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Sunday, July 8, 2012

SCREEN LEGEND ERNEST BORGNINE DEAD AT 95

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine, who won a Oscar in the best-actor category for playing a lovesick butcher in "Marty" in 1955, died today. He was 95. His spokesperson said he died of Renal Failure.

Most of us from the 60's and 70's, remember Borgnine for his crazy antics of the hit television show McHales Navy. The showed aired from 1962 to 1966, but remained for many years on the syndication circuit. A whole generation grew up with the show.

Borgnine's longest marriage was to Tova Traesnaes. He married Tova in 1973, and this was his last marriage.

Another legend has been lost.

Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

Saturday, July 7, 2012

TV LANDS ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW MARATHON

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TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION

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Andy Griffith mourners place flowers at the base of the

TV Land statue dedicated to "The Andy Griffith Show" in Raleigh, NC.

Tune in to TV Land this weekend as they honor the life and work of celebrated actor Andy Griffith with two days of “The Andy Griffith Show.” From 11am to 8pm ET/PT, today and Sunday. Watch the best episodes from one of the most heartfelt and beloved TV classics in American history.

Photo Courtesy Of: TV Land

Friday, July 6, 2012

MICHAEL DOUGLAS & FRIENDS CELEBRITY GOLF

Michael Douglas With Heather Locklear

Atlantis, Paradise Island, played host to the 11th Michael Douglas & Friends Celebrity Golf Tournament (MD&F), May 25-27, 2012 at the 18-hole, par 72 championship One&Only Ocean Club Golf Course. The event airs Saturday, July 7th (tonight) on the Golf Channel at 1PM PST/4PM EST.

Co-hosting the tournament with Michael Douglas was Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman, on behalf of PLAN!T NOW (P!N), the disaster preparedness non-profit which grants scholarships to students impacted by severe weather events. Proceeds from the televised golf tournament, featuring three teams of celebrity golfers, equally benefit P!N and The Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF), the leading Hollywood charity providing health, financial and social services to the entertainment community.

Kenny Chesney, longtime PLAN!T NOW advocate, contributed to the fundraising efforts with a LIVE Benefit concert on Saturday, May 26 at Atlantis. This special intimate performance was before Chesney kicked off his summer tour last month. Since its inception, MD&F has raised over ten million dollars for MPTF.

Maritn Sheen And Catherine Zeta Jones

“PLAN!T NOW has long used star power to build people power in the service of disaster preparedness. The organization's tuition scholarships and public education campaigns depend on fundraisers such as the Michael Douglas & Friends Celebrity Golf Tournament. I was honored to co-host this year's event and am very grateful to all the contributors, including Kenny Chesney; the Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas; event staff across several organizations; and our friends at the Motion Picture & Television Fund."- Morgan Freeman, on behalf of PLAN!T NOW.

Morgan Freeman With Coach Dean Reinmuth

The MD&F Tournament unfolded on the resort’s Tom Weiskopf designed 18-hole championship course – One&Only Ocean Club Golf Course – a picturesque 72-par layout featuring breathtaking views from signature holes and seaside greens and tees stretched over 7,100 yards of coastline.

“We had a great weekend of golf and a lot of fun for two great causes. I’m grateful to the golfers, coaches, sponsors and everyone who helped make the tournament a success,” said Michael Douglas. “I’m proud that we’ve raised over $10 million dollars since the tournament’s inception.”

Proceeds will go to both P!N and MPTF.

For more information regarding P!N or MPTF, please visit: www.planitnow.org or www.mptvfund.org.

MEGAN HILTY TRAVELS TO LAS VEGAS PALAZZO

Megan Hilty In Las Vegas

Megan Hilty And Boyfriend Brian

Megan Hilty, star of NBC's hit series "Smash," escaped to The Palazzo Las Vegas today for a weekend of relaxation with beau, Brian, by her side. The Broadway sensation checked in on The Palazzo's 23rd floor private Prestige concierge level before heading to her luxurious two-bedroom Lago Suite. The two grabbed lunch at FIRST Food & Bar before heading down to the resort's posh day club, Azure, where they were joined by friends. The two enjoyed poolside cuisine by Wolfgang Puck including fish tacos, tuna tataki and a caprese salad before taking a dip in the Azure waters and lounging in their cabana.

Photos Courtesy Of:Chris Poore, Cashman Productions/Palazzo

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

TV LAND TO HONOR ANDY GRIFFITH ON JULY 4TH

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BELOVED STAR ANDY GRIFFITH

DIES AT 86 YEARS OLD

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Andy Griffith

TV Land will honor the life and work of beloved actor Andy Griffith, who passed away today at the age of 86, with blocks of programming highlighting his most treasured work, “The Andy Griffith Show.” On Wednesday, July 4th from 8am-1pm ET/PT and Saturday and Sunday, July 7th and 8th from 11am to 8pm ET/PT, TV Land will air some of the most memorable episodes in marathons of “The Andy Griffith Show.” The TV Land Facebook page (www.facebook.com/tvland) will also pay tribute to Andy, celebrating some of his best TV moments.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Andy Griffith,” said Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land. “His contributions to the entertainment industry and his role as Sheriff Andy Taylor will live forever in the minds and hearts of generations of television viewers past, present and yet to come. The entire TV Land staff will miss him and our thoughts go out to his family.”

“The Andy Griffith Show” has long been a part of TV Land’s history and has been in the network’s line-up for over a decade. In 2003, the network erected a statue in Raleigh, North Carolina, depicting the famous opening sequence featuring Andy Griffith and a young Ron Howard in their roles of Sheriff Andy and Opie Taylor walking hand-in-hand. Then in 2004, the network unveiled a replica of the bronze statue in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Andy Griffith’s birthplace and the town after which Mayberry was modeled. Also in 2004, the cast was honored with the Legend Award at the 2nd Annual “TV Land Awards.” Additionally, the network has produced two retrospective specials on the series, “TV Land’s Top 10: The Andy Griffith Show” and “Inside TV Land: The Andy Griffith Show.”

Andy Griffith, born in 1926 in North Carolina, has been a part of the American TV landscape for nearly 60 years, first appearing on popular programs such as “The Ed Sullivan Show” and “The Steve Allen Show” in the early 1950s. In 1960, CBS premiered the series that bore his name, “The Andy Griffith Show.” For eight years, he starred as Andy Taylor, the kind-hearted Sheriff of Mayberry, alongside then-child actor Ron Howard (“Happy Days”) as his son Opie and hilarious character actor, Don Knotts (“Three’s Company”), as Deputy Barney Fife. Andy also went on to star in the hit series “Matlock” for nine seasons.

Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

Monday, July 2, 2012

STARS COME OUT FOR THE 2012 BET AWARDS

Spike Lee

John Beasley

Laurieann Gibson

Nadine Ellis

Jessica Reedy

Jessy Wilson

Austin Brown

Swizz Beatz

Melanie Fiona

Rapper A$AP Rocky

Lala Anthony

Jacob Latimore

Pusha T

Boris Kodjoe

Tatyana Ali

Amber Bullock

Yolanda Adams

Porscha Coleman

MC Lyte

Marsha Ambrosius

Tamia

Rapper Astro

Tamar Braxton

Erica Hubbard

Damien Dante Wayans

Michelle Williams And Letoya Luckett

The 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, was a star packed event. Style ruled and fashion was the name of the game. Click read more to see all the stars on the red carpet!