International Herald Tribune)
Cyd Charisse dead at 86 Jun 18, 2008
She became a staple in movie musicals throughout the 1940s and 1950s, appearing alongside Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in films like Ziegfeld Follies, The Band Wagon, Silk Stockings and Brigadoon. She retired from dancing in the late 1950s to become a straight actress. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Jun 18, 2008
Cyd Charisse, the actress and dancer who shot to Hollywood stardom as the partner of dance greats Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, died of heart failure last night in Los Angeles. She was 87. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Dancer Cyd Charisse, 86, danced her way into film history Jun 18, 2008
Her steamy turn in Singin' in the Rain elevated her to co-star status opposite Gene Kelly in 1954's Brigadoon and Fred Astaire in The Band Wagon and 1957's Silk Stockings. She brought sex appeal and even eroticism to the screen at a time when censors were watching actors' every move. (USA Today -- Life)
Actress, dancer Cyd Charisse dies of heart attck at 86 Jun 18, 2008
Charisse, who paired with Hollywood dance greats Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, died early on Tuesady morning of a heart attack at a Los Angeles-area hospital, said her agent Scott Stander. "What was special about Cyd was that she was always stylish and graceful, and when I saw her two weeks ago, she was still dressed beautifully and her hair was done properly," her publicist Gene Schwam told the media. (Xinhuanet, China)
Actress Cyd Charisse passes away Jun 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES: Cyd Charisse, the long-legged beauty who danced with the Ballet Russe as a teenager and starred in MGM musicals with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, died Tuesday. She was 86. (India Times, India)
'Middleman' suits all; 'Weeds' returns Jun 16, 2008
Q: I am looking for a movie where Bob Hope dances with either Gene Kelly or James Cagney. Do you know the name of the movie. (Detroit Free Press)
Tonys get spiced up by two singular sensations Jun 16, 2008
Xanadu, directed by La Jolla Playhouse artistic director Christopher Ashley, is a spoof of the 1980 roller-disco movie starring Gene Kelly and Olivia Newton-John. Cry-baby, which also has ties to the Playhouse (it premiered there last fall), remakes Hairspray mastermind John Waters' 1990 movie about teen romance with snarky lyrics and a vividly satirical vision of the 1950s. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
George Sampson, Britain's Got Talent winner, 'gets SAS protection' Jun 11, 2008
" Britain's Got Talent began in April and the 10 finalists were triumphant in five live semi-finals broadcast on successive weekdays.A remix of Singin' in the Rain topped the charts after being featured in one of George's dance routines.Dance outfit Mint Royale's version of the song, originally made famous by Gene Kelly, was popularised by George's televised performance.He has also landed a six figure advertising deal after a bidding war between rival fashion labels. Share this story Related... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Share your Schenley memories Jun 11, 2008
There were so many memories in Schenley: from Schenley parties, my first kiss, my first musical debut, Gene Kelly Awards, my first date, homecomings, Schenley football games at South Stadium, Schenley prom lineups, my first love, giving the morning announcements over the PA System, Schenley basketball games, the annual girls junior vs. senior powder puff game, Schenley soccer games, pep rallies, prom, driving to school for the first time, catching the bus home in Oakland and flirting with the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Talking ShopBritain's Got Talent's George Sampson on going back to school Jun 4, 2008
He wowed both the studio and television audience by dancing - under on-stage rain - to Gene Kelly hit Singin' In The Rain, remixed by dance outfit Mint Royale. The 14-year-old, from Warrington, won 100,000 as well as the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in December. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Critics' picks - theater Jun 1, 2008
Ennio Marchetto does origami drag, folding paper and his own flexible limbs to evoke celebrities from Gene Kelly to Amy Winehouse to Cher. Presented by the Huntington Theatre Company at the Boston Center for the Arts, closing today. (Boston Globe)
Summer film series May 27, 2008
Other films will be 1959's "Some Like It Hot" (9:30 p.m. June 17) with Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis; and 1980's disco-laden "Xanadu" (9:30 p.m. July 22) with Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. All shows are $8 and will be hosted by emcee Ruby Redd. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Seven high school productions honored with Gene Kelly awards May 26, 2008
Those two were representative of the varied humor, emotion, grace and self-possession of the students accepting the 15 Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater, presented for the 18th year by Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh. Matt Polk, Pittsburgh CLO Cody Hoellerman, Pine-Richland's Cat in the Hat, accepting the best actor Gene Kelly Award; he's in costume because he had just performed with the other five nominees in that category ... Distributing the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
2008 Gene Kelly Awards announced May 25, 2008
The Benedum Center was packed Saturday night as Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh honored Allegheny County high schools with the 18th annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater ... Special guest presenters included local television personalities and Gene Kelly's widow, Patricia Ward Kelly ... Gene Kelly Scholarships totaling $11,500 were presented to three high school seniors who have been accepted to a school for the performing or technical arts: Jaron... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Beech-Nut plant gets under way May 23, 2008
Gene Kelly, regional director for the state Department of Environmental Conservation, said the company increased the amount of grassland set aside for the habitat of the Northern Harrier hawk, a protected species. Rudolf said concern about the environment was also demonstrated in Beech-Nut's efforts to have the new plant certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program of the U.S. Green Building Council. (Albany Times Union)
DVDs: Great Debaters, Indiana Jones May 23, 2008
The Frank Sinatra & Gene Kelly Collection features On the Town, Take Me Out to the Ballgame and Anchors Aweigh ... 92 each; Frank Sinatra & Gene Kelly set, $24. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Kelly Awards outdoor broadcast canceled; show goes on May 21, 2008
Technical problems with the outdoor lightboard at Downtown's Theater Square have forced the cancellation of Pittsburgh CLO's live broadcast of the 18th Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in Musical Theater Saturday night. Tickets are still available to see the 7:30 p.m. show at the Benedum Center. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Warren Cowan, at 87; wrote the book on promoting stars May 18, 2008
It includes Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, Tony Curtis, Shirley MacLaine, Gene Kelly, Lucille Ball, Jennifer Jones, Steve McQueen, Jack Lemmon, Danny Kaye, Natalie Wood, Merv Griffin, Clint Eastwood, Audrey Hepburn, Danielle Steele, Peter Ustinov, Michael Jackson, and the Doors. Mr. Cowan was well aware of the peculiar nature of the fame business and relished his role in it. (Boston Globe)
Warren Cowan, 87, a star at promoting stars May 17, 2008
It includes Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, Tony Curtis, Shirley MacLaine, Gene Kelly, Lucille Ball, Jennifer Jones, Steve McQueen, Jack Lemmon, Danny Kaye, Natalie Wood, Merv Griffin, Clint Eastwood, Audrey Hepburn, Danielle Steele, Peter Ustinov, Michael Jackson and the Doors. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gilbert Cowan; two stepdaughters, the actresses Melissa and Sara Gilbert, both of Los Angeles; a stepson, Jonathan Gilbert; two daughters from previous marriages, Claudia,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Star publicist Warren Cowan dies in L.A. May 16, 2008
Among their clients: Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Doris Day, Clint Eastwood, Gene Kelly, Lucille Ball, John Wayne, Cary Grant, Danny Kaye and Arnold Schwarzenegger. When asked who his favorite client was, he always answered, The next one. (MSNBC -- News)
We celebrate Sinatra for great movie roles May 15, 2008
Three sailors, played by Gene Kelly, Jules Munshin and Sinatra, hit the Big Apple looking for laughs and love. What makes the movie so important is that it was the first big Hollywood musical to take the action off the soundstage and put it onto the street; in this case, New York. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'Xanadu' Among Top Tony Nominees May 14, 2008
Despite a paltry box office take, the movie version of "Xanadu," starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, yielded major hit singles for Newton John with "Magic" and "Suddenly" (with Cliff Richard), and "Xanadu" for Newton John and the Electric Light Orchestra. "In the Heights" was the top Tony nominee overall with 13 nominations. (NBC 11, CA)
Celebrating Sinatra May 13, 2008
In between, there were musicals with Gene Kelly, romps with The Rat Pack and Hollywood classics such as The Man With the Golden Arm (1955). "You celebrate a life after death, because there is no point in celebrating death," Tina Sinatra says by telephone from her home in Los Angeles, just as she prepares to fly to Vegas for her part in the public events. (Edmonton Sun)
Sinatra at the movies May 12, 2008
The deluxe sets cover his early career, his musicals with Gene Kelly, some of his '50s and '60s hits and the ring-a-ding-ding Rat Pack free-for-alls ... It took a trio of films with Gene Kelly -- "Anchors Aweigh," "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and the brilliant "On the Town" -- to prove that there was something more to the kid from Jersey -- a young actor with a natural ease, a comedian with timing that couldn't be taught. (NJ.com)
