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Damon Dash is duping the general public about an upcoming movie he claims to have ties to when he really had nothing to do with it at all … according to a new lawsuit.
The legendary hip-hop mogul is being sued by director Josh Webber and Muddy Water Pictures for allegedly trying...
Damon Dash Sued Dear Damon ... You"re Not Part of "Dear Frank"!!!
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Damon Dash Sued Dear Damon ... You"re Not Part of "Dear Frank"!!!
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Sheryl Underwood to Kevin Spacey Let Me Be Frank ... Stop Ruining Our Good Name!!!
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Sheryl Underwood to Kevin Spacey Let Me Be Frank ... Stop Ruining Our Good Name!!!
Friday, September 14, 2018
Frank Ocean and Travis Scott Beefing Over "Astroworld" Collaboration
Sad about Drake and Meek Mill squashing their beef? Don’t worry … Frank Ocean and Travis Scott have you covered, ‘cause they’re at each other’s throats over a track on “Astroworld.” Sources close to the singer and…
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Frank Gore"s Son Gets Major College Offer, I"m Better Than My Dad!
The football genes run in the Gore family … because Frank Gore’s son just got his first major NCAA scholarship offer to Kentucky — and the high school star tells us he’s on track to be better than his dad! Okay, he’s joking around … but…
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Lil Wayne"s Agency Sues NBA"s Frank Mason, Gimme Back My Diamond Chain!
Lil Wayne wants his bling, bling back — claiming NBA player Frank Mason ditched his Young Money sports agency … and refuses to give back his YM chain. Backstory … Mason signed to Weezy’s Young Money APAA Sports Group back in April 2017…
Monday, June 4, 2018
Survivor Band Founder Frank Sullivan Sues Ex-Bandmate
Survivor founder Frank Sullivan is pissed one of his ex-bandmates is using the band’s name and logo to promote his solo career … even though he left the group THIRTY. FOUR. YEARS. AGO. Sullivan — who started the band in ’77 and exploded to…
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Bozo the Clown, Frank Avruch, Dead at 89
Send in THE clown … to God. Frank Avruch, TV’s original Bozo the Clown, died Tuesday in Boston after a long battle with heart disease … according to his family. He was 89. The Boston legend created Bozo back in 1959, and played the lovable clown…
Frank Avruch, TV"s Bozo the Clown, Dies at 89
The world of television has lost a legend.
Don’t laugh.
We’re being serious.
Frank Avruch, a veteran television personality and entertainer who was the star of the popular children’s TV program Bozo the Clown, died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with heart disease.
He was 89 years old.
“He had a heart of gold,” Stuart Hersh, Avruch’s manager, said in a statement to The Associated Press, adding:
“He brought the Bozo the Clown character to life better than anyone else’s portrayal of Bozo the Clown.”
Avruch played the legendary clown from 1959 through 1970.
He was the first to be nationally syndicated by way of the Boston-based program Bozo’s Big Top, which aired in New York, Los Angeles and Washington D.C., among other select markets across the nation.
The long-time actor was also a UNICEF ambassador, performing as this beloved character at events across the globe.
Avruch also served as a contributor to WCVB-TV for more than 40 years as a host of Man About Town and The Great Entertainment.
Hence the outpouring of sympathy and sadness from those in and around the Boston market in response to this unfortunate piece of news.
“LOVED Frank. Channel 5’s Man about Town, Great entertainment. Best known as Bozo the Clown,” Tweeted anchor Maria Stephano this morning.
“By all accounts here @wcvb he was a kind wonderful man. RIP Frank and thanks.”
Avruch was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2007.
“He touched so many people with his portrayal,” Hersh added when talking to The Associated Press about his friend and client.
Avruch is survived by his wife Betty, two sons Matthew and Steven and several grandchildren.
The family said the following in a statement of its own today:
“While it’s hard to say goodbye, we celebrate the legacy of joy and laughter he brought to millions of children around the world as Bozo the Clown on TV and as a UNICEF Ambassador and later as host of Channel 5′s Great Entertainment and Boston’s Man About Town.
“Our dad loved the children of all ages who remembered being on his show and was always grateful for their kind words.
“We will miss him greatly.”
We send our thoughts to Avruch’s loved ones.
May he rest in peace.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Frank Ocean Sues Producer Over "Blonde" Tracks
Frank Ocean’s in a legal war with a guy he used to work with, but who’s now trying to take credit for Frank’s music … according to Frank. Frank’s suing Om’Mas Keith, whom Frank says he hired in 2014 to produce master recordings for his “Blonde”…
Monday, January 29, 2018
MLB Legend Frank Thomas has Famous "Big Hurt" Nickname on Lockdown
MLB legend Frank Thomas – also known by his intimidating nickname from his playing days — is making damn sure nobody else tries to take it from him … at least for merchandise. The Hall of Fame first baseman — known as “The Big Hurt” for…
Friday, October 27, 2017
Hornets" Frank Kaminsky Nails "Dark Knight" on Children"s Hospital Visit
Hornets baller Frank Kaminsky got waaay into the Halloween spirit on Thursday — owning his ‘Dark Knight’ character for the kids at Hemby Children’s Hospital in Charlotte. The young patients kicked it with other members of the NBA Justice…
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Frank Ocean Beats Father in Defamation Lawsuit
Frank Ocean’s father got his day in court and lost the defamation suit he filed against his son for calling him a bigot. The singer’s dad, Calvin Cooksey, had sued him … claiming Frank defamed him with a social media post recalling a story from…
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Anne Frank Halloween Costume Elicits Internet Outrage
Anne Frank is probably the most famous Holocaust survivor of all-time.
The young girl gained notoriety after her diary was published in the wake of her death, as millions of people learned how she hid from the Nazis between 1942 and 1944 when Germany occupied the Netherlands as part of World War II.
She was eventually discovered and died in a concentration camp.
In other words: Anne Frank is a hero.
But one way NOT to honor her struggle would be to sell an ensemble on HalloweenCostumes.com labeled as "World War II Evacuee Girl Costume."
In general, the Holocaust really isn"t something that ought to be reduced to such a cheap stunt.
Yet that"s exactly what this online retailer went ahead and did, much to the shock and anger of the Internet…
1. Here’s the Costume
On HalloweenCostumes.com, you can pretend as if YOU were killed in the mass murder of Jewish people simply by wearing a blue dress, green beret and a messenger bag for $ 24.99.
2. This is the Actual Product Description
“We can always learn from the struggles of history! Unfortunately, World War II shook the world in a way that no one could have foreseen. It showed us what true and mettle were. It also created some unexpected heroes, where even a young girl like Anne Frank with nothing but a diary and hope could become an inspiration to us all. We can learn from someone like that!”
3. Ready, Internet?
REACT!
4. Super Uncool
That is a super understatement.
5. What. The. Actual. Eff.
We really can’t say it much better ourselves.
6. This is from the Anti-Defamation League’s St. Louis Branch:
Exactly.
Anne Frank Center Disgusted by Anne Frank Halloween Costume, Glad It"s Pulled
Some genius thought Holocaust victim Anne Frank would make one helluva Halloween costume for kids — but the institution named for Anne is just glad the company behind it got a clue. Eventually. Online retailer HalloweenCostumes.com rightfully…
Monday, September 18, 2017
Emmys Forgets to Honor Dick Gregory, Charlie Murphy, Frank Vincent, Harry Dean Stanton During In Memoriam
The showrunners for the 2017 Emmys forgot to honor some noteworthy performers during their in memoriam segment … including Dick Gregory, Charlie Murphy, Harry Dean Stanton and Frank Vincent who all died this year. During the…
Friday, September 15, 2017
Frank Vincent"s Body Cremated for Presentation at Memorial Service
Frank Vincent has been cremated and will be displayed at his memorial service … TMZ has learned. The body of “Sopranos” and “Goodfellas” star was taken to a Montclair, New Jersey funeral home. After cremation, his ashes were placed in an…
Frank Vincent"s Body Cremated for Presentation at Memorial Service
Frank Vincent has been cremated and will be displayed at his memorial service … TMZ has learned. The body of “Sopranos” and “Goodfellas” star was taken to a Montclair, New Jersey funeral home. After cremation, his ashes were placed in an…
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Frank Vincent"s Final Movie Renaming Characters to Honor Him
Frank Vincent won’t get to play his final movie role, but he’ll still be all over the project … through the names of the film’s 2 lead characters. Frank was one of those leads in a movie called “Asbury Park.” Krannel Pictures CEO, Dawn…
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Frank Vincent: Dead at 78
Even if you don’t know Frank Vincent by name, you certainly recognize the face of the acclaimed character actor.
He played a brutal mobster on the critically acclaimed series, The Sopranos. He’s also acted in multiple Scorsese films, including Goodfellas.
Sadly, though he will live forever on film, Frank Vincent has passed away today.
TMZ reports that Frank Vincent has died, passing away in a New Jersey hospital.
The actor was 78 years old.
Following a heart attack last week, Frank Vincent underwent open heart surgery today.
Every surgery has its risks, and unfortunately, Frank passed away during the surgery itself.
His acting career spanned 41 years, and you don’t need to be an A-list movie star to accumulate fans.
He will be sorely missed.
Even if you’re not a movie buff, you likely recognize Frank Vincent from his role on The Sopranos.
Vincent portrayed a brutal mob boss by the name of Phil Leotardo.
Leotardo was a vicious character — not something that every actor can pull off — and was the archenemy of the protagonist of the series, Tony Soprano.
It takes more than a look and an accent to play that kind of role, and it takes a lot of acting talent to play opposite of James Gandolfini.
Their characters went head-to-head as they struggled to accumulate power in the days before Game of Thrones dominated the minds of HBO’s viewers.
For that matter, even if you aren’t a film buff, you’ve at least heard of Goodfellas.
Scorsese films tend to speak for themselves.
In Goodfellas, Frank Vincent portrayed Billy Batts.
Admittedly, Frank’s role wasn’t that extensive — Billy Batts, a made man for the Gambino crime family, is murdered by the film’s protagonists, so his screen time was limited.
He also appeared in Scorsese films like Raging Bull (where his character was also murdered) and Casino.
After years and years of playing mobsters, Frank Vincent even had a cameo in one of the final episodes of Stargate Atlantis, in an episode where gambling and crime were in play.
Some character actors gripe about being typecast, but the ones who embrace it as Frank Vincent did can enjoy a career that spans a lifetime.
The Massachusetts native, raised in New Jersey, was also a drummer and worked as an acting coach.
In 2006, Frank Vincent was a co-author of a book: A Guy’s Guide to Being a Man’s Man.
We have to appreciate that tongue-in-cheek title.
Great talent like his will be missed.
Frank Vincent Dead at 78 From Heart Surgery Complications
Frank Vincent — veteran actor known for his roles on “The Sopranos” and several Martin Scorsese films — died in a New Jersey hospital Wednesday … TMZ has learned. We’re told Vincent suffered a heart attack last week, and underwent open heart…
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