Betty Ann Bruno Dies: ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Munchkin Who Became Longtime Local TV Reporter Was 91

A UK bank has announced it will be giving £200 in free cash to anyone who makes one simple change to their account. NatWest has said that its banking customers who switch their existing bank accounts to its Reward account will be eligible for the money.

Michael Lewis, the author of The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, the book that inspired the Oscar-winning film The Blind Side, is blaming Hollywood for the rift over money between ex-NFL lineman Michael Oher and his former guardians, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy.

Dakota Fanning wasn't even 10 years old yet when she stepped in front of a camera with Hollywood legend Denzel Washington in 2004's, but he's been impressed with her ever since.«She knows how to hit the ball back over the net,» Washington raves of Fanning in ET's behind-the-scenes look at «Sky's the limit for her.»The pair reunite in the upcoming third installment of Washington's action franchise, and the Oscar winner said acting opposite Fanning as an adult this time around was a slightly surreal experience.«It was weird, you know, 'cause I'm like, 'Oh she's a grown woman,'» he shared. «She was a grown woman then, but now she's a grown woman.

TV presenter and Capital Radio DJ Roman Kemp is having a busy summer. As well as making a documentary series about young footballers, entitled Boot Dreams, he has also filmed a new BBC daytime quiz show called The Finish Line, which he co-hosts with legendary former Blue Peter presenter Sarah Greene. However, although Sarah was a household name throughout the 80s, Roman admits he didn’t know who she was when they first met.

The Princess Royal has dedicated her life to royal service and is consistently ranked as one of the hardest working members of the family. And as she turns 73, she is showing no sign of slowing down. Unlike many members of the Royal Family, Princess Anne's hundreds of engagements typically go unreported as the stoic royal is not a fan of overwhelming media attention.

Princess Anne is famous for her no nonsense attitude and her steadfast dedication to her official duties. As a result, she is consistently ranked as one of the hardest working royals every year. The late Queen's only daughter has supported many important causes over the years, whether that be Save The Children, helping those with disabilities or supporting carers.

The poignant image of Anne, Princess Royal last September escorting her mother’s casket during her solemn final journey from Balmoral to Windsor is one that remains etched on the minds of so many of us. Now, as she celebrates her 73rd birthday, she faces more heartache as the one year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death approaches.

Shelley Smith, who starred with Martin Short on ABC sitcom The Associates, has died. She was 70 and her death from cardiac arrest came on Aug. 8.

Kerry Washington is opening up about her life in her new memoir, Thicker Than Water — and she’s leaving no detail untold.

Taylor Swift rounded out her Los Angeles residency on Wednesday — and she did not disappoint! On Aug. 3, the 33-year-old «Shake It Off» singer began her 6-night run at SoFi Stadium, and she's received lots of love from her famous friends and fans every single night.Swift drew a massive number of Swifties to the grand arena, which houses over 100,000 concertgoers, belting out some of her massive hit singles.The sold-out concerts predictably drew a huge crowd of Hollywood's heavy hitters — including Jamie King, Selena Gomez, Mindy Kaling, Charlize Theron, Taylor Lautner, Emma Stone, Channing Tatum, Kevin Costner and many, many more.

Taylor Swift is loving Los Angeles! Last Thursday, the 33-year-old «Shake It Off» singer began her 6-night run at SoFi Stadium, and she's been getting lots of love from her famous friends and fans.Throughout her residency in the City of Angels, Swift is drawing a massive number of Swifties to the grand arena, which houses over 100,000 concertgoers, belting out some of her massive hit singles. The sold-out concerts are predictably drawing a huge crowd of Hollywood's heavy hitters.

Royal Zara Tindall's daughter Mia, nine, was seen playing with her cousin Savannah Phillips, 12, as the pair accompanied Princess Anne's daughter to a horse event. Zara, who has taken part in Equestrian Olympic events, was competing at the The 40th Anniversary of The Magic Millions Festival of Eventing at Gatcombe Park.

Michael Boyd, who revived the fortunes of the Royal Shakespeare Company as its artistic director, died today of cancer, his family announced. He was 68.

Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother was beloved for her quick witted sense of humour and her no nonsense attitude - qualities which, at the time of her death in 2002, had her nicknamed the ‘Best Loved Royal’. Born on August 4, 1900, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married the-then Prince Albert in 1923 at Westminster Abbey, and the couple became The Duke and Duchess of York.They had no expectation of the future that lay before them.The Duke and Duchess welcomed their first daughter, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, in 1926 and the family was later completed by younger sister, Princess Margaret Rose in 1930.

YouTube video Tuesday that Mattel chose her to announce its “groundbreaking commitment to stop using plastic by 2030.”However, the Barbie manufacturer is not making this promise. A company spokesperson told The Post on Tuesday: “This is a hoax and has nothing to do with Mattel or any of its products.”The Post has contacted Hannah for comment. The eco-activist also announced a fictional line of MyCelia EcoWarrior Barbies, which included dolls inspired by fellow activists Greta Thunberg, Julia Butterfly Hill, Nemonte Nenquimo, Phoebe Plummer, and even Hannah herself.These fictional dolls would be produced using mushrooms and other organic materials, per a fake commercial.

"Wizard of Oz" actress and former KTVU reporter Betty Ann Bruno has died, her family confirmed with Fox News Digital. She was 91. "There's a lot I can say about my mom.

passed away at age 98 in 2018 — and the media reported that the the world lost its “last living ‘Wizard of Oz’ munchkin” (he was the last munchkin played by a little person).“I said, ‘Wait a minute, I’m a munchkin and I’m still alive!'” she told The Post after hearing the news.Bruno’s husband Craig Sheiner confirmed the star’s passing this week in a Facebook post, writing: “I am so sorry to have to tell you Betty Ann’s heart left us today.”According to the post, she had just finished dancing the hula at an event in her hometown of Sonoma, California, whereupon she “developed a sudden, splitting headache.” Bruno’s husband subsequently drove her to the hospital, where she made it to the front desk before collapsing on the floor with a “massive heart attack,” per the statement.“We were together 46 years. I am devastated,” Sheiner lamented in the Facebook post.Born Betty Ann Ka’ihilani on October 1, 1931, in Wahiawa, Hawai’i, the ex-thespian’s grew up in Los Angeles Hollywood across the street from the 20th Century Fox studio lot, Deadline reported.

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William “Bill” Cunningham, who more than 50 years ago founded the company that became CESD Talent Agency, has died at 96. The agency said he died July 15 at his West Hollywood home but gave no other details.

Sineád O’Connor, the troubled Irish singer and activist who scored a global smash with Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” in 1990 and was banned from Saturday Night Live for tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II during her performance two years later, has died at 56, according to a statement from her family provided to Irish TV and radio broadcaster RTÉ. No details on the cause, date or place of her death were given.