Tamaya rodeo a treat for city slickers Jul 1, 2008
No, Billy Crystal s not hanging out at Tamaya, nor is Daniel Stern, but the way the whole event is assembled seems familiar. Each Thursday evening, Tamaya guests are hauled on a horse-drawn wagon out to the stables and arena, about a mile north of the luxurious hotel north of Rio Rancho, where cowboys and cowgirls, most of who work for the resort, put on a small-scale rodeo. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Most Lucrative College Majors Jun 25, 2008
The field of psychoanalysis has gotten the Hollywood treatment over the past decade, being featured on a hit TV show, The Sopranos, and two movies starring Billy Crystal and Robert De Niro, Analyze This and Analyze That. In the same period, the number of college students earning psychology degrees has jumped 22%; the Princeton Review pegs it as the second most popular major today. (Forbes)
America's Sweethearts Jun 20, 2008
This certainly had a notable cast: Julia Roberts, John Cusack, Billy Crystal and Catherine Zeta-Jones. John Cusack, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Julia Roberts in America's Sweethearts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A 'Crystal' clear love for the game Jun 19, 2008
Billy Crystal struck out in his one plate appearance for the Yankees in March, 2008 ... Billy Crystal is a Yankee ... Billy Crystal at the bat. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
George Carlin to get Mark Twain humor award Jun 18, 2008
Last year the Kennedy Center honored Billy Crystal with the Mark Twain prize. Other past recipients include Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Simon and Steve Martin. (MSNBC -- News)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Jun 18, 2008
Past honorees include , Billy Crystal, and Lily Tomlin. 000005A0 filed under. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Hip-hop takes Broadway Jun 17, 2008
Taking a cue from frequent Oscar host Billy Crystal, she put herself into a succession of musical numbers, at one point posing as the crazy-haired schoolboy Moritz from last year's best-musical winner, Spring Awakening. "South Pacific," whose cast members performed on the show, landed on top with seven Tonys, including best musical revival. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The week's best films on TV Jun 14, 2008
Despite the screen's most celebrated orgasm - when Sally (Meg Ryan) demonstrates to Harry (Billy Crystal) in a busy cafe - there's an old-fashioned feel to Reiner's romantic comedy. It's sparky, funny and light of touch; so is the acting. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Murray's split and Farley's demons Jun 10, 2008
" It would appear that Bill Murray's hookup has gone sour, as his 10-year marriage to Jennifer Murray comes to a slamming stop - amid her allegations in papers filed of drug and alcohol addiction, abusive behaviour and frequent abandonment. One wonders why it is that the lives of comics are so rarely funny. Is being hilarious a busman's holiday? Or is true comedy necessarily incubated in despair and, subsequently, addiction and violence? While Murray faces claims that are the inverse of every... (Globe and Mail)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List June 9-15 May 31, 2008
Altar'd States An all-day marathon of wedding-related movies on Encore Love, hosted by Finesse Mitchell from "Saturday Night Live." -- 12:40 a.m. Conversations with Other Women (Aaron Eckhart, Helena Bonham Carter, Nora Zehetner) -- 2:10 a.m. The Wedding Banquet (Winston Chao, May Chin, Mitchell Lichtenstein) -- 4 a.m. Once Around (Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Danny Aiello) -- 6 a.m. Jump Tomorrow (Tunde Adebimpe, Hippolyte Girardot, Patricia Mauceri) -- 7:40 a.m. Marie Antoinette (Kirsten... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Japan's best friend May 30, 2008
Sox dream hitter What Billy Crystal did with the Yankees, Denis Leary would love to do with the Red Sox. The Emerson alum, who has a plum role in the new HBO movie "Recount," tells Time magazine he'd like to play in a Sox game. (Boston Globe)
News : New materials at the Edith Evans Library May 29, 2008
by Lydia Monks, Breakout at the Bug Lab by Ruth Horowitz, I Already Know I Love You by Billy Crystal, I Spy Butterfly by Jean Marzollo, Lara Ladybug by Christine Florie, Mother, Youre the Best. (But Sister, Youre a Pest) by Diana de Groat, Snow Day by Lester L. Laminack, The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields and The Prince of Butterflies by Bruce Coville. (Forest Republican, WI)
Shock! Horror! Scandal! May 22, 2008
Yip, we loved her when she faked an orgasm for Billy Crystal, when she got mail from Tom Hanks and when she charmed the pants off Hugh Jackman. But when she jumped into bed with Russell Crowe on and off the set of Proof of Life in 2000, we stripped her of her title. (iAfrica.com)
Car Chase Scenes Race For Title Of Greatest May 21, 2008
"Running Scared" is a great buddy cop movie starring Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines. It features a scene where the two Chicago cops chase a drug lord, played by Jimmy Smits, through the city streets and eventually end up driving on elevated train tracks. (KSBW 8, CA)
Sylvia Patterson interviews the Zutons May 17, 2008
Sean, with his Billy Crystal curls, was known as "Meatball Head". "In Knowsley Village," muses Dave, "I'm the lad with the long hair who's a bit of a fruitcake. I've got this big coat, double-breasted, big massive checks, dead Withnail And I, like. The birds all love it and the lads are all, "Ey, Jonathan Ross. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Disney's Block Party Bash May 16, 2008
Monsters, Inc. (2001) John Goodman (Sulley) and Billy Crystal (Mike Wazowksi) are among many monsters in the night that produce enough fear in children to generate power for their entire city to thrive, until one day a child is brought back to the city with monstrous results. The Incredibles (2004) Two married (and long-retired) superheroes (Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter) attempt to raise their children in the suburbs living a regular, everyday life without superpowers. (Suite101.com)
Tupelo's Inside Man May 12, 2008
He has about 1,800 autographs, including Oprah Winfrey, Clint Eastwood, James Garner, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Bill Murray, Will Smith, Martin Scorsese, Annette Bening, Mel Brooks and, really, the list goes on and on. Some were collected in person, and others came through the mail. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
1958: Douglas fights for 'Spartacus' May 9, 2008
The greeting joins others on the Reuters/Nasdaq electronic billboard in Times Square along with Michael Douglas, Steven Spielberg, Sir Ben Kingsley, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Ben Stiller and Brooke Shields among others. Douglas will also appear on the Kodak theater stage Saturday as part of the 60th birthday celebration to Israel. (Variety)
Night of the long gongs May 2, 2008
Billy Crystal, Jon Stewart, Andrew Denton, Shaun Micallef - good. David Letterman, Wendy Harmer, Eddie McGuire - bad. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
I'm loving aliens instead Apr 20, 2008
"Robbie invited me to his apartment in London. We chatted and he told me how much he loved the programme [Living TV's Most Haunted]. He said he had given Most Haunted DVDs to lots of friends, including Robert De Niro, Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal, and they were hooked. I was able to contact a couple of his loved ones, including his grandmother, whom he dearly loved. It was very emotional." ... "Plus, I've never met Robert De Niro, Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal. I've never even met them!". (Guardian Unlimited)
Elton John sings, helps raise $2.5 million for Clinton Apr 12, 2008
Last October, Clinton celebrated her 60th birthday with a fundraiser at New York's Beacon Theater that featured actor Billy Crystal and musicians Elvis Costello and the Wallflowers. It netted more than $1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
"Idol Gives Back" the tears, the laughter, and Brad Pitt! Apr 10, 2008
"Idol Gives Back" was similar to "Live Aid", but with a good ol' shot of "Comic Relief" - it even featured appearances by that show's three hosts, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams and Billy Crystal (I loved his bit with Mylie Cyrus, where they both pretended to have not heard of the other. She's a funny one, that girl). (The Palm Beach Post)
'Idol' gives back again Apr 9, 2008
"How am I going to get all of this in?" said Lythgoe by phone from Los Angeles, contemplating a list of stars that includes Brad Pitt, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg, Reese Witherspoon, John Legend and former "Idol" winner Carrie Underwood. "I don't sleep at night at the moment. I really don't, because I know that we will have to cut somebody out and they'll go mad.". (Detroit Free Press)
`Idol Gives Back' attracts A-list celebs Apr 8, 2008
"Idol" host Ryan Seacrest served as master of ceremonies of the event, which featured several live musical performances and celebrity appearances by Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Peyton and Eli Manning, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, Reese Witherspoon and Brad Pitt. "Tonight isn't just about raising money," Pitt told the screaming crowd. (FOX 11, AZ)
Stars, politicians lend a hand for Wednesday's 'Idol' charity show Apr 8, 2008
Billy Crystal and Miley Cyrus mocked their differing demographics by appearing in a skit in which neither knew the other ... Miley Cyrus and Billy Crystal mocked each other on the Idol stage; later, the teen queen admitted she'd never watched Fox's talent show juggernaut before. (USA Today -- Life)
'Idol' plans big show (37) Apr 6, 2008
Among those appearing: Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Jennifer Connolly, Elliott Yamin, Fantasia, Amy Adams, Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Maroon 5, Heart and Gloria Estefan. The six charities: the Children s Defense Fund (www. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A really Coolio cap Mar 31, 2008
Stars in the standsThere were several celebs in the house Saturday for the Red Sox exhibition game against the Dodgers at the Los Angeles Coliseum, among them NBA Hall-of-Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (above center), actress Pamela Anderson, and actor Billy Crystal. Names can be reached at or at 617-929-8253. (Boston Globe)
Celebrities put on a new skin and boost the box office Mar 30, 2008
Think of Ice Age (Ray Romano), Toy Story (Tom Hanks, Tim Allen), Monsters, Inc (John Goodman, Billy Crystal), Antz (Woody Allen, Sharon Stone) and Bee Movie (Jerry Seinfeld). Now, there's a certain irony about the celebs (who also include Isla Fisher, Seth Rogen and tween hottie Jesse McCartney) at the heart of Horton. (The Age)
Slanguage Dictionary Mar 28, 2008
" emcee -- master of ceremonies; "Billy Crystal is being courted to emcee the Oscars again. " exec, exex -- executive, executives; "Fox execs declined to comment about the recent shakeup. (Variety)
Chikezie exit interview Mar 28, 2008
More guest stars for April 9 s Idol Gives Back, according to the press release: Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Jenniffer Connolly, Elliott Yamin, Fantasia and Amy Adams (not the AI 3 tenth place contestant, the Oscar nominated actress. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Matty Blake Show Mailbag Mar 26, 2008
You think Billy Crystal is funny. Billy Crystal, the king of schmaltz and overly sentimental supposed humor who wasn't even funny during his SNL days and almost single handedly put a screeching halt to the Las Vegas Comedy Festival with his deplorable and boring characterization of a black jazz musician, shouldn't get to play for the Yankees on any level ... All I can tell you is that I've been making my living as a full time comedian/comedy writer for 10 years now and a majority of my peers... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Baseball season is here, just don't hit the snooze button Mar 23, 2008
For a guy who's not retired, even Bonds can't help but notice that, at this point, he has fewer spring training at-bats than Billy Crystal. As for his communications technology, Bonds finally finds himself on the wrong end of the dynamic that now affords Major League Baseball to offer him its own healing version of that old country music lyric, "If the phone don't ring, you'll know it's me.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A look at the opening day of the NCAA tournament Mar 21, 2008
ON THE NUMBER: Billy Crystal could have written a movie about the first three games of the 2008 NCAA tournament. The three losing teams all finished with the same number of points: 61. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Yanks Minor League Report: Cody Ransom Mar 21, 2008
-- He was Billy Crystal's locker neighbor for a day, enduring a persistent media crush and even yielding his uniform number to help the actor feel like more of a big leaguer ... Billy Crystal's at-bat ... Billy Crystal Dons Pinstripes. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Friars Club to Roast 'Today' Show Co-Anchor Matt Lauer Mar 20, 2008
Matt Lauer joins the ranks of distinguished entertainers such as Hugh Hefner, Richard Pryor, Lucille Ball, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Jerry Lewis, Johnny Carson, Drew Carey, Rob Reiner, and last year's recipient, Pat Cooper, to name a few, who have been successfully "Roasted" to the enjoyment of all involved. The prestigious honor is given during a ceremony that pokes fun at the honoree in an exuberant display of good-humored ribaldry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pirates 8, Reds 4 Mar 19, 2008
In his last outing on Thursday, Maholm struck out comedian Billy Crystal, who got to bat for the New York Yankees. On Tuesday, Maholm breezed through three innings before the Reds' Joey Votto hit his first home run of the spring, driving in three runs. (WKRC.com, OH)
Tap 'er Light: Swing and miss for Billy Crystal (56) Mar 18, 2008
Tap 'er Light: Swing and miss for Billy Crystal ... Maybe I need to lighten up a bit, but you can count me as someone who wasn t amused by comedian Billy Crystal pretending to be a major league player last week ... Billy Crystal hasn t made anybody laugh since City Slickers, and that was in 1991. (Montana Standard, MT)
No twister stops Ted's Montana Grill Mar 18, 2008
Comedian Billy Crystal and rockers Elvis Costello and the Wallflowers headlined the event at New York s historic Beacon Theater, which raked in more than $1. 5 million for Clinton s presidential bid. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Elton John Books Clinton Fundraiser Mar 18, 2008
Comedian Billy Crystal and rockers Elvis Costello and the Wallflowers headlined the event at New York's historic Beacon Theater, which raked in more than $1. 5 million for Clinton's presidential bid. (NBC 11, CA)
Crystal to play with Yankees Mar 17, 2008
Billy Crystal to don Yankees pinstripes ... Billy Crystal to don Yankees pinstripes ... -- Billy Crystal will get to "look mahvelous" in pinstripes. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Billy Crystal Fulfills Lifelong Major-League Fantasy Mar 17, 2008
-- Billy Crystal had better stick to his night job. Related Content. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Hoop dreams as screen dreams Mar 16, 2008
And that's not counting Gheorghe Muresan towering over Billy Crystal in "My Giant." Or Julius Erving playing for a team with its own astrologer, Stockard Channing (was Martin Sheen aware of this. in "The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh." Or Alex English in "Amazing Grace and Chuck" - or, speaking of Chucks, Chuck Connors, "The Rifleman" himself, who briefly played for the Celtics before embarking on his long and undistinguished career in TV and movies. (Boston Globe)
New York Yankees release Billy Crystal Mar 16, 2008
TAMPA (AP) Billy Crystal's "mahvelous" time with the New York Yankees is over ... Under transactions, it said "March 14 Released INF Billy Crystal." ... The chance to be an official Yankee for a day was the team's gift to superfan Billy Crystal. (USA Today -- Life)
Sports Mailbag for Sunday, Mar. 16, 2008 Mar 16, 2008
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Umpire Mark Carlson offers a word to actor Billy Crystal during his one at-bat stint Thursday against the Pirates. Pampered star athletes need to learn about accountability. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Yankees release Billy Crystal on 60th birthday Mar 15, 2008
Kathy Willens / APBilly Crystal watches his foul ball during his one at-bat during an exhibition game Thursday ... - Billy Crystals mahvelous time with the New York Yankees is over ... Under transactions, it said March 14 Released INF Billy Crystal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Crystal Strikes Out in New Career Mar 15, 2008
Billy Crystal whacked himself in the helmet with his backswing, found his shoelaces and socks sabotaged and watched his team lose. Oh, and the New York Yankees rookie struck out in his one and only at-bat as a big leaguer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Crystal lives out baseball dream Mar 15, 2008
Billy Crystal is one of the Yankees' most well-known fans. Comic actor Billy Crystal has achieved a lifelong dream by playing for the New York Yankees baseball team. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Yanks release Crystal Mar 15, 2008
New York Yankees Release Billy Crystal ... Billy Crystal's "mahvelous" time with the New York Yankees is over ... Actor and comedian Billy Crystal holds a baseball he signed for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm who struck him out in the first inning of the New York Yankees spring baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
CUT! Yanks release actor Crystal after 1-day gig Mar 15, 2008
-- Billy Crystal's "mahvelous" time with the New York Yankees is over ... Under transactions, it said "March 14 Released INF Billy Crystal.". (ESPN -- Baseball)
Pirates indifferent to Yankees' Crystal Mar 15, 2008
Comedian Billy Crystal is signed to a one-day contract with the Yankees ... -- Nate McLouth grinned when asked about playing against Billy Crystal. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Spring Training: Billy Crystal: 'An amazing feeling' Mar 15, 2008
Spring Training: Billy Crystal: 'An amazing feeling ... Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Yankees designated hitter Billy Crystal acknowledges the crowd after striking out swinging against Pirates left-hander Paul Maholm yesterday at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla ... -- Actor Billy Crystal's major-league baseball career wasn't quite "Field of Dreams.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mighty Billy Crystal strikes out Mar 15, 2008
TAMPA -- Actor Billy Crystal struck out swinging against Pirate left-hander Paul Maholm today in what was planned to be his only at-bat. Crystal served as the New York Yankee designated hitter and batted in the leadoff spot. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Spring Synopsis Mar 15, 2008
Fun in the sun: Paul Maholm conceded he doesn't have much of a scouting report on how to pitch to actor Billy Crystal. However, the Pirates left-hander does know this. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Maholm near perfect, Pirates beat Yankees, 5-3 Mar 15, 2008
Maholm, who struck out actor Billy Crystal to begin the game, allowed one hit and no walks and threw only 46 pitches. "He threw the ball very well," manager John Russell said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Billy Crystal Swings Away With Yankees Mar 15, 2008
AP ImageBilly Crystal watches a foul ball he hit as designated hitter for the New York Yankees during spring training game against Pittsburgh, Thursday in Florida ... -- Billy Crystal had better stick to his night job. (WNBC.com, NY)
Yankees end Crystal's pinstripes tenure Mar 15, 2008
Billy Crystal bats for the Yanks. Billy Crystal dons pinstripes ... -- Billy Crystal may be a former Yankee, but hey, there's always Old-Timers' Day. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Clock ticks too quickly for Daly Mar 15, 2008
Now the Bronx Bombers have a player, Shelley Duncan, unwilling to admit that he took a cheap shot when he slid into a Tampa Rays infielder with his spikes high, and 60-year-old comedian Billy Crystal getting an at-bat in an exhibition game. What's next, using actor Kevin Costner in a save situation. (Florida Times-Union)
Did 'SNL' go too far with Fauxbama? Mar 3, 2008
Or that decades ago on "SNL," Billy Crystal played Sammy Davis Jr.. But in 2008, Obama isn't just any politician or celebrity. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Barack 'Fauxbama' 'black enough' on 'SNL'? Mar 2, 2008
Nor did it seem to matter that Darrell Hammond, who is white, has impersonated the Rev. Jesse Jackson for years on "SNL." Or that decades ago Billy Crystal played Sammy Davis Jr. on the show. But in 2008, Obama isn't just any politician or celebrity. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Whoopi Wonders Where She Was on Oscar Night Feb 26, 2008
After her fellow chatterbugs wondered aloud where Goldberg's moments were in the clipfest that included, among others, , , and Billy Crystal (it even included , if only in an English Patient parody produced during one of Crystal's years), the View cohost on Monday looked genuinely hurt about being left out of a montage of memorable Oscar moments. (Watch the ladies' dissection of. (E! Online)
WE GRUMBLE, BUT WE ALL WATCH Feb 26, 2008
" This show never gets good reviews, and people seem to enjoy saying how much they dislike it. But millions watch it. JON STEWART, Sunday night's Oscar host, joked that if the writers' strike had continued, the show would have had way more montages and filmed tributes. Uh, like that would be a bad thing?! The joke montage, a tribute to binoculars, was still more interesting than most of what happened onstage. Mr. Stewart is a different kind of Oscar host - laid-back and lacking the "inside... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Critic's Corner chat Feb 26, 2008
Let Helen Mirren or Meryl Streep step in for one year and host the show, if only to reduce the pressure to keep topping our memories of Billy Crystal at his funniest. Margaritaville: I totally agree with your review of the Oscars. (USA Today -- Life)
Oscars go globalWere these the most international awards in Academy history? Feb 26, 2008
In 1997 - the year The English Patient won nine Academy Awards - host Billy Crystal joked that, along with wheat and auto parts, America's biggest export had become the Oscar. With winners hailing from Ireland, Italy, Spain, Austria, France and the UK, this was the year that throwaway quip became reality. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Oscar party circuit Feb 26, 2008
While he's no Billy Crystal, it's pretty funny. Posted at 09:54 PM in. (Variety)
Oscars: You among the turned off? Feb 26, 2008
They ll save the show and the ratings will go up next year if they can talk Billy Crystal into hosting it again. Also, almost every one of the actors who won the major awards were relatively unknown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
