Since “Whiplash” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, J.K. Simmons has been the focal point of the film’s awards prospects. That praise is with good reason: Not only does Simmons give a true standout performance, but after 20 years of steady work and 142 credits to his name on IMDb, the quintessential character […]
Many trailblazers have documentaries made and books written about them, but the most trenchant career retrospective of the past decade may be that of Joan Rivers, who died Thursday at the age of 81. “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work,” the celebrated 2010 documentary about the temperamental seasons that befell the comedian’s career, is as […]
Joan Rivers was a comedic visionary, always a bit ahead of her time or waiting for times to catch up. But a 1967 standup performance on the struggles of being a single woman reminds us how utterly timeless her brand of humor could be. Rivers, the first woman to have her own late-night show, passed […]
Comedian and television host Joan Rivers has died at the age of 81, leaving behind her a body of work that will keep us laughing for years to come. From classic one-liners to late night and red carpet appearances to interviews where anything could happen (GWAR), Rivers had a gift for finding humor everywhere. Take […]
After Joan Rivers died Thursday at the age of 81, the Daily Beast re-published an interview with the comedian from July, where she opened up about her relationship with First Lady Nancy Reagan. Reagan and Rivers were close friends. The first lady invited the comedian to perform at a women’s luncheon at the Republican Convention […]
Scarlett Johansson is officially a mom! The 29-year-old actress and her fiance Romain Dauriac welcomed a baby girl named Rose, her rep told The Associated Press. This is the first child for the pair, who got engaged in September 2013. Johansson’s rep said mother and daughter are doing well and added that, as supporters of […]
It’s impossible to properly commemorate Joan Rivers without celebrating her many noteworthy collaborations with her daughter, Melissa. Whether interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, or starring on their hit TV show, the two were a mother-daughter duo for the ages. In honor of the beloved comedian, take a walk down memory lane with these photos […]
Before she became a staple on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show,” made herself into a household name and forged a second career out of mocking celebrity fashions, Joan Rivers was one of the first female stand-up comics to break the disingenuous, male-dominated mold that was so pervasive in the comedy world. In the 2012 oral history, […]
New “Supernatural” photos show Demon Dean already off to a murderous start by totally killing it on stage. Season 10 of “Supernatural” kicks off with Sam (Jared Padalecki) in a frantic search for his brother Dean (Jensen Ackles), who is now a demon. The season takes dark turns for both of the brothers, according to […]
Don’t be fooled — while Joan Rivers’ unfiltered brand of comedy didn’t always show it, the legendary entertainer had a heart of gold. Rivers died Thursday in New York City, daughter, Melissa, confirmed on the comedian’s website. The 81-year-old had been rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital on Aug. 28 after she stopped breathing during throat […]
