At the 1959 American International Toy Fair in New York, an 11.5-inch plastic ingénue with improbably bombshell proportions made her debut. In her earliest iteration, Barbie was marketed as a “Teen Age Fashion Model” and was based on the German Bild Lilli doll that Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler had seen during her travels to Europe.
At the time, Bob Mackie was studying costume design at the since-closed Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles’ Westlake neighborhood. He would go on to a legendary career in fashion and entertainment, but already his eye for the female form was well defined. When he first saw Barbie, he was not impressed.
“I didn’t think she was very fashionable,” he says of the doll, who originally sported a simple black-and-white Chevron swimsuit, hoop earrings and a perky blond ponytail.
He had no way of knowing that he would become one of the people most closely...
At the time, Bob Mackie was studying costume design at the since-closed Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles’ Westlake neighborhood. He would go on to a legendary career in fashion and entertainment, but already his eye for the female form was well defined. When he first saw Barbie, he was not impressed.
“I didn’t think she was very fashionable,” he says of the doll, who originally sported a simple black-and-white Chevron swimsuit, hoop earrings and a perky blond ponytail.
He had no way of knowing that he would become one of the people most closely...
- 7/15/2023
- by Evan Nicole Brown
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cher is an icon. She has conquered music, television, and movies, even winning an Academy Award for Moonstruck in 1987. Since divorcing her husband and The Sonny & Cher Show co-star Sonny Bono in 1975, she has made headlines for her love life. That includes a celebrity relationship with a much younger Rob Camilletti.
Who is Cher’s ex Rob Camilletti? Portrait of Cher and boyfriend Rob Camilletti in the 1980s | Anthony Barboza/Getty Images
In 1986, Camilletti was working at a bagel shop in Queens, New York (hence the nickname “Bagel Boy”) when he met Cher during a night out with friends on her 40th birthday.
He was 18 years her junior, but the star was struck. A year later, he moved in with her and also starred in the music video for her hit song “I Found Someone.” He was her date for the 1988 Oscars when she won her Academy Award.
Cher...
Who is Cher’s ex Rob Camilletti? Portrait of Cher and boyfriend Rob Camilletti in the 1980s | Anthony Barboza/Getty Images
In 1986, Camilletti was working at a bagel shop in Queens, New York (hence the nickname “Bagel Boy”) when he met Cher during a night out with friends on her 40th birthday.
He was 18 years her junior, but the star was struck. A year later, he moved in with her and also starred in the music video for her hit song “I Found Someone.” He was her date for the 1988 Oscars when she won her Academy Award.
Cher...
- 3/12/2023
- by Stacy Feintuch
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Cher is returning to TV.
More than 30 years of co-hosting The Sonny and Cher Show, the singer-actress-gay icon has inked a development deal with Logo, the Lgbt-friendly cable network announced Saturday at the winter TV previews.
"It doesn't get any more iconic than Cher," Brent Zacky, Logo's senior vice president of original programming and development, told reporters.
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More than 30 years of co-hosting The Sonny and Cher Show, the singer-actress-gay icon has inked a development deal with Logo, the Lgbt-friendly cable network announced Saturday at the winter TV previews.
"It doesn't get any more iconic than Cher," Brent Zacky, Logo's senior vice president of original programming and development, told reporters.
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- 1/6/2013
- by Kate Stanhope
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Logo just announced at The Television Critics Association in Pasadena, CA that the network has signed a development deal with the ultimate gay icon, Cher.
Audio - Listen to Cher's New Song
The show, which is in its earliest stages of development, would mark Cher's first regular TV gig since The Sonny and Cher Show ended in 1977.
While this could change before the show hits the air (if it actually does), Cher's Logo show is set to revolve around Hollywood in the 1960s. It's unknown what Cher's on-screen participation will be like at this time. ...
Audio - Listen to Cher's New Song
The show, which is in its earliest stages of development, would mark Cher's first regular TV gig since The Sonny and Cher Show ended in 1977.
While this could change before the show hits the air (if it actually does), Cher's Logo show is set to revolve around Hollywood in the 1960s. It's unknown what Cher's on-screen participation will be like at this time. ...
- 1/6/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
(Note: strong language in tweet, paragraph 4)
Los Angeles (Reuters) - Cher has slammed the "stupid bigots" who have attacked the casting of her transgender son Chaz on TV show "Dancing with the Stars", and called on her fans to flood social media websites with messages of support.
The singer and actress took to her Twitter account to defend Chaz Bono, who underwent a female-to-male sex change last year, saying it took courage for him to agree to be one of the celebrity contestants on the ballroom dancing show.
"lovelies! Chaz is Being Viciously Attacked on Blogs & Message boards about being on DWTS!This is Still America right ? It took guts 2 do it," Cher tweeted on Wednesday.
"Can u guys check out sites & give him your support ? Btw ...Mothers don't stop Getting angry with stupid bigots who fk with their children !", she added.
Chaz Bono, 42, has been the target of jokes...
Los Angeles (Reuters) - Cher has slammed the "stupid bigots" who have attacked the casting of her transgender son Chaz on TV show "Dancing with the Stars", and called on her fans to flood social media websites with messages of support.
The singer and actress took to her Twitter account to defend Chaz Bono, who underwent a female-to-male sex change last year, saying it took courage for him to agree to be one of the celebrity contestants on the ballroom dancing show.
"lovelies! Chaz is Being Viciously Attacked on Blogs & Message boards about being on DWTS!This is Still America right ? It took guts 2 do it," Cher tweeted on Wednesday.
"Can u guys check out sites & give him your support ? Btw ...Mothers don't stop Getting angry with stupid bigots who fk with their children !", she added.
Chaz Bono, 42, has been the target of jokes...
- 9/1/2011
- by Reuters
- Huffington Post
Canadian television writer, producer and actor John Aylesworth has died of pneumonia, aged 81.
Aylesworth passed away in Rancho Mirage, California on 28 July.
He performed on radio in his native Toronto as a child, and went on to find success on U.S. television.
Aylesworth was perhaps best known for co-creating 1970s American country music television variety show Hee Haw with Frank Peppiatt and Bernie Brillstein. The programme featured famous guests in country, gospel and bluegrass music, including Johnny Cash and Conway Twitty.
In addition, he served as a writer or producer on TV shows such as Your Hit Parade, The Kraft Music Hall, The Judy Garland Show and The Jonathan Winters Show.
He was also among the writers who shared an Emmy nomination for The Julie Andrews Hour in 1973 and The Sonny and Cher Show in 1976.
Aylesworth is survived by his fourth wife, Anita, two children from his first marriage, three from his second marriage, and one grandson.
Aylesworth passed away in Rancho Mirage, California on 28 July.
He performed on radio in his native Toronto as a child, and went on to find success on U.S. television.
Aylesworth was perhaps best known for co-creating 1970s American country music television variety show Hee Haw with Frank Peppiatt and Bernie Brillstein. The programme featured famous guests in country, gospel and bluegrass music, including Johnny Cash and Conway Twitty.
In addition, he served as a writer or producer on TV shows such as Your Hit Parade, The Kraft Music Hall, The Judy Garland Show and The Jonathan Winters Show.
He was also among the writers who shared an Emmy nomination for The Julie Andrews Hour in 1973 and The Sonny and Cher Show in 1976.
Aylesworth is survived by his fourth wife, Anita, two children from his first marriage, three from his second marriage, and one grandson.
- 8/5/2010
- WENN
Arthur Schneider, an Emmy-winning editor, died Oct. 1 in Port Hueneme, Calif. He was 79.
Schneider's career spanned more than 35 years, working on such shows as "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," "The Sonny and Cher Show," "The Julie Andrews Hour" and numerous Bob Hope comedy specials. Hope gave Schneider the nickname "Jumpcut."
Schneider earned four Emmy Awards and seven nominations.
After he retired, Schneider published a number of books about both the technical side of postproduction and editing as well as his personal experiences in the early days of television.
Schneider is survived by his wife, Dee; two children, Robert and Lori; and three grandchildren.
Schneider's career spanned more than 35 years, working on such shows as "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," "The Sonny and Cher Show," "The Julie Andrews Hour" and numerous Bob Hope comedy specials. Hope gave Schneider the nickname "Jumpcut."
Schneider earned four Emmy Awards and seven nominations.
After he retired, Schneider published a number of books about both the technical side of postproduction and editing as well as his personal experiences in the early days of television.
Schneider is survived by his wife, Dee; two children, Robert and Lori; and three grandchildren.
- 10/12/2009
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Arnold Schwarzenegger's only Republican opponent in the race for California Governor is being asked to step down and back the movie star. Republican party leaders in Washington fear state senator Tom McClintock's campaign is deflecting Republican votes away from Arnie, who is now five per cent behind new favorite Cruz Bustamante in the recall election polls. Another Republican candidate, Peter Ueberroth, stepped down earlier this week. Republican Mary Bono, widow of Sonny And Cher star Sonny Bono, says, "It's essential that he drop out if he doesn't want to be personally responsible for electing Cruz Bustamante." Meanwhile, Arnie is losing the celebrity vote to businesswoman Arianna Huffington, who staged a campaign fundraiser at producer pal Lawrence Bender's Hollywood home. Dustin Hoffman, David Carradine, Anjelica Huston and Nia Vardalos were in attendance. Schwarzenegger guests at his own fundraiser in Hollywood this weekend, which is being hosted by actor pal Jim Belushi.
- 9/12/2003
- WENN
Superstar Cher will turn back time one last time to show off her fashion passion during her final tour. The flamboyant celeb is well-known for the headline-grabbing outfits she used to don on the Sonny and Cher Show and at award ceremonies. And Cher is not letting her fans down when she puts on her towering stiletto boots--she's getting her frequent fashion collaborator Bob Mackie to design the 10 costume changes in the show. Mackie confirms, "She said, 'I'm going to do it up good!' and believe me she is going to give you your money's worth." Mackie has created a bodysuit covered in New Zealand tribal motifs topped with a shredded jacket for her opening number as she bows at Toronto, Canada, on Friday.
- 6/12/2002
- WENN
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