John Travolta is a tough act to follow. So when the actor shared his famous dance with the late Princess Diana at the White House state dinner in 1985, rumors about the duo were guaranteed to swirl. Fortunately for Travolta, Tom Selleck was among the star-studded guests who quickly rescued the Princess from future gossip. … Read more
It’s that time of the year when red carpets unfurl, cleavage heaves and the academy recognizes and gilds the cinematic achievements of the year past. The list of nominees in the Best Picture category is ten deep in 2024, including such sunny subject matter as the holocaust, the atomic bomb, domestic violence, patriarchal oppression, systematic … Read more
She won’t let it go. Idina Menzel jokingly took to TikTok to wish her alter ego — Adele Dazeem — a happy birthday nearly a decade after John Travolta’s flub during the 2014 Oscars. “Hey, Adele Dazeem, it’s Idina Menzel. I just want to say happy birthday,” Menzel, 52, said in the Saturday video. “I’m sending … Read more
Prince Harry paid touching tribute to his late mother Princess Diana as he was inducted into an aviation Hall of Fame on Friday. The Duke of Sussex was named a “living legend” before being honored for his time as a helicopter co-pilot in the British Army. Harry attended the star-studded ceremony in Beverly Hills sans … Read more
“Grease” was the word — and the movie — that inspired the iconic video for Britney Spears’ debut single, “…Baby One More Time.” Indeed, the very same California high school where Johnny Travolta’s Danny and Olivia Newton-John’s Sandy were “Born to Hand Jive” in the 1978 movie classic set the scene for Spears’ graduation to … Read more
John Travolta’s latest work in “The Shepherd” brought him back to a near-fatal experience he had while piloting a plane with his entire family on board. The “Grease” actor, 69, recalled the moment while promoting his latest short at a London screening. The project, based on the 1975 novella by Frederick Forsyth, tells the story … Read more
“That’s Amore!” indeed. John Travolta, 69, and Katherine Heigl, 44, apparently have enough chemistry to fog up the big screen. Nick Vallelonga, the director of the duo’s upcoming musical romantic comedy “That’s Amore!” boasted about the actors’ rapport Wednesday in an interview with Variety. “John and Katherine are fantastic together, and during rehearsals, they had … Read more
It was an unforced error for John McEnroe. During an ESPN broadcast of Wimbledon on Monday, cameras panned to actress-singer Idina Menzel in the stands at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, where she caught the first-round matchup between reigning champion Novak Djokovic and Pedro Cachin of Argentina. As ESPN commentator Chris Fowler … Read more
¡Ay Caramba! Simpsons star Nancy Cartwright — the longtime voice of Bart Simpson — has been honored for donating at least $21 million to the Church of Scientology, according to a new report. Cartwright, who has voiced the young rascal in the Fox hit for more than 30 years, has long been a fervent follower of … Read more
John Travolta’s iconic white suit from “Saturday Night Fever” will take center stage Saturday when it hits the block at Julien’s Auctions with a high sale estimate of $200,000. But, despite the hefty price tag, this garment’s origins are as humble as that of Tony Manero, the blue-collar disco king played by Travolta. Fever” costume … Read more
“There Are Worse Things I Could Do” than cast older actors to play teens, argues the casting director behind “Grease.” “Grease” hit movie theaters in 1978 and became an instant cult classic. However, despite the eye-catching 1950s costumes and infectious music numbers, one thing always stood out to audiences: the actors’ ages. Casting director Joel … Read more
He’s hopelessly devoted to her. John Travolta, 68, honored his late “Grease” co-star Olivia Newton-John by teaming up with “Scrubs” actor Zach Braff, 47, and Donald Faison, 48, to sing the show’s iconic song “Summer Nights” for a T-Mobile Super Bowl ad. In the commercial, Travolta can be seen wearing a Danny Zuko-esque outfit including … Read more
Nearly two years trying, John Travolta is having a tough time selling his 20-bedroom, eight-bathroom mansion in Maine. The star first listed the home in February 2021 — seven months following the death of his wife Kelly Preston. Located in Isleboro, Travolta has kept the initial $5 million price tag, despite a brief moment off … Read more
CNN — Kirstie Alley and John Travolta were never romantically involved, but that wasn’t how she initially wanted it. Alley, who died Monday at the age of 71 after a brief illness, often talked of her feelings for Travolta, whom she called the “greatest love” of her life. The pair starred together “Look Who’s Talking” … Read more
Oh, oh, oh honey. A producer for the iconic movie musical “Grease” revealed Tuesday that they almost cast a very different Coach Calhoun. Randal Kleiser — who directed the film at the urging of John Travolta — said that the production team almost hired “Deep Throat” actor Harry Reems as Rydell High’s athletics teacher, according … Read more