Ricky Gervais Tapped To Host Golden Globes Oct 28, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor says the new Michael Jackson documentary is "the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking" she has ever seen. Shop Your Insurance. (KIRO TV, WA)
Jackson Delivers On 'This Is It,' Fans Say Oct 28, 2009
" "It's Michael becoming great, perfecting his perfection, if that makes sense," said fellow dancer Nick Bass. Some of Jackson's family and friends saw "This Is It" in advance. Elizabeth Taylor, a longtime friend of the pop star, posted her thoughts Monday on Twitter. "It is the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen," she wrote. "It cements forever Michael's genius in every aspect of creativity. " The 77-year-old actress added that she "wept from pure joy at his God-given... (Click2Houston, TX)
Elizabeth Taylor calls new Michael Jackson film a 'brilliant piece of filmmaking' Oct 27, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor calls new Michael Jackson film a 'brilliant piece of filmmaking ... FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2009 file photo, Elizabeth Taylor speaks at the Macy's Passport Fashion Show gala in Santa Monica, Calif ... LOS ANGELES (AP) Elizabeth Taylor says the new Michael Jackson documentary is "the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking" she has ever seen. (FOX61, CT)
Elizabeth Taylor calls Jackson movie "brilliant" Oct 27, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 27 -- Elizabeth Taylor said the new Michael Jackson documentary is "the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking" she had ever seen, media reported Tuesday. People line up and prepare to stay overnight at L.A. Live for the opportunity to purchase tickets for special showings of the "Michael Jackson's This Is It" movie in Los Angeles, California, September 25, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Jackson fans prepare for concert movie farewell Oct 27, 2009
The movie got an early stamp of approval from Jackson's long-time friend and confidante, actress Elizabeth Taylor. Taylor, who recently underwent heart surgery, hailed the movie as the "single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen" in a tweet on micro-blogging site Twitter. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Slanguage Dictionary Oct 23, 2009
moppet -- child, especially child actor; "Elizabeth Taylor is one of the few moppets who made the transition to adult star.". Mouse (also Mouse House) -- the Walt Disney Co. or any division thereof, a reference to the company's most famous animated character, Mickey Mouse; "The Mouse's music division is reuniting with talent manager Alan Smithee on a joint-venture label.". (Variety)
Want a real scandal? Read about Liz Taylor Oct 20, 2009
How to Be a Movie Star: Elizabeth Taylor in HollywoodBy William J. MannHoughton Mifflin Harcourt, 484 pp ... How about Elizabeth Taylor and ... s ridiculously entertaining biography of Elizabeth Taylor in her Hollywood heyday is yummier than digging into a hot-fudge sundae and a stack of Us Weeklys. (USA Today -- Life)
William Mann to speak at Palm Springs Library Oct 15, 2009
William Mann author of 'How to be a Movie Star: Elizabeth Taylor ... Mann will discuss his latest work, How To Be A Movie Star: Elizabeth Taylor in Hollywood. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Recipe for change: TV chefs, blogs, Internet Oct 15, 2009
"When Bobby Flay walked in, you would have thought Sting arrived. When Paula Deen walked in, you would have thought Elizabeth Taylor arrived.". When Lee meets fans, they often ask to have their photo taken with her, and they pepper her with questions, she says. (Florida Today)
Jackson single 'This Is It' released online Oct 13, 2009
The 77-year-old Nichols joins past AFI award recipients such as "Virginia Woolf" star Elizabeth Taylor, "Silkwood" star Meryl Streep and "Graduate" star Dustin Hoffman. Nichols' most recent film was 2007's "Charlie Wilson's War," starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Filmmaker Nichols earns AFI lifetime honor Oct 12, 2009
The 77-year-old Nichols joins past AFI award recipients such as "Virginia Woolf" star Elizabeth Taylor, "Silkwood" star Meryl Streep and "Graduate" star Dustin Hoffman. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Shoots from hell Oct 11, 2009
Cleopatra' (Joseph Mankiewicz, 1963) The historical epic starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison and Richard Burton nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox. Shooting dragged on for years, with production being halted several times due to Taylor's illnesses. (CNN -- International)
Heart op went 'perfectly' Oct 10, 2009
Oscar-winning Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor said she underwent a heart operation to repair a valve and that it went "perfectly.". The 77-year-old English-born movie legend announced the success of the procedure in a post Thursday on micro-blogging site Twitter. (iAfrica.com)
Envoys 'interfered' in Zimbabwe deaths probe Oct 10, 2009
A diamond industry official says Australia tried to help miner Rio Tinto, writes Ginny Stein. AUSTRALIA has been accused of using diplomatic pressure to try to prevent action against Zimbabwe over allegations of a massacre at one of its diamond mines. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Infotainment Oct 10, 2009
Liz Taylors heart surgery successful Actress Elizabeth Taylor said that her heart surgery went off perfectly, saying that its like having a brand new ticker. Taylor, 77, made the announcement on her Twitter page. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Iran poll: first death penalty Oct 10, 2009
Actress Elizabeth Taylor says she is feeling fine after having a heart procedure. 00004000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Elizabeth Taylor: Heart procedure "went off perfectly" Oct 9, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor waves as she arrives for A.R. Gurney's play "Love Letters" at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles December 1, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Septuagenarian Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor announced Thursday that the procedure to repair a leaking valve "went off perfectly." ... Singer Michael Jackson (R) poses with his close friend actress Elizabeth Taylor after she presented Jackson with the International Music award backstage during American Music Award ceremonies in... (Xinhuanet, China)
Elizabeth Taylor's Eight Marriages ... Oct 9, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor's Eight Marriages to 7 Husbands. Elizabeth Taylor's Eight Marriages to 7 Husbands ... Elizabeth Taylor's has been married eight times - to Nicky Hilton, Michael Wilding, Mike Todd, Eddie Fisher, Richard Burton, John Warner Jr., and Larry Fortensky. (Suite101.com)
Elizabeth Taylor: Heart procedure went perfectly Oct 9, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor: Heart procedure went perfectly ... LOS ANGELES -- Elizabeth Taylor is feeling fine after a heart procedure. (KHOU.com, TX)
Liz Taylor Tweets about "Brand New Ticker" Oct 9, 2009
Dame Elizabeth Taylor speaks at the Macy's Passport Fashion Show gala on Thursday Sept. 24, 2009, in Santa Monica, Calif ... (AP) Elizabeth Taylor is feeling fine after a heart procedure. (CBS News)
Elizabeth Taylor says she will have heart procedure Oct 8, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor takes to Twitter to announce surgical procedure ... (CNN) -- Elizabeth Taylor is having a "procedure on her heart," she announced on her Twitter page Tuesday ... Elizabeth Taylor has used Twitter to share personal information. (CNN -- Health)
Infotainment Oct 8, 2009
Actress Elizabeth Taylor said she was going into a hospital for heart surgery and asked for prayers. Taylor, 77, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure five years ago and also has endured severe back problems and a benign brain tumor operation. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Gibson's Drunk Driving Conviction Expunged Oct 8, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor says she's headed to the hospital for a heart procedure. A judge has ruled that Mel Gibson's conviction stemming from his notorious 2006 drunken driving arrest is being expunged. (Click2Houston, TX)
Madonna gets damages for stolen pics Oct 8, 2009
LOS ANGELES Elizabeth Taylor says she's headed to the hospital for a heart procedure. The 77-year-old actress told her followers on Twitter yesterday that she is to undergo a "very new" procedure to improve heart function that "involves repairing my leaky valve using a clip device" rather than open-heart surgery. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* World News Quick Take Oct 8, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor said she was headed to the hospital for a heart procedure. The 77-year-old actress told her followers on Twitter that she is to undergo a very new procedure to improve heart function that involves repairing my leaky valve using a clip device rather than open-heart surgery. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Liz Headed to Hospital Oct 7, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor Asks for Prayers Before Heart Procedure ... LOS ANGELES Elizabeth Taylor says she's headed to the hospital for a heart procedure. (Fox News)
Literature prizes Oct 7, 2009
Tweets from Taylor Elizabeth Taylor said she s headed to the hospital for a heart procedure. The actress, 77, wrote on Twitter that she is to undergo a very new procedure to improve heart function. (Boston Globe)
Taylor returns home after illness Oct 7, 2009
Dame Elizabeth Taylor is working on her perfume line, according to People. Dame Elizabeth Taylor has returned home and is recovering after a spell of several weeks in a Los Angeles hospital, her publicist has said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Elizabeth Taylor to repair a heart valve Oct 7, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor to check into hospital to repair a heart valve_English_Xinhua. Elizabeth Taylor to check into hospital to repair a heart valve ... Elizabeth Taylor poses as she arrives for a A.R. Gurney's play "Love Letters" at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles December 1, 2007. (Xinhuanet, China)
Elizabeth Taylor in hospital for heart operation... Oct 7, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor in hospital for heart operation ... Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor is to undergo a heart operation to repair a "leaky valve," the iconic Oscar-winning actress announced Tuesday. (The Drudge Report)
New op for Liz Taylor Oct 7, 2009
Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor is to undergo a heart operation to repair a "leaky valve," the iconic Oscar-winning actress announced on Tuesday. The 77-year-old English-born movie legend said in a post on micro-blogging site Twitter that she was to have a new procedure that would not involve open heart surgery. (iAfrica.com)
Liz Taylor denies ninth marriage Oct 7, 2009
Dame Elizabeth Taylor last acted in 2001. Hollywood actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor has denied reports that she plans to get married for the ninth time. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Taylor's ill health played down Oct 7, 2009
Dame Elizabeth Taylor is 'fine' and is soon expected to return home from a 'precautionary' spell in hospital, her publicist has said. Dick Guttman called reports that the 76-year-old actress is seriously ill as "dramatic, overstated and untrue". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Full Story » Oct 7, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor tweets about heart procedure - Yahoo ... Elizabeth Taylor tweets about heart procedure. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
In defense of Fredi Oct 6, 2009
He had a date with Elizabeth Taylor and dated Janet Leigh (Psycho movie shower scene fame). I would compare his off field celebrety status to that of Derek Jeter today not A Rod for he was famous but not controversial. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fisher spills juicy secrets on Broadway Oct 6, 2009
"Also, I do believe you're only as sick as your secrets. If that's true, I'm just really healthy." Little is off limits every night: She discusses the scandal that engulfed her superstar parents, Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher (he ran off with Elizabeth Taylor); her brief marriage to singer Paul Simon; the time the father of her daughter left her for a man; and the day she woke up next to the dead body of a platonic friend who had overdosed in her bed. The zingers fly: "I'm a product of... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Carrie Fisher Journeys Through Showbiz Celebrity Oct 6, 2009
Prowling the stage, the performer banters effortlessly with theatergoers, drawing them into her memories about what it was like to grow up as the offspring of film star Debbie Reynolds and '50s pop singer Eddie Fisher, who for a time were America's sweethearts -- a title that didn't last long after Eddie Fisher left Reynolds for the newly widowed Elizabeth Taylor. The 52-year-old Carrie Fisher, who looks and sounds a bit like her perennially perky mother, is unsparing in her analysis of those... (KIRO TV, WA)
Q&A with Carrie Fisher Oct 5, 2009
For Fisher, Elizabeth Taylor wasn t just a screen siren, but rather the woman her daddy left the family for ... For Fisher, Elizabeth Taylor wasn t just a screen siren, but rather the woman her daddy left the family for. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Randy Quaid, wife freed after Texas arrest for allegedly skipping out on $10K Calif. hotel tab Sep 26, 2009
More than 50 years ago, filmmaker George Stevens settled on the area for his epic Texas oil tale "Giant," which starred Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean. (Stevens won a best director Oscar for "Giant" in 1957, the only win of that film's 10 nominations). (FOX59, IN)
Top Entertainment Stories W-09/25/2009-78L-JEFFERSON-NA-TRIVIA-trivia.927 Trivia Quiz Sep 25, 2009
5) Elizabeth Taylor, Jodie Foster and James Earl Jones have all voiced the usually silent Maggie -- the latter two in fantasy segments. 6) Meryl Streep. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Jazz's roots dig deep Sep 24, 2009
That's where boldface names such as Leonard Bernstein, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton watched wide-eyed as the Ornette Coleman Quartet made a 90-degree musical turn ... That's where boldface names such as Leonard Bernstein, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton watched wide-eyed as the Ornette Coleman Quartet made a 90-degree musical turn. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Halloween Costume Ideas Sep 23, 2009
Michael Jackson & Elizabeth Taylor couples costume This unlikely pair is sure to turn heads, much like they did in real life. Peter Pan & Tinkerbell couples costume Everyone knows that Tinkerbell always wanted to be at Peter Pan s side. (Suite101.com)
Airport Lounges Sep 23, 2009
In that nearly forgotten era of the jet set, an airport lounge conjured images of the idle rich killing time over champagne and card games think Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in the 1963 movie The V.I.P.s. When American Airlines opened its first lounge 70 years ago, at what is now New York's LaGuardia, there wasn't really much need for one: Few people flew, there was no security to speak of, and travelers could show up mere minutes before their departure without fear of losing their seat.... (Concierge.com)
DeLay isno wild thing on Dancing Sep 22, 2009
Ireland has a Dancing fan in Elizabeth Taylor. Add Dancing with the Stars headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- News)
Ireland has a Dancing fan in Elizabeth Taylor Sep 19, 2009
Ireland has a Dancing fan in Elizabeth Taylor - Dancing With the Stars- msnbc ... Ireland has a Dancing fan in Elizabeth Taylor ... Kathy Ireland will have support from none other than Elizabeth Taylor as she and Tony Dovolani try to win the trophy on "Dancing With the Stars.". (MSNBC -- News)
Kathy Ireland getting 'Dancing' help from Liz Taylor Sep 19, 2009
(AP) Elizabeth Taylor watches " Dancing With the Stars." And if her longtime friend and business partner Kathy Ireland survives long enough into the show's new season, Taylor's presence and presents will be apparent ... "The other day I came home and there was a big package at my door. And I opened it up, and it is this gorgeous Valentino gown from my dear friend, Elizabeth Taylor, who said, 'I know you are so busy trying to learn how to dance and I know how stressful that is for you.' She took... (Multichannel News)
Elizabeth Taylor Raises HIV Funds With Fashion Sep 19, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Elizabeth Taylor is lending her timeless style to a fashion show that raises money and awareness for HIV and AIDS.. The 77-year-old actress says she plans to attend the Macy's Passport fundraiser Thursday in Santa Monica to show support for the event she helped establish 27 years ago. (Newsmax)
Many fall theater productions are tied to films Sep 13, 2009
Even before her daughter s cri de coeur, Bensussen was fully aware she had stiff cinematic competition in the 1967 Franco Zeffirelli version starring two larger-than-life figures who happened to be married to each other at the time: Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. We all have our terrors of these things, admits Bensussen. (Boston Globe)
Report: Brown Won't Perform At Jackson Tribute Sep 9, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor and Macaulay Culkin were among the mourners gathered on a hot night for Michael Jackson's funeral. Michael Jackson's outdoor funeral service began at Forest Lawn Glendale after a more than hour delay. (Click2Houston, TX)
Middle-aged in Middle Kingdom Sep 8, 2009
Her role in The Little Flower (Xiao Hua) in 1979 won her a Best Actress Award at the Full Blossom Awards, the Chinese equivalent of the Oscars, and made Chen the most famous actress in China prompting Time magazine to call her the "Elizabeth Taylor of China". At 20, she moved to the United States and studied filmmaking in California. (Xinhuanet, China)
Burial film irks Jackson brother Sep 6, 2009
Around 200 mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects to Jackson including the star's former wife, Lisa Marie Presley, Dame Elizabeth Taylor, actor Macaulay Culkin. The service took place after dark in the open air outside Forest Lawn's Great Mausoleum. (BBC News -- Americas)
Last Goodbye Sep 5, 2009
Among them were Elizabeth Taylor, Jackson's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley, Barry Bonds and Macaulay Culkin. The Rev. Al Sharpton, who gave a eulogy at the public event and at Thursday's service, also extolled Knight's earlier performance of "His Eye is on the Sparrow.". (Fox News)
It's the final farewell for King of Pop Sep 5, 2009
Fans and reporters were kept away from the 200 guests, including actress Elizabeth Taylor, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, musician Quincy Jones and Jacksons ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley. The Jackson family entourage was the last to arrive. (India Times)
TEARS OF LIZ TAYLOR AS JACKSON FINALLY LAID TO REST... Sep 5, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor joins Michael Jackson's children for final goodbye at funeral service ... Actress Elizabeth Taylor joined Michael Jackson's three children as they said a final goodbye to their father in the early hours of this morning ... Saying goodbye: Elizabeth Taylor arrived in a wheelchair for her friend's service. (The Drudge Report)
* Michael Jackson finally entombed in Glendale cemetery Sep 5, 2009
But scandal was likely far from the minds of the Hollywood celebrities who attended the service, including actress Elizabeth Taylor, former child star Macaulay Culkin and Jacksons ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley. Jacksons final resting place is a crypt in the Grand Mausoleum, a vast, mock-Renaissance building on the stately property. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Michael Jackson reaches 'final resting place' Sep 5, 2009
Guests included Elizabeth Taylor, Lisa Marie Presley and Macaulay Culkin ... Thursday's service began 90 minutes past the announced start time, leaving dozens of celebrities -- including Elizabeth Taylor -- waiting in their seats for the 26 cars carrying the Jackson clan to arrive. (CNN -- US)
Jackson's Burial: Finale for King of PopLiz Taylor, Macauley Culkin and many others say goodbye to Michael Jackson. Sep 4, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds, Chris Tucker, the Reverend Al Sharpton and other mourners are taking their seats outside the mausoleum where has been laid to rest in the famous Forest Lawn cemetery mausoleum in Glendale, Calif. The legendary performer is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. (ABC News)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Sep 4, 2009
A host of celebrities - including Elizabeth Taylor and Gladys Knight - paid their respects to Michael Jackson, who was buried at a star-studded funeral service last night in Los Angeles. Here is a list of celebrity mourners. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Poignant final farewell as Jackson laid to rest Sep 4, 2009
Other guests included Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor, actor Macaulay Culkin and outspoken rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton, who posted on micro-blogging site Twitter during the service. "What MJ went through was so unfair, yet he succeeded," Sharpton said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Final farewell for Michael Jackson at star-studded LA cemetery Sep 4, 2009
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Security tight as Jackson is laid to rest Sep 4, 2009
- Michael Jackson was mourned by his family and celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds, and Macaulay Culkin at a private funeral service last night outside the elaborate mausoleum where the King of Pop will be entombed. The funeral began about an hour and a half late because of the tardy arrival of his parents, Joe and Katherine, and other family members. (Boston Globe)
Michael Jackson mourned Sep 4, 2009
- Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds and Macaulay Culkin and other celebrities were among the mourners gathered on a hot, muggy Thursday night for Michael Jackson's funeral, slowly filling rows of white chairs placed outside the mausoleum where the King of Pop will be entombed. Jackson's family, including parents Joe and Katherine and the singer's three children, had yet to arrive as the planned 7 p.m. start of the service came and went. (Cleveland.com)
Pop legend Michael Jackson buried Sep 4, 2009
Dame Elizabeth Taylor, actor Macaulay Culkin and music producer Quincy Jones were among the 200 invited guests. Gladys Knight sang at the service while civil rights campaigner the Reverend Al Sharpton was one of the speakers. (BBC News -- Americas)
In pictures: Jackson funeral Sep 4, 2009
Dame Elizabeth Taylor, a friend of Jackson's, was photographed as she arrived for the 45-minute service. Former Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin attended the funeral with actress girlfriend Mila Kunis. (BBC News -- Americas)
Brown, Crichton: Big names in big fall Sep 3, 2009
13), William Mann's How to Be a Movie Star: Elizabeth Taylor in Hollywood (Oct. 21), William Shawcross' The Queen Mother (Oct. (USA Today)
