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Patrick Swayze left at 57

davidguide — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:38:39 +0000

Dirty Dancing star, Patrick Swayze, died from his illness last Monday, September 14, 2009, at the age of 57. The actor was diagnosed to have been suffering advanced stage four pancreatic cancer in January 2008. Nevertheless, despite the diagnosis, he continued to work still, putting together a memoir with his wife and shooting “The Beast” where he made the pilot episode. Swayze chose not to use painkillers in the shoot of this A&E drama series. The actor said that it would have taken the edge of his performance. Maybe this decision led the show to have a phenomenal number of viewers raging to 1.3 million viewers for the 13 episodes that ran during the year, but then, A&E decided reluctantly not to continue the show for the next season.
Swayze, in his interview with Barbara Walters says that five years is a wishful thinking. He also said that he wanted to last until people find a cure for his illness, like getting a fire under it. When his illness went public, many had reacted to his situation. Some says he only got weeks to live, but according to his doctor, his condition was considerably more optimistic than that. The actor appeared in a live television event “Stand Up to Cancer” September last year where he touched many hearts when he stated, “I keep dreaming of a future, a future with a long and healthy life, a life not lived in the shadow of cancer, but in the light. … I dream that the word ‘cure’ will no longer be followed by the words ‘is impossible.” He also wrote an op-ed piece in the Washington Post entitled “I’m Battling Cancer. How About Some Help, Congress?”, wherein he pursued to the senators and representatives the maximum funding for the National Institutes of Health for fighting cancer and to make it a part of the economic stimulus package. Clearly, the actor fought up in all the ways he can to overcome this illness. Then maybe, you just cannot tell what would really happen next. Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months. Condolences poured out from the fans and co-celebrities who were greatly inspired by his struggle in fighting out his illness.

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London Rounds Out Its Fashion Week; Milan Fashion Week Begins

davidguide — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:33:54 +0000

Stephanie Sims – AHN Entertainment Reporter

London, England, United Kingdom (AHN) – London is wrapping up their fashion week, and the fashionable crowds are moving on to Milan. London finished up their last collections for menswear on September 22.

Menswear Day, traditionally the last day of London Fashion Week, featured Ozwald Boateng, who is the Savile Row celebrity tailor, Topman BFA nominee E.Tautz and J.W. Anderson. Anderson’s latest collection was just bought by Liberty.

This was the second season Topman showed separately from the MAN umbrella, which it sponsors. Now in its 11th season, the MAN event showcases three up-and-coming designers each year during London fashion week. Yesterday’s most successful show was Felipe Rojas Llanos, who showed men’s sculptural silhouettes, shiny fabrics and voluminous coats.

September 22 was also the start of Milan’s fashion week, and the first collections shown were from Gucci and Alberta Ferretti, while Fendi, D&G and Prada are scheduled for September 23. Other highlights include Versace, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana and Missoni. Roberto Cavalli, Giorgio Armani and Versus will bring the proceedings to a close on Monday.

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“The Buried Life” Premieres September 27; Premiere Party On September 22

davidguide — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:31:58 +0000

Stephanie Sims – AHN Entertainment Reporter

Hollywood, CA, United States (AHN) – MTV’s “The Buried Life” will celebrate its second season with a premiere party Wednesday, September 22 at Drai’s in Hollywood. From 7 to 10 pm, “The Buried Life” cast, as well as other cast members from other MTV shows, will be there.

Cast members Duncan Penn, Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood and Jonnie Penn are all confirmed to attend the party as well as walk the red carpet beforehand. In addition, other MTV and TV stars will attend as well: Lauren Conrad from “The Hills;” Roxy Olin from “The City;” Shai Woodley from “The Secret Life of the American Teenager;” Jason Silva and Max Lugavere from “Current TV;” Trent Garrittfrom “All My Children;” Jayson Blair, Paul Iacono, Amber Lancaster and Kara Taitz of “The Hard Times of R.J. Berger;” Cody Longo of “Make It or Break It;” and Damian Whitewood and Peta Murgatroyd of “Dancing With the Stars.”

“The Buried Life” is about helping ordinary people achieve something they want to do before they die, which usually results in adventure, altercations, confrontations, but ultimately, thrills and happiness. The second season of the show starts on September 27, and will be on every Monday, at 10:30 pm.

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“The Gossip Queens” Will Premiere On Logo On September 20

davidguide — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:33:15 +0000

Stephanie Sims – AHN Entertainment Reporter

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – MTV’s Logo channel and Entertainment Studios cable network Comedy.TV will start airing its newest TV show “The Gossip Queens,” a daily half-hour talk show featuring four American comedians. These “queens” will talk about pop culture, entertainment news and celebrity gossip, of course, starting on the show’s premiere on September 20.

On each show, the hosts, Loni Love, Alec Mapa, Michelle Collins and Bernadette Pauley, are joined by guests: magazine editors, celebrity gossip bloggers or reporters who can also dish and tell the latest gossip.

For those who don’t know, each comedian has guest starred on various TV shows: Love just starred in her own one-hour comedy special on Comedy Central, and has appeared on “Chocolate News,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn,” and “Chelsea Lately;” Mapa has co-hosted “The View,” guest-starred on “Seinfeld,” “Roseanne” and “Friends,” and had a stand-up comedy special on Logo called “Wisecrack;” Collins is the Managing Editor of VH1′s BestWeekEver.tv and makes regular appearances as a panelist on “Chelsea Lately,” “The Joy Behar Show” and “The Tyra Banks Show” as a comedian, and earned two Webby Awards for Best Celebrity Fan Blog; and Pauley is a comedian who has appeared on “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen,” hosted several episodes of “Comedy.TV” and regularly performs at comedy clubs, theaters, casinos and colleges nationwide.

“Loni, Alec, Michelle, and Bernadette are all extraordinary talents, and this show is the perfect blend of comedy and gossip,” said Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Entertainment Studios, in a statement. “The Gossip Queens” is fresh, bold, and funny. This show is simply unstoppable.”

“The Gossip Queens” will air five days a week in syndication on various TV stations in several cities, including WCIU in Chicago, WTSP in Tampa, WRDQ in Orlando, NBC O&O KNTV in San Francisco and WBFF in Baltimore.

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Polo Ralph Lauren Holds Successful Fashion’s Night Out Events

davidguide — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:34:00 +0000

Stephanie Sims – AHN Entertainment Reporter

New York, NY, United States (AHN) – Polo Ralph Lauren celebrated the second annual Fashion’s Night Out on Friday, September 10. The brand organized an event with celebrity appearances and enough fabulous fashion to inspire consumers, and invigorate the economy and create an all-around fun shopping event.

The night kicked off uptown with Halle Berry at the Ralph Lauren Rhinelander Mansion.

Guests enjoyed an evening of champagne and shopping while Halle signed issues of the current September Vogue; the newly single Berry is on the cover of the fashion magazine’s biggest fashion issue.

Downtown at the Ralph Lauren Soho store, Jessica Alba and André Leon Talley hosted an evening of champagne and shopping with a performance by Grammy nominated singer Janelle Monáe. Monáe’s 360 degree concert from the oversized loft windows had guests dancing in the street to her soulful musical musing in honor of Fashion’s Night Out.

While there were celebrity appearances at Ralph Lauren stores in New York City, different Fashion’s Night Out events happened in each Polo Ralph Lauren stores across the country. Stores in Beverly Hills, Dallas, Georgetown, Greenwich, Honolulu, Las Vegas and Los Angeles all had events. All participating stores featured official Fashion’s Night Out product benefiting the New York City Aids Fund.

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