Celebrity News - Boston.com

With 'SNL' gig, Kevin Hart continues to rise

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:39:13 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Like most people who get the chance to host "Saturday Night Live," Kevin Hart is excited to have the gig.

Ex-Temptations singer Richard Street dies at 70

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:10:13 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Motown vocalist Richard Street, a member of the Temptations for 25 years, has died. He was 70.

Celeb birthdays for the week of March 3-9

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:04:48 GMT

March 3: Actress Hattie Winston is 68. Singer Jennifer Warnes is 66. Actor-director Tim Kazurinksy is 63. Singer-guitarist Robyn Hitchcock is 60. Guitarist John Lilley of The Hooters is 59. Actress Miranda Richardson is 55. Rapper Tone Loc is 47. Guitarist John Bigham (Fishbone) is 44. Actress Julie Bowen ("Boston Legal," ''Ed") is 43. Country singer Brett Warren of The Warren Brothers is 42. Actor David Faustino ("Married ... With Children") is 39. Actress Jessica Biel is 31. Guitarist Joe "Blower" Garvey of Hinder is 29.

Actor Dale Robertson dies in California hospital

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:41:50 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Dale Robertson, an Oklahoma native who became a star of television and movie Westerns during the genre's heyday, died Tuesday. He was 89.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:31:24 GMT

, former host of WGBH’s “The Ten O’Clock News” and WBUR’s “The Connection,” will return to WGBH as a contributor to the “Open Mic” segment of Boston Public Radio. Lydon confirmed to us Wednesday that he was asked to appear on the program by hosts (and friends)

Van Cliburn, pianist and Cold War hero, dies at 78

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:31:01 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — For a time in Cold War America, Van Cliburn had all the trappings of a rock star: sold-out concerts, adoring, out-of-control fans and a name recognized worldwide. He even got a ticker-tape parade in New York City.

Police presence at Blarney Stone for ‘Boston’s Finest’ premiere

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:24:53 GMT

“Boston’s Finest,” the new TNT reality show focused on the BPD’s gang unit, fugitive task force, and SWAT team, debuted Wednesday and a few of the boys – and girls – in blue gathered to watch it at the Blarney Stone. The show, produced by brothers

Jody Adams hosts Women’s Luncheon at Rialto

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:15:52 GMT

Rialto chef

Matt Damon planning a second wedding?

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:13:59 GMT

The New York Post’s

Mark Wahlberg teams with ‘Diddy’ to promote designer water brand

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:12:01 GMT

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Bobby Brown headed to jail for 55 days

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:10:24 GMT

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A quick Q&A with ‘Dancing With the Stars’ contestant Aly Raisman

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:03:23 GMT

As soon as we heard that Needham gold medalist Aly Raisman had joined the cast of “Dancing with the Stars,” we sent her an email with some pressing questions. On Wednesday, the 18-year-old emailed us her answers — with many exclamation points. Here’s what she had to say:

Ex-Temptations singer Richard Street dies at 70

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:27:39 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Motown vocalist Richard Street, a member of the Temptations for 25 years, has died. He was 70.

Calvin Alexander Ramsey talks ‘Green Book’

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:08:46 GMT

Playwright and author

Lawyer says Lohan committed to turning life around

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:08:48 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsay Lohan is committed to turning her life around and wants to record public service announcements on the dangers of domestic violence, alcohol abuse and drunken driving, her attorney said Wednesday.

Hessel, France's surprise elder icon, dies at 95

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:33:27 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Stephane Hessel of France was a man of many talents.

Van Cliburn, American classical pianist, dies

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:04:43 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Van Cliburn, the internationally celebrated pianist whose triumph at a 1958 Moscow competition helped thaw the Cold War and launched a spectacular career that made him the rare classical musician to enjoy rock-star status, died Wednesday after a fight with bone cancer. He was 78.

SC court nixes James Brown estate settlement

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:40:58 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a settlement divvying up the multimillion-dollar estate of James Brown, saying a former attorney general didn't follow the late soul singer's wishes in putting together the deal.

Amsterdam plans sober party for Dutch inauguration

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:48:36 GMT

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Dutch capital is known for boozy stag nights and pot-smoking tourists. But for what could be the nation's party of the decade — the abdication of Queen Beatrix and accession to the throne of her son Willem-Alexander — Amsterdam wants to keep things low key.

Sean Penn talks Haiti at Harvard

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:03:04 GMT

For reasons having nothing to do with Hollywood, Oscar winner

Dan Shaughnessy signs ‘Fancona’ book at UNICEF event

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:59:49 GMT

moved a few more copies of his best-selling book, “

Congressman Joe Kennedy talks to nonprofits

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:59:11 GMT

Congressman

Bobby Brown sentenced to 55 days in jail for DUI

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:55:35 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bobby Brown has been sentenced to 55 days in a Los Angeles jail and four years of probation for a drunken driving case.

Emerson plans Rex Trailer memorial event

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:55:01 GMT

Emerson College will pay tribute to the late great

Aly Raisman joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:53:25 GMT

Needham Olympian