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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Goldie Hawn admits death of co-star Ruth Buzzi 'hurts so deeply'
Goldie Hawn has admitted the death of her friend and co-star Ruth Buzzi "hurts so deeply". The comedian died on Thursday of complications from Alzheimer's disease at her home near Fort Worth, Texas. She was 88. Reacting to the news on Instagram on Friday, her Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In collaborator Hawn paid a heartfelt tribute alongside a throwback black-and-white photo of the pair on the sketch comedy show. "My Ruthie, you're gone, and it hurts so deeply. I'll always treasure our daily calls, how we could talk endlessly, even after long days," she captioned the post. "You were my girlfriend, my heart through life's ups and downs. You made me laugh like no one else could. You were beyond talented, Ruthie. A one of a kind soul who brought so much laughter and light to the world. "Those deep, joyful laughs we shared, especially while making Laugh In, will stay with me forever. I love you. Wishing you peace and beautiful travels in the arms of the angels." Hawn appeared on 64 episodes of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1968 to 1970, while Buzzi was a mainstay on the series during its run between 1968 to 1973. The star's daughter Kate Hudson and actress Demi Moore showed their support in the comments by posting white dove and red heart emojis. Meanwhile, actress/singer Rita Wilson remembered growing up watching Hawn and Buzzi on the show. "So sorry for the loss of your dear friend Goldie. I was lucky enough to meet her when we did the Laugh In 50th show," she wrote in the comments. "You were all comedy queens and kings. Ruth will be remembered in my heart forever."
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Riverbank council declines more funds for homeless project. Backers address fears
The Riverbank City Council declined to kick in an additional $2.16 million for a complex that would serve people at risk of homelessness. The 5-0 vote on Tuesday, April 22, followed nearly three hours of comments from backers and critics. The project would consist of 67 small houses and a support services building at Morrill and Oakdale roads. In a joint application with a local nonprofit, the city is seeking a $20 million state grant to cover most of the cost. Tuesday's vote involved a request to waive the fees charged to all Riverbank developers for water, streets, parks and other infrastructure. Councilmembers voted Feb. 25 to submit the grant request. On the fee waivers Tuesday, they said they needed more information about the project's timeline, finances and partnerships with service providers. Some were open to partially reducing the fees at some point. The waivers are crucial to covering the $23 million total cost, said co-manager Brad Hawn, an engineer and former Modesto councilmember. The project already has $1.5 million in previous state funding. The $20 million would come from the Homekey program, part of the $6.4 billion bond measure approved by California voters in March 2024. Hawn said he would seek other funding sources before the mid-May application deadline. He noted that the council vote actually means a $4.3 million loss, because the state would have matched the local money on top of the $20 million base grant. The project has drawn protests from some residents of the Crossroads area, south and east of the site. Some said it would draw undesirable people and urged outright rejection by the council. Others said they had unanswered questions about the clientele and the services to be offered. 'This is not NIMBY-ism,' Crossroads resident and nurse Roseline Chandra said. 'This is about being informed.' The acronym stands for 'not in my back yard,' a common term in housing debates in Stanislaus County and beyond. One of Tuesday's speakers had a slight variation on it, a T-shirt that said 'not in our back yard.' She declined to identify herself to The Modesto Bee. The site would have detached homes of 643 square feet each, fully furnished. Each would have two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen and other living space. Residents would pay subsidized rents tailored to their income and move to more conventional housing when ready. The site would be run by Central Valley Community Resources, a nonprofit based in Riverbank. It would devote 34 units to foster children transitioning to adulthood. Others could go to younger families, mental health clients, military veterans and seniors. The proponents said the site would accept people with addictions but forbid alcohol and illegal drug use. Residents also would get help with job searches, schooling, parenting, mental health and other needs. The complex would be gated and have an onsite manager. No one with a record of crimes against children would be accepted. The five-acre site is just east of the Riverbank Sports Complex, which has fields for soccer and football. It has a vacant house that would be demolished. The land is already designated for high-density homes in the Crossroads West plan. The original Crossroads stretches east from Oakdale Road and as far south as Claribel Road. It is mostly single-family houses at market prices and includes the first phase of the Crossroads shopping center. Both sides in the debate have claimed to have collected hundreds of signatures for or against the project. About 80 people turned out Tuesday, some on the sidewalk outside the council chamber. Opponents noted that only 26 homeless people were found in Riverbank's latest annual count, mostly single men. They said the complex might have good intentions but will end up drawing troublemakers from elsewhere. Backers said the 2024 tally missed families who have to crowd into other homes, including students at Riverbank schools. Crossroads resident Melina Molina, who works at its new Costco Wholesale store, spoke in support of the project. She said it will aid people dealing with addiction and other issues. 'You're worried about your children? Teach them compassion,' Molina said. 'Teach them that helping someone, giving them a chance, doesn't increase danger, it reduces it.' The site would feature a playground, a dog park, a community garden and other outdoor amenities. The fee waivers total about $31,000 per unit. Among them are $9,938 for the new demand on Riverbank's water system, $4,705 for parks, $4,021 for sewers, $3,921 for storm drainage and $3,658 for streets. Without the fee waivers, the project would cost about $345,000 per unit. The proponents said they already have trimmed the amount by using manufactured homes with the same floorplan. All five councilmembers said they continue to endorse the project but not the fee waivers as proposed. Some asked for more detailed designs and for an assurance that the service center would precede any houses. They also sought details on partnerships with county mental health providers and other entities. And they urged that Riverbank residents have priority over others. 'I know there's a need for this project, and I support a project like this,' Councilmember Stacy Call said, 'but I just think there's a lot of gaps.' She was joined in the vote by Mayor Rachel Hernandez and members Cindy Fosi, John Pimentel and Luis Uribe. The Morrill location is the second attempt for the project. The first was on city-owned land at Stanislaus Street and Jackson Avenue, but the council opted last year to use it for a future park. Fosi, Pimentel and Call were not in office at the time.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn Smile on Low-Key Date Night Together in Los Angeles
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn stepped out for date night again in Los Angeles Russell and Hawn, who have been together since 1984, were photographed spending time in L.A.'s Bel Air neighborhood The couple were previously seen holding hands outside the Santa Monica restaurant Giorgio Baldi on March 30 Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn are all smiles in Los Angeles. On Wednesday, April 2, Russell, 74, and longtime partner Hawn, 79, were photographed as they walked together in L.A.'s Bel Air neighborhood. Russell smiled as he wore a flannel shirt over a solid black T-shirt with jeans and sneakers, while Hawn wore a black jacket, sneakers, pants and handbag. Hawn and Russell share son Wyatt Russell as well as Russell's son Boston and Hawn's kids Oliver Hudson and Kate Hudson. The couple have been together since 1984, though they have never married. Prior to their appearance in Bel Air, the couple were most recently photographed holding hands outside the Santa Monica-based Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi on Sunday, March 30. Related: Goldie Hawn Dressed Up This Everyday Shoe for a Date Night with Kurt Russell — Grab a Pair from $27 Russell also stepped out in L.A on Thursday, April 3, when he attended director John Carpenter's Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony. Russell spoke in support of Carpenter, 77, with whom he made movies like 1981's Escape from New York and 1982's The Thing, as well as 1996's Escape from L.A. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Hawn and Russell have always been vocal about what keeps their romance thriving. "You have to have good sex," Hawn told E! News at MindUP's The Goldie Hawn Foundation charity event in September, when asked about building a long-lasting relationship. 'Because sex is something that connects you and creates more belonging. People who have healthy sexual relationships usually last a lot longer," she added. "But it's not just because of the act, it's because of the warmth and the intimacy that it creates." Related: Kurt Russell Reveals He and Val Kilmer Exchanged These Dark Gifts After Filming Tombstone in 2024 Interview Russell and Hawn stepped out together at the 2025 Oscars on March 2. Hawn appeared onstage with Andrew Garfield at the ceremony to present the award for Best Animated Film. Russell stars in Matthew McConaughey's new movie The Rivals of Amziah King, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. He will also voice a character in July's Smurfs movie, which costars Rihanna. Hawn, meanwhile, has not acted since she appeared alongside Russell in the two Christmas Chronicles movies, though she has said in recent months that she would like to make a movie with her family. Read the original article on People
The Independent
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Oscar-nominated movie star ‘turns down £1m offer' to appear on Celebrity Big Brother
A high-profile Oscar-nominated star is said to have turned down £1m to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. The celebrity version of the reality show is returning one year after the series was revamped by ITV – and a potential star signing has rejected an offer to appear one week before its launch, According to reports, Goldie Hawn was in advanced talks to be on the new series but has now declined the offer as the timing was now quite right. Hawn could have joined rumoured contestants including Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd, Olympics athlete Daley Thompson and singer Chesney Hawkes. 'Goldie would have been a massive coup for Celebrity Big Brother,' a source told The Sun, adding: 'She is a Hollywood legend so would have had plenty of tales to spill on the rich and famous. 'Bosses were hoping to replicate the success of Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, who were a hit on last year's series thanks to their lack of filter and celebrity gossip.' She is said to have been 'flattered' by the offer. Hawn, who was Oscar nominated in 1970 and 1981 for her supporting roles in Cactus Flower and Private Benjamin, is the mother of Kate Hudson and wife of Kurt Russell. Her other credits include the comedies Overboard, The First Wives Club and Death Becomes Her. She recently made headlines after presenting an award at the 2025 Oscars alongside Andrew Garfield, in which she seemed to suggest she has cataracts. Midway through their appearance on stage, Hawn, who was delivering her pre-written dialogue, stopped and claimed she was unable to see what was on the screen. She then asked Garfield to step in to help her. Garfield was praised for his assistance, with the moment branded 'beautiful' by viewers. It's believed Hawn was joking about having cataracts, which cause blurry vision among those people who have them, as she was able to read parts of the autocue at the start and end of her on-stage appearance. But the moment followed an interaction that saw Garfield thank Hawn for bringing happiness to his mother, who died in 2019. 'Goldie, can I tell you something really quickly?' he asked, adding: 'There is a person who gave my mother during her life the most joy and comfort – and tonight, I feel very lucky because I get to thank that person from the bottom of my heart. That person is Goldie Hawn.'
Miami Herald
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Oliver Hudson cried during Andrew Garfield's Oscar comments about mom Goldie Hawn
At Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, Andrew Garfield presented an award alongside legendary actress Goldie Hawn. While onstage, Garfield opened up about how much of an impact Hawn had on his own mom, Lynn Garfield, who died in 2019 following a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. 'There is a person who gave my mother, during her life, the most joy, the most comfort and tonight, I feel very lucky, cause I get to thank that person from the bottom of my heart,' he said to Hawn while holding her hand. 'I can feel her smiling at us at this moment,' Garfield continued. 'You've given us movies full of joy, you've lifted our spirits. You've made us feel that all is right with the world over and over and over again.' Hawn blushed at Garfield's kind words, saying how much she loved making those movies and how lucky she was to be able to do so. The day after the Oscars, Hawn's son, Oliver Hudson took to Instagram to thank Garfield. 'This was so touching and unexpected,' Hudson wrote alongside a photo of Garfield and Hawn onstage. 'Andrew that was beautiful my man. I cried, I laughed, I swelled with pride and then became concerned that my mom was now gonna love Andrew Garfield more than me,' Hudson joked. 'I'm still not sure where I stand. She hasn't responded to my texts so…' In the comment section, Hawn finally responded to her son, but failed to assuage his concerns. 'I'm sorry I didn't answer your texts honey, I was talking to Andrew,' Hawn joked. Hawn attended the ceremony with her husband, fellow legend Kurt Russell, who watched on from his seat in the audience.
