Photo by Sue Suchyta Damage to the Divine Child High School stage occurred in two long parallel buckled ridges perpendicular to the house. By SUE SUCHYTA The theater departments at Edsel Ford and Divine Child high schools in Dearborn suffered damage from the Aug. 11 torrential downpour that dropped five inches of rain on the area in several hours. Robert Doyle, director of choral activities and theater at Edsel Ford, said Wednesday that there is damage, but the extent has not yet been determined. “Many of our set … [Read more...] about Theater departments suffer damage at Divine Child, Edsel Ford high schools
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HOLLYWOOD — Everyone keeps talking about the sudden passing of Robin Williams at the age of 63. In 1977, I saw a young Robin Williams guesting in a taping of “The Richard Pryor Show.” Everyone there knew this funny guy was going places. He showed up next as a regular on the revival of “Laugh-In,” the top-rated variety show of the 1960s. “Laugh-In” gave us Lily Tomlin and Goldie Hawn, who later won an Oscar for “There’s a Girl in My Soup” with Peter Sellers. Even President Richard Nixon wanted to be on the show. Robin also guested on … [Read more...] about HOLLYWOOD
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Adam Sandler in “Blended” DOG OF THE WEEK “Blended” (PG-13) — Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore play single parents who can’t stand each other after going on a disastrous blind date. By sheer coincidence, Sandler takes his three daughters to the same resort in South Africa as Barrymore and her two sons. Then it’s a safari through dense patches of Sandler-humor and sappy bogs of Sandler-schmultz. There are some moments of dry humor, or genuine wit — but each time it’s a surprise in the regular routine of poop jokes, … [Read more...] about COUCH THEATER — DVD PREVIEWS
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Tzi Ma Q: I am a big fan of “24,” and was pleasantly surprised to see the character of Cheng return this summer. Can you tell me where else I can see the actor who played him? — Lawrence E., Baltimore A: Tzi Ma is the longtime character actor who lost his head as Cheng Zhi in the season finale of “24: Live Another Day.” I spoke with Tzi recently, and was delighted (and a bit relieved) to find that he was nothing like Cheng and much more like his character of the Zen Master on USA’s “Satisfaction” (which has its season … [Read more...] about CELEBRITY EXTRA
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Thorsten Kaye stars as “Ridge” on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Quinn and Deacon discovered an incriminating secret that could assist them in their plan. Ivy asked Aly to help her right a wrong. Ridge voiced his regrets to Katie about getting involved in Brooke’s personal life. A celebration was planned to mark a momentous occasion between two families. Armed with useful information, Quinn and Deacon plotted the next step in their scheme to keep Bill and Brooke apart. Ridge agreed to attend the … [Read more...] about SOAP UPDATES
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Arts, Beats Eats will offer new activities at 17th festival
By EVELYN CAIRNS In addition to fine art works in all mediums, music by top bands and the specialties of more than 60 restaurants, the 17th annual Ford Arts, Beats & Eats festival will offer a variety of new activities this year. The festival will take place in Downtown Royal Oak from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 1. Admission will cost $3 daily before 3 p.m. and $5 daily after 3 p.m. There will be no charge for admission before 5 p.m. Aug. 29. Children 3 and under will be admitted … [Read more...] about Arts, Beats Eats will offer new activities at 17th festival