Read on... Jan 24, 2008
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TV pioneer Herbert Swope Jr. dies Jan 9, 2008
Mr. Swope produced and directed four Broadway plays, one featuring the stage debut of Rita Hayworth. He always referred to Hayes, who in later years owned a Worth Avenue shop, as the great love of his life. (The Palm Beach Post)
Song, score rules constantly in flux Dec 29, 2007
MGM's Judy Garland starrer "Meet Me in St. Louis" loses to Columbia's Rita Hayworth picture "Cover Girl.". 1946. (Variety)
Morgan Freeman is our wisest counselor Dec 18, 2007
I get happy just watching him being happy: his eyes lighting up watching Rita Hayworth on the movie screen, or Paz Vega behind the cash register, or that laugh, that real, genuine laugh, that bursts forth after decades of simpering fake laughs in front of white employers in Driving Miss Daisy. His joy is the joy of someone whos known pain and sorrow, and has pushed aside all that because we only get so long. Its not a shallow joy; its a deep, wise joy, wholly invested in the moment,... (MSNBC -- News)
Angelina Jolie voted sexiest film star Dec 7, 2007
Similarly, Gilda star Rita Hayworth came in at 59 and Lauren Bacall was at 71st position in the list. British stars Keira Knightley, Christian Bale, Kate Winslet, Orlando Bloom, Kate Beckinsale, Clive Owen and "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe all made it in to the top 25 position. (India Times, India)
Mullally poised to make big splash on Broadway Nov 11, 2007
Dressed in a stunning gown and flaming red Rita Hayworth wig, she struts, flirts and flounces her way through a musical that greatly expands the film role made famous by Madeline Kahn. Gone is the whiny, high-pitched voice of Karen Walker, the zany, pill-popping character Mullally played on TV; now she's a glamorous socialite who sings power ballads that veer into the lower registers. (SouthCoastToday.com)
Vets, families gather for museum kickoff Nov 9, 2007
In July, the Tupelo Department of Parks and Recreation invited him to display his bayonets, radios, mess kits and photos of movie star Rita Hayworth in a building connected to the Oren Dunn City Museum. "It's a great day, man," Lute said, "Just great.". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Man Overcomes Loss Through 'Day Of The Dead' Music Nov 6, 2007
Over here is the Latina, Rita Hayworth, Munoz says, pointing to a framed poster. It wasnt her real name, he adds. (KERO 23, CA)
Designer's master bedroom a rich, soothing retreat Oct 23, 2007
It's easy to imagine Rita Hayworth or another 1940s movie star walking under it in the foyer of a fancy hotel. Herzlinger took Venetian plaster walls to new heights by having the cream-colored finish applied over alligator scrim panels to create a distinct texture and rich look. (AZCentral -- Home)
IN HIS MID-90S, HE'S STILL GOT LEGS Oct 19, 2007
"I did some of these songs 50 years ago") and anecdotes about such co-stars as Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth and, of course, Charisse. And retirement. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
DON HEWITT CUTTIN' THROUGH IT Oct 18, 2007
" The house came down. LET'S CONGRATU LATE John Castle of Palm Beach and N.Y.C. He was a stalwart of our Mayor's Fund and the recent Fete de Swifty. Then he was the corporate honoree at the Rita Hayworth Gala where he has raised big bucks against Alz- heimer's. But I didn't see that mentioned. This week, he and wife Marianne will welcome the Duchess of Marlborough to N.Y.C. for the American Skin Association gala at the Rainbow Room Tuesday. Abby and Howard Milstein are their co-chairs. ONE OF... (New York Post -- Gossip)
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He cited writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, activist C/sar Chvez, athlete Jim Plunkett, actress Rita Hayworth, the band Santana, as well as military people. "I have had several family members who served our nation in World War II and Vietnam," Hernandez said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Movie Magic At The Palms Sep 28, 2007
Aloha Friday / Film buffs still cuckoo for Coco Palms (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Red light spells danger? Sep 27, 2007
com Living - Red light spells danger. Please note: Your browser has been unable to load the stylesheet that accompanies this page. (Scotsman)
Jessica Alba tries comedy Sep 23, 2007
Or that in the '40s, for instance, the biggest box-office draws had names like Davis and Crawford, or that a mixed ethnic heritage such as Alba's - she's French, Danish, Mexican-Indian and Spanish - has long made for beautiful people, such as Rita Hayworth and Merle Oberon. She's frank enough about the process as a whole to indulge her a little youthful naivete. (Newsday)
Ten hotels that made history Sep 13, 2007
Through its 82 years, this former palace of a Moroccan crown prince has hosted royalty, presidents and celebrities, including the likes of the Rothschilds, Rita Hayworth and more recently Cate Blanchett, Hillary Clinton and Jacques Chirac. But it will always be associated with Winston Churchill, whom alongside his wife Clementine, made annual fortnightly visits for over two decades. (MSNBC -- Travel)
George Hamilton goes to 'Chicago' Sep 12, 2007
" ... When his "Chicago" stint is over, George will devote himself to pre-production of the movie sequel, "Love at Second Bite," and to his memoirs, which he is writing with William Stadiem, known for his enjoyably lurid -- and sometimes disputed -- books about Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra.THE CINEMA SOCIETY and Focus Features screen David Cronenberg's new film, "Eastern Promises" starring Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts and Vincent Cassel today at the Tribeca Grand Screening Room. Dinner... (Variety)
Television movies for the week of Sept. 9 Sep 9, 2007
TV Movies: Sept. 9-15. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Feminine Dresses for Women In for Spring at Fashion... Sep 6, 2007
It was like Poretzky transported Tierney, who was at one time married to the late legendary fashion designer Oleg Cassini, and all her friends -- Rita Hayworth and Jean Harlow, among them -- to Miami where they sipped cocktails and soaked up the Deco-era architecture. Among the tempting looks to be offered next spring were a halter-neck striped dress in pink and navy with similarly colored patches of fabric near the hem, and a sand-and-peach-colored sheath dress that would hug an hourglass... (Fox News)
Just a pretty face will do Aug 21, 2007
I grew up watching Linda Darnell, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak. I thought Linda Darnell was the loveliest but I lost my heart to a single photograph of Rita Hayworth ... Rita Hayworth could dance. (BBC News -- UK)
Language Of Noir Aug 14, 2007
"Angel," printed in 1937, is so patently ripe for dramatization, it's a wonder it hasn't received another film treatment after the long-forgotten '38 "Convicted" (starring a then-unknown Rita Hayworth). The thought gnaws at the mind throughout Word's "Angel" because, despite its many charms, it keeps demonstrating how clearly noir is made for the close-ups this stage version can't provide. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Tsakane Valentine Maswanganyi: From Soweto to the Festival Hall Jul 27, 2007
Since the Paris premiere of Bizet's opera in 1875, the work has undergone many transformations, including a film version in 1948 starring Rita Hayworth, a gender-bending ballet from Matthew Bourne (The Car Man, in which Carmen becomes a mechanic) and an MTV hip-hopera starring Beyonc; Knowles and a host of rappers. Nor is Maswanganyi the first Carmen from South Africa. (Independent)
Fashion film fest at the Castro Jul 26, 2007
" Another was inspired by the iconic black satin strapless gown Rita Hayworth wears in "Gilda. " "My criteria was that each designer had a very high level of enthusiasm for the idea, that their fashions represented the real population," Huestis says. "One of the designers is doing a size 16 dress. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hoff making pals for 'Joey' revival Jun 29, 2007
A 1957 pic starred Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak. Platt will likely lead a team of producers for the Broadway revival. (Variety)
"Respect" at 14th St. Playhouse Jun 16, 2007
showed up again in the 60 s movie Pal Joey with Frank Sinatra and Rita Hayworth. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hangar's Rent Increase Leaves Historic Bomber's Future Up In Air Jun 15, 2007
Great attention was paid to the details, down to the photo of Rita Hayworth in the nose. MIKE PUPICH: She's a great gal. But she's only up there six months of the year then we switch to Betty Grable. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Chelsea pensioners rock out with The White Stripes Jun 13, 2007
The image of Rita Hayworth, emblazoned across Jack's guitar, also helped the two groups to bond. "If I remember who she is, I know you guys do," he said. (This is London)
Palm Springs Film Noir Festival ~ Femme fatales, anti-heroes to patter snappily in dim light May 24, 2007
Femme fatales: Rita Hayworth ("Gilda"), Barbara Stanwyck ("Double Indemnity"), Rhonda Fleming ("While the City Sleeps"), Gene Tierney ("Laura"), Jane Russell ("His Kind of Woman") and Jane Greer ("Out of the Past"). Anti-heroes: Humphrey Bogart ("The Maltese Falcon"), Dick Powell ("Pitfall"), Kirk Douglas and Robert Mitchum ("Out of the Past") and Fred MacMurray ("Double Indemnity"). (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Fresnan danced her way to screen legacy May 12, 2007
She rode, worked or danced with Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth and Cyd Charisse, McCarthy recalled. Mrs. Leonard's uncle, Dutch Leonard, pitched for the Boston Red Sox. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
New on DVD: 'Veil' a sensual treat May 11, 2007
Battling for middle ground are 1942's South Pacific romance Son of Fury (try choosing romantically between Gene Tierney and Frances Farmer) and 1941's name-brand bullfighting drama Blood and Sand (Linda Darnell vs. Rita Hayworth decisions, decisions). Dramatically inert for more than two hours, Blood and Sand also is one of the yardsticks by which old-school Technicolor glamour is measured, and Fox put a lot of work into polishing this print. (USA Today -- Life)
Artist Makes Hollywood Sign Home In Minnesota May 9, 2007
He painted Rita Hayworth on a single piece of the old rusty sign. He also remembered classic stars like Greta Garbo, James Dean, and the unforgettable Marilyn Monroe. (WCCO.com, MN)
Armachair Cinephile May 2, 2007
Tyrone Power Collection (Fox): One of the kings of the costume adventure swashes his buckle through five titles here, crossing swords with Orson Welles and making eyes at Rita Hayworth. ON THE ROSS-TER: Dreamgirls (Dreamworks), Mahogany (Paramount): I was no fan of the music in Dreamgirls, which dimly reflected Motown greatness. (San Antonio Current, TX)
Teased to meet you, from one scene stealer to another Apr 29, 2007
Born Heather Sweet in a Michigan farming town, Von Teese grew up fascinated with films and actresses such as Rita Hayworth and Betty Grable. As a teenager she worked in a lingerie store before starting her stripping career in Los Angeles at the age of 18. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The week's best films on TV Apr 29, 2007
John Wayne plays a circus owner encountering all manner of problems while touring Europe in search of boozy lost love Rita Hayworth; Claudia Cardinale supplies another heaving bosom as the daughter tagging along to find mum. It's a vivid, action-packed tale. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
50th San Francisco Intl. Film Festival Apr 27, 2007
On the one hand, Gene Kelly, Lillian Gish, Edward G. Robinson, Rita Hayworth, Bing Crosby and John Huston held court as guests, along with burgeoning "Funny Girl" superstar Barbra Streisand. Even executive director Claude Jarman, the Oscar-winning former child star of "The Yearling," hailed from showbiz royalty. (Variety)
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALVIEW Apr 26, 2007
Readers who have followed my accounts of the festival in its early years have e-mailed me in amazement that Bette Davis, Rita Hayworth, Paul Newman, Lillian Gish, John Huston, Natalie Wood and Jane Fonda all showed up for tributes. The appearance of so many legends had to do with timing. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Osborne stars during BMFI's first film festival Apr 6, 2007
While he said he doesn't see so much a rebirth of interest in particular films or genres, "I do see a resurgence of interest in certain actors." Younger audiences are discovering actors such as Montgomery Clift, John Garfield, or the glamorous Rita Hayworth. Last weekend's festival, in addition to raising funds for the ongoing restoration of the theater, was the first opportunity for community residents to visit its newly renovated second floor. (Ardmore Main Line Life, PA)
'You can't live at that level' Mar 30, 2007
This is, after all, a Latina star who refused to change her surname (unlike Rita Hayworth or Raquel Welch), the first Latina to make $1m per movie and a major campaigner for a host of Latin projects. She nods: "It does seem ironic that it has taken me more than a decade to basically get back to who I am. I am incredibly proud of my culture and I think I am a woman totally defined by my culture. My temperament, my body shape, the way I am is all very much Puerto Rican.". (Guardian Unlimited)
Weird Chronicles: From 'Carrie' To 'Lisey' Mar 20, 2007
"The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" is just flat magical, especially for any baseball fan, and "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption," which became one of the greatest movies of the 20th century, is worth the price of "Different Seasons" by itself. He's dabbled in nonfiction, too. (Click2Houston, TX)
50SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Mar 18, 2007
" A print of "Blood and Sand" headed to the Rita Hayworth retrospective falls out of an Air Express truck. Someone walking by grabs it and demands a $25 finder's fee for its return. The carrier pays up so the print can be delivered in time. After watching clips from that movie and others Hayworth made in her heyday, some bozo in the audience asks her what it is like to see her glamorous younger self and then have to look in a mirror. The crowd is speechless at his rudeness. Program Director... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Belly dancers rescue tradition Mar 8, 2007
Movies like "Salome," starring Rita Hayworth as Princess Salome, and "Mata Hari," one of Greta Garbo's greatest films, popularized belly dancers' sensual, cabaret style and skimpy outfits. advertisement. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Weekend Guide Mar 8, 2007
LADY FROM SHANGHAI Rita Hayworth stars as an amoral woman and her repulsive lawyer-husband, who get tangled up in a murder scheme. Much of this moody film takes place on a yacht, but it's the famous grand finale everyone talks about -- set in a funhouse hall of mirrors. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Adrift in Macao Feb 14, 2007
As movie cliches go, it's hard to top show's opening number, "In a Foreign City," in which a glamorous dame named Lureena (Rachel De Benedet, channeling Rita Hayworth) finds herself stranded on the dock with no luggage and no dough -- nothing but the slinky purple gown on her back -- and instantly lands a job as a singer at Rick's place. Thrust onto the stage of this exotic hot spot (flame-red and hung with gilded glitter in Thomas Lynch's amusingly garish design), the unrehearsed chanteuse wows... (Variety)
Related: Class acts abound as the glitterati step out in style Jan 16, 2007
The 2007 Hollywood fashion season has launched: Will the first-out-of-the-gate Golden Globes go down as the most tasteful event Hollywood has spawned since Rita Hayworth strapped on her D-cups. Nary a mammary, nary a knee, was in sight. (Globe and Mail)
Luxe Land Rover handles bumps Jan 13, 2007
Great on rocky turf, but rocky on reliability / Land Rover LR3 -- big on climbing, big on glitches. It allows the vehicle to literally walk over the rocks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The game of the name Jan 2, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Cecily DynesJanuary 3, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
