Springsteen joins ‘America’ special
Rocker Bruce Springsteen, along with crooner John Legend and alternative band the Foo Fighters, were announced Friday as additional performers at the post-inauguration prime-time TV special, “Celebrating America.”
They’ll join previously announced musicians — Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Ant Clemons — in performing at iconic locations across the nation.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee also announced Friday that
Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington will introduce segments on the special, including the musical acts and takes of young people making a difference in their communities.
“Celebrating America” will be hosted by Tom Hanks and air on several networks and streaming platforms Wednesday.
Character actor Richman dies: Peter Mark Richman, 93, a character actor who appeared in hundreds of television episodes and had recurring roles on “Three’s Company” and “Beverly Hills 90210,” has died.
Richman died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles of natural causes, publicist Harlan Boll announced.
His movies included “The Black Orchid” with Sophia Loren, “The Strange One,” “The Naked Gun 2 ½: The Smell of Fear” and “Friday the 13th, Part 8.” He appeared in more than 500 episodes of various shows, from “Bonanza” and “The Fugitive” to “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
He was Suzanne Somers’ father, the Rev. Luther Snow, on “Three’s Company” and appeared as Lawrence Carson in “Beverly Hills, 90210.”
In 1990, he received the Silver Medallion from the
Motion Picture & Television Fund for outstanding humanitarian achievement.
Bong to head Venice
Film Festival jury: “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho has been selected as jury president of the 78th Venice International Film Festival, organizers said Friday. The Oscar-winner will preside over seven jurors to hand out the top awards, including the prestigious Golden Lion. He’ll be the first South Korean to hold the post.
In a statement, the director said he is, “honored to be woven into its beautiful cinematic tradition. As president of the jury — and more importantly as a perpetual cinephile — I’m ready to admire and applaud all the great films selected by the festival. I’m filled with genuine hope and excitement.”
The festival is set to run from Sept. 1-11.
Documentary on Winfrey’s life in works:
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey will have a biographical documentary released on Apple TV+.
The streaming platform announced Thursday a two-part documentary focusing on her life. The project will chronicle 25 years of American history through the lens of Winfrey “who rose from humble roots to become a billionaire, philanthropist, actress, media executive, and agent of social change.”
Jan. 16 birthdays: Singer Marilyn Horne is 87.
Singer Barbara Lynn is 79. Singer Ronnie Milsap is
78. Radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger is 74. Director John Carpenter is 73. Actor Debbie Allen is 71. Singer Sade is 62. Actor Richard T. Jones is 49. Model Kate Moss is 47. Actor Lin-Manuel Miranda is 41. Actor Renee Felice Smith is 36.