Gary Wright Dies: ‘Dream Weaver’ & ‘Love Is Alive’ Singer-Songwriter Was 80

USA Today about how the book came about, McConaughey said: “This book came to me in a dream. It was like a folk-song ditty.

Laura Linney shared her reaction to an “unfortunate” incident that occurred during New York Fashion Week, in which a member from her security team get hit in the head by an aggressive fan.

Charlie Robison, the Texas singer-songwriter whose rootsy anthems made the country charts until he was forced to retire after complications from a medical procedure left him unable to sing, died Sunday. He was 59.

We'd like to say that this summer has been one fueled by the midnight sun and pounding electronica in a dusty field, but the weather has been so morose it's been impossible to do that.

Taylor Momsen has said she was “relentlessly” bullied after starring in How The Grinch Stole Christmas.The singer and former actor, who had her breakout role aged seven as Cindy Lou in the 2000 live-action film opposite Jim Carrey, explained on the Podcrushed podcast how she was labelled “Grinch Girl” by her classmates at school.“The Grinch changed my life in a multitude of ways – one of them being I was made fun of relentlessly,” Momsen said. “Every time I would start a new school or go somewhere else, I don’t even think the kids knew my name.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor With “American Fiction,” Cord Jefferson, best known for penning television episodes of “Succession” and “Watchmen,” helms one of the finest directorial debuts seen since Sam Mendes’ “American Beauty.” In the style that feels like an audacious blend of the screenplays of Alexander Payne’s “Sideways” and Nicole Holofcener’s “Can You Ever Forgive Me,” he shepherds an audacious dramedy anchored by a career-best and Oscar-worthy performance from star Jeffrey Wright. After debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival, it’s a movie that could be a contender for the coveted TIFF Audience Award, and it would be deserved.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director A new article from The New York Times on how the “Barbie” movie’s success will pay off for Mattel reveals that executives at the company were first treated to a 147-page script for the film. The screenplay by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach would be shaped into a 114 minute film. Mattel Films head Robbie Brenner was the first exec to read the script.

A woman chased down actor Gary Busey after he allegedly hit her car on a Malibu highway and drove off — and then refused to hand over his insurance information when she caught up to him at a restaurant.The 79-year-old “Buddy Holly Story” star is under investigation for his involvement in the alleged hit and run that happened Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to The Post.The woman, who was not identified, told TMZ she was driving down the Pacific Coast Highway when Busey pulled out of a shopping center and struck her back bumper before leaving the scene.“Sir, you hit my car, I need your information,” the woman shouted to the “Point Break” star as they drove alongside each other, according to wild footage obtained by TMZ.“Sir, you hit my car,” the woman screamed louder as Busey zoomed away.Eventually, she caught up with the actor in a restaurant parking lot and demanded he hand over his insurance information as she pointed out scuff marks on his Volvo, according to the footage.“I want the information,” she said sternly. “I’m private,” Busey replied as he got back into his car.“It doesn’t matter, you hit me,” the woman shot back.

Nathan Louis Jackson, the award-winning playwright who made a splash with the debut of Broke-ology in 2008 and who went on to write and produce TV shows such as Luke Cage, S.W.A.T., 13 Reasons Why and Shameless, died on August 22, according to multiple reports. While no cause of death was given, his wife told the New York Times that Jackson had had recent cardiac problems, including an aortic dissection and an aortic aneurysm. He was 44.

The artist died on Monday at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California.

TMZ, the artist’s death follows a long battle with his health in recent years, which saw him struggle with both Parkinson’s disease and dementia. The news of his passing was broken by his son, Justin, who confirmed to the outlet that his father died in his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California.Although no cause of death has been officially announced, his son shared details on his father’s recent health battles.He stated that while Wright had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s nearly six years ago – and Lewy body dementia shortly after – it was only over the past 12 months that the symptoms began to rapidly progress.

pic.twitter.com/r7bwnIhKMEThis began a friendship with the former Beatle, who Wright would later write about in his book “Dream Weaver: A Memoir; Music, Meditation, and My Friendship with George Harrison.”“I always had a feeling that God existed and was helping me,” Wright said in a 2014 interview. “It wasn’t really defined clearly but I knew there was something there and it wasn’t until I met George Harrison that I started to really begin to delve deeply into spiritual life.” Recording as a solo artist, both “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive” reached No.

Michaela Zee Gary Wright, the musician best known for his hit singles “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive,” has died. He was 80.

Steve Harwell, former lead vocalist and co-founder of rock band Smash Mouth, known for its 1999 hit “All Star,” died Monday at his home in Boise, Idaho, just days after entering hospice for complications of liver failure, the New York Times reported. He was 56.

Longtime CBS New York chief medical correspondent Dr. Max Gomez, affectionately known as Dr. Max, died Saturday after a long illness, the station reported. He was 72.

Nancy Buirski, a PGA Award winner who produced the 2016 film Loving that was inspired by her documentary, directed several films including last year’s Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy and founded the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, died August 29. Her company Augusta Films announced the news but did not provide details.

Ray Hildebrand, the singer-songwriter whose duet “Hey Paula” with his friend Jill Jackson under the names Paul and Paula became a million-selling #1 hit in 1963, died August 18 of dementia at his home in Overland Park, Kansas. He was 82.

Tina Howe, the celebrated playwright whose works included the oft-staged Painting Churches and Coastal Disturbances, died yesterday of natural causes after a short illness due to complications from a hip fracture sustained in a recent fall. The two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist was 85.

2023 Streamy Awards, and among the stars in attendance was WWE Superstar Zelina Vega. The Puerto Rican professional wrestler, whose real name is Thea Megan Trinidad Büdgen, has an incredible story full of personal hardships, success, and passion.At 4’11, the small but mighty wrestler, actress, and gamer, was born in New York and grew up watching professional wrestling with her father Michael Trinidad, and younger brother Timothy. She tragically lost her dad in the September 11, 2001 attacks but continues to honor his legacy. “I actually have a ritual right before I go out,” she told HOLA! USA on the red carpet.

Michaela Zee Richard Lewis did not always get along with “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator and longtime friend Larry David. In a recent interview with The Spectator, the comedian shared his first impressions of David when the two met at a summer sports camp at the age of 12. “I disliked him intensely.