How ‘big sister’ Rosie O’Donnell defended the Menendez brothers despite Barbara Walters’ warning

How ‘big sister’ Rosie O’Donnell defended the Menendez brothers despite Barbara Walters’ warning

Rosie O’Donnell has been supporting Erik and Lyle Menendez even before Ryan Murphy’s “Monsters” came out. The comedian, 62, went on “Larry King Live!” 30 years ago and said she believed the Menendez brothers’ claims that they were molested by their father, Jose Menendez. The siblings murdered Jose and their mom, Kitty Menendez, in 1989 … Read more

Barbara O. Jones, Actress Who Brought Black Cinema to Life, Dies at 82

Barbara O. Jones, Actress Who Brought Black Cinema to Life, Dies at 82

Barbara O. Jones, an actress whose captivating work in films like “Bush Mama” and “Daughters of the Dust” helped define the cerebral, experimental and highly influential Black cinema movement that emerged in Los Angeles in the 1970s, died on April 8 at her home in Dayton, Ohio. She was 82. Her brother Marlon Minor confirmed … Read more

Barbara Rush, Award-Winning TV and Film Actress, Dies at 97

Barbara Rush, Award-Winning TV and Film Actress, Dies at 97

Barbara Rush, the supremely poised actress who rose to fame with supporting roles in 1950s films like “Magnificent Obsession” and “The Young Lions,” died on Sunday at her home in Westlake Village, Calif., in Los Angeles County. She was 97. The death, in a senior care facility, was confirmed by her daughter, Claudia Cowan. If … Read more

Sage Steele: ‘140-year-old’ Barbara Walters once ‘tried to beat me up!’

Sage Steele: ‘140-year-old’ Barbara Walters once ‘tried to beat me up!’

Barbara Walters was the queen of provocative questions — and apparently an even harder-hitting elbow. Sage Steele, the former ESPN anchor who recently left the sports network after settling a lawsuit, claimed that she had a run-in with the late Barbara Walters backstage at “The View” in 2014. “It was Barbara, Whoopi [Goldberg], and myself … Read more

Ritzy Santa Barbara suburb panicked over Harry and Meghan rumors

Ritzy Santa Barbara suburb panicked over Harry and Meghan rumors

When locals in the secluded Santa Barbara, California, enclave of Hope Ranch heard that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might be keen on leaving nearby Montecito to buy a home in the exclusive suburb, they didn’t roll out the welcome mat.  A Hope Ranch realtor told The Post that, nine months after the rumors were … Read more

‘The View’ co-creator Bill Geddie dead: Barbara Walters ally was 68

‘The View’ co-creator Bill Geddie dead: Barbara Walters ally was 68

Veteran TV producer Bill Geddie, who launched “The View” with Barbara Walters and served as her longtime collaborator, has died. He was 68.  Geddie’s family attributed his death Thursday to “coronary related factors.” “He was a big deal in TV, but at home he was an even ‘bigger than life’ husband and dad,” his family … Read more

‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran shows off $1M mobile home: ‘It’s my Taj Mahal’

‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran shows off M mobile home: ‘It’s my Taj Mahal’

“Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran — long known as a successful business executive — shocked fans when she took viewers inside her mobile home. Yes, her mobile home. In a TikTok video posted by Caleb Simpson, the creator known to document a host of celebrity houses, Corcoran is seen giving a tour of her humble … Read more

Barbara Eden, 91, strikes ageless ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ pose in rare sighting

Barbara Eden, 91, strikes ageless ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ pose in rare sighting

She’s mastered aging. “I Dream of Jeannie” star Barbara Eden, 91, stepped out Wednesday in a rare public sighting for an event from Marcel Remus Real Estate held at the Beverly Hills Hotel.  Eden showed off her enviable figure in a silk navy blouse, black slacks, black heels and dazzling dark gem jewelry. Her lip … Read more

‘Hill Street Blues’ star Barbara Bosson dead at 83

‘Hill Street Blues’ star Barbara Bosson dead at 83

Barbara Bosson, best known for starring in “Hill Street Blues,” died at age 83 on Saturday. The 5-time Emmy-nominated actress played divorcee Fay Furillo on the hit NBC police drama from 1981 until 1987. Bosson’s death was announced by her son, director Jesse Bocho, on Instagram Monday. “More spirit and zest than you could shake … Read more

Jenna Bush Hager reveals grandma Barbara Bush body-shamed her in bikini

Jenna Bush Hager reveals grandma Barbara Bush body-shamed her in bikini

Jenna Bush Hager won’t ever forget a comment her late grandma Barbara Bush said to her during her teen years. The journalist, 41, recalled during an episode of “Today with Hoda and Jenna” how Barbara, who passed away in 2018, once called her “chubby” when she wore a bikini. Hager recollected her experience when she … Read more

Meredith Vieira on ‘naughty’ Barbara Walters: ‘Her intensity could be intimidating’

Meredith Vieira on ‘naughty’ Barbara Walters: ‘Her intensity could be intimidating’

Meredith Vieira is saying good-bye to an old friend. The veteran broadcast journalist, 69, paid tribute to her late colleague Barbara Walters In a new essay she penned for People. “The View” creator died on Dec. 30 at the age of 93. Vieira revealed how Walters could at times be “intimidating,” but the TV trailblazer also … Read more

Paul McCartney mourns ‘amazing’ Barbara Walters — they shared surprising connection

Paul McCartney mourns ‘amazing’ Barbara Walters — they shared surprising connection

Paul McCartney is mourning Barbara Walters, who died Friday at the age of 93. McCartney’s wife, Nancy, is Walters’ second cousin. “Nancy and I are so saddened by the news of her dear cousin Barbara Walters’ passing. The two of them enjoyed a deep loving relationship over many years, and I was proud to share … Read more

The late Barbara Walters was first class all the way

The late Barbara Walters was first class all the way

The news of Barbara Walters’ death Friday, at the age of 93, resonates for me for several different reasons. Obviously, her passing marks the final chapter of one of the most distinguished — and, at times, controversial — careers in television journalism. While my connection to her was professional, and not personal, like it was … Read more

‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ star dead at 76: Barbara Thore was Whitney’s mom

‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ star dead at 76: Barbara Thore was Whitney’s mom

Barbara “Babs” Thore — the supportive matriarch on TLC’s “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” — died Wednesday, daughter Whitney announced. She was 76. In an emotional Instagram post, Whitney revealed her mother suffered a series of strokes, the most recent being on Nov. 13. Babs had reportedly been diagnosed with cerebral amyloid angiopathy — a disorder … Read more