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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Shocking downfall of glamorous QVC shampoo tycoon who's now a 'crazy cat lady'
She was once at the helm of a haircare empire so successful it featured on QVC and counted comedy icon Joan Rivers among her friends. But former California tycoon Jeannie Maxon, 69, suffered a stunning fall from grace after allegedly leaving 106 Persian cats inside a roasting U-Haul truck.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hollywood A-lister is unrecognizable at 77 after reunion with fan favorite co-star... can you guess who he is?
A Hollywood A-lister who has become a national treasure was unrecognizable when he was glimpsed grocery shopping in New York City this week. The 77-year-old shot to fame as a pioneering gay character on a 1970s sitcom, then made his movie debut in a flop directed by a legendary stand-up comic. In the 1980s, he starred on one of the most famous TV shows of all time and established himself as a leading man in a string of beloved big screen comedies. Down the decades, his film roles have ranged from the sidekick in a hit animated children's franchise to a supporting character from Shakespeare. Earlier this year, he enjoyed an onstage reunion with a fan-favorite co-star of his while presenting at an awards show he previously hosted. Can you guess who he is? He is none other than Billy Crystal, who presented best picture at this year's Oscars with Meg Ryan, his leading lady in the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally.... Billy got his start as a stand-up comic in 1970s New York and even filmed a sketch for the inaugural episode of what became Saturday Night Live in 1975, though his contribution wound up on the cutting room floor. His ship came in when he landed the role of Jodie Dallas on the sitcom Soap in 1977, playing one of the first openly gay regular characters on an American TV show. One year later, he made his movie debut as a pregnant man in Rabbit Test, a wacky comedy that turned out to be the only film ever directed by Joan Rivers. Although Rabbit Test flopped, his career went from strength to strength as his own stardom grew thanks to his work as a stand-up comic. He hosted Saturday Night Live twice in 1984 and wound up a regular member of the cast that year, but his individual fame soon took him to greater heights that eclipsed his notoriety from the show. In 1987 he had a memorable supporting role in The Princess Bride, and acted with Danny DeVito in the latter's directorial debut Throw Momma from the Train. Two years later he become a bona fide Hollywood leading man by playing opposite Meg Ryan in the blockbuster romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally..., directed by Rob Reiner from a screenplay by Nora Ephron. He is none other than Billy Crystal, who presented best picture at the Oscars this year with Meg Ryan, his leading lady in the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally.... His successful movie career continued through the 1990s with comedies like City Slickers and Father's Day, and even a cameo as one of the gravediggers in the Kenneth Branagh film adaptation of Hamlet. During that decade, he also directed himself in the dramedy Mr. Saturday Night about a stand-up comic and the romantic comedy Forget Paris opposite Debra Winger. Also during the 1990s, he began his celebrated run as host of the Oscars, a position he filled nine times between 1990 and his final run in 2012. In the 2000s he reached a new generation of fans as the voice of Mike, the second banana to John Goodman's Sulley in Pixar's Monsters, Inc. franchise. Billy has continued working in recent years, adapting Mr. Saturday Night into a Broadway musical that he starred in himself in 2022. He and Meg delighted fans by appearing side by side at the Oscars this year, presenting best picture to Sean Baker's comedy Anora.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicky Campbell
Credit - Maya Dehlin Spach—FilmMagic/Getty Images Joan Rivers ruled red-carpet fashion commentary in the 1990s and 2000s with her spiky, unfiltered takes on celebrities' wardrobe choices. In early 2024, when Hollywood's major awards shows were kicking off, Nicky Campbell debuted the style of video for which he's now known—rapid-fire slideshows of celebrity fashion where he offers quick, quippy assessments—and made a name for himself as the late comedian's TikTok-native successor. Since then, the 28-year-old's self-proclaimed 'lazy reviews' have attracted more than 174,000 followers on TikTok and 332,000 on Instagram; what sets his videos apart is that they don't feel mean-spirited, but rather like he's ribbing a friend. He also, importantly, knows what he's talking about; after graduating from Parsons School of Design in 2018, he had stints at Thom Browne, Vogue, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Campbell's style has endeared him even to the celebrities he's judging. He counts Gwyneth Paltrow, Kris Jenner, and Charli XCX among his followers; he's fielded adoring DMs from actors including Sarah Paulson; and the comedian Nikki Glaser sought his IRL approval at the 2025 Golden Globes, which she hosted. He's attended fashion shows and participated in campaigns for major brands. And now, he's launched his own series titled 'Gloves Off,' where he grills celebrities about their fashion choices. Data and insights powered by #paid Contact us at letters@
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Special meaning behind Kelly Osbourne's custom engagement ring revealed and it's sweet tribute to late friend Joan Rivers - after boyfriend Sid Wilson popped the question at her rockstar dad Ozzy's final gig
The special meaning behind Kelly Osbourne 's eye-popping diamond engagement ring has been revealed after boyfriend Sid Wilson popped the question backstage at her dad Ozzy 's final gig on Saturday night. MailOnline can exclusively reveal how the Slipknot musician, 48, turned to luxury jeweller Mouawad to help him create the custom sparkler which also paid tribute to his partner's late friend Joan Rivers. In a clip from Sid's first meeting with Mouawad boss Pascal Mouawad, he explained that he wanted the bauble to nod to a nickname both he and the comedian, who died in 2014 aged 81, had for Kelly, 40. He said: 'So I have a nickname for Kelly, and it's "Honeybee" and coincidentally a friend of hers, Joan Rivers used to call her this'. 'It was a nickname [Joan] had for her. I didn't know this, it's like an amazing coincidence, it's like whoa, like meant to be'. He explained how Kelly, who co-hosted E! Fashion Police with the late Joan, had landed the moniker due to her always 'buzzing around' and 'spreading good energy' so wanted the ring to be inspired by bees and pollen. Drawing from this affectionate nickname, the ring's design features a unique beehive inspired structure, seamlessly marrying sentiment with elegance. The result is a dazzling 18K yellow gold ring adorned with both white and yellow diamonds, as well as citrine accents. If that wasn't enough the centre piece is a stunning 2.5 carat round brilliant-cut diamond, symbolising the enduring and multifaceted nature of love. Later in the clip Sid was left stunned when he saw the ring for the first time and his idea come to life. 'It's like blinding! it sparklers!' he exclaimed, 'She's just going to live it, it's beautiful' before choking back tears as he described the gorgeous ring as 'more than prefect'. Following Joan's death Kelly got a bumble bee tattoo in tribute to her late pal and the nickname she had given her. Taking to Instagram she wrote 'In honor of you @joanrivers..."If you looked at aerodynamics, at science, the bumble bee should not be able to fly. Physically, it was just not anatomically equipped to soar. 'Yet it did, defying gravity, defying logic. The bee was a creature that defied and beat the odds, a miracle." Thank you for being my Miracle @joanrivers.' Later in the clip Sid was left stunned when he saw the ring for the first time and his idea come to life as he described it as 'more than prefect' Ozzy was performing his farewell show with Black Sabbath at Villa Park, with his whole family in attendance. And in a surprise backstage moment, Kelly's long-term boyfriend, Slipknot star Sid with whom she shares son Sidney, decided it was the perfect time to propose. Kelly shared video of the proposal, joking: 'Oh and this happened yesterday!'. The clip opened with Kelly's mum Sharon appearing to guess what was happening as she shouted at the crowded room: 'You've got to be quiet!' Sid was then seen standing in front of Ozzy and Sharon, preparing to get down on one knee before his future father-in-law cheekily interrupted 'f**k off you're not marrying my daughter are you?' Sid laughed as he continued: 'Kelly you know I love you more than anything. Nothing would make me happier than to spend the rest of my life with you.' 'So in front of your family and all of our friends, Kelly will you marry me?' A delighted Ozzy asked Sid for a look at the ring as Sharon applauded, before Kelly jumped into her new fiance's arms. Kelly's celeb pals rushed to congratulate the star, with Rylan commenting on her Instagram post: 'OMG KEL!!! Congraaatttsssss' Jonathan Cheban added: 'AMAZING. LOVE YOU MOCHIE!!! Congrats!!!!' Hours earlier, Kelly had shared a gushing post reflecting on her 'magical' evening at Ozzy's final show. Posting a gallery of snaps from the evening, she penned the caption: 'To say that yesterday was magic was an understatement! In a surprise backstage moment, Kelly's long-term boyfriend Sid with whom she shares son Sidney, decided it was the perfect time to propose 'In front of your family and all of our friends, Kelly will you marry me?' Sid asked Kelly, before Kelly jumped into her new fiance's arms 'I can't even write this without tears streaming down my face! Thank you to everyone who came to support my dad. 'Thank you to the fans who without we are nothing! My dad got his moment in the sun! He was able to say thank you and good bye in the most beautiful way!'. Speaking in October Kell said that Sid 'really wants to get married,' but that is wasn't important to her. The couple began dating in 2022 and welcomed their son Sidney in November 2023. Although she isn't keen on getting married, Kelly confirmed last year that she would exchange vows with Sid because it's important to him. 'I found my guy. We don't need the certificate. But I know Sid really wants to get married, so we will get married. It's not as important to me,' she told Us Weekly. 'I've worn so many beautiful dresses and had so many moments that have been just about me, so that whole idea of a big day isn't as important to me ... 'Never in a million f****** years did I think I'd end up with a rock star partner, but I did.' Kelly went on to reveal she also hopes the couple will be able to expand their family in the future, saying: 'I definitely want more babies!'
Geek Feed
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Can We Talk?: The Joan Rivers Biopic Starring Natasha Lyonne was Inevitable
Natasha Lyonne has been notorious for playing herself with roles in Russian Doll and Poker Face , but it looks like she's going to be someone else this time around with the upcoming biopic Can We Talk?. According to The InSneider, Lyonne has been cast as legendary comedian Joan Rivers in a biopic about her life Can We Talk? . Rivers was considered a trailblazer when it came to female comics, and she was known for being very tenacious and often controversial; up to her death at 81-years-old back in 2014. Admittedly, Lyonne's raspy voice is closer to Rivers in her later years, but she does have the accent down: At this point, it feels inevitable that we're finally going to get a Joan Rivers biopic. After all, we've had a lot of fantastic shows that have been open about taking inspiration from Rivers' journey as a comic. Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel was said to have been based on Joan Rivers; and HBO's hit series Hacks centers on a catty comedienne character that people are also comparing to Rivers. Though I would have preferred for a stand-up comic to have the part, I think Lyonne is a great choice. She is naturally funny, and like Rivers, she is also a gay icon. I mean, even Rachel Brosnahan wasn't a stand-up, but she managed to play a fantastic Midge Maisel in the show so effortlessly. As someone who loves stand-up, Rivers has always been a figure that is constantly celebrated, and it's great that we're actually getting a biopic out of it. No release date has been set for Can We Talk ?.
