CELEBRITIES
Bell narrates ‘Pandas’
documentary: Actress Kristen Bell says she hopes the latest IMAX documentary “Pandas” helps inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists. Bell narrates the film about a research base in China that endeavors to help get more captive-born pandas in the wild. “Pandas” opens nationwide Friday.
Rascal Flatts concert
halted: Authorities say a bomb threat is what prompted country group Rascal Flatts to abruptly end a concert in Indiana last week. The Hamilton County Sheriff ’s Department says the bomb threat made Thursday night for Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in suburban Indianapolis was deemed a credible danger. No arrests have been made concerning the threat. Rascal Flatts said on Twitter that everyone was able to leave safely and thanked fans for their understanding.
Frankel pays tribute to
late boyfriend: “Real Housewives of New York City” star Bethenny Frankel paid tribute to her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Dennis Shields, days after he was found dead of a suspected drug overdose. Frankel, 47, took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo of Shields next to her dog Cookie, who died in October. “Rest in Peace my sweet babies who gave me endless unconditional love. #nowandforever,” she wrote.
Aug. 15 birthdays: Actress Debra Messing is 50. Actor Anthony Anderson is 48. Actor Ben Affleck is 46. Singer Joe Jonas is 29. Actress Jennifer Lawrence is 28.