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Just turned 28-years-old earlier this week, Kim Kardashian went on a post-birthday shopping spree at the MAC Cosmetics store in Beverly Hills on Thursday (October 23).
Accompanied by her sister, Kourtney, the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” starlet smiled while combing the racks, enjoying a breather from trips to the hospital to be with boyfriend Reggie Bush.
Turning the camera on the paparazzi, reality starlet Kim Kardashian took to Robertson Blvd for a relaxing shopping spree on Thursday afternoon (October 9).
Showing off her ample assets, the “Disaster Movie” babe and a gal pal browsed the racks at MAC Cosmetics store, also hitting up the popular Fred Segal boutique.
Out enjoying herself on Saturday afternoon (September 20), Selena Gomez was spotted at the Beverly Center Mall for a midday shopping outing.
The “Wizards of Waverly Place” actress was accompanied by a gal pal, as the duo dropped by the MAC Cosmetics store so that Selena could stock up on her makeup supply.
Soul Men features Isaac Hayes, Bernie Mac and Samuel L. Jackson
Isaac Hayes’ cause of death has been released, after he was found lying next to a treadmill. He died from a stroke.
The deep-voiced soul singer died on Sunday after he was found unconscious at his Memphis residence. No autopsy was performed, but paperwork filed by Hayes’ family physician, Dr. David Kraus, lists the cause of death as a stroke, sheriff’s spokesman Steve Shular said.
Deputies were among the emergency crews that responded, and sheriff’s department detectives were looking into the death. Kraus told investigators that he had been treating Hayes, 65, for high blood pressure, Shular said.
Family members found Hayes lying on the floor of his home beside a treadmill that was still switched on.
This makes me sad all over again, that he was obviously trying to improve his health by using a treadmill and seeing a doctor for blood pressure, and it was too late.
An idea I rather like, some websites are suggesting that Dimension are considering putting back the release of Soul Men, as the storyline deals with death and the film features both Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac.
Warning: plot details, potential spoilers for Soul Men ahead
Death is a big subject in the film. The entire plot of the movie revolves around Mac and Jackson eulogizing the death of their friend with music, only now two members of the film’s actual cast really are dead. Three days ago it sounded like a fantastic idea for a film, especially in light of the way Sam Jackson belted out blues tunes in Black Snake Moan. Now, it seems almost too sad to watch. Buying a ticket to Soul Men could end up feeling like you’re purchasing a seat at someone’s funeral.
The movie doesn’t open until November 14th, so that does give the world a little time to grieve for its tragically departed stars. Still, don’t be surprised if Dimension Films decides to delay it a little more, maybe even until next year. November 14th may be too soon, particularly in light of the subject matter.
It is so great that the movie will be put back instead of any attempt to cash in on the death of the actors. Particularly in the case of Hayes who is playing himself. This is a very kind and human thing to do, since releasing the film right after the deaths of the actors could generate more ticket sales. Even if it isn’t good business.
Hollywood suffered a terrible loss over the weekend when actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away early Saturday morning (August 9).
Mac died in a Chicago area hospital due to complications from pneumonia at the age of fifty, and according to Mac’s sister in law, Mary-Ann Grossett, Rhonda (Mac’s wife of thirty years) and their daughter Je’Niece were with him throughout the duration of his hospital stay.
Yet another comedian is grappled by the cold hands of death. The past Saturday Bernie Mac, age 50, died of pneumonia in a hospital bed in the presence of his wife and daughter.
“He opened his eyes on his own and looked at Rhonda. She called his name, and he opened his eyes and nodded to her. She smiled at him and told him, ‘Don’t leave me … ‘I’m waiting for you to come back.’ He shrugged his shoulders, and she said that’s when she knew he was tired. He signaled to her that his body was tired.”
As sad as it is to say, I’m not sure if the last thing that made him give up was the complications with breathing or his wife’s last comment. When you are stuck on the crossroads making a decision as to dying and possibly being heralded by young lusty virgins or a 50 year old woman you’ve had to put up with for thirty years, sometimes the choice is easy. Goodbye funny man, apparently the fat lady has sung.
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People Magazine has more details about Bernie Mac’s death, and they’re heartbreaking. The 50 year-old comic had been in the hospital since July 24 for treatment for pneumonia. He developed the illness due to a new drug he was on to treat his chronic autoimmune disorder, sarcoidosis. The drug suppressed his immune system, which made him vulnerable and resulted in pneumonia. He was put on a ventilator in the hospital and was unable to talk and had trouble breathing. Mac died in a Chicago hospital on Saturday after his heart failed twice. When his heart failed the first time he was revived by doctors and survived for about an hour until he went into cardiac arrest again and passed. His wife of 31 years and his daughter, Je’Niece, 30, were by his side when he died.
The sad thing is that he was cured of one strain of pneumonia but developed another strain in the hospital. He was unable to speak during his hospitalization, but did communicate nonverbally with his wife.
Speaking of a heartbreaking moment between her younger sister, Rhonda, and the 50-year-old actor-comedian – who succumbed to complications from pneumonia in a Chicago hospital at 2 a.m. Saturday – Mary Ann Grossett says that the night before Mac died, “He struggled for his life. He couldn’t breathe.
“He opened his eyes on his own and looked at Rhonda. She called his name, and he opened his eyes and nodded to her. She smiled at him and told him, ‘Don’t leave me … ‘I’m waiting for you to come back.’ He shrugged his shoulders, and she said that’s when she knew he was tired. He signaled to her that his body was tired.”
Rhonda, Mac’s wife since 1977, and their 30-year-old daughter, Je’Niece, 30, were with him when he died. “[The doctors] were working on him,” says Grossett. “They tried to resuscitate him two times. One time he came back for about an hour. Then he went into cardiac arrest the second time.”
Prior to that, the couple had last communicated on July 31. “He told his wife [non-verbally] that he could breathe on his own, and he wanted the ventilator out. He motioned that he wanted it out,” says Grossett.
Lung Disease Contributed
The sister-in-law says Mac’s inflammatory lung disease contributed to his death. “He had sarcoidosis, but it was in remission,” she says. “But because he had it, his immune system was compromised. He had an infection … He was on a new medication that suppresses the immune system, and that’s where the pneumonia came from.”She reveals that Mac – having trouble breathing and running a fever – was actually hospitalized on July 24, eight days before the date given for his admittance. The actor was diagnosed with pneumonia and immediately placed on a ventilator.
“He was critically ill when he was in the hospital,” says Gossett. “He was in intensive care the whole time.”
She adds that doctors kept the star sedated, although he was conscious at times and he contracted a second strain of pneumonia while in the hospital.
[From People.com]
People has more quotes from Mac’s sister in law, Mary Ann Grossett, and she says her sister met the funnyman when they were both just teens and that he told her “Girl, you better come on board this train, because I’m going to be rich.” Mary Ann says that her sister Rhonda will get through the incredible loss of her husband of over 30 years through her faith in God. She said “Not only was she his wife, but she was his best friend. She’s going to miss him dearly.”
Mac’s friends and co-stars have given their respects and regrets at his untimely death. Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Chris Rock are among the celebrities who have issued statements. I especially like Carl Reiner’s description of how Mac used to cook for his co-workers on the Oceans films.
Brad Pitt: “I lament the loss of a ferociously funny and hardcore family man. My thoughts are with [his wife] Rhonda and their family. Bernie Mac, you are already missed.”
George Clooney: “The world just got a little less funny. He will be dearly missed.”
Chris Rock: “Bernie Mac was one of the best and funniest comedians to ever live, but that was the second best thing he did. Bernie was one of the greatest friends a person could have. Losing him is like losing 12 people because he absolutely filled up any room he was in. I’m gonna miss the Mac Man.”
Cedric the Entertainer: “It’s hard to put into words just how I feel and what a painful loss this is. Bernie was a brother, a friend and one of the comic masters of our time. Sharing the marquee with him during the phenomenon of the Kings of Comedy tour bonded us like family, and created a unique moment in comic history marking some of the most meaningful, memorable and fun times of our lives. His comedic approach was his own brand and will definitely stand the test of time. The level of his talent always inspired me and other comedians to ‘bring their A-game.’ I promise you that you never wanted to be the guy who had to follow Bernie’s set! As a husband and father, he was THE MAN and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will truly be missed, but so well remembered.”Don Cheadle: “This is a very sad day for many of us who knew and loved Bernie. He brought so much joy to so many. He will be missed, but heaven just got funnier.”
Ocean’s Eleven costar Carl Reiner: “It’s a tremendous loss because of his age and the fact that he was such a vital, original human being. When I use the word ‘original’ I really mean it. He was like no other person I knew. He lived his life to the fullest, even when we were on the set of Ocean’s. He had his own little apartment and he cooked and invited people to lunch every day and he had food that was for everybody. He made very exotic things. His conversations were always different than any conversations I had with anyone else. They were very family-oriented; he talked about his wife and children with such love and it’s very hard to believe that he’s not with us anymore.”
Actress/comedienne Niecy Nash, who played Mac’s little sister on the hit television series The Bernie Mac Show and acted opposite him in the 2005 film Guess Who, said this about her friend and mentor: “His passing is such a major loss to the acting and comedy communities. Bernie Mac was the personification of the word ‘real.’ He kept it real. That kind of genuine spirit that he carried all the time cannot be easily duplicated, but I will do my very best to try.”
Jenifer Lewis: ”Bernie’s style of comedy was bold, courageous and revolutionary—I never knew anyone who loved to be funny as much as Bernie. He will most definitely be very missed.”Samuel L. Jackson, Mac’s costar in the November 2008 flick Soul Men: “It goes without saying that Bernie was one of the preeminent comedians of our generation. He was also an attentive husband, a great father and loving grandfather. I feel blessed to have shared years of friendship with Bernie Mac and I’m honored to have finally costarred with him in what I consider to be his finest cinematic acting achievement. My sincere prayer is that his family will be comforted by the warmth of love from all of us who knew and respected this man.”
[From E! Online]
Bernie Mac was an incredibly talented and funny guy who cherished his family and worked hard for his success. He will be greatly missed.
Here’s Bernie Mac in the Kings of Comedy talking about how it’s a bother to have sex. This has a lot of f-bombs and adult content and is NSFW or for kids, but it’s damn funny:
Here are file photos of Bernie, thanks to PRPhotos.
I can’t be the only one that utterly SHOCKED that Bernie Mac died from pneumonia? I spent all day Sunday wondering how someone dies from something so treatable in this day and age. Until I read this:
Mac died early Saturday morning of complications due to pneumonia, his publicist said. Mac, 50, had been hospitalized for about a week at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, according to his spokeswoman. A few years ago, Mac disclosed that he suffered from sarcoidosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in tissue, most often in the lungs.
So sad. The entire city of Chicago is no doubt in morning.
In a shocking and tragic turn of events, Bernie Mac died this morning (August 9th) in the midst of his recent hospitalization. He was 50 years old.
His publicist Danica Smith announced, “Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital.”
Bernie Mac - one of the Original Kings of Comedy - died earlier this morning of complications from pneumonia, reports CNN.
The comedian (born Bernard Jeffrey McCollough) had been hospitalized in Chicago for over a week being treated for the lung infection. On Thursday, his publicist told the media that his condition was "stable".
Bernie Mac leaves behind a wife, a daughter, and a granddaughter. X17 extends its sincerest condolences to the family for their loss.
This really is a tragedy - whether in person, on TV, or in films like the Oceans series, the Mac man never failed to deliver!
Bernie Mac has passed away at the age of 50 from complications from pneumonia. The comedian and actor died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago early Saturday morning:
Bernie Mac, the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian who worked his way to Hollywood success from an impoverished upbringing on Chicago’s South Side, died Saturday at age 50.
“Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital,” his publicist, Danica Smith, said in a statement from Los Angeles.
She said no other details were available and asked that his family’s privacy be respected.
[From The Associated Press]
Mac started his career as a stand up comedian over 30 years ago. He went on to his own sitcom on Fox, The Bernie Mac Show, in 2001, and featured roles in films such as Ocean’s 11, and Charlie’s Angels. Mac planned to retire after he finished work on his film The Whole Truth, Nothing but the Truth, So Help Me Mac. He told David Letterman last year that he wanted to focus on producing and spending time with his family and that “I want to enjoy my life a little bit. I missed a lot of things, you know.”
Mac is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rhonda McCullough, and their daughter Je’Niece, 30.
It was incorrectly reported last week that Mac had passed. His rep said that he was responding well to treatment at that time, and that the reports were inaccurate. Mac was a long time sufferer of sarcoidosis, an auto-immune disorder that causes inflammation in the organs and can affect the lungs.
Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and loved ones at this difficult time.
Details from Wikipedia and The Chicago Sun Times. File photos of Bernie Mac thanks to WENN
Seemingly always in the mood for a good party, Lauren Conrad was out on Sunday celebrating the 40th Anniversary of McDonald’s Big Mac in Malibu, California.
Enjoying the company of fellow reality stars Kim Kardahsian and her sister Khloe, “The Hills” cutie kept busy at the Project Beach House shindig, relaxing on a lounge chair in between mingling and a few autographs.
She’s no stranger to beach parties, and yesterday Kim Kardashian was all about celebrating the 40th Anniversary of McDonald’s Big Mac in Malibu, California.
The “Disaster Movie” cutie was shaking what her mama gave her at the Project Beach House shindig, looking sexy in a skimpy halter-style bikini top underneath a pair of khaki overall shorts.
Ever since Leona Lewis touched down in Australia late last week, she’s been taking full advantage of her time there.
Last night, the “Bleeding Love” crooner showed the Aussies what she’s all about with a killer performance in Sydney.