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5 ‘Jewish’ Celine Dion Tunes For the Diva’s Birthday
March 30th is Celine Dion’s birthday. It’s been a tough year for her, after she lost her husband, Rene Angelil to cancer. Two days later, Dion’s brother, Daniel, died at age 59 of cancer too. While the diva from Quebec is not a member of the tribe, she’s collaborated with some amazing Jewish artists. Here…
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Debra Messing’s Meaningful Feud with Susan Sarandon Over ‘Bernie or Bust’
Yesterday, Susan Sarandon went on Chris Hayes’s show on MSNBCto talk about, among other things, Bernie Sanders and her support for him. Here’s what happened when he asked her if she would vote for Hillary Clinton, if Clinton won the primaries: Sarandon: I don’t know. I’m going to see what happens. Hayes: Really? Sarandon: Really….
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Adam Sandler and David Spade Launch Comedy Tour Ahead of ‘The Do-Over’ Movie
Old pals Adam Sandler and David Spade announced plans for a nation-wide comedy tour ahead of their upcoming Netflix movie “The Do-Over.” According to an announcement on Sandler’s Facebook page, fans of the dynamic SNL duo can catch them live with Rob Schneider, Nick Swardson and “special guests” from May 19 to May 27. The…
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‘The Nanny’ Cast’s Reunion Has Us Yelling Mr. Sheffieeeelddd
When photos surfaced of “The Nanny” cast’s mini-reunion at Fran Drescher’s house, we were all so happy to see the gang back together. Drescher threw a birthday party in honor of her TV-mom Renée Taylor’s 83rd birthday party and everyone, including Charles Shaughnessy (MR. SHEFFIELD!!!) showed up to celebrate. An evening with the mother in…
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Woody Allen’s ‘Cafe Society’ to Set Record With Cannes Opening
Woody Allen’s “Cafe Society,” his 46th feature as a director, has been chosen to open the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival. , the May 11 premier at the Palais des Festivals’ Grand Théâtre Lumière will make Allen the first and only director with three opening-night films at the prestigious French festival. His previous premiers include…
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Video: Sarah Silverman Wants You To Feel The Bern
Comedian Sarah Silverman has released a YouTube video in support of Bernie Sanders’ bid for the Democratic nomination for president. “Bernie Sanders is the one for me,” a five-minute monologue backing the Vermont senator, was posted on Monday. Silverman says in the video that she has been a Hillary Clinton supporter because the idea of…
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Elton John Asked To Sign Israel Loyalty Pledge Before Show, Producer Says
TEL AVIV — The Interior Ministry asked the producer of Elton John’s upcoming concert in Israel to sign a declaration of loyalty on John’s behalf as a condition of his appearance here in May, concert producer Shuki Weiss has said. The Interior Ministry called Weiss’ statement “wacky and crazy” and “a blatant lie.” Speaking on…
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Business Booms for Jewish Porn King James Deen After Abuse Scandal
Scandal-scarred porn star James Deen is proving true that old adage that there’s no such thing as bad publicity. A lot of people thought his career would be over after several women late last year accused him of rape and sexual assault — allegations he vigorously denied. Porn producers turned their back on him, his…
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Bar Refaeli’s Barely-There Baby Bump — and She’s 5-Months Pregnant!
Bar Refaeli’s baby girl is four months from birth but already she and mommy are snapping selfies — and boy oh baby boy are they stunning. The Israeli supermodel showed off a barely there baby-bump on Instagram over the weekend that got nearly 60,000 likes from her devoted fans. In the picture, Refaeli, who is…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Participate in Venice Production of ‘Merchant of Venice’
Ruth Bader-Ginsburg may be more of an opera person, but our favorite Jewish Supreme Court Justice is about to participate in a very important Shakespearean production. She’ll be presiding over a mock trial for Shylock, the principal character of Merchant of Venice, in an event related to an upcoming production of the play this July…
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Ivanka Trump Gives Birth to a Healthy Baby Boy
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s Jewish family is expanding! The couple just welcomed baby number three, who just last week was mentioned in his grandfather’s AIPAC speech: “My daughter, Ivanka, is about to have a beautiful Jewish baby,” Donald Trump told the crowd of the pro-Israel convention. Let’s face it, no matter how you feel…
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