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Today, Keanu Reeves is one of the most recognizable actors in the world. He may be best known for his incredible portrayal of John Wick, the expert Underworld assassin and main character of the ongoing John Wick franchise, but Reeves has been around for decades. Reeves has been in plenty of iconic franchises. He played Neo in The Matrix (1999), John Constantine in Constantine, and his latest film had him voicing Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024).

Since Keanu Reeves is still such a popular movie star, it's hard to believe that he's been acting for over 40 years. Especially when one takes into consideration how youthful Keanu Reeves still looks and that he does a lot of his own stunts. Reeves was born in 1964, making him 60 years old, but he certainly doesn't look it.

Carl Reiner's 1961 sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show" was immensely popular over its five seasons, and won 15 Emmys in its lifetime. Like several sitcoms of its ilk, "The Dick Van Dyke Show" was a metanarrative autobiography about a character named Rob Petrie (Van Dyke) who was a comedy writer for an in-universe variety show called "The Alan Brady Show." Petrie, from appearances, is an amalgam of Van Dyke and Reiner. Indeed, in the show's original pilot -- back when it was going to be called "Head of the Family" -- Reiner played Rob Petrie himself. The show was more or less a common domestic drama beyond that, with many stories springing from Rob's relationship with his wife Laura (Mary Tyler Moore), or their son Richard Robert Oscar Sam Edward Benjamin Ulysses David "Ritchie" Petrie (Larry Mathews). The show featured wacky buddies, obsequious bosses, and other broad character types that,...

Dick Van Dyke is almost a centenarian, as the movie and TV star will reach his milestone 100th birthday in less than a year. Opening up about his age in a new interview, the beloved funnyman shared his secret to life longevity.

Van Dyke made the comments on Ted Danson's podcast, Where Everybody Knows Your Name (per THR). He said that staying so spry as he approaches age 100 comes down to maintaining a consistent exercise routine. This means working out three times per week, a habit that he has kept up with, even after turning 99 in December.

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As Van Dyke explained, “Somebody said, ‘To what do you attribute your age and physical condition?' I said, ‘I’ve always exercised three days a week.

Lencia Kebede will be making Broadway history when she joins the cast of Wicked in March.

The actress will become the first Black actress to play the role of Elphaba in a full-time capacity on Broadway in the show’s 21-year history.

Lencia most recently played Angelica in the national touring production of Hamilton and she has even sung backup for Beyonce on tour.

When Lencia joins the cast on March 4, she will be performing alongside Allie Trimm as Glinda, who moves into the full-time role after previously performing as the Glinda standby on Broadway. She previously has been seen in the musicals 13 and Bye Bye Birdie.

Brittney Johnson previously made Wicked history as the first Black actress to play Glinda full time on Broadway back in 2022.

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The overlap of awards season with a fire season has posed a stern test of Hollywood fortitude. Will there be shelf space for statuettes?

If Hollywood needs some optimism I’d propose it look to Jon M. Chu, who has contributed both a sharp, but unnoticed, new book plus a hit movie to advance his mission. His Wicked won the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement honor at the Golden Globes, but the kudo crowd also owes Chu a bow for his memoir Viewfinder, which poses his dissent on current issues.

Viewfinder details the hazardous trek of a young Chinese-American filmmaker seeking to pursue his zeal for pure “entertainment” in an industry that periodically seems disdainful of that concept.

As he preps his Wicked sequel at Universal, Chu, at 46, can look back upon a formidable list of snubs, slaps, cancellations and ethnic putdowns littering his younger years.

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In Spider-Man’s corner of the Marvel Universe, Mary Jane Watson has had Peter Parker’s back through his many ups and downs in the comic space while consistently dealing with the consequences of his heroic alter ego in both her personal and eventual superhero life. Inspired by the real-life actress Ann-Margret Olsson, Mary Jane shares more than this Hollywood starlet's good looks and sense of style, with her character owing practically everything to Ann-Margret simply existing.

Technically making her debut in a face-obscuring cameo in The Amazing Spider-Man #25, it wasn’t until 1966’s The Amazing Spider-Man #42, by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr., that Mary Jane made her presence known after she memorably introduced herself to Peter with the iconic line, “Face it, Tiger… you just hit the jackpot.”

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On December 13, 1925, one of the world’s greatest comic actors was born. Dick Van Dyke‘s Missouri family was of modest means, but the young man decided early to carve out a career on show business as a comedian. During his senior year, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, where he met a colleague who worked at CBS, who recommended him to the network, which was so pleased with the young comic that they signed him to a seven-year contract.

But Van Dyke’s first love was performing on stage, and he got his big break as songwriter Albert Peterson in the new musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” for which he won the Tony Award as Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Shortly thereafter, CBS put into development with Carl Reiner what was to become “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” which premiered in 1961 and went on to become...

On December 13, 1925, one of the world’s greatest comic actors was born. Dick Van Dyke‘s Missouri family was of modest means, but the young man decided early to carve out a career on show business as a comedian. During his senior year, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, where he met a colleague who worked at CBS, who recommended him to the network, which was so pleased with the young comic that they signed him to a seven-year contract.

But Van Dyke’s first love was performing on stage, and he got his big break as songwriter Albert Peterson in the new musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” for which he won the Tony Award as Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Shortly thereafter, CBS put into development with Carl Reiner what was to become “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” which premiered in 1961 and went on to become...

Dick Van Dyke is the star of Coldplay’s music video for the band’s latest single, “All My Love,” which sees the 98-year-old Hollywood legend dancing barefoot and duetting with frontman Chris Martin.

Directed by Spike Jonze and Mary Wigmore, the seven-minute video is more like a short film as Van Dyke — who turns 99 on Dec. 13 — reflects on his nearly eight-decade career. The Golden Globe, Tony and Emmy winner is best known for starring in the movie musicals “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” — and he proves in the “All My Love” music video that he still has the moves that made him famous. At one point, he even breaks out his signature bowler hat.

Shot at Van Dyke’s Malibu home, the video interweaves footage of Van Dyke, his family and Martin in his backyard with archival photographs and interview clips. “I’m acutely...

Days of Our Lives spoilers and updates reveal Bryan Dattilo’s (Lucas Horton) daughter Delila Dattilo has been filming at General Hospital! It looks like his daughter is following in his soapy footsteps, although he’s never migrated to Gh himself like many of his castmates over the years!

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – A Bryan Dattilo Has Appeared In Port Charles!

Delila Dattilo, the 10-year-old daughter of Bryan and his wife, Elizabeth Cameron, is set to make her debut on an upcoming episode of General Hospital.

Her excited father shared the news on Instagram, saying, “A Dattilo was spotted in Port Charles; finally a real soap star in the family; #Gh #Dool.”

Soap Opera Digest has confirmed with a representative from Gh that Delila will be featured in scenes taking place in Rice Plaza, a lively location during the holiday season on the show.

Although details about her character remain under wraps,...

Spanning seven decades, Dick Van Dyke’s career has captivated audiences across generations. From his early days in vaudeville and radio to his roles on Broadway, film, and television, he has consistently charmed viewers. His remarkable talent has been recognized with a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award, solidifying his status as one of the most beloved and legendary stars in entertainment.

Born Richard Wayne Van Dyke in West Plains, Missouri in 1925, his career began unexpectedly. Denied entry into the Air Force due to his weight, he served in World War II as a radio announcer. Post-war, he continued his radio career, working as a DJ and comedian emcee and appearing on Wdsu-tv New Orleans Channel 6 between 1947 to 1954.

His television debut came in 1954 on Chance of a Lifetime, followed by a series of bit parts. He then transitioned to Broadway, making his debut in The Girls Against the Boys. This led...

Dick Van Dyke made a grim joke after the election, implying that he would rather be dead than live through another four years under Donald Trump.

The Hollywood legend, who turns 99 next month, was approached in a paparazzi video taken Tuesday (via Daily Mail) and asked, “Does the future look bright for America?”

“I hope you’re right,” Van Dyke said, before he was asked whether he thinks Trump “is capable of making America great again.”

“Fortunately, I won’t be around to experience the four years,” Van Dyke quipped.

A day before the election, the “Mary Poppins” and “Bye Bye Birdie” star posted a video online endorsing Kamala Harris for president. In the video, he read a speech that he delivered at a 1964 civil rights event alongside Martin Luther King Jr.

“Hatred is not the norm. Prejudice is not the norm. Suspicion, dislike, jealousy, scapegoating, none of those are...

Dick Van Dyke is a national treasure. For the better part of a century, the comedic actor has been entertaining audiences with his endlessly flexible physical comedy, his sunny personality, and his big heart. He makes everything he's in better, which means there's really no such thing as a bad Dick Van Dyke movie. Plenty of Van Dyke's films are crowd-pleasers, but only one was ever a certified, unanimously loved critic-pleaser -- at least according to Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie in question is "Divorce American Style," a comedy from sitcom producing powerhouse Bud Yorkin. Yorkin is best-known today as the producing partner of Norman Lear and one half of the team behind groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Sanford and Son," and "Maude." Four years before "All in the Family" hit the airwaves, though, Yorkin was seated in the director's chair for "Divorce American Style," a breakup comedy penned...

Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke was recognized for his decades-long career at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Van Dyke, now 98 years old, received the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special for “Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.” The CBS special celebrated Van Dyke’s illustrious 75-year career in show business. With this latest Emmy win, Van Dyke has made history as the oldest winner of a Creative Arts Emmy Award.

When accepting his Emmy award, Van Dyke playfully reminded viewers that he will turn 99 years old next month. “Thank you, that reception, I cannot tell you what it means,” Van Dyke said in his acceptance speech. “I’m 99 next month.” The two-hour CBS special, available on Paramount+, features archival footage and live performances from across Van Dyke’s prolific and varied career.

This is not the first time Van Dyke has broken records at award ceremonies. Last June, he...

What is your favorite Sherman Brothers song from the endearing 1964 Walt Disney musical fantasy “Mary Poppins”? Perhaps it’s Robert B. and Richard M’s peppy “Spoonful of Sugar.” Or the Oscar-winning “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and tongue-twisting “”Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” It’s no secret that Disney himself loved the haunting “Feed the Birds.” Disney would often summon Richard M. to his office to play the ballad. “It’s about a lot more than birdseed for birds,” Sherman told me in a 2018 L.A. Times interview. “The song is about the simple act of giving. He’d just say, ‘Play it for me.’ And I’d sing and play it for him, and he’d say ‘Yep, that’s what it’s all about.”’

And it seems that even decades after his death in 1966, it was still what it was all about for Disney. Back in 2015, the studio unveiled the restoration of Disney’s office on the Burbank lot.

Christian Borle will star in the Tammy Faye musical on Broadway, replacing the previously announced Andrew Rannells.

Borle, a two-time Tony Award winner for playing Shakespeare in Something Rotten and Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher, will take over the role of Jim Bakker, fellow televangelist and husband to Tammy Faye, who will be played by Katie Brayben.

Rannells originated the role of Bakker, opposite Brayben, in London and was initially announced to transfer to Broadway with the production, but said on the Tony Awards red carpet that he would no longer be involved in the musical due to a contract dispute.

The production features music by Elton John and is set to play the renovated Palace Theater starting Oct. 19, with an opening night on Nov. 14.

“Christian is one of Broadway’s most exciting leading men and I am beyond thrilled that he will be joining the company of Tammy Faye,...

Tony Mordente, the actor, dancer and choreographer who starred in the original Broadway and big-screen versions of West Side Story before carving out a long career as a TV director, has died. He was 88.

Mordente, who lived in Henderson, Nevada, died Tuesday, his family announced.

Mordente also worked on Broadway as an actor, understudy and/or assistant choreographer in Li’l Abner, Bye Bye Birdie and Ben Franklin in Paris.

The Brooklyn native portrayed A-Rab on stage in West Side Story, which premiered at the Winter Garden Theatre in September 1957, and played Action, another member of the Jets gang, in the 1961 United Artists adaptation. (David Winters was given the part of A-Rab in the movie.)

He married West Side Story castmate Chita Rivera, who of course played Anita, in December 1957. “A Jet marrying a Shark. It was quite a thing,” he said in a 1963 interview. (Rivera died in January.)

Mordente began...

Dick Van Dyke wins second Daytime Emmy, sets record as oldest winner at 98. Van Dyke jokes about age in acceptance speech, thanks Days of Our Lives cast. Legendary actor's career spans 80 years, includes iconic roles in TV and film.

Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke has now won his second Daytime Emmy, setting a record as the oldest person to be awarded the honor. The 98-year-old Van Dyke won the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for his role in the Peacock soap opera Days of Our Lives.

I dont believe this. I feel like Im a spy from nighttime television," Van Dyke said in his acceptance speech. "You guys are a real family and just took me in and treated me so nicely."

He made several joking references to his age, exclaiming Im the oldest nominee in history, and stating that he has been "playing an old man all my life.

The legendary Dick Van Dyke is still making television history. Now 98 years old, the actor and funnyman set a new record as the oldest nominee --- and winner --- of a Daytime Emmy Award.

Van Dyke had been nominated for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series for his recent guest appearance as Timothy Robicheaux in Peacock's popular soap Days of Our Lives. The other nominees were Linden Ashby (The Young and the Restless), Ashley Jones (The Bold and the Beautiful), Alley Mills (General Hospital), and Guy Pearce (Neighbours). A video of the event reveals Van Dyke's shocked reaction to earning the award before he went on to go on stage and address his history-making win.

Dick Van Dyke, at age 98, just won an Emmy. Becoming the oldest person to do so. pic.twitter.com/3T7hxX75YV OnStage Blog (@OnstageBlog) June 8, 2024 #DaytimeEmmys Award for Outstanding Guest Performance in a...

Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke has made history, winning the 2024 Daytime Emmy award for guest performer in a daytime drama series — via his spot on Peacock’s “Days of Our Lives.” At 98, that makes Van Dyke the oldest actor to receive a Daytime Emmy win.

Van Dyke came into Friday’s 51st Daytime Emmy Awards already making a mark as the oldest Daytime Emmys nominee ever. Night one of the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards took place live on CBS on Friday, June 7, from the Westin Bonaventure hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.

“I feel like a spy from nighttime television,” Van Dyke joked. “I’m the oldest nominee in history. I can’t believe it. I was playing old men all my life. If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!”

Van Dyke said he had a “wonderful time” on “Days,...

Legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke was as surprised as anybody when he arrived to record the CBS special “Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.” For our recent webchat he reveals, “I hadn’t seen anything until I got there, and they had built the old living room from the show. Behind us was the set from “Chim Chim Cher-ee” from “Mary Poppins.”

CBS had assembled an all-star musical tribute for the Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner’s to celebrate his 98th birthday last December. Van Dyke and viewers enjoyed big productions featuring songs from “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “Mary Poppins, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “Bye Bye Birdie.” Performers included Jason Alexander, Zachary Levi, Skylar Astin, Amanda Kloots, Amber Riley, Rita Ora, Beth Behrs, Tichina Arnold, Jojo Siwa, Weird Al Yankovic and Rufus Wainwright. In person tributes were offered by Rob Reiner, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Roma Downey,...

"Petticoat Junction" was the unofficial second part of the Paul Henning Hooterville trilogy, a trio of 1960s sitcoms about the clash between city slickers and country bumpkins. In 1962, Henning created "The Beverly Hillbillies," a series about hillbillies who, when they strike oil, move to Beverly Hills. In 1965, he inverted the formula with "Green Acres," a show about millionaires who move to a farm to learn about country living. Sandwiched in between the two was "Petticoat Junction," which debuted on September 24, 1963. "Junction" took place at the Shady Rest Hotel, overseen by the lovable widowed hayseed Kate Bradley (Bea Benederet). She and her uncle Joe (Edgar Buchanan) would run the hotel and oversee the shenanigans of her three daughters Betty Jo, Billie Jo, and Bobbie Jo. 

"Petticoat Junction" takes place in the same universe as "Green Acres," as both shows make constant references to common fictional cities that the characters visit. There were a few supporting crossovers,...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for the Resident Alien season 3 finale.

Heather must stay hidden due to the Mantid threat, which endangers her identity. The mysterious Mantid poses a new threat in Resident Alien, with shapeshifting and psychic abilities. The Mantid may be able to impersonate Heather using her DNA even if she never physically returns, adding to the suspense.

Resident Alien season 3's last-minute villain looks to be a major part of the show's plans, but the new antagonist means another member of the Resident Alien cast will need to remain where she is until the danger has passed. Resident Alien season 4 hasn't been confirmed, but the Resident Alien season 3 ending made it clear the writers want to continue telling Harry Vanderspeigle's story. The Grey Aliens have been the main threat for a while, but with their plot foiled for now, the stage is set for a new bad guy to enter the fray.

After Lucille Ball's spunky housewife Lucy signed off on the last episode of "I Love Lucy" but before Mary Tyler Moore did away with the nuclear family sitcom model with her own self-titled show, another actress was one of the faces of womanhood in comedy. Oscar-winning actress Donna Reed headlined "The Donna Reed Show" from 1958 to 1966, playing middle-class mother and housewife Donna Stone in the popular black-and-white series. Reed starred opposite Carl Betz, who played Donna's husband, pediatrician Dr. Alex Stone. In season 5, family friends Midge and Dave joined the fun, but for the most part, the show was all about the lighthearted hijinks of the Stone family.

Though "The Donna Reed Show" was popular upon release, it's now perhaps most often referenced as a pop cultural window into a time before second-wave feminism, when women were expected to spend their time cooking, cleaning, and child-rearing while men went to work.

This year’s Tonys will be held on June 16, so the American Theatre Wing will likely be announcing its Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in the near future. Who do you think should take home this prestigious trophy, which honors an individual’s body of work? It has gone to veteran stage performers, directors, choreographers, playwrights, songwriters, producers and designers. In some years we get multiple recipients.

Last year these honors went to actor Joel Grey and composer John Kander. The following living male Broadway vets have also received this award in the past and thus won’t be chosen again: Paul Gemignani, Alan Ayckbourn, Athol Fugard, Marshall W. Mason, Tommy Tune, James Earl Jones, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Harold Wheeler.

Here are 10 possibilities featured in our poll below, all accomplished men over the age of 65. Vote to let us know who you’d like to see honored. And take a...

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The following contains spoilers for Resident Alien Season 3, Episode 6, "Bye Bye Birdie," which debuted March 20 on Syfy.

When it comes to relationships in Resident Alien, it's easy to see why so many of them fracture. The snowy Colorado town of Patience has many strong personalities. Some are eccentric, some are selfish, while others can't help but lie.

These relationships give the Syfy series a dramatic, soap opera feel at times, amid all the sci-fi and dark comedy. In Episode 6, "Bye Bye Birdie," more arguments unfold, and two bonds come to a boil. However, while they are fractured, a relatively fresh one is saved in what could be one of the show's most decisive, influential arcs yet.

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Resident Alien's Bridget returns to his father Harry with murderous intent. Resident Alien's Harry doesn't have galactic protection anymore as the Greys have his DNA Resident Alien's Harry can heal and show Bridget what being a true hero means

The following contains spoilers for Resident Alien Season 3, Episode 6, "Bye Bye Birdie," which debuted Mar. 20 on Syfy.

One of the most intriguing facets of Resident Alien Season 3 is how many problems Alan Tudyk's Harry keeps having to face as he tries to save Earth. He is running into conflict with the military, plus he has to contend with Joseph and other human-Grey hybrids.

No matter what, the Greys cannot afford to let Harry mess up their plans to take over the planet, so they are going out of their way to attain his DNA for a special project. Harry has gotten even more distracted by a romance with the Avian alien,...

Sheriff Mike Thompson has shown the most growth and character development on Resident Alien, and has gone from apathetic to compassionate. The reduced episode count in season 3 drives the plot forward while focusing on character interactions and emotional progress. Female characters like Liv have played a significant role in Mike's evolution, showcasing his growth beyond just personal relationships.

Resident Alien is full of eccentric characters, but one in particular has come much further as a person than any of their fellow residents of Patience, Colorado since the show started in 2021. The chemistry between the Resident Alien cast has long been one of the show’s best features, with the absurdist comedy relying on the characters' quippy retorts, smart comebacks, and sarcastic comments. However, the jokes are only part of Resident Alien’s formula, and one character’s emotional progress proves it. While Harry changed his mind in Resident Alien about destroying the Earth,...

Enjoy Heather the Avian Alien while you can, folks, because if the title of the next episode is any indication, she's soon leaving the nest.

The title is "Bye Bye Birdie."

If there's one thing that we know after Resident Alien Season 3 Episode 5, it's that Harry isn't going to save the world if Heather sticks around.

Kudos again to Alan Tudyk and Edi Patterson for putting so much life into Harry and Heather as they flock together.

I often wonder what the blooper reel for Resident Alien must be like, and after watching those two at the friendly dinner at Asta and D'Arcy's place, I'm more certain than ever they'd need an additional season to share all of the blooper joy.

With so much comedic antics going on, you might think there wouldn't be much time for story, but you'd be wrong.

Harry's preoccupation with matters of the heart (or...

Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions in the upcoming episode of “Resident Alien.” Season 3 Episode 6, titled “Bye Bye Birdie,” is set to air on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:00 Pm on Syfy.

In this highly anticipated installment, our beloved extraterrestrial, Harry, finds himself hitting rock bottom. As the layers of his complex character unfold, viewers will be taken on a journey through his struggles and challenges. Simultaneously, Kate begins to see the truth, adding a new dimension to the unfolding narrative. Meanwhile, Mike steps up to help Liv confront her greatest fear, promising an episode filled with poignant moments and character development.

Don’t miss the emotional twists and turns as “Bye Bye Birdie” takes the audience deeper into the lives of the quirky residents and their alien companion. Tune in to Syfy at 10:00 Pm this Wednesday for an episode that promises both heartwarming and heart-wrenching moments in the charming town of Patience.

Exclusive: Mallory Bechtel (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) has landed a role opposite Paul Mescal, Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein in Richard Linklater’s feature adaptation of Merrily We Roll Along, the classic musical from Stephen Sondheim and George Furth.

Details as to her role haven’t been disclosed.

Merrily follows Franklin Shepard, who after establishing himself as a talented composer of Broadway musicals, abandons his friends and songwriting career to become a producer of Hollywood movies. The story takes place over 20 years, and Linklater will shoot the film over the same time span, taking a page from his playbook on the Oscar-nominated Boyhood, shot over 12 years.

With a book by Furth and music and lyrics by Sondheim, the musical is based on the 1934 play of the same name by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. It ran for 44 previews and 16 performances on Broadway in 1981 and recently returned to The Great White Way,...

Chita Rivera, the legendary singer, dancer and Broadway actress died “peacefully” in her New York home at 91 years old. She is known for her iconic roles on Broadway as Anita in West Side Story and Velma Kelly in Chicago.

On January 30, Rivera’s publicist, Merle Frimark, said in a statement, “It is with immense personal sorrow that I announce the death of the beloved Broadway icon Chita Rivera. My dear friend of over 40 years was 91.”

The daughter of the actress, Lisa Mordente, shared that her mother “died peacefully… after a brief illness.” She stated that the funeral will be private, and memorial services will be “announced in due course.”

According to Rivera’s wishes, Mordente requested that all donations made in her name be given to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a non-profit that helps people across the country with life-saving AIDS medication, access to healthcare and mental health resources.

Chita Rivera, the legendary Broadway performer, has passed away at the age of 91.

The celebrated entertainer, winner of multiple Tony Awards, had a highly successful theater career that spanned almost seven decades.

Known for her iconic roles, such as Anita in West Side Story, Velma in Chicago, and Rose in Bye Bye Birdie, Rivera began her Broadway journey in the 1950s, securing roles in productions like Can-Can and Mr. Wonderful.

Joining the original cast of West Side Story in 1957 marked a pivotal moment in her career, propelling her to Broadway stardom. Shortly afterward, she earned a Tony Award nomination for the musical Bye Bye Birdie alongside Dick Van Dyke.

Rivera’s longtime publicist, Merle Frimark, confirmed her passing to CNN, stating that she died peacefully in New York on Tuesday after a brief illness.

With a remarkable 10 Tony Award nominations and wins for The Rink and Kiss of the Spider Woman,...

Chita Rivera, the triple-threat Broadway legend who originated roles in classic musicals like West Side Story and Chicago, died on Jan. 30 of an unspecified illness, according to a statement by her daughter, Lisa Mordente. She was 91 years old.

Born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero to a Puerto Rican father and an Irish Catholic mother, Rivera started dancing when she was 11 years old, eventually enrolling in George Balanchine’s School of American Ballet when she was just 15. In the 1950s, she was cast in various roles in Broadway musicals like Guys and Dolls...

Chita Rivera, the beloved Broadway star of West Side Story, Chicago and Kiss of the Spider Woman, died today in New York following a brief illness. She was 91.

Her death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said that Rivera died peacefully.

One of America’s foremost Latina artists, Rivera was a groundbreaker, riveting critics and audiences alike with seminal performances of such soon-to-be Broadway standards as “America” and “A Boy Like That” from West Side Story and “All That Jazz” from Chicago. She was among the most nominated performers in Tony Award history – she earned 10 nominations, winning twice (for The Rink and Kiss of the Spider Woman) and receiving the 2018 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

Rivera rocketed to fame in 1953 with Guys and Dolls, then cemented her stature as a Broadway leading lady in 1954 with Can-Can, Mr. Wonderful in 1956 and, in 1957, the role that...

"Mary Poppins" has been a beloved children's film since its release in 1964. The musical comedy was a veritable hit among British and American audiences alike and launched the career of the incomparable Julie Andrews, who became one of the brightest stars of the late 20th century.

The Disney classic swept the 1965 Oscars, earning Andrews an Academy Award for her performance and snagging additional awards for visual effects, editing, and music. The film was a great triumph for the studio as well as the stars. It was immediately recognized as the masterpiece that it is and has only retained and strengthened its legendary status with age.

Sadly, as the picture ages, so too do the actors that made it such an unforgettable romp. Very few members of the main cast are still alive today and the ones that haven't made it might surprise you. Glynis Johns, who played suffragette and mother...

It’s probably safe to say that Your Monster is the only film ever to score a sex scene to Jimmy Durante’s raspy voice singing, “I could turn the gray skies to blue, if I only had you.” Caroline Lindy’s first feature (based on her short) is a singing, dancing, skewed comic take on rom-coms, heartbreak, rebounds and revenge. Full of affection for big Broadway-style tunes, with a heroine whose dream man is soft-hearted but also not human, it is a sharp, witty confection.

Laura Franco (Melissa Barrera), a would-be actress, is in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery when her boyfriend breaks up by text. As we see in the opening sequence, she howls and weeps, but even as she’s being wheeled out of the hospital, we hear Dick Van Dyke cheerfully singing “Put on a Happy Face” from the original Broadway cast album of Bye Bye Birdie.

Bill Hayes, a longtime star of the NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” died Friday at the age of 98.

Hayes played the character of Doug Williams on the daytime serial since 1970, five years after the show’s debut. He met his real-life wife, actress Susan Seaforth, on the series set in the fictional Illinois town of Salem.

Hayes and Seaforth were married in 1974. Two years later, their characters were married on the show. The same year, the pair also appeared on the cover of Time magazine in a cover story on the popularity of daytime soaps.

“I have known Bill for most of my life and he embodied the heart and soul of ‘Days of our Lives,’ ” said executive producer Ken Corday. “Although we are grieving and will miss him, Bill’s indelible legacy will live on in our hearts and the stories we tell, both on and off the screen.

Bill Hayes, the actor and singer who with his real-life wife, Susan Seaforth Hayes, starred on NBC’s Days of Our Lives as the beloved first couple of daytime television, died Friday in Los Angeles, a rep from the show told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 98.

Before he was known as a soap opera legend, Hayes was a regular on Sid Caesar‘s famed live TV variety program Your Show of Shows, and in 1955 he had the No. 1 song in America, “The Ballad of Davy Crockett.”

He also partnered in a nightclub act with future Brady Bunch star Florence Henderson; they were known as “The Singing Sweethearts” and sang about Oldsmobiles on TV commercials, many of them performed live.

Hayes joined Days of Our Lives to play con artist/lounge singer Doug Williams in February 1970. Seaforth Hayes, who portrayed the spoiled heiress Julie Olsen Banning Anderson Williams, had joined the show 15 months earlier.

One of the most beloved stars in television and movie history is celebrating his 98th birthday, and CBS is throwing him a party in his honor, “Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.” On Thursday, Dec. 21, viewers will get to relive some of the most iconic moments from the legendary song and dance man, while stars recreate some of his most memorable performances. From “Mary Poppins” to “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” to “Bye Bye, Birdie” to “The Dick Van Dyke Show” to “Diagnosis Murder,” Van Dyke has been of our entertainment lives for generations. You can watch CBS with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Paramount Plus, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.

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Earlier this year, NBC pulled out all the stops for it special “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love.” And on Dec. 21, CBS is throwing a birthday party for one of its biggest stars, Dick Van Dyke, who headlined the landmark 1961-66 sitcom “The Dick Van Dyke Show” as well as the lighthearted detective series “Diagnosis, Murder,” which ran from 1993-2000.

“Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic” is a two-hour valentine to the actor, who celebrated his birthday on Dec. 13, featuring special guests such as Jane Seymour, Rob Reiner, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen and testimonials from Carol Burnett, Mark Hamill and “Mary Poppins” herself, Julie Andrews. Song-and-dance also play an important part of the special. Van Dyke earned a Tony in 1961 for “Bye Bye Birdie” and reprised his role in the 1963 musical. He introduced the Oscar-winning tune “Chim Chim Cher-ee” from 1964’s “Mary Poppins” as well as the...

CBS has planned a two-hour tribute special celebrating the career of the legendary Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award winner Dick Van Dyke on December 21 – eight days after his 98th birthday – with “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic.” It will air on CBS and stream for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers (live and on demand), or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after it airs.

The special will travel back in time to the iconic set of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” in the 1960s and “feature music and dance spectacles, heartfelt performances, special guests and a magical holiday number.” The two-hour event will also showcase songs and archival footage from the best of Van Dyke’s career that encompasses, “Mary Poppins,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and more.

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Dick Van Dyke will celebrate his 98th birthday in style in a TV special slated to premiere next month.

CBS will honor the entertainment icon’s legendary career in “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic,” which will air on the CBS Television Network and stream live and next day on demand on Paramount+ on Dec. 21 from 9 to 11 p.m. Et/Pt.

The tribute to the Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and performer will travel back in time to the iconic set of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and feature dazzling music and dance spectacles, heartfelt performances, special guests and a magical holiday number. The two-hour event will also showcase songs and archival footage from “Mary Poppins,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and more.

“I started with CBS under contract in 1955 with the CBS morning show, then ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ and ‘Diagnosis Murder,’” Van Dyke said in a statement.

CBS is hosting a celebration for Dick Van Dyke‘s once-in-a-century milestone. Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic is set to commemorate the iconic entertainer’s 98th birthday on Thursday, December 21, airing at 9/8c. The two-hour star-studded event will showcase performances, appearances by special guests, a festive musical segment and include footage from Van Dyke’s classic films such as Mary Poppins, Bye Bye Birdie, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. “I started with CBS under contract in 1955 with the CBS morning show, then The Dick Van Dyke Show and Diagnosis Murder, said Van Dyke. “I’ve been with the CBS family for almost 70 years, and I couldn’t be prouder. I’m incredibly honored that CBS will throw me a 98th birthday special. Can’t wait to be part of the show!” The executive producers for Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic are Craig and Clara Plestis from Smart Dog Media.

CBS is throwing Dick Van Dyke a once-in-a-century bash.

Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic will celebrate the legendary entertainer’s 98th birthday on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 9/8c, the network announced Thursday.

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Per an an official release, Van Dyke “has inspired generations of performers and will be honored for his incredible contributions to the arts and entertainment.” The two-hour special will feature performances, special guests and a holiday number,...

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Ann-Margret is one of the most famous actresses and sex symbols of the '60s, remaining a big name in the film industry today. Although she took a role in the musical State Fair, Bye Bye Birdie (1963) was the film that made her a household name and ultimately one of the most talked-about stars of the decade. Viva Las Vegas, in which she starred opposite Elvis Presley, also played a part in the launching of the actress' career.