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Saturday, July 30, 2022

Celebrity Birthdays : Happy Birthday Ms. Nichols! (UPDATED)

For those who were dedicated fans of the original Star Trek sci-fi TV series which aired 1966 through 1969, no doubt you remember Nichelle Nichols who played Lieutenant Uhura.

Born Grace Nichols on December 28, 1932, in Robbins, Illinois. Today is her birthday

Happy Birthday Ms. Nichols!

* Do you remember Lt. Uhura?
What did you think of her?

UPDATE: A legend has crossed over. On July 30, 2022, Nichelle Nichols passed away at the age of 89.

Today in 1966: #StarTrek (TOS) debuted in the U.S. The original starship Enterprise studio model used in the TV show is in our collection: https://t.co/Y6LNJ1sDxC #StarTrekDay #AirSpacePhoto pic.twitter.com/Lki0fhfkMz
— National Air and Space Museum (@airandspace) September 8, 2020

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Celebrities : In Memory Of : Omar Sharif (1932 – 2015)

In 2015, we said farewell to one of my favorite actors, an unforgettable screen legend, Omar Sharif. He may be gone but he is not forgotten. At least not by me.

Image credit: Old movie poster found at wallpaperwide.org (Domain is parked.)

One of the few actors in American cinema from back in my day, who was not American or even of Western / European descent. He was Egyptian, born in Alexandria. Remembered (especially by me) for his role in Dr. Zhivago and for the fact that he was just an absolutely gorgeous man.

Honestly! You're a loyal fan and think you know all there is to know about a celebrity you admire so much. Followed his career while growing up and did not learn until after he departed that his real name was Michel Shalhoub.

Nevertheless ... Goodbye Mr. Sharif. ♥

In Memory Of: Omar Sharif (1932 – 2015)

April 10, 1932 - July 10, 2015

Image credit: Omar Sharif by Gorup de Besanez (Own work) [ CC BY-SA 3.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Happy 91st Birthday to Anthony Dominick Benedetto! (aka Tony Bennett) (Updated 2021)

Happy 91st Birthday to Anthony Dominick Benedetto, a great American and proud son of Astoria, Queens, New York who marched with MLK and has been a tireless fighter for equal rights. Born and raised in Astoria to an Italian-American family, Bennett began singing at an early age. Tony Bennett was born Anthony Dominick Benedetto on …

Tony Bennett (August 3, 1926 - )

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Post first published 2017.

Sharing an UPDATE 2021 - News on Tony Bennett:

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Entertainment: My Favorite Annie Lennox Music Videos

During my teen years, I heard this song, “A Whiter Shade of Pale”. The original was performed by Procol Harum. I thought it couldn’t get any better. Then I heard Annie Lennox sing this song and thought to myself: ‘This is way better!’ I loved Annie Lennox from the time she was the lead singer for the Eurythmics to when she went solo. Here are a few of my favorite songs performed by Annie Lennox. Just a few. I have lots and lots of favorites. She’s been making music for decades. She’s one of those artists that get better with age and her music is always relevant.

Fun Fact: Annie Lennox was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1954.
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