Matt Lucas has quit Twitter after a user mocked the suicide of his ex-partner Kevin McGee. The Come Fly With Me comedian declared that he was "really upset" and "disappointed" by the tweet about his former civil partner, who hanged himself in 2009. After reading the joke from a user named 'oOfuscoOo', Lucas hit back: "Shame on you...I'm not joking. I think you should delete that tweet. It really upset me." He added: "I'm disappointed that @oOfuscoOo thinks jokes about the suicide (more)...
- 2/26/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Little Britain star Matt Lucas has quit Twitter.com after a cruel joke about his dead ex-partner.
The funnyman announced his decision to leave the social networking site on Saturday after an exchange with a follower, who was using the handle @oOfuscoOo.
Lucas' final message declared, "I appreciate all the support on here over the past couple of years but it's time to shut down my Twitter account."
The 16 year old had posted a comment about Lucas' partner Kevin McGee, who was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October 2009.
Lucas had first responded to the remark by telling the teen "shame on you", and adding: "I'm not joking. I think you should delete that tweet. It really upset me."
He then stated, "I'm disappointed that @oOfuscoOo thinks jokes about the suicide of my former partner are funny."
The teen has since deleted his account.
Lucas tied the knot with McGee in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways in 2008.
The funnyman announced his decision to leave the social networking site on Saturday after an exchange with a follower, who was using the handle @oOfuscoOo.
Lucas' final message declared, "I appreciate all the support on here over the past couple of years but it's time to shut down my Twitter account."
The 16 year old had posted a comment about Lucas' partner Kevin McGee, who was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October 2009.
Lucas had first responded to the remark by telling the teen "shame on you", and adding: "I'm not joking. I think you should delete that tweet. It really upset me."
He then stated, "I'm disappointed that @oOfuscoOo thinks jokes about the suicide of my former partner are funny."
The teen has since deleted his account.
Lucas tied the knot with McGee in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways in 2008.
- 2/26/2012
- WENN
From the 'toothlessness' of the Pcc to Hugh Grant's middle name, we round up what 10 days of testimony has taught us
Over the past 10 days, a succession of famous faces, and some who are less well-known, have appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice to tell the Leveson inquiry into press standards about the worst excesses of the "gutter press". Lord Justice Leveson has listened intently from his lofty perch in courtroom 73 as his team has cross-examined those who feel they have suffered at the hands of the British media – an industry Tony Blair famously described as a "feral beast". As if that wasn't bad enough, two former journalists have lifted the lid on what it's really like to work for the tabloids. So what have we learned so far?
Comparing Rupert Murdoch's News Corp to a crime cartel is all the rage. Murdoch's nemesis, Labour MP Tom Watson,...
Over the past 10 days, a succession of famous faces, and some who are less well-known, have appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice to tell the Leveson inquiry into press standards about the worst excesses of the "gutter press". Lord Justice Leveson has listened intently from his lofty perch in courtroom 73 as his team has cross-examined those who feel they have suffered at the hands of the British media – an industry Tony Blair famously described as a "feral beast". As if that wasn't bad enough, two former journalists have lifted the lid on what it's really like to work for the tabloids. So what have we learned so far?
Comparing Rupert Murdoch's News Corp to a crime cartel is all the rage. Murdoch's nemesis, Labour MP Tom Watson,...
- 12/1/2011
- by James Robinson
- The Guardian - Film News
The Jerry Lewis Telethon is no more. Comedian Jerry Lewis has decided to step down as the national chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (Mda) and will no longer host the nonprofit agency’s Labor Day telethon. The Mda announced Wednesday night that Jerry Lewis was leaving the organization and thanked him for his many years of service.
“Jerry Lewis is a world-class humanitarian and we’re forever grateful to him for his more than half century of generous service to Mda,” the nonprofit said in a press statement.
85-year-old Lewis has been the national chairman of the Mda since it was created in 1950. He has been hosting the charity’s Labor Day telethon since 1966. Last year the telethon raised over $59 million. In 2005, the telethon raised $1 million to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Lewis made national headlines just last week when he expressed his opinion on reality television, bashing American Idol in particular.
“Jerry Lewis is a world-class humanitarian and we’re forever grateful to him for his more than half century of generous service to Mda,” the nonprofit said in a press statement.
85-year-old Lewis has been the national chairman of the Mda since it was created in 1950. He has been hosting the charity’s Labor Day telethon since 1966. Last year the telethon raised over $59 million. In 2005, the telethon raised $1 million to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Lewis made national headlines just last week when he expressed his opinion on reality television, bashing American Idol in particular.
- 8/4/2011
- by Laura Vess
- SnarkFood.com
Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is saying goodbye to his old team and hello to his new NFL home with the Tennessee Titans. The Seahawks decided against taking on Matt Hasselbeck for another term, but the Tennessee Titans were more than happy to snatch him up with a multi-year contract.
Matt Hasselbeck, Source: Wikimedia.org
The Seattle Seahawks informed Hasselbeck on Tuesday that the team had decided to go in a ‘different direction’ with the quarterback position this year. Hasselbeck was reportedly “dissapointed” with the decision his brother, Tim Hasselbeck, told 710 Espn. “He wanted to remain a Seahawk and finish his career, but it’s not gonna happen. It’s part of the deal,” Hasselbeck’s brother said in the radio interview.
After the announcement Hasselbeck would not be returning to the Seattle Seahawks, mass speculation began on what team would snap the veteran up. The Miami Dophins, Tennessee Titans,...
Matt Hasselbeck, Source: Wikimedia.org
The Seattle Seahawks informed Hasselbeck on Tuesday that the team had decided to go in a ‘different direction’ with the quarterback position this year. Hasselbeck was reportedly “dissapointed” with the decision his brother, Tim Hasselbeck, told 710 Espn. “He wanted to remain a Seahawk and finish his career, but it’s not gonna happen. It’s part of the deal,” Hasselbeck’s brother said in the radio interview.
After the announcement Hasselbeck would not be returning to the Seattle Seahawks, mass speculation began on what team would snap the veteran up. The Miami Dophins, Tennessee Titans,...
- 7/27/2011
- by Laura Vess
- SnarkFood.com
Joseph Brooks was hardly a household name, but his work became famous in 1977 when he penned the hit song “You Light Up My Life,” originally sung by Debby Boone. In fact, Brooks won an Oscar for the song, and went on to have a very prolific and successful career.
Unfortunately that career was marred recently by allegations of multiple sexual assaults, and over the weekend, as Brooks awaited trial for the charges, he took his own life. Authorities have said that Brooks left a three-page suicide note, which, among other things, discussed his health issues. Brooks is survived by a son, Nicholas Brooks, who himself is currently awaiting trial for murder.
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Unfortunately that career was marred recently by allegations of multiple sexual assaults, and over the weekend, as Brooks awaited trial for the charges, he took his own life. Authorities have said that Brooks left a three-page suicide note, which, among other things, discussed his health issues. Brooks is survived by a son, Nicholas Brooks, who himself is currently awaiting trial for murder.
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- 5/24/2011
- by AlexisJ
- SnarkFood.com
Academy-Award winning songwriter Joseph Brooks committed suicide this weekend at the age of 73. Brooks left a three page suicide note claiming he was innocent of charges he was a serial rapist. He was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday on allegations he sexually assaulted at least 13 women.
Brooks won an Oscar in 1978 for the song “You Light Up My Life”.
Songwriter Joseph Brooks was arrested in 2009 on charges he raped 11 women he lured to his home by claiming he could get them movie roles. He was set to go on trial for over 80 counts of sexual abuse. Brooks’ son, Nicholas Brooks, is also awaiting trial. He is accused of strangling his girlfriend, clothing designer Sylvie Cachay, at a hotel in SoHo last year.
The body of Joseph Brooks was discovered Sunday in his home by a friend around 12:30Pm. He was found with a plastic bag around his...
Brooks won an Oscar in 1978 for the song “You Light Up My Life”.
Songwriter Joseph Brooks was arrested in 2009 on charges he raped 11 women he lured to his home by claiming he could get them movie roles. He was set to go on trial for over 80 counts of sexual abuse. Brooks’ son, Nicholas Brooks, is also awaiting trial. He is accused of strangling his girlfriend, clothing designer Sylvie Cachay, at a hotel in SoHo last year.
The body of Joseph Brooks was discovered Sunday in his home by a friend around 12:30Pm. He was found with a plastic bag around his...
- 5/23/2011
- by Laura Vess
- SnarkFood.com
British comic Matt Lucas has been awarded damages from bosses at a second U.K. newspaper over an article published in the wake of his ex-husband's sudden death last year. The Little Britain star was devastated when his former partner, Kevin McGee, was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October 2009. The couple tied the knot in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways in 2008.
Lucas later sued bosses at the Daily Mail for invasion of privacy for a "grossly intrusive" article published last March. His lawyers argued the piece, entitled How Matt Lucas Learnt to Laugh Again, constituted an unlawful intrusion into his grief and suffering.
They also claimed Lucas was not warned about its publication, which they claimed caused him considerable upset and distress. The Press Association reports Lucas has been awarded undisclosed damages and a published apology from the newspaper's editors.
Lucas was awarded damages and...
Lucas later sued bosses at the Daily Mail for invasion of privacy for a "grossly intrusive" article published last March. His lawyers argued the piece, entitled How Matt Lucas Learnt to Laugh Again, constituted an unlawful intrusion into his grief and suffering.
They also claimed Lucas was not warned about its publication, which they claimed caused him considerable upset and distress. The Press Association reports Lucas has been awarded undisclosed damages and a published apology from the newspaper's editors.
Lucas was awarded damages and...
- 12/17/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
British comic Matt Lucas has been awarded damages from bosses at a second U.K. newspaper over an article published in the wake of his ex-husband's sudden death last year.
The Little Britain star was devastated when his former partner, Kevin McGee, was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October 2009. The couple tied the knot in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways in 2008.
Lucas later sued bosses at the Daily Mail for invasion of privacy for a "grossly intrusive" article published last March.
His lawyers argued the piece, entitled How Matt Lucas Learnt to Laugh Again, constituted an unlawful intrusion into his grief and suffering.
They also claimed Lucas was not warned about its publication, which they claimed caused him considerable upset and distress.
The Press Association reports Lucas has been awarded undisclosed damages and a published apology from the newspaper's editors.
Lucas was awarded damages and an apology from editors at the U.K.'s Daily Star last May for publishing false claims suggesting he had been placed on suicide watch following the tragedy.
The Little Britain star was devastated when his former partner, Kevin McGee, was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October 2009. The couple tied the knot in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways in 2008.
Lucas later sued bosses at the Daily Mail for invasion of privacy for a "grossly intrusive" article published last March.
His lawyers argued the piece, entitled How Matt Lucas Learnt to Laugh Again, constituted an unlawful intrusion into his grief and suffering.
They also claimed Lucas was not warned about its publication, which they claimed caused him considerable upset and distress.
The Press Association reports Lucas has been awarded undisclosed damages and a published apology from the newspaper's editors.
Lucas was awarded damages and an apology from editors at the U.K.'s Daily Star last May for publishing false claims suggesting he had been placed on suicide watch following the tragedy.
- 12/16/2010
- WENN
Investigations into last month’s murder of beloved Hollywood publicist Ronni Chase led police to want to question a man that they felt was of interest to the case, but now that man has died by his own hand. Officers approached the man in the lobby of his residence, the Harvey Apartments in Beverly Hills, but as they got close to him he pulled out a gun and shot himself.
Police have not said what this means for the case, only that the murder investigation is still ongoing, so clearly they are not automatically taking the suicide as an admission of guilt. Analysts have said that the gunman who shot Chase was an expert marksman, probably a professional hitman, so it remains to be seen whether this now-dead suspect fit that description.
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Police have not said what this means for the case, only that the murder investigation is still ongoing, so clearly they are not automatically taking the suicide as an admission of guilt. Analysts have said that the gunman who shot Chase was an expert marksman, probably a professional hitman, so it remains to be seen whether this now-dead suspect fit that description.
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- 12/3/2010
- by AlexisJ
- SnarkFood.com
Last week it was reported that Demi Lovato was going into anger management and rehab for her emotional control issues, after she provoked a very one-sided fight with a dancer that she imagined a conflict with. Lovato’s people were quick to point out that it was simply stress that had led to the breakdown and rage problems, but now it turns out that other sources have some additional information.
College student Brian Payne has allegedly been out partying with the teen pop princess, and he says that she was drinking hard liquor straight from the bottle, and snorting cocaine like there was no tomorrow. Supposedly there’s actually a video of Lovato snorting said coke, and as soon as that hits the internet (if it hasn’t already), the “she’s not a druggie” claims will pretty much be finished.
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- 11/12/2010
- by AlexisJ
- SnarkFood.com
Oh Eurovision, why must you only be once a year? If you’re not that familiar with it, then in a nutshell it’s an excuse for gay men to have house parties and laugh at bad European music.
Approximately 120 million people tuned in to see Norway host the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, where this year Germany took the title.
Germany doesn’t usually do very well in the scoring, but this year they blatantly cheated by taking it seriously. They put a quirky singer named Lena up for the title and she half-spoke, half-sang a love song in a strange accent à la Bjork/Lily Allen.
Also weighing in Germany's favor, they’ve been supporting the European economy, whereas the UK closed their eyes and put their collective fingers in their ears – and came last as a result. It didn’t help that we were represented with a song by Pete Waterman,...
Approximately 120 million people tuned in to see Norway host the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, where this year Germany took the title.
Germany doesn’t usually do very well in the scoring, but this year they blatantly cheated by taking it seriously. They put a quirky singer named Lena up for the title and she half-spoke, half-sang a love song in a strange accent à la Bjork/Lily Allen.
Also weighing in Germany's favor, they’ve been supporting the European economy, whereas the UK closed their eyes and put their collective fingers in their ears – and came last as a result. It didn’t help that we were represented with a song by Pete Waterman,...
- 6/9/2010
- by Tim Macavoy
- The Backlot
British comic Matt Lucas has been awarded damages from bosses at a U.K. newspaper over an article published in the wake of his ex-husband's sudden death last year.
The Little Britain star was devastated when his former partner, Kevin McGee, was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October. The couple tied the knot in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways in 2008.
Lucas later filed suit against the Daily Star after the newspaper published an article which included false claims suggesting he had been placed on suicide watch following the tragedy, and a later piece which speculated about the end of their marriage.
During a hearing at London's High Court on Tuesday, Lucas was awarded undisclosed damages and newspaper bosses have apologised and agreed to pay the star's legal costs.
A statement from Lucas reads, "My deep pain and sorrow have been made even greater by the intrusive and defamatory stories made about my private life in the Daily Star just hours after Kevin's death. I had no choice but to bring these proceedings to protect my private life and my right to grieve in peace. I am just relieved that this case has been resolved and I sincerely hope this sort of intrusive reporting will now end."...
The Little Britain star was devastated when his former partner, Kevin McGee, was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October. The couple tied the knot in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways in 2008.
Lucas later filed suit against the Daily Star after the newspaper published an article which included false claims suggesting he had been placed on suicide watch following the tragedy, and a later piece which speculated about the end of their marriage.
During a hearing at London's High Court on Tuesday, Lucas was awarded undisclosed damages and newspaper bosses have apologised and agreed to pay the star's legal costs.
A statement from Lucas reads, "My deep pain and sorrow have been made even greater by the intrusive and defamatory stories made about my private life in the Daily Star just hours after Kevin's death. I had no choice but to bring these proceedings to protect my private life and my right to grieve in peace. I am just relieved that this case has been resolved and I sincerely hope this sort of intrusive reporting will now end."...
- 5/25/2010
- WENN
Matt Lucas has accepted substantial undisclosed damages for invasion of privacy over articles published in the wake of his ex-husband's death. The Little Britain star was suing Express Newspapers over stories following the suicide of Kevin McGee in October 2009. The High Court heard that the Daily Star had published articles alleging that Lucas had been placed on suicide watch and that the paper had not respected his request for privacy. His solicitor, John Kelly, (more)...
- 5/25/2010
- by By Christian Tobin
- Digital Spy
Matt Lucas is reportedly planning to sell his London home. The comedian bought the £1.5m flat with his ex-husband Kevin McGee shortly after their wedding in 2006. However, The Sun reports that Lucas has decided to buy another property following McGee's tragic death in October. "Matt is selling because he wants to move on," a source said. "He bought the flat with (more)...
- 4/7/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
"Alice in Wonderland" star Matt Lucas is reportedly selling the London home he once shared with his tragic ex-partner. The "Little Britain USA" funnyman is still struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of his ex-husband Kevin McGee, who was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October 2009. The couple tied the knot in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways in 2008.
Now he's hoping to escape some of the painful memories by getting rid of the London apartment he and McGee purchased together. A source tells Britain's The Sun, "Matt is selling because he wants to move on."
"He bought the flat with Kevin. While he has many happy memories of their time there, it is also very sad for him. He feels he should sell so he can start with the next phase of his life." Lucas is believed to be house-hunting in both Los Angeles and London.
Now he's hoping to escape some of the painful memories by getting rid of the London apartment he and McGee purchased together. A source tells Britain's The Sun, "Matt is selling because he wants to move on."
"He bought the flat with Kevin. While he has many happy memories of their time there, it is also very sad for him. He feels he should sell so he can start with the next phase of his life." Lucas is believed to be house-hunting in both Los Angeles and London.
- 4/7/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Male Powderpuff squad, Ellen, Idol, and visibility, plus Doctor Who premieres strong and Eric is back on Gossip Girl, but I want to see what I missed!
Matt Lucas credits his creative partner David Walliams with getting him through the dark times of his divorce, and eventual suicide of his husband Kevin McGee. But he’s through the worst, and looking forward to Walliams marriage, and their new projects together, beyond and separate from Little Britain.
Anybody still watching 90210? It turns out they’ve finally gotten to their lesbian kiss between Jessica Lowndes and Rumer Willis. Where are they going with it? That’s not clear, but frankly, if the relationship can stabilize Adrianna a bit, the show may become watchable again.
While I’m not going to go so far as to endorse a couple of shock jocks calling someone gay on their radio show, I am really happy...
Matt Lucas credits his creative partner David Walliams with getting him through the dark times of his divorce, and eventual suicide of his husband Kevin McGee. But he’s through the worst, and looking forward to Walliams marriage, and their new projects together, beyond and separate from Little Britain.
Anybody still watching 90210? It turns out they’ve finally gotten to their lesbian kiss between Jessica Lowndes and Rumer Willis. Where are they going with it? That’s not clear, but frankly, if the relationship can stabilize Adrianna a bit, the show may become watchable again.
While I’m not going to go so far as to endorse a couple of shock jocks calling someone gay on their radio show, I am really happy...
- 4/5/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Little Britain star Matt Lucas is still struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of his ex-husband - insisting he can't bear to start dating again following the tragedy.
The Alice in Wonderland actor was devastated when his former partner Kevin McGee was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October. The couple tied the knot in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways in 2008.
Lucas pulled out of his role in West End play Prick Up Your Ears after the sad news, and cancelled all of his public engagements.
And the comic admits he is still finding it difficult to move on following McGee's death.
He says, "I am not looking for a partner right now. People will understand if they're aware of some of the things that have been going on in my life. I haven't spoken about Kevin McGee for a long time, but I will say that for a long time it was amazing. I would lie in bed with him, and say, 'Can you turn out my bedside light?' And he would roll over me, squashing me, and turn it out, and roll back. And I would do the same to him.
"If I was ever going to end up with anyone they'd have to be stupid. I pull my pants up to my nipples."...
The Alice in Wonderland actor was devastated when his former partner Kevin McGee was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October. The couple tied the knot in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways in 2008.
Lucas pulled out of his role in West End play Prick Up Your Ears after the sad news, and cancelled all of his public engagements.
And the comic admits he is still finding it difficult to move on following McGee's death.
He says, "I am not looking for a partner right now. People will understand if they're aware of some of the things that have been going on in my life. I haven't spoken about Kevin McGee for a long time, but I will say that for a long time it was amazing. I would lie in bed with him, and say, 'Can you turn out my bedside light?' And he would roll over me, squashing me, and turn it out, and roll back. And I would do the same to him.
"If I was ever going to end up with anyone they'd have to be stupid. I pull my pants up to my nipples."...
- 4/4/2010
- WENN
Little Britain Star Matt Lucas whose partner Kevin McGee committed suicide five months ago, has spoken out for the first time about the tragedy. McGee and Lucas had been together for six years, but things began to fall apart shortly after their marriage in 2006. The pair divorced 10 months ago. In a story in the News of The World, Lucas says, "I've had three f****** terrible years in my personal life."...
- 4/3/2010
- BroadwayWorld.com
British comedian Matt Lucas has opened up for the first time about the suicide of his husband, Kevin McGee. Lucas and McGee married in 2006 and McGee took his own life five months ago. Lucas, who played Tweedledee and Tweedledum in Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland' and stars in HBO's 'Little Britain,' tells UK's News of the World that his comic partner David Walliams is helping him cope with his loss, and that he will serve as best man in Walliams' upcoming wedding to supermodel Lara Stone. "David's my soul mate," Lucas said. "He's my brother, honestly. He's been there every step of the way. He's never, ever let me down, and I hope I've never him. This isn't public knowledge but I'm going be his best man at his wedding." Lucas also talked about his thoughts on love after...
- 4/2/2010
- by Katy Hall
- Huffington Post
Matt Lucas has revealed that he will be the best man at David Walliams's wedding. The actor denied rumours that the pair had grown apart and explained that his Little Britain co-star had helped him after the death of his ex-husband Kevin McGee last October. "David's my soulmate," he told the News of the World. "He's my brother, honestly. He's been there every step of (more)...
- 4/2/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
London, Mar 1 – English comedian Matt Lucas’ former partner left him 1million pounds after his death.
Lucas’ ex Kevin McGee, 32, was found hanged at his Edinburgh flat in October, reports the Daily Star.
The TV producer is thought to have been depressed after splitting from the 34-year-old Little Britain star.
The fortune will go to his relatives and not Lucas, as the pair ended their civil partnership in 2008. (Ani)...
Lucas’ ex Kevin McGee, 32, was found hanged at his Edinburgh flat in October, reports the Daily Star.
The TV producer is thought to have been depressed after splitting from the 34-year-old Little Britain star.
The fortune will go to his relatives and not Lucas, as the pair ended their civil partnership in 2008. (Ani)...
- 3/1/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
It was a rough year.
As we look back at 2009, it seems to be the year death came calling. Celebrities young and old passed away, each dimming the lights of Hollywood and Broadway just a bit with their passing. It seems fitting to pause for just a moment before we go off to celebrate the end of 2009, and remember those we lost.
She will always be golden.
Bea Arthur
Some remember Bea from her Broadway roles, and others for being a perfect foil to Archie Bunker. But ask any gay man about Bea, and you’ll see a mist form in their eyes as they recall her as one of the surrogate grandmothers living in a house together in Florida, forever golden.
No one quite understands the connection so many of us feel to the Golden Girls, and why it’s still so strong many years later, but let's just...
As we look back at 2009, it seems to be the year death came calling. Celebrities young and old passed away, each dimming the lights of Hollywood and Broadway just a bit with their passing. It seems fitting to pause for just a moment before we go off to celebrate the end of 2009, and remember those we lost.
She will always be golden.
Bea Arthur
Some remember Bea from her Broadway roles, and others for being a perfect foil to Archie Bunker. But ask any gay man about Bea, and you’ll see a mist form in their eyes as they recall her as one of the surrogate grandmothers living in a house together in Florida, forever golden.
No one quite understands the connection so many of us feel to the Golden Girls, and why it’s still so strong many years later, but let's just...
- 12/22/2009
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Little Britain star Matt Lucas paid tribute to his former partner Kevin McGee at a memorial on Sunday.
The actor was joined by Sharon Osbourne, Russell Brand and more than 200 guests at the tribute to the late TV producer, who was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October.
Lucas was said to have wept as he stood in front of mourners to deliver a heartfelt speech, in which he spoke of McGee's struggle with drug addiction.
The couple tied the knot in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways last September.
The actor was joined by Sharon Osbourne, Russell Brand and more than 200 guests at the tribute to the late TV producer, who was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October.
Lucas was said to have wept as he stood in front of mourners to deliver a heartfelt speech, in which he spoke of McGee's struggle with drug addiction.
The couple tied the knot in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways last September.
- 12/7/2009
- WENN
Producers of West End play Prick Up Your Ears have brought the curtain down three weeks early after Matt Lucas quit to mourn the death of his ex-husband.
The Little Britain funnyman was devastated by the shock suicide of his former partner Kevin McGee, who was found hanged at his apartment in Edinburgh, Scotland last month.
Devastated Lucas pulled out of his lead role as he continued to grieve, and producers replaced him with actor Con O'Neill - but the show is to end three weeks early after a slump in ticket sales.
The producers said in a statement, "Despite very good feedback and notices for Con O'Neill's performance, the box office sales have not been sufficient to keep the show going."
The last show will be performed on 15 November.
The Little Britain funnyman was devastated by the shock suicide of his former partner Kevin McGee, who was found hanged at his apartment in Edinburgh, Scotland last month.
Devastated Lucas pulled out of his lead role as he continued to grieve, and producers replaced him with actor Con O'Neill - but the show is to end three weeks early after a slump in ticket sales.
The producers said in a statement, "Despite very good feedback and notices for Con O'Neill's performance, the box office sales have not been sufficient to keep the show going."
The last show will be performed on 15 November.
- 11/4/2009
- WENN
Matt Lucas play Prick Up Your Ears has been scrapped following poor ticket sales after the actor pulled out of the production. The Little Britain comedian cancelled his appearance following the suicide of his ex-partner Kevin McGee just days into the show's London run. Star Con O'Neill was drafted in to finish the jaunt but low ticket sales have now forced the production to close three weeks early, Sky News reports. A statement from (more)...
- 11/3/2009
- by By Oli Simpson
- Digital Spy
Stephen Gately's grieving partner Andrew Cowles is reportedly being comforted by the comedian Matt Lucas. Lucas is also in mourning after the suicide of his ex-husband Kevin McGee a few weeks ago. A source told the Sunday Mirror: "Matt wants to make sure Andrew's alright." Elton John and David Furnish, who first introduced Gately to Cowles, have also been offering their support to the Boyzone star's widower. The source said: "Elton and David have been checking up on him constantly." Cowles has also spent (more)...
- 10/25/2009
- by By Rebecca Routledge
- Digital Spy
Whatsonstage.com has confirmed that actor Con O'Neill will take over Matt Lucas' role of Kenneth Halliwell in the West End production of Simon Bent's Prick Up Your Ears at the Comedy Theatre on October 22. He will replace Matt Lucas, who left the production last week in the wake of the suicide of his ex-partner, Kevin McGee, as previously reported.
- 10/22/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Uncle Walter - we miss you dearly.
A few months ago, upon the death of Walter Cronkite, I was struck by how the "traditional media" has changed. There was a time when we tuned into the news, or opened our newspapers, that we could expect to see facts reported to us in context. It made reading the paper an informative activity, something you even encouraged children to do to teach them about the world.
These days, so much of the traditional media is so full of hate and homophobia, I feel like Reverend Lovejoy's wife on The Simpsons wailing out "What about the children? Won't someone think of the children" Because if these people actually cared one bit about “protecting the children" the traditional media would be closed down for being irredeemably offensive.
Need proof of that? Let’s start with newspapers in that most civilized of countries, the U.
A few months ago, upon the death of Walter Cronkite, I was struck by how the "traditional media" has changed. There was a time when we tuned into the news, or opened our newspapers, that we could expect to see facts reported to us in context. It made reading the paper an informative activity, something you even encouraged children to do to teach them about the world.
These days, so much of the traditional media is so full of hate and homophobia, I feel like Reverend Lovejoy's wife on The Simpsons wailing out "What about the children? Won't someone think of the children" Because if these people actually cared one bit about “protecting the children" the traditional media would be closed down for being irredeemably offensive.
Need proof of that? Let’s start with newspapers in that most civilized of countries, the U.
- 10/16/2009
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Whatsonstage.com has confirmed that actor Con O'Neill will take over Matt Lucas' role of Kenneth Halliwell in the West End production of Simon Bent's Prick Up Your Ears at the Comedy Theatre on October 22. He will replace Matt Lucas, who left the production last week in the wake of the suicide of his ex-partner, Kevin McGee, as previously reported.
- 10/12/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Matt Lucas has quit his role in West End play Prick Up Your Ears for good following the suicide of his ex-husband.
The Little Britain funnyman was devastated by the shock death of his former partner Kevin McGee, who was found hanged at his apartment in Edinburgh, Scotland last week.
Lucas was too upset to face performing in the production in the subsequent days - and show bosses have now confirmed he will not return to the role.
His part as Keith Halliwell in the play will be taken over by actor Con O'Neill.
A statement from show producers reads, "Given the sad news that Matt Lucas has recently received, and the role he was playing, it is understandable that he could not return to play Halliwell at this time and our thoughts are with him.
"Ongoing support for our production from audiences at the Comedy Theatre over the past week has been wonderful and given the huge investment from our cast, director, writer and production team, we are delighted that the brilliant Con O'Neill is joining our company so that the show that we are so proud of can complete its West End run."
Lucas and McGee married in a lavish ceremony in 2006, only to divorce earlier this year.
The Little Britain funnyman was devastated by the shock death of his former partner Kevin McGee, who was found hanged at his apartment in Edinburgh, Scotland last week.
Lucas was too upset to face performing in the production in the subsequent days - and show bosses have now confirmed he will not return to the role.
His part as Keith Halliwell in the play will be taken over by actor Con O'Neill.
A statement from show producers reads, "Given the sad news that Matt Lucas has recently received, and the role he was playing, it is understandable that he could not return to play Halliwell at this time and our thoughts are with him.
"Ongoing support for our production from audiences at the Comedy Theatre over the past week has been wonderful and given the huge investment from our cast, director, writer and production team, we are delighted that the brilliant Con O'Neill is joining our company so that the show that we are so proud of can complete its West End run."
Lucas and McGee married in a lavish ceremony in 2006, only to divorce earlier this year.
- 10/12/2009
- WENN
Con O'Neil has been cast as Matt Lucas's replacement in the West End production of Simon Brent's Prick Up Your Ears. Lucas left the role of Kenneth Halliwell in the play based on Joe Orton's life after the death of his ex-partner Kevin McGee. A statement from the play's producers read: "Given the sad news that Matt Lucas has recently received, it is understandable that he could not return to play Halliwell at this time and our thoughts (more)...
- 10/12/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Little Britain comic Matt Lucas has ended his marriage to his partner of five years - their divorce has been finalised by a London court.
The funnyman was granted a dissolution of his relationship with TV researcher Kevin McGee at court on Wednesday on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour. The pair split in June.
Lucas and McGee wed in a lavish civil partnership ceremony in London in 2006, which was attended by rocker Sir Elton John and Lucas' comedy sidekick David Walliams.
Court records have not disclosed any details of the unreasonable behaviour which kickstarted the dissolution, but documents stated it was continuing, according to the BBC.
The former couple is slated to be the first gay celebrity couple to "divorce" since same-sex marriage was introduced in the U.K. in 2004.
The funnyman was granted a dissolution of his relationship with TV researcher Kevin McGee at court on Wednesday on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour. The pair split in June.
Lucas and McGee wed in a lavish civil partnership ceremony in London in 2006, which was attended by rocker Sir Elton John and Lucas' comedy sidekick David Walliams.
Court records have not disclosed any details of the unreasonable behaviour which kickstarted the dissolution, but documents stated it was continuing, according to the BBC.
The former couple is slated to be the first gay celebrity couple to "divorce" since same-sex marriage was introduced in the U.K. in 2004.
- 10/22/2008
- WENN
Actress Hayden Panettiere has developed an unlikely obsession with British TV comedy series Little Britain.
The Heroes star admits to filling her spare time watching Little Britain DVDs with her family, and closely follows the lives of her sketch show idols Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
She says, "I'm obsessed with it. I'm in love with Matt Lucas and I just found out that he had a civil partnership (to boyfriend Kevin McGee in 2006), which is great!
"I'm totally in love with him and David Walliams."...
The Heroes star admits to filling her spare time watching Little Britain DVDs with her family, and closely follows the lives of her sketch show idols Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
She says, "I'm obsessed with it. I'm in love with Matt Lucas and I just found out that he had a civil partnership (to boyfriend Kevin McGee in 2006), which is great!
"I'm totally in love with him and David Walliams."...
- 4/18/2008
- WENN
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