CBS sitcom The Honeymooners, has died at the age of 99.According to Associated Press, Randolph’s son and only surviving family member Randolph Charles conveyed in a statement that she died of natural causes while in her home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan on Saturday evening (January 13).The stage and television actress was most well-known for her role as Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners, starring in an ensemble cast that included Jackie Gleason as bus driver Ralph Kramden, Audrey Meadows as Kramden’s witty and tenacious wife Alice, and Art Carney as Ed Norton, a dimwitted-yet-buoyant sewer worker and husband to Randolph’s character.The sitcom, which was also created by Gleason and loosely based on his childhood, aired on CBS between 1955 and 1956. Lasting one season consisting of 39 episodes, The Honeymooners followed the foursome in their daily lives as residents of New York City.
Mbongeni Ngema, South African Musician and ‘Sarafina!’ Creator, Dies at 68
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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Mbongeni Ngema, a distinguished South African musician and creator of the musical “Sarafina!,” died on Wednesday in a car accident. He was 68. “Ngema was killed in a head-on car accident while returning from a funeral he was attending in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape this evening,” his family said in a statement to the Associated Press.
It is understood that he was a passenger in the car. A playwright, producer and composer, he is best known for creating the 1987 stage musical “Sarafina!,” which tells the tale of a student woman who sees her teacher sent to jail and inspires other to fight against the racial segregation system known as apartheid. In 1981, he also created “Woza Albert,” a satirical stage drama in which Jesus Christ returns to Earth as a black South African.
“Sarafina!,” with lyrics co-written by Hugh Masekela, first opened at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg with Leleti Khumalo in the title role. With Khumalo reprising the role, it transferred to Broadway in 1988 and played at the Cort Theater for nearly 600 performances until it closed in July 1989. “Sarafina!” was produced as a musical film that debuted in 1992 at the Cannes Film Festival.
It was directed by Darrell Roodt and produced by Anant Singh. The film starred Khumalo, Miriam Makeba, John Kani and Whoopi Goldberg. Apartheid was still operational at the time the film rights were acquired and Hollywood studios reportedly chose not to finance the film production.
Singh assembled finance instead from the BBC in the U.K. and French producer Revcom. By the time filming started, Nelson Mandela had been released from jail and apartheid had official been abolished.
Accepting ‘Succession’s Emmy For Outstanding Drama Series, Creator Jesse Armstrong Quips About Political Partisanship: “After Four Seasons Of Satire, That’s A Problem We’ve Now Fixed”
Succession creator and showrunner Jesse Armstrong delivered an acceptance speech for the show’s Outstanding Drama win that matched the show’s arch tone, at least in part.
Joyce Randolph, Trixie on ‘The Honeymooners,’ Dies at 99
Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Joyce Randolph, who played Trixie Norton on the classic sitcom “The Honeymooners,” and was the last surviving member of the cast, died Saturday in New York City. She was 99. Randolph was in hospice care at the time of her death and died of natural causes, her son, Randy, told TMZ.
Prime Video Southeast Asia Slashes Originals Team, Confirms Move To “Leaner Local Operating Model”
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Prime Video Southeast Asia is cutting its originals team in Singapore and moving to a “leaner operating model,” as part of the globe wave of redundancies announced earlier this week.
Tisa Farrow, Actor and Mia Farrow’s Sister, Dies at 72
Valerie Wu Intern Tisa Farrow, an actor and sister of Mia Farrow, died in her sleep on Jan. 10 in Rutland, Vermont. She was 72.
Tubi Buys South African Thriller ‘Devil’s Peak’ For U.S. & Canada
EXCLUSIVE: Tubi has landed U.S. and Canadian rights to South African limited series Devil’s Peak about a Detective tracking down a vigilante killer in Cape Town.
K-Pop Convention KCON Sets Five Editions in 2024, Adding Hong Kong
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief KCON, the Korean pop music and culture convention operated by CJ ENM, will hold five editions in 2024, organizers said on Thursday. The first of the year will be Hong Kong, a new destination for the convention series, before moving on to KCON Japan in May 10-12 and KCON LA July 26-28. Other editions will be held in Saudi Arabia and Europe at unspecified dates in the second half of the year. The Hong Kong edition will be held at March 30-31 at the AsiaWorld Expo, a 10,000 seater venue adjacent to the airport.
Emmerdale and Hollyoaks star Georgina Hale dies as tributes flood in
Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress Georgina Hale has sadly passed away at the age of 80, after a career spanning 50 years.The star, who was also known for her work in Ken Russell's films, won a BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer in 1974 for her performance in Mahler. Georgina passed away on January 4th, but the news has only just been shared. Later in her career, she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her role in the theatre production Steaming.
X-Men and Netflix star Adan Canto dies at 42
X-Men co-star Adan Canto has died at the age of 42 following a private battle with appendiceal cancer. The actor was also known for playing Vice President-elect Aaron Shore on Designated Survivor opposite Kiefer Sutherland, and Colombian politician Rodrigo Lara Bonilla on Netflix thriller Narcos.
Designated Survivor and Narcos actor Adan Canto dies aged 42
Designated Survivor and Narcos star Adan Canto has sadly died at the age of 42 following a private battle with appendiceal cancer, his agent has confirmed. The renowned Mexican actor, who originally started out as a singer in Mexico City before finding Hollywood fame sadly passed away on Monday, reports Deadline.
Love Island: All Stars on avoiding exs, ‘new boobs’ and bikini prep
Love Island is inviting back some of its most memorable contestants for its new All Stars spin-off, giving the seasoned singles another chance to turn heads, crack on and find romance around the show’s iconic firepit. Over the next few weeks, host Maya Jama will be welcoming the dating show’s biggest names into Love Island’s South African villa - with series three’s Georgia Harrison, series five’s Chris Taylor and 2021 star Kaz Kamwi among those hoping to couple up once again.
Most Shocking Epstein Docs Yet! Donald Trump With 'Many Girls'? TAPES Of Bill Clinton & Prince Andrew?!
Even more Jeffrey Epstein documents, even more accusations against former presidents… And others… The latest comes from victim Sarah Rans
Caddyshack and Tron actress Cindy Morgan dies at 69 as tributes pour in
80s movie legend Cindy Morgan, who famously shot to fame in Caddyshack and Tron, has sadly passed away at the age of 69, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office confirmed on Saturday. At this time, no further details have been confirmed about when her death took place, nor has her cause of death been revealed, reports TMZ. Following the sad news of her death, countless tributes have poured in from famous faces and fans alike, with many sharing their grief on social media.
Actor Christian Oliver and his two young daughters die after tragic plane crash
Christian Oliver and his two daughters, Madita Klepser, 10, and Annik Klepser, 12, are dead after a small aircraft they were on crashed into the ocean. The family had been vacationing in the Caribbean for the holidays. Police said the plane’s pilot and owner, Robert Sachspilot, is also dead.According to reports, the crash occurred just after midday Thursday.
Lana Del Rey and Tyler, the Creator reported to be among 2024 Coachella headliners
Lana Del Rey and Tyler, the Creator are reported to be two of this year’s Coachella Festival headliners.The report comes from HITS Daily Double, a music industry trade publication, which states that “rumour has it” that the two artists have been “confirmed” to headline the event.The same story also suggests that Doja Cat is in line to be the third headliner, although that is described as “not yet confirmed”.Back in June, the festival’s organisers confirmed that the 2024 edition would fall across the weekends of April 12-14 and April 19-21 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. All the latest news about ticket availability can be found here.Rage Against the Machine were reportedly being chased to headline, until the news arrived earlier this week (January 3) from the band’s drummer Brad Wilk that they “will not be touring or playing live again”.Other names that were apparently under consideration at various stages during the booking process are said to include Dua Lipa, Shakira, The Rolling Stones, Olivia Rodrigo and Travis Scott.Del Rey’s performance at last year’s Glastonbury was abruptly cut short after she came on stage 30 minutes late and ran beyond the site’s strict curfew.
U.S. Removes Uganda from Trade Deal Following Homophobic Law
The U.S. has removed Uganda from the list of nations eligible to benefit from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) because of their enactment of the “Anti-Homosexuality Act.”
Starsky and Hutch actor David Soul dies aged 80
Actor David Soul, best known for his role in the television series Starsky and Hutch, has died at the age of 80, his wife Helen Snell said in a statement.
Mickey Cottrell, Veteran Publicist and Champion of Independent Film, Dies at 79
Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Mickey Cottrell, a veteran publicist for independent films known as a champion of filmmakers and actors, died Monday at the Motion Picture Hospital in Woodland Hills, his sister Suzy Cottrell confirmed. He was 79.
Hy Levine, Veteran Disney and Universal Film Advertising Executive, Dies at 87
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Herman “Hy” Levine, a 48-year veteran of the film industry who rose through the marketing ranks at Universal and Disney, died Dec. 27 in Rockville, Md. after suffering from pancreatic cancer.
Celebrity deaths 2023: The celebrities and famous faces who have died this year
It was another historic year with another change in Prime Minister, a new monarch officially crowned and the Lionesses reaching the World Cup final.