September 26th, 2012
01:13 PM ET
How much did Joan Crawford's 'Mildred Pierce' Oscar sell for?If history repeats itself, we might see Kate Winslet's Golden Globe and Emmy awards up for grabs at an auction one day. The actress won plenty of accolades for her portrayal of Mildred Pierce in the HBO miniseries that aired in 2011, but she was following in the footsteps of Oscar winner Joan Crawford, who also stunned as Mildred Pierce in the 1945 adaptation. Crawford's performance earned her the best actress Oscar in the spring of '46, beating out Ingrid Bergman in "The Bells of St. Mary's" (as well as Greer Garson in "The Valley of Decision"; Jennifer Jones in "Love Letters"; and Gene Tierney in "Leave Her to Heaven"). Crawford's award has since been auctioned off, selling for $426,732 on Tuesday.  Bobbi Kristina Brown and Nick Gordon at the premiere of the movie "Sparkle" in August.
September 26th, 2012
12:13 PM ET
Police investigate car accident reportedly involving Bobbi KristinaPolice in Alpharetta, Georgia, are trying to get to the bottom of a car accident that reports have suggested involved Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of Whitney Houston, and Bobbi Kristina's reported boyfriend Nick Gordon. According to the Alpharetta Police Department, officers were responding to a noise complaint call that was placed around 4:14 a.m. on Monday when they spotted a "wrecked Camaro sitting in the parking lot with its airbags deployed," a spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety told CNN.
September 26th, 2012
10:39 AM ET
The first eliminated 'DWTS: All-Star' celebrity is...If there's one thing we learned from Tuesday's "Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars" results show, it's that these episodes could be reduced to five minutes and viewers wouldn't miss a thing. Nevertheless, the show had to say farewell to one of its "All-Stars," and that star was Pamela Anderson, who had Monday's lowest performance score. Watch the video above to hear from Pamela's pro partner, Tristan MacManus, and others about the elimination. Also find out which celebrity was a bit embarrassed by what she did on stage, and who may be wearing a "Onesie with a helmet" next Monday.
September 26th, 2012
10:08 AM ET
Madonna on Obama endorsement: I was being ironicMadonna's made her allegiance to President Obama's re-election campaign well-known - recall the tattoo she showed off not long ago - so it's not surprising that she rallied attendees at her MDNA concert stop in Washington, D.C., on Monday to vote for him. The surprising part is the way she did it. In a video clip - which uses strong language, so be forewarned - Madonna touched on history and civil rights before telling her fans that they "better vote for f*****g Obama, OK? For better or for worse, alright, we have a black Muslim in the White House."  Andy Williams and wife Debbie arrive at the 40th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony on June 18, 2009.
September 26th, 2012
09:49 AM ET
'Moon River' crooner Andy Williams dies at 84Legendary singer Andy Williams lost his year-long battle with bladder cancer on Tuesday night, his family confirmed in a statement. He died at home in Branson, Missouri. He was 84. Williams was well-known for his Oscar-winning song "Moon River," which was featured in the iconic 1961 movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's," but that's far from his only hit. 
September 26th, 2012
09:29 AM ET
'Pitch Perfect' stars talk 'Glee' comparisonsSet in the competitive, cutthroat world of a cappella singing, the stars of “Pitch Perfect” anticipated that people would draw comparisons between their musical comedy and Fox’s “Glee.” “They both have singing in them,” Elizabeth Banks noted at the film's premiere on Monday. Banks has a minor, yet hilarious, role in the film, which she co-produced. |
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