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| Famous birthdays for Feb. 28: Ali Larter, Bernadette Peters | Those born on this date are under the sign of Pisces. They include: -- Scientist Linus Pauling in 1901 -- Filmmaker Vincente Minnelli in 1903 -- Actor Billie Bird in 1908 -- Actor Charles Durning in 1923 -- Architect Frank Gehry in 1929 -- Actor Gavin MacLeod in 1931 -- Dancer Tommy Tune in 1939 (age 87) -- International Motorsports Hall of Fame member Mario Andretti in 1940 (age 86) -- Musician Brian Jones (Rolling Stones) in 1942 -- Actor Kelly Bishop in 1944 (age 82) -- Former U.S. |
| 'Calendar Girl,' 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' singer Neil Sedaka dies | Singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka died Friday at age 86. The Hollywood Reporter, People and Rolling Stone confirmed via a statement from Sedaka's representatives. The family called Sedaka's death "a sudden loss," adding he was "a true rock and roll legend, and inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed." People confirmed TMZ's initial report that Sedaka was taken to the hospital by ambulance Friday. No further information was provided. Sedaka's own hits include "Calendar Girl" and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do." He wrote "Love Will Keep Us Together" for The Captain & Tenille and "Stupid Cupid" for Connie Francis. |
| Actors Awards 2026: Where to Watch | The Actors Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, will return Sunday. The 32nd annual event will take place at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. The Screen Actors Guild shared the show's new name in November. "Since the beginning, our statue has been called The Actor and we're a show that's entirely about actors, so this new name is a perfect next step in the show's evolution," showrunner Jon Brockett said at the time. Where to Watch: The 32nd Annual Actor Awards will stream live at 8 p.m. EST on Netflix. Paige DeSorbo and Scott Evans will host a red carpet preshow, which will air on the streamer at 7 p.m. EST. Host: Nobody Wants This star Kristen Bell returns for a third time to helm the event. |
| 'Stand By Me' returns to theaters in March for 40th anniversary | Sony Pictures announced Friday that Stand By Me will return to theaters next month for its 40th anniversary. Stand By Me runs for one week March 27 - April 3. Stand By Me was the third film directed by the late Rob Reiner, following This Is Spinal Tap and The Sure Thing. It was based on Steven King's novella The Body from Different Seasons, the same collection that included The Shawshank Redemption. The film stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell as four buddies in the 1950s. They trek to see a rumored dead body. Kiefer Sutherland played the leader of a gang of bullies. Richard Dreyfus played Wheaton's character grown up, narrating the story. |
| Bill Duke receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Bill Duke was feted on his birthday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The actor, 83, was honored for his contribution to film, starring in such features as Car Wash (1976), Commando (1985), Predator (1987) and Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005). "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome acclaimed actor and filmmaker Bill Duke to the Hollywood Walk of Fame during Black History Month for his decades-long contributions to film and television both in front and behind the camera," Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said in a statement. Duke has also helmed the movies, Deep Cover, A Rage in Harlem, The Killing Floor and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. |