Celebrity Status – Naked Gun Neeson, Eugene’s Star, And Franklin Hold ‘Em?
For Thursday, February 29th:
Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ is drawing comparisons to the Franklin theme song. Bruce Cockburn, who wrote and performed it, told PEOPLE, “The rhythmic feel is similar to my theme song for the Franklin TV series, but to my ears that’s where the similarity stops… I can’t claim to have had any part in writing it.” (Although I bet he wishes he did… Texas Hold ‘Em is now number one on both the Billboard Country chart and the Billboard Hot 100.)
Comedian Richard Lewis, known for his stand-up and his time on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ has died at 76 following a heart attack. He had quit working last year, announcing that he had Parkinson’s.
Eugene Levy is going to be getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next Friday. Catherine O’Hara will be paying tribute to her friend — and co-star on many occasions.
Paramount has announced a ‘Naked Gun’ movie remake coming our way sometime next year, with Liam Neeson set to play the Leslie Nielsen role of Frank Drebin… and the internet seems split on whether or not it should be done.
ICYMI: Deal or No Deal returned Monday in the form of a survival competition called Deal or No Deal Island… Survivor began with a spicy tribal council…and new to Amazon Prime this week, Jennifer Lopez tells “The Greatest Love Story Never Told.” It’s a Behind-the-scenes look at the making of “This Is Me…Now.”
