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entertainment1 year ago

Valerie Bertinelli Criticizes Food Network for Departure

Valerie Bertinelli criticizes Food Network for moving away from instructional cooking shows, expressing disappointment after being fired from hosting "Kids Baking Championship" due to budget issues. Fans agree, noting the network's shift towards cooking competitions. Bertinelli's previous show, "Valerie's Home Cooking," ran from 2015 to 2023, and she expressed gratitude for the support during a difficult time in her life.

entertainment1 year ago

"Dr. Phil's Controversial COVID Rant Sparks Outrage"

Dr. Phil McGraw's appearance on The View took an unexpected turn when he launched into a tirade about COVID-19 and its impact on school children, questioning the decision to shut down schools and stating that kids suffered more from the mismanagement of COVID than from the virus itself. The hosts pushed back, citing the need to protect lives during the pandemic. This isn't the first time Dr. Phil has sparked controversy with his views on COVID-19.

entertainment2 years ago

Michael Strahan's Mysterious Absence from 'Good Morning America' Raises Questions

Michael Strahan, co-host of Good Morning America, will be absent from the show this week due to personal family matters. While his well-being is reported to be fine, his absence is felt by the show's team and fans. Strahan has not publicly addressed his absences and has not appeared on Fox's NFL Sunday either. Fellow ABC hosts Juju Chang and Linsey Davis have filled in during his absence.

obituary2 years ago

Remembering Gail O'Neill: Model, TV Personality, and Fashion Icon

Gail O'Neill, a renowned fashion model and TV personality, passed away at the age of 61. Known for her appearances on magazine covers, including Vogue and Essence, O'Neill also modeled for top designers and refused to endorse products related to cigarettes or companies with South African investments during apartheid. She later transitioned into television, working as a correspondent on CBS' The Early Show and hosting shows for CNN and HGTV.

health2 years ago

Jack Hanna's Alzheimer's Takes a Devastating Toll on Family and Friends.

Jack Hanna, the beloved zookeeper and TV personality, is struggling with Alzheimer's, according to his family. Hanna, who hosted several animal-focused TV shows and served as director of the Columbus Zoo for over 40 years, was diagnosed with the disease in 2019. While still mobile, his family says his mind fails him and they miss who he was each and every moment of the day.

entertainment2 years ago

Remembering Jerry Springer: The Iconic TV Host and Politician Passes Away at 79.

Jerry Springer, the longtime talk show host, has died at the age of 79. Springer, whose controversial talk show ran from 1991 to 2018, was known for his ability to connect with people. He also had a career in politics, serving as the mayor of Cincinnati for one year. Springer most recently hosted his own syndicated courtroom show "Judge Jerry," which was canceled in early 2022 after three seasons. He is survived by his daughter Katie.

entertainment2 years ago

Beloved TV personality Jerry Springer dies at 79.

Jerry Springer, the former Cincinnati mayor and host of the controversial talk show "The Jerry Springer Show," has died at the age of 79. Springer, who had a varied career as a broadcaster, author, politician, journalist, actor, and lawyer, was best known for his outrageous guests and subjects on his talk show, which lasted for 27 years. Despite criticism, Springer defended his show as a way to spark dialogue. His family has asked fans to make a donation or commit an act of kindness in his memory.

entertainment2 years ago

TV Host Jerry Springer Passes Away at 79.

Jerry Springer, the former mayor of Cincinnati and longtime TV personality known for pioneering confrontational daytime television, has died at the age of 79. His show, "The Jerry Springer Show," ran from 1991 to 2018 and was known for its profanity-prone guests and on-set security guards restraining audience members as they cheered. Springer had no regrets for the high-energy, low-brow material he aired on afternoon TV, and his name became synonymous with anything outrageous or ridiculous on TV. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.

entertainment2 years ago

TV Presenter and Comedian Paul O'Grady Passes Away at 67

TV presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady, known for his iconic drag queen persona Lily Savage, has died at the age of 67. His partner Andre Portasio confirmed the news, saying he passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully". O'Grady rose to fame in the 1990s and went on to host a number of chat shows, as well as being an ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. He won a TV Bafta, British Comedy Award and a National Television Award for The Paul O'Grady Show, and was made an MBE in 2008 for services to entertainment.

entertainment2 years ago

Ryan Seacrest's Instagram News Leaves 'American Idol' Fans Emotional.

Ryan Seacrest celebrated the 19th anniversary of his radio show, On Air With Ryan Seacrest, with a video montage on Instagram featuring celebrity interviews and behind-the-scenes moments. Fans congratulated the TV personality on the milestone and expressed nostalgia for the show's premiere in 2004. Ryan is currently hosting American Idol and preparing to exit Live With Kelly and Ryan in April.