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| Famous birthdays for Aug. 3: Martha Stewart, Spinderella | Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. They include: -- Inventor Elisha Graves Otis in 1811 -- Journalist Ernie Pyle in 1900 -- Musician Tony Bennett in 1926 -- Actor Steven Berkoff in 1937 (age 89) -- Football Hall of Fame member Lance Alworth in 1940 (age 86) -- Actor Martin Sheen in 1940 (age 86) -- TV personality/lifestyle consultant Martha Stewart in 1941 (age 85) -- Filmmaker John Landis in 1950 (age 76) -- Hockey Hall of Fame member Marcel Dionne in 1951 (age 75) -- Actor John C. |
| Ariana Grande won't star in 'Sunday in the Park' as planned | Wicked icon and pop music star Ariana Grande will not star in the West End production of Stephen Sondheim's musical, Sunday in the Park with George, as planned. The show was slated to open in London next summer with Jonathan Bailey co-starring. Grande's representative confirmed in a statement to People.com and The Hollywood Reporter that she will be taking a break after she wraps up her current concert tour. "Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour," the statement said. |
| 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' tops North American box office with $355M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $355 million in receipts this weekend, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday. Coming in at No. 2 is The Odyssey with $51 million, followed by Toy Story 5 at No. 3 with $6.3 million, Minions & Monsters at No. 4 with $5.8 million and Moana at No. 5 with $5.3 million. Rounding out the top tier are Hadestown at No. 6 with $2 million, The Invite at No. 7 with $1.2 million, I Want Your Sex at No. 8 with $600,000, Evil Dead Burn at No. 9 with $527,000 and Young Washington at No. 10 with $478,000. |
| Famous birthdays for Aug. 2: Joanna Cassidy, Britt Lower | Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. |
| 'Sopranos' legend Vincent Pastore dies at 80 | The Sopranos and Goodfellas legend Vincent Pastore has died at his home in the Bronx, New York, at the age of 80. The Vietnam War veteran's representatives confirmed the sad news to TMZ, People.com and E! News on Saturday. The cause of his death is currently unknown. "Vinny was one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever known," his manager Robert Altman told People.com. "He treated everyone with warmth and respect, never turning down a fan who wanted a photograph or an autograph. He genuinely appreciated the people who supported him and always made them feel valued." His other credits include Black Roses, Carlito's Way, Men of Respect, Gotti and Witness to the Mob. Pastore is survived by his daughter Renee. |