June 2009
17 posts
Michael Jackson passes away at 50
At CMG Worldwide, we represent the greatest legends of the past. Our client list includes sports heroes, actors, musicians, authors and historical figures. Marilyn Monroe and James Dean are just a few of the famous names we represent. But these people were more than just celebrities - they changed the world that we live in. The entertainers we represent were pioneers who set the bar for all...
USA Today talks to Kendra Wilkinson about her... →
Kendra Wilkinson's Bachelorette Party Tonight!
Bridget Marquardt tweeted today about preparing for friend and former Girl Next Door Kendra Wilkinson’s bachelorette party. The festivities begin tonight!
Season Finale of "Bridget's Sexiest Beaches"...
Join Bridget Marquardt tonight as she heads to Morocco and Mexico for the seaon finale of her hit Travel Chanel series, “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches”! The shows will air tonight at 10 and 10:30.
Kendra & Hank Baby Update!
In an E! online interview, former Girl Next Door Kendra Wilkinson reveals that her baby with finace Hank Baskett is due on Christmas Day! The couple will find out the sex in a few weeks, but Kendra already has names picked out! The reality star and her athlete fiance are planning on Hank Randall Baskett IV if its a boy, and Kianna or Arianna for a girl. “Whatever comes out of me,...
Kendra Wilkinson is Having a Baby!
Kendra Wilkinson and her fiance, Philadelphia Eagles player Hank Baskett, are expecting a baby! In a statement to E! News, Wilkinson said, “Hank and I are thrilled to announce we are expecting our first child together. We are touched by the outpouring of support by our family, friends and fans.” Be sure to check out “Kendra” on E! every Sunday at 10/9c to watch Kendra and...
"Kendra!" is a ratings success!
Kendra Wilkinson’s new E! reality show, “Kendra” debuted to record-breaking numbers on Sunday. 2.6 million viewers watched the premiere, making it the network’s highest ratings for a reality show since the 2002 debut of “The Anna Nicole Show”. Congratulations, Kendra!
New Episodes of "Bridget's Sexiest Beaches"...
Follow Bridget Marquardt tonight to the beautiful beaches of Essaoiura, Morocco and Cancun, Mexico! New episodes of “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches” will air at 10 and 10:30pm E/P on the Travel Chanel
CMG Summer Reading List
Written by Turner’s own daughter Cheryl Crane, along with celebrity biographer Cindy De La Hoz, “Lana: The Memories, the Myths, and the Movies” documents Lana Turner’s life as a Hollywood star from the moment she was discovered sipping a Coke at a soda fountain. The biography reads more like a scrapbook, and you’ll find on-set and candid photos of Turner on every...
Looking for something to do this summer? Check out the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina. The interpretive musuem showcases Gardner’s childhood near Smithfield, her rise to Hollywood stardom, and her friends, family and travels.
"Kendra" coming to E!
Don’t miss the debut of Kendra Wilkinson’s new E! reality show, “Kendra”, airing on 10pm June 7th. Follow the former Girl Next Door as she moves out of the Playboy mansion and into place of her own, where she has to learn to cook, do laundry and pay her own bills! She’ll also be planning her wedding to Philadelphia Eagles receiver Hank Baskett.
Never Before Seen Marilyn Photos!
Head over to LIFE.com to see never released shots of a 24 year-old Marilyn Monroe, taken by Ed Clark for LIFE magazine in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park.
Marilyn Monroe's Birthday
Marilyn Monroe would have been 83 today.
May 2009
15 posts
Gene Siskel Film Center Presents: "An Adventure...
Tickets are on sale now for the School of the Art Institute’s Gene Siskel Film Center’s fundraiser, “An Adventure with George Lucas” at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago on June 13 from 6-10pm.
The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Gene Siskel’s Film Center Visionary Award to Lucas by SAIC President William Reiter. There will also be a...
Last Chance to Own "Rebel Without a Cause" T-shirt
The auction for the iconic white t-shirt James Dean wore in “Rebel Without a Cause” ends today at 5pm Pacific Time. Don’t miss this chance to own valuable piece of cinematic memorabilia! The auction is through Nate D. Sanders, Inc. and bids can be placed online. Also ending today are the auctions for the pants Dean wore in “Rebel Without a Cause” as well as a few...
Marilyn Monroe Items Up For Auction
This rhinestone-encrusted chiffon and net leotard is one of the many personal items of Marilyn Monroe’s that will be up for auction on June 26. Supposedly, Marilyn was going to wear this costume in the movie “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” before censors deemed the outfit inappropriate.
This fox fur stole with silk lining that Marilyn often wore on nights out will also be up for...
On this day in history...
“World’s Greatest Athlete” Jim Thorpe was born in 1887!
Thorpe played professional football, major and minor league baseball and ran track and field for the United States Olympic team. He made it into the College Football Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, played on several baseball teams, and was an Olympic pentathalon and decathalon champion. In 1950, the...
Don't Miss "Bridget's Sexiest Beaches"!
Join Bridget Marquardt tonight as she explores the beautiful beaches of Key West and Arenal, Costa Rica! The new episodes air on the Travel Channel at 10:00 and 10:30 E/P. Check out the website for on-location photos, travel guides and more!
Marilyn Monroe's Personal Belongings Up For...
Some of Marilyn Monroe’s personal items will be up for auction starting June 26th as part of Julien’s 2009 Summer Sale. Before the auction, items will be on display at Planet Hollywood: Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The list of almost 150 items includes clothing, jewelry, autographed photos, and belongings from her Brentwood home.
Interview with Bettie Page artist
Read an interview with Heaven Bound: Bettie Page art show creator Lenora Claire here.
Holly Madison Joins "Peepshow"
Holly Madison has officially joined the cast of “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. She will be taking over for fellow “Dancing with the Stars” alum, Kelly Monaco, starting June 22. Check out the official “Peepshow” website here.
Frank Lloyd Wright Collection Lego Sets Released
Lego has introduced the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection as part of its Lego Architecture series that debuted last year. The line includes renderings of the Space Needle, the Empire State Building and the Sears Tower, among others. Now, architecture buffs can recreate two of Wright’s most iconic buildings - the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater. Both kits come with building...
Check out Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe in the Huffington Post’s World’s Most Famous Swimsuits! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/25/make-a-splash-the-worlds_n_206957.html
Bill Elliott makes 800th career start
Bill Elliott made his 800th career start on Monday in the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. He drove the No. 21 Motorcraft Ford for Wood Brothers Racing and finished in 15th place.
Six Degrees of CMG
Robert Belushi, nephew of CMG Worldwide client John Belushi, will make his acting debut in “Riffraff”, which premieres at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago at 8pm on May 29th. The film will run through June 4th.
“Riffraff”, filmed on location at Chicago’s North Avenue Beach, is about a group of ragtag lifeguards spending summer on the beach.
Tom and Huck Statue Rededicated
After undergoing an extensive renovation, a statue of famous “Huckleberry Finn” characters Tom and Huck in Hannibal, Missouri has been completed and was rededicated on Saturday.
Renovations started three years ago after officials found that parts of the statue had deteriorated and were unsafe. First dedicated in 1926, the statue is one of only a few in the world that depicts fictional...
Scott Baio to Host First Annual Celebrity Baby...
The Bailey Baio Angel Foundation, started by CMG Worldwide client Scott Baio and his wife Renee, will host the first annual “Celebrity Baby Yard Sale” on May 30 from 8am-4pm at the Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel in Studio City, California.
All are invited to help raise much needed funds and awareness for organic acidemia metabolic disorders, and to support the children and families...
April 2009
1 post
March 2009
12 posts
Watch tonight!
Hey there,
Make sure you watch Dancing With The Stars tonight featuring Holly Madison!
Be sure to watch tonight..
Make sure you watch the Dancing With The Stars Results Show tonight at 9/8c only on ABC to find out if Holly gets to stay!
Retired CHP Investigators To Discuss James Dean's...
Panel discussion to feature authors, other experts on Dean’s last day.
Did James Dean stop for breakfast? Where exactly did he fill up the Porsche on the way to Salinas? Was he speeding at the time of his fatal accident?
These questions and more were answered by a panel of witnesses earlier this month in Santa Clarita, California. Many of the people on the panel, including the retired CHP...
Diddja?
Diddja watch Dancing With The Stars last night and vote for Holly? Awesome, me too. Be sure to watch the results tonight to see if our girl gets to dance her way to next week. Thanks Babe!
Tuesday, 9/8c only on ABC.
February 2009
7 posts
Bettie Page paintings featured at Tampa Bay's Nude... →
From MSNBC.com “Kelly Stevens says she spends half of her time trying to explain that “Nude Nite” is a legitimate art event.”
Notorious Bettie Page's Gretchen Mol appears in...
Bettie Page actress Gretchen Mol was featured in an interview on IFC.com about her new project. Gretchen Mol portrayed Bettie Page in 2005’s critically acclaimed docudrama “The Notorious Bettie Page” Check it out here.
James Dean would have been 78 this past Sunday.
Article here.
Fans gathered in northern Indiana this past weekend to celebrate the legacy of the legendary James Dean. The actor would have been 78 on February 8th. In honor of Dean’s legacy, CMG Worldwide will launch a new multimedia experience at The Official James Dean Website featuring new content and an update to the website. Check back for more details.