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entertainment1 year ago

Kevin Bacon to Attend 'Footloose' High School Prom

Actor Kevin Bacon has agreed to visit Payson High School in Utah, where "Footloose" was filmed, after students launched a successful social media campaign to convince him to attend their prom. Bacon praised the students' efforts and announced his plans to revisit the school 41 years after filming the iconic dance movie. His upcoming visit is particularly significant as it coincides with the 40th anniversary of the film's release and comes as the high school prepares to move to a new location.

via The Daily Wire|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Kevin Bacon to Attend 'Footloose' High School's Final Prom at Students' Request"

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the movie "Footloose," actor Kevin Bacon has agreed to visit Utah's Payson High School, where the film was shot, on prom day. The school, set to be demolished later this year, invited Bacon to bid farewell, and after a social media campaign with the hashtag #BaconToPayson, Bacon confirmed his attendance via livestream, expressing admiration for the students' efforts. While he won't be at the prom itself, Bacon will attend an event benefiting his charity, SixDegrees.org, and the school's student council adviser expressed pride in the students' successful initiative.

via Newser|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Kevin Bacon Revisits 'Footloose' High School for 40th Anniversary Prom"

Kevin Bacon, star of "Footloose," will return to the high school where the iconic movie was filmed, following a student-led viral campaign. The school is set to be demolished, and students have worked to bring attention to their online campaign for Bacon's return. Bacon plans to visit the school on prom day to benefit his charity, SixDegrees.org, but will not attend the actual prom event.

via The Hill|
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entertainment1 year ago

Kevin Bacon Returns to 'Footloose' High School for 40th Anniversary Prom

Actor Kevin Bacon has announced that he will be returning to Payson High School in Utah for one last prom, fulfilling a long-standing wish of the students. The school, where part of the movie "Footloose" was filmed, is being demolished, and Bacon's visit is a special tribute to the iconic film. The students, who initiated the #BacontoPayson social media campaign, will finally get to dance with the star of the 1984 hit movie.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Kevin Bacon to Attend Final Prom at 'Footloose' High School"

Actor Kevin Bacon has announced that he will attend the final prom at Utah's Payson High School, where his iconic movie "Footloose" was filmed, after students launched a #BacontoPayson social media campaign to get his attention. Bacon thanked the students for their invitation and expressed his gratitude, calling the film and high school "a big part of my life." The announcement was made to a gym full of students, who cheered at the news.

via CNN|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Kevin Bacon to Attend 'Footloose' High School Prom for 40th Anniversary"

Kevin Bacon has agreed to visit Utah's Payson High School on prom day as the school celebrates the 40th anniversary of "Footloose." Students had campaigned for his attendance using the #BaconToPayson social media campaign and organizing events to support his SixDegrees.org foundation. Bacon praised the students' efforts and announced his decision to attend, expressing admiration for their inspirational actions. The school maintains its "Footloose" connections, and Bacon's organization aims to create 40,000 humanitarian kits for the film's anniversary, with Utah students set to contribute thousands of kits toward that goal.

via HuffPost|
#entertainment#footloose#kevin-bacon
entertainment1 year ago

"Kevin Bacon to Attend 'Footloose' High School Prom for 40th Anniversary"

Actor Kevin Bacon surprised students at Payson High School, where "Footloose" was filmed, by announcing that he will be attending their prom. The students had been campaigning for months to get Bacon to attend, and their efforts, including using the hashtag #bacontopayson, re-creating scenes from the movie, and supporting his SixDegrees.org charity, finally paid off. Bacon expressed his appreciation for their dedication and confirmed his attendance, prompting an eruption of cheers from the students.

via TODAY|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Footloose at 40: Celebrating the Iconic Movie and Its Timeless Music"

As "Footloose" celebrates its 40th anniversary, the iconic movie's soundtrack is ranked, featuring hits like Kenny Loggins' "Footloose" and "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)," Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out for a Hero," and Deniece Williams' "Let’s Hear It for the Boy." The soundtrack, which has made a considerable imprint on pop culture, also includes songs by Sammy Hagar, Shalamar, and Moving Pictures, capturing the essence of youthful enthusiasm and rebellion against repressive morality.

via USA TODAY|
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obituary2 years ago

"Footloose Star Lynne Marta Dies at 78 After Cancer Battle"

Actress Lynne Marta, known for her roles in Footloose and Starsky & Hutch, has passed away at the age of 78 after battling cancer. Her death comes just weeks after the passing of her longtime lover, Starsky & Hutch actor David Soul. Marta had a four-decade career in show business, appearing in various movies and TV shows. She was also a neighbor of actress Rebecca Schaeffer and testified in the trial of her murderer. Marta is survived by her sister and her cat.

via Daily Mail|
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obituary2 years ago

"Actress Lynne Marta, Known for 'Joe Kidd' and 'Footloose,' Dies at 78"

Actress Lynne Marta, known for her roles in "Joe Kidd" and "Footloose," as well as her appearances on "Love, American Style," has passed away at the age of 78 after battling cancer. Marta had a prolific career in film and television, appearing in numerous shows and movies, and was also known for her personal life, including a relationship with "Starsky & Hutch" star David Soul. She is survived by her sister and her cat, Mr. Peaches.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Rob Lowe Reflects on Hosting 'The Floor' and the Challenges of New Game Show Roles"

Rob Lowe, known for his roles in "9-1-1: Lone Star" and "Unstable," is set to host Fox's new trivia game show "The Floor," where he encourages lively competition and trash-talking among contestants. He reflects on the expensive malfunction of his previous game show "Mental Samurai," his preference for the "Match Game" from the '70s, and the painful memory of losing the "Footloose" role to Kevin Bacon due to a knee injury. As he prepares for the next seasons of his current shows, he also discusses the authenticity of the bizarre fire calls in "9-1-1: Lone Star" and how he supports his son John Owen Lowe against critics in their Netflix series "Unstable."

via USA TODAY|
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entertainment2 years ago

Kevin Bacon's Epic 'Footloose' Dance Celebrates End of Strike

Kevin Bacon celebrates the end of the historic actors' strike by posting a video of himself recreating his iconic dance from "Footloose" in a barn. The 65-year-old actor shows off his dance chops and tags the official account for SAG-AFTRA. Bacon previously admitted to bribing DJs not to play the song at weddings because it attracts attention. The strike, which lasted 118 days, resulted in actors fighting for better pay, health benefits, and protections against the unauthorized use of their likeness by AI technology. Despite the strike ending, delayed TV shows and movies may not immediately resume production.

via New York Post |
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entertainment2 years ago

Kevin Bacon's 'Footloose' Dance Marks the End of the SAG-AFTRA Strike

Kevin Bacon celebrated the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike by recreating his iconic dance from the movie Footloose in an Instagram video. The 65-year-old actor danced to Kenny Loggins' title song in a barn while wearing cowboy boots. The post received over 292K likes and garnered positive comments from celebrities such as Ethan Hawke and Julianne Hough. Bacon also revealed in an interview that he no longer eats bacon or goat meat because he owns goats and pigs. He emphasized his love for animals and growing fresh produce on his farm as a way to protect the environment and have control over what he consumes.

via Daily Mail|
#dancing#entertainment#footloose