Russell Armstrong, the estranged husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong, was found dead Monday night.
Should Billy Crystal Host the Oscars Again?
Whether he likes it or not, when he finally calls it a day, Billy Crystal will surely best be known for hosting the Oscars. And might he just be tempted to give it another go?
Crystal Cathedral, Famed ‘Hour of Power’ Church, Waits on Miracle as Suitors Up Bids
Crystal Cathedral Ministries now hopes its Hour of Power comes in the form of millions of dollars in donations.
Before Emma Stone Was Famous, She Was Almost a Partridge
It’s awfully inconvenient: the more famous an actor becomes, the greater the chance that embarrassing early footage will eventually emerge.
Swap Meet on Steroids: California Store Gives Away All Items for Free
If everything’s free, is it still a store? No matter — the Long Beach Free Store just says all its items are 100% off.
Reading While Eating for August 15: Origins of Art
Tuesday’s links discuss art, parents, and the parents of artists.
11-Year-Old Boy Behind Amazing Hockey Shot May Have to Give Up $50K Prize
The drama, with a twist, came at halftime raffle shot during a charity game between Shattuck and The World in Faribault, Minn.
The Indiana State Fair’s Tragic Stage Collapse: Looking for Answers
A stage collapsed in high winds at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday, killing five concertgoers and injuring dozens more. Since then, officials, citizens and the media have been searching for explanations. Here are some of the …
Study: Pretty People Are More Selfish
For those blessed with good looks, it’s “my way or the highway.” And what a beautiful way it is. (via Guardian)
Lost in Translation: Student Has Tongue Surgery to Speak Better Korean
Talk about a tongue-twister.
Did Butch Cassidy Survive? Uncovered Manuscript Says He Died of Old Age
“You just keep thinking, Butch. That’s what you’re good at.” Turns out, Butch may have had the brains to make it to retirement.
Rembrandt Drawing Worth $250,000 Recovered After Theft from California Hotel
In July, it was a Picasso drawing that went on the lam. This month’s pièce de résistance? A Rembrandt.