Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77. Smallwood died Tuesday of complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and nursing center in Sandy Spring, Maryland, his representative Bill Carpenter announced. Smallwood had health issues for many years, and music gave him the strength … Read more
Sir Richard Branson is paying tribute to his late wife, Joan Templeman. Weeks after he announced Templeman’s death on Nov. 25, the businessman, 75, penned a heartfelt message about his partner of nearly 50 years. “Thank you to everyone who has shared such kind messages about Joan. Our whole family are so touched by the … Read more
That’s rich. Many movie fans were surprised to learn on Thursday that Richard Gere — nice, likable, “Pretty Woman” Richard Gere — once received a 20-year ban from attending the Oscars. Twenty years? Must have been very serious! What outrageous offense did the 76-year-old star commit to deserve being barred from the Academy Awards for … Read more
Long before Will Smith’s infamous slap incident, Richard Gere landed in Oscars hot water. In a recent interview with Variety published Dec. 3, Gere, 76, spoke out about his feelings about his 20-year ban from the Academy Awards. “I didn’t take it particularly personally,” the “Pretty Woman” actor explained. “I didn’t think there were any bad … Read more
And the Oscar goes to… In an interview with Variety published Dec. 3, Richard Gere spoke out about his feelings about his 20-year ban from the Academy Awards. “I didn’t take it particularly personally,” the “Pretty Woman” actor, 76, said. He added, “I didn’t think there were any bad guys in the situation. I do what … Read more
Sir Richard Branson’s wife, Joan Templeman, has died at age 80. The British businessman, 75, announced his wife’s passing Tuesday on Instagram. “Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away,” Branson began his statement. Sir Richard Branson and Joan Templeman at the 2016 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to … Read more
Richard Dreyfuss’ son Ben is opening up about his family’s “complicated” relationship with the Oscar-winning actor. The former Mother Jones reporter, 39, took to social media last week to claim that he and his siblings, Emily and Harry Dreyfuss, have been “estranged” from the 78-year-old “Jaws” star following an incident that occurred several years ago. … Read more
Richard Gere has the fairy tale. The actor, 76, is living in Spain with his wife Alejandra Silva and their kids after relocating from Connecticut last year. However, Gere does miss New York City’s “energy,” adding to People, “of course, it’s very addictive.” Richard Gere attends the DOC NYC Visionaries Luncheon on November 12, 2025. ZUMAPRESS.com … Read more
Seeing double. Richard Gere’s son and Cindy Crawford’s daughter were recently spotted filming a new show together – 30 years after their famous parents divorced in 1995. Kaia Gerber, 24, and Homer Gere, 25, were pictured on the set of Ryan Murphy’s upcoming series “The Shards” on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Cindy Crawford’s daughter, Kaia Gerber, … Read more
Dan Patrick took some issue with Richard Sherman’s pointed comments about Russell Wilson earlier this week. Sherman, the former Seahawks cornerback, said on Amazon’s pregame show Thursday night that Wilson’s success in Seattle was largely due to the Seahawks’ Legion of Boom defense, noting his struggles since leaving the franchise. That came after Tony Gonzalez … Read more
Richard Gere’s old house has been demolished. The $11 million New Canaan, Connecticut property that Gere, 76, and his wife, Alejandra Silva, previously owned is no longer standing, according to Hudson Valley House Parts founder Reggie Young. “We recently checked in and the house has been taken down,” Young told People on Sunday. The outlet … Read more
He’d return to the city! “Dexter” star James Remar said that if the “Sex and the City” spinoff show “And Just Like That” asked him to reprise his role, he’d do it. “I’m an actor, the phone is open,” Remar, 71, exclusively told the Post, while promoting his show “Dexter: Resurrection.” He quipped: “[But] do … Read more
Richard Jefferson is finalizing an agreement with ESPN/ABC to return to his role as an NBA analyst on the top broadcasting team, according to The Athletic. With Jefferson, 45, set to return to a team that features Mike Breen, the third leg of the booth seems to be in flux. Questions remain about Doris Burke’s … Read more
Richard Dreyfuss is too sick to attend SharkCon this year. The “Jaws” actor, 77, gave a grim update on his health in a clip from SharkCon’s Instagram page shared over the weekend. ‘Hello fellow cons,” Dreyfuss said from a hospital bed with a “Jaws” blanket covering him. “I am very, very sorry to tell you … Read more
Richard Simmons’ longtime housekeeper and companion Teresa Reveles is speaking out about the late fitness guru’s final years. In a candid conversation – her first broadcast interview – Reveles told the “Today” show about the unique nature of their relationship, and claimed that he was incredibly happy in the years before his death on July … Read more
Richard Gere, you’re breaking my heart. Lulu Simon, the daughter of legendary singer Paul Simon, blasted the “Pretty Woman” actor after he sold her childhood Connecticut home to real estate developers who plan to demolish the property to build new houses. “Just in case anyone was wondering if I still hate Richard Gere – I … Read more
That’s life. Former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft took to social media to respond to an Oasis fan who didn’t recognize his hit song “Bitter Sweet Symphony.” The initial incident unfolded Friday, July 4, in Cardiff, Wales, as Ashcroft opened for Oasis before the band’s first show in 16 years. Richard Ashcroft opens for Oasis in … Read more
Monday’s Game 5 recap of the NBA Finals took an interesting pivot on “SportsCenter.” When discussing the Thunder’s 120-109 home win over the Pacers, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins playfully chided fellow analyst Richard Jefferson over an exchange he was having with Perkins’ wife, Vanity. “Were you just waving at my wife?” Perkins asked Jefferson, who was … Read more
Doris Burke is receiving a lot of love this weekend. While at Oklahoma City’s Devon Park on Friday for the Women’s College World Series between Texas Tech and Texas, Richard Jefferson put out an endorsement for his broadcast partner. He joined the SEC Network pregame show dressed in a “My Favorite Broadcaster is Doris Burke” … Read more
Owned by Jagger. In the new documentary “Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror,” creator Richard O’Brien revealed that Mick Jagger and his team tried to buy the film rights to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” after the stage show made its US debut in 1974. But director Jim Sharman advised that they shouldn’t go … Read more